NO EXITS

So if anyone has some aggression they'd like to get out in a way that won't alert the authorities, I... apparently work at a place where you can eat, drink, and throw axes? Come on by, say hello, I could probably sneak you some free food. We're apparently open late if you've found yourself somewhere you're not dying to go back to at night. Just don't bring your own sharp things until I've got a better feel for the place?

PERCY, KATE, LOKI, & KEYLETH:
Hey there, dream team. How's it looking for everyone this week? Thought I ought to check in early.

CIRI:
Doing all right? Figured I'd check on you after last week. And make sure you haven't ended up anywhere intolerable this week, that seems like it's hit or miss for everyone.

So the little card next to my bed mentioned City High School.

Um. Do I have to go? I haven't been to school before. There's a whole schedule of room numbers and I'm not sure if I really need it at this point. I mean, it's kind of a little late for me to start now, right?

I need to know something. Anyone here actually knows what Mordoor Morrdo Mordor is? I have a bet that says there's more than ten people who never heard of it.

[FILTERED: Dustin Henderson & Eleven Hopper]

Hey, you two both know if you ever hear about any drugs or anything that So. Weed Why is it always me Ok, look. There's some choice relaxant plants around campus. I mean weed. There's weed. Now I'm not saying that you should try it out. I'm also not saying you SHOULDN'T try it out. What I'm saying is that if you two make any decisions about exploring that stuff just don't be all secret about it. You have people here that would hang out and make sure you're safe. Got it? Cool?

[FILTERED: Wizards? Magic People and Robin Buckley. NOT EDDIE MUNSON.]

I don't actually know if this got answered before but let's say someone you know is probably in for a really bad time if they get sent back home. You guys know how to make sure that doesn't happen? Not saying that's what I need right now, but trying to get a read on what's possible.

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.

No. What am I supposed to do now?

Hey, game night was pretty fun. I was wondering if anyone would be interested in any kind of intermural sports league? Something with smaller teams so we could play each other? Anyone know any good sports that would work?

I mean, I know some of us have powers but there's got to be something we can all play.



[PETER PARKER]

Hey, I was wondering if you wanted to practice fusion? Not like, practice being a fusion, more like practice fusing and unfusing in case we ever need to again in the future?

[CARVER, FRIENDS— BUT FILTERED SEPARATELY]

So you met Steever last week. What did you think of them?

I never thought I'd be grateful, let alone glad, to see the void and Derleth again. Magic is back, and this place doesn't feel like it's dying a slow agonizing death.

Seeing as I'm in a very good mood, I thought I'd offer my healing services without any sort of deals to be made. I have to heal myself every week from the Battle of Sodden Hill, and I'm sure there are others who have to deal with similar things.

Let me know how I can help.

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.

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?

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.

I had a very strange dream that I was lost in the forest, that the trees were moving, trying to keep me lost. They directed me to to a little hut, I never got to see what was inside it. I kept walking towards it, but it felt like the void, where you keep walking but never get anywhere. It seemed like I was trapped, and the air and the trees were so thick around me that it seemed to dampen my screams.

When I woke up, I tried to portal to Dexter Hall. I remember what it looks like and where it was, but I ended up in the middle of the forest. For a half second, I thought I was recreating the dream, but then I found the little clearing in the Green. It's overgrown now. Not so much a clearing, but an overgrown spot without those trees.

This is going to be a very long week, but I'm so excited for the ball. I plan to dance as much as I can.

I don't suppose anyone here gives sword fighting lessons....


... since I seem to have acquired one and its been awhile since I've used one. Although I did take an elective on ancient combat at the academy, that was more than a few years ago.


[Loki]

You mentioned sparring?

So running to the kitchen for a snack seems like it's not a thing right now. Anyone up for trying to find where breakfast is? Because now that I started to think about it, I'm really hungry.

Anyone else get an invitation to a ball?

I think I should go. Not that I can tell what day it's supposed to be, but maybe we can get more information about this place. It's supposed to be a void week.

Probably should find myself a date?

Huh. Someone told me that little girls shouldn't wear trousers when I was on the trolley. He told me it wasn't proper whatever that means. I wish people would stop trying to enforce their shit on other people. I told him he should mind his own business and that grown men shouldn't bother little girls they don't know.

The trolley is really fun though. I feel like I could spend my entire day going back and forth.

IANTO JONES:

Hi, I need your help. Geralt can't climb the ladder to his room since he got really old overnight. I need to get some of his clothing for him. Can you let me into the room?

PETER PARKER:

Hi.

I told you I would write every day so that you wouldn't feel so alone. Do you need anything? I'll do anything you ask.

PAUL ATREIDES:

I want to show you something. Do you have time?

Ignore the broken ladder. I fell. I'm sure it'll fix itself soon enough.

If anyone sees a red fox at night, it's me. I'm sorry in advance for any trouble I cause.

Oh man, I can't believe I spent the day as a cat. It's too bad Amethyst couldn't see it. I think she would have liked that. Not a single cat finger. Anyway, my cupcake curse wore off so maybe everyone else's will, too?

Is anyone else feeling better after eating one of those cupcakes? I know some people are still affected but maybe this is a sign that it'll only last a day or two? Or maybe something I did broke the curse? Or maybe it was because Billy spent the day taking care of me and we have to take care of each other? Or maybe it's because I'm sort of space royalty? I mean, I'm former royalty sort of and it's kind of embarrassing to talk about but aren't curses broken by royalty in fairytales? Maybe it has something to do with that? Maybe my healing spit could do something? ...I'll find someone to test that on.


BILLY

Alright so you fed me and took care of me during the day. Maybe if we get some wood polish and make sure you're in working order, doing that will help you feel better and turn back into your regular self again?

CARVER

I saw some of the network posts. Can you lie yet?

TEENS MINUS BILLY

Everyone else okay?

Is it just me or has this shithole already done the whole 'sweets from a stranger's van, come and get it, nothing weird here' type of thing before? To us?

[private message: paul atreides]

Hey, uhhh - you good? Just checking. Because, you know. Reasons. If you want me to fuck off just say so but please don't because I'm soft and you're kind of my kid and it would suck

I've never had much of a sweet fang, but I could not resist the urge to eat this really cute cupcake I found next to my bed. I can't even eat food! Somehow, someway, I did not throw it back up and it was the best fucking thing I have ever eaten in my entire life/unlife. I have no idea where the fuck it came from, unless that Rey chick has taken up baking while I sleep, but I regret nothing. Come at me, mysterious cupcake.

So this network is kind of weird but I feel like I can trust it? Or you're all nice?

So I'm going to be in Empire City for four more days, counting today. I've already been or driven through a few other states on the east coast, so I think I'm going to head out on I-90 and go west, until I get to Big Sky, and then maybe all the way over to the coast.

Anything else I need to do or see before I head out? I have a couple more plays on my list, I've tried just about every hotdog this place has to offer, for some reason the best hotdog carts tend to be in Manhattan which I was not expecting.

Most of you on here seem to live in Empire City, what do you think?

Huh. I don't remember this application on my phone. I went to wiki something for school, and saw it there. Thought maybe Simsang installed it, like they do from time to time, but it's sort of — is anyone else getting any kind of deja vu from it?



[Simsang is a parody of Samsung, not a misspelling.]

Okay okay, if I'm asleep then this is the weirdest dream I've had in a long time. Very nice, brain! You really did a great job this time, now let's wake up!

But in case you're all real, what's going on? Did I die? Is that what happened? All that time I spend doing things to make sure the way I go is really cool and... what, did I space out with headphones in and step in front of a taxi? I die and end up at a frat party. I know I really did some things when I was alive, but I think I'm going to need to talk to the person in charge about how so many of them (so many!) weren't actually my fault.

Are you there, god? It's me, Yelena. I just want to talk.

[filtered to the teens]

Every time there's a party, I get hit with a big case of FOMO. If you don't know, it means fear of missing out. I know this is probably stupid, but I have never been drunk or high before and I just want to experience that. I can finally do normal teen shit. I can't get drunk or high, though. My healing factor is just too fucking fast for me to feel anything.

Anyway.

/end rant

[dr. strange]

hey, strange. i got a question for you.

STEVIE UNIVERSE:

This might been random or out of the blue, but I had a question for you. If you don't mind.

About Spinel.

And here I thought I'd escaped this thing. It's strange watching yourself, isn't it? Especially when a moment seems like it's supposed to be private.

Sorry.


For the foul language. I was just frustrated and trying to get somewhere to save someone.


Wasn't there someone who wanted to scan the physical copies?

Have a warning that I am apparently naked in whatever's been going around of me. I hadn't caught it fully yet, so maybe choose to avert your eyes as soon as you hear 'you shed it like a snake sheds its skin'. No more nudity after you hear 'Welcome to Alcatraz'. Why am I doing th

[MR. MOBIUS]

Hey Mr. Mobius!

I got a really old DVD. It's labeled Steven Universe: The Movie, kinda like someone recorded it off TV but onto a DVD instead of a VHS tape. Did people do that in the old days? I haven't watched it yet. Kind of confused since they got my name wrong. Did you want to take a look at it? Is it okay if I watch it or have it back after?

[FRIENDS* & FAMILY]

I found a really weird DVD called Steven Universe: The Movie. Uh, I was going to let Mr. Mobius check it out first, but do any of you maybe want to watch it with me and see what's on it?**

[PETER PARKER]

Do you think you could take a look at my car? Ever since the ice planet, the engine hasn't started. My healing powers should have fixed everything, but maybe there's something else going on I hadn't considered? Also maybe we could get

*Do you think you're Stevie's friend? Congrats! You are!

**Do you want to do a watch party and live react in a chat ICly? Let me know if that appeals to you and we'll come up with a time that works for everyone who wants to.

Can someone show me how to watch this metal circle deeveedee dvd?

I just got a DVD with my name on it! Who wants to have a watch party?

This must be the void that I saw.

WE'RE BACK IN BUSINESS!

Don't mind me, I'm just going to do a few hundred laps. I've missed you, superspeed.

And don't worry! I'll be paying attention so there'll be no accidental collisions.

When I'm done, though, I'm thinking it's time to break into the last of the New York reserves. There's probably enough frozen hoagie bread to make a few decent approximations of Philly cheesesteaks. We're going to need to stock back up on cheez-whiz whenever the next opportunity rears its head.

FILTER TO STEVIE

Hey, you want to play a game tonight? Maybe steal one of the board games from the library and pull out candy? We can invite people, if you want, but I just figured it'd be nice?

Did you enjoy the camping life last week?

FILTER TO LOKI

We're supposed to do something fun, remember. Is that still in the cards?

I have a headache. Do we have have anything to get rid of those? I don't want to sleep so those berries won't do me any good. I've already tried a bit of the wine, and that just made it worse. It's like a warni

I am not a fan of this place.

Do you think we'll get to keep the dinosaurs that we've bonded with? I came across a beautiful one with a sort of helmet. I almost hid when it saw me, but then it came right up to me and sniffed at the berries in my hand. I gave them a bunch, and it let me ride it. She's so very friendly.

STEVIE UNIVERSE:

Does the gem in your belly itch like this one in our arms?

Fuck those little flying raptor birds. A swarm of them attacked Laura and me. I apparently died cos I woke up in my bra and underwear. I don't even have my fucking eye pat

Is anyone else in a swampy area?

[Laura]

Please tell me they're not picking apart my dead body.

Don't touch the small black eggs with blue splotches. They belong to those little flying things that sometimes use their wings to crawl across the ground and seem harmless. They're not harmless. They get very angry and you can't hit them.

But if you build a bed you will come back to it when you die. I think we'll put some spare equipment in the treehouse even though so far nothing else has been so bad.