Area 53 In Character

Now with Thanksgiving Holiday past, it is time to look towards Christmas and New Year. As so many of you are new here this year, I thought it was prudent to explain what we normally do.

While you are more than welcome to hold your own celebrations, much like Halloween, the town will host a Christmas and New Years Celebration at the Community Centre for all of you who which to attend.

Community Centre Workers

I trust that all of you received the packet of information detailing what will be taking place for the above celebrations?

So Thursday is thanksgiving. That's a holiday we have where we eat a lot of delicious food and try to give thanks for something in our lives.

I know a lot of people are pretty new so my place will be open starting at noon that day for anyone who wants food and drinks.

Being thankful is optional. Just don't be a jerk.

Given the tragedy that occurred yesterday in my beloved Paris. A few of us at the college are holding a midnight vigil tonight to commemorate those who were brutally murdered by the terrorist actions.

Terrorism is still something I don't understand. There is no excuse for taking innocent lives. Fighting for freedom and liberty I understand. But, this waste of life. These attrocities, I do not. There are lines that should not be crossed..

I've uploaded all of the pictures from the Halloween Party to here If there's any you'd like a copy of let me know and I'll send you a digital one over.

Or, if you want a print I'll work out prices and stuff for you later.

[Filtered to Caroline]

Do you want to meet for coffee and discuss those shots you wanted?

Welcome to Area 53. I have noticed there's been a number of new arrivals here over the past few days.

For those who don't know me I'm Jenny Smithsonian and I'm the 'Mayor' of this town.

A few things for you to know if you haven't already been informed of it.

1. Unfortunately there's no way for you to leave. Our scientists are working on it. They have been for the past fifty years or there abouts. Unfortunatley nothing is known about how you arrive.

2. In terms of leaving some people do but as above we don't know how.

3. It is recommended that you try and make a life for yourself here. There's people who have been here (besides me) since we first opened in 1963. Many of the older refugees have settled and started families of their own

4. We should have everything you would need here. If you aren't sure where something is we are happy to help you find it. We have schools, a college that offers number of courses and various places of employment. We also have a park, community centre (where the Halloween party was held), a local pool, movie theathre, bar etc.

5. Magic is real. People have come here from worlds where magic exists. Yes, this might confuse some of you but it is true. Powers vary from people who need a wand, people who can shape shift and people who can fly.

6. If you need any assistance at all please come and talk to me either here or one of the staff at the Government building.