Second Chances: the Network

So, I'm not sure if folks have their spring breaks planned out already or not, but the museum has given me a grant to go on a dig and have said I'm allowed to take students with me. I'll be there for close to two weeks - around March 23 to April 3.

UC Berkeley & Stanford have spring break the first week and the high school is off the second week. Folks are welcome to stay as long as they want during that time. I'll also need chaperones, so adults, if you want to come, we can make it happen.

As for sites, currently debating between Montana, Wyoming, and the Dakotas. Should have that finalized in a week or two.

Anyone interested?

I don't think I'm getting wings. It feels a little pointed. Like, "you get to do ghost things at night, you don't get to fly, too" kind of pointed.

Even the new guy in my English class, who started school last Wednesday, showed up at school on Friday with badass, punk rock dragon wings.

Yes, I'm being petulant about it. No, I don't care that I am. I'm this close to stomping my foot and demanding a lollie as a consolation prize.

I wish whomever gave us these wings would tell us when they were going away. They really be getting in the way. Much easier to fly without them.

Todays fall count: 3.

So, Valentine's Day and I have a love/hate relationship. I love the sugar but I generally hate mass market holidays. Anyhow, I hope if you all celebrated, you had a good one.

[Stephen]

Do you want a cupcake? Or coffee.

I made cupcakes. Come and get one. Happy Valentine's Day!

OOC. If you see Bruce, he has actual bat wings now.

The universe thinks it's so funny, doesn't it. Well, it's not. Or at least, I don't find it very funny at all. I have spent years traversing heights and distances without wings just fine.

Bat Family + Adjacent
I've decorated a cake (which I didn't bake) and there's a slice for each of you. Come by today to enjoy.

🥳🎂

The Liaison Officer tried to explained things but I am kinda freaked out right now. I was at a gas station and the next thing I know I'm here! And it's freezing outside. But the officer said I should post something so... okay?

My name's Diana, I'm 17, originally from Chance Harbor, Washington, which I can't find online anywhere. No searches or no maps nothing. So other than the being-15ish-years-in-the-future thing, there's that. Though, technology's really improved since 2012. Is this normal? Are we just here now and that's it?

Okay... No Grant, no Circle - but you were trying to clear your head anyway. You didn't cast anything to get here, you didn't cast reflexively when you got here. You're fine.... You just need to keep a lid on the dark. And try to keep calm. You can figure this out. Just hold it together.

[Una Chin-Riley and Christopher Pike]
The Liaison Officer gave me your names and said that you two would be keeping an eye on me. That's really nice of you - and I appreciate it - but I can look after myself; I don't want to impose. And it might be safer...

I know we have bigger problems and this is a random statement but

It's weird when you hear two people arguing (Jason and Yelena. It's Jason and Yelena) and they switch languages mid-sentence. Multiple times. And it's weirder when you can follow the argument.

Which brings me to my point and I know it's been asked before but I'm asking again:

Other than English, what languages do you speak? I'm only claiming fluency in 12. Yes, I realize that's a brag. But I blame Bruce.

It's cold. and I'm glad suddenly I don't drive since even just walking down to the comic shop today I could barely see an inch ahead and fell on my ass twice.

Christmas was...not as bad as I thought it might turn out. Thanks to those who came to do cookies. I feel less alone here. That helps a lot.

[FILTER TO BATKIDS & BATKIDS ADJACENT minus Bruce]

...hollydays. gifts. Need help.

[FILTER TO BRUCE AND ELEVEN]

🎄? Want 2 try.

Is it weird to buy an ice cream cake just cause? They look good...I've never had one.

[Kal+Kara]
Been laying in the sun since school let out but still kind of...not charged fully. Can you help me get somewhere still sunny?

Fuuuuuuck
There isn't enough alcohol in the world

Anyone got any tips and tricks for insomnia?

Margo
Busy this weekend?

Bat-Family
The Batmobile is here.

Sometimes good things do happen around here I guess.

[BatFam+]

Not to be weird, but I came back from class Friday and my computer was here. Like my custom set up from home. With all of our programs.

I took it apart piece by piece to make sure there was no suspicious additions, and I swept it twice for anything that could be pulling data from it, and it's absolutely clean.

I still feel like I should be suspicious.

Alright, I’ve slept on it. You know moving is really exhausting, and I’d kind of just got done moving into a place. Or I thought I was, before getting zapped here yesterday. But this time the moving didn’t come with any of my stuff or my cat, so I’m pretty annoyed about that.

Hey, I’m Carol. Don’t suppose anyone here has a line on some reliable spacecraft I can borrow?

[ Filter: Jyn Erso and Kate Bishop ]

I’m not used to having roommates so sorry for crashing after barely saying hi last night. It’s been a long week.

Hi?

😬

[BATFAM & ASSOCIATES]

...okay?

[ filtered; BatFam+ & Julio Richter & Mike Wheeler ]

Sorry not sorry for the late notice but the boyfriend and I are en route to Mexico for our anniversary.

Enid - you know where the cash stash is. Or bug Jason.
Mike - he says you know where the cash stash is and that you can also bug Jason.

Back in a few days. Don't kill each other while we're gone 😘

[ ooc; El and I meant to handle this weeks ago lmao and work/life ate us both PLEASE PRETEND MIKE WAS HANDLED GUARDIAN-WISE ]

If anyone hears a smoke alarm going off on the 17th floor, ignore it. I've just removed the batteries and the offending pot of water and it won't be going off again anytime soon.

Eleven
I'm going to the store. Is there anything specific you like to eat or drink? Bonus points if it's something microwavable, but I'll figure something out if it's not.

Bat-Fam & SOs & Guardians & Wards & Eleven & also Clark
I'm ordering takeaway Saturday night and you're all invited over. You'll have the chance to meet Eleven, who's only recently arrived. Eleven, you'll get to meet everyone else.

Note that I said I'm ordering takeaway, so I will entertain zero comments about my cooking skills. Or any about the aforementioned smoke alarm.

Also, if there are any food allergies or aversions I don't already know about, speak up about it now.

And I am certainly not Alfred, but I'll make sure there are cookies.

Kaylee Frye
Correct me if I'm wrong, but you're an automechanic, right? I heard something about you owning a garage.

...📚📝😒👨‍🏫👩‍🏫

Did someone manage to sneak into my bedroom and leave this little friend on my pillow?

Or was it the “magic” of this place?