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[mayormaynot]

Well, hey there folks.

[The Mayor sits in his room, smiling cheerfully down at his communicator. He's a nice-looking man with a friendly voice and a kindly demeanor.]

Wow - what an adventure, huh? [He raises a hand to forestall arguments.] Now, before anyone gets mad at me, I'm not saying, "Gee, it's great to be here." I've got plenty to get back to - heck, I'm the mayor of the greatest city there is, and I don't want it to have to get along without me! But that doesn't make this anything less than an adventure, and I say even if we're mad or sad or something we still make the best of it.

So let's start out with introductions! "We all already know each other," you're probably all groaning, and I say to that, settle down, let me catch up a little. I'm Mayor Richard Wilkins of Sunnydale. And I'm really glad to meet each and every one of you, and I'm looking forward to having more adventures with you all!

And now it's your turn. Be nice to me, and step forward and tell me your name and what you do here.

Comments

text; hi hope

[picnmix]

[ wow who's this creep ]

hello im nathan young and i mostly just get pissed and pleasure myself

are you a paedophile

video; oh my god you monster

[mayormaynot]

[Well well you seem like the sort of young person who should go die in a fire because you're polluting our fine country, though a fire admittedly seems a little bit quick...but never let it be said he's not merciful.]

Ha ha, you seem like a spirited young man! Look, is it okay with you if I keep using video? I just can't figure out this darn texting thing.

[majestyofthethrone]

Where's Sunnydale?

I'm Seraphim Dias. I'm just a passenger.

[mayormaynot]

Gonna ask you the same thing I asked Nathan Young right above me - is it okay with you if I just keep using this video? Teleconferencing is something I'm used to, but I still haven't gotten the hang of this texting.

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[heltersskelter]

[wow you are everything Tate hates]

Are you for real?

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[mayormaynot]

[And the Mayor pats his shoulder

and pats his chest

and pats his face


and then beams like a goshdarn ray of sunshine.]

Looks like it! Hello there, young man!

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[theshabbiestofmen]

[When Remus Lupin thinks you're a dork, it's time to seriously reevaluate your choices. Remus gives the mayor a little smile, amused and pleased all at once.]

I can't say I've heard of Sunnydale, but then again I'm not from America, so. My name is Remus, Remus Lupin. As for what I do-- well, I research, mostly.

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[mayormaynot]

Well, isn't that great!

[Cheery as heck!]

What sorts of things do you research?

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[faderbroderson]

[This man reminds him, absurdly, of Steve Newlin. The cheer is false and what lies beneath is not so friendly. But Godric does not judge harshly upon first appearances. This is a politician, after all. Perhaps he can no longer slip out from beneath the mask, and it has become a part of him.]

Sunnydale. This is in America somewhere, I take it?

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[mayormaynot]

Right you are!

[The Mayor's energy is undiminished by Godric's comparative lack of it; he just bustles and beams right along.]

In beautiful Southern California. Don't you just love that name, too? Sunnydale. Really captures the essence of the place.

(voice.)

[carbonite]

Yeah, it's a real good time adventure for all of us.

(voice.)

[mayormaynot]

Now, young man, weren't you listening when I said that I didn't mean that I was happy to be here? That sort of sarcasm is unnecessary - and what's more, people won't take you seriously when you use it!

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[growling]

[ Oh my god it's Mr. Rogers. You haven't heard enough of those jokes, have you? Here, have another one. ]

Welcome to the neighborhood.

[ But Josh is smiling, because hey, friendly people are nice, he's okay with more of those here. RIGHT....... although he is mildly skeptical, because nobody's that cheerful. ]

You won't find much of an official political structure here, but all of the departments can always use a hand. [ And speaking of political. ] What state?

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[mayormaynot]

[And Josh gets a great big smile.]

The Great State of California. Sunnydale's about, oh, a hundred miles outside of Los Angeles. And well away from all its pollution - yuck!

Can I ask where you're from?

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[faithlessly]

[ he thinks about just watching this whole thing for a while, really does. but buffy never said that he couldn't talk to the guy, and let's face it even if she had, there's no way he's passing up on this. ]

Ain't you just a goddamn ray of sunshine.

video.

[mayormaynot]

I appreciate that sentiment, I really do! But I am going to have to warn you about your language there, young man. I just don't like talking with people who curse.

voice;

[andyouwill]

It is quite a welcome diversion to make your acquaintance, Mayor Wilkins of Sunnydale. I hope you will in no way be offended if I say I have seldom encountered a sentient being so American as you appear to be.

voice;

[mayormaynot]

Offended?

[He beams.]

Heck, that's quite a compliment! I'm proud to be American, and I always have been. Now, let me guess from your accent...England?

not here; ( 1.2 )

[tirade]

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[tirade]

[ she already knew some form of a broadcast would show up on the network, having learned of the mayor's appearance from faith, but it still makes her pause for a moment before flicking on the video feed. she'd considered leaving it alone, probably the more intelligent option, but it's difficult to resist. ]

Don't you mean ex-mayor? [ :) ]

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[slipperysoul]

[ Someone does not enjoy having to deal with even the sight of your face, but hey, that's fine, he can just snarl and have to try really hard not to vamp out. ]

You and I? We need to talk.

video

[mayormaynot]

[Oh well hi there! Been a while, been a while. The Mayor's smile doesn't even flag upon seeing good old Angel, though he does give a little nod of recognition.]

Well, I've never been one to avoid chatting! It's good to see you looking so well.

[Yup. Go right ahead.]

voice;

[jilt]

My, my. You've settled in well, haven't you?

video forever;

[mayormaynot]

[He knows that voice.]

Thanks to a few very kind people, that I have.

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[became]

Two politicians aboard-- Petrelli can finally have his space election.

...I hope you don't mind if I take a New Yorker's stand on the 'greatest city' bit, by the way.

[ wow somebody's pulling a sinatra melded with cary grant vibe as hard as he can here. ]

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[mayormaynot]

[He takes quiet note of "Petrelli" - second time he's heard it. But for Neal, he's all smiles:]

Son, I gotta tell you, I think we're gonna have to fight now. Normally, I don't get my hands dirty, but to defend the honor of my fair city... [And a moment later he laughs - ] I'm just kidding, of course! Don't much care for New York myself, but I can see why people would.

[northerner]

[ jesus is this guy drunk no one is ever this happy. ]

You're a ruler, in your land?

[mayormaynot]

[The Mayor laughs - ]

Now, that's a way to put it! Way you said it, sounds like you could use me to measure a length of string. But yup - I'm a "ruler."

text;

[blunted]

Find a spot for your poster?

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[mayormaynot]

You know, that's kind of a sad story. Went to put it up in my room, and not a lick of tape to be found. Gonna have to check around, see if anyone's got any.

should i apologize about your inbox now or later.

[sufferances]

This is quite the introduction.

[ w o w ]

never

[mayormaynot]

[He gets serious for just a moment.]

Can I admit something?

[unparental]

...and suddenly, Junior League meetings in the living room flashbacks.

[ but she's amused more than anything else. ]

Jenna Sommers, head of the therapy department.

[mayormaynot]

[Oh good someone in power]

Ohhh, so you're the young lady who's keeping everyone from going completely off their rockers. They given you any medals yet?

[lifewithoutrest]

That's quite an optimistic view. [She studies him for a long moment, trying to read him.] Rather cheerful for a man who's just been abducted from his home.

[mayormaynot]

Well, the way I figure, I could sit around moping about everything I've lost, or I could try to make the best of it.

[His smile doesn't even falter.]

And I've never gotten these "pessimists" who decide, oh, things are a little bit rough, might as well give up. Nosirree - I'm gonna keep charging right ahead!

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[loyalpup]

[He is so charmed by this nice fellow that all he can do is grin]

I'm Tom and I work in the gardens now.

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[mayormaynot]

Well, hey there Tom!

[He grins right back.]

So you're the nice young fellow we have to thank for all those delicious veggies in the fridge!

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[gothchicklit]

[ October doesn't necessarily have problems with people being cheery - to each their own - but no one should be that excited about being kidnapped and tossed onto a spaceship. It's weird. But she'll play nice and keep her "You must be crazy" judgement to herself. ]

Trust me, the adventures here aren't as enjoyable as you seem to think they'll be.

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[mayormaynot]

Oh, don't get me wrong, there, miss. I don't necessarily anticipate a lot of fun and games and all that.

[He smiles cheerily.]

Doesn't make it less exciting, though. Heck, you know, I'm from a small town, getting up in years, just a regular old politician of a town that runs smoothly - kind of thought I'd live out my whole life without a decent adventure. Excitement's kind of new to me.