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I know most aren't crazy about this blizzard. I wouldn't want to be out in it or driving in it, but I've always thought there was something magical and beautiful about snow. Plus it's a good night for snuggling in front of the fireplace and/or enjoying a nice glass of wine.

Thank you to everyone who helped the younger me. I'm glad she had a break from her life. Sorry to anyone I bothered when I turned into a pirate. That was a strange night.

Also - While I don't believe in love at first sight, even believing in love is,  I have made an exception.  There is a new guy in my life.

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Not sure how I went from leaving Neptune to this place. Or how I feel about having to give my information. Anyone else find the suspicious?

Guess I'm here now. Name's Veronica.

[Abigail Hobbs]

Hey, I wanted to check in and see how you were doing with all the recent crazy. Are you busy on Saturday?

((ooc note: Abigail's been aged down to when her father was the shrike. It's an open post, I'm putting it under a cut as there may be mentions of abuse/brainwashing))

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Sign-ups for the annual pumpkin carving contest here! Carving party at my place next weekend, anyone welcome! I'll post pictures of everything here on the network for admiration/ridicule as needed.

It's been a few days. I watched that...thing forced on people and I



I'm right in assuming that my wife being the love of my life and also a recently turned zombie, the head of her first victim being our housemate and kind of a dick in our basement, and my teenage daughter blowing up a fracking site is probably not even the strangest thing that has happened here or does happen here.

It's almost nice.

The Enchanted Nook will be having a Halloween event on the day of. There will be candy and treats and toys, along with book giveaways, prizes for costumes, and spooky* group readings.

*Matthew is doing at least some of the readings so I do not forsee them being too scary for young children.

And uh, in other news our Monster (S)mash display at Chastity's is being regularly restocked as it has been selling much better than I anticipated. We do not judge.

( A first home was a new and exciting chapter )

I've been thinking, or overthinking, about Halloween.  It must be the pumpkin spice latte I'm drinking.  It's making me wonder - I haven't been in Vallo long enough to know what happened last Halloween.  Is it cool to wear traditional costumes -  like witches, zombies, aliens, devils?   Or would that be offensive to actual witches, demons, etc?

All right, I believe I've got it: Halloween is a popular holiday that pokes fun at the concept of death, supernatural, and the afterlife. There's candy, community gatherings, and a bit of mystery (what with the masks and costumes), but ultimately the whole thing celebrates the return to shorter days, colder weather, and the quiet sleep of winter.

Yes? That's it, isn't it? I've done a bit of studying and poking about on the topic. We didn't have anything quite like it at home, at least, not openly. The Divine Order wouldn't appreciate any such frivolity surrounding anything like death, oh no. But I quite like that Vallo has such holidays! I love any excuse for a celebration and a new outfit. :)

[ Filtered to Sydney ]

Given your own predilection toward the darker end of things, how do you feel about Halloween? And, if the answer is neutral-to-positive, would you like to attend a Halloween party with me?

I've picked a date for my housewarming party.  It'll be in two weeks on the 15th, starting at 7:30pm.   It's open to everyone who uses this network.  Please r.s.v.p if you'll be there, so I know how many people to expect.   It's going to be very simple, just a chance to see Hannibal's my house and hopefully meet some more of you.

Added later My address is [address and directions from the nearest waypoint.]

Eliot

Was this enough notice?  I really hope you can make it! 

I've been told multiple times that all of this is very real and I haven't actually gone insane, but color me skeptical still.

In the spirit of not making things worse by sitting in a room by myself all the time- Hi. I'm Emily and I'm new here. I don't really know what else to Any suggestions on how to ease into this place as someone whose experience with magic and the supernatural is limited to one old lady who occasionally gets visions and TV shows.

[Fen]

Hey, wanted to check in and see how you've been. How would you feel about dinner with Quentin and I one evening?

[Five]

Haven't seen you around much. How are you doing?]

[Abigail Hobbs]

Any date for the housewarming party yet? How's school going? How are you?

Barkers is doing a tequila race while showing the other one. I was a little fuzzy on the details last night but I fully intend on winning it. No clue what winning gets you, but I'm winning.

Don't die to those partaking in the vroom vroom race. Looks dicey as shit and you all are braver souls than most.

( He went straight home as promised )

[Private Abigail Hobbs]

How are you doing Abigail? I was wondering if you would want to come stay with me and Quentin until this all passes. I know you can take care of yourself, but I worry and no one should be alone during this. It's no trouble and we'd be happy to have you here.

Who: Abigail Hobbs and Eliot Waugh
Where: Abigail's Morningside apartment.
When:   Backdated to the nightmare plot
What   Trying to chase away Abigail's nightmares
Warnings:   Nightmares, murders, family violence & abuse

( Antlers )

[Filtered to Sara and Shiro]

My apologies. While I understand this is an all hands on deck type situation, I'm afraid Temeraire was injured last night and I don't know if he's very I'll not be able to leave his side until this blows over.

I thank you for your understanding,
- Wm. Laurence

[Filtered to friends of Laurence and Temeraire]

Friends,

I'm afraid that Temeraire was injured terribly quite severely rather badly last night while protecting the Covert. As such, we'll be remaining at the covert for the time being.

Please remain safe while this damned darkness lasts, but I'm certain that once it is all over, he will happily welcome any who would wish to keep him company, provided he survi if he is while he convalesces.

Your friend,
Wm. Laurence