1st day off • [ well, shake it up baby now ]

[truant]

[video; private]

[The camera is being shuffled around in someone's hand, its focus panning back and forth along the pavement on the City square]

-here, and... did that do it?

[The frame pans up, pointing out into the square at large rather shakily.]

Recording! We are on.

[And, swiftly and for the first time with purpose, the frame shifts again, focusing on the face of a young man who is clearly pointing it at himself from a not-fully-extended arm's length.]

Alright, you with me here? So... interesting new choice of scenery here, don't you think?

[More slowly and steadily, the camera pans around the square, before returning to the young man's face, who greets its return with a smile and a raise of his eyebrows.]

Now, really, a radical move like this one? Well, I almost wish I could take the credit for the executive creative decision, but I'm afraid this one's not on me. Besides, bizarre carousels and creepy ticking? I'd hardly call this befitting my sophisticated sensibilities.
So where is it I've wound up? If I knew, I'd tell you, believe me, but as it is... I have no idea. It's a city-- definitely not Chicago, though; trust me. I know my city. And the odd thing about this-- I mean, aside from the obvious odd choices about wherever I am-- is that I have no idea how I got here. Not a clue.
It's not as if this isn't the kind of thing you'd hear about in movies, or books, right? A man goes to sleep at night, he wakes up, he finds himself in another world, with adventures and opportunities beyond his wildest imaginings? Really, it sounds like the beginning of what could be a pretty impressive adventure, a classic blockbuster that could rivet audiences... or a cliched box office bomb that aimed way too high.
Which means it's up to me to make sure it goes the first way. Well, tell the casting director they've made the right call. Ferris Bueller reporting, and I'm up to the task.

[end private...]

[begin public video feed]

[A young man is focusing intently as he hits a few buttons on the device and confirming that it's now broadcasting. He smiles when he sees that it is.]

Hey... hello out there?

[He pull his hand back from the device, lifting it into the frame as a wave.]

Looks like I'm the new guy in town, so I guess I should say hello. I'm... well, not really sure how I got here, but from poking around I see that's pretty much part of the deal, right? Some pretty advanced stuff you've got going on here, too. I'm impressed.

So anyway, I don't really know what the standard procedure is when you land in an alternate reality, but I'm going exploring. Anyone care to show me the place?


[ooc: Whaaaaaaat who just bought this guy paid time? I LOVE YOU, MY ANONYMOUS BENEFACTOR.]

Comments

[theshockvalue.livejournal.com]

Don't know if there's really a 'standard procedure' when it comes to alternate realities, brother. Maybe someone should come up with some.

So, what's your name, new guy? I'm Brennan.

sorry for that ninja comment, it wasn't ready! XD ... too many tabs.

[tenthsickday.livejournal.com]

Probably not... can't say I've seen much of a need for one until now, anyway.

Bueller. Ferris Bueller. Pleased to meet you.

no worries XD

[theshockvalue.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I'll work on that.

Likewise, Bueller. Or, do you prefer Ferris?

[tenthsickday.livejournal.com]

Yeah? You find yourself in this sort of thing often?

Oh, Ferris is just fine, thanks.

[primrosella.livejournal.com]

Why, hello there!

[tenthsickday.livejournal.com]

Well hello to you! I'm Ferris Bueller, how do you do?

[primrosella.livejournal.com]

I'm...quite well, thank you, and it's so very kind of you to ask! ...Goodness, it really isn't often that newcomers bother with manners when they first arrive here, is it?

Er. Yes, hello, Ferris! I'm Rosella, and it's a pleasure to make your acquaintance.

[inmyothertights]

You didn't freak out, so we'll have to skip the Welcome to the world of tomorrow! route.

[tenthsickday.livejournal.com]

Yeah, sorry I didn't broadcast that part.

But hey, if you want to, you can still go for it. I'll play along.

[inmyothertights]

Nah, it's no fun if the terror isn't real.

Hey, I'm Billy.

voice;

[7thborn.livejournal.com]

Handling this all very well, aren't you? Nicely done.

voice;

[tenthsickday.livejournal.com]

Well, seemed like it was either that or start yelling at everyone over this thing, and that's hardly going to get me anywhere.

voice;

[7thborn.livejournal.com]

Bit of a sad truth that that's how a lot of people start out in this place.

[Oh, and by the way.]

Ginny Weasley.

voice | 1/2

[tothelibrary.livejournal.com]

[ silence goes here. And Dawn trying not to scream in fangirl glee. ]

voice

[tothelibrary.livejournal.com]

Welcome to the City. Sorry you got kidnapped?

voice

[tenthsickday.livejournal.com]

"The City," huh? I like it. Very... definitive.

And thank you. I'm Ferris Bueller, newest abductee.

[horrible-penny.livejournal.com]

Hey, new-guy-in-town!

Do you want a map or anything before you go explore? The City's pretty neat, but there're some places that you probably shouldn't go like the Underground and some parts of the woods.

[tenthsickday.livejournal.com]

Hey, friendly resident! Ferris Bueller, pleased to meet you.

That would be very helpful. Though I'm about to head over to this Welcome Center I've heard about, if they have them there.

[horrible-penny.livejournal.com]

Ferris Bueller? No way.

I'm just as pleased to meet you, Ferris! I'm Penny and I happen to be at the Welcome Center that you've heard about. We do have some maps... and food, and beds if you can't figure out the apartment thing right away, and coats. Since it's winter. Most people don't drop in with winter-wear.

[trappedinresin.livejournal.com]

You're taking it very calmly.

[tenthsickday.livejournal.com]

Well, no use getting all worked up, is there? Life's going to throw whatever it wants at you, all you can really control is how you catch it.

[trappedinresin.livejournal.com]

It's not usually as easy as that. But I like the concept.

How am I A WEEK LATE with this? wtf?

[horrible-protag.livejournal.com]

Ah, a newcomer, then? You appear to be familiar and settled, for someone that just arrived.

I DO NOT KNOW but i still love you

[tenthsickday.livejournal.com]

Well, I did take the liberty of poking around this system you've all got running here. Nice setup, too, a lot more advanced than my computer back home.

AT LEAST THERE IS THAT! Also, I'm loving the entry title. 8)

[horrible-protag.livejournal.com]

Ah? Good. Have you received the guide yet?