Second Chances: the Network

Imagine if you will...

It's the start of the first quarter, you're still finishing up Q4, so of course the day is back-to-back meetings. Smash-cut to the end of it all, you finally get a chance to check your phone for anything non-work related and—would you look at that?

Your High King is gone.

Is it too late to burrito on the couch and wallow? Semi-serious question. I'm almost thirty.

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.

This place is something.

Right.

Hey, how's it going? Name's Hadie. I just arrived, as I'm guessing people can tell. I wasn't expecting this little trip, but I'm guessing it will be am adventure. ...where's the nearest place to get something fresh to eat?

It's funny that no matter how many different calendars I learn about - lunar, solar, other planetary ones... something about the Terran calendar year turning over still feels like a new start.

And I/we've got some good news to share. Operation: Put a Ring on It was a success!

SHE SAID YES!

For some unknown reason, the gods have smiled and Una's agreed to marry me. With everything that's happened back home and here, felt right to seize the opportunity.

Una

No take backs.

Quentin & Adaine

Thanks again for all your help with this.

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.

For those of you that do not as of yet have plans for the new year, my family and I have the intention of hosting a gathering at ours next Wednesday evening. The theme is The Golden Era (or Golden Age, if that feels more familiar), at Claudia's request, with official invitations to be provided in the upcoming days.

Don your best classic regalia and join us for a beautiful evening to celebrate the upcoming year.

[FRIENDS EXCLUDING EDWIN]
I've been searching since last month for the perfect present for Edwin and we're down to the wire now, so I suppose I'll crowdsource for inspiration. Am I being too picky? Probably, but we all know that's not going to change.

So, Lila mentioned this on National Cookie Day and lots of folks have been talking about cooking and baking - would we want to do a holiday potluck / cookie / whatever exchange? open to everyone, no cooking required.


Also, I've managed to build & juryrig some sleighs into sand sleds, so at the stables will be doing sleigh rides on the beach through new years. If you want to see me drive a sleigh with a team of horses - and maybe be dressed like Santa.

[Adaine & Quentin]

Alright, team. When are you free this week. There's some jewelry shopping I need your help with.

[Una]

That dress you wore to the art show - any chance I can convince you to wear it again on a date some time?

I know this is last minute, but if anyone else who celebrates Hanukkah (or doesn't) wants to come over this evening for a meal, I've got a chicken in the oven. I also made too many latkes and bought some challah to share. I'm in apartment 2007, just knock if you'd like to join me.

A stray cat followed me home and now it's made a home in my sweaters.

Help?

[ Filter: Ray ]

Did you survive the feline close encounter or should I bring over more Benadryl?

[ Filter: Jyn & Kate ]

Are either of you allergic to cats? Or hate cats? I think I asked Kate this already but asking again because we might have a cat situation in the apartment.

Okay, now that Peter has put everything out there... who knows anything about planning a wedding? 😂😂

[Friends]

I feel like we need a fun little engagement party.

[Dr. Banner]

So...


You're going to walk me down the aisle, right?

I might have gone a bit mad with baking, so if anyone just wants a scone or some biscuits -- I believe Americans call them cookies? -- come to Apartment 1503 in Tower Two. Everything is set up outside the door, so just help yourself to whatever you like. The warming charms I put on everything won't hurt you, it just might feel a bit tingly when you pick things up.

[Private to Glinda]
Is Christmas a thing you do in Oz? I just wasn't sure and didn't want to decorate or do anything that would be odd or uncomfortable.

[Private to Albus]
How are you doing? I know this stuff between your dad and I is upsetting.

DCE Medical Center is officially open for business.

Yes, yes, I'm very proud of me, too. (in before the Captain?)

In the more serious and genuine, thank you to everyone who's helped put this together. This was not, in any way, a one man show. My physicians taking patients, my office staff, and my team behind the scenes are the only reason this is happening. So thank you.

Now that's more than enough being genuine, gross, I need approximately six coffees and three green teas to get through today.

In case anyone doesn't have plans today, feel free to drop by our apartment (509). We'll have food throughout the afternoon and evening. There will of course, be turkey (which has been brined since earlier this week) and all the fixings including plenty of vegetarian options and three types of stuffing because I might be an overachiever. And multiple pies since my response to the apple vs pumpkin vs pecan debate is all of the above.

Come for as long as you want or just for a doggie bag.

[Starfleet + Chris & Una's Friends & Family]

All of you are obviously invited and welcome to bring friends/guests. There's no way we're going to run out of food

[SpaceFantasy]

In case I/we don't say it enough, Adaine, I'm so grateful you're in our lives and part of our family here.

[Quentin]

After the holiday, I may need your assistance with something.

I always forget how into Christmas this country is, but it's kind of charming.

[Filtered to the entire network, sans Albus Potter]
So, hello. Most of you don't know me, but I'm Ginny, Albus' mum. His dad and I are going to throw him a birthday party this Sunday, starting at 6 pm at The Bit & Barrel (address here). It will be in the downstairs lounge, so just come in and go down the stairs on your right to find us.

His birthday is the 19th, but this was the only time I could guarantee the space, so Sunday it is.

Gifts are encouraged, but not required. I think Al just wants people to come and enjoy themselves. It's not a surprise party, he knows one is happening, but not the fine details, so please avoid telling him anything. We'll manage to get him there on time.

And if you are seeing this and don't know Al, myself, or Harry (that's his dad), that's okay. You are welcome, too. Use this as an opportunity to get to know your fellow residents.

( Potter family filter )

( Filtered to Harry Potter )

Who knew picking up a turkey feather last week was going to lead to me having to deal with some unresolved childhood bullshit? It's fine, I'm fine. Anyone want some books I guarantee you've never read before?

[QUENTIN]

Anything borderline traumatizing show up for you randomly?

[ filtered; friends & family ]

Chris didn't really get the longer chance that I did to try and let everything sit for a little while. I went back home to live more of our lives and got back on the 6th here. Not long to be gone but enough to worry some. I might not have had a say in it but I am sorry for the worry I caused.

Whatever that feather was that I found later, I didn't expect to find my away-mission armor in my closet later. I think my heart wanted a better way of protecting me and mine should something like last month happen again.

Alright, I’ve slept on it. You know moving is really exhausting, and I’d kind of just got done moving into a place. Or I thought I was, before getting zapped here yesterday. But this time the moving didn’t come with any of my stuff or my cat, so I’m pretty annoyed about that.

Hey, I’m Carol. Don’t suppose anyone here has a line on some reliable spacecraft I can borrow?

[ Filter: Jyn Erso and Kate Bishop ]

I’m not used to having roommates so sorry for crashing after barely saying hi last night. It’s been a long week.

Hi?

It just occurred to me that I'm going to have to start job hunting soon. Ugh. I always knew back home that I was going to go into Starfleet that I couldn't even really picture myself doing something else. It's gonna be really weird.

Really not a fan or this place making Una disappear a day after I came back. Talk about taking the cake for bad timing.


Sorry to those I worried with my abrupt disappearance.