#walking disaster Sela my love

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The Day After Tomorrow (2004)

Date watched: 15 June 2019

Okay, let's talk about this movie because I remember it being better than it actually is.  Granted, I haven't seen it in a good long time, but… the last half of the movie is really boring, right?

Plot:

Dennis Quaid is a climatologist, Sela Ward is his ex-wife (but they still love each other) and Jake Gyllenhaal is his precocious son.

So there's some kind of climate emergency where basically an ice age is settling in extremely quickly, and then there these big hurricane style weather events, but they're actually snow, and then in the eye of the storm it literally freezes everything instantaneously as it passes over them.

And these three weather systems are all over the Northern Hemisphere but down here in sunny Australia we are perfectly fine and dandy, thank you very much.

So Jake G & pals are in New York for some kind of smart kids contest, and Quaid and Ward are down in Washington DC.  The first shitty thing to happen to the United States is a series of big-ass twisters wreaking havoc on downtown LA, and honestly, this might be my favourite scene in any disaster movie ever.  The twisters look unbelievably shitty, but like, way to start off on a promising note.  Twisters instead of earthquakes in LA, like, where's that movie?  I want to see that movie.

Plus a dude gets totally flattened by a billboard and I mean, that's just fun for the whole family right there.

The next shitty thing to happen is the mass-floodening of New York City (though realistically I guess other shitty things were happening in other places as well).  I have a hard time believing this could happen as instantly as it does, I mean, basically a wall of water just appears as if out of nowhere and swallows up lower Manhattan.  And it seemingly only affects Manhattan itself – this wall of water doesn't then take out Philly or Washington DC or anywhere else along the eastern seaboard.

So it's a wall of water with a vengeance for NYC, and vengeance it enacts, by fucking shit up and yet being super massive, but not so massive that it doesn't entirely swallow the reasonably small (by comparison) library? Okay.

Anyway, Jake & pals are in the library where they're safe, and he manages to call Quaid and tell him that he's safe, and this is where the movie falls flat because then it's a movie about Quaid walking from DC to New York to save his son, but like, how?  How is he and his two-man (and then one-man, RIP other dude) going to rescue Jake and pals?  HOW?

And it's not like Jake is in any real danger either. They're in a well-insulated library, they've got a fireplace, they've got thousands of books to burn for warmth, plus they're in NYC which is a prime looting area.  I mean, they're gonna be okay, is what I'm saying.

Sure, there's a terrible CGI wolf attack that is meant to ramp up some drama close to the end (ridiculous), and there's the terrible, freezing eye of the storm that's also meant to make you think that maybe young Jake & pals will die, but they're fine, and Quaid rocks up to NYC and "rescues them".

It's very low stakes for a disaster movie.  I mean, San Andreas had Alexandra Daddario and pals stuck in a building that was collapsing around them and the Rock had to rescue them, like, that's high stakes. This is not that dramatic or interesting.

Still, it has some good parts – the tornadoes in LA and once again poor NYC getting utterly smashed in a disaster movie, and it does have baby Jake Gyllenhaal who is a cutie.

I don't know.  I like my disaster movie with a little more wow factor.  A little more razzmatazz.  Give me the ol' razzle dazzle, is what I'm saying.

ALSO - 100% eye fucking in this scene, I WAS NOT DREAMING IT:

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Elise Cooper Interviews Linda Howard and Linda Jones

After Sundown by Linda Howard and Linda Jones is a very relevant story. It will sound familiar to those who have sheltered in place during this pandemic. The timing could not be better with panic surrounding certain aspects of the coronavirus, and in this book the panic surrounds preparation and fallout from a solar storm.

A quote in the book is surreal considering what is going on today.  “They walked in the middle of the road… there was no traffic at all.  Walking in the middle of the usually busy highway felt both daring and freeing, and the fact that they could was one more example of how drastically their world had changed in a single day.”

Readers are introduced to Ben Jernigan, a recluse who has settled on top of a mountain outside of the small community of Wears Valley, Tennessee, after he got out of the Marines two years ago. Going against his solitary nature, he finds himself forewarning Sela Gordon, the owner of a small grocery store and gas station he occasionally uses. He tells her of a catastrophic solar storm that will take down the global power grid in less than 24 hours. She doesn’t quite believe him, but gathers supplies just in case. When the grid goes down as predicted, Sela and her neighbors are plunged into a new world order. Money has no meaning, gasoline is gold, and people must band together as food and other supplies dwindle. There is no electricity, no cell phones, TV, or computers; no more grocery stores, gas stations, warm water, or washing machines, and no more hospitals and medications. Unlike today, where people need to self-isolate, the town of Wears Valley was community isolating, where residents pull together to do what they must to survive and maintain social order.

Knowing she needs to protect her aunt, niece, and some elderly friends Sela realizes a community council must be formed.  Due to unforeseen circumstances she is chosen as its leader; a role she feels she is not comfortable or suited for. Events sometimes lead people to find in themselves traits that they do not realize existed. Sela grew from a shy and insecure woman to an independent, take charge person, while Ben wanted to be a hermit and didn't want to deal with people, but Sela changed him. They complimented each other. He became protective, strong, and determined, and used his resourceful skills of surviving to help Sela, her family, her friends, and the community to stay safe. The relationship grew from a mutual attraction to a passionate love where both solitary people realized how much they needed and wanted each other.

The book starts quickly and the action never stops. It shows how people during a disaster can step up to the plate, exhibiting spunk and courage as they adapt to a new life. The story shows how events can bring out either the good or the bad in people. It is relevant to the current situation, while not a pandemic, the natural disaster has the potential to be as deadly or even more so with millions of people dying from both natural and manmade causes.

Elise Cooper: How did you get the idea for the story?

Linda Jones:  We went up to the valley where the book is set.  As we sat on the porch over-looking the valley, we thought about what could go wrong.

Linda Howard:  When we started to kick around the idea we thought of an EMP, electric magnetic pulse, but that would mean we would be at war and it would not be worldwide.  In the South, there was a huge solar storm a few years ago, actually there are a few every year. We started to do research and found out about CME, a coronal mass ejection, where the sun basically spits plasmas at us, destroying all the electricity.  

EC:  How did you both know what was needed to survive?

LH: We actually put in the book about a toilet paper shortage with the quote, “she grabbed more toilet paper.” In 1993 there was a huge blizzard where I lived.  I was alone, without power for a week.  When it was over I had my Scarlett O’Hara moment, “As God is my witness I will never go through this again.” I started preparing with supplies and a generator.  

LJ:  I experienced in 2011 a tornado that left us without power and water for a week.  Linda told me horror stories to get me prepared and now I even have a solar charger for my phone.

EC:  What was the writing process like?

LJ:  It is a wonder we got anything done because our writing process is so different.  I write really fast.  If I stop for a period of time, I lose contact with the characters and have to go back to the beginning to pick up that connection. LH will write and then take a three-month break.  It actually took us twice as long to write this book than when writing on our own.  

EC:  Did you each write certain parts?

LH:  We wrote the book together, except LJ wrote all the Janis Joplin parts.  There is only one phrase I know I wrote for sure, instead of Dear Jesus, it was “Dear Desus.” It is a Southern country phrase to keep from using the Lord’s name in vain.

EC:  Ben distrusted people because of what happened to him in the military?

LH:  He does not trust the establishment.  We put in this book quote, “After years of combat and dealing with bureaucrats who didn’t know their asses from a hole in the ground, but were never-the-less in charge of life and death concerning him and his men.”  Bureaucrats are not elected and no one knows who they are; yet, they make a lot of decisions in people’s lives.  They have a lot of influence over the military and not all of it is good.

EC:  How would you describe Ben?

LH and LJ: Fallacious, a man every woman wants.  He is handy, a decision maker, pragmatic, and a man of action.  He is like Daryl in “Walking Dead,” but better looking. His time in the military affected him and he got PTSD.  After he got out he became a loner, talking more to his dog than anyone.  If not for the crisis he and Sela would never have had a conversation.

EC:  What about those nicknames for Ben?

LH:  You are referring to “sweet bun,” Hottie McHot Hot, “Buns of Steel,” and “Stud Muffin.” LH made them up. Since Aunt Carol is fun and has a lot of zest for life she just thought of what popped into her head.  Even though she is older she does not think of herself in that way.  

EC:  How would you describe Sela?

LH and LJ: She is shy, a thinker, logical, compassionate, and caring.  Overall, she did not have much self-confidence, and is quiet. Sela is a risk-taker who will put herself in harm’s way to protect the people she loves.

EC: How would you describe Olivia?

LH and LJ: A typical teenager.  She has grit, is courageous, and intelligent.  She lost her parents at an early age, which caused her to grow up faster.  

EC:  What about the relationship?

LH and LJ: Ben felt safe with Sela and saw the strength in her she did not know she had.  They silently lusted for one another.  They are comfortable with and understand each other.  They made sure they respected each other’s boundaries.

EC:  The dog is a Mountain Cur Dog?

LH:  This breed of dog is popular in the mountainous area of the South.  The dog was named after Pat Sajak, the Wheel of Fortune show host.  I think it is culturally appropriate for a dog. They are intelligent, friendly, and are good for hunting.  I do not have this type of dog, but I do have a Golden Retriever.  They are in a category by themselves.

EC:  Who is the Janis Joplin fan?

LH:  I am.  She is a singer I like.  I listened to her when I painted my house.  I used the energy in the song she sang.

EC:  What do you want readers to get out of the book?

LH and LJ: We get a lot of calls asking us how to prepare.  We have become Survivalist experts.  We wrote the book to entertain, but also to have people thinking about being prepared.  There is a need for food, water, toilet paper, batteries, enough medication, and food for your dog.  Modern technology is important, but there is also a need to have tools where someone could get by without it.  

EC:  What about your next books?

LJ: I am working on a self-published book that is in the paranormal genre.  I got stalled when the virus quarantine hit.  Because of all the stress, I could not concentrate.

LH:  I am working on the third book in the “Go-Team series.”  I got stalled after my knee surgery a few months ago.  The Go-Team is a paramilitary organization.  The “GO” stands for global offensive.

THANK YOU!!

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Noticias de series de la semana: Los TCA

Renovaciones de series

Syfy ha renovado Wynonna Earp por una cuarta temporada

Paramount Network ha renovado Yellowstone por una segunda temporada

Facebook Watch ha renovado SKAM Austin por una segunda temporada

Lifetime ha renovado You por una segunda temporada

Showtime ha renovado The Affair por una quinta y última temporada

Netflix ha renovado Altered Carbon por una segunda temporada

Audience Network ha renovado Condor por una segunda temporada

Audience Network ha renovado You Me Her por una cuarta y quinta temporada

YouTube Premium ha renovado Foursome por una cuarta temporada

AMC ha renovado Fear The Walking Dead por una quinta temporada

AMC ha renovado Better Call Saul por una quinta temporada

AMC ha renovado McMafia por una segunda temporada

Amazon ha renovado Sneaky Pete por una tercera temporada

Cancelaciones de series

YouTube Premium ha cancelado Youth & Consequences tras su primera temporada

Hulu ha cancelado Freakish tras su segunda temporada

Noticias cortas

Shamon Brown Jr. (Papa), Barton Fitzpatrick (Reg) y Michael Epps (Jake) serán regulares en la segunda temporada de The Chi.

Kelsey Grammer y CBS buscan guionistas para un revival de Frasier en el que veríamos dónde vive ahora y de quién se rodea.

HBO ha dado luz verde a la película de Deadwood, que se empezará a grabar en octubre.

Incorporaciones y fichajes de series

Felicity Huffman (Desperate Housewives, American Crime), Jharrel Jerome (Mr. Mercedes, Moonlight) y Jovan Adepo (The Leftovers, Fences) serán la directora de la oficina de delitos sexuales del fiscal del distrito de Manhattan y dos de los acusados de violación en Central Park Five.

Julianna Margulies (The Good Wife, Dietland) protagonizará The Hot Zone. Será Nancy Jaax, científica del ejército que intentó parar la epidemia de ébola.

Alfre Woodard (Luke Cage, Desperate Housewives) será Paris, una sacerdotisa y consejera, en See.

Cody Fern (American Crime Story) será Michael Langdon, el hijo que tuvieron Tate (Evan Peters) y Vivien Harmon (Connie Britton) en la primera temporada, en la octava entrega de American Horror Story.

John Cleese (A Fish Called Wanda, Life of Brian) será Martin, el padre de Maya (Minnie Driver), en los dos primeros episodios de la tercera temporada de Speechless.

Chris Klein (American Pie, Wilfred) será el villano Cicada en la quinta temporada de The Flash.

Matthew Morrison (Glee, The Good Wife) y Ally Sheedy (The Breakfast Club, Short Circuit) participarán en varios episodios de SMILF interpretando a Mitch, exnovio del instituto de Bridgette (Frankie Shaw); y Fiona, amiga de Bridgette y Rafi (Miguel Gomez).

Sara Gilbert (Roseanne, The Big Bang Theory), Dylan O'Brien (Teen Wolf, The Maze Runner), Ed O'Neill (Modern Family, Married with Children), Rosario Dawson (Daredevil, Sin City), Michael Cera (Arrested Development, Juno), Laverne Cox (Orange Is the New Black, The Mindy Project) y LeVar Burton (Perception, Star Trek: The Next Generation) participarán en Weird City.

Jill Hennessy (Crossing Jordan, Madam Secretary) participará en varios episodios de la tercera temporada de Bull interpretando a una clienta.

Nestor Carbonell (Lost, Bates Motel), Jaime Ray Newman (The Punisher, Bates Motel) y Josh Kelly (UnREAL) serán recurrentes en la segunda temporada de Midnight, Texas como Kai y Patience Lucero, dueños del nuevo hotel; y Walker Chisum, cazador de demonios gay que siente una fuerte conexión con Joe (Jason Lewis).

Jessica Raine (Call the Midwife, Patrick Melrose) se une a Baptiste, el spin-off de The Missing.

Kathryn Newton (Big Little Lies, Three Billboards) protagonizará la nueva serie de Netflix, aún sin título, sobre unos adolescentes aislados en un pueblo. Será Allie, líder del grupo aunque siempre a la sombra de su hermana Kim.

Marion Bailey (Vera Drake, Allied) será la Reina Madre en las dos próximas temporadas de The Crown.

Alicia Coppola (Jericho, We Are Your Friends) se une como regular a Blood & Treasure. Será Ana Castilla, arqueóloga y aventurera de renombre.

Maggie Lawson (Psych, The Ranch) será recurrente en la tercera temporada de Lethal Weapon como Natalie Flynn, ex de Wesley Cole (Sean William Scott) y madre de su hijo.

Rhona Mitra (The Last Ship, The Strain), Robert Baker (Longmire, Grey's Anatomy) y David Ajala (Falling Water, Beowulf) serán recurrentes en la cuarta temporada de Supergirl como la villana Mercy Graves, su hermano Otis y el villano Manchester Black. April Parker-Jones (Jericho, The Fosters) y Nicole Maines serán regulares como la coronel Haley y la superheroína Dreamer.

James D'Arcy (Agent Carter, Homeland) y Shelley Conn (Liar, Heartbeat) serán recurrentes en The Rook como Danielle Wulff, agente del servicio secreto británico; y Andrew Bristol, agente forzado a volver de su retiro.

Kevin Zegers (Gossip Girl, Fear The Walking Dead), Keiko Agena (Gilmore Girls, 13 Reasons Why), John Karna (Scream, Lady Bird), Sprague Grayden (Paranormal Activity, Jericho) y Cliff Chamberlain (Altered Carbon, Law & Order: True Crime) serán recurrentes en Dirty John.

Judith Light (Transparent, Ugly Betty) será Regina, la coach que transformó a Vicki (Catherine Zeta-Jones) en reina de la belleza, en Queen America.

Anthony Mackie (The Hurt Locker, Avengers) protagonizará la segunda temporada de Altered Carbon sustituyendo a Joel Kinnaman en el papel de Takeshi Kovacs.

Rob Morgan (Stranger Things, Daredevil) será recurrente en la tercera temporada de This Is Us como Solomon Brown, concejal de Philadelphia que supervisa el distrito en el que vivía William (Ron Cephas Jones).

Garcelle Beauvais (Franklin & Bash, The Magicians) participará en varios episodios de la segunda temporada de Siren interpretando a Susan Bishop, madre de Maddie (Fola Evans-Akingola) y esposa de Dale (Gil Birmingham).

Roberta Colindrez (I Love Dick, The Deuce) se une como regular a la segunda temporada de Vida. Será Nico, una nueva camarera del bar familiar.

Annie Ilonzeh (Empire, Person of Interest) y Steven Boyer (Trial & Error) serán recurrentes en la séptima temporada de Chicago Fire como Emily Foster, nueva paramédica; y Jerry Gorsch, nuevo comisario adjunto del departamento.

Chelsea Handler (Web Therapy) será Donna Zimmer, cliente de Grace (Debra Messing) y nueva cita de Janet (Mary McCormack), en la décima temporada de Will & Grace.

Sela Ward (Graves, CSI: New York) llenará el hueco de Connie Nielsen, que aparecerá solamente en el piloto, en FBI. No interpretarán el mismo papel.

Amy Hill (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, UnREAL) será recurrente en Magnum P.I. como Kumu, la conservadora cultural de Robin's Nest.

Danielle Macdonald (Patti Cake$) se une a Unbelievable. Se desconocen detalles.

Kelly Macdonald (Boardwalk Empire, No Country for Old Men) será Sarah, una conferenciante forense que forja una amistad con un detective japonés que busca a su hermano involucrado en la Yakuza, en Giri/Haji.

Ramona Young (Santa Clarita Diet, The Real O'Neals) se une como regular a la cuarta temporada de Legends of Tomorrow. Será Alaska Yu, una joven romántica y experta en criaturas mágicas. Tom Wilson (Back to the Future, Ghost Whisperer) será recurrente como el padre de Hank (Nick Zano).

Toby Onwumere (Sense8) será recurrente en la quinta temporada de Empire como Kai, corresponsal de guerra e interés amoroso de Jamal (Jussie Smollett).

Molly Bernard (Younger, Transparent) y Colby Lewis serán recurrentes en la cuarta temporada de Chicago Med como Elsa Curry y Terry McNeal, estudiantes de medicina.

Sabrina Gennarino (The Walking Dead, Claws) se une a The Purge.

Luke Baines (Under the Silver Lake, The Girl in the Photographs) será recurrente en los últimos episodios de Shadowhunters como la verdadera forma de Jonathan.

Holly Elissa (Whistler), Michael Jonsson (Van Helsing) y Miranda Edwards (Orphan Black, The Magicians) serán los Longbow Hunters, los letales asesinos reclutados por Ricardo Diaz (Kirk Acevedo), en la séptima temporada de Arrow.

Pósters de series

Nuevas series

FX ha encargado ocho episodios de una limited series, aún sin título, sobre la historia de amor entre el director y coreógrafo Bob Fosse y la actriz y bailarina Gwen Verdon. Protagonizada por Sam Rockwell (Three Billboards, Moon) y Michelle Williams (My Week with Marilyn, Blue Valentine), escrita por Steven Levenson (Masters of Sex, Vegas) basada en la biografía de Fosse escrita por y producida por Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton) y Nicole Fosse, hija de la pareja.

Netflix ha encargado diez episodios de Locke & Key, adaptación de la novela gráfica de Joe Hill sobre tres hermanos que se mudan a una casa con llaves mágicas tras el asesinato de su padre. Hill y Carlton Cuse (Lost, Colony).

Amazon encarga trece episodios de la limited series Daisy Jones & The Six, basada en la próxima novela de Taylor Jenkins Reid cuyos derechos adquirió Reese Witherspoon, sobre una banda que alcanza el éxito en Los Ángeles en los años 70 y se convierte en una de las más legendarias del mundo. Escrita por Scott Neustadter y Michael H. Weber (500 Days of Summer, The Disaster Artist). Amazon Music distribuirá la música original de la serie.

Amazon encarga diez episodios de la sitcom Upload, en la que Nora (Andy Allo, Pitch Perfect 3) es una trabajadora de atención al cliente en un ambiente de realidad virtual en el que puede vivir la gente después de morir y al que llega Nathan (Robbie Amell; The Flash, A Series of Unfortunate Events) tras sufrir un accidente de coche. Creada, escrita y dirigida por Greg Daniels (The Office, Parks and Recreation).

Amazon ha encargado dos temporadas de la antología de terror Them, creada por Lena Waithe (The Chi, Dear White People). La primera temporada, titulada 'Covenant' está ambientada en 1953 y se centra en Alfred y Lucky Emory, que deciden mudarse de Carolina del Norte a un idílico barrio blanco de Los Ángeles donde fuerzas tanto humanas como sobrenaturales amenazan con destruirlos.

Amazon ha encargado el drama The Expatriates, adaptación de la novela de Janice Y.K. Lee (2016) sobre una comunidad de expatriados de Hong Kong donde se celebra la riqueza, las amistades son intensas pero deliberadamente efímeras y los matrimonios o fallecimientos se tratan públicamente y se cuentan con alegría. Escrita por Alice Bell (The Slap) y producida por Nicole Kidman, que no la protagonizará.

AMC ha encargado Dispatches From Elsewhere, antología multiplataforma creada, producida y protagonizada por Jason Segel (How I Met Your Mother), sobre un grupo de gente normal que se encuentra con un rompecabezas que se esconde a simple vista en su vida diaria pero cuyo misterio alcanza distancias que nunca pudieron imaginar.

Sony y Eleventh Hour producirán una adaptación en ocho episodios de 'Point Blanc' (Anthony Horowitz, 2001), la segunda novela de la saga de Alex Rider. La primera, 'Stormbreaker' (2000), tuvo adaptación cinematográfica en 2006. Buscan cadena.

Hallmark ha encargado When Hope Calls, spin-off de When Calls the Heart que se emitirá en su canal Hallmark Movies Now.

Apple está a punto de cerrar un acuerdo para adquirir los derechos de adaptación de Time Bandits (1980), la película de Terry Gilliam sobre un niño y seis enanos que viajan en el tiempo robando riquezas gracias a un mapa.

Los hermanos Russo (Avengers: Infinity War, Captain America: The Winter Soldier) desarrollan para Amazon una event series global, una franquicia televisiva sin precedentes con una serie madre que originará la creación de múltiples producciones locales en otros idiomas que mejorarán la experiencia y permitirán al espectador sumergirse en las distintas capas de este universo.

Frank Miller ha recuperado los derechos de adaptación de Sin City que tenía Weinstein Co.

Nicole Kidman (Big Little Lies, Top of the Lake) protagonizará y producirá Nine Perfect Strangers, la adaptación de la próxima novela de Liane Moriarty (Big Little Lies). No se sabe si será una serie o una película.

Fechas de series

La cuarta temporada de Cuckoo llega a BBC Three el 2 de agosto

La tercera temporada de Wrecked se estrena en TBS el 7 de agosto

La segunda temporada de Ozark llega a Netflix el 31 de agosto

La segunda temporada de Snatch llega a Sony Crackle el 13 de septiembre

La segunda temporada de The Good Doctor llega a ABC el 24 de septiembre

La sexta temporada de The Goldbergs se estrena en ABC el 26 de septiembre

La tercera temporada de American Housewife llega a ABC el 26 de septiembre

La décima temporada de Modern Family se estrena en ABC el 26 de septiembre

Single Parents llega a ABC el 26 de septiembre

A Million Little Things llega a ABC el 26 de septiembre

La decimoquinta temporada de Grey's Anatomy llega a ABC el 27 de septiembre

La quinta temporada de How to Get Away with Murder llega a ABC el 27 de septiembre

La segunda temporada de Station 19 se estrena en ABC el 4 de octubre

La quinta temporada de Fresh Off the Boat llega a ABC el 5 de octubre

La tercera temporada de Speechless se estrena en ABC el 5 de octubre

The Romanoffs se estrena en Amazon el 12 de octubre

Camping llega a HBO el 14 de octubre

The Conners se estrena en ABC el 16 de octubre

The Kids Are Alright llega a ABC el 16 de octubre

La quinta temporada de Black-ish llega a ABC el 16 de octubre

La segunda temporada de Splitting Up Together se estrena en ABC el 16 de octubre

The Rookie se estrena en ABC el 16 de octubre

La segunda temporada de Loudermilk se estrena en Audience Network el 16 de octubre

Hair Live! se estrena en NBC el 19 de mayo

Tráilers de series

Shameless - Temporada 9

The Orville - Temporada 2

The Flash - Temporada 5

Supernatural - Temporada 14

Deadly Class

The First

Camping

Ozark - Temporada 2

The Romanoffs

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The Homecoming: Continental cross-over pt7.

[An excerpt from the Discord server ; detailing the experiences from the various attendees to arrive.

AlphaJohnny

For a moment, before he could retort with trying to prove his defense that he stopped to pause for a few seconds, taking the time to occasionally look around with slight skepticism and confusion. What was that? Maybe it was just his mind playing tricks on him but then again, he wasn't a stranger to all this. Though, a brief question would pop up in his mind, relating to the fact his friends were here. Where in the world was Avarice? He hadn't shot up the question with giving his inquiry to Paul but then again, it wasn't that important probably. That clown must be goofing off elsewhere so obviously, his company wasn't needed. "...He just made himself an example, one that he could have easily ran from. But it's no matter, from here on out at least, I'll be able to help defend those who can't defend themselves."(edited)

Vainglory

Vainglory crossed his ink tendrils, narrowing his eyes as he looked at the titan, his eyes a mixture of concern and bitterness. He didn't speak up, as much as he wanted to, because he didn't know what to say at this point. He was also a bit on edge, considering he had heard a snicker that he was sure wasn't in his mind. He noticed Alpha looking around with possible skepticism and that definitely confirmed that the snickering wasn't just "in his mind."(edited)

Revak

[The dragon's eye twitched in irritation... This... wasn't right...] [Clawed hands clenched into fists as golden eyes looked up into the screen that was now Johnny's face, tail swishing even more erratically behind him.] * And what? What kind of "example" are you showing? That anyone who dislikes what you're trying to do will be crushed?? [He waved a hand dismissively in the face of the pitiable excuse given by the being that his friend had become.] * How long will it take before the line of "defending the defenseless" is crossed into the territory of "subjugation for 'their own good'"? * How long before you become the thing that people need defended from?

Sela

Sela stood there a long moment, watching. But now, she decided, it was time to put something to the test... And Revak's words may be proven in this moment. Her hand slides into her sweater pocket, and she starts walking toward the exit.(edited)

Corrupt

[Corrupted, Still Confused of What was Happening, Moved out of  the Demoness' Way Silently. He didn't Want to Ask What Exactly was Happening but He could Guess it was Nothing Good.]

Paul

Paul winced, more so from Revak's assumptions and had wanted to ease things in. But, judging from his best friend's responses, it was already taking a sour nosedive. "L-Look, let's just...All calm down, and try to have a reasonable thing goin' on. Johnny I- I don't care if you're just a big or small guy, you're still my friend. Just...Please, do the right thing. For me, and for...All of us too!"

AlphaJohnny

With how Revak was jumping to conclusions, the mere idea that they would think of him like that was absolutely infuriating to him. They didn't know what he had to deal with in regards to all this. More so, they think he'd become insane if this was to continue? If Johnny didn't have such an easily irritated mindset, then maybe he might've scoffed and brushed it off. For all intents and purposes, his willpower was strong. His form was proof of that.

 "Just because I look different doesn't give you the damn right to think I'm just gonna attack everyone, are you really that stupid to begin with or is that go-getter heroic mindset polluting your thoughts?" Though, as much as a harsh comment that was, it had all just...Spilled out. What with using that example from withholding Revak to rush in and fight that beast a while ago.

 His attention was however called to with Paul relaying their thoughts in a manner of going about this peacefully. The titan blinks as he averted his gaze away, a grimace forming on his expression. The right thing...What could it exactly be? He was gonna be a sworn protector, sure but his judgment wasn't going to be swift.

 Apparently, that was the only time he had been distracted with Sela passing him by and for a moment, was shaken out of his reverie. He then looks over to her, watching as she was intentionally heading for the portal with an increasingly dismayed look on his face. "...Sela. Where are you going?"

Sela

The demoness turns her head lightly as she moves. "I did say before, remember? I'm leaving.."

Vainglory

If Vainglory had eyebrows, he would've cocked one. 'Hmm,' He thought. 'Alpha definitely has a good point. Vainglory has no clue which side is the most wholesome and he had been only assuming Alpha needed "help," but he never considered the possibility that these guys are just trying to be heroes in a situation where no one needs saving.. however, Alpha has been giving Vainglory strange vibes. 

Especially with all the "I look different" and "I used to be flora". What does that even mean???' He began having an inner monologue argument with himself, before turning to Alpha and piping up,

 "Vainglory can admit you make a good point, however, have you stopped to consider that this role of guardian you've appointed yourself is unnecessary? That this world has no need for your help and by trying to help, you're only causing the real problem? What made you think that guarding this world from a false danger was a good idea in the first place, hmm?"

Revak

[Now that... that struck a nerve. Sure, he was jumping to conclusions... but they were based on his words and actions he'd seen so far, not what he looked like...] [The dragon lowered his head, teeth gritted as he turned away with a pained noise. To hear Johnny of all people berate him about his "heroic mindset", and the assumption that his worries came from his appearance... That hurt a lot.]

Paul

Paul was a bit dejected, more so rather growing more appalled at how Johnny insulted Revak. This wasn't exactly his friend to just, target someone's motives and mindset. Whatever these souls were doing to him, it was playing a nasty part on his emotions...That's the only assumption he could rely on. Just as he was about to try and redirect this, he notices how Johnny was targeting Sela and frankly, felt his heart sink slightly and dreaded the next response from the titan in regards to the demoness' action.

Lilith

[* ...Ok yeah. Second staw broken. Who on earth were they even speaking to anymore?!  Lilith had to keep herself from biting someone's hand here, because that right there? That was uncalled for and it was getting harder to stay calm here. Both wristflames were occasionally flaring with rising irritation.] "Can you blame us for being concerned for where your path is leading? All this has-" [* She alted mid sentence, attention now turning to Sela who was leaving. If he didn't want help.. why was he wondering where she was going?]

AlphaJohnny

Even if Vainglory had...A reasonable explanation, the notion would sadly be ignored as currently, Johnny was focused on the fact Sela was just up and leaving. If...If she was going back to the Underground, then she was dooming herself. In fact, all of these people were. Lillith ; her timeline was full of antagonistic nonsense, where each individual wanted to survive through any means necessary. Revak ; They were a long way from home...In fact, something he could relate to.

 And to anyone else he knew...They too needed that protection. If he were to prevent such disasters then this was the best possible way he could look at it. If his loved ones were in some form of sanctuary, then maybe, Just maybe, they could see his reasoning no matter what. 

 During his internal conflict, Johnny's screen had devolved into abrupt and unexpected flickering, in that moment where the great eye would occasionally twitch, it's iris steadily shrinki

ng. This hadn't spelled anything good whatsoever, considering the very nature of his form begged a question or two - How long until he snapped? In which case, it had already occurred, with the titan jolting his head up, his expression flashing into a scowl as he guided his left arm to cause the entangled portal to be dragged away immediately as soon as Sela had approached the torn space. 

This action would thus cause the vines holding it to leave behind trials of upturned rubble before it was finally situated above and part of the stone seating and was now settled near the arches. From here, it was clear to tell that the titan was displeased with the way this was turning out, what with him squinting his eyes in the general direction of Sela. "...Don't you dare turn your back on me. Haven't you considered the fact it's pretty damn rude for you to do that when the discussion isn't over?"

Paul

Watching in utter horror at what Johnny was exhibiting had almost made him cry out in surprise, only for him to stifle it back by hesitation alone. What in the world was he doing?! He's seen this behaviour before but for him to negate their means of going home was...Terrifying. "Wh- Johnny!? What are you doing!?"

Vainglory

Vainglory narrowed his eyes. He was definitely unhappy about how he had been downright ignored, but how Alpha had started acting up had caught his attention. "W-wha.. Alpha, are you okay? You're not looking too good.." "This tall lady- the one you called "Sela" just wants to leave!" "Do you... have an issue with the fact that she, uh, needs some space?" "Unless she just wants to avoid conversation. Either way, what's the big deal?" Vainglory was unsure if Sela had hit Alpha where it hurts, or if he was just seeing a side of the titan they hadn't seen yet. Either way, he was both intrigued and concerned slightly.

Sela

She froze in place the moment his hand entered her vision, listening as the ground tore from the force of the strange portal being moved. While Sela was aware everyone was staring at her for what she was doing, Johnny's stare was the most... volatile. She could hear it in his voice. Maybe this reaction was a remnant of how things between them prior went... She remained standing there, then slowly shifted on her heels to face him. Ironically, she wasn't actually planning to leave him like this, but with the confirmation that their exit was now guarded made the heavy frown return to her face. A look was given to Vainglory to acknowledge his sentiments, but her attention was back on Johnny. "It isn't? So if you don't want our help, then what the hell are we discussing now, then?"

Revak

[Revak's attention snapped back to the scene before him, and upon spotting Johnny moving the portal... Well... A single shocked statement burst from their fanged mouth.] * Okay what the actual hell?! [This was going nowhere fast... The dragon's entire body was tensed in anticipation. And... honestly, for once in his life, suffice it to say, he was having the exact same thoughts as Vainglory on the matter. But whether he actually took action depended on whether things escalated further.]

Corrupt

[The Omega Ducked a little and Flinched. Time Seemed to Move so much Slower Here. He had been Slowly Piecing Together That This... Giant... Other Omega was Johnny and Johnny was being... to Put it Nicely, Less Than His Usual Self. With That, He Slowly Processed What Johnny had Done to the Portal. ] [The Portal That Lead Him Here.  The Only Way Home. Shit.](edited)

Lilith

"?!" [* Lilith was on the alert now. Just who the hell did he think he was to have power over who he thought could leave or not?? First he said he didn't need elp, now all of a sudden they weren't allowed to leave?!] "I agree with Sela. What is this all about?! You wish not for help, yet we are not allowed to leave. Just hat is it you are trying to say here? Because as of now, you are making no sense." [* If she had arms, she'd cross them right now. She'd just have to settle for a scowl and hip holding.]

Avarice

Distant yelp as the portal is hoisted into the air!

Happy

* HEY! HEY! HEY! JOHNNY. PAL. If she wants to leave, let her leave... No point holding people hostage.  In fact I was planning to resume my date with Corrupted if there isn't anything we can help you with, pal.  Seriously makes no sense to keep everyone here if there isn't a real reason for us to be here in the first place. If you can handle it yourself, pal, no need to yank at our legs. Happy looked at where the portal was taken and squinted. He already just knew where this was going. In the back of his head, he repeated the phrase "please don't".

AlphaJohnny

Now that he had everyone's attention, maybe then they would listen. After all, actions tend to be the most loudest and like hell he would leave them unaware anyway. As he watched Sela while acknowledging most of the responses to his brash decision, he takes a moment to draw back some air through his chest-mouth before exhaling in an annoyed fashion.

 "Because, I want to bring up some points. About what the hell I've had to endure and give you all a little history a lesson. So...Can you do a small favor for me, Sela? Group up with the others, I don't care if you or anyone else want to stand or sit down so at the very least, lend an ear." As the statement was finished, he then proceeds to move in front of the path where the portal was taken and displayed above him ; arms crossed with his left being cradled from his right.

 "And as for you all? I'm not the one that needs help but after this, explanation. You'll probably debate whether or not you need it."

Paul

Paul winces, choking down the inevitable fear while taking a few steps forward, unsure whether if the others would listen. Maybe...It was for the better to just hear his reasoning, right?

Sela

"....." Her brows furrowed. While he was being a rather stubborn wall to the portal, not much could be done without it getting physical. At least that's how she felt. Honestly, she didn't mind brawling monsters bigger than her or whatever, but the fact that he was powered by what was effectively super batteries, she didn't know how much leg she'd have to stand on. Quietly, wordlessly, she walks with her hand slightly clenched back toward the others before turning to face him and resting her hand on her hip.

Revak

[Revak's face paled, the dragon looking rather ill at such an ominous remark. He looked up at the portal above Johnny, and back down to the screen of the titan, fangs bared in sheer apprehension, but he seemed... afraid...?] [Yes, the dragon had spread his legs apart in a more defensive stance, brow furrowed in worry of what was to come.]

Lilith

"Us?!" [* Brow twitch. Don't pull to many pieces of the puzzle out here bud. Jenga tower might just fall. Speaking.. figuratively of course. She was gonna stay standing. And 'lend a ear'. She almost felt as though she shouldn't at this point. Not with that attitude he was exerting. Deep breaths Lilith... Deep breaths.] "...Fine. Speak what you will, friend."

Happy

Happy stared at him and then at the others for a few moments before finally speaking in a suspicious tone. * Fiiiine.... I give a listen I guess, pal. But I don't know what the fuck what make me feel like I would need help when it still sounds like you need help. I was doing fine. Corrupt was doing fine- You are doing fine right hon? I know I was doing fine for sure, and we were going to enjoy ourselves for once til all of this happened sooooo... Speak your case, pal. I'm very interested in what you gotta say then. He crossed his arms as he made his way to climb onto Corrupted's shoulder as it made him feel a bit less tiny compared to being on the ground.

Corrupt

[Was He doing Fine...? Not really. Everything Felt Weird and Wrong. He Quickly and Quietly Murmured His Response to Happy's Question.] *...I Think I'm Fine. [After Happy Climbed onto Him, He Made His Way to the Group to Listen with the Rest. He just Wanted to get This Over with and go Home.]

AlphaJohnny

"Good. Now let's get underway with what I can tell you all." Well, this was honestly the first time he'd relay a speech considering he had no improv to work with, only the material of his experiences would suffice. Nonetheless, it was time to get the show on the road. "I'm sure that you all are...Well situated with your homes but really, don't you all get that due to some unforeseen circumstance would go ahead to come challenge that? That through every unsuspecting minute that trouble tends to rear it's ugly head? I've had my fair share of being apart of these...Incidents, and frankly, I've had it." The screen flickers for a moment, his gaze having a solemn moment to look away. "...And the sheer fact I can't do anything to prevent it."

Revak

[Revak knew at least an inkling of what Johnny had dealt with, through the point of view of a certain angel the titan once knew... however, there was one thing he did know despite that.] [Swallowing his fear, the desire to convince Johnny to see reason filled the dragon with BRAVERY. With a trembling gaze, his jaw set and he spoke up.]

 * I get that shit goes down a lot. I completely get it... and, from what I've heard from... people you once knew... I have at least a tiny inkling of what you've been through. * ...and if things kept going for you the same way they had during the one incident I'd read about... then clearly you've been through a lot. [He stood up a bit straigher, his confidence building.] 

 * And I get how hard it is to be unable to see this kinda shit coming, but you're still here, right...? We're all still here, despite the hardships we've faced. * No one can see the future. No one can truly prevent disaster. I know this firsthand... But what we can do... [He turned to look at all the individuals gathered here with him.]

 * ...Is help each other, fight for each other, and help each other perservere through the tough times. * Not try to prevent every imaginable calamity from occuring by taking in unimaginable power.

AlphaJohnny

The titan...Could only give a brief nod in agreement. If only, he could agree with most of it. Admirable but that was back then, this was the future. "...Ya know, you maybe right Revak. I'll let you settle with something I can work with."

 He exhales another huff, somewhat showing his indignant attitude. The titan soon looks to them, reasserting his hardened gaze for the group to witness. "But here lie's the problem. That invites impassiveness. Something I cannot risk with the presence of this timeline garbage."

 "For what I have seen...Frankly, I've seen too much. From encountering beings who are old as time itself to...A creature going on a rampage to end all timelines. Which is why this power I took is for the greater good. to PREPARE for such things to happen." He then releases his arms and briefly guides his left hand to briefly tap against the side of his head. "...And I have learned something during my time to adjust...On this new body, despite the shock of enduring the pain." "While I had been reminiscing over a few things. I've been able to...Recreate the scenes on display, whether it be sound or visual. You know what this means?" 

For whatever reason, he had a brief smirk coursing through his screen, as if anyone else was able to follow his implications. 

 "Well, I'm sure what you'll see, no matter if it's raking in pity points but again, let me reiterate that there are things far greater in the unknown." And by then, his screen begins to flicker to abrupt static, going into a state to show a memory of what he had seen.

Paul

The mushroom couldn't say anything but cringe at the thought of what he had to show. Frankly, this was all a bit...Too much. Paul goes ahead to take a deep breath, attempting to organize his thoughts to prepare for what's to come.