NO EXITS

I will be staying at least until everyone who wishes to leave has made it safely back to their own worlds. If anyone needs someone to talk to until then I will continue to be in the clinic. No appointments necessary. Walk-ins welcome.

SYLVIE:

I assume you will be returning to your timeline soon. and I know you’re But if you’re still around, would you like to have dinner together before you leave?

HUGH:

Are you leaving?

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?

I need new clothes (read: clothes that are me, not from a fantasy world or a city where I decide polos are pretty dang great.) and I need them, again, to be me. For reference, I am currently wearing an orange fishnet tank with a furry coat that looks like I've skinned the cookie monster. And leather pants.

Help me find stuff. This is an invitation for you to join me as soon as it gets dark.

[Filter: Vax & Eddie]

About the sword.

Vax and I had thrown some ideas around since it stuck with me, and so far nothing has really seemed to work. The week we were in Irkalla I just had it. That week it was easy to attune to it and that week, it very much felt like it belonged to me and that we were connected. I wasn't (fortunately) in a lot of places where I needed to use it, or do anything with it, but I think it has a fair amount of power.

Since I've come back, I've not been able to attune to it. It works really well as a sword, but I don't know if it's just that I'm not a half-elf (I was that week), or that I'm not magical, or if there's something else. Or maybe it only had those properties in Irkalla, but I don't think that's it.

Anyway, that week when we were all getting visions of like other lives, there was one where Vax and I were on a quest together - the sword was a family sword, it had been lost and I was looking to retrieve it and bring it back to my Father. I can add more about that, but it feels like it might be relevant.

[FILTER: EVERYONE THAT ATTENDED D&D THE DAY BEFORE*]

Never really had an audience before running a D&D session. Same time next week, apocalypses permitting? It'll be another one shot, so anyone available is free to join or watch. You can bring the same character as before or make a new one.

[FILTER: LADIES 18+]

So ladies, some of you may have seen Steve around campus. Solid guy, cool hair, good person to know when shit goes down. The guy is terrified of asking any of you on a date. It's sweet, really. Pretty sure he's worried one of you will eat him alive. But honestly? He could use that a nice night. Nothing heavy, no commitment required. If you're interested in a low key evening with a solid dude, hit me up.

*OOC: Was I originally intending to make an IC/OOC event for Eddie's D&D game? Yes. Instead I was mostly sick for the last three days and slammed at work before that. So whether your character played D&D or was a spectator for Eddie's one shot on day four, you're free to pretend and comment/improv what happened before, during or after the game.

[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

I don't have a tempad, but I did find this nifty twenty-first century smart phone in my pocket. So that's something.

Cowboy Loki got me up to speed on a few things. Sylvie? He mentioned you're here. You okay? To all the other Lokis and variants across the multiverse who might know me— hi. Not here to prune anyone. We don't do that any

I'm Mobius. Some of you might already know that. Looks like I'll be along the ride with you for the time being. Looking forward to getting to know you all.

HUGH:

I met someone.

( Private Journal Entry )

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I've read the message I received, but I don't understand. What is a "pocket dimension"? Where is this? Obviously not Coruscant, but is this even in the Core or some other part of the galaxy?

I need to get back. People are counting on me. The war is almost over—did a Separatist do this?

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Shopping list next time we land somewhere halfway civilized.

And go.

(No, this isn't me offering to collect everything. This is me encouraging everyone to help each other out. Almost like we're forming into some kind of community or something.)

I've been staring at this movie poster in my living room this entire week and it just occurred to me that the sword my character, Leoren Silverwatcher, carries is my moonblade from Irkalla.

Also I found our costumes from Much Ado at a thrift store of all places. So I guess if we're trying to figure out if things from Derleth are here, that stuff is.

[Eliot]

I refuse to go on the Internet before coffee. Please tell me they've moved on to something else and that no one has tried to yell at you for dating a married woman because they thought you were me?

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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( PAGE SIX EXCLUSIVE )

[Yelena & Eliot]

I'm pretty certain I found the script for the film that I'm supposed to attend a premiere for tonight.

Yelena, did you still want to come with me?

Eliot, if you come help me decide what to wear, you've got free range of the bar cart and I'll order in whatever you want for dinner.

I was nearly mobbed getting coffee until I distinctly heard the words No, that's the brother.

I'm "the brother" now.

Hugh, please let us know you're still alive? And maybe don't go outside on your own just yet.

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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.

STEVE HARRINGTON & NANCY WHEELER:

Hey, so... you know how they say that people get updates from back home here?

I got an update back home.

DUSTIN HENDERSON & ELEVEN:

What's the last thing you remember?

HUGH CHRISTIAN:

I have a question to ask you.

[There WILL BE Stranger Things, season 4 finale spoilers in the comments.]

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So... just so we're clear, this is what it usually looks like? Nice sky, small area. Stocked kitchen. Warded rooms. (Hi Vax! I promise not to try and talk your ear off every morning. I'm also going to try and shower before you wake up. If I can. I don't know your sleeping habits so I may be way off on this. But I will try!)

It's nice. I mean, nicer than the last two weeks anyway. Toon Town was pretty neat. Weird as hell, and I'm still not over 2D cartoons being in the 3D world. I kind of wish I'd been able to find and keep Jerry as my very own mischievous pet mouse. I love him.

So we (potentially) have five more days of quiet? Just getting to relax?

ETA: Hey Mr/Ms/Mrs Wizards: can any of you magic some bathing suits?

No time like the present for an introduction, right?

I'm Christine Chapel, Nurse Chapel if I'm seeing you in a more medical setting but I won't punish you if you stick with Christine. Formally employed on the Enterprise, but I'm always excited to try on new challenges. Though without the equipment I'm used to, this could be an interesting hurdle, but I have some knowledge of Archaeological Medicine, and if any of you are more familiar, I'd love to pick your brain.

Not literally, of course.

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.

[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?

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 )

So this is a post for all the magic users out there.

I'm attempting to work on the magic issue. There are, as far as I can tell, two possible causes.

One: The flow of magical energy is basically non-existent. Unless any of you have acquired any personal stores of energy or batteries on you, or want to try your hand sleeping with one of the resident gods, there's not much that can be done about that.

Two: The circumstances of the planet are fucked. Thankfully, I do have Brakebills' very own circumstance control panel. If anyone would like to try and provide assistance, I'll get it set up in the library. It has a short range but maybe we can use it to get some wards back up around campus.

And if anyone else has any ideas...?

Well. I miss you all, already.

Filter: Orlin

Did you make it out okay?

Filter: Hugh

So much for hoping for a quiet week for rehearsals.

Alright, well I guess most of you noticed by now that there seems to be two Derleths, one here in the void and another one with the location Sam was describing.

If you happen to be here in the void, feel free to comment here. I'd just like to get a good idea of who we have, I know friends are still trying to find each other.

The good news is that we seem to be able to continue to share the same network, so at least we have communication. I am in no way a leader I don't know what else to

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[Luz]

how do you feel about a slightly different role than Borachio?

[Allison]

This is literally why I put you in as understudy. I was afraid this would happen. You have Hero. I think I can fill Margaret between the two people who were interested when we had to recast Borachio. If you leave me I will never forgive you - So don’t even think about it.

[Yelena]

I don’t know what the fuck made me think I could actually figure out a show here. Like how do you even do rehearsals when we’re worried about food and fairy bullshit and half my cast just leaves? Okay. Not half. I’m being dramatic. But still. It feels ridiculous to even try when things are such a mess.

[…] I think I have enough battery to fall asleep listening to Music, do you want an earbud?