( colligo ¬ get collected ) → network.

Today Sirius and I decided it might be a good idea to go to our respective flats, considering how crowded the other one was getting and as it turns out Sirius and I are sharing one. I suppose I should say that I was put into Sirius' flat seeing as how he was here before I was. I almost can't believe it was possible that I've been here for an entire month and we only now just found this out.

What are these green creatures that break into apartments? Are they common here?

I was filling a bath when one burst in on me. It developed disgusting sores on its back that grew into more creatures. I managed to strangle the first with a hair dryer cord before it could do much more damage, and then I threw the dryer in the tub to deal with the new ones. That seemed to work. I think the bathroom is ruined now.

What do I do with the bodies?

I forget. Is it "don't feed them or they multiply like Tribbles," or "don't put them in the bathtub..."?

[fail!Filter to Ariadne]
I got my period. I'm not sure if I'm relieved, or disappointed.

Gremlins. There are gremlins in Colligo.

You have to be kidding me.

Well, this is just getting really ridiculous. You try and have a good day and then you end up getting attacked by an ugly little evil green thing. I'm fine, I tried to use my powers but didn't know what would happen so I didn't. I picked it up and it was just so freaking ugly, I put it in the microwave and it blew up, that thing isn't coming back. Now I need a drink and a new microwave.

We've got gremlins. Listen up, or the eyeball equivalent.

WARNINGS:

• Get kids, animals, and anyone else who can't defend themselves to safety. Gremlins are violent and they've already attacked children and a velociraptor and temporarily killed someone.
  
• DO NOT USE WATER. Guess how gremlins reproduce? The city water supply just got shut off, but play it safe-- ditch your bottled water if you have that, and stay away from bodies of water that can't be drained. You can still use other liquids, but avoid plain water. Invest in perfume ETA: The Rani is working on a gremlin-specific water soluble toxin.
  
• DON'T FEED THEM, specifically after midnight, but just in general, DON'T FEED THEM.
  
• If you've heard the old pilot stories about gremlins sabotaguing machinery, guess what? True. Be careful what you rely on, because it could go very wrong for you if gremlins play with it.
  

Things to know:

• Gremlins are pests. Your moral stance on how to deal with sentient homicidal pests may vary. Unless you have, say, a horse and cart to haul them waaaay out of the city since automobiles would mean epic fail, you might want to avoid engaging them yourself and leave pest control to someone else. ETA: Bodyguards and other help:
  • Jane Shepard will take care of the shooting.
    
  • Ashley Magnus can teleport you to safety.
    
  • Lily Potter can as well, and she can put up defensive wards if you want them.
    
  • Nessie Cullen can deal with them for you in a less shooty way.
• Gremlins vs. sunlight -- WINNER: LIGHT. Anybody have thoughts on how to rig those UV tanning beds up like flood lights? Other lights freak them out, too. The daylight'll keep them hiding, but at night, we can still fry 'em. ETA: Any light, just crank it up. If you can move stadium lights from the stadium to brighten high traffic areas or otherwise rig up some brightness, do it.
  
• Speaking of frying, you can electrocute the hell out of them. Lots of things work-- just don't try drowning them.
  
• My brilliant husband pointed out that we could distract them with Snow White and the Seven Dwarves. Seriously. If Claire's store has a copy that could be removed from the premises, or anybody else happens to have it, let's gather up some AV equipment and find a central location to project it and lure in the gremlins. Don't bring equipment you can't stand to possibly lose. Claire has contacted a theatre about running it tonight, but we'll need to deal with the gremlins in there some other way besides a movie-style burning-down-the-house. Maybe my ridiculous tanning bed idea? Anyone who's up for barricading the gremlins in and shooting the hell out of them, volunteers welcome.

This is what happens when classes aren't in session for the holidays. I get bored easily. Even with gremlins running around the city, causing havoc.

( About me. )

Those insufferable little green pests ruined one of my experiments this morning. This is an act of war.

They are sensitive to sunlight, which makes destroying them quite simple with the right tools. Doctor: it may be prudent to hook our TARDISes to an array of UV lights to create a "safe zone", of sorts.

A Gremlin got in the TARDIS, but I managed to get him before he did any damage.

Then I reverse engineered a Mogwai.

He's really a very chipper fellow. I think I'll call him Mickey.

( Fail!filtered to Mary Lampion )
Mary, dear, maybe you should go to a different Colligo for a bit. Just until it's safer. I'm certain it can't be dangerous everywhere.

I just telekinetically squished a gremlin. Bad idea. It was so gross. I think I'll stick to less gross things from now on.

My Phoenix signature should be more than bright enough to help with gremlin-sizzling when the sun isn't out. That doesn't help with the ones in shadows or otherwise out of the light, though. I could find a good spot in the sky to cover a lot of area. Is it better if I stay up in the sky or keep an indoor area lit up? And where?

And I'll telepathically urge non-locals to gather in safe areas. Plus, I'll keep things bright for them. I just need to know where to direct them. Somewhere with bathrooms, but I guess now we only get one last flush with whatever water's still in the toilets. Ewww again...

I'm hoping that someone could help me. I was just escorted out of a library and I have found myself in this strange place. Could someone be kind of enough to tell me where I am and more importantly, how do I leave?

Also, has anyone seen or heard from a Bella Swan? It is very important that I know that she's safe.

Thank you.

Oh, and one more thing....what are these tiny monsters running around?

(There's a sound of a first aid kit opening up and being rooted through)

As a fellow resident previously said, do not go out in the dark! Those Gremlins have a mean bite!

If travel after dark is necessary. Walk in groups and carry a very strong flash light!

I've put wards up around mine and Juno's dorm. If anyone would like to come here, I can apparate over and bring you here.

BEST. GAME. EVER!!

Apparently, stabbing gremlins through the head, and then sticking them in front of the window to expose them to sunlight works marvels.

Just an FYI.

Who would have thought that fighting these things would be harder than fighting Erasers? Ed and I were ambushed on our way to The Sanctuary and Ed took care of most of them since he had his sword, but when I tried taking off a couple managed to grab on and pulled put some of my feathers. I think I may have broken my arm when I hit the ground. It and my wings hurt like hell. We just got to the Sanctuary and Ed went to find Ashley or anyone who might be here. Ashley, Tesla if you read this first, I'm in my room.

I apologize for the dead gremlin parts in the hallway of the mansion. I'll clean them up.

...Old Lace is eating them.

Ow. One of those little shits bit me.

Anyone happen to know if these fucking things have rabies? Or some weird gremlin virus? It's just bleeding and disgusting right now, but I thought I'd ask to see if I need to worry about foaming at the goddamn mouth.