the orient express

I think you were on to something about individuals on this train. It's strange how much people know. History tends to repeat itself for most Mundane, but I'm beginning to wonder if these people aren't telling all that they know.

Obviously, this isn't something I want Clary to have a hand in, and Alec and Isabelle are dealing with other things right now. I say we see if we can find out more about this train and some of the passengers on it.

Besides, I think your knife throwing skills need some work.

i need someone to

if anyone should so desire, i am going to break back into the train. you may follow but do not slow me down.

Anybody out there want to help me kick my sister in the pants in Capture the Flag?

Mortals are welcome, but it would be cool if you have some sort of skills.

Isabelle knows about Max. If she hasn't already, she might be heading your way.

Seems the train has decided to bequeath to us an abundance of wintery clothing items. Given the past events of the train, I'm sure it's safe to assume that they're for something or other. I don't really see the train as actually being helpful.

I'm keeping two. As for the rest of them, I guess I'll leave them in the hallway for anyone to take them as they please.

I have enough coats to open up my own shop. Come grab yours or I keep the cute ones for myself. Alec, there's one here that you need to try on!

It seems the train decided that I'd be its next victim for findin' random items in my closet. First we have plants and now shoes and if I read correctly coats. What the fuck is the train playin at? If anyone is missin' any I've got 13 right boots. I'm sittin' them out in the hall till I find someone to help take them to the baggage car.

Da Jia Hao!

Welcome to China folks! Little announcement for those lookin’ to do supply runs for the train.

Me’n Claudia rigged you folks up some ‘trigger cards’. Only got a half dozen so far, but anything with a magnetic stripe’ll do, so if you got a card you ain’t usin’ send it our way.

All you gotta do is use one of ‘em at any atm in the city, follow the screen prompts the card’ll bring up for ya using the keypad and you’re laughin’. - I’ll be hangin’ back in the front Kitchen if you're lookin' to shop. Be sure let Claudia or me know if it does somethin' wacky.

Don’t fret we ain’t stealin’ no old folks life savin’s or such, this don't take money from any account -- just hackin’ the machines with a bug to pony up, so’s we can stock up and go on eatin’ for however long the train keeps on running and bringin' in more folk needin' to eat along for the ride.

‘Course this ain’t a call to be greedy, but if someone wanted to take their girlfriend out for the best xiǎolóng bāo the city’s got, pretty sure you ain’t gonna get smote for it.

Good Afternoon!

I do realize that there are a few of you on board who I have not had the pleasure of meeting that I believe I should get to know.

My name is Charlotte Branwell and I had been in charge of the London Institute for quite some time before finding myself on this train.

In lieu of both past and recent events, I would like to extend an invitation to those of you of whom I am not familiar with to get to know me, and those who studied under my careful supervision. My door - F 602 on Sleep Car number twelve - is very open to any of you. I ask that you please mind my roommate, Mister Nicholas Cutter, should you stop by as this is his room as well.

( Private to Magnus )

Once we arrive in China, I fully intend on taking you out into the city as long as there are no flesh-eating zombies or demons lurking. I'm not entirely sure what we'll do, but being able to spend time with you in some exotic location will make sitting on the side of the road worth while.

Also, water volleyball captain? I'm assuming I'm going to be named co-captain of your team. We're an unbeatable pair after all.

I spoke with Jem recently, too

I might regret this.

What does 'booty' mean?

I'm not sure if you heard my serenade last night

As odd as this may sound coming from me, Carstairs, but I'd like some of your time to talk.

About Herondale Will.

Think you could spare a few?

How does someone get rid of glitter from a party a week or so ago? I am still finding it in my hair. And yes! Before anyone asks, I have showered. Multiple times.

[Sent Train-Wide]

So I got cornered by a empousa vampire in the observation car last night. Are there a lot of them on board? Do they normally just come up to you and ask to eat you? Anyone know if celestial bronze destroys them?

[Private to Thalia]

Hey. So, yeah, there's at least one empousa on the train. She didn't know what I was but she kept asking if she could taste me. My blood, I guess. So, um, just keep your eyes open.

For anyone who might be interested I am hosting a party tonight in the Parlor Car. Drinks, dancing, all things fabulous. You get the idea. No dress code though glitter is highly encouraged ;)

So hey. Do a lot of people speak /Shih Tzu/? I mean, if we're stopping in /limbo/, we're going to have to know how to speak /pizza/.

Lovely Isabelle, I’m thinking that I’m going to take you up on your suggestion after all and throw a party. Maybe in the parlor car? Come and help me convince your brother to wear something other than that awful black t-shirt.

I'd like more of those baked goods if you have them.

I saw a /vampire/!

It was so awesome!

Alec, I just need to tell you that it wasn't /gravy/, but the /chicken/ is gone.