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Post by Newspaper Swatting Queen on Jul 31, 2016 21:42:49 GMT
I thought this thread would be a nice way to keep track of Hatty's posts since they're so few and far inbetween. The last one I wrote was before we moved forums, so that's saying something ^.^;;
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Post by Newspaper Swatting Queen on Jul 31, 2016 22:07:57 GMT
News Update Jul. 21, 2015 'Okay, don't be nervous. You can do this. Just read out loud, that's all you've got to do.'Hatty smiled into the camera and tried to keep focused. "Hello! My name is Hatty Bellcrest, and this is the news. CopperFlower Skyscraper
The streets surrounding the CopperFlower Skyscraper are still closed off as police are searching for a man that broke into the building earlier today and murdered an unaccounted number of men and women. The police have yet to release an official statement, but have asked the public to stay indoors, alert and call them immediately if you see any suspicious behavior or a.. 6’4’’ werewolf.. in a suit? *cough* Do not approach, as he is extremely dangerous.
'I only wanted a burger!'
A fight at McDonDon’s on the corner of Garfield Avenue and Cherry Lane was resolved earlier today by the help of Argent Mind, the Knight and three unidentified heroes. *Amateur footage of Jodie eating a kid’s cellphone*The woman who attacked the staff and customers after not getting served is currently in the Towers custody, awaiting trial. Stadium Fight in Capital City
Blurry live footage of the Capital City battle is circulating the internet as what seems like a fierce fiasco hit the stadium last night. Gunshots and explosions were heard by civilians coming from the stadium, and what appears to be a local gang in the old stadium was attacked by the infamous Ravagers. Even though many details are obscure at the minute, the chief of Police has given his word that the criminals clearly involved in the conflict will be apprehended."
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Post by Newspaper Swatting Queen on Jul 31, 2016 22:16:25 GMT
News Update Sep. 2, 2015
'Another day begins. Better put on my prize winning smile~'“Good morning Heartania! I am Hatty Bellcrest, and this is the news. The Ravagers There is still no trace of the ‘Ravagers’ group that attacked the city two days ago. Police are doing everything they can to find them and asks citizens to contact the Tower immediately if any of these- “ *blurry camera footage of Reaver, Nariko, Inferno and Snowflake flashes across the screen, all wearing disguises*“-females are sighted. They are armed and extremely dangerous. Moran; Victim of unknown gangster club? Neighbours used to describe Moran as a quiet man who rarely had any company. They were thoroughly shocked when sounds of gunshots and, what the police suspects to be, a small controlled explosion detonated inside his house. At the same time several felons with connections to Moran, who now is revealed to be a man with a criminal past, were found dead all over of Heartania. The police suspects it to be a gang related revenge plan as the second man found dead inside the house was Moran’s henchman and second in charge, ‘Jimbo’, was well known in the criminal community. Heartania Bridge
Although Heartania’s main bridge is under reconstruction it’s been reopened for traffic. It’s still recommended to travel by ferry if you’re planning to go to the main land, as the airport is currently working at minimal capacity and bringing in only necessary supplies. The restoration of the police department is also well under way and will hopefully be completed sometime soon. Adrian Cooper The wanted researcher, doctor and now murderer, was caught yesterday afternoon and is currently in the Tower’s custo-“ *Hatty looks confused, mouths ‘what?’ to the side of the camera*“..I’m so sorry Heartania, I nearly served you yesterday’s news.” *She tilts her head back to the camera again with a charming smile*“The latest we have on Adrian Cooper is as follows; The ex-doctor was forcefully removed from the Tower’s custody by two unidentified villains. How this came to happen is still pretty unclear, but rumour has it he was stripped of his cybernetic enhancements only hours before the kidnapping. All of the villains involved, including Adrian Cooper, are extremely dangerous. Do not approach them and contact the Tower immediately if sighted. Black fog
Police are still hesitant to release information regarding the dark shroud consuming the park. We have unconfirmed reports that a team of local archeologists are excavating inside the park in an attempt to find the source of this seemingly other-wordly curse laying upon the park. Party All Night Long~~
The last few days haven’t put a damper on the party mood as the local nightclubs are going stronger than ever. Citizens are still asked to exercise caution in the late hours of the night.’ I am Hatty Bellcrest, and I wish you a lovely day with the freshest of yesterday’s news.” Hatty laughed jokingly, but if one looked closely at her seconds before the screen switched to the weather one could clearly see her eyes sending daggers to the poor soul standing next to the camera.
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Post by Newspaper Swatting Queen on Aug 1, 2016 10:54:48 GMT
Off-Screen Sep. 7, 2015 “HATTIE!!” The loud, female voice echoed off the walls in the small cafeteria and caused Hatty to tighten her grip around the large cup of coffee in front of her. Though Hatty was an early rise-early shine kind of girl, she despised that she had to wake up at 5 am to go to work. Her co-worker’s piercing voice did nothing to lighten her mood. “YOU LUCKY B*TCH!” “..huh?” Hatty, sitting at a table with two sound technicians, looked up at the platinum blonde woman who either was overjoyed or going to throw a fit. “How! I just don’t see it!” The woman marched over to them in her high, red heels. “I have been here a year. A WHOLE YEAR! Yet YOU, the rookie, get to do a LIVE INTERVIEW with Salvatore Ragno HIMSELF!” The woman placed her hands on Hatty’s shoulders and pretended to choke her. The other persons seated at the table started to laugh all the while Hatty forced her twitching hands away from the boiling cup of coffee and underneath the table. “Haha- I don’t even know what you’re talking about,” she laughed nervously. “Check your phone! You’re scheduled for the 12 am news.”
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Post by Newspaper Swatting Queen on Aug 1, 2016 11:15:34 GMT
Off-Screen Oct. 7, 2015 Hatty was given the finishing touches to her make-up in front of the cameras when her blonde friend in red high heels approached her with a glass of water. “Hattie, are you alright? You look a bit pale-“ “I’m fine,” Hatty smiled and accepted the glass of water, “can I get a minute for a phone call?” “No, you’ll have to make it later. Show off your sweetest smile and have fun talking to Ragno.” Hatty’s eyes narrowed a bit, as the tone in the young woman’s voice tilted a bit towards sarcasm. “What’s that supposed to mean?” “You will know.” The blonde woman winked and stepped back, hiding herself from Heartania’s view as Hatty shook her head. 'Focus. It’s time to stop worrying and do your job.'
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Post by Newspaper Swatting Queen on Aug 1, 2016 11:28:12 GMT
News Update Oct. 13, 2015 “Good day Heartania! My name is Hatty Bellcrest, and first of all we have some breaking news. Blast at the Bronze Tree A bomb has just gone off in the Bronze Tree bar at the foreshore. Police are arriving at the scene as we speak and we will keep you updated as soon we know anything more.T Blaze at the Blythe's The home of the fifth richest man in Heartania, Mr. William Blythe, lit up like a bonfire in the early morning hours. No one was hurt, but the local fire department has yet to find an explanation as to why a fire started in the seemingly empty house. Breaking old records
Heartanian insurance companies have, in total, made over 200,000,000 in profit the past fiscal year. More about this with my colleague, Steve N. Guy, after our special guest appearance. Back in business
Two of the largest museums in Heartania, Central Heartania and Hallam Art Museum, are reopening their doors to the public in a few minutes. The museums sustained a fair bit of damage during the riots three nights ago, one of them being bombed and the other scavenged by criminals and protesters alike. “We will make-do with the pieces we have left for now,” says the spokesman of Hallam Art Museum, Felicity Belgrave, “but in a couple of days we expect a shipment of masterpieces, relics and bits of everything in between to replace what has been damaged. Although the cultural heritage and art that have been lost can never fully be recovered, we know that the upcoming changes to the exhibitions will be better, hopefully giving the people of Heartania a spark of hope in the aftermaths of this catastrophe.” "Speaking of hope in dire circumstances; our guest today is one of the most generous benefactors of this city and a very helping hand after these last few days. Welcome, Mr. Salvatore Ragno.” "Allo? Police?"
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Post by Newspaper Swatting Queen on Aug 1, 2016 12:03:17 GMT
Interview | Salvatore Ragno "Speaking of hope in dire circumstances; our guest today is one of the most generous benefactors of this city and a very helping hand after these last few days. Welcome, Mr. Salvatore Ragno.”
Hatty turned 70 degrees to her left and smiled over the desk at their newly arrived guest.
Ragno smiled at the young woman. Here was his time to shine. "Thank you very much, Miss Bellcrest, especially for that kind introduction. Too kind, perhaps! I must say, it's a pleasure to be here." He nodded appreciatively.
“It’s an introduction well earned,” Hatty beamed back, “especially since you have been providing most of the funds that’s helping this city recover through the Citadel’s extensive plans of restoring and recovering the damages that’s been done. What inspired you to help Heartania?”
Ragno's smile faded slightly. "I truly cannot take all the credit. It is true that, when the terrible disasters struck, I was moved in my heart to aid this city. After all, my homelands in Europe have seen more than their fair share of strife these last few decades. The pain of what I saw there has, I think, stayed with me. How could I not do everything I can to save lives here?" He shrugged, nodding sadly. "What good is wealth if you do not use it for good? My old mother always told me to give whatever you can spare. However, there is something that must be acknowledged- although my heart was in the right place, I knew not where to begin. And that, miss Bellcrest, is why I must give most, if not all, of the credit to the High Chancellor of Heartanina."
"That man is the real reason for the recovery. He called me as soon as he was appointed, and I was swiftly sold on his wisdom and good-nature. I pledged him my wealth and support, and with it he has done infinitely more than I ever could have done alone. There have been detractors, people who would doubt him for their own nefarious goals. A man called Acchilleus, a rogue if ever I've heard one, tried to connive his way into making me doubt my support."
"That man was a snake! Look at all the good that has been done already! Anyone who would resort to such dishonesty is a man not to be trusted, nay, not to be accepted. No, people of Heartania, do not allow yourselves to be swayed off course. The High Chancellor, my friend, will save this city, and I will aid him every step of the way."
Suddenly sheepish, Ragno shook his head. "I apologise for that outburst... I just feel very passionate about those who would hurt this recovery."
Hatty did nothing but smile back at Ragno with a subtle, raised eyebrow. “Of course you do!” Hatty beamed back at the camera, “There is no doubt that your alliance with the Citadel has already started to bear fruit-“
*Hatty frowns slightly and glances past the cameras*
“-but still, I would like to ask is there anything you would like to add? A plea to the wealthier inhabitants of Heartania, perhaps?”
Ragno nodded, a smile breaking on his face. "That is a wonderful idea, miss Bellcrest!" He exclaimed, before turning to the camera once again. "Citizens of Heartainia, if you have wealth to spare I beg of you to offer your support to the aid efforts. It doesn't need to be a lot, but if you can, give something, as every dollar offered will go straight back into making this city great again."
“Thank you for coming Mr. Ragno,“ she turned her body back to the camera, for the first time with a nearly visible frown hidden underneath her smile.“We just received news that there seems to have been an accident, seemingly involving superhumans, on the highway to Capital city. We will keep you updated as the details come in.”
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Post by Newspaper Swatting Queen on Aug 1, 2016 16:49:41 GMT
-HNN HQ- Behind The Scenes “He’s outdone himself this time.” The make-up artist, a recently hired and sassy girl from one of the larger cities down south in the US, eyed up the exquisite, carefully handpicked box waiting to be unwrapped. A dark pink bow wrapped around a light pink and a black rose, highlighting just how much effort the sender had put in to decorating it, made the woman send Hatty, who currently was interviewing Ragno on camera, a jealous thought from the dressing room. “Who on earth spends that much money on gift wrapping?” She picked up the note attached to it and read it out loud, causing the women in the dressing room to snicker. “ ’Sharp thorns produce delicate roses~’ Cliché, as always.” “So we’ve narrowed it down to three possibilities; a rich boyfriend, a rich idiot, or a rich creep,” a second woman sat in a chair, reapplying her make-up, “Come to think about it; she never talks about her family or friends. Does she even have any?” Curiosity overtook female number one as she placed a hand dangerously near the box. “Yeah.. And she’s been getting these presents for weeks, but I’ve never seen her open a single one.” “Do you want to know what’s inside?” A third woman spoke up; she’d been sipping her coffee peacefully in another chair until now. Without delay she rose up and walked over to the messy table where the present had been precariously placed. “..there’s only one way to find out.” A pair of eager hands carefully lifted the lid and revealed its contents, making one of the bystanders exclaim as she peeked into the box: “Oh. My. God.” The smooth fabric played with the woman’s fingers as she held up the slick silk blouse in front of the little group. Astounded, she placed it on one of the tall chairs to admire and examine it closer. “T-this is handmade!” “You’ve got to be joking!“ “No, look at the seams! It looks like ‘Aute K. Tyr made it himself!” They murmured as the newest, and sassiest, employee placed a firm hand on it. “We should put it back in the box before Hattie or Hammonds walk in.”
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Post by Newspaper Swatting Queen on Aug 1, 2016 17:13:41 GMT
-HNN HQ- A Meeting Past Noon Hatty sighed and turned to Ragno, preparing an apology to excuse the short interview and compliment him on his charisma; however her arm was tugged by a blue eyed brunette who sternly told her that the boss wanted to see her. Hatty smiled calmly, looked back at Ragno and nodded him goodbye before she was off again. {Spoiler}As Hatty walked down the wide corridor with determined steps, she heard a familiar sound; the buzz of her cellphone. The sender was unknown to her.
‘Do you like it?’ Hatty kept walking as she read the SMS. *Beep!* ‘I’ve made it myself~ ‘A’ Hatty’s eyes narrowed; someone must’ve gotten their numbers mixed up. ‘Wrong number.’ She marched on, ignoring how silent the dressing room was as she passed it on her way to her boss’ office.
A bit later she knocked confidently on her boss’ door and entered the room, which screamed superiority compared to the workplace Hattie had received when she started in Heartania. The only thing their offices had in common was the messy stacks of paperwork which always seemed to haunt their desks.
“You called?” “Please, have a seat.” Hatty walked over to the only available chair placed opposite the desk and smiled politely at the aging man, who happily returned it.
“There are a couple of things I needed to talk to you about,” he began, “first off; the recent boosts around the city’s nightclubs have called for some things to be elaborated upon, like this man right here.” He took a bunch of papers from the corner of his desk and handed them to Hatty. “I want you to make a short news report on Benedict Strahm.” Hatty saw the sudden, unexplained twitch in his right eyebrow. “He’s been a rising star of sorts when it comes to rebuilding companies and making them profitable. Secondly-“
He coughed, a smokers’ rasped cough, and pulled out a pen which he held playfully between his fingers. “Hammonds will be covering the broadcasts for the rest of the day.”
“Oh,” Hatty said surprised, “may I ask why?” “Let me answer that with a question.” The man tapped the pen against the hard surface of the desk. “How have you been recently?” {Spoiler}Hatty suppressed a twitch in her right foot, which passed unnoticed by the man. “Never better!” Hatty leaned back in the chair. “I’m young, free and single and love the work that I do-” “I’ve heard otherwise,” he abruptly interrupted, “so let us start with the honest truth.”
The man in his early fifties leaned forwards, folding his hands as he placed them on the grand, simplistic desk. Hatty’s expression froze into a mask mimicking confusion. “Some of your colleagues are worried about you. It’s creating quite the fuss whenever a new ‘gift’ arrives, but you haven’t let it get to you...” He dragged the words out. “..until now. Which makes me ask, what’s changed?”
“Nothing’s changed.”
“Come on, Hattie. You know better than to lie to me.” His tone would have been teasing, if the topic of their discussion hadn’t been so serious. “What’s wrong?”
The pair stared at each other as Hatty remained silent. The balding man pulled out a slip of paper from a drawer in his desk and started jotting down something.
“You seem remarkably calm.” The corner of Hatty’s mouth twitched into half a smile as he scribbled something down, knowing that there was no point pressuring her; Hattie could be as stubborn as a donkey.
“If I’m scared.. Well, it means that he’s won.” “Not necessarily. Have you reported it to the police?” “I did,” Hatty answered politely, albeit with a hint of annoyance, “but they are too busy with everything else that’s been going on. A giftwrapping stalker isn’t exactly on top of their priority list.”
“I figured,” he folded the piece of paper and placed it on the edge of his desk, causing Hatty to tilt her head. “There’s a gym downtown- a friend of a friend’s place. Go check it out.“
Hatty’s eyes narrowed. “What’s so special about this gym?” “Nothing much.” “But?” “’To conquer fear, you must become fear.’” “So that’s your solution? To buff me up? I told you, I’m not scared.” “I never said you were.” He leaned onto his elbows, tapping the pen against the paper on the edge of the desk. “But there’s no harm in taking a couple of precautions. Also, you can interview Benedict Strahm on your way there.” {Spoiler}“Well..” Hatty rose up from the chair and picked up the piece of paper, “..it can’t hurt to take a look around.” She smiled and started to walk towards the door, presuming the meeting was over and done with.
“Oh! How is this case you’ve been working on coming along?” Hatty stopped and turned around with an annoyed expression. “As a matter of fact, I decided to drop it.” “Oh? Why?” “It was all based on gossip and slander from belittling business men. Why wouldn’t I drop it? Besides,” she tapped her fingers against the bunch of papers she’d just been given, “I get paid to research this.” They exchanged polite, if strained, smiles before Hatty exited the office.
{Spoiler}*Beep!* Hatty fished her cellphone out of her pocket again and read the text. It was from the same unknown number from earlier.
‘Rude! You opened the box~’ The message made Hatty stop, she was on her way back to the lunch room to grab a cup of coffee. 'Opened the box? But I haven’t received a box... Unless it's already arrived and somebody-'
The penny dropped and Hatty started sprinting down the corridors, cutting corners to find the quickest way to the dressing room. 'Fuck!'
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Post by Newspaper Swatting Queen on Aug 1, 2016 18:02:40 GMT
News Update Dec. 15, 2015 A different face spoke through the TV screen and reached the citizens of Heartania with a cheerful voice. “Good evening! My name is Alice Hammonds, and this is the news. Starlass Revealed! The dramatic demasking of Starlass was broadcasted across every major station in Heartania only a few minutes ago. There is little to no information right now, and the Tower is currently handling the situation with the utmost discretion. Odd Connection? The police have confirmed that there was a bomb that went off at the Bronze Tree earlier today. Luckily no one was killed, and all the wounded were moved to Heartania Hospital. However-“ *Hammonds’ voice drops dramatically*“-the danger was far from over as even the hospital underwent an attack only a few hours later. We have yet to confirm whether the same assailants were behind both of the attacks, but the situation is now under control thanks to a number of identified heroes.” *The pictures of Argent Mind, The Pursuer, Infra Red and Clueless appear on screen*“During the same time period a ten foot tall golem attacked a building, while a man used, what is thought to be, paper projectiles to create havoc. A hostage was killed in front of the helpless heroes, and the assaulters have fled the scene. All citizens are urged to use extreme caution in the surrounding area. Shooting Downtown There has been a shooting at a bar in downtown Heartania. Police are hesitant to release any details, but there is rumours that at least two victims have been severly injured. This has been the major events during the past six hours. Now we bring you the weather.”
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Post by Newspaper Swatting Queen on Aug 1, 2016 19:31:41 GMT
Interview | Benedict Strahm The Edited Version
“So, mister Strahm, what gave you the idea to come to Heartania?”
"Many reasons. Some economic, some personal. I've been eying this town for a while due how I spent some of my younger years here, as well as clear demand for more nightlife. I've been trying to open a club here for a while but unfortunately the city didn't want me. After the tragic cases the past few years I read about some of the most impacted areas, and one of them was The Village. Some of my time has been spent with some of the most amazing gay people I've ever known, and I felt I should assist a community that was on edge. If I hadn't acquired The Village, I don't think it would still be here, and that would be a shame for employees, consumers, the city, and myself."
“You really have turned it around! According to statistics, Strahm Nightlight is one of the best running companies in Heartania right now- at least among the businesses feeding off the city's nightlife. What makes it even more stunning is the fact that you dropped out of your economics and business studies. What happened after you left your hometown?”
"The common misconception on why I dropped out of my studies was overconfidence, which is easy to presume. It's goes much deeper than that, it actually involves my parents. Their accident that caused them to pass on hit me hard, to the point where I considered taking my life, and my studies and grades suffered as a result. I didn't think it would be fair to leech when someone else could take my place, so I left to recompose myself. Needed to move somewhere without the noise, without a reminder of how they died so I simply moved into a small place in the countryside. Lovely place, though after two months I wasn't finding myself any peace. When the store I worked at to feed myself was about to close down, I thought it would be a diservice to let it rot."
"That impulse purchase was the spark that lit the fire, and after some time I simply expanded into the late night business my company is known for." He chuckled to himself. "Oddly enough, I still own that small village shop."
“Some things just stick with you... Like hobbies and habits. You’re quite the dancer, I hear.”
"Well, no need to brag but that is the truth. I got into dance at a very young age, which did make me popular among-st those interested in the art but not with some of the upper echelons of the school. I remember one of those clowns trying to intimidate me by burning my ballet shoes, only to mistaken them for his gym kit." *light chuckle*
“Yet you have been popular ever since amongst those who do dance, and those who don’t. There’s also been some rumours that you’ve been into Canadian politics.. and their wife. Care to elaborate upon your relationship with them?”
*Benedict places finger over his lips and smiles*
“I see. Thanks for meeting with us and letting Heartania know a bit more about the man behind Strahm Nightlight."
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