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Right then! Just wanted to pop on now that I've got a bit more of a handle on things, and say a heartfelt cheers and thanks to those that helped me during my quite ghastly arrival. Even those of you that laughed at me - hope to have brought some humor for your day.

I never got to make proper introductions, all said. I'm Si Robin Blyth, I come from the same ah- time? place? world? These things go over my head - as Edw Ms. Violet Debenham, and Mr. Edwin Courcey, but! If you hadn't guessed by my previous blundering, I am not lucky enough to be as gifted as they are with magic, just stumbled into it by accident and then ended up with unexpected psychic abilities! Though, I've learned that having foresight really isn't that helpful at all, in the end, especially not when they couldn't even warn me I'd be walking into a but apparently I'm not the only one of my kind here?

It is nice being able to say that part to the general public! So far I've heard of the same-sex marriages, the fact that women have far more freedom, and experienced now the indoor plumbing and hot showers on command. Tell me of more wonders? What am I missing? I've become acquainted with several bars and taverns since my arrival so that part is covered now do your worst.

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Id like to go home now I think

Time to take the gremlin to get a flower crown in her hair and to touch grass or whatnot. Anyone else headed for the festival? Someone tell me there are giant mugs of witch ale or something. What about those massive pretzels that you need to eat with two hands? Apparently I'm in the mood for oversized refreshments today, don't judge me.

On a related note, should we be keeping an eye on the local covens whilst we're waiting for this legal business to get sorted? Just wondering if I need to be more armed than usual for this little outing.

I've thought it over a good deal since yesterday and now I want a chocobo.

I flew over to check, but yeah. Fen's gone, the castle's gone another person fucking gone. Pretty shit of you, Vallo.

XHORHAUS

Her cat wasn't gone, though. Can I assume you all won't care if I bring him back to the house?

Happy March, everyone. Instead of trying to put in a bid for Galdin Quay and running it into the ground because I know nothing about running a restaurant (and that makes it way better in Sanji's hands), I'm taking over Galahd instead of trying to get my sex shop back.

So, coming back - in case it stopped, I'm not 100% on that - free first drink for newcomers!

Glenn, you all know and love Glenn, will be working the bar on some evening shifts - and has permission to give away or sell any leftover bagels from his day job. Is this a way for me to get him to direct traffic from the DOA to Galahd on day 1? MAYBE.

The lovely Yelena will be splitting some her time with the Meadery as well, so you'll find her at the bar as well!

Not only that, but we're bringing back Thursday Karaoke nights, starting next week. I upgraded the equipment and got a whole bunch of new songs for the catalog. Come check it out! Fridays and Saturdays we're welcoming live local music. If you've never seen a pixie punk band, you should come by tonight and see the Tragedy Dolls.

And just because I like to see Kellach's face when he tries new stuff, we'll be doing regular tastings of weird shit. It'll be hard to top salmon vodka, but I'll put in the work.

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Hey there, newcomers--and also not-newcomers, since I've been told everyone should be connected onto our networks now. Obviously let us know if that's not the case--well, I guess you wouldn't be seeing this if it wasn't, so. Let us know if it is and that's one thing done.

Anyway, I'm Orym and it really is nice to see some new faces, even if it's from strange circumstances. (I say that as though arriving via tree onto a space station is normal, but after a few years it really is.)

If there's anything you need or have questions about, let us know.

Global message, not at all directed at Hawkeye:

Today I have been asked for a space-hook, winter air for the landing vehicle tires, headlight fluid, and keys to the drop zone. I need you to limit your tormenting of junior enlisted to one prank per day. Some of us have work to do around here.

Apparently it was Vax's birthday earlier when shit was going down so fine, he can have a redo I guess. Tomorrow night. I personally think we should start at that place with the singing and the costumes because he hates it so much and it makes me laugh, but whatever. We'll probably go to a few other places too, so if you're around, say hello and buy the idiot a drink.

And yes, Gracie will be with us for some of it, don't bother saying anything because Lila and I don't give a shit and Gracie's walking now so she'll probably bite your leg and you'd deserve it.

Rebels + Vallo Outlander Arrivals

Okay this was all a lot today, but now that our [...] guests have been given the rundown, you all have your devices, we can answer some of your questions. I think we're all adjusting, so just bear with us. For some of us, it's been a long time since we've seen you. In some instances, if ever.

I'm also going to reiterate, please don't leave our location without bringing one of us with you. This isn't the Vallo you know and what we're dealing with is pretty shitty, so until we can figure out a larger plan, staying put is going to be safest. It's not just the Echoes. It's the people you think you know.

Alright, have your reunions and ask your questions.

We have over 30 missing Outlanders so far and more names are still coming in. The portal they went through is still open, and now protected by a barrier so we don't lose track of anyone else for now, but it does seem to be a working portal, but we cannot guarantee that it is a two-way street, given our friends and family have not stepped back through yet we have to assume the way may be blocked on their side.

We still plan to launch a rescue mission, but the group going through also needs to be aware of the risks and be able and willing to set up communications in the event that a return trip won't be immediate.

The DOA is going to be confirming the list of those missing so we have exact names and numbers, and studying the portal to ensure it's safe to travel through.

The current plan is that tomorrow we'll send a group through, if you wish to sign up to be on the rescue mission, put your name here and be at the DOA offices in the morning for a full briefing. Pack ONE bag, no larger than what you can carry and run with, and bring your weapons of choice.

[ooc note: posted right after portal appears/disappearances happen]

Um uh

Hey, anyone else in the city see that? I'm at the bookstore and was talking to Caleb and saw what looked like some massive creature just disappear through a portal, I think? It's hard to see through the buildings, but there's something going on and--



And is anyone else suddenly missing?? Because Caleb and Frumpkin were right here and now they're both gone.



ETA: People are missing with no list, but I figure someone will want to have one to keep track? So I'll add to this as people make mention.

Abi Blyg
Alex Stern
Ashton Greymoore
Billy Kaplan
Bucky Barnes
Caleb Widogast
Chetney Pock O'Pea
Dorian Storm
Edwin Courcey
Eli Grimsbane
FCG
Joshua Rosfield
Julian Blackthorn
Keith Kogane
Kir Agrupnin-Widogast
Lan Xichen
Lance Alvarez
Lee Thompkins
Matthew Lynch
Mike Wheeler
Monkey D Luffy
Nancy Wheeler
Nebula
Noctis Lucis Caelum
Ostyia Rabalska
Ronan Lynch
Sanji
Serefin Meleski
Silas
Teddy Kaplan-Altman
Tommy Shepherd

[CHAOS CREW]

One of the items I won at the auction was a group dinner for 8 at the Crossed Quills, for all of us. Should we try and plan for something next weekend for Vax'ildan's birthday?

Unless Diego has designs on throwing a gigantic birthday bash for his best mate, that is.

[CAROL DANVERS]

I still don't know what to do with mys I wish I could tell you it gets easi The superpowered fighting ring is open to you whenever you might require it at the Underground, I can add you to the biometrics so you don't have to ask for entry if one of us isn't there.

I'm assuming that normal alcohol does nothing for you?

( Special Deliveries to Abi Blyg, Fen, Jacob Frye, Leon Orcot and Sydney Clark )

A big thank you to everyone who attended the party last week and made bids and donations for the youth center. It always gives me a lot of feelings that I'm only just equipped with feeling when I see how generous you all are. Those kids deserve it, let me tell you.

Make sure you pick up your prizes soon, if you haven't already, please and thank you.

Also, might be addicted to cannolis now. This is my own fault.

Just a reminder to reach out to us at the Youth Center, if you're interested in including anything in the silent auction for our New Years charity event!

FRIENDS & FAMILY (feel free to assume; if you've talked to Vax, you're in)

It's obviously coming up on winter holidays and I'll admit that I'm having some mixed feelings about them because it's going to be my first time experiencing them without my sister, so I was hoping to put something together to distract, but still enjoy them. This is both for myself, but also for Velora, since I know it's probably hard for her, too.

Winter's Crest falls on the last month of the year on the 20th, so I thought to just continue that trend and get together that evening for a bit. Maybe at Greyskull to actually use it? It feels right to be in an Exandrian place on an Exandrian holiday. Just bring a dish to pass for that kind of dinner, joke/funny gifts for a random exchange? That sort of thing.

Anyway, if you're free, consider yourself invited: December 20th, Greyskull Keep, food and friends and goofy gifts. (I couldn't think of a proper word that started with F to keep that alliteration going, forgive me.)

Hello, if you're someone who explores Vallo a lot, if you find anything out of the ordinary near the following three locations, would you let me know? I'm continuing research on the portals from last month. Thank you.

[ATTACHED MAP BUT PRETEND IT'S VALLO & THE THREE X'S ARE COORDINATES OF WHERE THE THREE PORTALS WERE LOCATED]

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Jules, I think I found Blackthorn Hall? I haven't gone inside but it's on the very edge of the forest near the city, and it looks like when we explored it the first time? It's not as nice as when you and Emma made it so I wasn't sure and I didn't want to go inside without you.

Right so. From what I gather, Evie and I were turned into templar twats. Sorry about that. Kellach, you've got free beer on me for a month, mate. Anyone else I was a prick to, well come on down. You can have a free punch if it makes you feel better. If I'm not here, it's because I'm out looking for wherever that prat hid the 200 year old goblin whiskey I was saving for a special occasion.

[SEREFIN]

I saw you wincing just now. Stop pushing it and take a rest, will you?