Second Chances: the Network

I went out to water the plants on the balcony, and it started raining. Lucky, right? Saved me a job and some water?

Yes. But there was an unexpected and unwanted side effect. A gray and white tail with large fins. Apparently rain turns you into a mer-person now, if Cassie’s enthusiastic message is anything to go by. I am not as enthused, but I was able to undulate my way back inside like a seal. Let’s hope the effects wear off quickly.

[Cap’n Jack Squared]
Some of our favorite parts are missing.

I...don't deal with unicorns well. And if someone is going to be magically transforming my dog, I'd rather be the one to do it, thanks.

I'm taking my meds and getting back into bed.

[ filtered; Eliot Spencer & Lila Barton ]

Chris and I are finalizing/working-on wedding plans.

Lila, you are absolutely free to say no but I'd like to hire you for cake duties. I was thinking a smaller "cutting ceremony" cake and then cupcakes for the guests. No, invitations have not gone out but we'll likely extend to our residential crowd at large for the reception/party because people do like a reason to gather.

Eliot is in charge of food.

The only rule here is that Chris has been banned from all food preparations and has no idea what is being planned insofar as any of it goes because I want his attention elsewhere.

March 21st
the beach at Oceanview Stables - https://www.oceanviewstables.com/

Colors seem to be settling on the pale range of yellow plus peach with some blue accents thrown in. I liked this bouquet as a reference.

[ ooc; failboating, doing my best~ ]

I seem to have acquired a pair of little red demon wings when I woke up this morning. Somehow, despite their size, I've managed to stay somewhat airborne when I try flying, but haven't really tried going for a long flight.

I feel like I need horns and a pitchfork to really pull the look together.

I've never been the 'new kid' in school before. Back home, the town was small enough that everyone knew everyone else. You'd be with the same people from kindergarten to high school.

Don't get me wrong, it has its draw backs: Everyone knows everyone else's business, you'll run into your ex way too frequently, and your parents will always know everything you've been up to. But I think standing up in front of your homeroom and awkwardly introducing yourself might be worse.

Still, glad to be done with learning online. Easier to focus in person.

The Liaison Officer tried to explained things but I am kinda freaked out right now. I was at a gas station and the next thing I know I'm here! And it's freezing outside. But the officer said I should post something so... okay?

My name's Diana, I'm 17, originally from Chance Harbor, Washington, which I can't find online anywhere. No searches or no maps nothing. So other than the being-15ish-years-in-the-future thing, there's that. Though, technology's really improved since 2012. Is this normal? Are we just here now and that's it?

Okay... No Grant, no Circle - but you were trying to clear your head anyway. You didn't cast anything to get here, you didn't cast reflexively when you got here. You're fine.... You just need to keep a lid on the dark. And try to keep calm. You can figure this out. Just hold it together.

[Una Chin-Riley and Christopher Pike]
The Liaison Officer gave me your names and said that you two would be keeping an eye on me. That's really nice of you - and I appreciate it - but I can look after myself; I don't want to impose. And it might be safer...

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.

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?

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.

[ 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.