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For anyone fretting about it, we'll offer up walks back from the Hanged Man to where ever you're staying, so feel free to sit about and drink all you like without worry about anything but paying the tab.

But be sure and worry about that bit.

I ordered a half dozen different types of some kind of fancy whiskey that tastes like poison, but does a fantastic job of knocking you on your ass. I'd offer you a taste, Swan and Bae, but you're meant to be grown ups these days.

Anyone else fancy a try? Aramis, care to come aboard for a go?

This might as well be built with corkboard and pins. It's very quaint. I don't know how everyone isn't dead from living with this level of advancement and toxins, but I suppose people learn to manage.

Shepard? What did you do now?

( trigger warning: discussion of suicide )

Has anyone seen Anders? He didn't come home the other evening, and I didn't think too much of it until but I thought he would make it back some time today, but it's well after midnight, and I still haven't heard anything. Someone please tell me they've heard something. Please. I'd appreciate any information anyone has.

So it seems we've picked up another new round of arrivals as well as lost a few heads. I just thought I'd take a moment to introduce myself to the new people. My name's Jane, Jane Shepard. I've come and gone from here a couple times now, and would be more than happy to sit down with anyone who needs some help with acclimatization.

To those of the community who've recently seen loved ones sent away, I'll happily open my door and provide coffee and tea if you need it.

( Liara )

So. With the Holidays finally over

I know I haven't done too much socializing since I got back in town but, dinner anyone? I figure there aren't much better ice breakers than food since I'm not going to go crashing through any panes of glass and I like to think I've gotten pretty good at it.

( Filtered to Liara )

I'm glad this holiday season is pretty much over.

You know what I miss? Space. Also my crew. Holidays were a sucky reminder.

I always forget how much I like winter until it comes rolling back around.

I'm thinking it's about time for a cup of hot chocolate.

If I had to guess, I would say that this is Earth before 2069. Not quite sure on the exact date, it all blends together in the 2000's until then.

This is also before they know that other species exist so I better be careful.

My name is Dr. Liara T'Soni and I am still finding it hard to believe that I am here of all places.

First that whole nightmare, now snow. Here's hoping this town has a steady supply of whiskey and sleeping pills. Something tells me it's going to be long winter.

Blocked from Mason Ashford. )

Has anyone else had someone show up who's supposed to be dead at home. And who doesn't know they're supposed to be dead? I mean, how the hell do you deal with that? How do you tell the. You watched a monster snap their neck, like, five months ago?

What the shit is this? One minute I'm trying to hot-wire a drop-ship and a sociopath's bullets are flying everywhere, and the next I'm in what I can only describe as a hologram of what Earth used to look like?

Insanity. Nice as this place is, I think I'd be more use back home.

Or hi, cool to be here, I'm Raven and at this point I'm annoyed and confused so just whatever.

Huh. This place. Again? And here I somehow thought I'd made it all up.

The name's Shepard, Jane. Commander if you're a fan of rank and file, and it's good to see you again Storybrooke.

So, I'm in love with Sydney Sage. We've been dating for the past couple of months, actually. And yeah, Sydney's human, and not just ANY kind of human, but an Alchemist. I realize that both the Moroi and the Alchemists think this is basically the most disgusting thing ever, but that is such hypocritical bull shit it literally makes me want to punch someone in the face. I mean, where the hell did our half-vampire, dhampir friends originally came from then? Oh, right, FROM MOROI AND HUMANS HAVING SEX! I know, I know. How crass. Biology is so scandalous.

HOW does it make any sort of sense that this would have been okay if you plopped us in the 14th century, but now it's like, totally taboo and "wrong" and blah blah blah. Makes no sense.

Well, let me tell you something. I really don't give a shit. What are "my people" going to do anyway? Sneer at me when I come to Court? Wow. I'm so terrified. Most of them think I'm a joke anyway, so I'm sure everyone would just be like, "That Adrian Ivashkov's really pushing the envelope this time, huh? Shameful", like all I'm trying to do is make some sort of statement or get people's attention or something. Well, I'm not. I really love Sydney, and why wouldn't I? She's smart and interesting and a good person and she just so happens to be beautiful on top of all of that. She's a better person than I am, and she makes me a better person. I'm so inexplicably happy when I'm with her. There's no one else I'd rather spend time with or talk to. So how can anyone tell me that's wrong or unnatural? It's not like we forced this. It just happened, it's just how we connected- isn't that the very definition of natural?

What I do care about is how the Alchemists feel about all this, since that's what has real consequences. We knew the risks, but it seemed so distant, so theoretical. Sometimes I feel so disgusted with myself for being so reckless, like the rules didn't apply to us. But I really don't know what else I could have done. It was selfish of me to keep pursuing her when she knew better and tried to do the smart, safe thing. I feel really guilty about that. Still, even knowing where it ends up, I can't honestly say I'd go back and do anything differently. I feel kind of horrible for that, for not doing everything I could to protect her- which would really have been to just stay away. But maybe the bigger issue is that I shouldn't have to. This shouldn't be such a risk. It's wrong and close-minded to persecute for something like this. We weren't bothering anyone. It didn't affect anyone's lives. It wasn't any of their fucking business.

Despite being here, I still feel as if I am back there. With that mountain range. The one I can't escape from. No matter where I went, it was still there. That beacon up on the hill. It still feels like I'm there. I said I wasn't scared. I knew Cecil couldn't hear me when I left him messages. I said I wasn't scared then, but I was scared. So scared. I never got a chance to see or talk to those things that were following me.

I think they might be here. Sometimes I see them out of the corner of my eye.

How do I know I'm not just still there, wandering around until I die?

I hate being forced to tell the truth, and to speak what shouldn't be spoken, too. But could everyone at least make some attempt to keep the arguments that ensue out of the streets, or from public screaming? There were two women yelling in the car lot near the stables today. I had to break it up because they were scaring the horses. I have never heard half of the insults they used.

I miss my princess. And my world. But I feel as if I might not miss it as much as I should.

I spend too much time indoors here. I miss being in space, a lot. I miss Liara. I miss Tali and Garrus. Hell. I miss everything. Except the Earth being on fire and invaded by Reapers.

I'd like to get drunk with someone soon. Any takers?

Whoever invented frozen coffee drinks is a genius.

Just saying.

I don't suppose there is anyone who is actually spending Valentine's Day without a date? But, if there is? Perhaps we should all get together somewhere and have a night off.

Unless someone else has an idea for the single members of Storybrooke?

So since everyone I knowI haven't really had time to consider this whole Valentine's day thing is there anyone not doing anything who wouldn't mind someone else tagging along, or would anybody be interested in drinks and chicken dinner?

Both of my brothers are gone.

{PRIVATE TO JESS}
Are you alright, sweetheart?
{/PRIVATE}

{PRIVATE TO JO}
Move in with me?
{/PRIVATE}

Sam Winchester is gone.

I liked him.

[Filtered to Scott McCall]

My dad seems to be dating your mom.

Maybe we should get a cheeseburger.

I can't believe I was talking about my dad It wasn't that bad being a kid again for a few days, but I'm glad that I'm an adult again.

[Private to Kiera Cameron]
I saw your note about leaving the Sheriff's Department. I just didn't know why some woman I'd never met was telling me about changing her career. I'm sorry Now that I'm myself again - want to get drinks and talk about it?

[Private to Melissa McCall]
You're amazing Would you really have taken care of ten year old me if I hadn't liked Carl?

So, anyone up for another card game? Valentine's Day is coming up. A distraction never hurts.

I've never had so much of nothing to do since I got my first job at thirteen. I picked up a job at the garage, but this town's only so big, there isn't all that many hours to work.

There was a long stretch of time where I didn't think I'd ever say this, but I miss the road, sometimes.

[Dean]
They had an old '72 Camaro in the back no one was touching. She doesn't run, but fixable. I thought you might want to give it a try with me. Sammy too, if he got more interest in engines over the years.
[/Dean]

[Adam]
I thought maybe we should talk. If you want to.

Days like this I'd kill for a stiff drink -
Well that was fun.

JANE
Hey, so you got sent home and back again? Sorry I missed all that. You doing okay? Anything I can help with?

Well, that was an age I didn't expect to relive. Though I guess there were... worse options.

Anyway, I'm back to normal my real age now.

[DEAN]

Happy birthday. What're we doing for it? Little me was a little too busy not wanting to building a treehouse to ask.

So. What'd I miss?

( Filtered to Mulan )

So. I'm pretty sure I owe you one.

[backdated to January 1st after this post]

Only a few more days until it's back to school and coursework. I'm not entirely sure I'm ready for the winter holidays to be over yet. They're the one thing that's the same about school here

[Filtered to Jane Shepard]
Can I come over? I don't want to be by myself but I don't want to be around anyone from home either. Not right now.

[Filtered to James Potter]
Don't worry I'm going out for a bit, love. I promise I'll be back before it gets to be late. Maybe you should just go ahead and tell me what you found out so that I know what's coming

So, a little bird told me there's a wedding coming up for you soon huh? Well, I know you don't know me very well, but I wanted to congratulate you. That's really just terrific news. I also know this place probably isn't the easiest place to be having a wedding either, and wanted to let you know that I'd be happy to help, or go shopping with you, or really just hang out and talk about it, let me know...

Okay. Let me try this again..

Really, Jess, I'm so happy for you. We should hang out.

God, I'm terrible with people.

[magical types]

I was wondering if I might ask one of you for a bit of help. My girlf fiancée and I want to be married in February, but also outside, and that's probably not going to work too well in this weather. But I thought maybe there could be a fairly simple magical way of heating up a small-ish area outside, just for a few hours.

And we're not asking you to do it for free. I'm not sure how much effort it would take, so I'm not sure what to offer, but I'm sure we can work something out. Something that doesn't involve selling our souls Let me know if you're interested.

[jane shepard]

Hey, Commander. I've got a question for you.

I don't know what the hell that was, but it sucked.

Is everyone still here? Please tell me everyone else didn't disappear and doesn't remember me.

[Filtered to Beacon Hills People]
I remember all the crap you all do, now. Or at least as much as I saw of it, since you're all still liars who tell me nothing, in the real world.

It's confusing.

So. It's looking an awful lot like Christmas out there. I can't even remember the last time I had the time to celebrate it. I gotta say, looking out my window this place really seems to bring out the spirit in everyone. It's kind of nice.

Think I'm gonna get a tree, there's gotta be somewhere in town selling trees, right?

Anyone who would like to come help decorate, you're more than invited. I'll probably hit the town tomorrow evening.

This place can really drive a woman to drink sometimes.

[Jo]
How do you want to handle the holidays?

I'll be at The Rabbit Hole getting drunk if anyone wants to join me. I need it after tonight's show.

[Filtered to Beth Greene]
Can you keep Carl company until I get back? I just don't want him here alone but I need to get out for awhile.

Captain?  Seems we ain't got much of a crew left.

So, I've seen a few of you making mention of disappearances again? This place just doesn't seem to let up does it?

To those of you who don't know me, my name's Jane Shepard. If any of you out there need someone to talk to, or just want some company, please, look me up. This place isn't taking it easy on any of us. As an added bonus, since arriving here, I've gotten a handle on how to make a decent cup of coffee and would be happy to share with anyone who needed it.

I'm in Tower Three, Room #405
( Filtered to Danny Mahealani )

( Filtered to Sam Winchester )

Right... so I think I'd like to go back to the couch now. This place is totally batshit crazy. And the room I woke up in... there's like guns everywhere. Seriously, like every time I open a draw there's another gun.

My son thinking he's the Joker and trying to kill one of our friends is really making me miss the days when people woke up as the opposite gender.

[Daryl Dixon and Michonne]
Please tell me you guys aren't affected by whatever this is?

So...I don't suppose any one there is looking for a room mate?

This place just keeps getting better and better..

( Filtered to Jack )

Please tell me you're still here? Everyone else is gone.

[Filtered from Padme Amidala]

Now both of the people I believed to be my children are gone.

At least Padme's still here.

...right?


Filtered to Padme Amidala]

Would you mind terribly if we shared an apartment, Padme?

You know, I thought I would miss people being amazed that they get to meet me. But I don't.

At all.

I'm glad that I'm blending in and no one even knows who I am.

Anybody up for a run tonight?

This is officially my least favorite thing that's happened in town.

[Filtered to Lydia Martin, Allison Argent & Jane Sheppard]
I give up. I was trying to just wait it out with sweats, but since it doesn't seem to be ending any time soon - I need clothes and shoes. Someone want to go with me? You can tell me if they're price gouging on bras because of the sudden rush of gender switching.

Hey, Jack, Garrus, Tali. There's a some event going on down at The Hanged Man. I think we could all use some more time together. Or I could

Interested in trying to meet up there? It might be fun and, if nothing else, my dancing's always good for a laugh. I plan on going anyway so, if you want to come, let me know.

Talk Like a Pirate Day. Who's down for drinks at The Hanged Man? Just be warned, I do crazy things when drunk.

[Filtered to any and all of those currently in or with a background in Government, Medical, Animal Care, Military, and Law]

I have complied the list of personnel of these types and have attached to this entry.

Below is the attachment and it will require a password. That password is personnel121stilinski.

( Attachment.doc )

If you are of one of these groups, or have background in one of them, and are not on the list, please post to this post so I can add you.

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That done, we need to have our first meeting. When is everyone free? We need to find a day that works for everyone and discuss if we want to meet weekly, biweekly, or monthly.

Lots of people seem to have gone missing, and I'm sure that's hard on everyone here. If anyone finds themselves in need of someone to talk to, or just could use some company, I'd be more than happy to volunteer. You're more than welcome to contact me here, or just stop by and knock on the door. Tower Three, room #405. Ask for Shepard.
( Filtered to Sam Winchester )

( Filtered to Danny Mahealani )

( Filtered to Jack )

So Liara's gone.

Shepard, you okay?

[Filtered to any and all of those currently in or with a background in Government, Medical, Animal Care, Military, and Law]

I want to request a list of people currently in these fields or with a background from where they came. I think it would be nice to have a solid foundation of who has the expertise in which areas and perhaps even Sheriff Swan and Mayor Mills could find the information useful.

( Read more. )

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( Groups listed by Expertise )