Second Chances: the Network

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Backdated to yesterday

Since my roomie moved out, it seems some squirrels have seen I'm lonely and in need of companionship. I don't mind the little guys, but they do have some big personalities and they do love their snacks.

Who can advise me on temporary co-existence with my new roommates?

At the outset, I found myself acutely aware of—and even perversely delighted by—the bracing frigidity of the air, because, honestly, who among us does not harbor at least a fleeting fondness for the whimsical construction of a snowman and the quaint enchantments of winter? However, that initial novelty has long since evaporated, and I now find myself profoundly, emphatically, and irrevocably exhausted by the whole frozen ordeal.

I genuinely do not know from what obscure, arcane recesses of my mind these extravagantly overinflated words have emerged.

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'm glad that the craziness of last month seems to be over. Hopefully it stays that way.

I realize this is probably only of interest to a small subset of people, but the debate on the Nanotyrannus has finally been settled - it's not just a juvenile T. rex, but a separate genus. About half the length and one tenth the body mass. (Okay, so word on the paleontology circuit is that this is still going to be debated, but it's still fascinating news.)

[Natasha]

What's it gonna cost to ransom my dinosaurs back from you?

So, this brunch invite for tomorrow? Who's going? Hard to pass up free food and a chance to get to know our neighbors.


I might have a problem for our tech/biomed folks around here. Seems during our search and destroy mission earlier this week, one of their EMPs messed with my prosthetic arm and it's mostly just a limb shaped paperweight at the moment. I've tried doing a hard reset but it looks like they fried it pretty well. Although I make a dashing Captain Hook, any help in getting it working again or making a new one if we have to go there would be appreciated.


[LAMP]

The apartment was way too quiet without the two of you.

[MATT]

Next weekend - you, me, someplace quiet away from all this?

For those still in the city...

Matt and I have been focusing on the noise/sonic disruptor shit on our patrols. It's stronger in some places than others. We've been trying to pinpoint it and there's a few target areas.

[insert map with areas highlighted]

Given how it's affecting folks, pretty sure it's some type of sonic disruptor device. [insert list of types of devices and suggested means of disabling/destructing them]


Here's where we need help:

The goal is to have several synchronized strike teams hit all possible locations tonight (28th-29th overnight) and take out the evil vuvuzelas.

So, any volunteers? (Those of you under 18 - get permission from your guardian before signing up .)


Full disclosure, this is not a zero-risk operation. We'll need all types of skills - getaway drivers, fighters, tech folks, comms, explosives... so if you're in, we can find you a job.


[OOC: anyone who wants their char to be involved can volunteer, feel free to make up teams, talk about specific sonic devices etc. I'm doing some handwaving here. There will be as many areas to hit as we have 'strike teams'. Coulson's thinking 2-3 people per team. No one goes solo.

Feel free to crosspost all you want on this :) ]

UPDATE Wednesday 29 October

Thanks to everyone who helped out last night. It looks like we were successful knocking out the noise disruptors that were causing so many problems for our folks. It looks like things have calmed down significantly.

LAMP

You boys have any new recordings we can listen to?

I have squads of squirrels on the streets, keeping eyes out for any movement patterns or potential bad situations.

If a squirrel tries to direct you to an area, it's either because it's safer or someone might need help. Please listen to them.

Early college admission applications are due in a little over two weeks, so if no one hears from me until then just check with Stiles or Kitty for signs of life.

[ Stiles & Kitty ]

Did I leave my Calculus book and notes at home? I thought I put them in my bag this morning.

UGH


this is not the 1940s and it is not okay to be creepy dude bros at the gas station staring down a girl and her cute ass squirrels while they try to fill up their jeep and get some snacks.

The squirrels are probably cleaner than those gunky beards.

This is the end of my PSA.

Do you remember the 21st night of September?

I'm a generally cheerful person.

But I'm having a hard time coming out of this tailspin.


Who wants to build a blanket fort in one of the conference rooms of the lobby?

IT'S TIME.

Who wants to come out tonight?! Food, hanging out, and one Peter Parker's first legal drink at midnight!!!

I was thinking dinner (and dessert!) in Little Italy then City Nights after? And City Nights is 18+ so obviously I get to drag my amazing and perfect girlfriend, too. #priorities

[Family]
And then dinner tomorrow?! And CAKE.

I believe I heard rumors of a dinosaur cake?

I believe the word is "mindfuck".

My wife and kids better still be here because I don't think I've got that little thing called control anymore.

Sorry, Molly, I'll hit up the swear jar later if you're still here, please everyone just be here???.

I almost just started heading to the old apartments, too, so that's how screwy everything is right now.

Seriously, what the fuck.

Um. Happy 4th of July, I guess.

I can ride Tippy like a horse!

This might be one of the cooler things that has ever happened. (Still, hopefully temporary).

I am still May Parker-Banner. Thank you.

You know how sometimes when all the weird stuff is done we get to keep stuff sometimes?

I really hope this is one of those times. I love my dress today the wings are built in and everything.

It's a little unnerving that there are no squirrels in space. I mean, I get it. But it's weird.


Also? I look really good in Science Blue.

It is March! The luckiest month of the year. I want to decorate my apartment with pots of gold and rainbows.

[Filtered against Lyra]

I know I die today in my world, but I haven't lived it. It is quite the strange feeling. It makes me extra grateful for the time I have here with my family, but it scares me too. I don't want to leave Peter again. I can't leave him again. I failed him once.