[Video] 001; First Plot

[thiscloakisgreen]

[Hazy though the reception may be, a pair of dark, deep brown eyes pierce the veil of the deliberately bad reception.]


Attention, denizens of the tower Animus. I am Doctor VIctor von Doom.

I am the greatest scientific mind the world has ever seen. And here as well, of this I have little doubt. As is obvious, I have now become entrapped by this incessantly mysterious "Tower of Animus" against my will as were all of you. A mere glance at the place speaks volumes of words.

[His voice is strong, proud, and most of all, quite demanding. It's not even muffled by his steel mask, a crude parody of a human face.]

But know this--such a thing does not deter one such as I in the slightest. As a matter of fact, I am actually quite intrigued by all of these people and their..."gifts"...for I have not seen many of them before in my lifetime. Knowledge is power, and the more that is learned, the far more powerful I am viable to become. 

Some of you have already had the glorious fortuity to have met Doom upon his arrival. And to you, I say, that was merely a speck of my true majesty. For in the coming weeks and months, great change shall come to this place. So I shall abide to you all this one warning, and this one warning only--

Do not get in Doom's way. I am a busy man even now, and I do not tolerate incompetence. Only in the briefest times when I have a spare moment may you ask me of a small favor should you desire it. I am, above all things, magnanimous, should I gain something in return. Such is the way of a boon, and I am not one to ignore such...opportunities.

Adjourned.

Comments

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[yamaxanadu]

Instead of alienating yourself from everyone else, would it not be more useful to try and work with others instead? Everyone has strengths and weaknesses when combined make the group stronger as a whole.

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[thiscloakisgreen]

How infuriating. I have little time for your petty "advise", young lady. Especially when it is news that I am already familiar with.

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[pellegri]

How charming.

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[thiscloakisgreen]

Do you feel as if I have entertained you, woman?

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[eighteen_winters]

Your name is Doom? Seriously?

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[thiscloakisgreen]

That is correct, young lady. And I would expect you to remember it. To respect it and, one day, fear it.

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[idkworldruler]

if u understand that knowledge is pwer then y u show ur face n name

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[thiscloakisgreen]

Your syntax is appalling. Do not trouble me again, knave.

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[warriorscribe]

I don't expect people will take kindly to a man who calls himself "Doom". May I ask why you've chosen that name?

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[thiscloakisgreen]

Because it is my actual name. I was born with it, and Doom will honor his ancestors and remain his name as-is.

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[vermicompost]

[Having talked to Doom before, Kariya feels he should say something, but this is awkward. He's not sure what to say to a speech like this.]

Doctor, I don't know if this is the best idea...

I won't get in your way, but we're equal here. If you want to do something, why not help people? And they'll help you in return.

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[thiscloakisgreen]

Kariya. You seem to be feeling better.

[The past two meetings have been...interesting...]

What you speak of is what I am saying, busy though I am. Of course, a minor rephrasing may be in order, as I am a humble man. Doom always intends to fulfill requests firstly, and worry about his tradeoff in due time. My brilliant feats of strategy and skills are simply words and not actions.

And as it were, I've not met a single denizen here who comes from where I come from. And so it is with great nobility that I set forth to correct this scheme.

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[liquidouroboros]

[You wanna talk hammy?]

[This is a blond British soldier voiced by Cam Clarke. And he seems to find something HYSTERICAL, because he's doubled over laughing.]

[...Give him a minute.]

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[thiscloakisgreen]

[He closes his eyes halfway before turning the video off.]

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[crouching_sin]

[Naoya looks pretty bored as he responds.]

Should I call in the superheroes and sentai to punch you in the face now, or should I wait until later?

[Because you are probably the most stereotypically comic-book super-villain he's seen in a long time. And he's read a lot of comic books. He gets bored waiting for code to compile, okay?]

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[thiscloakisgreen]

Hmph. You think that's the first snide remark I have heard this day? A pox be to your creation which seeks only to try and undermine your betters.

[Sarcastic jests are usually taken pretty seriously. He's like that, yo.]

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[great_king_of_evil]

You have a good name. Noble and inspiring fear, if only too obvious for my tastes.

However, in this tower that exists between the dimensions and the void, I predict your ambitions will meet with a short and painful conclusion if you do not reconsider your approach. The way things are, make another such post and you may as well be the one doomed.


-- A friend

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[thiscloakisgreen]

[Vic contemplates the message for....about two seconds before he just deletes it.]

['No one dares threaten Doctor Doom!', he thinks.]

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[adorably_evilish]

[What? What was this creature...? Why did they seem to have such a familiar attitude? Veigar couldn't quite place the fact that someone with an ego to match his might have just arrived. This was something that definitely piqued the tiny master of evil's interest... Yesss...

Veigar turned on the feed, his glowing eyes being a start contrast to the shadows that hid his features as per usual as well as an amazing hat.]

Greatest scientific mind I see? That is to be seen Doctor Doom. You speak of grandeur, but so have many plebeians and cattle that arrive to this most wretched of locations. Though there is a sense of competence in your words, yessss.

Mayhaps you will even prove to be worthy of attention... We will see.

[He paused, narrowing his eyes before continuing, a wicked smile appearing in the shadows that covered his face.]

I suppose it's only fair to introduce oneself. [As if Veigar would pass on a chance to introduce himself.]

I am VEIGAR! True master of raw power, wielder of time and space and ruler over cosmic powers! Magic is my domain and I've been in this... most dull of places for quite some time.

Mayhaps your science will yield some results here.

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[thiscloakisgreen]

[Aaaaaaand they're off!]

Verbose....creature! None yet alive claim they are powerful enough to stand against Doom! I shall indeed show you the power my ingenious mind grants me, and you will live just long enough to see all of it in its grandeur!

The coming times will show the progress I will have made. Doom never backs down from a challenge when clearly presented to him. I shall see you for the folly you are when we ever meet in person. And believe me--that will be a day you will never forget!

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[true_noir]

As colorful and bombastic as when we first met, I see. You are accustomed to others obeying your orders, are you not?

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[thiscloakisgreen]

It would be a folly to not listen when Doom speaks, assassin. In your trade, it is in your very codex to obey when commands are given. For I have lived a long enough time in my station as king to know exactly how dark the life of court can truly be! I have seen your kind come and go from sunset to sundown.

And thus you have little room to speak. But I would have words now than later, woman.

[fusedstars]

[Oh for the love of--Not again!]

We don't have time to deal with this nonsense.

[Well, maybe they technically did, but not the patience.]

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[thiscloakisgreen]

It is 'I' who need not deal with your nonsense, worm!

[Who's this "we" thing, he thinks.]

[xanthous]

[uhHHHHH]

Why do you talk liike that? IIt 2eem2 a biit exce22iive and compliicated.

IIf you want to learn you can ju2t go to the liibrary thiing iin2tead of makiing weiird po2t2 liike thii2.

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[unteachableapprentice]

So, uh, any chance you'll keep that attitude down a bit? You sound just like that crazy lady I know who wanted to rule the world. Except I kinda ruined her plan when I shut off the magic.

Don't really want to do that again. Don't really think you can do much here anyway. The guys above suppressed my magic and all after all.

[And yes, that may or may not be a challenge right there.]