Second Chances: the Network

How can somewhere be alternatively the best thing that's ever happened to me and the worst?

If everyone would be kind enough to give the family some time right now, we'd appreciate it.

And no, I don't think we need to worry about a Code Green, he's too damn depressed to be bothered at this point

(Backdated a couple of days because birthdays always slip my mind)

[Jen, Julio, and Hawkins (minus Mike)]

I'm pretty sure we all know that Mike's birthday is coming up soon, so I wanted to get with everyone to plan something. See what ideas we might have between us to put together.

I have a few ideas, but I was leaning towards getting some of those bikes you can pay to use for the day and we could ride around to some of the landmarks around the city. Take some pictures. Maybe drop by the arcade at some point along the way.

If anyone else has other ideas, let me know?

[Byler]

Now that you're an old man, are you too old for a Ghostbusters marathon like when we were kids?

Your girl turns 35 today and while that may not be NEARLY as exciting as 18 (HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CHARLES!) it does mean this Aries diva is CELE-BRATING.

Half off my three favorite shots at Edge of Glory, no cover fee at the door, and we are playing and singing ALL my favorite songs for the night! CAKE ALL NIGHT LONG because sometimes you just have to have cake!

The hallways are rather pretty this morning, don't you think?

_{[OOC: Player's choice if interacting with the plants has any kind of interesting effect. 😈 Don't worry; it'll all be gone by the next morning.]}

First day of spring break and there are puppies in the park!

Also a new group of little Zs to entertain at the community center plus my old crew.

[Guardian Filter: Julio & Jen]

Hey J&J, could I ask for a favor?

Will's birthday is Sunday and I was thinking we could bring everyone to this ceramics studio on Castro. You can paint basically whatever you want, including D&D minis, and they fire glaze it which looks awesome.

Steve usually drives us but we need some extra seats. Could we borrow a car you give us a ride? Probably just me and Will so it'll be kind of a surprise for him.

[Hawkins; excluding Will]

So I've got an idea for Will's birthday. Check out this place. He'd definitely be into a painting a dice box or something.

[Will]

It's still cool I'm planning something for you, right? Got any guesses?

Well, the Imams in Saudi Arabia have finally spotted the moon, so, Eid festivities tonight at sundown in the common room! There will be dates and lots of Iraqi and Pakistani (and other middle eastern and south asian) treats. Everyone's welcome to join!

(And yes, I'm thrilled we're going by the Saudi imams instead of the Indian ones, so that I can enjoy the food at Chris & Una's wedding tomrrow)

Since it's my birthday and I'm working at Edge of Glory tonight, free drinks to whoever can guess my age.

Correction: Boss says I'm not working tonight, just dancing and looking pretty.

[Whoverse]

I expect to see all of you out there to help me celebrate tonight. There will be dancing.

CW: Things get 🌶️🌶️🌶️ in the comments because it's Jack.

If anyone sees Steve McGarrett today, they should wish him a Happy Birthday.

Happy Birthday, Steve.

Funny story from last week (forgot to share), but imagine the pandemonium of a courtroom full of people suddenly spouting wings in the middle of a cross-examination.

Fortunately, it only lasted a couple of minutes for most of us, but they were a wild few moments. Apparently the judge had blue bird wings. Kind of makes me wish I could make out colors again.

Still won the case, by the way.

In other news, the office of Walters & Murdock, Attorneys at Law officially opens its doors tomorrow.

I thought I would get used to the wings pretty quickly, but I feel like I keep bumping into everything no matter what I do. Then there's the feathers everywhere.

Sorry about that, Jen.

[Mike]

Also sorry for the number of times I've accidentally smacked you or ran into you with them. They're neat and all, but I'm already kind of tired of this take on Will the Wise.

Jesus. Fuck I'm alive.

I'm back, arrived in the middle of the night. Sorry for disappearing Dustin.

Why do I have wings?

[Hawkins]

You all okay? Mike? Did you get older too?

Fuck. I'm- I don't know what I can say to you guys.

Getting plane shifted back to the 80s is a pretty good excuse for missing school today, right?

[Hawkins]
Saw the post on Steve. I guess I got back first I hope. Back in '87 I was just with him, or maybe some parallel version of him.

Dustin, you were right about the military jeeps. It got worse from there.

I’ll tell you guys the whole story in person. Or just what you want to know here, in case getting all the details could have weird time travel consequences.

It's nice to see that the weather seems to be returning to normal.

Just as an fyi to friends & family, Ramadan starts this month. So come sundown on February 17, I will be fasting from sunup to sundown. Till March 18 or 19 or so, depending on when the moonand is sighted.

Ray | Loki | Zed

I don't want this to be disruptive and please don't think you need to refrain from eating during the day around me.

Well, at least I have a fabulous new coat.

[FILTER: Will]

Did you want to invite your friends over? I'd love to meet Dustin properly.

[FILTER: Bruce Banner]

How's my favorite cousin?

This has not been my doing, but I'm going to take and advantage of it and disappear in the cold and ice for a few hours today.

Yes, yes, if I see people imperiled, I'll assist. I'm not a monster.

Anymore.

Need a stocking stuffer for the beer drinker in your life? Might I interest you in some of my homebrew? Please, take some of this off my hands, I went a little overboard.

[Jennifer Walters, Bruce Wayne, and Natasha Romanoff (Hawkins Kids Guardians)]
Hey. I was thinking, should we get Mike, Will, Eleven, and Max together for a little Christmas party just for them? So they can celebrate together before they get dragged to whatever family things we'll all be at. Bruce, I know we're probably crossing over at Dick and Jason's place, but I'm sure the rest of you have plans already for the big day.

[Dick Grayson]
Hola, mi vida. What's the big plan for Christmas day?

This is my first time really celebrating Christmas, so, hit me with your 'must-try' Christmas traditions.

Also, it seems ridiculous that tomorrow is the last day of finals, but then they want us to have a normal day of class on Friday. Are we actually going to do any work?

[ZED]

What are your thoughts on ugly Christmas sweaters? Because I have an idea.

[Fam: Ray, Zed, Loki, Sylvie]

Are we doing anything for Christmas and/or Yule?

[FILTER: Karen Page]

Hey, just checking in. How are you?

My radio station officially switched to holiday music 24/7 until Dec. 26 so I'm officially in the holiday spirit.

[FILTER: Will]

Do you have any holiday traditions you'd like us to do here?

[FILTER: Loki]

I'm stopping by my cousin's for Thanksgiving, but what are we doing with the kids? Joint holiday? I can...cater.