the orient express

Being a newer addition to this magnificent train, I can't say with a great deal of confidence that I am unhappy knowing that we are going to be left to travel for a while longer. I've heard the train has done some terrible things as it seems to have a mind of it's own, but other than those loved ones that have been sent back, people from different walks of life have come together to embrace new friendships and form such strong means of support on this train. It's very touching and quite lovely! I would, of course, not hesitate to return to my own world as I had many things that I had planned to accomplish, but this is something so shiny new! Elphie would suggest we make the best of what we were given. If we find a means of returning home, than so be it! If not, make lemonade! You know, for when life decides to hand you these sort of lemons.

I guess if you don't like lemonade, make lemon cookies? Lemon cake? Something with lemons!

Given the recent news, I would like to offer my well-trained make-over services for anyone and everyone on the train. I am very much over qualified, so your new look or outlook will be nothing short of perfect. I have never met a person I could not make feel completely brand new after a bit of time with me.

You will find a delightful sign-up sheet outside of my sleeping car. I ask you to please write your name and room number, and I will be happy to make sleeper car calls! I also use all of my own materials and tools, so you needn't worry about a thing! You really can't miss it! It's pink with a feathered quill pen attached. And do not be greedy. I'm sure that many of you would like me to take time out of my day to assist you, and don't worry! I will do my best to get to everyone.

Seems the power I had is finally gone and I'm back to being a regular old human. I'm quite alright with that one!

[Hal Mason]

So it seems I lost that friend I told you about. I went to go see her this morning and her name is gone off the door. Part of me hates that she's gone, but I guess if she got sent home and wanted it then I'm happy for her. At least you're still here and I don't care how selfish that sounds.

Powers are gone and back to normal. Thank god.

Marian is gone. How can she just be All her things are gone. I don't understand this train.

I need a drink

Okay, who has the ability to see like runes or something like that? I keep seeing them and I don't know what to do with them or even how to make them stop. So does this sound like something someone had before today?

>> Up for some research?
>> Meet me in the snack kitchen!

Red really isn't my color. Anyone wanna throw a box of hair dye my way? Or tell me how long these candies last?

Do the candies that make me sound like I'm in a freaking Dr. Seuss book like me or something? I've had a few different ones pop up, but I've had at least four that made me start rhyming.

[Filtered to all girls and women except Glimmer]

So like, has anyone found a piece of candy that um... makes you bigger? Like, in the chest?

You know. Just asking. For a friend and stuff.

Hey, do you mind if I ask you for a big favor?

I don't even care that these sweets made me all shiny for a bit - I can eat them. Are there any chocolate liqueurs on the train?

[Filtered to Annie]
We can eat the cursed sweets!

[Filtered to Hermione]
How are you holding up?

Oh my gosh! Snow! There's snow! No more grey!

I ain't never seen it this close before...

Kidnapped by some weird reality jumping train, what is this, television? I have a family to get back to, to take care of. A war to fight.

I must say it's nice to wake up with my memory all back. Also nice to know I didn't do anything too stupid or anything while I was not remembering things about this train.

When did I get on a train? Don't get me wrong, I've always wanted to go on a train since my grandma isn't too fond of them but still. How the heck did I get on one without even remembering it? Or how did I even afford to get on a nice one like this one?

Okay, no offense- but what is wrong with you people?

A time-traveling train? A time-traveling, sentient train? A time-traveling sentient train traveling through a world that has no color??

And everyone is just- okay with this?!

Why aren't we working together to try and find a way to escape? Why are there children planning a prom?! These things aren't real, they can't be real- why are we accepting them and going about life as normal?

It can't be what it looks like. And there has to be a way off. If we're just smart enough to find it.

-Dr. Quinzel

So. A train! With its own little network for all of us to get to know one another. I have my own theories, of course, but I'm interested. Are you all unwilling inmates? Where are we? And more... to the point, is anyone willing to own to up to putting us here? I'm so anxious to get to know you all.

My, this is such a wonderfully strange train! It's not quite like the Hogwart's Express though. Strangely, I do not remember boarding but that could be the work of a Wrackspurt.

Would anybody care to tell me where I am?

So it's been a week and a half, and seems like everything is running smoothly.

I still don't trust it.

[Private to Cato]
Hey, jerk. You and me. Down by the beach. Tonight.

[Filtered to John Watson and Meredith Grey]

As you are both aware, I'm a vampire. Each of you has helped me(/us) before and I'm afraid I'm going to have to ask for your help again. I'm contacting those that have offered blood to vampires in the past, obviously with the intent of having them do so again, if they're willing. I was wondering if either (or both) of you would be able to take the blood. There are a couple of other vampires from my reality who would benefit from this, so I'm trying to organise it with them in mind. It's probably going to be safer all round if you take the blood. As long as it's still fresh by the time we get it, we're golden. Dr Grey, I wasn't entirely honest with you that morning, but I doubt that will surprise you. The bags do almost nothing a little but not nearly enough. Though sometimes a little is enough. For the long term, though, this might have to be a regular thing. Bags could offer a little in between. I doubt the synthetic blood will work at all.

I'm planning to purchase some supplies for the infirmary to replace what I've taken and may take in the future, along with anything you may need for the taking of blood. Blood bags, tubing, tape etc. and iron supplements are all on the list. Anything else?

[Filtered to Logan, Margaret, Maryanne Walker, Nick Cutter, Robin Hood (+ anyone I missed who has offered vampires blood publicly/vamp filter over the past couple of months - not the kids or James though)]

I'm contacting you all as each of you has offered blood to vampires via the network during the past couple of months. Some of you aided me directly a couple of weeks ago following Thomas' the train's decision to render me dead dead for a little over a week. For those of you unaware, obviously I'm another of the vampires. I hate to ask, but I was hoping wondering if any of you were willing to donate once again. I am aware that there's synthetic blood here for purchase, along with blood bags, but where I'm from there is an issue of freshness that the bags can't satisfy don't quite address. I'm willing to purchase bags if anyone would like what they've had taken transfused immediately, or else biscuits and tea ..or - not that I'd recommend it straight away - alcohol. That last one might be a bit of a bribe. I've contacted some of the doctors and, pending their approval, we can do this without fangs, which I assume would be preferable. There are a couple of others from my world who would benefit from this, so without sounding greedy, the more the merrier. I realise it's a lot to ask, but it would be appreciated. This probably won't be the last time I ask, so if you'd like to be excluded from any further begging, I loathe it as much as you do comment to let me know.

[Filtered to Daisy Hannigan-Spiteri]

I'm trying to organise a fresh blood drive via the doctors with the passengers that have donated before. If they're willing, I assume I can count you in on receiving some of the donations?

[Filtered to Hal York]

You're lucky I'm here and not Fergus. Ah. There's something I should probably tell you about Fergus. He's missing, presumed proper dead. Next time I see you.

[Filtered to James Griffith]

Need any drugs?