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[doitrockapella]

Carmen Sandiego

"History will be kind to me, for I intend to write it." —Winston Churchill

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7/12

[daemonized]

[And out of the blue, a text from Ardyn.]

Care for that cup of coffee? I have something else that I can show you that /isn't/ healing-related. That is, assuming this new talent of mine cooperates.

[doitrockapella]

Growing more and more talented all the time, are you?

I'd be delighted. When and where?

TACO BELL

[shinyidea]

[ guess what we're at taco bell and mari is just DOING YOGA in the middle of the taco bell. its not joke. ]

[doitrockapella]

[...That moment when you sacrifice your own standards and dignity because all you really want to do is indulge your fleeting craving for shitty processed fake Mexican food, and there in the middle of the floor is a random teenager engaged in what appears to be the Crane Position.

...

There really are no words, at this point.]

...Sustaining our spirits, are we?

8/5 | text

[constellates]

miss sandiego
i hope you are safe
and

this is a little silly
i do not know if messages are going through
but anya is in the jungle ??
????

????????????

but if you have advice
and time
please tell me what i should do
i do not know why
but i think you would have an answer ??

8/10

[constellates]

miss sandiego !
anya went over a waterfall
i am okay
but i did think
what would miss sandiego do ?
i could not do what you do
or what i think you would do
but i still tried

it felt
better ?
like i was not alone

i will keep trying to do what i think miss sandiego would do

i would say i hope you are ok
but i feel like you are
i hope we meet again soon

[prometheanflame]

Ms. Sandiego

Souji Seta and I are coordinating an information sharing session both on Retrospec and offline. We were thinking of primarily discussing what we found the past month online, and while I believe there is nothing Retrospec can find out even if we threw away all of our electronics, I understand if some of us would prefer to meet in real life.

I will be coordinating a meet-up location for us that need to be physically present to share information. I was considering reserving space at the park, but would it be possible if you could find us a private, invite-only location to host this? I would greatly appreciate it if you can.

Thanks,

Mohammed Hefaz

[doitrockapella]

Mohammed,

Consider it done. Do you want me to advise you of the location electronically? I understand if, for the purposes of confidentiality, you'd rather I not disclose it over social media. I'm happy to hand-deliver the details to you if you'd prefer.

Best,
Carmen

9/7; misfire

[embraves]

no, it’s less vroom vroom
and more sputter sputter sputter... whine

[doitrockapella]

Well, that's no good.

The vroom vroom is an essential part of the function, I believe.

misfire; when it's convenient!

[chessking]

like I didn't think it was actually possible for someone to lost control of their reflexes that way but you learn something new every day

[doitrockapella]

Really? Do you find yourself losing control of your reflexes often?

10/01

[mercurio]

trick or treat 🎃

[doitrockapella]

Treat. :)

[TREAT-GIVING GIF, HOOOOOOO]

But now you have to tell me your favorite real candy, while you're at it.

11/2, action

[erythristic]

[as promised, after work, Grell makes her way over to Carmen's office in Enprise. she's never been here, but she has to admit she's impressed - a place like this is perfect for private conversation, and she's also curious as to meet this woman. Carmen. not someone she'd spoken to before, but that just made it more interesting.

knock knock, then.]

[doitrockapella]

[The Sandiego Foundation is, well, a lot of things, frankly, and most of them can be categorized under the general umbrella of "unnecessary". It's far too big for the relatively small number of people actually on site, for one thing; for another, the fact that it's housed in a repurposed bank building means that the combination vaulted ceilings and general lack of personnel inside gives it a big, empty feeling that's more reminiscent of a museum or a cathedral, as opposed to an actual office space.

Also, it's home to the dumbest cat in the world. Grell may spot him idling on one of the front windowsills as she approaches the building; depending on how long she watches him, she might also witness him becoming alarmed by his own tail and falling off the ledge entirely as he tries to whip around and look at it.

But Grell isn't kept waiting long — within a few seconds of her arrival, Carmen puts in her appearance, kitted out for work in a neat black skirt suit and, as always, her red pumps with red lipstick to match.]

Dr. Sutcliffe, I presume. Thank you for coming by.

[She strides forward without hesitation, offering a hand for a shake.]

I'm Carmen Sandiego.

11/9

[embraves]

you been able to reach anyone outside of the city?

[doitrockapella]

Not for days. And not for lack of trying. I've sent at least one message a day, and it's been nothing but radio silence.

You've had no luck either?

11/13

[parodeity]

hey so
i know youre busy
with what we talked about last time probably
and also the ninja warrior thing
but if you have a second
i could maybe use some advice
if youre not opposed

[doitrockapella]

I'll always make time for you, Dave. What can I help you with?

11/15 text

[parodeity]

as an update bc i thought you might want one
that talk i had to have went ok
john was as usual fucking pinocchio or something
and didnt even blink
so i guess that is sorted for now

[doitrockapella]

What does being Pinocchio have to do with not being fazed by anything?

11/18 | text

[crudest]

so i'm not sure what you're thinking for the opening act of ninja warrior
but consider
i've got someone i want to shove into a mascot costume just to see if he can complete the course that way

[doitrockapella]

I'm committed to running the course in high heels for charity. Outside of that, I'm plenty open to suggestions.

Who's the lucky man?

12/1 | text

[crudest]

hey queen c
you know z right
said he was teaching you
he's in the hospital so make sure you kick his ass for missing lessons

[doitrockapella]

Zoro's in the HOSPITAL? What happened?

12/10

[thisloveisjustice]

Carmen, it's been snowing and the zoo is still somehow open. If we don't go to watch the animals frolicking in the snow, we're probably going to regret it.

[doitrockapella]

Now that's an invitation if I've ever heard one. Are we going right now?

12/23

[mercurio]

[is this really the right place? the address on his phone led him... here. he's not sure what to make of it, but this compound looks like it's -- don't say it, it'd be rude]

[carmen wanted him to take some pictures for christmas and all, this is a business call, he shouldn't screw it up--]

so is your house the one that looks like a drug lord's compound except with tons of christmas lights??
if so i'm standing at the gate and i'm afraid i'll get attacked by snipers

[doitrockapella]

[...You know, she has heard her house described a lot of ways before (and with a lot of attached expletives, frankly), but this is a new one, to say the least. Fortunately, she's used to waiting by her phone when people come by to visit, so the response comes quickly.

...And, admittedly, with an odd sense of humor attached.]

You really think I would make the snipers work on Christmas Eve Eve? Their union would riot.

1/1

[stopbleeding]

wanna steal a sphinx or a whale?

[doitrockapella]

That's a suspiciously specific question.

Do you have a sphinx or a whale in mind?

2/14

[thisloveisjustice]

[On the morning of February 14th a potted plant will be delivered to the Sandiego Foundation, addressed to Carmen.
Let's pretend this is a real orchid and it's potted in an appropriate manner.



Attached to the plant is a postcard of the London Eye. On the back is the notation 'Happy Ferris Wheel Day -Tatsuo']

[doitrockapella]

[Well, well, well, just look at this. How lovely, and what an interesting card.]

I hope you're not joking, orchid-ding around.

2/15 basically a snapchat

[stopbleeding]

[first: the video. it's zoro holding the camera a la selfie, filming himself and... wolves? yup. definitely a fair amount of wild wolves in a ski lodge that's definitely nowhere nearby. they don't seem angry? they're all just. curiously trying to push a basketball around. zoro's smiling and giving a thumbs up.]

i'm teaching them how to play basketball.

[doitrockapella]

That seems less like basketball and more like rugby, at first glance. Are those wolves?

3/1

[thisloveisjustice]

Happy Birthday Carmen!
If you're not otherwise already engaged,
I would like to take you out for lunch.

so sorry this is late, work got a little crazy!

[doitrockapella]

A lunch date? For me? This IS a happy birthday to me.

Where and when should I meet you? Unless you're coming to pick me up.