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Just out of curiosity, since I'm still just a couple months into this whole Dreaming thing, but is there any sort of, like, master list swimming around out there somewhere of who might be Dreaming about what? Because there are people I'd like to know about if they're around (in a good way), but I feel weird just throwing names out there. Maybe that shouldn't feel weird since it seems like most of us are in the same boat? But, I don't know. Just curious.

Annnnyway. Almost a month into year two of med school and I'm finally settling into a routine of classes, homework, and work. I might forget what my husband looks like (lol jk he's too beautiful to forget that) but it will all be worth it in 500 years when I'm a neurosurgeon. 👍🏾

[DAHLIA, MILES, AND NAOMI]

Hey, fam!

Dahlia and I talked about it, and we decided that these airline vouchers will do you two far more good than they will do us. So next time we see each other, we want you two to have both of our vouchers from the scavenger hunt. Go visit family in Canada, or save it for a vacation you otherwise wouldn't take. Just enjoy and take lots of pictures wherever you go! 😘😘😘

Love,
Basically the best big sisters ever, tbh.

[IAN]

How are you doing?

Yesterday, I got to fly the goodest boy from a foster home in Georgia to his new forever home in Vermont. I just have to let everyone know that Oscar, the paralyzed collie of highest energy and spirits, loves the sky as much as I do. I got to see him do zoomies in his new wheel chair. My life is pretty amazing.

All right, my friends, this one can relate to the Dreams, or just your life here. Commenter's choice! Anonymously, or not anonymously, tell me what song--or songs--is stuck in your head or on repeat on your Spotify playlists. Drop a link, share lyrics, whatever you want. And feel free to provide context, or not. Anything goes. I just want to know what's currently on your soundtrack.

I'll be out of town for the next several days, but my lack of presence won't be changing anything at Anteaques. You won't find me there, but the shop will be open as usual and in good hands.

EZRA + MCRHINEHARTS

I know it's last minute, but my flight is at 3 and I'm going to be in California. San Francisco specifically, but probably not the entire time. I should be back by Wedne Fri the end of the week, but I'll let you know if that changes. Mom is taking Gambit, unless one of you wants to.

TEXTS TO MILES

-- Hi
-- I know you're just on the other side of the apartment
-- And I know that I'm supposed to be studying so I can someday be Dr. McKinnon
-- But I just wanted to thank you for saving me from ever having to deal with modern dating
-- Like, literally in all ways
-- You're the best
-- Love,
-- Your Wife
-- (Future Dr. McKinnon)

Has anyone ever experienced the dreams (well, Dreams, I suppose) through [...] aromatics?

I was in one of the labs at Salazar today and I could tell, just by the scent of it, that they were working with strontium chloride. I think I just barely eked out a B in high school chemistry, and I haven't thought of it since, but this I just... knew.

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Whoops, getting political between classes, fam. 🤷🏾‍♀️

CATY

I'm not sure if I'm just reading into things or what, but I'm pretty sure Miles blocked me on Instagram.

MILES (added after talking to Caty)

Hey. I noticed I can't see your Instagram and I didn't know if it was an accident or [...] maybe it was on purpose and if it was on purpose I wanted to just see what was going on and if everything is okay and [...] yeah. Just wanted to check in with you.

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I've been trying to avoid reading about Marvel stuff, but it's just everywhere with all of the Disney announcements that came out the last handful of days and it's slowly grating away at my sanity which is probably the only reason I've reached this point where I'm willingly talking about these damn dreams in public. I haven't been having them that long compared to some people, so it's sort of weird for me. But these dreams are tough sometimes and I know they'll get worse, so I thought maybe it was time to sort of come out of the shadows and maybe make some connections with people who might be dreaming about the same tough things. I haven't really been paying attention to who has and hasn't been vocal about this stuff to know already, so sorry if I should know.

[...] Anyway. Anyone out there that's familiar with Natasha Romanoff?

The upside to college is that we've got another three days before the first day of school. 👍

NAOMI

It's mine.

Sorry if there's anyone dreaming of hobbits and elves out there, but this is truth that needs to be known.

MANDA

Hello. 😏

[...] That looks creepier than I meant it to with that emoji.

TEXTS TO MILES

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Time for another anon post, if you're so inclined to jump in. Your responses can, as always, be public or anonymous, whichever makes you most comfortable.

Is there anyone from your other life that you wish was here with you, that you could see and talk to in whatever capacity? Assume for the purpose of this post that your response does not come with the unintended consequence of wishing dreams/memories on another individual. This just piggybacks off of the last post when we talked about things you wish you could say to someone back there, or here.

I'm slowly starting the process of switching over to fall blends, so expect some specials on the summer teas in the next couple of weeks. If you have any favorites, we'll be selling the blends in tins so you can stock up. I can't promise they'll all be back next summer.

EZRA

Hi.

I know that you were just here for dinner on Friday, but I wanted to see if you'd like a repeat, except with a few other people. Since you're still new in town and all, I thought you might want to meet some other people, specifically my siblings, since they're the best people you'll meet in town. More possible friends, that kind of thing.

[...] If that's a lot, it's totally fine. But I thought I'd extend the offer.

VERITY + MILES

I invited him for dinner on Friday. I hope you're happy.

Who else is doing the food challenge at the new Italian place tomorrow?

NAOMI & ELI

I need to tell you both something. Before we continue working on these suits and eventually finish them, I think it's important that you both know that I'm going to use it. Mr. Salazar, I once told Mr. Stark that, when I can do the things that I do, and I don't, and then the bad things happen, it's on me. And I still feel that way, you know? Like, I don't think it's really fair of me to sit here and pretend like the universe didn't give me the same abilities I had there for a reason. And I just thought I needed to tell you both that in case you didn't really want to be a part of my choice to do it.

And obviously it's up for discussion, but I should say that it's going to be really hard to change my mind.

#tbt to four years ago when I made the best decision of my life and went to the courthouse to upgrade my relationship status from "dating the very best of them" to "holy forking shirtballs I get to call him my husband now". Love you forever, Miles. 😘 🥰

Sorry not sorry, Dunhaven, we weren't here last year for me to make a big deal of it in public. #noregrets

I did not fully anticipate the amount of welcome (back) to the neighborhood casseroles I would get!

FINN

So, hey there. I just left Anteaques and I thought it was important that I immediately share the fact that he does serve scones (with clotted cream, even!) and they are, in fact, very delicious. If you haven't had a chance to venture out, yet, I thought you should know that they have the Ezra Clarkson seal of approval.

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