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Dec. 10th, 2013


[info]ladyofwinter

Right, so I think we should incorporate some sort of gift-exchange into Cuthbert and Roland's little party. Doesn't have to be anything big or fancy, just kind of one of those things where you draw names and spend maybe $10 on the other person.

What do you say? Maybe bring a little more Christmas spirit into the town.

[info]karrinmurphysi

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.

Dec. 7th, 2013

[info]leishacamden

[Filtered to Justine]

Can I talk to you?

Dec. 4th, 2013


[info]die_as_myself

So on the way home from work today, these guys - about my age, I guess, maybe a little older - started yelling things at me. Not nice things, either. Calling me all these rude names and, well, uh, casting aspersions on my masculinity because of where I was working.

I don't get it.

In this world, it seems that there are things that men are supposed to do and things that women are supposed to do, and it doesn't seem right. It's not that way so much at home, I don't think. I mean, just as many girls have won the games as guys have, and I can think of a lot of guys I'd rather face in a fight before I faced Clove or Johanna.

Why can't we all just do what we're good at? Yeah, I'm better at baking and painting and stuff like that than hunting or woods stuff. That's what Katniss does. And what's wrong with that, on either side?

[info]lulubelle

People here certainly aren't very polite, especially the men, and especially the police officers.

I would only be 'truant' if I were supposed to be somewhere. So clearly I was not.

Dec. 1st, 2013


[info]rubyraven

Um, hello?

My name is Gwen Shepherd. I'm not entirely sure where I am or how I got here. I can't seem to reach my mum or my friend, Lesley, with this phone.

Has anyone heard of the Lodge of Count Saint-Germain? They should be able to help me get home.

And, um, this might sound crazy, but what year is it?

Nov. 30th, 2013


[info]floatsfeathers

I miss magic.

First Thanksgiving without my dad. I won't say it was a happy day, because I don't think that's even possible, but I'm grateful that I could at least spend it with my friends.

I still can't believe he's go-

Nov. 26th, 2013


[info]nishuilleabhain

We don't have Thanksgiving in Ireland, but the idea of it, I think, is grand. Giving thanks for the good things in your life, and realizing that wherever you are, you haven't gotten there alone.

Don't know if I like so much the part about the murder of the Indians and the racism and all that - actually, I'm pretty sure I don't - but I do like the idea of giving thanks.

I think we all have something we can give thanks for? No matter how terrible things are.

For me, despite it all, I've got my health, and I'm an Irishwoman. That's a good deal to be thankful for right there.

What about the rest of you?

[info]lovekillsdinos

I hate cold weather. Like...really, really hate it.

Girls wear way too much, for one thing. It's like we go from a world of beautiful people to a world of bundled up snow bunnies. Not nearly as sexy.

[Filtered to Harry Dresden]

Talk to me. You've been silent lately.

Nov. 23rd, 2013


[info]youwontlikeit

Hello, everyone! For new arrivals that I haven't spoken to already, my name is Justine, please let me know if you need help with anything related to your stay here. Be it work, housing, or other questions etc., etc.

[Filtered to the following: Chloe Sullivan, Carol Peletier, Random Dent, Daryl Dixon, Molly Carpenter, Stefan Salvatore, Éponine Thénardier]

Hey everyone. Okay, so the good news, there are more places that are hiring without the required blood test. Unfortunately since it's all under the table, so to speak, you won't qualify for any of the benefits or things like that. If you're okay with that then we'll proceed.

Basically what's going to happen here is I'll give each of you a relevant list of local businesses and contact numbers based on your interests and skills, but it's up to you to call or make the appointments. I've done all the other footwork for you.

So if you could answer a couple questions that'll help me immensely.

1. Have you ever built a resume?
2. Briefly list some of your skills that are relevant to the kind of work you did before coming here.
3. What do you have an interest in doing? Working with animals, the forestry service, medical? etc.

[info]watdoesntkillu

How does one go about getting a job here if we don't submit to a blood test?

Nov. 19th, 2013


[info]prizeofachilles

Oh, please, gods, I hope this works. I've been trying to get a message through for hours, but there are so many buttons and it keeps erasing what I'm trying to say...

Hello? Please? Is someone there?

Nov. 17th, 2013

[info]mahelt

I have been told a little about this place. I cannot in Christ's name fathom how I was brought forward eight hundred years - eight hundred! - but I am told that there is nothing to be done for it, and my father always said to me that I ought to make the best of what couldn't be changed.

That said, I have some questions, if one of you might be so kind as to answer.

1. Who is the lord of Indiana? I would speak with him
2. I was asked after magic and I am uncertain: is it herbalism they mean by the word? Or heresy? For they are quite different.
3. The...horseless carts. I admit I'm not sure what my question is, exactly, but - might someone explain them?
4. Could I have directions to the nearest traveler's hospital? I find myself in need of a place to stay for the night.
5. Additionally, I may require the service of a midwife. Is there one to be found here?

Any assistance you might provide will be met with my gratitude.

Mahelt Marshal

Nov. 16th, 2013


[info]nishuilleabhain

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

[info]cuthbertallgood

Has anyone seen Valen lately?

...or has he made anyone aware that he doesn't want to be found for a while? If it's that, I'll not trouble him, but I'd like to know it.

Nov. 14th, 2013


[info]die_as_myself

Is there -

I mean -

Uh...

What I mean to say is that the bakery is having a special on my cheesebuns today, so you should come by and get some.

[Filtered against Katniss]

Is there someone I can talk to?

[Filtered to Alicia Florrick]

Miss Florrick? My name's Peeta Mellark, and I've spoken with you before. I...I'm not well. And I'm worried that I may be putting Katniss in danger. Could you...she can't stay with me. Not like this. I can't - I can't risk hurting her. And I don't know. I'd never do it on purpose. But...I can't - I mean, I'm not well.

Help me, please, someone

[Filtered to Katniss]

I think it would be safer better if you...found another place to stay for a few days. I couldn't bear to hurt you It would make things a lot safer for you be for the best.

Nov. 12th, 2013


[info]karrinmurphysi

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.

Nov. 10th, 2013


[info]youwontlikeit

Who: Justine & Thomas Raith
What: Talking about vampires.
Where: Their apartment
When: Evening, 11/10
Warnings | Status: Sex, nudity etc. | in progress

Read more... )

[info]youwontlikeit

Hello everyone! New Arrivals, welcome to Madison Valley. For those of you who don't know, my name is Justine and I work as a secretary in City Hall. I'm from Chicago 2007.

So here's a few things, 1 and 2 are for new arrivals and 3 is for everyone:

1. I'm making a roster for those who are looking for work but are having a hard time finding it on their own. Please sign up, and I will get back to you all at the same time when I have more information.

2. If any of the new arrivals are from a pre-Industrial or post-Industrial society, I encourage you to attend classes I hold throughout the week. We'll focus on teaching you some necessary survival skills in the 21st century. They happen on Tuesdays and Thursdays as needed, from 6:30 to 7:30. Thomas and I also hold a sex education class and we cover topics as needed and new sexually transmitted diseases found here that you may or may not be aware of in and from your respective timelines. If you have any questions about sex or sexually based concerns please do ask us, we encourage communication.

3. I thought we'd celebrate Thanksgiving with a potlock. If anyone's interested in doing that we can, otherwise enjoy the holidays with your respective friends and family. But, that also made me realize that we're sticking to very American holidays, and if there's anything any of the non-Americans want to celebrate, we should do that too.

Thank you!

Nov. 6th, 2013


[info]youwontlikeit

How many of you aren't working?

I'm wondering if it would be feasible to get a list of your particular skills to find related work, or do a workshop for resume building to help you find a job.

Not every place in town requires or will demand a blood test. If you need help finding work, I'll help you.

[info]karrinmurphysi

Right, so, I'm not a cop here. And since trying to get an official job here will require a blood test, I'm not going to be a cop here.

Which is okay. I guess

So I guess my question is...what do people need help with? I don't like just sitting at home. I'd like to help in a way that isn't...abrasive.

I hate having nothing to do
Makes me think too much

Nov. 5th, 2013


[info]cassiopeiablack

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

Nov. 1st, 2013


[info]for_family

Attention: Refugees

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 -

[info]ladyofwinter

I think we should all thank Justine and Caroline for a wonderful Halloween party! Thank you for all your hard work and dedication, guys.

[Harry]

It's November 1, thank god. I saw you met Marius?

[Valen]

You weren't at the party, are you okay?

Oct. 30th, 2013


[info]youwontlikeit

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!

[info]youwontlikeit

For those of you attending the Halloween party, would you feel more or less comfortable inviting locals to come, if they want to?

I, personally, think it might be a good opportunity to mingle in a less stressful environment.

Oct. 29th, 2013

[info]alicia_florrick

I don't know what kind of a delaying tactic this is supposed to be or who's responsible but I need to be in court in a few hours. In Chicago.

Making arguments about my residency status? Really bad idea. It's not like the press aren't going to love that, you do realize...

Why can't I place calls to Illinois? Something's wrong with my phone. Both my phones.

[info]thesummerknight

I hear there's going to be a Halloween party?

[Filtered to Lily]

Are we going?

Oct. 28th, 2013


[info]the_mariner

Ah, how precious it is to find the earth under my fingers again, and to set my boots on Arda's shores. Lovely - and yet I fear it a fell thing that I find myself here.

This place is naught like anything I have ever looked upon in all of Arda, and I have seen not just the lands of Middle Earth, but the hallowed shores of the Undying Lands.

Please, where am I? They told me Madison Valley, and Indiana, but I know not of these places.

Oct. 25th, 2013


[info]youwontlikeit

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.

Oct. 21st, 2013


[info]ladyofwinter

How about some snow?

Oct. 17th, 2013


[info]ladyofwinter

[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.

[info]cuthbertallgood

Humor my strange question a moment, won't ya?

The great machines that run on rails called trains, can anyone who has them in their world tell me - do they talk, like living folk?

Oct. 16th, 2013


[info]huntresslegend

Filtered Away From the Council

So, hypothetically, is there a lawyer around to defend any of us that perhaps get into trouble.

Oct. 13th, 2013


[info]ldragomir

Who: Lissa, Justine and Georgia
What: Lissa needs help and she reaches out to the two women she trusts.
Where: Her apartment
When: Today
Warnings: Mentions of Depression and Cutting and perhaps other warnings TBD


Lissa... )

[info]ladyofwinter

Harry's right, you know. I'm a dangerous girl.

And you should probably keep your distance, because I'm capable of terrible things.

[info]ldragomir

{Filtered to Justine and Georgia}

Could the two of you come see me at my apartment today?

I... I think I need some help with something. It's a rather delicate matter.

Oct. 12th, 2013


[info]marius_black

Good day.

As apparently the only licensed doctor among the refugees, I should like to see all of you for a baseline medical exam. The results will be kept in strictest confidence.

Feel free to ask if you have any questions or concerns.

Oct. 9th, 2013


[info]youwontlikeit

Congratulations, Georgia, Lissa and Cesare.

I hope we've done the right thing in choosing you three.

[info]elodin

Why do people trust you.

[info]crossbowed

What the hell is this shit?

Oct. 8th, 2013


[info]lovekillsdinos

I'm wondering if with all the new people arriving, if it might be a good idea to hold another sex talk soon.

What do you think, Justine?

Oct. 7th, 2013


[info]youwontlikeit

Voting

Hello again, Refugees. Official nominations for our representatives have closed and no names have been added to the candidates list. Therefore we're removing the five category option and will be presenting our nominees as is. The top three votes will win the 3 seats.

Our nominees are:

Cuthbert Allgood
Cesare Borgia
Lissa Dragomir
Elodin
Georgia Mason
Tony Stark

The poll closes Wednesday, 11:59pm.

Thank you, and good luck nominees!

OOC: HERE is the link to the official vote. Have fun, guys!

Oct. 6th, 2013


[info]youwontlikeit

Official Nomination Thread

Hello, Refugees of Madison Valley. For those of you who don't know, my name is Justine Williams. I am a Refugee from Chicago 2009. I currently work in Madison Valley's City Hall, and they've requested I gather official persons nominated to stand as our representatives to the council. The longer we delay the longer the issues fester.

There has been some discussion but no official decisions on how we'd choose our representation. The city requested we fill 3 seats, but with the number of different peoples in the city it was suggested we broaden our categories to fill everyone in. The results of that listing ends like this:

American Rep.: Tony Stark & Georgia Mason

Non-American Rep.: Cesare Borgia, Cuthbert Allgood

Magic User Rep.: Elodin, Lissa Dragomir

Non-Magic User Rep: Cuthbert Allgood, Georgia Mason, Tony Stark, Cesare Borgia

Under 20s Rep: Lissa Dragomir, Cuthbert Allgood

However, with the lack of persons nominated, holding a category of five presents issues with representation if one person wins multiple slots, and we lose the point of having multiple categories to begin with. If we don't get more candidates added to the listing, we'll remove the categories entirely and present names in a block. The top three will win the nominations.

The nominations will close Monday at 11:59pm. If you have been nominated please do not give us a nomination for someone else. And please be specific about your nomination/category, I don't want to make it up on my own. If you provide a name and no category I won't add it to the list.

Thank you.

I'm also officially removing myself from the list of potential candidates Harry.

[info]ladyofwinter

What does this place do for Halloween? I've always gone trick-or-treating myself or with the little ones, and then to Church, but the little ones aren't here, and I'm not feeling on such good terms with the Church at the moment.

Maybe we should organize something? A party?

[info]ofgilead

Instead of having a row over the ones to be nominated, mayhap we should also be discussing what demands concerns they'll be bringing before the Council?

Where do we, as a whole, stand on firearms? On other issues?

If we come not together in mind and spirit then the 'representatives', cry your pardon, will do us naught but harm. We must be sure that our representatives go armed with not just their own opinions, but in a greater sense we should see that they go serving the White.

My concerns lie mostly in the following two issues:

Firearms. I'm not against required training for the possession of a firearm - and I'd even offer my help with such - but I'm strong against any sort of ban, regardless of age, sex, or origin.

Age-based laws. It's right strange that I can't buy a cup of graf here, or that I must have a guardian when I've well passed my rites of manhood. Mayhap make age-based restrictions contingent on origin?

What of the rest of you?

ISSUES

1. Firearms
2. Magic
3. Age Restrictions
4. Blood Samples

Oct. 5th, 2013

[info]madisonvcouncil

ATTENTION REFUGEES

There has been much discussion among us about the limiting of weapons and dangerous articles among the refugees. However, as we embrace the second amendment as much as any American, we are loathe to seize any weapons that you may have brought with you.

As we have been unable to come to any clear conclusion over what is to be done about this problem, we would like to meet with representatives at a time and place convenient to you. We are sorry that we cannot meet with all of you, but we feel it is better for security reasons to limit the number allowed in the council chambers.

So if it is possible, please choose - or elect - three representatives to come and argue your case before us on this matter.

Thank you,

Madison Valley City Council

Oct. 1st, 2013


[info]amoracchius

[Filtered against the Council]

Who among us has medical training of any sort? I think it would perhaps be prudent if we set up our own medical facility, perhaps in the church, in case these doctors tire of healing us as well.

[info]lovekillsdinos

Are they trying to provoke a revolt?

These people could use some lessons in politics.

[Filtered to Justine]

These people are dangerous. I don't like you working for them.

Sep. 23rd, 2013


[info]afterthendtimes

I have a theory that whatever bubble is around the town will pop after being pumped full of hot air due to everyone's run-away super-special egos.

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