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|Date of Scene=2023/03/07
|Location=Some park in Jersey
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|Poses=:'''{{#var:1409|Doreen Green (1409)}} has posed:'''<br>"Star date zero three zero seven two zero two three dash seven..." Doreen is creeping through the bushes of a New Jersey park, the name of which she is unfamiliar, with a pencil held up to her mouth as if it is a tricorder. "Species seven two oh seventy has escaped captivity yet again. ABSCONDED with the tributilopian..i..so..top.." The pause is because she's making stuff up and has no idea what she's saying. <br><br>Further in the bushes, one of her squirrels holding an absurdly large plastic toy ray gun is scampering around making a gang of noise... well it's either this one squirrel or the two dozen other squirrels all dressed up like Arnold Schwarzenegger in predator hanging from trees with little black marks beneath their little beady eyes! <br> <br>

:'''{{#var:1076|Kamala Khan (1076)}} has posed:'''<br>For her part, Kamala's looking for that rare, urban landmark... the mailbox. Since her last session of filling out college applications, she's realized she should hedge her bets! She scanned the paperwork in and emailed it... but then she had all these papers. And... what if... she _mails_ them? And then they notice how she did _twice_ the work, and it'll get her some bonus points. Because she couldn't list all her heroics under extracurriculars. Huff.<br><br>It took her the better part of an hour to find a mailbox, and drop the papers in, and now she's cutting through a park for a little bit of enjoyable greenspace. When something tweaks her SUPER HEROIC SENSES! Not like, actual super senses or anything. Mostly, she looks over and... sees squirrels. Not unusual. But these are cosplaying squirrels. And there are an _awful_ lot of them! And that one has a ray gun!!<br><br>For most people, this would be concerning, perhaps even panic-inducing. For Kamala Khan... it's a source of bright, wide smiling as she springs from the pathway and begins to creep through the bush, "Dooooooreeeen....! I know you're here somewhere!" It doesn't occur to her until just then that maybe it's not Doreen. Maybe... it's some other Squirrel Summoning vigilante! Oh gosh. That'd be super embarrassing.<br> <br>

:'''{{#var:613|Vivian Vision (613)}} has posed:'''<br>It's pretty often that Vivian Vision is in the New Jersey area. GIRL HQ is based on the Pym Technologies campus. And that means she spends a fair bit of time just exploring the area, doing grocery shopping, and doing various minor admin tasks in between super science experiments. Mostly these include picking up the sorts of weird things a super science lab might need but not have any professional sources through which to obtain it. <br><br> Like spare duvets or a rubber chicken with a pully inside it. Plus you never know when you might need a strong Brownian Motion producer. Like a cup of tea. <br><br> And thus we find her carrying a bag of groceries in each hand. Cutting through the park. She could just fly back but there would probably be some other task that needed attending to. <br><br> Even AI that never sleep or rest need a little me time now and again!<br> <br>

:'''{{#var:1409|Doreen Green (1409)}} has posed:'''<br>Also, these squirrels don't scatter when a player two enters the game! <br><br>Kamala may be skulking around the bushes, but she only adopted the shrubbery. These squirrels were born to it. Molded by it. They didn't see a hedge trimmer until they were already fully grown! They peer at her, sure. Dozens of eyes turning to regard this anomoly of a human creeping into their domicile, little whiskers wiggling on either side of their noses. <br><br>But rather than ATAK they, instead, look to Doreen. Since Kamala had called out to the aptly named Squirrel Girl. Who, for the record, has a small broken piece of tree branch tucked into the front of her brown one-piece suit and twigs in her hair. It looks like she's trying to engage in some field craft, but where there is do and do not, she definitely didn't... <br><br>"Get down you fool!" She whispers to Kamala loudly, leaping out to grab her on the shoulder and drag her into a bush. "These aren't normal squirrels. These are species seven oh seventy. And they have a ray gun." With an orange cap on it so you can tell that it's not real. <br> <br>

:'''{{#var:1076|Kamala Khan (1076)}} has posed:'''<br>Kamala's slow, cautious steps slow further... less out of caution, because... the bush is just the bush. But... well, all those little eyes... those cute faces! Staring! Peering! SO CUTE! But SO SERIOUS! It's downright worrying... and she's paused with one foot lifted in exaggerated but classic 'I am SNEAKING here' posture, knee nearly up under her chin.<br><br>And then she's being dragged down with a rustle in the bushes and a very Kamala-esque squeal she cuts off by clamping her hand over her mouth, eyes widening. She peers towards the raygun-armed squirrel, then to Doreen... back and forth a few times. She has a feeling like that's actually just a normal squirrel with a toy. Like he's brandishing this toy ray gun because Doreen asked him to. And maybe promised him snacks. Or, maybe, he did it because Squirrel Girl is good publicity for squirrels and he's just helping out?<br><br>She'll consider this later. For now, she hisses out, "Oh no! They must be the recon force! What do we /do/?!"<br><br>It takes an awful lot of effort to get Kamala to play along with nonsense. Like, you have to make her vaguely aware of it. Sososoooo much effort.<br> <br>

:'''{{#var:613|Vivian Vision (613)}} has posed:'''<br>The noises and bush based rustling are, perhaps not unusual in a New Jersey park, but given that Viv can match vocal patterns to two people she knows. And uhm. Some nature documentaries about squirrels. She adjusts course to make a little detour of her own. <br><br> Of course she's not in a cosplay outfit today. So perhaps not quite as easy to recognise for one of the pair! But on the other hand there aren't exactly a lot of AI walking about in the world. So who can say for sure. <br><br> She is however unaware of the potential dangers of any interplanetary invasions right now! So makes absolutely zero effort to sneak or hide. Just strolling along like it's a normal day in the park in their general direction.<br> <br>

:'''{{#var:1409|Doreen Green (1409)}} has posed:'''<br>Doreen has a fist full of Kamala's top at the shoulder, looking through the bushes at all the little eyes. While Ray-gun Charlie scampers around chittering to a symphony of replies from as many squirrels as there are in this park. Which is a lot. There are a lot of squirrels. It's too many squirrels. And one really robust and disrespectful chipmonk. Churlish is what he is. <br><br>"We... uh... hold on." She releases Kamala to grab the scrip she has folded up in her back pocket, of a suit that is way too tight to have pockets, and flips through the pages after licking her thumb. "blah blah blah, ray gun.. oh, right.." She nods to Kamal and waves, "Back in character.." INSTANTLY SHE'S VERY SERIOUS AGAIN. <br><br>"We have to seperate them them from the coffea arabica! They've replaced all the nuts in Squirrel topia with coffee beans." This is exactly the kind of scienc fiction dribble that JJ Abrahams wets himself over. Can you even imagine how many lens flares there would have already been? <br><br>Where Kamala may not have noticed, Vivian certainly will. There are digital cameras positioned all over the place, with a very familiar Tippy-Toe, because of her pink ear bow, scampering around to get angles! "Do you th-" PEW PEW PEWW, it's classical ray gun toy sounds. Orange cap lighting up when Ray Gun Charlie AYEEEE leaps into the bushes and shoots his weapon at Doreen. Who falls back on her back, one leg folding up beneath her with her hand clutching her chest! "I've been undone by foul villain! Carry on..." Her voice cracks, croaking hoarse, clutching at Kamala's arm. Gently, dyingly, pawing at it.. "Carry on..." <br><br>~Fin <br> <br>

:'''{{#var:1076|Kamala Khan (1076)}} has posed:'''<br>Kamala's eyebrows perk up, her eyes widening as she tries to peek at the script. Sure, presumably there's no part for a daring young Kamala to arrive and save the day, but... well, she is _also_ a writer of fine speculative fiction! And she's always looking for new inspiration and writing partners to bounce ideas off of.<br><br>And while she might not have scripted lines, as soon as Doreen snaps back into character, Kamala provides an appropriately melodramatic gasp and look of _shock_! And horror! And... are those adorable eyes a little bigger than they were a moment ago? Maybe. Maybe.<br><br>Yes. It's okay, she's not using her powers for evil and it barely uses up any energy so she'll only be kind of extra hungry after. It's fine. Totes fine.<br><br>And then Doreen is slain! Struck down in her prime by a cold, uncaring universe that would dear give such a fiendishly dashing squirrel a ray gun!<br><br>"NOOOOOOO! I will avenge you, Doreen! Or my name isn't Kamala..." She inhales deeply<br><br>"KHAAAAAAN!!"<br><br>It is very dramatic. Downright Shatneresque. She tries to make sure she only ever so slightly peeks down at Doreen to try and puzzle out how long to hold the yell before the end credits roll.<br> <br>

:'''{{#var:613|Vivian Vision (613)}} has posed:'''<br>It's true that Vivian is very likely to be aware of such cameras. Not only do the lenses reflect light in ways she can sense but the digital cameras used for such a filming project probably are wireless. If they're uploading to a central computer she can probably read it in real time! Either way not wanting to spoil the production she simply edits herself out of shot. Real time holoprojecting the light around herself so she doesn't show on camera. <br><br> A little more tricky is getting such an edit just right so the organic eyes can still she her just fine. She wouldn't want anyone walking into her or getting stepped on. Or just getting shocked when she appears out of no-where! <br><br> Even if it probably will make Doreen suspect she's a vampire or something along those lines.... <br><br> Cutting out the sound however. Is trickier still. Especially when you've just stumbled upon your high school girlfriend crawling around in a bush surrounded by squirrels doing a William Shatner impression. She bursts out laughing. So loud a few people jogging in the park give her worried looks and change their intended course..<br> <br>

:'''{{#var:1409|Doreen Green (1409)}} has posed:'''<br>AAAAAAAAAAAAAAHN! <br><br>Doreen remains motionless, really milking the shot for all the dramatic effect she can possibly muster. Though a cautious eye turned to look at her will see she is definitely peeking up at Kamala and grinning. "And scene! That's the trailer!" She pops up easily, dusting off her thighs and butt of bits of dirt and vegitation, "Man, you've got a set of pipes on you, you ever thought about being in the talkies?" Hand down to help Kamala up. <br><br>Because there's laughter. <br><br>Familiar-ish laughter from a VAMPIRE. <br><br>A god damned pink skinned VAMPIRE. <br><br>Doreen doesn't yet see Vivian, but she has pretty good senses of her own! Squinting at the location from wince AI laughter originates, she's still grinning, but with a curious sort of quirk to her brows. Director Tippy-Toe, however, is not happy! She is chittering and waving the camera around. Something squirrel something squirrel, under this conditioins, something squirrel. <br><br>"It's fine, we can edit it out in post. You guys!" She turns to the dozens of squirrels who are now coming over to sit on their haunches with their hands up in front of them like prarie dogs. "Were great.. Charlie? I felt the fierceness. Sally... your expressions are incredible. Ch- who are you." She peers down at the tiny Chipmonk sitting with all the squirrels. <br><br>He chitters. <br><br>"Oh. You're Charlie's cousin?"... "Alright, works for me." <br> <br>

:'''{{#var:1076|Kamala Khan (1076)}} has posed:'''<br>Kamala takes that offered hand and levers herself up, although, really, her natural springiness... well, not natural, but like /powered/ springiness helps a lot. And her natural perk and vim and vigor really help propel her! And then her eyes widen, her mouth falls open. She knows that laugh! It's no vampire! That is the laugh of the most dangerous game of all! An ex! Well, okay, she's not the most dangerous game of all. She's pretty dangerous, but only to bad people. And she's always been super nice to Kamala.<br><br>And while Doreen's dealing with the post-cut crew meeting, Kamala bends and stretches, and her upper body _pops_ out of the foliage right next to Viv with a bright smile. "Viv! IT's... you're... here and... squirrels! SO MANY SQUIRRELS! ...Are you here for them? Did you decide to try art /and/ film? You're so ambitious! C'mon into the... set? I dunno! They're done filming! It was really dramatic. I think it might win like... _awards_. I don't think this could be a more independent film, like, I guess I'm in it now and I didn't even audition. Super independent."<br> <br>

:'''{{#var:613|Vivian Vision (613)}} has posed:'''<br>"It's a wonder they are able to use camera equipment built for Humans," Vivian notes curiously. "To a squirrel the frame rate on a Human movie is probably a lot like those old Cinemagraphs. Where it's just a series of still imagines that are moved by a hand crank. And tend to only loop for a few seconds." <br><br> Her head tilts. "I suppose it wouldn't be impossible to re-write the software and make a few modifications to off the shelf digital cameras though..." <br><br> It probably wouldn't be the weirdest thing someone has done at GIRL. Plus this wacky idea only has a very tiny chance of destroying the fabric of space &amp; time. Assuming of course Dr Doom isn't stopping by to see Valeria when Doreen is there. Then all bets are off. <br><br> "I am entirely here through co-incidence," she explains. "I was picking up things for GIRL and heard you cry out. It's a very distinctive cry." It is not the first time Viv has heard Kamala make a Star Trek reference. It will not be the last. "It's probably still in the post. But I did actually buy you some of the official merch. From the anime convention." Hopefully she's not counted as one of Kamala's seven evil exes. That'd make her sad.<br> <br>

:'''{{#var:1409|Doreen Green (1409)}} has posed:'''<br>With the cast and crew appropriately appreciated, Doreen claps her hands and motions to the small basket of walnuts she'd brought along, "Alright, everyone break for lunch." As she has people to talk to! As she approaches Kamala and Vivian, she yanks the branch from her top and tosses it away, then pulls twigs out of her hair and tail. Which is swishing back and forth as she comes up, hops, and bounces to a stop beside Kamala and in front of Vivian! <br><br>"Hey! Vivian." She points with a big buck toothed grin, adjusting her headband after fixing her hair. It is impossible to tell if her cheeks are red because her cheeks are always rosey, "Good to see you again." She wraps her arm around her new costar in Squirrel Nut Zippers (rights pending) the Galactic Invasion for Planet Squirreltopia: Two. All nuts are off this time. <br><br>The title is a work in progress. <br><br>"She was great in her one scene, I think I may hae to bring her back to shoot a couple of retakes.." Her fingers gently knuckle push Kamala's shoulder, "But I'm excited, I think she's going places." <br> <br>

:'''{{#var:1076|Kamala Khan (1076)}} has posed:'''<br>Kamala bestows upon Vivian one snug, lingering hug. With an extra little _squeeze_ so it's almost like a hug in a hug, "Well! I owe coincidence a thanks then! It's always lovely seeing you!" She peers up at the cameras, lips pressing into a thoughtful line. "Maybe Squirrels are way more competent at using tech than we realize, and they just don't do it normally because actually being the dominant species on Earth is just too much trouble?"<br><br>She sounds fairly concerned that this might in fact be a valid theory. At least for a few moments before Doreen's joining them in the wake of the cast meeting, and she's being pulled into that friendly embrace, one arm looping around Doreen's shoulders, other still around Vivian, Kamala, the friendship glue of this little triangle!<br><br>"Oh! I haven't... I mean, I did a couple like class video presentations, but if you could really get me into like... filming things regularly I think it'd be really neat! And I need to do more posing for Viv's art! And I have /so/ much fanfic to write and..."<br><br>She tilts her head, lips pursed, "I can write while we're waiting for cameras and set decorations to be set up, and while Viv's waiting for paintings to dry or... uhhh.. pencils to dry?"<br><br>Kamala sighs. Art and film! So much to keep track of!<br> <br>

:'''{{#var:613|Vivian Vision (613)}} has posed:'''<br>"It is quite a small world though," Vivian admits. "Not in physical dimensions but the common saying. Used when you run into people. You see I ran into Ms Green at the anime convention for the late night panels." Her head tilts. "I found it remarkable how detailed your plan for optimal booth visiting was. It turned out to be remarkably similar to the optimal distance map I calculated using some high level crowd movement mathematics plus a lot of real time data. I guess convention going experience counts for a lot." <br><br> And really those plan differences are probably down to different preferences in content creators. <br><br> "She does make a pretty great model. Willing to take direction. Likes costumes. I've built up quite the sci-fi costume collection now. Even if I'm not entirely sure quite how much use some of the more niche outfits will be." She glances over at the Squirrels. Then to Doreen. "What is the title of the movie you're making?"<br> <br>

:'''{{#var:1409|Doreen Green (1409)}} has posed:'''<br>Kamala's inquiries on whether she truly does have some position on the crew, "Hecka yeah! Man, you delivered improve lines in the heat of the moment without breaking the emotionality of the scene..." She kisses her fingers and blooms them out like a budding flower, "It was magical. Truly. You're always welcome on any of my productions. We shoudl exchange contact deets." Because she's not sure if any version of her has ever met any version of Kamala. <br><br>Multiverses are weird. <br><br>"I also need writing partners because I'm more into the whole action of making movies and not the writing stuff down for people to read part... I mean I've done a little fanfic, who hasn't wanted to read about Wonder Woman in a romcom with Captain America, amirite, but really it's just fluffer stuff between my youtube uploads." <br><br>A glance from Vivian, to Kamala. Tilting her head to the side as to inspect said Khan, "Hm... true. Wait, you have costumes?!" To Vivian, turning to look at her. "What kind of costumes, I like costumes, when are we putting on costumes?" <br><br>Tilte of the movie. "Squirrel Nut Zippers (rights pending) the Galactic Invasion for Planet Squirreltopia: Two. All nuts are off this time." <br><br>"I'm still working on it." <br> <br>

:'''{{#var:1076|Kamala Khan (1076)}} has posed:'''<br>Kamala's eyes are wide, stunned, downright starry really, "Oh my god! Really? I'm still kinda bummed I missed the convention! It seemed really fun, there's been a ton of really cool cosplay online!" She sighs, almost deflates really, she _does_ regret meeting it, it seemed so cool. But like, she's meeting Doreen out here, and she's run into Viv, and Vive's complimenting her ability as a model, and talking about the costumes she's worn and-and-and <br><br>*Kamala.exe has suffered an error and must be closed*<br><br>"Coffee! We should get coffee and like... go... coffee! That's what they do on movies after they finish filming! Everyone gets coffee and they talk about... uhh... the shoot! And... that's a really good title!" She clears her throat and mumbles, "Oh! I mean, they're... like, I dunno if they'd fit the film really, the costumes, we might need to do like, another film and... I mean some of them are like... preeeeetty close to copyright infringement." She nods solemnly. Oh yes, so very close to copyright infringement.<br> <br>

:'''{{#var:613|Vivian Vision (613)}} has posed:'''<br>"Captain America used to date one of my relatives," Vivian says solemnly. "But since they split up I'm on Team Janet so I couldn't write anything about Captain America. I suppose I could but it'd have to be pretty scathing and I'd rather not do that because... And don't tell Janet I said this... he's a decent guy." She leans in and whispers for the last bit. Just in case anyone nearby is listening and likely to report back on her. <br><br> She's pretty sure Janet van Dyne wouldn't be seen dead in a New Jersey park but she totally has people to be in parks for her. Although statistically they're probably doing more important things than hanging around in parks. Probably. <br><br> "I draw sketches of people. And sometimes they cosplay or wear outfits I've picked up. I have a Nier 2B costume, what I'm told is an Emma Frost costume but I am pretty sure was just spare stuff from JVD Fashion I was borrowing, and a few others. I even got Kamala a Star Wars outfit. Oh and you saw me in a cosplay outfit at the convention." <br><br> She holoprojects the selfie image in the air. "I probably look quite different without the make-up on."<br> <br>

:'''{{#var:1409|Doreen Green (1409)}} has posed:'''<br>It isn't that Doreen hadn't recognized Vivian, at least not after talking with her for a bit, but seeing the image projected and the woman standing infront of her... Well those are just two different people! "Wow." She nods slowly, deadpan glancing betwixt, then nods again. "Well you really killed it with the makeup and costuming. I would absolutely be down to be one of your sketches though? I feel like I kind of owe you, right?" She grins and squeezes poor, flustered, Kamala's shoulder. Though she lets her go afterwards, stretching her arms up with the fingers linked and her palms reversed in the air. <br><br>"I could absolutely go for some coffee." That is, after all, what movie stars do. She's not a movie star, but still. Play the part. Be the star. "I remember hearing about that, Janet and Steve right? Yeah... shame. They were great click bait." She shrugs, not really picking sides, and chitters over her shoulder. The majority of the squirrels have taken off, but Tippy-Toe is still chatting up the chipmonk. <br><br>Be damned if it doesn't look like they're flirting. <br><br>She motions at Vivian, then back at Tippy-Toe, "What did I tell you? Attention whore.." Then to kamala too, pointing over at the mouthy little squirrel with her perty pink bow. "She's an attention whore." <br> <br>

:'''{{#var:1076|Kamala Khan (1076)}} has posed:'''<br>Kamala sighs out and mumbles softly, "She draws /really good/ sketches of people! Like, I never modelled for anyone before, and Vivian does super good work!" She's quite mum on Janet and her potential for having a network of spies. She's pretty sure all those online rumors /are/ just clickbait.<br><br>And if they're not? She's happy to not remark on them out of extra security. She glances over to Viv and hums, "Would it be wrong to do like... a... legally distinct desert princess costume look for me?"<br><br>She looks around the park with a thoughtful frown, and then fires finger guns at Tippy-Toe, "Aww! Don't let anyone discourage you! That bow's /super cute/ and not at all attention whore-y! You do you!" That's Kamala, always supportive. "We should find a place that does coffee and like... snacks! I always prefer the snacks to the coffee."<br> <br>

:'''{{#var:613|Vivian Vision (613)}} has posed:'''<br>Given that Squirrels have far better vision than Humans there is pretty much zero chance Vivian wouldn't be recognised by Doreen. Or the Squirrels. Her holographic systems aren't designed to fool animal senses. Just Humans. It's probably something she should work on improving at GIRL! Likely more important than tiny cameras for squirrels to make movies with. But priorities right? <br><br> "I don't feel like you owe me anything Doreen," she assures. "I always want my models to have a fun time. So there is no pressure or obligation. It's just like... A way for me to learn more about what it is to be Human. By creating art for the sake of enjoyment." <br><br> "I can email you some images to review my portfolio in more detail to help you decide. Any feedback is welcome. And I can get you Kamala's contact info too if she'd like." She glances to Kamala. "I could try? I don't know how historically accurate it would be though." <br><br> A nod. "I'd be happy to accompany you to a cafe, but I don't really drink or eat so... I don't really consume coffee."<br> <br>

:'''{{#var:1409|Doreen Green (1409)}} has posed:'''<br>"Well, 'owe' is a strong word." Doreen says with a dismissive swat of her hand, "I want to do some modelling, but you feel free to send me your portfolio anyways! I'd love to see them." She puts her hands on her wide hips, peering back and forth betwixt Kamala and Vivian with a slow creeping grin. "Yeah, let's go get some coffee... TIPPY TOE! Awaaaaay!" She sally forths with a chop of her hand! <br><br>But rather than taking off at a run, she throws her arms around both and ushers them forward in an Naruto run style exit of the park. <br><br>Because this is Doreen Green and nothing is every normal. <br> <br>
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