Second Chances: the Network

[Private to SO18 actual bandmates only]
So I know that Julie and Luke usually do the song writing. But I was thinking about how we first met Julie. Then Phil and Matt's wedding. Then about Alex and Stiles.

And then Adaine.

( And maybe this is something? )
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We have a lot of theater people, right?

Would anyone be interested in maybe staging a brand new musical that made me pass my independent study last year with flying colors but might need more work and workshopping before it's ready ready?

[Private to Adaine]
I don't want to distract you from finals and stuff, but if you need a break from studying, I can have a picnic ready in ten minutes. You just send out the SOS.

Guys! Guys! GUYS!

there is an open mic night at Sweetwater Music Hall TOMORROW NIGHT.

And I got my name on the play list.

guyyyyyyyyyyys!

Who is coming with me??

I am curious, do any of you have any holidays that seem specific to where you come from? Ones that aren't shared with/by this place.

As an example, where I come from there is a First Contact holiday which is when Earth was approached by the Vulcans because the humans had achieved warp-capable technology.

[ filtered; Christopher Pike ]

Kirk and I went drinking the last time. We should do the same.

Am I Having a Vision, or Am I Just Craving Soup: a Diviner's Tale.

At least it isn't anything dangerous in case it is an actual vision. Unless we drown in broth but that would be weird.

We don't really do New Years resolutions in Solace. I like the concept though?

I was considering learning an instrument, and I know enough musicians that I could probably get help, but I don't know if it's for me, I've never seen myself as a bard. But then I thought maybe some kind of art would help with my video editing skills, so I think I'm going to try to learn graphic design.

So far I've got a knack for it!

Would anyone like a Tarot reading? I decided I wanted to learn and I am honestly so good at it! It just comes naturally to me 🔮

What's everyone's favorite holiday tradition? I like drinking hot chocolate and decorating the tree.

A few of us got together and did this last year for the "Christmas spirit" (whatever that actually is) and I thought it would be fun to do it again. And the people around here are used to weirdness anyway, best as I can tell.

So! Winter Wonderland? Golden Gate Park would be so pretty all snow covered and it's fot that hill that might be fun for sledding.

That was so gross, OMG. Chestnut curls and dreamy eyes?? Seriously? Way to screw with me, imp. And here I thought we were bros.

Thanks for having my back, fam.

[Filter: Luz|Enid]

I am so sorry. And I really like your hair. And you have pretty eyes. And a beautiful smile.

And you're the best.

Best part about being a devil is literally never having to think of a Halloween costume.

[Una, Jim and Adaine]

Heyyyyyyyyyy

Una and I were talking about a vacation in November. I'm thinking beaches and coconut drinks---maybe a cruise if Una can make it happen.

Thoughts??

Those dreamy blue eyes, and those hands. So talented! 😍

I'm in love! 🥰

[posted at 4 PM]

Right. I get the impression that the government folks don't generally keep people after the paperwork is done, but I'm a special boy who made them scratch their heads.

They didn't tell me why, something about me being a minor and needing to have a conversation with my guardian. Sure.

Edwin, you're my guardian, and they dropped me off at this posh building, gave me a flat number, a key, and more money than I've had to my name ever and told me to be good and wait.

You have ten more minutes until I'm not longer a good boy.

The new apartments are very swanky. They're a far cry from my first place in Metropolis. The communal areas are a nice touch.

If anyone needs help transferring to the new building, I can carry heavy loads and move quickly.

Not for any particular reason or anything but do we have anyone around who knows like...psychic stuff? Empath kinda things?

I'll miss Rapidash but I can admit it wasn't easy trying to get her in and out of the building. And I don't think Moggy was her biggest fan. The little version to keep is nice, though.

It was interesting having a familiar that wasn't a familiar. And one I didn't have to conjure.

Okay Reggie just asked me out and I'm freaking out in an almost 100% good way but also in an I've Never Done the Whole Dating Thing and The Last Guy I Was Into Was In a Party That Tried to Kill Me and My Friends and I'm being stupid because it's Reggie and he's way better than that tool he's amazing and he's so so sweet but still freaking out send help and cupcakes and possibly shrimp idk. But not together, that's too far even for me.

[Private to The Band
(group DM includes Stiles, Adaine, Enid, and Fig at this point)]

So, like, our apartment is pretty empty now. Way less hair products. It's weird.

I volunteered the band for any projects Alexis needs to distract herself. I don't really know what else to do to help.

@Enid are you okay?
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[Private to Phil, Matt, Yelena, Alex, and Julie]
Weird time, I know, but Luke's birthday. We should start planning.
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Checking in. Does anyone need anything?

[Look, this filter is just like....THAT crowd. The band, Fig, Enid, Luz, etc, if you think it applies it probably does. But not Alex, no Alexes here]

Okay, so what do we do for Alex? I've nursed friends through heartbreak before but a breakup is way different than whatever it is this place does and it sucks a lot.

He'll be back, right? I mean, it's the way it works, mine and Fig's stuff was all still here and we came right back. I should be able to make visions happen and I can't and it's annoying

My magic seems to be stable again. How is everyone else doing?