NO EXITS

Since I've already been banged and married a couple of times I should probably introduce myself properly. I'm Melissa. Songbird is the name I use at work and I come from a town in Wyoming you've definitely never heard of. When I was still pretty young I volunteered for an experimental procedure that was attempting to give people super powers and it affected my vocal cords so I can convert sound into hard light to make shields, wings, weapons, basically anything I can think of. I've been on a bunch of teams including our version of the Avengers for a little bit, but mostly the Thunderbolts. I also have half a degree double majoring in criminology and music.

[Clint Barton]
Steve Rogers. My roommate is Steve Rogers.

Who has wine?

JULIA WICKER:

So I'm going to get drunk as fuck tonight. I wasn't expecting Geralt's disappearance or having Ciri dumped in my lap, not that I consider her dumped — but it was a two-person job. I did the magical training and helped her with womanly things. Geralt was training her to be a Witcher and being a father figure.

And Derleth fucked it all up.

And I may have already been drinking some.

[FILTERED: 18+]

For those of you who have only smoked the magic greenhouse weed fresh? Can confirm it tastes better and gets you more high when it's properly dried and cured. Hit me up if you're in need. No charge. Just remember to save your non-super powered drug dealer if zombies attack again or something. I don't have any pipes or paper but I can show you how to use an apple. Uh, we might need more apples.

[STEVE HARRINGTON, ROBIN BUCKLEY, NANCY WHEELER]

If El and Dustin haven't figured out there's weed in the greenhouse already, it's only a matter of time. Dustin knows I sell so, if anyone wants them to get the hugs not drugs talk, it probably shouldn't come from me.

[DUSTIN HENDERSON]

You hanging in there?

[ETA: ANYONE FROM HAWKINS, INDIANA]

Okay, so there are wizards and people claiming to be gods and whatever the hell, right? ...Why don't we ask them how to destroy someone like Vecna? Maybe they can give us some fucking magic or some shit?

Hey. There's something about me people ought to know about. I've already told a few people already and... yeah. So, some of you have met me, Marc, and others have met Steven. But they're both me. This isn't some stupid game, and I'm not faking it, but... I have a mental health issue. Psychiatrists call it Disassociate Identity Disorder. I really do have two personalities, it's not pretend.

I wasn't up front about it before since it's not the sort of thing you lead an introduction with, hello I'm clinically insane. I've had it for most of my life and I've... managed to hide what's wrong with me because I don't have any many friends back home. I'm a loner. But here, it's harder to blend in with the crowd and keep to yourself.

Things are further complicated because, like Layla who wrote about herself a couple of days ago, I'm an avatar for an Egyptian god. Khonshu. God of the moon, the night sky, and vengeance. I wasn't supposed to be anymore, but Steven and I had a talk with him last night and... I guess we're still stuck. Being an avatar means that I'm supposed to follow what he wants me to do, and in return he gives me special abilities. We're still negotiating that, since these are unusual circumstances. Besides, Khonshu's strength is derived from the moon and only works at night, and since the void really doesn't have either of those, he's pretty useless. At least during those void weeks. When we were in L.A. and in zombie world, he told me he had his usual power.

It's harder to tell us apart over the network, but we've been trying to let people know who's been writing when we've been posting comments. But Steven Grant has a British accent and uses British slang. I'm American.

And that's about it. If anybody has questions, Steven and I will try to answer.

Inspired by Margo's FMK, some of us were tossing out the idea of Derleth bingo - a list of things/challenges to do here. If anyone wants to help us come up with a list, we're meeting at lunch tomorrow. (Or drop your suggestions below)


Also, we've got a few more days here and since we don't know what next week will bring, I thought I'd take requests for meals. (And let you know what I have planned so far.)

Day 5 dinner: Chili bar - meat and vegetarian options available.
Day 6 dinner: ratatouille & lasagna
Day 7 ?

I was thinking maybe an omelette bar for breakfast one of these days? I'd do waffles, but I haven't found a waffle iron yet. Could also do pancakes again. Or crepes.

Well, this is the first week I've experienced here in which something wasn't absolutely fucking weird by the end of the day two (and since it's past day three, I feel confident in saying that and not jinxing it), and I guess I've had moments to reflect on this whole experience and realize it's not all a fever dream from agreeing to a deal with a Goddess. (You know.. the whole can-my-body-handle-this-much-power-or-am-I-dying etc.) Besides, the fairy party introductions spilled a whole lot, didn't they?

So I'm just going to go ahead and reintroduce myself because even if it was like 3-4 weeks ago that I just showed up, it feels like I'm still super new to this place. I'm Layla El-Faouly. I'm an archeologist. My favorite part of it was the research but also stealing back artifacts from people who think they're finders keepers. I'm also an Avatar of Taweret, the aforementioned Goddess, who gives me the ability to fly and some other superhuman abilities. It was supposed to be a temporary alliance but I think I've gotten used to her being around that last week when the powers weren't working, it felt like I lost something terribly valuable. And now I'm sitting here processing that feeling. Thank you, Derleth, for this moment of quiet introspection!

I can't be the only one wanting a little excitement of the non-murderous kind. So let's play

FUCK, MARRY, KILL

Derleth edition.


Maybe a little murderous. But just in the fictional way.

[ooc: combining so as not to spam the board]

Delivery to Mischief, the illustrious mascot of Derleth c/o Loki

a small paper bag containing a cat toy sized robot ladybug (think spider-bot but ladybug) that when activated will skitter around and fly. Has some degree of learning capability so as to keep play new and interesting (but hopefully not enough for the ladybug to try and overthrow society). Ben went for movement considering he has no idea where you'd even find catnip here. Note attached says 'An offering for the feline overlord's continued training. Whether that's the bag or what's in it. 🕷Ben

---

Delivery to Sylvie

a baggie of homemade skittles with 'Taste the Rainbow' written on the outside. They're a bit bigger than the normal kind and the coating isn't perfect, but he tried. The colors and flavorings are also limited to whatever coloring, artificial flavoring, and frozen fruit he could find in the kitchen.

---

[Private to Ed and Pike]

So I found decent sized mostly private tub and my stash of bubble bath looks good, so bubble baths can happen! Chris, you are getting looped in in this because I am 100% sure you need to do something relaxing.

Fuck, I-



Sorry Derleth, no breakfast from me today. Maybe tomorrrow?



I need to get back home.




[Christine Chapel]

I remember you.

[ooc: Posted before the afternoon rehearsal for Much Ado. Before that, anybody that was looking for him wouldn't be able to find him.]

Sheesh. Can't a guy get some alone time?

Kira... everybody... thanks for your concern. I'm alright. Really. It was a little bit between a nightmare and a memory update, and while it was intense at the time, it's okay. This is what? My third update. I know how to handle it. Hell, I've been through worse situations during our weekly outings.

You'll also notice that the Cloak of Levitation also has an updated look. Cloak is doing fine, too.

I want to rethink Mobius's work.

Before, he went through data attempting to find a timeline we could anchor ourselves to. It limited when we could attempt the jump and I think may have been why we still reset. That's not mentioning the issues a majority of us had remembering who we were.

I say we make our own timeline. We still have all the research necessary, but I was looking at the metamath, and I think this could be much more feasible without the drawbacks of attempt number one.

So if those of you who worked with Mobius are willing to work with me on this, let me know.

Okay. So, seems like a lot of you want to learn the best card game ever invented, but nobody here really knows how to play apart from yours truly. That should change, everybody loves Wicked Grace.

There's some kind of production being worked on, so because I'm a fan of the theater I'm gonna host a game after tomorrow's evening rehearsal. Anybody's welcome to come and play, found one of those classrooms with a big table and plenty of chairs.

As a bonus, Thor, God of Thunder is bringing ale. Apparently he's got quite a stash and wants to share it. Everybody should thank that kind of generosity before the game starts, since things can get a little competitive once people start picking up the game.

I'm gonna recommend we start with small stakes, so we'll keep the learning rounds in good fun. Otherwise, bring a purse with whatever you're willing to lose once the stakes start being legitimate.

UPDATE OF TERMS

Shit, I really underestimated how eager for distraction everybody was. Look, I only have the one deck, so at a certain point I'll have to cut off the guest list for tomorrow's game or we can't play a real round anyway.

I already got confirmations from a few people I'd spoken with last week, so next not-one-of them is in, too, and then sadly I'll have to start a list for any further interested parties. Set up something next day or so on. If interest keeps up, I'll see about getting some additional decks to keep around.

no offense to the clinic but i'd rather not drink stale blood from a bag

who's up for some fun? preferably someone who won't be weird about it after

I guess we don't need that security system anymore.

I hope someone collected some alcohol because I'm going to need a bottle. And loud music. Fuckin death metal or something.

[ETA]

Who's all going to be helping with growing crops and maintain a garden? I can get whatever seeds you want. Just tell me.

[Yen]

Let's do some magic shit.

[Julia]

That was a fucking mistake.

Well since you’re all back now, and things are being proposed for the week, I’m going to go ahead and propose a fucking party of sorts. Whether its a board game one that me and Mal once hosted or a non-magical karaoke party, whatever.

I think we just need a get together that doesn’t involve fucking fairies.

Filter: Orlin

I need some bandages.

Morning Derleth. As a welcome back / welcome to campus, I'm making pancakes for breakfast.

Yes, I know there are a lot of you and some of you have big appetites.


Since the kitchen & the pantry are stocked, you'll find me in the kitchen (at least for breakfast & dinner most days). Many hands make light work, so if you like to cook, I'd love company. If you just want to taste whatever we come up with, that's fine too. If you've never cooked or can't even boil water, I'll be happy to teach you. There's always prep work and dishes.

[Sam & MCU!Bucky]

If you two want to sleep in, I'll make you fresh pancakes when you wake up. Because I'm nice like that.

[Ed]

Come on, time to learn how to make coffee and pancakes

[Ben Reilly]

Ready to show off those line cook skills?

[Steve Rogers]

Up for some teamwork in the kitchen?

Okay, so Loki and I took a jog around campus this morning. Everything seems to be normal void behavior at the moment. Nothing's overly large, we both have our memories, and the magical sky the other Loki made is still out. Somehow even more serene. Kitchens are stocked as usual (even has some of the fresh veg and fruits we snagged in Los Angeles, it seems), the pool's back to the way Strange made it, and the Green is full of its interesting creatures. And the squirrels.

All in all, it's pretty nice out after the last two weeks.

Now, that's not to say that something won't happen. We all know that things have happened at various points during void weeks, so just be aware that it's possible something will happen. At this point, it's almost a guarantee.

I'd like to propose something. Some of us have been in Derleth a long time in Derleth standards. I think it's time we take Strange's idea and expand on it. Keyleth's help last week with growing the vegetables and fruit for the survivors made me think this is something we should do here. I'm going to be taking out some trees and planting some various seeds. Keyleth, I was hoping you'd be interested in helping me test to see if it'll stick around after the next reset. If it does, we can expand the area a bit for a variety of things.

On the subject of Mobius's disappearance: You all know that Mobius and Eliot were working on a way to get a stable place for us. Mobius has disappeared, but his work is still here. Anyone with science knowledge would be helpful in looking over his notes and seeing what we can do to keep that going. Stability is something we take for granted, so I'd like to get back on track with that.

And finally, I'd like to work on the campus a bit. Maybe do some repairs on buildings, like the Greenhouse. The windows are busted there, and I'd like to keep the orchids and elf weed there. Whatever needs a hot house. I'm not really a plant expert, so if you have any experience, I'd love a few volunteers.

And thirdly, if this is your first time at the "real" Derleth, welcome home.

ROSE WILSON & STEVE ROGERS:

If you're not alive again, I'm going to kill you both.

Morning everyone. Gotta say, I have not been this excited for a reset in ages. We've still got 18ish hours here though so I'd really like to do another airdrop of supplies for the locals if anyone was keeping anything back waiting to see if they needed it. Remember things you came with like spare ammo reset with you as well.

Tomorrow's another void week so hopefully we'll be back to our normal looking Derleth with the full Green and power and running water. Try not to hog the showers too much or Captain America will be very disappointed in you.

Hi. So Ed and Luz said I should introduce myself.

I'm Jim. New here. Let me know if you need help with the zombies. I'm pretty good at killing things.

Magicians/Wizards/Sorcerers/Mages: Do any of you have skills in growing things? I suspect the survivors' base probably has some fields growing food, considering there's no much to scavenge around here. Anyone wanna give them a boost? I know magic is on the fritz, but we can try.

Donations: I'm not asking anyone to give up their rations, but if you find it in your heart, we're taking donations of anything useful to supply drop on the survivors we've found. They're skittish as both Pike and Steever have mentioned, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't try to help them. We have two and a half days left here, they have who knows how long. Anything you wanna donate, I'll be waiting with boxes.

Fliers: Sam Wilson has volunteered, but if anyone else can, it would be much appreciated.

Okay, so good news first? Stevie and Peter are completely fine and safe.

The bad news? They sort of ran into some survivors and they weren't friendly. I mean, Stevie and Peter were friendly, the survivors weren't, I mean. But no one got hurt! Mostly they just wanted to know where all of you were located? There were kind of a lot of threats? But like I said, it's fine now! The survivors don't know we're on campus. Pretty sure But yeah, trying to reason with them didn't work.

Uh, also I could use a name? Starker sounds too close to Starver, so that's out. Peevie sounds too close to peeved. Maybe some kind of crystal spider thing? That could be cool? What do you guys think?

Hello? I appreciate the letter. A paper airplane's better than a creepy doll. I still have questions. Does this have anything to do with Russians? Is there any way to contact home? What do I do if I run into a zombie?

More questions will come as I think of them.

Good News & Bad News

Good News: Ed and I found some tins of food (no telling what they are or if they're still good) and some other random supplies. They're in the kitchen.

Bad News: Zombies might not be our only problem. Ran into some not-zombies who are fairly well armed and unfriendly. Seemed to be human, but didn't stick around to find out.


[Captain's Club - Steve Rogers & Sam Wilson]

Any of you ever get put on a strike system by Bucky?

[Orlin]

Thanks again for patching me up.

Well, I was hoping we'd have found a decent water source by now, but since we're still limping along it's probably prudent to mention I do have my magical coffee flask from a couple of months ago. Coffee's hardly ideal and I have no idea whether there's a limit as to how much will come out of it but we're not exactly in a position to be picky when it comes to keeping sixty-odd people hydrated for another half week.

I helped stop one zombie apocalypse. I really wasn't keen on showing up in another one so soon after. Sharp weapons are easy to come by, but I'd rather not get that close to these fuckers. Green and sallow are not my colors, and I'll be damned if I eat the brains of anything.

MAGICIANS (ELIOT, JULIA):

What are we doing for wards?

Filtered to Eleven & Steve Harrington

We don't have time for introductions, but I'm Silena, I'm one of the people keeping an eye on everyone and I'm picking up a feed from Macy's, you have a group of zombies there, you need to get out.

ooc: per this when Silena doesn't get a response after several more attemps.:

Public

Can someone help, please? There's a group that went to check out a mall and they're going to run into zombies, but I can't reach them, none of them are responding but I still see them on the screens. They're fine for now, but they won't be.

Exploring northeast I found decent enough sized stream near what was probably a high school. It took me around an hour to walk there - might take less time under different circumstances, but there's a lot between here and there.

I can't guarantee cleanliness at this point, but if we could start fires, we could boil it.

If there's a group that's willing to come out with me, let's make that today's priority. Also, any ideas on transport - I'm open to hearing them.

[Silena]

I saw you were on the other campus? Is everything alright there?

Loki, I have just heard of Mobius' disappearance. You two were very close, and I'm very sorry for your loss. If there is anything I may do for you, let me know.

There's been some talk about trying to move people from the first floor up to higher floors, just as an added measure of security. There seem to be enough empty rooms on higher floors - plus some peoples roommates are still in the void. It might not be the worst idea.



At least the stars here are familiar - which makes nighttime navigation easier. If anyone needs a crash course in navigating by the stars or finding the north star, let me know.

Some of us made a rough map of the area yesterday. It's incomplete, but hanging next to the doors inside Butler. Feel free to add to it.

Added later:

I'll be doing crash courses in astronomy & navigating by the stars an hour after sunset and an hour before sunrise.

[LOKI]

I'm willing to spar if you need/want.

Right now it seems like the campus is safe enough and I think it's better for all of us if we keep it that way, so I want to organize patrols to keep the perimeter as secure as we can. With at least some watches through the night to keep us from being surprised until we know exactly how bad the whole zombie situation is and if anything else is waiting to see if we're really bad at this. I know we'll have people out scouting for food and water, but if everybody goes out at once and comes back to find we have a big problem then it's sort of useless.

Let me know here if you want to sign up. I want to set up at least pairs and keep the turns as short as I can so nobody gets too tired and misses something, but I guess it depends on how many people want to help. We can work out weapons when we know who has them and who doesn't, and if you have special training in stealth and survival things then tell me that too. Night time is going to get interesting with no lights and I don't want to send anybody out who doesn't know what they're doing. And no lying - it doesn't hurt me right away if you lie, but it could probably kill you, so. Don't do that.

[HUGH]

Lucky.

( PATROL ASSIGNMENTS )

This week's a huge deviation from the norm in some aspects.

» For most of us, it seems, we're in a world that I'm assuming has been decimated by a zombie apocalypse. We have no water or electricity. The kitchens and clinic have been raided. Even the theater's been picked over for clothing. We are not on the usual Derleth campus. The Green is an overgrown lawn, and the rest of Derleth spreads out from these buildings. Reminiscent of a few other alternate Derleths with full campuses.

» For some, they are on our "normal" campus in the void.

» We can communicate between the two through the network, but that seems to be it at the moment. I would recommend being prepared in case Derleth throws a trick at us and spits one campus into the other, with bonus zombies. It may not happen, but we also haven't had split Derleth's like this so I would be prepared for anything. UPDATE: The TVs on the void campus are showing those of us in the zombie world.

» Butler Hall has returned to what it was when I first arrived: regular dormitories, two people to a room. This could be because we're not on our usual campus. Has anyone tested the wards on the rooms? They weren't working last week. UPDATE: THEY ARE DOWN.

» The zombies, or undead, are shambling so they're slow, but we don't know the layout of this area, so I wouldn't suggest going anywhere alone. You could easily get backed into a corner with a whole bunch of zombies. Most zombie lore says they like to eat human flesh. Need to assess the zombies more.

» Magic appears to be on the fritz. So so super powers for some. If you're experiencing this, please let me know.

» One of the Lokis has been missing since the night of the reset. He was not among our people who turned to stone and didn't return from the ball.

I'm asking you all to please not go outside alone, and do not go without some kind of weaponry. Make the least amount of noise you can, and check in with people often.

I've been updating the list of non-fighting skills. Please let me know if there's anything you want to add.

Has anyone seen Loki? My Loki, not the long haired one or the alligator. We usually do our resets on the roof, but when I got there, there was just a scorch mark on the roof. He never showed up. There was no notice that he disappeared.

He's not answering his door, and he's not on the roof of the theater. His old roommate left, and I don't know who his new one would be.

Yes, hello, I have a question: what in the actual fuck?