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purgeooc2017-04-27 01:56 pm
foundingfathers) wrote in purgeooc2017-04-27 01:56 pm
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test drive meme #001
Waking up in the warehouse is extremely uncomfortable. It’s warm, stifling even, and as you open your eyes, you realize two things: you’re somehow standing and you’re not alone. The room is filled with people grouped at its center, and like you, they are blinking into consciousness and wearing similar expressions of confusion and distress. To the left and right there are closed doors, a man and woman at both; their clothing and demeanour are widely different. The left is clearly upper class while the right is lower class. At the top of the room is a stage adorned in red, white, and blue banners with NFFA in block letters so large that it’s visible from the very back. What is the NFFA, you ask? Within minutes, a man that gives off a ‘Republican senator’ vibe steps up to the podium and begins to speak. Blessed be our New Founding Fathers for letting us Purge and cleanse our souls. Blessed be America, a nation reborn. Hello and welcome to the city. After fifteen successful purges, we are at a standstill. The New Founding Fathers have found a way to bring you here to promote a higher response in participation. Annually, for one night, any and all crime is legal, including murder. Everyone has the right to purge, and in doing so, you become the best you that you can be. During peace times, crime is lower than five percent and United States citizens know true harmony. Once he steps down, a woman takes his place and explains further, though in a less formal fashion. Everyone must choose. Pro-purge is anyone that will be actively participating - this means murder, specifically, though all other crimes are still allowed. There will be consequences for anyone who chooses the pro side and then doesn’t purge properly. Anyone who is in full support of the purge and completes three successful purges may go home. Those who choose the anti-purge side, anyone that doesn’t want to kill or believe in the NFFA’s right to purge, are not given this same incentive. All are given time to think it out. They can speak to one another for as long as they need. Any unrest will be not be tolerated. After everyone has chosen, the anti-purge side exit and are picked up in old buses and vans to be taken to old apartment buildings with basic necessities; there is no reception but are told exactly how it is by veteran Purge survivors. They must get a job and earn money to protect themselves during The Purge that cycles every two months. Those who choose the pro-purge side are chauffeured in limousines to fancy hotels with even nicer accommodations and are welcomed with an extravagant party as well as motivation to purge: you have to purge. |
Throughout the year - and especially now that there is a two month period of peace and preparation - all citizens are allowed to advertise their needs as is sanctioned by the United States Government by any means; Craigslist, Twitter, Facebook, Reddit, newspapers, the big screens in Times Square, etc. These advertisements may come in many forms, such as a person looking to pay another (with very specific appearance and background) to allow them to purge them. Payments are legal and binding. The purger might request that they kill, torture, and other various acts—all is legal on Purge Night. Advertisements may be as simple as looking for a partner to purge with or someone to help fortify a house or vehicle. There is no limit to what advertisements may be made. It is the right of every citizen. Blessed be America, a nation reborn. |
Gazelle | Kingsman: The Secret Service
That should be her up there. All the talk of the newest plan to keep humanity in check, of the public service it provided. It stirred that old something in her, not as deeply or potently as Valentine. But enough to know which side of this little debacle she was on. If nothing else, it was impressive how blatantly public they were able to about it. This had to have taken years, maybe generations to craft as part of the normal order.
There was no home to go to now. Still, she would have her prize. A place in this new order.
Gazelle gave a polite golf clap as the speech ended. No matter personal feeling, there was a way to behave in society. Then turned to the person next to her with a small, polite smile in place.
"Just arrived?"
Pro-Purge Party
Gazelle wasn't a drinker, but she was a trained people watcher. At times that meant keeping a glass of fine whiskey in hand and taking the very occasional sip to more easily be accepted in the social contract of alcohol and celebration. Not that she could help standing out at least a bit now that her prosthetics weren't somewhat obscured by the crowded warehouse lighting.
Getting to know people both as allies and potential murder victims was nothing new, meaning there was little point in not scoping out the local talent. She tries to chat with not only the uncomfortable looking, but also the too comfortable. It would be annoying to have to unexpectedly compete with other trained killers for a potential target. Best to see what any potential rivals were looking for in their victims.
"Was it a tough choice?"
Pro-Purge Party
He knows he doesn't fit in, that even with the new clothes they've given him, he doesn't have the charm and demeanor of someone who has grown up in a world that fortune had been kind to.
"No," he mumbles, head bowed and a shoulder lifting and falling gently. As if he's not sure. "Was it hard for you?"