Second Chances: the Network

No idea why I'm filtering her out, she's brilliant, she's going to figure it out. And I'm not great at secrets.

But anyway, the birthday of the beautiful and good hearted May Parker Banner is coming up. And I know the kids and I aren't the only ones who want to celebrate her and thank her for being incredible.

I don't want to interrupt anyone's wild Cinco celebrations, but May 5th the kids and I are booking the back patio at Chuy's Fiestas and raiding the place with all things May. You're of course all invited. Gifts are welcomed but, if you know May, you know they're not required. Mostly I just want a reason for everyone to fawn over my wife.

Don't get me wrong, that was easily in the Top 5 best experiences of my life, BUT.

I'm so glad we were able to be back so Lyra could have proper Easter. We probably won't get many more where A certain bunny came and spoiled us all.

Now if you'll excuse me, I have to go eat some poor chocolate bunny's ears.

[May]

What's your work schedule look like over the summer?

In honor of April Fool's Day, my staff pranked me by covering my desk in sticky notes. Who wants to help me undo this mess?

WHO WANTS A VALENTINE?

I need to know what your favorite color is! And how many hearts to make!

I may have gotten carried away but maybe I was missing "traveling" or something?

Anyway, I made soup? Like...a lot of soup. Like May at Thanksgiving amounts of soup. We've got Cabeça de galo and Mulligatawny. So I guess if anyone needs some warm, nourishing soup, come on by and grab a bowl because I don't think this is all going to fit in the freezer and I can only use so much of Tony's before he runs me off.

[Backdated to yesterday cause I had to go night night, sue me]

[Texts to the Tonys]
》 I think it might be a good idea to pull Veronica out of storage
》 I don't want to worry anyone, but I haven't had to fight the Big Guy this much in a really long time.
》 Jen said something about heightened senses, but mine are always on alert so I don't know if it's an us thing or just a me thing

Is it considered cheating if a person uses a little magic to encourage a new plant along in growth? Not that I really care if it is, but I thought I'd ask.

[Filtered against Lyra]

I know I die today in my world, but I haven't lived it. It is quite the strange feeling. It makes me extra grateful for the time I have here with my family, but it scares me too. I don't want to leave Peter again. I can't leave him again. I failed him once.

Dearest Alexis, thou art a vision most divine, brighter than the sun’s own golden rays, and more radiant than the very stars that dot the heavens.

I humbly beseech thee—permit me to stand by thy side, to share in the joy of thy laughter and the warmth of thy gaze.

Wilt thou, gentle lady, grace me with thy company, and let our fates entwine in the dance of time?

[added after Loki's comment]

Like for maybe dinner and dancing at a place you don't own!!!

Not like a marriage.

It's my bright, clever, funny, sweet little girl's birthday.

She's a big ten year old and not my little baby anymore and that's tough, but I'm proud to be the dad of a kiddo in the double digits.

Happy birthday, Lyra Alexandria Banner. Your mom and your big siblings and I all love you so much.

My hair is pink.

Please note that I did not grab a bottle of whatever color and turn it pink. It just...is.

Why is this holiday always so weird around here??

It's kind of annoying to have to rebuy all my clothing when I get back.

But here we are again. I remember being here before, back in February, but I'm told I was here until just a few days ago.

That is missing from my memory.

Tony, do I need to send you a resume to get my job back?

Are you up for a coffee date yet?

Just us. And Morgie if she wants.

Hey, so, friends from my future...

How does permanently big and green me get through doors? I'd like to not be stuck in my living room forever, thanks.

Is it weird if I collect some of the bird glitter for my arts and crafts box?

It seems like it's just normal glitter... right?

[ filtered; Tony Stark (MCU) and Bruce Banner ]

How well do you think we could cobble together notes from our Time Heist adventures for a young genius to study because he misses school and is academically bored?

So.

Scott and I did a thing on Monday.

Guess we weren't the only impulsive ones around here.

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Good Morning and Bast' blessings to all of you.

Some I may have battled with. Apologies if our last time seeing one another wasn't as pleasant as it should be. Some are new to me and my eyes but will be greeted as you should. This entire encampment and cityscape is certainly that. But I am not unfamiliar with the idea of hope.

Now. If someone can enlighten me as to just where "this" is, then things should go along swimmingly.

Вы говорите по-русски? Говорите ли Вы на другом языке кроме русского?

English doesn't count.

لغة واحدة لا تكفي



[ ooc; I use span titles but the first is Russian: "Do you speak Russian? Do you speak a language other than Russian?" and the second is the standard modern Arabic: "One language is never enough" - she's bored and apparently doesn't feel like English-ing today ]

For all of you who were concerned, May is home safe. She's a bit shaken up still but I'm sure she'll check in with all of you very soon. Give her a bit of time to rest and be with her family and if I know her, she'll be worrying over all of you in a matter of minutes. One of the first things she did was make sure no one else was seriously hurt.

[Klaus and Stephen]
And thank you both again for everything. I don't know how we would have managed if Klaus hadn't been able to get to her and Stephen hadn't gotten her out.