I suppose this might seem a bit superfluous in this academy and though some of you might not enjoy spending time together, I was wondering if I could interest any of you in a possible book club? I was reading in my favorite cafe the other day and I thought to myself, 'My! It would be quite lovely if I had some friends to discuss this piece of fine literature with,' and though I did try the internet, it seems that the majority of message boards are populated by [...] 'trolls'? I fear I am unfamiliar with the term! Nonetheless, not very many of the conversations proved productive -- in fact, they seemed primarily populated by clever pictures...

Ah, yes, back to the topic at hand! So, a book club. Would all you dear lovers of the written word out yourselves for a possible bi-weekly meeting? I know you might not want to spend additional time with some of your co-workers, but it could be nice to also do some socialising outside of the office. I do humbly offer my own living quarters for the majority of the meetings, and I look forward to possibly serving dinners & teas to those who attend.

[FILTER: Roza]

I quite enjoyed our little tea date, pet. Shall we have one again sometime soon?

[FILTER: Angels]

Do you suppose the Bible might be a bit too heavy a piece of work for the first few sessions of Book Club?

The doctor said that my ankle will be alright again in two or three weeks. I think that's good, considering that I have been unable to walk properly for the past four weeks. I suppose things are getting better... Hopefully the nightmares will get better, too. All the images of Evan, his death. I can't.

[Spectral Crimes Unit]
I feel like I've missed a lot. Could you please update me on the most important things that have happened?

[elijah & athanasia]
Did you ask for our Father while you were away? Did you cry and beg and hope that He would save you? Did you ever feel His presence? Just the tiniest sign or hint that He was listening? Or did you feel Him watching while they hurt you? Could you feel His eyes on you while He watched them beat you? Do you still love Him? Would you tell me if you had? Would you tell any of your brothers and sisters?

How is recovery going? Is there anything you need that might provide some small comfort?

O, I suppose it is time I finally made use of this network -- greetings, persons of Landvik Academy! I know a few of you and do not know many of you, though it would be my pleasure to reverse these circumstances. I would offer tea as an enticement but I've only put the kettle, and I do not know what your tastes might be. Would you like a cup of Golden Monkey? Silver Needle, the tea once reserved for emperors? Perhaps you are more of a Rooibos fan, to which I say -- good taste, my friend! I have, in fact, selected a Rooibos for my tea this morning, in hopes of reinvigorating these old & tired bones (a momentous task that I have set before myself, I do believe!) before I start on this pile of unfortunate paperwork that seems to be more part of my job than the other more exciting things.

Ah, yes, it would do to say my name. Absalom Brown, in this year and age, and I am a member of the Demonic Crimes unit. Nothing personal against demons, of course, seeing as we are all related in such a strange and fascinating way!, but you know, that is where I have been put and work.

That being said, has anyone seen my missing mitten? It is forest green with yellow diamonds on it, I would like it back very much.

The hospital won't release me on my own recognizance, for whatever that means. It's like they think I'm a baby and can't take care of myself just 'cause I've got a patch over one eye. I'd think that makes me a pirate, but I guess I was wrong.

Also, the next person who asks me if 'it hurts' and tries to poke my face is getting fingers broken or bitten off.

This is what I have to say to you, letter:

#NOPE

NICE TRY.

Well, there's nothing like reading the morning news to put a damper on a persons' entire day.

They should have called us in sooner, should have trusted us... So many 'shoulds' and not enough answers. It makes me wonder why humans are so effing stupid.

There's been all manner of tension around after that ruined mission, and people are reacting to it in all sorts of different ways. I know that I, personally, have been making sure to pay better attention in my training classes and have been doing everything I can to be more aware of my surroundings. I've even started working out, so I can fight things off if I need to, and I've been debating learning how to use a modern weapon as well, though I'm not a fan of killing or hurting others.

All that being said, I found something that made me incredibly happy, and I thought I should share.

( (not cut ic'ly) )

[friends of elijah filter (if you think you are one then by all means)]

I somehow managed to get a date for tomorrow night with a really sweet stalkergirl. I suggested dinner and a movie, but I haven't been here long enough to know of any good restaurants. So... help?

Now that everyone is back to normal -- or whatever normal might be for the various species here, I'm not discriminating since I've no idea -- does everyone recall everything that they did and the good times that went down? If not, ask around, because some of you have less self-control than a fat kid in a bakery. It was awesome.

That being said, thank you for making things interesting for the casual observer.

[clover]
We still on for that date? I was thinking this weekend, maybe we could go see a movie or something?

[Filtered to all who are unaffected]

I think I saw what might be the cause of all this insanity.

so is this a tard flashmob thing or something? what the hell is even going on right now? it's funny, but ...

[filtered away from school personnel]

Does anyone know of a relatively inexpensive apartment that allows cats, or live in one and need a roommate? I'd really like a pet, to help prove that I can be responsible, but rules are rules...

[filter: seungwon]

How pissed would you be if I smuggled a kitten into our dorm room?