Second Chances: the Network

[Friends and Tim]

I'm not feeling too good. There aren't any natural wind currents in here. Not that I'm a crow anymore, but there's a vacuum outside these walls. And I feel like I could run out of air any minute.

I thought this would be great. I could look outside and see the planets and the constellations. I could be right in the middle of astrology. But what even is astrology is we're not on earth?

I just feel like I can't breathe.

Seriously, who designed these uniforms? I need to talk to them.

It's Pi Day and I'm a 20 year old math nerd with more money than he should be allowed.

Pizzas for everybody! Get your orders in or a supreme and a cheese are showing up at everyone's doors.

Damian, there's a vegan one coming your way. So18 boys, are we still going vegan or is cheese okay? Anyone else with dietary needs (who isn't a vampire cause I don't think they make blood pizza idk)?

I'm not sure I'm ever gonna be used to this place but... at least now I've healed up enough to not be stuck in bed. You kinda forget how active you actually are until you've been restricted to bed rest.

This math class is. so. freaking. boring. I'm ready for spring break. Why is it still two weeks away??

[DBD CREW + FRIENDS*]

So, break is about a week long and I'm itching to get out of the city. Do we want to go and do anything somewhere for a few of those?

(* = if you think this applies, go for it!)

I haven’t been to San Francisco in a while. Certainly not a San Francisco this retro.

You still use currency, which will take a minute to get used to.

Name’s Jack Ransom, I’ve been here a day or two but I spent that time reading back through this network. Seems like this place is never quiet for long. Just what I’m used to.

[FILTERED TO 18+]

Here's a joke for all of you over 18 (because Waverly freaked out on me about traumatizing some poor child):

What do a police hotline and a glory hole have in common?

[...]

They both rely on anonymous tips.

🤣🤣🤣

Everything was kind of crazy around here for a bit there. I totally didn't even think about it being my own birthday a couple weeks ago.

Would it be weird to still celebrate it now? A birthday/yay everyone's normal again party?

I guess if anyone needs me, I'll be drowning in missed homework from the last two weeks so I don't fall behind. ✌🏽

[Hope]

Sorry for being the biggest brat ever. Oof.

CK and Lexi
Sitting in a tree
K-I-S-S-I-N-G
First comes love, then comes marriage
The comes CK pushing a baby carriage

Okay, so. End of the world? Not end of the world? Demons screwing shit up again?

No reason, just taking a poll.

I'm REALLY trying not to freak the fuck out right now, but I can't see dead people anymore???? 😭😣🥺 Why is this happening again

Not being of this world, I'm unfamiliar with the stories that have been written. I was wondering if anyone had any favorite books they could suggest to me? I love to read, and there's so much to get caught up on, I don't even know where to begin.

While this may constitute something of a last minute invitation, I'd like to welcome my neighbors to a holiday open house on Saturday, from 6 PM to 8 PM. No food is necessary, but drinks and other libations are welcome.

I've done a fair amount of research into various holiday customs and traditional dishes, so I hope you'll join me for a bit of a tasting adventure ahead of your more familial obligations.

Fond Regards,
Edwin Paine

[Filtered to DBD Crew]

Hi! Are we going to be having any gatherings for the holidays this month? Just asking because... well, I want you all to meet someone!

He's cute and sweet, and my little crow heart goes all aflutter when he's around. I don't know if anything is really official yet, but we hold hands and pass notes in class and... I really like him!

Would you all want to meet him? Say yes!

[Filtered to Niko]

You get to meet him first, of course, bestie. 💕

[Filtered to Tim]

Hi you~ 💋

Soooo any plans for the holidays?

Fondest greetings, one and all.

Please do be not alarmed by the boxes left on your coffee tables before your waking. They are advent calendars intended as small gifts for your kindness since my arrival. While I understand that not everyone may celebrate the upcoming holidays, I would hope everyone will enjoy them in the spirit in which they were meant.

In addition, please forgive the liberties taken in seeing to their delivery. I can assure you, your trust and security are paramount to me, and I shall endeavor not to abuse either in the future.

Yours in friendship and affection,
Edwin Paine


_{[The boxes contain one advent calendar per person. They aren't fancy or expensive, but they're thoughtful, in that care has been taken to match each recipient with an appropriate theme.]}

I love this time of year, but it makes a little sad, since I can't see my family. I don't want to be sad though, so what are some of the favorite holiday traditions everyone has from home?

[DBD Crew]
We should all have a get together for Thanksgiving! We can do a friendsgiving and everyone can bring something yummy to eat and just be together! It'll be fuuun!

[Edwin]
I found a new anime to watch, but I haven't started it yet. Do you wanna watch the first episode with me?

[Filtered away from Billy & Tommy]

I miss Wanda a little more this time of year.

I really miss magic not working on me. I've been retching at the smell of meat since Sunday. I'm a cat. I'm supposed to be a carnivore.

[FILTER: EDWIN]
You know, they do say that misery loves company, and yet here I am... alone...