Madison Valley Role Play

[Filtered away from Hogwarts witches and wizards]

Yesterday I was at the library. Curiosity got the better of me and I had a glance at the first of those Potter tragedies history volumes. A few points:

- I was unaware that they were written for such a young audience. It's unusual
- There isn't a feud between the Malfoy and Potter families in my time. Clearly there is in future, looking at how poorly the Malfoys are portrayed
- Harry Potter should have been sent to live with us, if there was nobody else to take him in. He's my sister's grandson
- My grandfather would never approve of Albus Dumbledore as Headmaster

It isn't something I'd countenance having in the family library, in any case. Far too biased. I don't believe I shall read any further.

[OOC: Your character can tell Cassi it's fictional, if that's what they'd do, but she'll dismiss them as either lying or mad. Or just muggles.]

When Wal-mart has to hire extra security at Christmas, something's wrong. And when that security ends up with a black eye and busted lip from getting an X-Box thrown at their head, something's really wrong.

Dammit, I should have broken both of their wrists.

I found a store today that sells painting supplies for pretty cheap, and I bought some things and went down to the river. I tried to paint something pretty, you know? Something that's not...that doesn't...

I ended up painting Mags. Right before she died. Before I killed her by being stupid.

It'll never go away, will it? Not ever.

Who: Harry & Thomas
What: Figuring stuff out
Where: Thomas' apartment
When: Now
Warnings | Status: TBD | in progress

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[Filtered to Harry]

I need out of here, Harry. I need out of here. This stupid dome or whatever is amplifying everything and my head's been aching since Sunday. If this doesn't stop, I'm not going to be able to leave my apartment ever.

Who turned our tea kettle into a Portkey?

And why did it bring me here, of all places?

What the hell is wrong with you people?

You encourage weakness in every possible way, you scorn strength, and you're constantly whining about stupid shit you can't control.

You don't train kids with civic duty worth a fuck,mand you fucking keep weapons away from them instead of training them to be lethal.

You're training a world of pussies, not a world of strength.

I guess this time of year is really one of the best times to be Summer Fae, objectively. I mean, it can get as cold as balls and I'm still nice and warm. One of the things I'll never get tired of, especially living in Chicago.

Not saying I like winter, just trying to look for silver linings, I guess.

[Filtered to Lily]

Are we going to have a Thanksgiving dinner? I'll help.

[Filtered to Harry Dresden]

Hey, man, everything going okay?

It's so weird, that the gods aren't here. It's a relief in a way, but it's also scary. I mean, if they're not here, how am I?

[Filtered to Harry Dresden]

I'm sorry I messed everything up. Is your friend okay?

( Trigger Warning: Fat Shaming - Cut, not Filtered )

So, I'm really thinking we should have a 'whose timeline sucks most' competition. Pretty sure mine's in the running, but at least we don't entertain ourselves by killin' kids on reality TV. Shit.

This is certainly something that I've never seen a case file on: Relocation by Persons Unknown.

I don't think I've ever needed to give blood as part of a job application process, either.

Hello, everyone! For new arrivals that I haven't spoken to already, my name is Justine, please let me know if you need help with anything related to your stay here. Be it work, housing, or other questions etc., etc.

[Filtered to the following: Chloe Sullivan, Carol Peletier, Random Dent, Daryl Dixon, Molly Carpenter, Stefan Salvatore, Éponine Thénardier]

Hey everyone. Okay, so the good news, there are more places that are hiring without the required blood test. Unfortunately since it's all under the table, so to speak, you won't qualify for any of the benefits or things like that. If you're okay with that then we'll proceed.

Basically what's going to happen here is I'll give each of you a relevant list of local businesses and contact numbers based on your interests and skills, but it's up to you to call or make the appointments. I've done all the other footwork for you.

So if you could answer a couple questions that'll help me immensely.

1. Have you ever built a resume?
2. Briefly list some of your skills that are relevant to the kind of work you did before coming here.
3. What do you have an interest in doing? Working with animals, the forestry service, medical? etc.

One Injured in Alley Blaze
November 22nd, 2013
by Tony Moogle

MADISON - A man was taken to King's Daughters Hospital late last night having suffered moderate burns. He was caught up in a blaze that started in an alley off of Miller Street, and found unconscious by Kira Farley, a local business owner, who alerted the fire and ambulance services.

Preliminary reports indicate that the fire was probably started by a smouldering cigarette in a trash can. The injured man may have attempted to extinguish the fire alone, resulting in the burns to his arms and torso. Kira Farley was shocked by the scene, saying: "When I first saw him, I thought he was dead. It must have been the smoke...it was awful.'

The man, whose name has not yet been released, is in a stable condition and expected to make a good recovery. However, he has no memory of last night's events and cannot confirm the details of the fire or his involvement. Any witnesses with more information are urged to come forward.

I have heard much talk lately of the fae, and the dangers people face when they come up against them. If you've a moment, I'd very much like to tell the tale of my own experience with the fae, and the dangers, pleasures, and mysteries that surround them in their land; so close to ours, and yet so far away.

It was not very many months ago, when I went away from University, to the service of Maer Alveron, a particularly powerful Vintish noble. He wished for my skills at tales and music to help him court the woman he loved, which I aided him with very ably and successfully. I shall not go into detail at the moment of how I saved his life from a murderous alchemist, or how I won him the love of his life only to be cast aside by the both of them...

But alas, those are tales for another time.

The Maer sent me, with a motley crew of soldiers, deep into the wilds, to capture a bandit who had been stealing great sums of money from him. Indeed, much is to be told with this tale as well, and perhaps in time I shall tell you of our daring fight, and how I called down the lightning to win the day, but for now, our story goes elsewhere.

On our way back home, we came by a vision of feminine beauty; a woman lovelier than any other, bathing naked in a pool as she sang. Most of the men were enthralled, and had to be held back from rushing to her, and to their certain deaths! For this was Felurian, an insatiable fae seductress from whose arms men have never returned with both their lives and their sanity. We were able to restrain them, but I...enraptured - but not enthralled - by her music, and the beauty of it and of her, made a conscious choice to follow her. And so I did, into the faen realms. I, like others, spent many days in her arms - or was it weeks? or months? or years? Time passes differently in the faerie realms, and I know not how much time I spent with her, drunk with the touch of her, learning all it was she had to teach me about love, and sharing music with her in more ways than one.

But in all my time with Felurian, she was unable to bend me to her will. She tried - oh, what a prize I would have been to her, indeed - as I was far from being one of the hunters or farmers she usually ensnared! But she was unable to control me, as I found her Name, and with it bent her to my will.

In time, my wish to return to my land, to my home, and those I had left behind grew stronger. Felurian had never faced such a thing before, as all men before me had either died or been driven mad in her embrace. But through music, a little bit of trickery, and the power of my magic, I was able to convince her to allow me to leave - on the condition that I would someday return to her. For, I told her, how was I to call her the best of all women at the art of love when I had known the touch of no other women?

And so I, alone of all men, left the faen realm, and escaped the arms of Felurian with my life, and with my mind intact.

And I warn all of you to heed Mr. Dresden's words of their danger; no matter how lovely they may appear. Always remember that there is an alien otherness beneath whatever charmed words they may tell you, and whatever sensual pleasures they may promise.

Hey, everyone.

My name's Peeta Mellark, and I wasn't in the best shape when I got here didn't greet all of you as I should have.

When we introduce ourselves at the games

So, I guess what would be interesting to know, since we're all from different places - what's the thing that's most different between this place and your home?

For me, there's so much food, and everyone has so much money. My father owned the bakery in our town, but I could hardly ever afford cookies or cakes, because the cost of sugar was so high. But here, I see kids coming in the morning before school every day and buying two or three doughnuts. It's crazy.

So, what about everyone else?

Who: Harry, Murphy, Nico, and Lily
What: More deals with Faeries
Where: Murphy’s apartment
When: Backdated, Friday 11/15
Warnings | Status: None | Complete

( I don't believe in faeries )

WHO: Karrin Murphy and Harry Dresden
WHAT: Eating and Talking
WHERE: Burger King
WHEN: Thursday evening
STATUS: Open/Ongoing
WARNINGS: TBD, likely low

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So, it's pretty obvious that a lot of us have wildly different opinions about what's appropriate to post on the network and what isn't. Obviously we can't please everyone, but maybe we could come to some sort of agreement on what should and shouldn't be posted on the network (at least without an Over 18 filter)?

These are my suggestions, but feel free to offer your own.

Please Filter the Following to People Over the Age of 18
1. Graphic talk of sex.
2. Requests for sex.
3. Complaints about lack of sex.

Anything else? This isn't telling anyone they can't talk about this stuff, just trying to make everyone a bit more comfortable.

Don't make deals with the freaking faeries.

[Filtered; Fix]
Where the hell is Lily?

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[Filtered; Murphy]
Okay. I'm just going to say it. I need help.

[Filtered to Harry Dresden]

Can you get me some fruit roll ups for my lunch tomorrow?

I think it's going to snow soon. I can feel it.

And no, I didn't do it, Harry. It's almost winter.

Would anyone like a snowball? The edible kind.

[Filtered to Harry Dresden]

Hey, hope you're alright.

The offer of coffee still stands.

[Filtered to the Over 18 Crowd, Jeez.]

Alright, girls. Georgia tells me that our variety in sex toys leaves much to be desired here. So, I'm going to be making a line of my own. And trust me, they'll be good. So if you'd be interested, just send me a message here (private if you're shy), and I'll get you taken care of.

Also, since Georgia reminded me, I'll just put it out there for everyone. Don't sleep with us. There's at least a decent chance you'll turn into a zombie if you do. We're all infected, even though it's dormant. That's me, Georgia, Shaun, Daryl, Carol and Beth. No matter how hot we are (and we are), keep it in your pants.

That said, computers are fun. Who wants to see me naked?

Shaun:

Buffy and Random get along.

We are so screwed.

Added:

Dresden:

I want to hire you for something.

What the hell?

Thank you very much, Twilight Zone of a life.

I've been learning what I can about this place.

It's not like Panem. Although-

There are kids with magic here. The Capitol would have loved that, having kids with magic to put in the Games. Entertaining, right?

[Filtered; Leisha & Nico]
What the hell's going on with the bullying? You guys don't have to like each other but there's no reason to taunt one another.

[Filtered to Harry Dresden]

So...I have a kid. She's fifteen, and a little creepy.

My guardian asked me to leave.

That didn't take long. Figures.

[Filtered to Harry Dresden]

Harry, I would like to collect my third favor.

Is it still the custom for muggles to set off fireworks at all hours of the night, then?

[Filtered against Lily]

A girl named Lily...I don't know what she is, a goddess, maybe? She said she could take all my pain away make me feel better in exchange for a favor.

She won't tell me what the favor is.

Should I do it? Who is she? She's evil, isn't she? Things too good to be true are usually evil.

Someone did try to explain things earlier, but my head hurts and I couldn't pay attention. I'm still confused and I'm not sure-

Are we still in the Capitol?

...did Cato win?

I heard on the police scanner that they caught the guy who beat up Fix. Arrested him.

I thought everyone should know that - the police did what they were supposed to do, even when it came to protecting one of us.

I don't know what's going on with this kid that Dresden brought home last night, but I'm of the opinion that we need to step up and make sure they don't make those mistakes before they even happen. We need to be proactive on this, instead of sitting back and letting them have the first move.

I think we need to...be more involved with the process of arrivals, too. We need to be more proactive on this, instead of sitting back and letting them have the first move.

Your shower's cold.

[filtered; Georgia, Lissa, Cesare]
What have you guys decided to do about these kids? I got dropped with one because the freaking city didn't know what to do with him other than institutionalize him if I didn't take him.

[Private to Harry Dresden]

Mr. Dresden, may we have a word?

I think we should all thank Justine and Caroline for a wonderful Halloween party! Thank you for all your hard work and dedication, guys.

[Harry]

It's November 1, thank god. I saw you met Marius?

[Valen]

You weren't at the party, are you okay?

Who: Everyone!
What: Halloween party
Where: A rented hall
When: October 31st!
Warnings | Status: TBD | On going | IC/OOC

Hey guys! This is the official Halloween party thread. You may tag into it ICly and interact with each other, or you may tag it OOC and just tell us what your character(s) did or are doing for the night. The hall was officially decorated by Caroline, there's food with the appropriate Halloween themes, music and general entertainment. Justine did also add in a gaudy Halloween sign that says 'Happy Birthday Harry' and there will be cake. There is a costume contest, I don't know how you guys want to decide who won that, but go for it and have fun! Justine is also personally greeting everyone and handing out bags of assorted candy.

Happy Halloween!

Also, by mod confirmation, this thread is worth 40 points!

What does a vampire dress up as for Halloween? These human traditions are strange.

[Filtered to Harry Dresden]

Harry. Party tomorrow night. You're coming.

Looks like a bunch of people arrived overnight.

Are there any theories of why some days bunches of people arrive, and on other days none at all?

I'm sorry.

[Filtered to Harry Dresden]

Harry? I'd like to ask my second favor.

WHO: Molly Carpenter and Harry Dresden
WHAT: Apologizing
WHEN: After their meeting with Fix and Lily
WHERE: Molly's apartment
WARNINGS: TBD
STATUS: Closed/Ongoing

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[Filtered to Harry Dresden]

Harry

Dresden, I'm done with the information you gave me.

Hello Refugees,

This evening my companion was assaulted by an unidentified person. The person in question told my companion that the people of Madison Valley 'don't want [us] refugees around here' before robbing him and leaving him with several injuries.

We don't tell you this to upset you or frighten you, but after speaking with my companion on the matter we determined it was best to inform you of these activities so you may make safeguards against future incidences.

WHO: Molly Carpenter and Lily (and Harry and Fix)
WHAT: Winter and Summer meeting
WHEN: Saturday afternoon
WHERE: Neutral Space
WARNINGS: TBD
STATUS: Closed/Ongoing

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I'm taking over management of the Halloween party Molly was going to throw. Everyone's invited, no matter your age. We won't be serving alcohol, but feel free to dress up. Thomas and I have picked out some prizes for a costume contest. I know it's ridiculous but we'll have fun with it.

We're pooling together money to rent a hall for a few hours, if you can pitch into that it'd be welcome. $5 will be enough, I think. Otherwise, we've got it covered.

If anyone wants to volunteer to help me decorate I will personally appreciate it. Caroline is decorating, take any and all ideas and volunteer questions to her, please.

Filtered to Harry

Hey, I got a call from Murphy. You okay?