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Okay, gotta hypothetical question for ya... This guy here, Brandon, he's got this electricity power that he doesn't exactly have a handle on yet, right? So he's all 'I'm a leper and have to avoid all the people ever' right?

I had a theory, to help him learn to control his power, but I have a question about it. So the theory. So, he touches people and shocks the fuck hell out of them right, but my thought is, if I'm mid-shimmer, it won't hurt me (or at least the pain would be considerably lessened), right? So maybe I could help him harness it so he doesn't have to feel so isolated with the not being around people stuff?

Obviously, if we tested it and I was like OMG PAIN! I would stop. Or if it lessens the power, I'd detrmine a threshold of what I could stand and stop when we reached that point. I mean, I'm just saying, I know you're gonna be worried about me getting hurt, but don't, because I'm not gonna put myself through unnecessary pain.

Okay, so I moved to a room on the top floor of the hotel. One of the suites. Have to admit it's a lot better, more space. Great view from the balcony too. Oh, and has a better stove. Also.. did some shopping by myself too. New bigger TV, stereo, game systems, appliances, pretty much anything I can find in the stores.

[Jade]
Don't worry, I moved all the stuff we had up to there. Also figured it was time for a new room. You know, to start fresh. Plus the previous room has memories and I'd rather just forget, move on from all that. Not just for that, but it has better stuff in it. And can't beat the view either. The new suite is here [room number].

[Jared]
So, I have to ask. Being a concerned parent and all. But what are your intentions for my daughter?

Free! Yes, definitely free. Finally, took you long enough Seal Again, why did you do this, either of us would be better off with someone els Tested it a bit today, just an inch. Felt nothing. Then a bit more, then a foot. I can safely say there's no pain so we're not tied anymore. There's a door. So please use it. No, that's not too nice It was alright, nothing really happened aside from daily routines. See, not evil though we proved that already So, someone said you'll wait til it's over if I do anything to her and see if I'm bad, guess what, nothing happened. Guess that makes me right. Andy and Ben can also verify it.

Penny, if you can see this or if you found out too (or anyone else can tell her), it's done. All the food and stuff you got during the group shopping trips, you can take that as well since it's yours. Actually, I have an idea. Maybe see how much you can fit into the box. That way it's only one or a couple trips when you orb out. Though I'm assuming you can do that since it's tied to you. Won't work if anyone else moves it. Or family, not sure So it might be convenient for you to get it all in one go. I also have written logs and documents for each day, you're free to look at it for accuracy if you want. And see it's all true, then show it to your family as evidence of me not doing anything bad You can also take all the coffee too. It's fine, I'll just get more. Anyone else that haas stuff they had here from the store, feel free to take that too.

Freedom, sweet freedom!

[ooc: pretty much every electronic device on whatever floor Brandon is living on went splody just now, oops, he's a little excited]

Booze rain. Interesting. I'd probably be outside to try a few samples, but.. well. Can't. Oh well, it's for the best anyway since there's a minor with me 24/7 for a while. Jade, if you go somewhere tonight, be careful? And please do not touch the box! It only leads to bad stuff. I know. Even touching it, let alone if you go inside, it might hurt a lot Not that I'd even want inside such a thing.. hmm, hope she doen't get uncomfortable in it all day Also, pretty sure a few of these drunk people are below the legal age limit Do any of the parents kn And please no drinking alcohol. Illegal. Unless you're 21, of course. Though technically it may not apply here.. well, just be careful anyway. I'll just be here if you need anything so just have fun. I think laws should still apply, for alcohol or drugs at least Actually, only medical drugs are okay unless marijuana use has a licensed certificatio

And why is there a box in the room? Cardboard. Either we have a burglar or it's magic. Well, of course it's magic. I only touched it. Accident. I was moving past it, dropped a pen, somehow held the corner a little to steady myself as I got back up and.. let's just say I won't do that again. Can't be moved, pushed, opened, touched, or anything like that. Sorta like the "elephant in the room" scenario. You know it's there, you see it, but best to just go around it or interact to it in any way, it will be better that way all around. Can Penny even hear me at all? Or if she can, might be a good idea to answer just once. For emergencies if they happen. She's in the box, obviously. Hope she's safe in it. Oh well, at least I know where my daughter is. At least I can see Jade when she's here. Hopefully not drinking like some other kids here Not that I mind Penny being in a box, just concerned of the comfort level. Her decision if she chooses it. Just as long as I know she's just in there (and not vanishing to anywhere else that I don't know), it's perfectly fine.

[Andy]
Don't touch the box. I hope you haven't, it's not a good feeling. Bad things happen. Not sure if it's the same thing each time, but once was enough in my case. She's in the box. Maybe she will answer if you call for her, hopefully. I just want to be sure she's alright if she's in there a long time. Like what if she falls asleep and wakes up with a sore neck or ankle, or something like that Or what to do if I need to get to somewhere if I can't tell her.

[Penny]
Look, I need to do stuff. Hello? Okay. Alright, then. Btw, good thing we aren't outside. Coffee is fine but the alcohol rain? I don't really know your parents at all, but I imagine most responsible guardians would frown on underage drinking. I've also warned other people against coming anywhere near that box you're in. Safety concerns and all that.

...really, though?!

[Allana]
...how do you know when someone is upset with you versus upset in general...?
Ben's mad at me. I don't know why and he won't say. How do I fix it?

[Accidental blank!texts to Ben]
Are you still
Are you mad at
...wh
Never mind

[OOC: A few hours after blank texts, unfiltered entirely]

Apple, cherry, and half a chocolate pie in the kitchen. For anyone who cares wants them. I couldn't eat anymore, so have at. I'll be back tomorrow; if anybody needs anything, I have my phone. But unless you're Ben, don't expect a response

Another day. Also, did the reminder, but by text instead of voice since I'm not into talking to anyone but my girl at the moment Should be over soon, since others are freed from it. Hopefully very soon

Jade? Since there's free stuff, you can go to the stores anytime you want. I'd prefer if you took someone with you except a Halliwell but I trust you. And call me immediately if you run into any problems. But I doubt there will be any since there's no people but us folks around, and as long as the forest is far from you. I've also heard of an arcade, you could try that too. Might be easier if you just teleport to and from here to wherever you want to go, just to be on the safe side.

Could maybe get a CD player and some music. Probably that Zipperhead thing you listen to a lot. Or games too? Might as well. It's free after all. And if you have that, could have a friend over sometimes so it's not just you over here. Also.. I'd like to thank Allana and Ariel for helping Jade heal up and get the test. She passed, obviously I hope no one else arrives near those trees, no one deserves that kind of pain.

ETA; Just had an idea. I'm going to make a few brownies. Jade, you can have them if you want.

[Loki]
If I didn't before, I wish to thank you for what you did earlier. It means a lot. Ordinarily I wouldn't have even have been interested in it or asked for it, but... current living situation, plus that paranoia mess going on in spite of evidence to the opposite. Living in the same town as that family, was easier to be away when you're five or ten state lines apart And plus being with Penny during this, her comfort and feelings of safety were important. I agree with what you said, I knew it was fine too So, thanks.

When this is over, I am just becoming a hermit, and none of you can tell me what to do. Like you will tell me something, and I will do the opposite just because I can. Unless what you're telling me is cool and I happen to agree with it. Reverse psychology doesn't work on me, guys. BUT YES, HERMIT!PENNY. NO AUTHORITY. ALONE TIME. CAN'T WAIT.
This is all really stupid and I just want to go for a walk by myself and I
I am really tired of
This is stupid. All of this is stupid. I want to go home.

So, for the record, chocolate + Irish cream + marshmallow + orange is a really good coffee flavor.

Okay, so I have a daughter named Jade from back home. Yes, and she knows full well the Halliwell paranoia about me, and that we went 20 years without me turning evil And a wife too. Oh, and no. It isn't Phoebe. Surprising, I know So those of you who were present, you do still remember Loki's scan didn't find any evil, right? Okay Parker, test passed, now you guys stay away as soon as Penny is free

[Allana]
Hey, could you heal her? She probably isn't hurt too badly. I just want to make sure she's perfectly fine, no bruises, or cuts, or anything else those trees did. She will be in my room getting ready for the tests. Ariel, Ben, Andy, and Penny are also present, though Penny is for the tether and the two guys are by choice. Um, maybe you can even get a sense of me not being evil, but then Loki already did that

[Group Filter; Cole, Penny, Andy, Ben]
Penny, daily reminder time: call your family. Okay, that's done. Now just a little announcement. I've come to a decision. Jade is going to stay here in the room. Just need to get a fifth bed. Gonna be more crowded. But again, not my choice. But first Ariel is going to test her. Ben, she wants you there for that too, so you being here already certainly helps. Allana will also need to heal her, hopefully. But after that? When she passes, and I know she will, just as I did, I'll get to setting her up in here. No mind probes for her though, I'll forbid it

One minute, I'm at a concert in NYC, the next I'm in the most pain I've been in, EVER. WHAT THE FUCK is wrong with those goddamn trees?! Additionally: Where the hell am I?!

Going on the 4th day so far. Still normal. Just as I said it would be Or as normal as it can be when you have to stay in the same place as your partner. Don't believe it, just ask Penny, and also Ben and Andy It's easy to keep busy, though. Also helps to have a calender so I can mark off each day that passes. But it's fine, I've been through worse. Just stay occupied with stuff and time will probably just fly right by.

And at least I managed to get more things. Extra clothes and suits, more food, papers, tape recorders, camera, cleaning stuff for the place as well. I'd usually get a wine to sample, but that isn't happening until after this is over. Plus having it in the presence of minors isn't good legally either

I hate this. I was so stupid for thinking this would end any other way. I want to go away somewhere by myself and I can't and this sucks. Sorry. SORRY! He's fucking sorry! Really?! Does he think that's what I want to hear right now? Fuck. This is so beyond fair.

I'm over this 'stuck on you' thing, seal, you can kinda let us go any time now. This started out great and now I fucked it up. Awesome. No offense, Aaron, but you know, privacy would be ace at this point. All the privacy ever, actually.

For anyone interested, there's vegan mac & cheese and not!meat lasagne in the kitchen. Also pie. I blame Cole. And my stomach.

Carry on.

Crowded here, never lived with so many at one time Interesting, being here. Still rather be working. Never had so much free time before. I'd be working a case by now and getting to send more bad guys to prison. I'm sure I can keep busy anyway, keep things presentable, cook some things, etc. And acquire evidence of my innocence, shouldn't be too hard And get more coffee too.

[Milligans, minus Penny]
Has she spoke to you or Tessa today? I'm telling her again as a reminder, every day. I'll also suggest she do it twice or as many times as she needs to. Might also be a good idea if you also contact her too sometimes, so she can give updates any times she wants.

[Group filter; Penny, Andy, Ben]
Penny? Just reminding you to contact your family again, and probably Tessa as well. Unless you already have, but could do it twice a day if you want, or more. Also, I need to go get some things, mostly more food for all of us. And a few office supplies for me. Mostly notepads, PDA, pens, printing paper, etc. And you can get stuff for you too. That way you won't be bored watching me make food. So.. you'll need to come with me. I'd do it all myself if it weren't for this tether business.

Ben and Andy, you want to come with us? Might be easier as a group. And it makes her feel safer And Penny might prefer it too. As for dinner, I'll make my own. And Aaron suggested that I (or we can) bring Penny to him. I'd have to go along anyway. He has lots of coffee and she might like that and telling her no is bad. They both are into coffee.

I require sustenance. And coffee. Lots and lots of coffee.

[Conner]
She's all...giddy today... I can't do this dude, I'm freaking out.

Seal must think its funny. I had intended to have my own room to myself after passing those tests. I do much better alone. FYI, I also passed the tests 24 years ago Apparently it doesn't think so. No offense, but I'd prefer it's someone I know. Maybe my partner at the firm, or a fishing or hunting buddy. Or even a client if there was court here, it'd be easier to go over case notes. Kinda weird being stuck with a stranger. A whitelighter one, at that. Hadn't seen one in nearly 30 years.

[Girl that I'm stuck with]
So, I need to ask, what's your name? Something familiar, plus you seem to know me but I don't know you Sorry you got hurt when you orbed. If this were one sided, I'd endure it if it were just me being hurt. But your safety is of more importance, so let's not risk it again.

Also, we should look into beds. I'm sure there's a couple rooms next to this one that are empty. We can grab it. Or... this way is easier, I could bring the couch into the bedroom and sleep on that instead. I've been on couches before, no problem.

Oh, good, the Seal has decided to have a laugh at our expense, then.

Not my first choice. No offense Dr. Dunham.

So, with everything bad I've been hearing about the forest. I guess tossing a few energy balls at it or setting it on fire won't exactly work. Don't worry, I'm not about to go near it anytime soon. Learning from the mistakes of others I'm glad everyone is alright now, though.

Also, I heard that staying at that hotel, tests are needed to be done first. So who should I speak with about that. It's sorta familiar in a way. I passed similar tests 24 years ago, and I'll pass these ones. I can meet you at a time and place convenient to you, just let me know.

.. Really, now. Seriously? I blame the Seal. Hasn't done anything much of anything, if at all, in the past two decades. And now it pulls something like this. But then it always was unpredictable, as I recall. I really need to get back. There's a very important case back in NYC that I have to do closing for. Lives are at stake Plus, I also got a hunt or two lined up next week.