The Doorway: a panfandom game

Seems like hard work don't account for much in the future. I'm not sure I deserve it, but I think a vacation is in order.

Elizabeth, need you to come fill these papers out. Next month, we're going to Paris.

TEXT TO ELIZABETH BURKE:

» I've never lost a client quite like this.

[ Filtered to Peter & El ]

Sara's gone.

Before you ask, I'm fine. Another day, another dropping shoe.

[ /Filter ]

So these vampires. Their skin isn't actually worth anything, right? All this talk about diamonds is strictly rooted in simile.

I saw someone today walking around with three pairs of skis. Having lived in a version of New York for much of my life, this is actually a first.

[Filtered to Peter]

I was thinking we should have an open house for our floor. There are so many people I just smile to and I really just don't know them.

Thoughts?

[End]

[Filtered to Neal]

Staying out of trouble?

[End]

[Filtered to Sara]

You know what I haven't done in a very long time, had a ladies brunch. Maybe sometime in May we could arrange one?

[End]

[Filtered to El]

You know, you'd be perfect for the Business Manager position. Helping kids, fundraising. It sounds right up your alley.

[End Filter]

[Filtered to Neal]>

Neal. Please, please tell me that you were joking about Dorian Gray's portrait. I was sick, so I wasn't fully up to answering that question, and it's been plaguing me since. Tell me the idea has worn off since you were on vacation. There's a difference between stealing something from--

I can't believe I'm at a point where I'm justifying theft. Never mind. I'm going back to work.

[End Filter]

Today is Administrative Professionals' Day, as some of you may know, and there's a good number of people working in this position at both the FBI and, as I understand it, at SHIELD. I really want to work at SHI These are people who, day to day, perform a lot of grueling and thankless tasks and without which everything in business would grind to a halt. I am thankful for each of you every day, but I'd like to take a moment to tell you all how much your efforts mean to me. So, thank you.

It is getting warmer, will there be more grass soon? I miss grass. I did have snow at home but we stayed in the warren then.

Some days I really do miss Satchmo more than others. Today is one of those days I miss the fellow.

Otherwise, I seem to be keeping very busy.

[Neal]

Nothing crossing the desks here at the office that seem related to your missing friend. Any news on your end? You know, before you get TOO comfortable in Italy while some of us stay here.

[El]

Two people in the office today sick and I've been feeling a tickle in my throat. Not a good sign. I think I'm going to drown myself in orange juice this weekend and hope for the best.

I think Loverboy said it best, way back in the early 80s. We're "working for the weekend." Some time off is just the thing I need right now.

Faica umbar, melda heru! Aiya astaldir atar - aiya vorondo alcaryatar. Namárië Atar. Namárië.

Whither you go I cannot follow, father. Whither you go [...] you go to death. We were not strong or fast enough to save you then and I have failed to save you now. But I remember your dying words well and to my Oath I hold, until the ends of the world. I so swore it.

Eru guide you to the Halls of the Slain where I will see you again.


I do not know how or where to fill out the 1411-TR. I would be grateful for any who aid me, you will be rewarded.

[Filtered; Don Draper & Elizabeth Burke]
I seek to ease your concern that my father has disappeared. I have access to the smithy and his storage in which his jewels reside, as he made sure I took care of those petty details from the start. They are all, as you say, in my name.

We will proceed with our plans.
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What is Saved by the Bell?

Sometimes I miss my pauldrons. And then I usually get thrown up or bled on and I've found the clothing of this world is really far easier to clean. Still I miss the feathers. I looked rather dashing.

[Filtered to Sam Merlotte, Elizabeth Burke, Cinna, Portia, and Amber]

I know I haven't really much talked to most of you, but my name is Anders. I run the clinic on the first floor. We run off of donations and I was thinking of perhaps running a fundraiser to, well, continue helping people. Not really the part of the job I'm best at.

But my friend Amber suggested that perhaps we could make it a community effort within the tower, working together to put together a benefit that shows what we're adding to the community that we've found ourselves in. I know I had seen Cinna mentioned that he was looking at perhaps putting together a display of the works that refugees have made? And Sam, you've the most successful and likely most recognizable business within the tower. I'd heard mention that you actually have experience organizing such things, Elizabeth?

It's simply an idea, one I'll readily admit I've very little experience or ability to put together. If it'd help, I can make fireballs. But I was hoping that perhaps you might be interested in this idea? It's presumptuous to ask, but I would like for the clinic to succeed and for our neighbors in this world to perhaps look at us with a kinder eye. If any of you were interested in perhaps pooling efforts, please let me know.

[Filtered to Hawke]

I've a young girl who wants to volunteer at the clinic. Which is amazing, being so young and wanting to help people.

I'm not really used to children for prolonged periods of time if they're not currently, well, dying though. The circle thought I was a terrible influence on the apprentices. Which was likely true in their eyes.

[Filtered to Neal Caffrey]

Neal. Here's your first gift. I'm not going to tell you about a few of the other things I accidentally found on Google, and I see why Sara warned me about fan fiction.

Second gift, which probably isn't nearly as laughable, I thought maybe you and Sara might want to have dinner with El and I. You pick the place, I pick up the tab. I should qualify that. I'll pick up the tab if I can afford it. Unless you and Sara would rather have some private time, then we can postpone until tomorrow or this weekend.

Happy birthday, buddy.

[End Filter]

[Filtered to Diana Barrigan]

Are these new FBI badges heavier? They feel heavier.

We need Jones to show up.

[End Filter]

Added Later: [Filtered to El]

I invited Neal and Sara to dinner tonight, I hope you didn't already have plans. Unless they reschedule, that is. I should have asked first, sorry hon.

[End Filter]

I can't say that I completely disagree with the protesters' plight. A skilled workforce arriving from out of nowhere and you've got more competition for an already tight workplace - I haven't run the numbers, though, how many of us have actually taken jobs outside of the Tower, SHIELD, or Stark Industries? It doesn't seem as if it would be an alarming amount.

Maybe I'm over-thinking it. I'm probably over-thinking it.

It's been surprisingly nice working in this version of New York.

I may consider finding an assistant.

[Filtered to White Collar People]

I've got a tasting at Kefi for one of my clients and could use some other tasters to join me.

[End]

[Filtered; Fëanor, Don Draper, Elizabeth Burke]
Víressë. It means 'April' in the language of our people and it is sufficient to describe the season and the works made by my father; his first collection has taken a decidedly spring and summer air.

Víressë by Fëanáro.

Should you like to see more of the collection I will show you the new works. My father will be unable to attend but if you would like to meet with him I will also schedule a time and place.

If you have questions I will answer them too.

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[Fingon]
I have found being a leader of our people to be more or less stressful throughout the long years of our lives. But I have never imagined selling things would be so much more difficult.

I have assigned numbers to the men I must deal with in this place and it is through that alone that I remember who they are. I would like very much to run several of them through with a sword. My father would be pleased.

And aye, so would I.

Tch.

These people. But they serve a purpose. And I suppose I must not begrudge them that.
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( Several Filters + SPOILERS for last night's White Collar )

I think I've found the best coffee shop in all of this version of Manhattan. Ninth Street Espresso, if you're interested. Small menu, smaller venue, and made the traditional way. Assolutamente perfetto!

[ Filtered to Peter Burke, Diana Berrigan, and Sara Ellis ]

Went into work yesterday (yes, on a Sunday; I'll wait for the shock to die down).

Are we good? All right: I went into work yesterday and it was a skeleton crew. Well, Ryan, this kid who sits near me and works with alkaline, mostly - he's into paper restoration - he's always brown-bagged it. But yesterday he orders in from Felicito's for him and me. Told me about a new bike he'd purchased and was restoring. Was wearing a new coat. All the flashiest signs of Fast Money and Too Stupid to know how to keep it quiet.

Anyway. I poked, I prodded, I showed him a trick with the Mylar enclosure to cut down on his works' acclimation time. Seems there's some street-job recruiting those with a chemistry background for a little after-hours work. It's gotta be big-time with the green he's flashing, but he wouldn't introduce me to anyone. I think he likes lining his own pen.

I think I'm going to show off a dusty skill-set or two and see if I get any bites.

[ Filtered to Elizabeth Burke ]

How do you feel about helping me out with a project? I'll get you and Peter a reservation into Brooklyn Fare's Chef Table which is, by the by, impossible for lesser mortals.

[ /Filter ]



New York - one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Artists throughout history have tried to capture her spirit.

( Some of my favorites, for those of you not native to the area... )

I'm considering seeing if I can just re-start my business here. Event planning of all different kinds of events.

I had thought about going back to an art gallery and as much as I enjoyed the work, it feels like a step back.

[ Filtered to Peter Burke, Elizabeth Burke, Sara Ellis, and Diana Berrigan ]

Brussels! I've got some options for us. Some are more promising than others.

- Manon Peeters: owns a B&B in the center of the city. Big fan of the show. Shockingly normal. I've looked up pictures of the B&B and it looks decent enough.

- Camille Janssens: has a townhouse downtown that looks great. Marble counters, her father's in the wine business, very posh. Has a stipulation that I'm not allowed to wear a shirt while on her property, so I vote no.

- Léa Wouters: will be out of town the next week to visit her boyfriend in Germany. Sounds ideal, right? She made the point of mentioning she has cameras in every room in her house. I don't know if that's her being careful about thieving or if she just likes to watch.

For the record, I'm still fine with smiling our way into a Four Star and seeing where it gets us.

Hello, floors 20&21!

For those of you who don't already know me, my name is Joan Watson, and I am your new housing assistant.

I'll tell you a little bit about myself. I am from this time and this city in a world that is very much like this one. I am currently an investigator, working with Sherlock Holmes and the NYPD. Prior to coming here, I had worked as a sober companion for the last several years, and I would be happy to assist anyone who is currently struggling with addiction in any way that I can. (I also have medical training, and will be able to assist in case of emergencies, but please don't hesitate to call 911.)

As for what my position entails, in addition to helping out with any housing issues you may have, I'm also here to help you adapt to your new surroundings in any way that I can. I'd be happy to help you find a job, navigate the public transportation system, use modern technology and currency, and so on. If there's ever anything you need help with, please don't hesitate to ask. My number and my hours of availability will be posted on the door of room 2108. I look forward to getting to know all of you better.


(( Pretend that there is a valid logistical reason why this wasn't posted sooner. Joan would have posted it in a timely fashion, but I was out of town when it happened, and only remembered yesterday. Which happened because I was sick at home with the stomach flu, and kept wishing Steve Rogers was there to carry me from place to place so I wouldn't have to stand up. ))