Second Chances: the Network

I AM SO GLAD TO SLEEP IN MY OWN BED AGAIN

Now that Hardison's secured the network, I have a request.

IF you are safe to do so: Record-Record-Record.

Audio, video—anything you can. Start compiling everything you've seen, heard, or documented since the beginning and send it to me. I'm starting to put together a timeline, and all of it will help. We call this the "discovery phase".

The Liaison Office may have let us down, but that doesn't mean we can't go after the people behind this.

And just like that, the systems are mine.

I got the network. I got the phones. I got the CCTV around the apartments. I got what the liaisons had, and now it is only us. You can still call and text anyone outside of our network, but anything you post can't be found by any non-displaced resident.

If anyone, even friendlies, tries to hack this, they will get a nasty little something as a consequence. I have contingencies built into the system in the event of my departure, but as long as I'm here, Big Brother can't get any of our information.

And with that, I'm gonna go sleep for 36-48 hours. If you see me on here, don't judge. I'll at least be in bed.

Well the good news is this is going down in October which means I can stress eat Halloween candy while people smarter than me figure out what the hell to do.

I haven't had a headache this bad since the goddamn birds.

Looks like my best friend is gone.

Who needs suits repaired or projects done? Super or regular, whatever. Please give me anything and everything. By the way for the new here. I do that. I am a Master Tailor. Things need repair? Hello, hi. I can fix them.

Appointments are still remaining as is unless you obviously need to cancel, then let me know.

[ooc: obviously please assume this is before the werewolf thing, sometime in the afternoon/evening]

[FILTER: Gar Logan's loved ones]

Hi, everyone. Tony and I have been planning a small party for Gar's birthday on Saturday. We rented out a bowling alley and ordered pizza/cake. Gar just wants to spend the day with friends and family so please make sure to drop by 8 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Thank you!

OKAY SO. It's the end of September and I have to pull myself back together so you know what that means!

GIANT HALLOWEEN BASH! Edge of Glory will be hosting, costumes OBVIOUSLY encouraged. Go as wild as you want but important bits must be covered because I love you all but I'm not losing my liquor license for you. There will be prizes for some categories (think best group, spookiest, funniest, best mashup, coupl ah fuck it cutest couple, and probably more as I think about them).

Family friendly till 8, 18+ after that (and shouldn't you smol people be Trick or Treating anyway?)

Drink specials all night long and we'll be open till 2am. Halloween is on a Friday this year and we're going BIG so go practice your best Thriller and I'll see everyone there!

What if Edgar Allen Poe had written his poem about a crow instead of a raven? Would it have made a difference? I mean, it makes a difference to me. Ravens think they're so much better than crows. I guess they are kind of superior in size and prowess. I've never really thought about it before. Actually, I don't think I've ever met a raven, but I always knew to stay out of their way. They can be pretty bad tempered, I've heard.

But I wonder if maybe crows wouldn't have such a bad rap if Poe's poem was about a crow and not a raven. Or maybe humans don't really care about any of that.

Anyway, I had to read his poem for class and I kinda liked it.

Is it weird that I miss my parents the most when I remember my birthday is coming up? Like, not either of their birthdays but my birthday specifically?

Or is that just selfish?

Anyway, sorry, I don't mean to bring anybody down. This one essay I have to write has me all in my feels suddenly.

It's kinda weird. I mean, yeah I obviously miss Fig a lot. But losing her just kinda made me miss the other Bad Kids even more somehow. Not that I don't absolutely love the people I've met here but... I dunno. It'd just be nice to have both? I think?

[Albus]
How is it having your mum here? And...close to the right age, I think? At least way closer than last time. She doesn't know me but that's probably for the best

If you are into drinks or games, you should come see me at my new place of work — The Bit & Barrel. Can't say I've ever been a barkeep for money before, but I know my way around a pint. Apparently the customers like my accent — except the bloke who swore it was fake and was hexed for his trouble.

Filtered to Albus
I'm working most Sundays because they're busy and need the hands, but I managed to get the next one off. Think we're due a proper roast, yeah? Cheer you up a bit since Ned has gone.

OOC: The Bit & Barrel doesn't exist. I made it up! It's loosely based on this San Francisco bar and one I went to about a decade ago. The general idea is an English pub on one floor, and a second bar and several rooms with all kinds of arcade games in the basement. The lower floor is definitely loud/sensory overload. The first is a normal pub-style establishment. Use as it suits for yourselves/your characters. Address and other info will be on the reference sheet in due course!

I have been here long enough to see times like these, where a larger group arrives or returns all at once. It does not make anything easier, it will likely never get any more easy to deal with when we lose loved ones.

But now is a time for support. Ask for it, provide it, whatever you need or are able to do. Check on your neighbors, "our people" or otherwise. The smallest offering can make a world of difference in times like these. We are in this together.

[ ooc; I am turning off tracking on this post - please use it to corral character reactions about the drops so the network comm isn't getting spammed and posts being buried ♥ filter to your own people, text messages, whatever. Your characters don't have to talk to Una at all, it's just a place to corral this. ]

...wasn't expecting a wee bear. Should I be concerned?

Soooo it's kinda weird around town right now. Was out not in class having a look around and it isn't what it was. I was over the Bernal Heights are and it looks cold? I can't really feel it but people had on heavy coats and the sky is basically gray...Few seconds later in Little Hollywood though and it's like there's no chill in sight? The sun is brighter there. Like so much brighter. Tank tops and shorts weather. The distance isn't that great to cause that kind of weather change?

[Tim]
I've been thinking....maybe we should go on an actual date? Assuming this weather thing isn't a thing doesn't mess everything up like last month?

[Wally]
Do you wanna do something sometime? Like it occurs to me that maybe I should try to hang out with more than one person. You seem cool.

matt is like

gone. just gone. phil knows.

at his work and they haven't seen him and then the whole searching thing and nothing and like WHERE IS HE


[ ooc; posted earlier in the day~ ]

Today is my wedding anniversary. I know some will say it is not because Wanda used magic to create our reality, but it was very authentic to us both. I miss her and I mourn all the time we lost today. However, I also celebrate the great love we had between us.

- Green backpack ✅
- Green notebook ✅
- Green pens and pencils ✅
- Green paper ❌ (a travesty they don't make paper in green, I doth protest)
- Green hair ✅

Alright, I guess I'm ready for college. Probably.

[Faye]

On a scale from 1 to devastating, how bad is it that I'm not in high school with you anymore? lol I'm kidding. I hope you're having a good first week. 😘 I think I'm done getting all my shit sorted for college so I can wait for you afternoon if you wanna hang out.

Also, Holden has the week off so we might do some family bonding with Tony. What do you think about me bringing you to meet them? You know... as my girlfriend? 🥰

[FILTERED TO ONLY THOSE WHO WERE AFFECTED BY THE AGE PLOT]

At the risk of finding oneself being terribly vulnerable, is anyone else having difficulty emotionally adjusting back after the events of the previous month?

This place... is quite unique.

[Filter to Malsy]
Oi.

Where are you?