Second Chances: the Network

Dustin's gone. Looks like he was sent home but his doofy baseball cap is still here.

So he'll be back. I'm on hold with the school but the office isn't open yet.

Dr. Banner, he won't be in class today, maybe not tomorrow either.

[Nuggets + Eddie]
If you're planning to skip and go to the arcade just go ahead and get in the car, I'll drive.

So, I'm not sure if folks have their spring breaks planned out already or not, but the museum has given me a grant to go on a dig and have said I'm allowed to take students with me. I'll be there for close to two weeks - around March 23 to April 3.

UC Berkeley & Stanford have spring break the first week and the high school is off the second week. Folks are welcome to stay as long as they want during that time. I'll also need chaperones, so adults, if you want to come, we can make it happen.

As for sites, currently debating between Montana, Wyoming, and the Dakotas. Should have that finalized in a week or two.

Anyone interested?

OOC. If you see Bruce, he has actual bat wings now.

The universe thinks it's so funny, doesn't it. Well, it's not. Or at least, I don't find it very funny at all. I have spent years traversing heights and distances without wings just fine.

Bat Family + Adjacent
I've decorated a cake (which I didn't bake) and there's a slice for each of you. Come by today to enjoy.

Getting plane shifted back to the 80s is a pretty good excuse for missing school today, right?

[Hawkins]
Saw the post on Steve. I guess I got back first I hope. Back in '87 I was just with him, or maybe some parallel version of him.

Dustin, you were right about the military jeeps. It got worse from there.

I’ll tell you guys the whole story in person. Or just what you want to know here, in case getting all the details could have weird time travel consequences.

Okay, so I don't know who thought doing classes through a computer was a good idea - and yes I know the weather sucks - but science class cannot be done properly through a screen. It is something that must be experienced, hands on. Doing science through a screen doesn't work and it's hard to do experiments at home.

We had snow days back home, or... actually... we didn't have that many. I think it had something to do with the fact that the town was so small and the land was flat enough that plows were able to do their jobs quick. But seriously, how long until I can be back in science in person?

Inquiring minds want to know!

[El]
So, first step towards normal: You ever had a snowball fight?

Okay, what the hell? It was 1986 ten minutes ago and now a guy in a suit is telling me it's 2028? And this isn't even the same universe?

I mean... Okay that makes sense. No way you can get from Indiana to California that quickly- Unless you use portals or teleportation or wormholes but two would take an enormous amount of constant energy consumption and the other would probably spit you out in a different universe. Oh wait! I'm sorry. That's exactly what happened!

This is supposed to be theoretical but now it's science fact? Though given what we deal with... maybe I should have expected other weird science to be real, but I didn't think about it because we had enough to worry about.

Suit Guy says I forgot to introduce myself... Right. I'm Dustin. Uh, Dustin Henderson. And I'm from a small town in Indiana. I like science. DnD and- Isn't California supposed to be warmer than this?

[Private to Steve Harrington]
STEVE! You're here? What are you doing here?

They said something about me needing a guardian and then said your name. Dude, what is going on???

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.

I'm sorry to whoever's window I plummeted past five minutes ago. It's fine, no splat. But I get it might have been concerning. Your tree looks nice!

[ Elliot, Hardison ]

Elliot. You have a friend called Ezra who's from a future science-fiction place. A guy called Ezra is talking to the new girl who's from a future science-fiction place and he mentioned school. Do you have a kid.

I mean, I'm not surprised, you're good with kids. But you didn't say he was a kid when I said he had a cool name!

[FILTER TO BATKIDS & BATKIDS ADJACENT minus Bruce]

...hollydays. gifts. Need help.

[FILTER TO BRUCE AND ELEVEN]

🎄? Want 2 try.

Fuuuuuuck
There isn't enough alcohol in the world

Anyone got any tips and tricks for insomnia?

Margo
Busy this weekend?

Bat-Family
The Batmobile is here.

So... does school do a lot of holidays? Not that I'm complaining.

[TEAM REBELLION]

I got a kyber crystal. I mean I got it a few days ago, but I finally decided to share I got something from home. Still not sure how picking up that feather did it...

So glad I have a job, gas prices have gone up since the 80s.

[Hawkins]

My BMW just showed up. We have wheels.

[ Filter to: Natasha, Bruce W. + Eleven ]

Don’t be mad.

Eleven and I are stuck outside the city.

[ Filter to: Hawkins ]

Soooo Eleven and I might have skipped school today and now we can’t get back into SF.

What’s up with you guys?

If anyone hears a smoke alarm going off on the 17th floor, ignore it. I've just removed the batteries and the offending pot of water and it won't be going off again anytime soon.

Eleven
I'm going to the store. Is there anything specific you like to eat or drink? Bonus points if it's something microwavable, but I'll figure something out if it's not.

Bat-Fam & SOs & Guardians & Wards & Eleven & also Clark
I'm ordering takeaway Saturday night and you're all invited over. You'll have the chance to meet Eleven, who's only recently arrived. Eleven, you'll get to meet everyone else.

Note that I said I'm ordering takeaway, so I will entertain zero comments about my cooking skills. Or any about the aforementioned smoke alarm.

Also, if there are any food allergies or aversions I don't already know about, speak up about it now.

And I am certainly not Alfred, but I'll make sure there are cookies.

Kaylee Frye
Correct me if I'm wrong, but you're an automechanic, right? I heard something about you owning a garage.

Where’s the nearest arcade? Are those still a thing here? I’ve got some coin to burn.