Initiative Journal Network

If one more person steps foot on my property with the intent of telling me to hand over my son, I will give them a reminder of exactly what former Death Eaters such as myself did to establish this government.

[OOC: before]

After a thirty minute yelling match, I now have three days off for insubordination. Because I refused to leave the Trauma Center unmanned.

[Ernie]
Have space for me? Off the books.

Interesting.

[Gregory]
Did you see the post this evening?

[Daphne]
Can I beg a favor of you?

[Friends]
Who all is going to this dog and pony show?

The joys of fatherhood, at times, is getting a chance to step away and have a breather with a mate who needs a break more than you.

[Maria]
How is he?

Three hours later, and the investigator remembers that I was assigned to assist at the Grace Clinic both times working there, not voluntarily.

Classic. Maybe next admissions exam should include logical analysis of information.

[Healer Boys]
Well.
Shit.

[Maria]
What are we doing for your birthday?

[Gregory]
Sterling's account is set up, if you'd like to transfer funds over little by little. I also found someone to expand the house, if you are ammendable.
I have ideas.

How charming that people ask old family member healers if we are to be the observing Healer, as though that gets them tickets to the show.

[Astoria]
Lunch Wednesday? I think I need a bitch fest.

Comforting to know in a few days, the gossip has shifted once more from the salient point to the horror of unnatural relationships.

No, ma'am, I do not need to hear about how wonderful your daughter/sister/granddaughter/aunt/niece/third cousin is. Thank-you, truly, for you attempt to save me from the dark horror that is only born from insanity and loneliness.

[Gregory]
I suddenly understand that need you get to punch people. It is foreign and a little exhilarating.

I have news I need to tell you.

Public Service Announcement I cannot believe I have to say: Please label your lotions and creams accoringly to prevent some unfortunate skin reactions.

A testament to everyone yesterday that the number of accidents processed last night were minimal.

I am impressed.

[Goldstein and Macmillan]
A night off with no consequences. finally.

[Gregory]
I feel as though school would have been less tedious if we figured things out younger.

[Close Friends]
And so passes my god father who cared little for me.

[Gregory]
Can I beg you off for the night? I need you tonight.

I feel as though this new year may turn into the year I am away from the journals more as Sterling has noted he liked it better when they were away. My mother informed me that does not mean I can continue the hours I had prior to a son.

How fortunate to know I am still monitored.

In the light of some news: people have started getting better, I can say that a young man in my life is included in that someone.

The Malfoys now have their next generation.

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Our staff at St. Mungo's and experimental potioneers have been working when the newest information to develop more than a suppressant for this, but a cure. While "soon" is not a strong enough time frame, the teams at the hospitals are doing what we can at all clinics and secondary staging areas for the sick. If you or a loved one is showing signs that the Prophet put in their official statement, come to St. Mungo's or send a message to our outpatient clinics, and a healer or mediwitch team will be dispatched. Our doors are not shut just because out beds are full.

[Uncle Rabastan]
As if you do not have enough on your plate, my mother is demanding you come by for an hour so she can ensure you're healthy. While I have put my violent past behind me, I am not above kidnapping the minister to calm the poor woman's nerves.

Also, he is now in the estate.

[Gregory]
Would you like to officially move into my room when you are home?

[Ernie]
I am so tired colors are looking wrong.

[Gregory]
I know that comment was in sleep deprivation, but I am asking. Maybe we can start doing more good.

[Uncle Rabastan]
I'm sure you've gathered that the chances of my producing an heir is slight on my own. There are a few young children still pre-student age who have been admitted into the orphanage. In an experiment to test reeducation and to prevent shame to my family, would it. E feasible to potentially adopt a child and raise them in a traditional manner? Perhaps see if there is merit to instilling culture in an admittedly Ottoman fashion?

[Ernie]
I am on my way to the Clinic. Is there anything you need before I get there?

I was informed by one of the older technicians in our sanitation department I have been spending too much time with Macmillan after "glaring" in response to an idiotic question.

I quite think that is a compliment.

[Gregory]
I have news, and ask you to not be alarmed.

[Astoria]
Testing... is possible. I need time to gain more information.

The irony is not lost

Your mental health is as important as your physical health. Keep in mind, the brain is an organ as any, and exhaustion will damage it and all that is connected to the central nervous system. Which is everything, in case we all forgot.

This is a stressful time, and the staff at the hospitals and clinics encourage you to see to your stress appropriately. The mind is a terrible thing to waste.

[Astoria]
I apologize, love. The recent events have halted my research for you. Hopefully the authorities are actually attempting to do their jobs, and I will have free time again.

[Gregory]
I both wish we had stayed away in London and am glad we are back. I miss time with you, but I also would have hated to not be here for people.

I feel like every time I go shopping, there are new products no one asked for.

[Gregory]
What do you use. For art, specifically.

[Ernie]
What was that beer you liked?

[Astoria]
I have found something. But not much.

[Ernie]
In the interest of socializing with whom I feel is the last safe refuge of intellect, would you like to het coffee with me tomorrow afternoon in between shifts?

I have fallen victim to actually reading journal drama. This is a new low.

[Astoria]
I have not forgotten about you, my dear. Research has been... limited. I may have to find a new hub of information than St. Mungo's and Parkinson's.

[Gregory]
Mother will be at the Manor for the weekend. Perhaps we could even listen to those records you don't have hidden away

[After/two hours later]

I ask all those who are in search for friends and family who have been lost in the following chaos to message officials of the clinics and hospitals on their location and status or the taverns and inns. Please follow the rules set in place by the Ministry and do not travel directly. There are no serious injuries.

Thank-you.