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Aug. 1st, 2018


[info]charlotteemily

You know, that money that they give you when you first arrive? It goes pretty fast. Faster than I expected it. I guess the value of things has definitely gone up over the last twenty or so years.

So, since I didn't wake up from this nightmare strange dream, what should I be looking for? I had just started my first year at the University of St. George. I'm guessing my transcripts didn't come with me, huh?

Jul. 30th, 2018


[info]wastheheir

I'd forgotten the joy of parenthood that was the nights where both children are up crying all night. Wyatt was having bad dreams and Brie was... well, she was just being a contender for World's Unhappiest Baby.

Oh, coffee, how I love thee.

Mar. 1st, 2018


[info]prairiesongbird

Well, that was fun. Avery, be wary, Clay might try to steal Cadence even more now.

That said, not only did I wake up with my ~real~ memories, I got new ones from home at the same time. THANKS DOME SO HELPFUL.

Feb. 15th, 2018


[info]avocado_atlaw

Is there a law firm here in Madison Valley?

Feb. 11th, 2018


[info]lucascortez

WHO: Lucas Cortez and Amaar Rashid
WHAT: Sleep Deprivation
WHEN: Monday morning
WHERE: The legal clinic
WARNINGS: TBD, probably none
STATUS: Closed/Ongoing

~+~+~+~+~+~+~ )

Feb. 4th, 2018


[info]lucascortez

As I see a number of new people have arrived, I will once again offer my services.

My name is Lucas Cortez, and I am a partner with the Refugee Legal Clinic here in town. If you need help with papers and such (for education, work, etc.), please feel free to stop by and discuss it with myself, Kristof Nast, or Amaar Rashid.

We will do everything we can to assist.

[Paige]

I am going to try to be home by three this afternoon. It is a Sunday, I don't want to put in a full day and leave you alone with the twins.

Jan. 21st, 2018


[info]lucascortez

I hope all of you are aware that events such as the one that occurred this weekend are entirely unacceptable. Despite the fact that many of us have been here for years, we are still rather unwelcome guests in Madison Valley and we cannot - I repeat, cannot cause destruction and chaos.

Miss Sage, you are not to blame for this. But I beg all of you, if you want our position here to remain as peaceful as it has, destruction like this weekend cannot be allowed to happen often. Or again.

[Paige]

I will be home soon. I'm sorry I've been out so late. I know you heard of our...problem this weekend.

[info]iveseenwonders

Being a new father is both the most amazing and the single most terrifying thing I have ever experienced.

[info]notacomputer

[a long time after this]

The problem has been handled, safely.

clinic staff
Hello. I am Sage. I am in need of emergency care. I have documented and pinpointed where each injury is on a drawing with notes on whether or not sutures are necessary. Of all injures the worst is a broken scapula and a rib, I have multiple lacerations with glass. I did not account for bruised muscle or bone, though I am sure they are there too.

Lucas Cortez &' Kristof Nast
Excuse me for leaving you two this note so late, during the subduing of an arrival, I heavily damaged a store front window and a wall of another building. I wish to see how I can offer to pay for the damages. As this is a refugee matter I wish to reach out to you. The money is not an issue, my job here is very well paying. I just wish them to not view it as a bad thing.

Remy
I am in the clinic. Or will be. Also David is here. Charles' son.

Jan. 16th, 2018


[info]lucascortez

To all the new arrivals:

I apologize that I was not able to speak to all of you individually, but I am one of the partners in the Legal Clinic here in Madison Calley. We do our best to help refugees in matters of guardianship, in working with the local schools and universities in figuring out placement and qualifications, and in other legal matters.

If any of you need our services, please feel free to contact me - Lucas Cortez, or my partner, Kristoff Nast. We will be glad to help as we can.

Jan. 15th, 2018


[info]notmrsqueen

Madison Valley.

again?

Seriously. Fuck. Hey, Sara, you still here?

Jan. 5th, 2018


[info]fireinthesoul

Who: Anyone and everyone who wants to brave the cold
What: Snow Angel party in the park
When: Friday late afternoon
Warnings: One thread is labeled with a trigger warning for references to sexual violence
Status: OPEN, impromptu party post



Read more... )

Jan. 1st, 2018


[info]anicyblast

I do realize that this may sound quite strange to most, but I never believed purchasing food and clothing would be so inundating.

[info]notwonderwoman

HAPPY NEW YEARS, EVERYONE!!

Dec. 19th, 2017


[info]lucascortez

My children are only six weeks old, and yet I cannot bring myself to stop buying them gifts.

I think, at least at this age, most of the joy is for the parents, as the little ones are too young to possibly understand.

Dec. 11th, 2017


[info]daretodefyme

[After this]

Hells bells this place has a fucked up sense of humor.

[sarissa]
Well. The silence was short lived.

[info]meganarwhalblst

OH MY GOSH LOOK WHAT I MADE!!

[video of this in real life in the living room of her house]

I LOVE THEIR SINGING!

[info]fightlikealion

Despite my best efforts to bah humbug it up, I'm actually starting to feel a touch of the Christmas Spirit.

Dec. 10th, 2017


[info]grimoirepaiges

Who: Paige Winterbourne and Lucas Cortez
What: Babies and Christmas and Stuff
When: Recently
Where: Their house
Warnings: None
Status: Closed/Completed gdoc

~+~+~+~+~+~ )

Dec. 3rd, 2017


[info]lucascortez

I feel like Paige and I are doing an experiment to see just how long the human body can survive without meaningful sleep.

Nov. 30th, 2017


[info]hisholeyness

I arrived yesterday. I'm sorry for not introducing myself then but as I'm sure you can all understand, I had a bloody shock with it all.

I'm George Weasley. My brother Fred, you all know. Though I'm a lot older than he is. I can't believe I just typed that. Merlin, this is confusing as hell.

I have a wife and two kids. Should a beautiful woman named Angelina arrive, or a boy who looks just like me but with brown eyes or a girl with beautiful dark skin and brown eyes (she's the spitting image of her mother) arrive... let me know immediately.

Even knowing they are somehow okay and haven't realized I've gone... I worry.

[info]lucascortez

I'm not usually terribly impressed by Christmas or Christmas decorations.

But this year, with the children, I'm finding it quite different. It's as if I'm seeing everything through a new set of eyes.

Nov. 29th, 2017


[info]heyassbutt

Is... everyone quite alright?

[info]revampired

I keep hoping this is just a dream, but nope, I'm still stuck in this stupid town. It wouldn't be so bad if Laura was here.

[info]ssadabsiannataz

Public
The morning after doesn't feel any better than last night.

Private to Sara and household
Sara, for one, you're a freaking saint. Thanks for taking care of my ass. Sorry to invade the house, folks. Not much choice though, you understand how it is.

Shared friends of Constantine/Zatanna
I'm alive.
I sort of wish I wasn't. My head feels like I went on a three-night bender. I was at Verdant when it hit, dropped like a stone I guess, Sara took care of me. I didn't even think to tell anyone mucking around in his head was a bad idea. I think I'll just go lay back down for awhile. Someone tell me if they find him and he's okay?

If not bring him to my place, I'll patch him up again.

[info]cursed_prince

This isn’t how I thought my day would go, but I’ve encountered far worse after falling from a wyvern.

Hello, Madison. I’m George.

[info]fayesbestfriend

After hearing that, I need a drink.

Well, I have a headache and it isn't because I drank too much.

Nov. 23rd, 2017


[info]prairiesongbird

who: EVERYONE... i mean the pack invites everyone okay?
Where: PACK HOUSE
What: FEAST [Thanksgiving mark II]
WHEN: ALL DAY EVERY DAY.. er all day today
Status: In Progress, OPEN
Warnings: let me know if i need any
Notes: Zombie Turkeys.

there were even... zombie turkeys! )

Nov. 21st, 2017


[info]lucascortez

To whom it may concern,

The Legal Clinic will be closing at 5pm on Tuesday, November 21st and will be closed until Monday for the Thanksgiving Holiday. If there are any emergencies that simply can't wait, please contact me at once.

[Pack House]

Would you mind if we brought the children over to the Pack House for Thanksgiving? I don't think we're in any shape to prepare it this year.

Nov. 12th, 2017


[info]lucascortez

WHO: Lucas Cortez and Paige Winterbourne
WHAT: Being parents
WHEN: Sunday morning
WHERE: Their home
WARNINGS: TBD - probably none
STATUS: Closed/Ongoing

~+~+~+~+~+~+~ )

Nov. 11th, 2017


[info]lucascortez

I just wanted to thank everyone who has come to visit Paige and I, or who have sent gifts our way.

I also want to thank everyone at the office who has worked more hours so that I could have time off with my family.

Paige and the babies are doing very well, and already growing quickly.

Nov. 4th, 2017


[info]lucascortez

WHO: Lucas, Paige and the babies AND OPEN
WHAT: Come meet the babies
WHEN: Saturday afternoon and evening
WHERE: Lucas and Paige's house
WARNINGS: TBD, probably none
STATUS: Open/Ongoing/Open to Multiples and Cross-Threading

~+~+~+~+~+~+~ )

Nov. 3rd, 2017


[info]lucascortez

Paige and I would like to announce the birth of our daughter and son, Amanda and Patrick Winterbourne-Cortez.

They were born this evening at around 10:00pm. Amanda weighed 5lbs, 3 oz and was sixteen inches long and Patrick weighed 5lbs, 5 oz and was eighteen inches long.

Both babies and mother are doing well.


[info]lucascortez

WHO: Lucas Cortez and OPEN
WHAT: Panic Shopping
WHEN: Friday morning
WHERE: Walmart
WARNINGS: TBD, likely none
STATUS: Open/Ongoing

~+~+~+~+~+~+~+~ )

Oct. 19th, 2017


[info]lucascortez

My office has been in contact with the School Board of the Madison Consolidated schools, and for as long as it lasts, they have agreed to make travel through the portal an excused absence.

Of course, you must have a parent or guardian sign that you actually went through the Portal. This is not simply an excuse to skip school.

Oct. 12th, 2017


[info]anameforherself

Who: Everyone!
What: First Annual Halloween and Harvest Extravaganza
Where: The Old Mill on Main
When: Friday October 13, 8:00 - 11:00 PM
Warnings: None, but let me know!
Status: Party Post!

Double, double, toil, and trouble... )
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Oct. 7th, 2017


[info]pryde

Sometimes I forget how much I love the approach of fall.

Sep. 21st, 2017


[info]lucascortez

Why on earth are there so many different styles and designs of diapers? I understand the sizes, but I should think that the goal should be to get your child out of diapers instead of making sure they're wonderfully comfortable in them.

If they don't feel anything, then why should they bother to potty-train at all?

Sep. 17th, 2017


[info]lucascortez

In less than two months, I will be a father.

I don't quite understand why that sounds like an eon, and a brief second at exactly the same time.

Sep. 16th, 2017


[info]notthatkindofdr

Who: EVERYONE
What: BRUCE & NATASHA'S WEDDING
Where: THE FARM
When: SATURDAY AFTERNOON/EVENING
Warnings: ???
Status: PARTY POOOOOST

~+~+~+~ )

Sep. 2nd, 2017


[info]lucascortez

WHO: Lucas Cortez and Paige Winterbourne
WHAT: Talking
WHEN: Late Friday night
WHERE: Their place
WARNINGS: TBD
STATUS: Closed/Started in Gdocs, continued in comments

”~+~+~+~+~+~+~” )

[info]lucascortez

WHO: Lucas Cortez and OPEN
WHAT: Grocery Shopping after work
WHEN: Backdated to Friday afternoon
WHERE: Kroger
WARNINGS: TBD, likely none
STATUS: Open/Ongoing

~+~+~+~+~+~+~ )

Sep. 1st, 2017


[info]deathisnice

Oh, Madison Valley. Trapped, I assume? Of course. Lucky place.

Aug. 19th, 2017


[info]lucascortez

[Baby Checklist]


  1. Decide whether or not it is positive or detrimental to have a child sleep in the same bed with its parents as an infant. There is research supporting both viewpoints.
    1. If decision is to allow it, then crib will not be necessary, at least in the short term.
    2. If decision is not to allow it, then two separate cribs, or twin cribs will be necessary.
      1. This is one option.

  2. Babyproofing the house is unnecessary in the short term. The infants will not be able to walk unaided for at least eighteen months.
  3. Nursery must be painted and decorated. I am fond of a design somewhat like this, without the hipster names.
  4. Shopping List:
    1. Diapers. Cloth or disposable?
    2. Clothing. It is said that infants can go through at least three outfits a day, so we must plan accordingly.
    3. Toys. Soft, with no parts that could detach and choke the child.
    4. Nursing supplies.
    5. Blankets and pillows. Hypoallergenic.
    6. First aid supplies: diaper rash cream, other child-oriented necessities.


This list is woefully incomplete.

If there are those of you with more knowledge of child rearing than me would care to contribute, I would be eternally grateful.

Aug. 15th, 2017


[info]lucascortez

[Paige]

We need a date night. What do you say about Sunday afternoon?

[Amar]

Are you settling in to the new job alright?

[Adam V.]

I have a rather strange request to make of you.

[PUBLIC]

It is strange how a pregnancy is so long and so short at exactly the same time.

Aug. 11th, 2017


[info]kindwithcourage

WHO EVERYBODY (lets just handwave a netpost went up about it!)
WHAT Ella's Baby Shower
WHERE The Pack House
WHEN Saturday afternoon (forward-dated)
WARNINGS TBD kick me if I need to update but Ella will kick you back :D
STATUS OPEN | PARTY THREAD

SURPRISE )

Aug. 3rd, 2017


[info]thenextsupreme

Alright, bitches.

While I'm sure I could just continue my own methods of making money, I figured it would be better if I do something a bit more honest.

Don't get yourselves too excited. I still think most of you are giant pussies, but whatever.

I'll probably use less energy sitting behind a desk than I do mind-fucking some loser into getting me things.

Aug. 1st, 2017

[info]ex_vexing791

Specially made!

image )

[info]lucascortez

[Kristof Nast]

A young man came to the office the other day in search of a job as an attorney in our office. He seemed perfectly competent, and I think I should like to hire him on to help us with our workload.

I told him, however, that I would speak with you and get your opinion on the matter.

Jul. 31st, 2017


[info]city_knight

Earlier in the month I was talking to someone and I was reminded how few connections some people feel here. The phrase has been used in a lot of places but I like the way Bram Stoker said it best: “But a stranger in a strange land, he is no one. Men know him not, and to know not is to care not for.”

I'm used to living without connections but that doesn't mean even I had them back in my world.

They do a good job here of making sure there's a community for everyone. But I know there are some people still searching for more.

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