Second Chances: the Network

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.

Haven't been here long enough to know if it's normal for my car to just magically appear, but as I start my new job tomorrow, I won't knock a gift horse in the mouth.

[LAWYERS + DEAN WINCHESTER]

I know people have questions. We don't have answers that we feel safe putting out there yet.

What we do have is a situation where it feels like shit is about to hit the fan real fucking quick, though.

Can any of you be on standby in case we need you?

I have a bump on my head, but it is nothing to worry about. I'm off patrol for a few hours.

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

Okay, so this is clearly not Boston and not Valhalla. No idea why Odin would send me to San Francisco, this isn't our normal territory. Unless this is just another trick of Loki's, in which case... ugh..

Um, hi. I'm Samirah, and I guess I'm stuck here too?



[Ray Palmer]

Mister Palmer? I believe you're my guardian here. I won't be much trouble. Just don't mind the axe. I think the only weird thing is that I keep a halal diet, but that mostly just affects meat and I can help take care of that. Or I don't mind eating vegetarian if that's simpler.

Since we've had a few new arrivals, I figured it'd be worth it for me to tell folks what I do here. I run a a bit of a consulting firm, that draws on the talents of many of our residents. Consider it an unofficial loose network of superheroes, do-gooders, and vigilantes.

We keep tabs on local chatter from law enforcement and the like and help out where possible, doing what we can to help get clean up the city and make it safer.

If you have skills that you think could be useful or want to help out, feel free to let me know.

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!

Well. I guess the Big Guy isn't going to destroy the city. You're welcome.

I don't really know what to do now. I'm glad I had her while I did, but it still doesn't feel like enough. Before being here I didn't even know she was possible and now? Now living without her doesn't really feel possible either.

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. ]

A lemur stole my banana. I've decided to call him Balder, for no particular reason other than my own amusement.

Has anyone else experienced a bit of petty theft or minor vandalism from our new and varied animal neighbors?

fuck

If anyone sees Veronica Mars today, be sure to wish her a happy birthday.

So video is obsolete, but you still eat ice cream in the future, right? My CV is still half relevant.

Byers? Wheeler? They said you were here. And Munson too?

Will, Mike, what do you say to some movies and tasty treats tonight? Julio, you too.

[Filter: Friends & Family]

How is everyone doing?

[FILTER TO NON-AFFECTED]

Was anyone else stupidly hoping that a new month would somehow mean things being back to normal? 🙃 Like maybe whatever this is would just wear off?

Little Peter has been asking for a beach day so I think tomorrow's the day. If anyone wants to come, we're planning on packing up the sandcastle building supplies, Addie the Adventure Dog, and a picnic lunch and heading out to Crissy Field. I know we'd love to have friends along and it's supposed to be pretty nice weather for the day.

Pete's mostly hoping to see some whales but apparently windsurfers will do.

I guess I should

I'm still not sure I like it here but at least it isn't the Upside Down

Is there a good comic store around?

[Mike]

Thanks for... well, everything lately. I wouldn't be ok if you weren't here.

Is there anything fun to do? I'm ready to explore, I think.

[Video, the image is shaky and the device is clearly being held down toward the ground, but you can see legs speed walking down a hallway in what look like tan pants.]

(in Asgardian) "Where am I, where am I...? Need to find a way out..."

[The voice clearly belongs a child and a female, almost a whisper. Suddenly the camera moves, the girl hiding behind something. The image lifts to her face, though she's not looking at the lens. A young girl appears, long black hair, and bright eyes. In the frame you can see more of her clothes. The tan pants are actually a jump suit and in bright orange lettering "TVA" is written on the left side of the chest.

Suddenly, she looks at the camera, sticks out her tongue mockingly and the video goes black.]

I believe the word is "mindfuck".

My wife and kids better still be here because I don't think I've got that little thing called control anymore.

Sorry, Molly, I'll hit up the swear jar later if you're still here, please everyone just be here???.

I almost just started heading to the old apartments, too, so that's how screwy everything is right now.

Seriously, what the fuck.

Um. Happy 4th of July, I guess.