MarinaNova Asylum

[ It's the final day. Sector 0 is all that remains. Where will you go from here? What will you do, now that your sentence has finished? ]

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Hey guys! It's me again, Becca, back at it with the beach plans for the 'Birthaversary' as I like to call it. There'll be good company and great food at the Beach in Sector 1 all day, so come on out okay? There'll be dancing and beach smores. And gifts for everyone. If that doesn't sell you, let me know what will.

It's also kinda my birthday. You don't wanna disappoint the birthday girl, do you?

[The Beach]

[Rebecca's done her small part in setting up the beach for some all-day fun, from a volleyball net to some (half assed) streamers hanging from the beach huts. There are coolers full of ice and drinks next to a barbecue set up that she's hoping she can con her lovely boyfriend into working at - otherwise it's free grill for those self-inclined. There's food such as salads, burgers, hot-dogs and veggie options ahoy, there's also a ton of pies and cakes contributed by one Charlotte Charles on some set up tables with checkered table cloths. On one such table nearby there is a table of idential bags for guests. Rebecca took some time yesterday to stick random small trinkets and generic gifts in each one so that everyone goes home with something in celebration.

Come nightfall there will be light from some lanterns to set the mood for a warm night by the fires easily lit individually or the larger bonfire that will take place more center stage for smores and general hand-warming. Throughout the day there will be some alcoholic beverages present, but come darker skies it's more liberally passed about in the name of good fun and celebration.]

(Ooc: Comment notifications will be turned off but Rebecca's comment below will be used for network replies. Otherwise, this mingle is open to all for beach birthaversary party shenanigans!)

THERAPY GROUPS
More linked as they come up!

Turning a New Leaf
Polyamorous Individuals
PTSD and You
Murderers Anonymous
Addicts Anonymous
Counting Days - Managing Life with a Chronic Illness
Phobias and You
Impostor Syndrome
Abandonment Issues

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[Kitty waits until the team gathers into the Defense Force headquarters. Once upon a time this team was big enough that having a meeting inside would have been uncomfortable. That hasn't been true for awhile. She loudly taps a pen against a desk a few times to get everyone's attention before she starts.]

You were probably hoping I scheduled this surprise meeting so I could deliver a long speech at you, and your hopes are being fulfilled. [A pause as she once again considers not moving forward with this.] I have been thinking about the Defense Force and where it started and how it's changed and the direction it could or maybe even should move in for awhile now. We're a smaller team than we once were and I've been wanting to refocus our efforts more on the investigation side of things, but our numbers don't reflect that. I think a lot of us are here because we do something similar back home. We protect. We fight. We have a team to support us. We wanted that here too, but I'm not sure the needs of this prison support that now. I'm not sure they ever did. I'm not saying we haven't had successes. We have. I'm proud of what we built and what we've accomplished even if it's surprising how completely unpopular a team for saving lives and getting people home is. [She's taken the brunt of that message too. Complaints and criticisms from what they did to stop Spike from attacking people to just not getting everyone home within a few months time against impossible odds.]

I think it's time for a fresh take on this idea. And the thing is... It's not going to be with me. [Just looking out at everyone.] I don't think leading a team is what I should be doing right now. It's meant a lot to me. It's been the only thing that got me through some hard times. But it's not here for that.

I've talked to Jack and he's not going to be moving into the role either, so where this leaves us is kind of up to all of you. And before anyone volunteers I just want to say take some time to think about it. Think about whether you have a direction and a passion for it. Also, it won't be my call to make what happens next, so you'll just have to see if others will follow if you want to lead. Which means, for the moment, there is no Defense Force.

[And with that her speech is over. Time to see what comes next.]

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Hey, all. I know we had some new arrivals yesterday, so I'll be having the welcome party tonight over at the Sizzle & Sear. We have all kinds of comfort food available, and, if there's something in particular you want, and you know the recipe, let me know and I'll see what I can do.

I hope to see you all there!

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Action - Out & About Afternoon

[Piper was out getting ingredients and supplies for tonight's party. She could be found at the library looking up recipes, and then at the store buying ingredients before heading back to the Sizzle & Sear.]

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Action - Reception!

[The decorations were kept to a minimum, but Piper was hoping to go for the 'Welcome, we're in this together' kind of idea. Just something to help comfort rattled nerves because arriving in Marina was always a bit of a shock.]

{OOC: Mingle away! I've turned comment emails off for myself so everyone can freely mingle without overwhelming my inbox, so tag one of my threads below to get Piper's attention.}

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[Sector 4: home to a movie theatre, art center, bike store, and even a porn shop! Who doesn't pass through this priceless sector regularly? Especially if you happen to live in Clocktower Estates or you just can't get enough of the poutine served at the Canadian restaurant in the Little Earth district. This sector is also home to the Daffodil Dive which is easily the bar with the most colorful history in the prison. But the only blood you'll find there now is blood pudding pie! Maybe. If Chuck makes those kinds of things and hasn't cut herself or anyone else. Not that she would. What were we talking about again...?

Sector 4 is also where all the best clothing is found. The wardens are always rotating the stock and while sun dresses, leather jackets, jeans, and kimonos are always easy to come by you also find the occasional treasure. If you're not into clothes you can always pick up a freshly arranged bouquet of flowers or you could get that three wolves moon tattoo the parlor is specializing in today! So many reasons to hang out in sector 4, what's yours?]

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[If you're outside today it will be hard to miss all the whimsical, high-flying kites. Might as well get some of your own or spend some time getting them out of trees.]

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[The video feed comes on.]

So, hi. I see we have an extra day of newbies this time. Well, I'm a little short-handed again as my... bartender... [Her expression flickered at that, but she pushes on.] has recently disappeared, but I'm hosting the semi-traditional day-after-arrival-day comfort food party at the Sizzle & Sear. So, if you're not up for beach barbecue, I can offer things like mac & cheese, or whatever it is you consider comfort food back home.

[After she closes the feed, she goes about prepping as best she can, now without both a hostess and a bartender. Back to going it alone. It wasn't the work that bothered her. It was the sadness at losing two good friends...

As people come in, she greets them, seats them, and then proceeds to handle the rest of the evening pretty well on her own. She has bots to help with some of the service and cooking, as well as the bartending. It's not the same as having a real person do it, though, and she might seem a little melancholy or maybe a little resentful of those mechanical helpers.]

[Welcome newbies and today-only newbies alike, while you're getting accustomed to the sights and sounds here's a few more. Rebecca opens a channel on the communicator with a bright sunny view of herself on the beach, water in the background and bright blue eyes focused on the lens. While she talks she'll swing the view around, letting snippets of the set up of a volleyball net be seen as well as a few tables worth of baked goods (thank you Chuck) and a sexy redhead boyfriend working grill.]

Hey guys. If you're looking for something to do or want some free food, come by the beach in sector one. My name's Rebecca to make introductions short and we're having a fun get together that's open ended, mostly so I can work on my tan. [She winks. There's more to it than that but she can elaborate later to the people honestly interested. And with a hopeful bite of her lip:] If you remember me from any time before, let's catch up too? We've got some drinks and when it starts to get dark I'm going to try and dig a fire pit. No wardens are around to tell me not to light things on fire so that's exactly what I'm going to do.

[OOC: Rebecca's network replies will have their own thread down below, and you're totally invited to make whatever you'd like of the post in your own comments as well. It's something of a beach party/ mingle with food (pies and the like, courtesy of Chuck), drinks, beach sports and tanning and Becca digging a fire pit later on for people interested. The beach has barbeques (also one manned by Aidan), huts and cabanas and a few harmless fish in the water as well.]

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