Second Chances: the Network

You know, I'm a little disappointed in myself. I go to all this trouble to not fall through one of the rifts and here I am on the wrong end of one anyway. Poor showing, Felix.

This one seems more welcoming than I'd expected, though, so I suppose: hello, everyone, I appear to have joined the ranks of the rift-displaced. Felix Alexios, formerly of Tevinter although I imagine that means very little to anyone here. This world is very different than the one I'm used to. Much bigger buildings. Much more electricity in nice, contained places rather than being thrown around on the battlefield. I can't say I disapprove entirely.

The fellows in charge indicated there might be some people I could talk to here about medical matters. Given the vastly different technology levels, I'm sure there are options here I'm not aware of. I'd appreciate a conversation with the relevant people (healers? They said something about doctors?). At your convenience, of course, but sooner rather than later.

I've stopped questioning most of the strange things that happen, but is the bat invasion an annual thing and I wasn't paying attention last year or....?

I wouldn't mind them so much if they wouldn't make it feel like I'm getting dive bombed on the way to work.

Yes, yes, I'm sure everyone's sorry, etc I'll be back in the office Monday, probably.

[Clinic Employees]
Thank you for keeping everything running smoothly. I don't say it enough, but I appreciate you and lunch Monday is on me.

[Ben M.]
Sorry if I haven't exactly been the best new employer since you've started but thanks for keeping things going. Knocking Wanda and me out at the same time was cruel unhelpful, I'm sure. Are you a drinker? Because I can make that happen. Or just dinner, whichever.

[Clint]
I'd say it gets easier, but that would be a lie. It does eventually hurt less. I'm so sorry.

[Pepper]
There's no pretty words that are going to make it better. You know it, I know it, but I am sorry that you're dealing with this yet again.

I...don't deal with unicorns well. And if someone is going to be magically transforming my dog, I'd rather be the one to do it, thanks.

I'm taking my meds and getting back into bed.

Has anyone else’s pet dog sprouted a unicorn horn?

Unfortunately, I don’t know if this is a natural development for a Kryptonian canine, or if it’s just this place playing a trick.

There've been so many bats out lately. I think they're enjoying the resurgence of bugs after the cold. It's kind of nice hearing them chittering around after dark.

Tomorrow is the last day of Passover. I know that a lot of us struggling right now, but in times like these, coming together can be important.

While it might not be a traditional seder, I do have lots of food for the evening, and would like to invite anyone whoever Is interested over for the seder meal. I [probably won't go through all fifteen steps, but we will have the traditional food, including matzah, maror, charoset, karpas, zeroah, beitzah, matzo ball soup, gefilte fish, and brisket. There will be also be saltwater and wine, as in tradition, though I do have other drinks, as well.

Even if you don't want to stay for the meal itself, I would be happy to make plates for anyone interested.

[Filtered to Molly Hayes]

I just wanted to let you know that I'm here if you need me. I can see where it might be a little painful right now, but you're welcome over anytime that you would like.

I can't hear Tim.... Someone tell me he's with them?

[edit added later]He's gone

I can't


[Q]
...is his stuff still there?

If anything happens to me, it goes without say that Morgan will go to Bruce and May. Thank you in advance for your understanding. That said, I don't plan on anything happening to me.

[Clinic Employees, minus Doctor Strange]
As of 11am, all of Doctor Strange's appointments have been rescheduled. If anyone wants to schedule with him over the next few days, please check if they would be comfortable with another provider if it's urgent or if they can wait until he's back in the office.

Also, given the situation, I'm expecting we may get an influx of people looking for mental health services. Shepherd Book, please let us know if you need any additional support.

[Simon Tam, Zoe Hart]
I think that covers all bases? Did I miss anything?

How are you two holding up? Are you and yours alright?

[Jack, Rose]
I'm going to be heading to the liquor store after work. Do either of you need anything while I'm there?

[Texts to Quentin Coldwater]

>> Hey burrito.
>> What do you need?
>> Mac n' cheese is already in progress
>> Yes, I'm making enough for your whole apt.

[Doctor Strange]

Stephen, I am so sorry. Is this a "the clinic needs to be closed today" situation or do you want to bury yourself in work?

[Lydia Martin]

Everyone on your end accounted for?

ETA: [Serenity Crew]

Martha Jones, who works with Book and I at the clinic, is interested in properly meeting everyone and I suggested she join us for one of our Sunday dinners. Would that be alright?

Shit like this happens and I never know what to do, but I've got plenty of whiskey and/or tequila to go around if anyone needs a drink.

How can somewhere be alternatively the best thing that's ever happened to me and the worst?

If everyone would be kind enough to give the family some time right now, we'd appreciate it.

And no, I don't think we need to worry about a Code Green, he's too damn depressed to be bothered at this point

Hey, so in my old life, here's where I'd go on a bender and do something stupid. Guess they call that growth.

[Kate/Natasha/Phil]

Please help me not do something stupid. I swear to god, the only reason I'm not in the streets right now is my familial responsibilities.

This is not the way to help me stay Zen, weird powers that control this place.

[Filter: Batfam]

I'm getting pizza. And cereal. And maybe cereal pizza. Do we think pizza cereal is an option?

[[forward dated to tomorrow, look, i have 5 characters to deal with and I don't want to murder you all]]
[Wanda]
I promise not to create a deadly witch obstacle course if you promise not to enslave a bunch of people and go on a murder spree.

[Vision]
I'm not going to school today. I assume that's to be expected.

[Luz & Diana]
I'm super not okay, before you ask, but thanks for checking in, etc. This is me getting ahead to let you know I'm not intentionally being bitchy at you. Just in case.

(Backdated a couple of days because birthdays always slip my mind)

[Jen, Julio, and Hawkins (minus Mike)]

I'm pretty sure we all know that Mike's birthday is coming up soon, so I wanted to get with everyone to plan something. See what ideas we might have between us to put together.

I have a few ideas, but I was leaning towards getting some of those bikes you can pay to use for the day and we could ride around to some of the landmarks around the city. Take some pictures. Maybe drop by the arcade at some point along the way.

If anyone else has other ideas, let me know?

[Byler]

Now that you're an old man, are you too old for a Ghostbusters marathon like when we were kids?

Thanks to everyone who joined us on the paleontology dig over the last two weeks. Hopefully you had fun whether you came for a few days or a week. If you missed out, or if you loved it, I'll probably be doing another trip this summer, maybe to a different site.

I do tip my hat to all the high school teachers out there. You all do amazing work.

And now, laundry, and the fighting the urge to sleep for a week because work calls.



[Natasha]

Teenagers are exhausting. Also, thank you for doing this with me. You know that B&B romantic weekend we had scheduled before... I'm thinking a weekend of bed and pampering wouldn't go amiss in the near future.

Trying to find a decent place to train in this city is impossible. The fancy ones are full of people who are there to be looked at, not to do actual work, and the membership fee is astronomical. The other end of the spectrum often smells like wet dog, and I swear that one of them had mold growing in the locker room.

Then there was the goldilocks location: right cost, clean, decent amenities, but full of toxic men with BDE that thought they'd get their jollies by intimidating the short girl.

I know we have a gym here, but I was looking for somewhere that I could work on what I already know and maybe learn some stuff that I don't. Even take some classes. Does that exist, or am I looking for a unicorn?