( text, un: seimei - forward dated to the cleanup )

[machiavel]

[ seimei waffled a little bit on what format to make this post, and ultimately, like an asshole, he goes for an infographic in the style of a chain message or facebook wine mom. ]


(In response to the increase of anti-Moonblessed sentiments on social media, I suggest we start a movement.
To keep morale high and start rebuilding the relationships between ourselves and the native Prismals, let’s commit to doing one good deed, big or small, for the Prismals each day for the next two weeks.
If you support this message, repost it with the hashtag
#MoonblessingsInDisguise
and let’s do our best to prove ourselves worthy of the titles we’ve been given.)

…or something like that? Ha ha ha. I’m not very good at this sort of thing, but I thought it was a nice sentiment. And of course, if it doesn’t work out, we can always start our own little coup d’état.

(That’s a joke in poor taste.)

[ he wouldn’t be surprised if the moon knights came and arrested him after that… but then, he’s so extremely not worried about it. look at this nice post he made and admire his altruism. ]

Comments

un: no

[terribletwos]

don't joke like that. they're already mad at us.

[ Not that he blames them after everything that happened. ]

text; username: inaban

[dereban]

I'm going to play a bit of Devil's Advocate here -- I don't think people should be doing 'good deeds' for the sake of doing good deeds, or even to "prove ourselves", as the post says, because that might actually cause the opposite effect on the Prismals, especially given that it's so blatantly posted in public that everyone can see it.

[machiavel]

The people who are mad are going to be mad no matter what we do. That is the way of the world.

Which makes you wonder why even bother doing something nice, right? What’s the point of making the post? But if you go down that path, you’ll never come back.

text; un: ruffestrabbit

[zunge]

The rest of you can do that all you want. Do you really think it'll be more than water drops in a bucket?

[machiavel]

Ha ha ha. You think I look insincere?

If we put good deeds into the world, though, what’s the harm?

[machiavel]

Now, that’s not the attitude to have. Pessimism never got anyone anywhere.

[zunge]

I'm more of a realist. besides, I'm already moonlacing plenty. they want our chroma released in the air. that happens.

[machiavel]

Being appreciated only for our bodies seems awfully vulgar. Don’t you have any interest in putting down roots here?

[terribletwos]

i only responded because it's a good idea and your joke gets in the way of that.

[machiavel]

I lectured you even though you agreed with me. I’m sorry.

That’s the intention behind making it your own, anyway. You can divide yourself from my little joke and do whatever you feel needs to be done.

[terribletwos]

at least you apologized.

i want to help them. i was thinking i could deliver their groceries and stuff for them.

[machiavel]

[ grumpy, offering to deliver groceries… seimei is probably talking to a teenager. that’s what he would guess, anyway, and he adjusts his tone accordingly. ]

That’s a great idea. I’m sure there are a number of Prismals stuck at home after being injured, and plenty more who simply don’t feel safe coming out yet.

It’s not quite as intimate as cooking for someone, but bringing them the food to cook with is a step in the right direction.

[terribletwos]

i don't know how to cook yet. i'm still working on it.

[ When his temper doesn't get the better of him... ]

it would allow them to get some rest at least.

text | un: stcethleannfan

[baitless]

...I will admit, I was considering doing it anyway without expecting credit for it, rather for the sake of looking good. There is no reason not to, after all.

I think it is more important to decide our best course of action if things continue on this path.

un: lockhart

[amemoryorus]

It is a nice sentiment. But I think it's going to take longer than two weeks to get us back in the good graces of the Prismals.

Honestly, I can't even blame them for being upset. When people are afraid it's normal to find someone or something to blame for it.

[Not to say that it's right. Just understandable from her own point of view.]

text; un: supersadistmaster

[firstsaderesponder]

i dunno it could use a little something

maybe an annoying mascot

[machiavel]

[ seimei is learning so very much about the people who live here. so far, not many are opposed to doing good—no, they’re even more inclined than he expected, so much so that they don’t like the idea of an organization. ]

You’re not a fan of my coup idea either, I take it.

[machiavel]

Ha ha ha. I didn’t want to burn out the people who don’t usually do nice things. Two weeks seems long enough.

We’re just lucky that it’s merely a vocal minority right now.

[machiavel]

It’s not so hard. The important part of training is to eat a lot, and who doesn’t enjoy that?

[machiavel]

[ what a username. ]

I’ll leave the design to you, but I personally cast my vote for a cute dog mascot.

[firstsaderesponder]

[Isn't it amazing.

Some minutes later, he sends over a drawing of a Justaway, except it's colored minion yellow and wearing blue overalls. His drawing isn't the best, but it's enough to make out what it is. Whatever it is.]

i think this is perfect

[machiavel]

Did you try your best?

[firstsaderesponder]

did you

[He thought the whole point was to make a bad meme, here.]

[baitless]

I did not much like it as a joke, no. The government proper is not the problem in terms of sentiments going against us, in any case.

text; un: runner_boy

[lacrimose]

I agree we need to help and protect the prismals

if we keep them safe, they won't be so scared of us.