You should know that sometimes, the locals will sing songs about whatever it is you're doing. I took alligator Loki to the little river they've got to get some non-paddling pool time in the water. They sang about alligator Loki's little swim.

REY:

I don't mean to pry, and you're free to tell me to buzz off, but I thought I saw that you lost someone. Are you alright?

LOKIS:

I've never been happier to see the top of Peaslee Theater. I was thinking we could try and "borrow" a few things from the carnival for ambience?

As it turns out, I've got my TemPad on me. And it works. While its main function is to open Timedoors that lead anywhere in space and time, it's also a device to monitor timelines and pull up files related to timeline projects. The 'monitoring timelines' part is what I'm hoping to focus on, if I can get some help - I thought a good place to start would be to get Derleth's temporal aura on a screen, and see what kind of frequencies this Derleth is giving off and maybe get a read on other Derleth's as well. Some of you have been to a bunch of different ones by now. If we can figure out how to harness the energy, we'll maybe be able to have more of a say in what happens around here.

So, like I said, I've got the TemPad and I just need the help. If anyone knows of a good place to set up shop too, let me know. I'm happy to work with others and while too many cooks in the kitchen isn't the goal, there's no harm in keeping the rest of the group updated or answering questions.

[FILTER: ALINA, JULIA, LOKI, MOBIUS, NATASHA, SYLVIE]

last week I
It occurs to me th
What I mean to
Damn

I owe a few apologies for my behavior last week. I don’t want to use the excuse of ‘I wasn’t myself’ because while that’s partially true it also isn’t. So … I am sincerely sorry to those of you I hurt or insulted. I will try to do better.

[FILTER: STEVIE]

I heard about last week. Are you okay? Do you need anything? What can I do?

Filter: Sylvie

It's me. I mean actual me, Alina from definitely not this world.

I just woke up. I think I hurt someone.

Filter: Syd Barrett

I'm so sorry. Are you okay? I wasn't myself and I just woke up and realized. I didn't want to hurt you. Other Alina didn't either, I think she was just angry and wanted to keep you from stopping her again.

Saints, I am so so sorry.

[FILTERED AWAY FROM ALINA]

Alina (I think that's her name) attacked one of the werewolves last night and tried to kill it. I'm not sure who and I don't know how much damage she managed to cause before I came across her, but she still doesn't know who she is. I tried to stop her, anyways. Is whoever she attacked okay?

Um, also when I was heading back this morning, I think someone left a vampire for dead out on the lawn. I couldn't tell who it was because the sun was already up, though. [...] Are we missing anyone else?

Alright, everyone. Listen up.

Most of you are strangers inhabiting bodies that don’t belong to you. Some of you might have memories. Some don’t. And some of you are the same obnoxious pains the arses you were last week.

All that aside, the lovely and incredibly intelligent Miss Wicker has suggested that we set aside our differences to try and sort out this Derleth experiment mess in the hopes that it not only helps those of us who belong in this world, but helps the rest of you when you return to yours. That means we need to put a cease and desist on the murder for a few days. For the record, I am willing to comply.

So … The floor is open. Has anyone learned anything? Thoughts? Theories? Suggestions?

Yours Sincerely,
Loki

P.S. Consider this an open forum. Discuss amongst yourselves.

Filter: Sylvie

[after this]

This party was a really bad idea, and I have someone - still a human being - who needs medical help. Are you around?

Okay, so technically, Stevie setting up a dance party for the night in The Green (hello field, RIP Julia's woods) isn't going against Richie's wishes that she not talk to hunters like Matt. But if anyone is sucked in by music and fun and wanted to show up, who is Stevie to turn them away?

That's right. Stevie is going to impromptu put on a show. Everyone's been worried about chaos and violence. Clearly all we need to do is bring everyone together and show that we have more common than we think? Right? What could go wrong? Who wants to help Stevie set up? Who shows up to dance? Anyone show up to start shit or bring violence?

What's the worst that could happen?

[PRIVATE TO LOKIS]

All accounted for, aye? Everyone has a full head of hair again barring Gator? Or possibly not barring Gator. Gator, I am certain you would dazzle with flowing curls.

[PRIVATE TO REY]

Tell me you made it out?

[PRIVATE TO KATE BISHOP]

actually nvm

Who the —

Really? An island of bloody tarantulas? Having a grand old time, picking up coconuts and chopping trees. Went to climb the side of a cliff, and as soon as I get there, there's a bloody tarantula. Barely even finished climbing. Wilbur helped me up again, but I didn't realize it was a whole damn island of them until there were three of them coming at me. Backed me into a corner..

ALL THREE OF THEM STUNG ME.

Then I wake up in a goo bath, some machine comes along and rips a bunch of plugs out of me, and shoots me into the bin.

What the hell kind of place is this? (And yes, I KNOW what they said. And I believe them. It's more of an expression of exasperation.)

( Letter sent to Villager Sylvie Laufeydottir )

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Pretty new to the neighborhood I think, but all I know is that if I catch more one sea bass I'm going to lose it. Are there any other fish in the sea or am I doomed to always be cursed?

Also that Coelacanth fish that only appears when it's raining, if that wanted to show up at any point that'd make fishing in the rain actually worth it.

I shook a tree without a net and got stung by wasps. Anyone have some medicine?

I guess that's what losing someone here feels like.

REY:

I lost two potential friends. One was potential for more than friends. I know we've only spoken a few times, but I can't talk to the Lokis about this. They'd make fun of me.

LOKIS:

Dahj was nice to me.

ELSA:

I don't suppose you can make some ice skates for the alligator version of us, could you?

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A lesser PSA: the small, scruffy dog-like creature running around and growling obscenities is perfectly happy and healthy. Mind your hands. If he doesn't like you, you are likely to come up against teeth or helfire. If he likes you, you are likely to come up against teeth or helfire, but less of each. He answers and also does not answer to Thori, Deathripper, and Murder That Prowls. Please don't give him treats.

Thank you.

So there's a lot of new faces around.

Don't panic.

On all sides.

For the new arrivals: you're in a pocket dimension. We don't know who did it or why, but a good chunk of us have been here for months. Every week, the campus resets to the way it was this morning. Most people fall asleep or go unconscious during the reset and wake up in their rooms. The reset includes you. However you arrived, whatever condition you were in and the clothing you were wearing resets as well. If you're injured, please flag me down. You probably have a key on you somewhere. Look for it. If you don't, let me know and we'll figure out a place for you to stay.

If you're new here, introduce yourself. If you're not, introduce yourself. Let's try to keep it in this one place so people don't get lost.

I'll start. I'm Natasha Romanoff. I'm from a dimension with superheroes, if you know what those are. If you don't, it's people with powers or abilities who used it to protect our planet and the people on it.

Now you go.

(For people who offered their services, I'm going to need people to check our stores for food, medical supplies, and clothing.)

Yes, there is a pegasus now on campus.

No, you may not ride her. If she bites you, that's your fault.


[SYLVIE]

You want to ride on a pegasus and get an aerial view of the city before we leave this place?

[FANDRAL]

There room in the stables?

I’ve really enjoyed what Derleth has provided us with this time. It’s been nice just wandering around a city and not having to worry about my life or others lives being threatened.

Oh, also. Hey, Rocket, I managed to secure a car like we discussed. It’s yours whenever you want! It’s a bit of a beater but it drives all the same, and the heat works. Which I think is always a bit of a bonus.

[PRIVATE: LOKI]

I was thinking about venturing outside of the city. Might try to find somewhere with water, jet skis, and some good drinks if you want to come along. Your alligator friend might enjoy the sand as well.

Question of the day: what is the best candy?

And, for those of you who prefer to dwell on the opposite question: what is the worst candy?

I'm trying to decide what to stock up on before we're relegated to the wastelands once more.

[FILTERED TO FANDRAL]

Because I am a trickster of my word, I have reservations for tomorrow for dinner. You do know how to dress appropriately for Midgardian fine dining, aye? If not we'll sort it out. I have fistfuls of money that I liberated from someone distinctly awful.

Hello, hi. Just - an announcement, I suppose? I made an ice skating rink behind the old gym - it's big enough and sturdy enough to get in however many laps you want, or to do things besides skating. The sport with the hitting and the sticks, maybe?

Just letting everyone know, while we're in a place where it's easy enough to pick up ice skates or other appropriate clothing. Though if anyone needs ice skates later I can always make you a pair too.

I HOPE EVERYONE IS HAVING A MARVELOUS WEEK IN THIS GRAND VERSION OF MIDGARD! ♥ ♥ ♥

Alligator Loki and I are going to the zoo tomorrow. Anyone want to tag along?

[PRIVATE TO REY]

Back with us?

[PRIVATE TO LOKIS]

I'm not a carrot, so I assume that no one is a radish. Plz confirm.

LOKIS:

okay let’s get this over with
before next week’s nonsense starts
or someone else dies

I’m sorry for only thinking of myself last week.

MOBIUS:

Are you safe?

LOKI:

I

Are you

I know you're not okay, but if you need me, I'm here.

IKOL:

You haven't done anything stupid yet, have you?

I'm not quite sure how to say this, but - I understand that many of you have lost someone so far this week. If I understand how things work in this pocket universe, those who have died will return at the start of a new week. In the meantime, however, I am offering an alternative to storing our compatriots in the freezer? If you still wish to do that, that's fine, whatever people think is best - but I am easily able to create ice coffins, personalized ones if you'd like, and can guarantee they won't melt.

Right, I don't know anything about fighting ghosts but I can do muscle if anyone needs it.

I have crossed over to new realms before, but this is the first time a piece of paper hit me to explain the whole thing.

I'm Elsa. None of this makes any-- And I am not overly familiar with these communication devices but I learned about them a little in Storybrooke so I hope I did things right to reach other people. Apologies if you feel the cold all of a sudden. I'm - still trying to get my bearings.

… Did something happen last night?

Attn: new guy with the blond hair. 1) I hope you haven't succumbed one day into your arrival, but this was more or less the warning I gave you. 2) I gave it further thought and realized that guessing you were Johnny Storm was severely shortsighted, but also you missed a prime chance to tell me I was 'cold' on my guess. I thought you should know because it's kept me awake all night. Well, that and the ghosts.

[PRIVATE TO SYLVIE]

Are you avoiding I wouldn't hurt Gator is giving me a level of unwavering attention that I believe might mean hunger. I wasn't sure where you went to, but I'll clear out of the room for a spell for a kitchen run. If you need time alone here, that is.

[PRIVATE TO LOKI]

You should ha It wasn't only my fault I'm not going to be the one who says sor

I have no idea what's going on, but this is great. This is the second campus I've ever been to. It's really nice. The sky is white and that's weird but there's a forest and I like that.

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Hello, not my room. Did Derleth get confused putting itself back together?

[Friends - yes, Loki can be included]
Everyone (back) in one piece?

[Bucky]
I seem to have leveled up in privacy. Are you in your old room or somewhere new?

hey i
know tgat that THAT the shipis dead but

oh wait where the filter
aw whio cares

LOKI IS THIS YOU

[SYLVIE]

Are you lot alright? I have not seen you or either of the other Loki's since we made port and the ship is now back out to sea.

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Did the boat stop or did I just get used to it?