Second Chances: the Network

So I got the spiel. Sounds nice and official and homey.

Question, though. Hypothetically. What if someone said "okay, great, thanks but no thanks" and just peaced out? What's stopping that?

[trigger warning for references to death, war, and child abuse in the comments]

This place is something.

Right.

Hey, how's it going? Name's Hadie. I just arrived, as I'm guessing people can tell. I wasn't expecting this little trip, but I'm guessing it will be am adventure. ...where's the nearest place to get something fresh to eat?

Hello? They told me I can use this phone thing to talk to folks. They told me it's not magic, but glory, it's as good as, isn't it?

My name's Daine. I don't really know what else to say, I guess, except that me and Kitten really need to get back home as soon as we can. If we can. They said there's no way to do that.

Oh. I guess I ought to warn you all, especially the ones I'm living with, but Kitten can pick locks. I've told her time and time again it's rude, but she's just a baby and she can only mind her manners so much. So I'm sorry if she ends up where she ought not to be, but if she does just call for me and I'll come get her.

[FRIENDS EXCLUDING EDWIN]
I've been searching since last month for the perfect present for Edwin and we're down to the wire now, so I suppose I'll crowdsource for inspiration. Am I being too picky? Probably, but we all know that's not going to change.

Got my hands on some shimmer wine. No, I ain't sharin.


[Rapunzel]
You been quiet. Make it out of that okay?

So...my dog showed up. I'm not talking about Pony, obviously he's been here. But my dog, Backup, from when I was a teenager. Maybe I shouldn't be surprised but I never could have imagined this.

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?

[ filtered; Dads, Natasha, and Eugene ]

People are getting hurt. I can't leave if people are getting hurt.

I wish James was

I won't leave.

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

This place is starting to feel like home. I know that I haven't been here very long, but it does. I never thought I'd be able to say that

[Rumi]

오늘 밤에 외출하고 싶니?

[Rapunzel]

I know you've been feeling down lately and understandably so. I was thinking we get out for a bit? If you'd like that. We could take a walk, get some lunch? Grab your dads and do something with them? Whatever might make you feel better, you tell me.

[Private to Stephen Strange and Simon Tam and Zoe Hart]
I saw mention of a clinic either in the apartment building or near it.

I got space near it. I have the licenses and other official paperwork you need, both through my means and our handlers'.

I just need y'all to go through the catalogs and then walk through and let the contractors know what you need so they can build it out. Don't worry 'bout the money of it all.
[end]

[Filter to 21+ minus Stephen Strange, Simon Tam, and Zoe Hart]
We're opening a clinic near the apartments if you'd like to help fund it. Money isn't an issue, but I wanted to open this up to other residents.

Don't feel like you have to contribute. It's only if you can, and even if you can't, you'll still be able to use it.
[end]

[Private to Clint Barton]
Can I build an arcade in one of your community centers that's closer to home so the kids have something that's easier to get to. And where they won't have to pay to play, but that part's hush hush.
[end]

I might need a new hyper-fixation. I put 100 hours on a new video game in the last week. 👀😵‍💫

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. ]

Think I could use a drink or ten. Decent bars? Ain't talkin nothin fancy.

[Filtered to Rapunzel]

Hey.

Clint went and got himself injured. It's a broken arm, I think, but he seems to be in pretty bad shape.

Was wondering if we could bring him to you? I'm pretty sure 13 year old Clint isn't the biggest fan of hospitals?

If I try to go home, back to New York, will it be for nothing? Will I just wake up here again?

What in the cockamamie mess is this phony boloney horse pucky?

Does anyone else have this weird feeling today? I'm never this jumpy. I don't know, maybe I'm just imagining it. It's fine. It'll probably go away soon.

What is everyone doing on the fine summer day? Give me something else to think about.

[Family (Aside from Rapunzel)]

Is that okay to use now? Should I change it? It's probably fine. But what if it's not?

I think we're just about set for the birthday bash? Dinner is planned, decorations have been bought, we have the lantern things. She'll like it all, right? I think all that's left is to set up the Snuggly Duckling and put all our work into action. Thank you all again for your help. I couldn't have done it without you.

[Rapunzel]

Are you busy tomorrow, say, around lunchtime?

[Rapunzel's People]

Hey there, its me again. You're all thrilled to hear from me again, I know. But its for an incredibly good reason.

As I'm sure you're all well aware, Rapunzel's birthday is coming up here and I think we need to make the celebration a collaborative event. A real shebang! So, let's talk party ideas.

I might be taking the easy way here, but we gotta make the lanterns. Don't worry, I have plenty more.

You all have been here with her for a good while though. Are there traditions you've had since she's been here?

[Rapunzel]

If I'm remembering correctly, you have a birthday coming up. There something you wanna do for it? You name it.

这真是个快乐的进展...Who in their gorram mind detains a man then hands him cash and sets him free? Ontop of that who in the hell expects not to get punched when they speakin nonsense. Lookin like government 垃圾