Second Chances: the Network

Maybe it's because it's a Monday and I'd rather still be in bed, or maybe I'm coming down with something, but I woke up just not feeling right today. Like... everything is just a little bit Too Much, if that makes sense? I don't know. Anyways, if I see you today and I'm kind of a bitch, that's why.

Jay - which Dennys was it that you got banned from?

[ filtered; BatFam+ (includes Enid and Donna!) ]

(lol.)

Alright. What passes for a menu has been finalized for Christmas dinner because we are totally doing this thing and not going to fail. I've got assignments written down, everything is on our fridge so take your name (duh). Tim you've got a key; don't use a window.

SOs, Superman, and people who don't have a place to otherwise go who haven't been claimed by someone else in the building are invited so let's not botch this. Money is also taped to the fridge for runs to the store for any trial runs you want to attempt.

Don't burn the apartment down. Yes, I can follow my own rules.

Let's make Alfred proud.

[ filtered; Clark Kent ]

Hey Blue! Christmas dinner at our place?

Evidently you and my brothers survived Wilson’s attack, and were more than capable of besting him.

Why do you torture yourself with dreams of failing during the fight?

Jason and by extension Richard, Timothy and myself are lucky to have you by our side.

Does anyone know of something I can take to be able to not dream? Magic, medicinal, whatever. Please and thank you.

[HOLDEN]

So... hi.

You ever have a nightmare so awful you wake up immediately needing several drinks? Because that's me this morning. If you need me today, I'll be at the nearest brunch spot drowning myself in Bloody Mary's and bottomless mimosas.

I'm not sure what just happened exactly but I think I got a first edition copy of Nineteen Eighty Four from the Book Mobile driver? It's probably a fake, right? It's definitely not an actual first edition of Nineteen Eighty Four by George Orwell. That's ridiculous. That would be worth... thousands of dollars, it's not something you just hand out for free.

Can someone come... confirm this for me? Fellow book nerds?

Alright, what's your votes, what's the worst one of these you guys have heard about yet? Or the best?

[FILTER: DICK GRAYSON]
How does a coffee date and then back to my place for a while sound tonight? I know you have to get out there and fight crime, but can I steal you for a little while first?

Hey, I saw about Jim. Is this a drinking situation or am I ordering food for you, yours, and mine, OR are we doing something else about it?

I know these kids of ours are frighteningly self-reliant, but if you ever need a hand, just say or send up a flare or something.

So. I have no verifiable previous employment, no references, and no social security number... But I need employment. I am exceptionally smart worker. If anyone knows of an opening.

I need money to buy a vehicle, as I have been accepted into a duel enrollment at the community college and will need to have transportation to my classes.


Thank you,
Tim

Uh.

Hey, I'm Tim.

They told me to introduce myself while they figure out Guardianship. I insisted I don't need it. They are reluctant.

Unacceptable. I am needed in Gotham.

Grayson. Todd. They assured me you were here and then refused to let me leave. They are under the impression that I need a guardian.

[Richard and Jason]

Bring clothes when you collect me. I was in the middle of something.

Hi? I'm Syd. I shouldn't be here So... this place is weird, right?

Also, I guess I should probably blanket-statement that if you see me around, please don't touch me. I don't like being touched.

The whole "careful what you wish for" thing? Yeah.

I got exactly what I wanted, and now I'm not sure what to do with it. Like, emotionally.

You know you've been repressing things when you walk into your kitchen, see a box that wasn't there before, think it's from your wacky roommate—only to then remember you don't have one anymore.

"You" is me, if that wasn't clear.

I never would have admitted this to his face, but I kind of miss the Doctor's clutter. And the person too. Remembering made me miss a lot of things, actually.

At least the cupcake was good.

Look. Anyone who knows me knows I'm always up for a spontaneous trip, but the fact that I managed to wind up here again seems weird as fuck and next to impossible.

I've used up all my paint. Or at least the ones of my favorite colors. I have a new painting project I would like to tackle and already have a model set up. Unfortunately, my last set of paints was a gift. Anyone know of any good shops that carry quality acrylic and water paints? There are so many here in this city. It's hard to choose one.

[ Mobius ]
I left early this morning but I hope you enjoyed the coffee made for you before leaving. Seems I need to be on the looks for employment of some kind here.

Hey, heroes of San Fran, I'm hoping you can keep the city in one piece, since I'm borrowing two of your fellows (gn) for the weekend.

Incidentally, Happy Birthday, Jason!

These storms are quite something, no? I am finding myself almost fondly reminded of the hurricanes we experienced in New Orleans.

[Quentin Coldwater]

Many apologies for bothering you, but I am in need of your assistance to further [...] darken the windows, mon ami. I find I am no longer the only one occupying the appartement who cannot be touched by sunlight.

I don't usually support super-capitalist too-big Amazon but same-day delivery is helpful. If anyone needs flashlights, electric candles, or batteries... hit up our apartment. If someone has a generator or something, we could probably get one or two refrigerators going and combine "spoileable" foods or something. IDK how long this will go on for but I DO plan ahead on occasion.

[ filtered; Quentin Coldwater ]

Speaking of planning head. Jason's birthday is on the 16th. Do you want to plan or want me to and drag you along for the ride? (You can't have him all to yourself the whole day but he can have the night off.)

I may have imbibed a bit, but I could have sworn I just saw a bunch of deer on the street through my window. Because of course I did.

[Friends]

The last year of my twenties isn't off to a bad start at all. Thanks for coming and hanging out tonight. You all are the best!