Second Chances: the Network

[Filtered to May]
Alright beautiful, we've surprised you, we've sneak attacked you, I'm a man who's out of ideas and things are a little darker than usual.

What are we doing for your birthday this year and do I need to make reservations somewhere?

[Edit: Pepper, Peter, Flash, Wanda, Vision, Billy, Jen, Loki]

You're all invited to join us on the 5th at 6pm for May's birthday. We're keeping it a little lower key this year. We've got a table booked at Ben Thai Cafe.

Tomorrow is the last day of Passover. I know that a lot of us struggling right now, but in times like these, coming together can be important.

While it might not be a traditional seder, I do have lots of food for the evening, and would like to invite anyone whoever Is interested over for the seder meal. I [probably won't go through all fifteen steps, but we will have the traditional food, including matzah, maror, charoset, karpas, zeroah, beitzah, matzo ball soup, gefilte fish, and brisket. There will be also be saltwater and wine, as in tradition, though I do have other drinks, as well.

Even if you don't want to stay for the meal itself, I would be happy to make plates for anyone interested.

[Filtered to Molly Hayes]

I just wanted to let you know that I'm here if you need me. I can see where it might be a little painful right now, but you're welcome over anytime that you would like.

If anything happens to me, it goes without say that Morgan will go to Bruce and May. Thank you in advance for your understanding. That said, I don't plan on anything happening to me.

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

[[forward dated to tomorrow, look, i have 5 characters to deal with and I don't want to murder you all]]
[Wanda]
I promise not to create a deadly witch obstacle course if you promise not to enslave a bunch of people and go on a murder spree.

[Vision]
I'm not going to school today. I assume that's to be expected.

[Luz & Diana]
I'm super not okay, before you ask, but thanks for checking in, etc. This is me getting ahead to let you know I'm not intentionally being bitchy at you. Just in case.

[Filtered away from anyone who believes in the Easter Bunny]

Morgan might be questioning the Easter Bunny, but she is not too old for Easter egg hunts and Easter baskets, thank goodness. Of course, Peter is not too old for an Easter basket either.

I feel like this doesn't need to be said, but if anyone even thinks of pulling some shit (sorry Molls, $5 coming your way) on me today, I will 100% guarantee you'll spend the rest of the day as a pig.

I only wish I could extend this to corporations and their bs 'hee hee we now carry this product' emails.

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.]}

Since we've gotten a fair amount of new arrivals, I'll put out the offer.

Do we have anyone with any kind of retail management experience who might be looking for work? I am also (ugh) willing to train a willing candidate with solid availability. I've got this entire shop just sitting there empty and it deserves better than that. It wasn't exactly our dream, but Christine and I did build it together and I'd like to be able to honor that. I've just never exactly been good with customer service.

Full benefits, higher pay than you'll find almost anywhere in the city. Some knowledge of Eastern medicine and herbal remedies would be great but a willingness to learn is the only real requirement.

So I know there's a lot of people here who can do magic and there's lots of different kinds but is there anyone who's like...actively studying magic? And how to do it correctly? Or like... Okay, if it's weird say so, but is there a Coven around here?

[Filtered to Mom Wanda]

There's someone new here. Her name is Diana and she's pretty new to doing magic. Apparently she's got this whole Light vs Dark thing going on in her and she has a hard time controlling the Dark part and I was kind of wondering if maybe you had any advice for her or if there was anything you could do to help her or anything and you obviously don't have to, especially if it's like triggering or anything but if you could or if you know anything that might help her, that'd be really cool.

[Filter: Family & Friends]

I rented Terrene for the night of my birthday starting at 7. I'd love for you all to be there.

I know anything goes in this place, but I wonder if I'm capable of sprouting wings.

[FILTER: Wanda Maximoff, Tommy Maximoff, Billy Kaplan-Maximoff]

Wanda, my darling, how do you wish to celebrate your birth?

Special at the shop is something called S'mores. Strong tea with tastes of chocolate, spices, marshmallows, and campfire. It ain't bad. Perfect for this not so shite weather.

[Malsy]
I'm getting real sick of this cold, but at least the fog, snow, and whatever is finally clearing up.

...

You talk to Hadie much?

Uhhhh... this morning has been interesting.

I guess it's a good thing I'm used to cold New York winters.

[Private - Karen Page]

How are you holding up in this weather? You need anything, you let me know, yeah?

I'm really glad I listened to that little voice in my head that told me to buy some warm gloves, a hat, and a heavy coat a month ago. I've never experienced cold like this before, and I hope to never do so again.

I'm also really glad I don't have to venture out into it, much. Online school would've been a boon back in the 80's, and I'm thankful for it now.

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.

So I got the spiel. Sounds nice and official and homey.

Question, though. Hypothetically. What if someone said "okay, great, thanks but no thanks" and just peaced out? What's stopping that?

[trigger warning for references to death, war, and child abuse in the comments]

I have never really been a fan of cold weather like this. It makes me think of winters back home, which weren't always kind to my family.

However, one thing that I do like about the cold is making food that just warms the entire body. Thankfully, I have everything I need to make stroganoff, so no need to go out in this weather for groceries. I'm making an extra large pot, so if anyone doesn't want to go out in this to hunt down food, I can save you a plate.

High beams really don’t do much in this freezing fog, the light just bounces back at you. Be careful if you’re driving today.

Needless to say the redhead stayed tucked away in her parking spot. If the roads ice over, myself and the Ninja will be tiptoeing home.