Madison Valley Role Play

Anyone like to claim responsibility for the sun being up at midnight?

The town council is freaking out and assuming that one of us is abusing our powers. We've been in emergency meetings all morning.

I know some of you think that you're better than the townspeople because of your abilities, but all you're doing is proving to them that we are dangerous.

[Filtered away from Hogwarts witches and wizards]

Yesterday I was at the library. Curiosity got the better of me and I had a glance at the first of those Potter tragedies history volumes. A few points:

- I was unaware that they were written for such a young audience. It's unusual
- There isn't a feud between the Malfoy and Potter families in my time. Clearly there is in future, looking at how poorly the Malfoys are portrayed
- Harry Potter should have been sent to live with us, if there was nobody else to take him in. He's my sister's grandson
- My grandfather would never approve of Albus Dumbledore as Headmaster

It isn't something I'd countenance having in the family library, in any case. Far too biased. I don't believe I shall read any further.

[OOC: Your character can tell Cassi it's fictional, if that's what they'd do, but she'll dismiss them as either lying or mad. Or just muggles.]

When Wal-mart has to hire extra security at Christmas, something's wrong. And when that security ends up with a black eye and busted lip from getting an X-Box thrown at their head, something's really wrong.

Dammit, I should have broken both of their wrists.

A list in which Sirius compiles all the things he isn't allowed to do or say, episode 1.

1. Assume all gingers know how to cook.
2. Think of twins as bookends. Though I wouldn't mind being between them.
3. Serve fried snakes to Slytherins.
4. Leashes aren't fun for anyone.
5. No place is safe from vindictive teenagers.
6. I will never take myself siriusly.
7. Try to make potions. That was a bad idea.
8. Not steal James's glasses the first opportunity I get.
9. Make bets with 10 year old girls. I will always lose.
10. Use a magic 8 ball (do they still have those?) to make decisions for me.

Not sure about that last one though, it seems like a healthy life decision from this point.

Also, apparently Padfoot smells like a dog. Who knew? Jamie says he's not allowed on the sofa, but I think that's rubbish. It's there or the bed, git, take your pick.

If that fails, I've got a dog you might like. Anyone want to take him in? He's house trained so you don't have to worry about the mess.

Who: Cassi and Pollux Black
What: A difficult conversation
Where: Pollux's study
When: Saturday afternoon
Warnings: None so far

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I think that I should like to host a proper dinner party and hear the stories that you have from your times.

Can we get together for tea sometime soon?

Can we stop with the family reunion already? It's not fun. If you thought it would bring tears to any of our eyes you're wrong.

[Filtered: James & Lily]
I need to tell you both something.

Who turned our tea kettle into a Portkey?

And why did it bring me here, of all places?

When I leave school my cousin and I are going to go traveling. I think we might tour Europe. Perhaps as far afield as Egypt if we're feeling particularly adventurous. A year ago I might have said America too, but I don't much see the sense in visiting twice.

Are there any particular destinations you might recommend? Keeping in mind that I can't jump about through time as I please and likely it'll be 1933 when we go.

[Filtered to Pollux]

Sirius is back.

He appears not to remember anything, but he's also very probably intoxicated.

I have a public service announcement:

Let it be known that curtains are extremely useless. They are also extremely dangerous and everyone should avoid them at all costs. Ever.

They've got this nasty habit of killing things that fall into them.

Don't say I didn't tell you.

Ladies, indulge this line of thinking for a moment, if you'd please:

Several of you have, at one point or another, assured me that I thought you couldn't do something because you were women. That strikes me as unfailingly stupid.

What makes you feel persecuted?

I was just very curious - those of you who come from other 'magical' worlds; what are the laws surrounding your 'magical' usage? For instance, are there punishments for malfeasance? I suppose I'm not familiar with all the things your different worlds are capable of doing, but I've very curious how your worlds deal with what you can do.

I wish to retract my earlier statement.

This is not a nice place to live, it's beastly, and I was being childishly optimistic and naive when I said otherwise. I apologize to any decent people who were misled by what I said.

Who: Pollux & Cassiopeia
What: Siblings, discussing Cassi's problem.
Where: Their home
When: Evening, after Cassi's network.
Warnings | Status: TBD | in progress

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((backdated, on the night of the 21st!))

[Filtered to Pollux]

Something's happened. Don't be angry-

I don't know what to-
You have to come and help or otherwise-

Merlin, I can't-

((a little later))

Pollux?

Are you still awake?

I've been contemplating the matter and having been here for several months now I have to say that living here doesn't seem nearly as awful as it did at first. There are still distasteful elements, of course, but I am quite able to separate myself from them.

It isn't the worst place to be.

[Filtered to Pollux Black]

I'm having a tree delivered for us next week! We can see about the decoration then.

Also. I've been thinking, Pollux. Do you think I might try out some of the more difficult spells you've been teaching me - on muggles? I'd make sure they didn't remember a bit of it, of course. It's getting to the point where I need the extra practice, really. I know it's an awfully risky thing to do here and that's why I'm asking your opinion; I shan't do it if you think I shouldn't. Only it's one way to see what I've truly learnt.

Eighty years, and there's nothing left in the world that I recognize.

So, it's pretty obvious that a lot of us have wildly different opinions about what's appropriate to post on the network and what isn't. Obviously we can't please everyone, but maybe we could come to some sort of agreement on what should and shouldn't be posted on the network (at least without an Over 18 filter)?

These are my suggestions, but feel free to offer your own.

Please Filter the Following to People Over the Age of 18
1. Graphic talk of sex.
2. Requests for sex.
3. Complaints about lack of sex.

Anything else? This isn't telling anyone they can't talk about this stuff, just trying to make everyone a bit more comfortable.

[Filtered; Cassi]
I was thinking it might be nice if you decorated the house for the holiday, Cassi. I've seen the .. lights they put out for it.

We'll get a tree, of course. It'll be a quiet year without all our cousins around, won't it?

I don't want to trouble anyone, but where does one go to get a decent cup of tea?

I've been learning what I can about this place.

It's not like Panem. Although-

There are kids with magic here. The Capitol would have loved that, having kids with magic to put in the Games. Entertaining, right?

WHO: Kvothe and Cassiopeia Black
WHAT: Match-up!
WHERE: On the street not far from the library
WHEN: Friday morning
STATUS: Closed/Ongoing
WARNINGS: TBD

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Is it still the custom for muggles to set off fireworks at all hours of the night, then?

[Private to Cassiopeia Black]

Miss Black, I was hoping to inquire after your health. I heard you had been released, and I hope that you are feeling much improved?

Lissa, Georgia and I have taken your concerns into consideration and discussion. In response for a request of our intentions we're releasing a brief statement of issues we deemed important and will therefore address at the first Council meeting.

The issues follow as:
- Guardianship for those under 18
- The ban of magic
- Use of the hospital facilities
- New arrivals

1. Guardianship.

We propose that financially stable Refugees present become guardians for any new arrivals under 18 years of age. You'll also be given first priority if a member of your family arrives, financial status notwithstanding. In order for this to be effective we've determined that volunteers should step forward if you're willing and able to take on a child. You should tell us the age group you're comfortable with, if you're comfortable with magic users, and how many children you are able to care for. In addition, the children already present should be given a choice about coming under the guardianship of Refugees or staying with their assigned family.

2. Magic ban.

We're against the ban of magic as a whole and will appeal to the Council to remove it entirely.

3. The hospital.

We've agreed that our population should be permitted to use the hospital services, as the separation from hospital to clinic has split resources and left the city as a whole exposed to health concerns that effect us all, Refugee and local alike.

4. New arrivals.

Given the treatment by the city many of us receive upon arrival, we're requesting that one of our number be present during the initial welcoming phases with new arrivals. We need several volunteers to be on hand for this task as new arrivals appear in the city at any hour.

- Cesare Borgia, Lissa Dragomir, Georgia Mason

[Filtered; Georgia, Lissa.]
Volunteers to meet new arrivals:
Daryl Dixon - any
Karrin Murphy - morning
Molly Carpenter - night
Sookie Stackhouse - day
Roland Deschain - 4pm to 7
Katherine Pryde - any
Helena Wayne - Night
Tris Prior - any
Oliver Queen - day
Maria Deluca - any

Volunteers for guardians
Karrin Murphy - any age, 2 at most, magic +
Jo Harvelle - any age, 1 at most, magic +
Marius Black - any age, 2 at most, magic +
Clara Oswald - any age, 4 at most, magic +
Katherine Pryde - any age, 2 at most, magic +
Lucrezia Borgia - under 2 years
Alicia Florrick -

I'm not the speaker Cuthbert is, say true, but I think I need to gather my words and say a piece in defense of us. It's proper confusing to me, but it seems that some of you think that Cuthbert and I see ourselves as above you, which is not the least bit true. Aye, we come from a place not the least bit like this, and I know we've said some things that you've not liked, say sorry. But all we want is to use the talents we were born and trained to in order to provide some degree of security that doesn't seem to be forthcoming from the local peacekeepers. To protect you, to follow the White, to provide aid and succor if necessary - not to rule ya, say true.

I know also that in the reckoning of this place, I'm but a boy. But at home, I'm a gunslinger, tried and tested, and have all the responsibilities and duties of a man. I don't look through my eyes as a boy does, and I haven't for some time. I know most of ya don't know what a gunslinger is, or what we do. And I don't expect ye to. You're not from Gilead, so's the shame, just as we're not from here. I do realize that this isn't Gilead, and that we can't expect things to work the same here as they did there. It's a hard bit to swallow, but I'm trying, and I'm sure Cuthbert is, too. But ya can't just dismiss our experiences because this isn't Gilead. Our experiences make us, so they do, and how we react to things here is going to be based on how our tutors and how our fathers taught us. To act in another way would be to forget the faces of our fathers.

Aye, I've likely said too much, so I have. Words don't come so easy to me as they do to Cuthbert. But I hope some of what I said speaks true to ya, and explains us just a bit more.

~Roland Deschain, son of Steven

Who: Everyone!
What: Halloween party
Where: A rented hall
When: October 31st!
Warnings | Status: TBD | On going | IC/OOC

Hey guys! This is the official Halloween party thread. You may tag into it ICly and interact with each other, or you may tag it OOC and just tell us what your character(s) did or are doing for the night. The hall was officially decorated by Caroline, there's food with the appropriate Halloween themes, music and general entertainment. Justine did also add in a gaudy Halloween sign that says 'Happy Birthday Harry' and there will be cake. There is a costume contest, I don't know how you guys want to decide who won that, but go for it and have fun! Justine is also personally greeting everyone and handing out bags of assorted candy.

Happy Halloween!

Also, by mod confirmation, this thread is worth 40 points!

[Filtered to Pollux]

I had the appointment at the clinic and much as it grates for me to admit that Miss Mason was right

It's ridiculously named, do they think nobody knows Latin roots? I can't tell anyone, they'd think the very worst. Idiot muggles.

It's only mild and they can't even tell for sure and they don't suggest medicating, only that I address the vitamin deficiencies and then if it is that it won't flare up so and tax my immune system

Oh I don't need to tell you either, you'll poke into the records if you want them, I'm quite sure of that, Merlin forbid anyone should have any privacy.

I can't decide what I find worse: That I'm considering settling in Madison Valley for the long term, or that the city is not functionally allowing that to happen.

It all feels like a farce, we're only pretending. I understand. This isn't my home, and in a year if I'm here it still won't be.

When does it stop not being home, I wonder?

Well, now.

This is quite a bit different from home, now isn't it?

Hello Refugees,

This evening my companion was assaulted by an unidentified person. The person in question told my companion that the people of Madison Valley 'don't want [us] refugees around here' before robbing him and leaving him with several injuries.

We don't tell you this to upset you or frighten you, but after speaking with my companion on the matter we determined it was best to inform you of these activities so you may make safeguards against future incidences.

I'm taking over management of the Halloween party Molly was going to throw. Everyone's invited, no matter your age. We won't be serving alcohol, but feel free to dress up. Thomas and I have picked out some prizes for a costume contest. I know it's ridiculous but we'll have fun with it.

We're pooling together money to rent a hall for a few hours, if you can pitch into that it'd be welcome. $5 will be enough, I think. Otherwise, we've got it covered.

If anyone wants to volunteer to help me decorate I will personally appreciate it. Caroline is decorating, take any and all ideas and volunteer questions to her, please.

So there are a lot of us here now.

And there's been a great deal of focus on our differences, the things we don't like about each other, the things we fear about each other and the council.

But what there hasn't been is much discussion about things we may have in common. Things we may have in common include missing people or things from back home. Here's my challenge to you: what do you miss most about home?

I miss my mother.

Do many young people in this time believe that having fun involves flailing about in a parody of dance or perhaps a parody of intercourse whilst listening to very loud 'music,' and getting intoxicated to the point of complete incoherence, then?

WHO: Max and OPEN
WHAT: Finishing his map and thinking about family
WHERE: The Coffee Shop
WHEN: Friday afternoon
WARNINGS: TBD
STATUS: Open/Ongoing!

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[Filtered away from all vampires, werewolves, and supernatural creatures except for Harry Dresden]

[Filter changed to OPEN TO ALL]

So, what is it we're looking at here? It seems from reading that there's some big problem between magical and non-magical people. Do we have a list of what's here? What isn't? Weaknesses? Strengths? I'm not asking for any reason other than it's good to have the knowledge and to know what's going on. The more we know, the less we fear.

Let's have a discussion.

Roland seems to have touched a nerve, so I'm officially asking everyone here:

1.) Do you feel unsafe? If so, who/what group are you worried about?
2.) If you do, why? Please mention whether or not this feeling is colored by previous experiences in your own timelines.
3.) What are some ideas you have for alleviating this problem, that you think could be implemented? We all have ideal solutions, but let's focus on pragmatics.

If you don't feel comfortable addressing some of these questions publically, feel free to either tell me privately in some way or say you don't feel comfortable. It's fine, but if you don't say anything at all, even to abstain from answering, we can't know your thoughts and consider them.

In terms of ideas, so far there's been Roland's suggestion of a protective force (which I object to, but I'm one vote). I'd also like to suggest the idea of escorting people, or setting up checks of some sort within the community for those who are interested.

If I haven't got your door reinforced, and you want me to, drop me a line. Otherwise, I've got everything Walker-proofed as well as I can figure out. Don't fuck with the spikes or take the reinforcements off your doors unless you want someone to eat your face.

[Filtered to Lissa Dragomir]

Miss Dragomir,

I was partially responsible for

There's a matter I would like to speak with you about in confidence, in your capacity as representative to the Council. Would you be willing to discuss it with me? I believe you're best suited to assist me. Mr Borgia would tell Pollux right away and Miss Mason would obviously find it the height of amusement.

I wish to clarify that I don't actually consider dying here to be a solution to any of the problems we face. I'd so hate for anyone to take seriously what I said in a rather fevered state.

To those concerned: I'm feeling a little better today. I still haven't witnessed any torture or other reprehensible behavior at the clinic, although I took the necessary steps to ensure I wouldn't be a victim in any case and I did manage to stay lucid enough that I haven't got any gaps this time.

I'm hoping to return home by midweek, and visitors will be welcome from then onward; please do telephone ahead

I'm not a fan of getting gifts from people I don't know. Technically, I don't even like it sometimes from people I do know. It can feel like you're being bought off for whatever reason and a pretty new phone, one thousand dollars and some shiny new apartment definitely goes into that category,

You can try to pretty up a kidnapping all you want but it's still a kidnapping. Which, sorry but I so met my quota on that already for this year.

Someone point me In the direction of Virginia and we'll just forget this ever happened.

Has anyone seen my spaceship? It's a silver RW6, the very newest model I stole it from I hope nobody's borrowed it for research.

Also, does this planet have a single computer terminal?

Don't get me wrong. It's great to see other humans. Really. And this is - bloody hell, this is Earth, isn't it, I'd just expected it to be a little less boring. Maybe I'm in the wrong place? How far away is Islington?

Hi, my name's Harry Dresden. I've been a wizard since I was 10.

And this freaking bubble is pissing me off. Wizard-mode engaged, I'm about to do what I do best: formulate really bad plans.

First guess was that the barrier was a mutated version of thaumaturgy. Which in wizard speak means that if you do something on a small scale and feed enough energy into it it'll happen on a large scale. Think a map of Indiana with a circle around Madison Valley and something funneling energy into maintaining the integrity of the circle. Except the actual effects are happening to us here. The types of things that can bring us here and feed energy into a circle that big means we should just quit life while we're still breathing because we're screwed.

Second guess was a magic circle. If you wanna see a demonstration of that my apprentices or I can show you. The center's the focus and used to contain things, or sometimes keep them out. But there are mortals here who can't get passed it, and that breaks every law of magic that I know and understand. If there are any practitioners who have a different experience it's time for show and tell, kids.

Who wants to show and tell anyway? Most people go out on Friday nights, I wanna play with your magic. Sue me.

Anyway. I was theorizing that we have a series of different practitioners and science types who understand the laws of physics and energy manipulation to some degree. So, maybe we could combine our strength and funnel energy into the barrier to knock it down. Depending on the spellcrafting. I've been testing the stupid barrier and a lot of magic gets absorbed, but the physical objects get thrown back with equal force.

The problem being that if the spell is reflected instead of absorbed, the expansion of energy will level a good portion of the area. If not the whole town. To counter that though, we could do a working where the barrier meets the river. Since I heavily suspect that's the weakest point. We can ground the reflecting energy out into the river itself, since water washes away energy.

Grounding energy into the earth would probably cause a quake and knock some buildings down or something. Not eager to do that. I have a clean record so far.

The city has got some unfair ideas of what a man's to do with himself. Find work, aye I'd find work if there's any to be had. Though skills such as mine aren't all that relative to the times and place. I'd wager there's not much in the way of tanners or stone quarries.

How's a man to find work?

That lady who only just arrived, Rose? She said that she was shot. That she died. So did Jeremy Gilbert, before he arrived here.

We're not all dead, that wouldn't make sense, but I do wonder. Do you suppose it works the other way? If someone died here, would they disappear and end up back home as if nothing had happened?

[Filtered to Valen]

Thanks for letting me stay.

[Filtered to Harry]

I'm back.

[/UNFILTERED]

Winter is coming. I've always wanted to say that.

Who: Cassiopeia
What: Reflections on her illness
Where: The clinic
When: Wednesday night
Warnings:  None


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