Second Chances: the Network

Yes, yes, I'm sure everyone's sorry, etc I'll be back in the office Monday, probably.

[Clinic Employees]
Thank you for keeping everything running smoothly. I don't say it enough, but I appreciate you and lunch Monday is on me.

[Ben M.]
Sorry if I haven't exactly been the best new employer since you've started but thanks for keeping things going. Knocking Wanda and me out at the same time was cruel unhelpful, I'm sure. Are you a drinker? Because I can make that happen. Or just dinner, whichever.

[Clint]
I'd say it gets easier, but that would be a lie. It does eventually hurt less. I'm so sorry.

[Pepper]
There's no pretty words that are going to make it better. You know it, I know it, but I am sorry that you're dealing with this yet again.

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

I went to the job fair that popped up...I have interviews at the Exploratorium and the Academy of Science in various departments at the end of the week. I'd already called ahead with much encouragement from Henry and it was initially scheduled for end of April but has been moved up.


...asdfghasfg I haven't had interviews since undergrad.

It's Pi day. I spent it tinkering in the lab, but now I'm bringing pizza and French silk pie home to my family to enjoy. If you haven't celebrated yet, take this as your cue to grab a pie and solve for x.

I never had time back home to explore things like museums or other interests outside of STAR Labs. It's...I don't know. Both kind of exciting and a little bit feels like I'm not allowed to? Idk. I feel a little guilty doing so sometimes? Brains are weird.

[Filter to Tony_{[OOC: Tony (animated)]}]
Have a minute this week to discuss a thing? kind of an important thing.

[Private to Yelena]
This is my one check-in today. I promised I wouldn't text you too much, but this doesn't really count.

Do you want to talk through the feelings in a physically exhausting way? I'm now a flying target.
[end]

I knew the wings were only a matter of time, but they gave me an excuse to put on a pair of shoes I've let collect dust in my closet for too long.

attached is a photo she took of herself

Happy to have a long weekend to get used to them.

[Private to Henry]
I think we need to postpone our Valentine's Day plans, at least until the wings are gone.
[end]

Nobody panic, I’m here!

Ignore any temporal anomalies, they’re fine.

They're probably fine.

Hi...everyone? I guess? I'm Ben Mears.

It's been a long time since I've been out to the West Coast.

The year is certainly different, though. It was 1975 last I checked, and it's...definitely not now.

I'm not used to the airspace being so crowded.

I am severely stir crazy. Now that the weather is less awful I signed up to attend some science lectures just to get out. Used to do that a lot back home. The Exploratorium has a few solid events coming up.

[Ray]
Feel like attending one with me?

[Lydia]
Feel up to exploring a new museum?

As near as I can figure, counting from the solstice here, I turn sixteen today. I didn't expect to even notice it, being honest, with the way things are back home. I wish I miss

Really I guess it's just another day though, isn't it?

If anyone does need to go out in this garbage, I'm more than willing to offer portal access. Obviously you should stay in if you can but let's be honest, some of us have no choice. Supplies will eventually run out, after all.

And it should go without saying, drive safely if you're going out. Take it from experience.

Just a little public service announcement... check under the hood before you start your cars, because I would hate to hear about one of my subjects getting caught in an unfortunate incident after taking shelter from the cold.

Hello? They told me I can use this phone thing to talk to folks. They told me it's not magic, but glory, it's as good as, isn't it?

My name's Daine. I don't really know what else to say, I guess, except that me and Kitten really need to get back home as soon as we can. If we can. They said there's no way to do that.

Oh. I guess I ought to warn you all, especially the ones I'm living with, but Kitten can pick locks. I've told her time and time again it's rude, but she's just a baby and she can only mind her manners so much. So I'm sorry if she ends up where she ought not to be, but if she does just call for me and I'll come get her.

Backdated to yesterday

I haven't played Monopoly before so I'm not sure if it's usually cat themed, but I guess this is an excuse to now! Seems like a fun time. Anyone else in to play? Or get one of their own?

I've been thinking about things to do for our community after last month. The brunches are nice, but I keep having that line from RENT in my head, "The opposite of war isn't peace, it's creation." So, I'm thinking we should do a community art show in the building. I know a lot of folks here have creative talents (I'm not going to name names, but I may come find you later)

Bonus: I need to do an art show this semester, and I think it'd be great to host it in our building. Two birds, one stone.

So, if you want to submit something(s) for the art show, let me know. I'm thinking early to mid Decemeber? That's enough time to throw something together, right?

For fuck sake

Despite the insanity of last month, the clinic is still on schedule to open at the end of the month. Given what all we learned during....that, if any of our displaced residents need help sooner, we can take you. The plan is still no charge for the displaced.

Now if everyone will excuse me, I think being mind numbingly drunk for at least a few hours sound amazing.

[America]
But if you need anything, poke me anyway. You I'll sober up for. Everyone else can...what is it? Gtfo?

For those still in the city...

Matt and I have been focusing on the noise/sonic disruptor shit on our patrols. It's stronger in some places than others. We've been trying to pinpoint it and there's a few target areas.

[insert map with areas highlighted]

Given how it's affecting folks, pretty sure it's some type of sonic disruptor device. [insert list of types of devices and suggested means of disabling/destructing them]


Here's where we need help:

The goal is to have several synchronized strike teams hit all possible locations tonight (28th-29th overnight) and take out the evil vuvuzelas.

So, any volunteers? (Those of you under 18 - get permission from your guardian before signing up .)


Full disclosure, this is not a zero-risk operation. We'll need all types of skills - getaway drivers, fighters, tech folks, comms, explosives... so if you're in, we can find you a job.


[OOC: anyone who wants their char to be involved can volunteer, feel free to make up teams, talk about specific sonic devices etc. I'm doing some handwaving here. There will be as many areas to hit as we have 'strike teams'. Coulson's thinking 2-3 people per team. No one goes solo.

Feel free to crosspost all you want on this :) ]

UPDATE Wednesday 29 October

Thanks to everyone who helped out last night. It looks like we were successful knocking out the noise disruptors that were causing so many problems for our folks. It looks like things have calmed down significantly.

LAMP

You boys have any new recordings we can listen to?

[ filtered; Dads, Natasha, and Eugene ]

People are getting hurt. I can't leave if people are getting hurt.

I wish James was

I won't leave.

[FILTER: known hackers and associates]

I might be concerned over nothing, but I noticed a drop in dark web chat recently. Has anyone else seen that?