Second Chances: the Network

[ 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.

I thought I should maybe let people know Chris went missing yesterday. His stuff all still seems to be here and he knows better than to take off without letting Una or me know so we assume he's coming back but that doesn't always work or maybe it does and I don't know and it still seemed smart to let people know just in case he's gone a while.

_{(OOC-posted first thing the morning, 10/25)}

[BatFam+ & Friends]

First and foremost: I'm/we're okay.

Chris and I tried to go to the store last night and were attacked on our way back. They were after me, but Chris pushed me away. He was shot, but he's okay.

( [Wynonna + Chris] (cut for language) )

( Emergency Statement — 23 October, 2027 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE )

I'm really glad my classes are online because I don't think I could make it to school tomorrow. I feel absolutely wretched, is this normal? I know it's flu season but I don't usually get the flu...

Glinda? Galinda? No, Glinda. Are you running for queen? Or president? I don't think you can be a democratically elected queen. Maybe an empress? Or something? There's lot of big pink bubbles involved. And chanting. But not like spell chanting, I don't do chanting in my spells do you??

[Albus]
I'm glad most of your family showed up but you should probably tell them if you're planning on turning into a cat. And you can't hunt Boggy either, that wouldn't be nice.

Has anyone gone on a gondola ride yet? Or commendeered a gondola for their own use? Would anyone want to? Looks like there's a lot of them over on the canals by the bridge these days.

I have been here long enough to see times like these, where a larger group arrives or returns all at once. It does not make anything easier, it will likely never get any more easy to deal with when we lose loved ones.

But now is a time for support. Ask for it, provide it, whatever you need or are able to do. Check on your neighbors, "our people" or otherwise. The smallest offering can make a world of difference in times like these. We are in this together.

[ ooc; I am turning off tracking on this post - please use it to corral character reactions about the drops so the network comm isn't getting spammed and posts being buried ♥ filter to your own people, text messages, whatever. Your characters don't have to talk to Una at all, it's just a place to corral this. ]

It's been some time since I've been to San Francisco and this skyline is pretty different than I remember (unless you're counting archival photos, which I'm not). The Golden Gate bridge looks as expected, at least.

Hello, I'm Jim Kirk, newly arrived from a few hundred years in the future, but glad enough to be back in Earth for a while.

So, our kitten still needs a name. Or well, an official one before 'Spitfire' or 'Number One' sticks.


And don't worry, I found Hercules a great home at the barn. There's a couple who lives there 24/7 and he's happy with his new mommies and his Uncle Chris who comes to live there every day.

[Space Fantasy Apt]

Two lovely young adults had birthdays this month whose celebrations were less than intended. And I still owe you both proper birthday dinners of choice.

And... we have a bit of a present for you both. Joint birthday/graduation present. I couldn't decide whether to make it a total surprise or have you involved, but I don't want to get it wrong, so...

How do you two feel about a car/van/whatever vehicle suits your needs? Whether for gigs or just to have / road trip? We can pick something out or customize something to suit...

[Written during the log]

[FILTER: Adaine's loved ones]

Hi. I have Adaine. She is around ten. I found her wandering the halls.

I've made a new friend who's absolutely adorable and I think wants to come home with me.

( to protect your flist - public to all )

Feel like he needs a good name though. But if we're stuck here, might as well have a four legged friend.

Momma? Daddy?

This isn't Oakshield.

I'm going to be late for spirit squad.

What in the cockamamie mess is this phony boloney horse pucky?

How do folks feel about a BBQ potluck this weekend?

[Adaine + Fig + Una]

Adaine & Fig - Is there anything you'd want to do for your birthdays this month? Related, what are your favorite foods?

[Una]

So, what do you think about getting the girls a car/van for their graduation/birthday?

Y'know, this is one of those times when I really wish my momentary hyperfixation had embraced more than just airplane model kits, because right about now having doll-sized furniture would be really nice.

At least my room isn't overrun with action figures like when I was a kid. But, sadly, my magic seems to be kaput.

Does anyone want to bring me a cheese puff the relative size of Saturn for me to munch on while I wait the requisite couple of hours for this to be over?

I think I should put in for some PTO and actually enjoy a little of my summer before school starts up. Anything has to be better than the summer before junior year. And college here is way different than Solace but...maybe not in a bad way.

[Crystal]
How are you holding up? I know it sucks but at least you don't NEED a guardian much longer if you don't like your new one?

Earth that Was has one thing goin for it. Food ain't bad. Don't mean I like it though.

[Serenity crew]
Right then. Dinner, Sunday nights. My place. 19:00. Weekly, and I ain't askin. It's an order.

[Dean Winchester.]
Crew's invading on Sundays.

I suppose it was only a matter of time.

So, it seems we're a part of a renaissance festival of some sort. Or at least that appears to be where I've woken up and I walked the grounds early this morning to get a lay of the land, so to speak. There was a notice on a board near the front gate, I think, stating this is the "Kingdom of Beale," so I can only assume we're still in San Francisco.

Is everyone alright? Nothing else out of the ordinary?

I just want to thank everyone again for chipping in during our stay on the Enterprise. Ransom, Una, I, and the rest of our crew are all grateful for your assistance. Hopefully you enjoyed your time there and on Vulcan.

I have to say that getting one of my horses from home Whiskey was a very nice "welcome back to SF" present and almost made up for having to leave my ship.

[Adaine, Fig, Una]

Adaine & Fig, Una & I are going out of town next weekend (Fri-Sun). We won't be too far and can come back if need be, but otherwise, you two will have the apartment to yourself. Don't totally trash the place? ;) I'll leave plenty of food and snacks in the fridge - and you can order delivery too if you want.

[Kaylee]

So, your engineering skills were impressive enough to earn praise from Pelia (and me). And I hear that you're just as handy with cars and such.

.. Any chance you think you'd be able to convert an old combustion engine truck into a hybrid?

Shipwide announcement voice and text to all PADD and computer terminals
Stardate 202504.13 - Earth relative

You may have noticed that we’re currently in orbit above Ni’Var, the Vulcan home-world. We plan to stay for three days and will be sending a delegation from Command, Sciences, Engineering and Specialists from San Francisco to discuss and investigate our current situation. While here you’ll all have the opportunity to take some shore leave and explore what the planet has to offer.

For those of you who are first time visitors, some things to remember. The atmosphere is thinner than that of earth and the temperatures much higher. No blue skies here, they’re usually a shade of red and you can always see T’Khut, the planet’s binary partner up there.

The computer has a guide to the planet which will go into as much detail as you request.

Please be back aboard before we depart on 16th | 202504.16.

Ensigns (all the teens in work placements)

You’ve all been doing well so far, considering we threw you in at the deep end, so to speak. If any of you have questions or concerns regarding your assignments don’t be afraid to raise them.

While on Ni’Var, take the opportunity to meet with your science academy counterparts if it’s offered. Their facilities are top notch and well worth a visit.