[network] @gravedigger; video; All that cold, cold, wet day [open] - morning 143

[harlequinofhate]

[The video clips on and shows the Joker looking down at the tablet from beneath a wide-brimmed, flowery hat.

He wipes blood from his lip with his sleeve and scowls.]

Yanno, I am really not in the mood for you people.

If you're gonna go around picking fights with poor, old clowns at least have the decency to do it indoors.

[He rolls his eyes.]

Otherwise I have a tendency to get a little frisky.

[The tablet swings around and shows a mound of snow. It looks like a human form has been buried beneath it by hand. One foot is still visible.]

That there is my dear Watson.

I'm in a giving mood so he's still alive. Better hop to it, though, lovelies, 'cause he won't survive the night.

[He turns the tablet again and looks down at the camera, waving a finger.]

No, you aren't getting any clues. You should all know from last time that I'm not the dang Riddler. And forgive me I'm not too fussed about letting someone die.

Toodles!

[The feed ends.]

(ooc: Since this a fairly last minute thing the rescuers are already agreed to be Natasha, Tony, England, America, and Ginger. I still encourage people to search if they want to!)

Comments

@itsybitsy; audio

[redrooms]

If this is a game, you need to give us a bit more than that, or else none of this will be very fun for you, will it?

[harlequinofhate]

Watching people scurry about on the Network like we don't all die in the snow on a freaking weekly basis is plenty fun for me, thanks.

A bit simple but this is a dull place, what can I say? I've learned to appreciate the little things.

[redrooms]

A bit too simple, I think. I'm surprised you didn't think of a more intelligent way to amuse yourself.

[harlequinofhate]

You and Angel, sheesh.

Fine. Next time I'll think of something classy. It'll be a doozy. Just for you two.

I hear those new tunnels to the east are pretty dang unstable. It'd be a shame if someone collapsed 'em and closed off the spiral, hm?

[redrooms]

Let's not get ahead of ourselves. Do you fancy yourself a big, scary villain?

[harlequinofhate]

I'm an archetype.

[redrooms]

Interesting. I've had experience dealing with men like you, but so far, this scavenger hunt is a let down. I'd think you'd want to focus on someone actually on your playing field rather than a civilian. Going for low hanging fruit, huh?

[harlequinofhate]

My dance partner isn't here.

A starving man takes the fruit he can get.

Ugh, this place...

[redrooms]

Let's dance, then. Tell me where he is.

[harlequinofhate]

Nah.

[redrooms]

Not interested in playing with me? I'm almost insulted.

[harlequinofhate]

I prefer the tall, dark and brooding types.

[redrooms]

You should expand your horizons. Are you afraid I'll outsmart you?

[harlequinofhate]

Puh-lease my fella is much more clever than you.

[redrooms]

Dark and brooding generally means limited and boring. I'm much more creative.

[harlequinofhate]

Honey, he is the least boring person I know.

He's a nutter who solves crime, values human life, and runs around at night dressed like a bat, how can you compete with that?

Really, that second part is his one flaw but don't worry I'm working on it.

[redrooms]

Ah, well, I stick to a spider theme. Sorry to disappoint.

[harlequinofhate]

Spiders aren't hunters. They weave wicked webs and let their victims come to them. You aren't trying to lure me into a trap, now, are you?

[redrooms]

Don't make me ruin the surprise. It's not as fun that way.

[harlequinofhate]

What is it with folks wanting to surprise me today? Some kinda weird holiday nobody's told me about?

[redrooms]

Maybe we're all just bored.

@Mnemosyne; voice

[bookofnope]

Will I do? We could have another little chat about vampires and bats.

[harlequinofhate]

You aren't trying to compare yourself to the Bat now, are you?

[bookofnope]

Oh no, I know I can never be more than your rebound. But last time you seemed to find it, shall we say amusing.

[harlequinofhate]

I'm told I find many things amusing.