Second Chances: the Network

Unacceptable. I am needed in Gotham.

Grayson. Todd. They assured me you were here and then refused to let me leave. They are under the impression that I need a guardian.

[Richard and Jason]

Bring clothes when you collect me. I was in the middle of something.

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?

(Very sorry for the tone deafness to people who are hurting and all the housing uncertainty, but...)

I am EIGHTEEN!

I'm in PARIS!

Suck it, Dad!

Thank you to EVERYONE who helped me get this far! In my life back home, that wasn't possible, but here it is, and I couldn't be happier in this moment than I am right now!!!

Happy birthday, Allison and all the Hargreeves!!

🎉🥳🫶🏽🎂🎈🎉🥳🫶🏽🎂🎈🎉🥳🫶🏽🎂🎈

I never thought I’d be here long enough for two birthdays, let alone one. Kind of a weird feeling.

[Filter: Lestat]

You really didn’t have to do that.

[Filter: Phil, Matt, Yelena, Natasha]

Thanks for taking the time to do that. If they manage to be that intimidating for the real thing I’ll be impressed.

What looks yummy here? I plan to make a few during October!

Who even sends letters anymore? What is this, the 90s? I've been sitting here glued to my phone and then they send me mail.

I barely remember my conversation with the guy at the door but somehow I've wound up with this little duck with blue hair following me around.

Maybe he can read my mail for me. Then again, if I don't open it they can't reject me.

1. Tippy assures me that the squirrels are all good and safe. So, don't worry too much about where all the other animals went!

2. HAVE YOU MET SKWOVET YET?! He doesn't speak squirrel, he only says his name, but I love him. He's my best friend for while he's here.

So logically looking back, the candle is flickering, of course you make a wish.

But at the time, my only concern was Cupcake Good.

And the cupcake was, indeed, good.

Good news everyone! 🎉🥳🎉

The cupcake that showed up? Didn't kill ME. Didn't knock me out for days. It was pretty delicious, actually. Is today a holiday I don't know about? 🤔

(Did I do those right, Enid?)

[Text to: Allison, May, Clint, Ben, Lila & Molly]

I'm back. I'm safe. I don't know if I deserve to come home right now.

[vague spoilers for Umbrella Academy season 4]

Telling myself that I know this isn't permanent (it's not. IT'S NOT.), but I'm gonna see if the fam might want to put in some range time with me. I'll probably be back for the drinks gig tonight.

[Ben's friends/family]

After everything, Ben's been shut up in his room since this morning. He's not talking to me, but maybe one of you will have better luck.

uh....

honey I'm home?

Would folks be up for gathering on the roof tonight to raise a glass / pour one out for those who've disappeared? Sunset?

(Non-alcoholic & alcoholic options to be provided)

Matt

Might need to duct tape you so you don't disappear

(ooc: Posted morning of the 17th. He went and saw Alex first)

So, hey. I'm back. Obviously.

This is weird. Still trying to get my head around the whole four days versus over four months thing.

Really didn't need a second go at that history paper. Oh my god. Did I just get aged backwards? Is that a thing? Because I do not accept that reality.

[ ooc; posted early-ass in the morning on the 14th - I'm still entirely mobile and brain-melty so feel free to threadhop all over this. Or I'm super delayed. Either-or. ]


Stiles isn't here. He's gone but not... gone-gone I have to assume. I have to hope. I can't lose anot- His stuff is still here, the animals are still here, but none of our systems got used. And before anyone asks: yes, I'm sure.

If anyone needs me? Don't.

Can someone come get me? [locatiom pin of a local bookshop] I'm stuck in the bathroom, and I can't keep the Horror in.

Some shelves got knocked over.

[...]

I may have hurt people.

IT'S MY BIRTHDAY AND I'M STUCK IN BED.

No, literally stuck. HOW IS THERE THIS MUCH WEBBING I DON'T SHOOT WEBS AAAAAAAAH.

Anyway, in 4 hours when this dissolves (oh god please let it dissolve like normal) I'm celebrating like the Leo I am, please join me.

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.

I don't usually support super-capitalist too-big Amazon but same-day delivery is helpful. If anyone needs flashlights, electric candles, or batteries... hit up our apartment. If someone has a generator or something, we could probably get one or two refrigerators going and combine "spoileable" foods or something. IDK how long this will go on for but I DO plan ahead on occasion.

[ filtered; Quentin Coldwater ]

Speaking of planning head. Jason's birthday is on the 16th. Do you want to plan or want me to and drag you along for the ride? (You can't have him all to yourself the whole day but he can have the night off.)