NO EXITS

Okay, I'm not sure these disappearances are a coincidence now.

First, Strange was going out of town to get supplies.

Now Eliot and his crew.

Has anyone actually been outside of town?

I have to say, this is a much warmer welcome than the last time I traveled to another millennium. Paper dart to the forehead and all.

Captain Michael Burnham, commanding officer of the USS Discovery. I suppose that doesn't mean much here, but, well... someone's got to keep Starfleet alive.

None of it makes sense

I keep hearing their voices in my head

Saying nothing. Saying everything. I don't understand it. What are they saying? Was it a warning? A threat? A promise of the future?

They eat time. They eat space. And we're both. No wonder they're drawn

I want to sleep. I just want to sleep.

Does anyone have anything for sleep? Regular meds do not work on me.

There is an actual coffee shop here, and I am completely going tomorrow morning to have an expresso made that I didn't have to make myself. Anyone want to join me?

[Yelena]

There is YouTube Yelena!

I told Eliot I'd help him with food shopping, so can you watch Shadow? But after maybe we could go find the nearest Target and pick up some of those things on our list?

There's not one but two local breweries in the immediate area! Who wishes to accompany me to them?

'Football' is a sport, I assume?

[Orlin]

I'm going to come find you. I'm bringing chocolate, ice cream, and coffee. Are you at the clinic?

[Yelena]

We are not talking about my hair. It'll be back next week or I don't know

Just a few questions.

Can you see the monsters beyond the void?
If so, would you be willing to help me track one down so I can enchant it?

I had to leave my dorm room in the middle of the night because there was a lifelike second Fen in my room. It was propped up and staring at me. Uh Anyone else with that issue?

Yeah, and we're in the void. Everything else seems fairly "normal."

[FILTER: PEOPLE WHO HAVE NOT DIED AND SUSPICIOUSLY COME BACK YET]

Are we sure that the people who have come back after dying are who they say they are?

Because this is starting to get a little Stepford Wives to me. I can't be the only one thinking that while reading the network.

[ETA: MARGO + FEN]

We're sticking together the rest of the week. No wondering off. I mean it. Someone is either Stepford Wivesing people, or this is a Cowboy VS Invasion of the Body Snatchers situation and there is no Daniel Craig.

I hope you all like horses and dirt. Seems like we're in a small settlement in the old west called Sweetwater. Few people out late at night, but they're coming around this morning. Most of them seem pretty polite, but there appears to be an outlaw around these parts called Hector Escaton. He's got a gang, so I'd be concerned about that.

More importantly, I don't seem to have my super strength anymore. Anyone else having that issue?

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WHO: Hugh Christian & Yelena Belova & Joshua
WHEN: Night 4, and Day 5, morning
WHERE: On newsstands, and on all your favorite gossip blogs
WHAT: Celebrity drama.

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So this place is called Megalopolis, but most people just call it The City. Sort of how New Yorkers and people from San Francisco just call it "the city." I seem to have some sort of reputation around here as a slacker. I guess that's what happens when your job is "Trust Fund Baby."


ORLIN DAX & BAYMAX (PRIVATELY):

I need to talk to you about Loki. He's been having headaches and some personal and has said that he went to medical to get looked over for them. He told me you found nothing.

But things are still wrong, and he's refusing to get help for the headaches.

I know, doctor/patient confidentiality, but this is something that's transcending the resets and keeps getting worse. Help me out here. Did the scan really turn up with nothing?

Y'know, there are better ways to get my attention than a kidnapping and a creepy voicemail.

Well this is... cryptic. Everyone good?

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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.

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.

[Cast and crew of Much Ado]

It is really good to have all of the cast and crew in the same Derleth again. And with that in mind, please officially welcome our newest cast members and new castings:

• Robin will be replacing Richie as Borachio
  
• As understudy, Allison will now be Hero after Rita’s departure
  
• Luz will be replacing Allison as Margaret
  
• And Thor will be covering Messenger One’s lines

Additionally, Steve, Chris, and Silena will be assisting with set design, construction, make-up and costumes.

The good news is that all of the things that we did during the week in 1945 are still present, that means the costumes we picked up, the set pieces, everything is still in Peaslee Theatre. For those of you who weren’t there in that week, we did pick up clothing for the costume room generally, so there’s a good chance you’ll find something that we can use for costumes.

The other good news is that we have not lost any additional cast members. With this being a rest week, I am proposing that we aim for a performance at the end of the week. We’ll rehearse daily, afternoons and evenings and I’ll work up a more detailed scene rehearsal list for the first three days, and we’ll run full performances (hopefully twice through) on the fifth and sixth days with performance on the final night and maybe we’ll invite everyone to the cast party afterwards, cause I’m with Allison, we need more parties.

Questions, thoughts, concerns? I’m thinking we should start tomorrow afternoon.

[Orlin]

You survived last week?

[Yelena]

How do you feel about having a Shadow this week?

[Eliot, added after talking with Yelena]

I'm going to go over to the lab and check on if there's anything of Dad's that isn't related to the research that we might want to hold onto. Do you want to come with me?

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.

[ELIOT]

You still doing okay? I promised that if you weren't I'd keep a better eye on you, so let me know if I need to be watching you sleep or anything.

I also promised not to make things awkward. I won't watch you sleep.

[NATASHA]

I think I I messed up.

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.

What in the hell is going on?? Heard something that sounded awfully monster-like and — the demogorgon, it was just here. Oh damnit did we lose it

Aw you gotta be kidding me. YOU GOTTA BE KIDDING ME.

[...some time later]

Zombies don't seem to burn as nicely as I'd hoped. That's what these walking corpses are, right? Does this thing even work

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.

[ hours after the mall excursion. ]

Rogers and I decided to go on a spiritual journey. See you all next reset.

Filter: Void peeps

Hello, fellow sitting ducks. Want to help be more useful than we feel right now?

Unfiltered portion added after the discussion

So just a general FYI and for the sake of total transparency, those of us in the void are going to keep an eye out for you all from this side of Derleth since we can all see you. If that's going to be an issue for anyone, well.. you're living among zombies right now so hopefully, it's not going to be. These are the times I have for people watching:

0:00 - 6:00
Primary: Bucky Barnes
Secondary: Allison Hargreeves

6:00 - 12:00
Primary: Silena Beauregard
Secondary: Lara Croft

12:00 - 18:00
Primary: Paul Atreides
Secondary: Hugh Christian

18:00 - 00:00
Primary: Lara Croft
Secondary: Bucky Barnes

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.

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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.

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

I'm usually one to keep my head down and try to avoid being noticed but...well, I'll admit that I'm entirely out of my league here.

After an hour disassociating from everything I've ever thought possible and browsing this network to get an idea of what is going on, I've managed to...get on board(?) with the circumstances and am assured that I am not, in fact, losing my fucking mind.

My name is Agathon, I'm from New York City. I'm not entirely sure how I might be able to help but, if I can, I will.

No power. No water. Awesome.

Is everyone back okay?

Good morning Derleth and welcome to an exciting new week. So far we have determined that we have:

• No power
• No running water
• No food
• No medical supplies

Signs are that there has been some fighting, but hard to say yet if that was the main cause of the situation or a consequence in the aftermath of whatever went down. A lot of us have done this dance before but for anyone who's newer, standard guidelines for a hostile environment - don't go out alone/without telling anyone, advise everyone of any useful information or resources you find, and food and medicine go a lot further when they're handled centrally. If you think you need a weapon or if you have extra you can loan out let us know.

We'll probably want to make bandages from any spare linens we've got around and dig latrines a bit away from the buildings. We can collect limited clean water from toilet tanks if someone hasn't thought of that already, otherwise we need to find a source and set up a means of filtration. If you find large sheets of paper and things to draw with get them to the cafeteria, between scouts and arty types we can try to come up with a map of the area so we know where's good and where to avoid.

Another note for newer people: if you look at the icons on your screen there should be one that links to the skills list. It looks like it might need updating, so if you want to add yourself anywhere leave a comment for Nat.

Last thing for now, if your roommate is one of the ones who didn't come back from the ball please confirm they're safe.

[NATASHA]

So there's a thing I want to tell you about before the ball so it doesn't surprise you. Because getting distracted when fairies are maybe waiting to try killing us probably isn't a great idea. Maybe you won't care, I don't know. About the thing, not about the distraction. You should care a lot about that.

[STEVE ROGERS]

I really, really never thought I was going to take you up on this so if you're surprised then believe me I am too, but if next week we end up okay enough to have the kitchens back, can you teach me baking cookies? Easy ones. Earlyish on the first day if we can, I have big plans to use them for a coffee date trading for a really good cup of coffee.

[HUNTER]

Hey, Pointy. I figured I should say hi and see if you and your friend (I mean Luz, but also tell Flapjack I say hello) are doing okay. It's been a weird week with keeping busy making sure everybody has things they need, but I'd be a crappy teammate if I didn't check on you, right?

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