Paradiso

I got asked something today that I don't know how to feel about.

Don't be stupid.

Hello? I'm Natasha. I was told to introduce myself so that's what I'm doing.

Right, so, good. Glad to see that everyone's having such a good time this week. Yay sex, amirite?

But I was kind of hoping also we could have a serious conversation as a community. Because we are a community, right? We're not just a bunch of people gathering here to go our own ways, we're in this together and we need to work together to get things done. At least, that was what I thought when I agreed to come here.

So. Ruby said something about it last week, and I'm going to bring it up again this week. We have several projects ongoing, right? What's left with the medical center? If I'm right we have our first babies arriving in about two weeks and we need to be ready for that.

Also, someone was working on a sewer system, right? Were they sent home? Not glamorous work but I'm definitely willing to help with that.

What else? What else do we need done? What do we need to make this island the kind of place we all want to live?

I am so grateful to the gods for this bounty. So many delicious foods. I'd forgotten what most of this stuff tasted like! Those little tarts with fruit on them? I'll take as many as nobody else wants... and more than that probably

If anyone has any extra crusts or ends that they don't plan on eating for the bread, we'll leave a bucket at the north side of the table to collect them to feed the animals with. We should make sure everyone is blessed with the bounty.

Steve:
Come get food now. Seriously, there are so many good things! It seems like the bugs aren't even bothering with them. Bring a couple baskets, there's enough for us to take some back to our shelter. I can't believe there are little tarts with FRUIT on them! I think there's banana bread with chocolate chips. I'll snag a loaf for you.

Everything here is different to where I'm from (and when I'm from). I'm from Los Angeles California in 1974, where things are groovy and neat-o and far out. But I'd like to hear about people from other times and other places. Feeling kind of homesick and I'd like to hear about other people's homes.

In terms of people with medical experience I'm aware of, besides myself of course.

Bruce Banner
Martha Jones
Phryne Fisher
Christine Chapel

What I'm curious is am I missing anyone? Given how unknown this place is, it is perhaps best to have a good idea of just who has even basic first aide training if a situation was to arise?

To Steve

See Stevie, even the gods could smell your manly stink. I guess the serum didn't exactly fix everything...

Also, I am very happy with my hairties. Maybe I can keep it out of my face while we're working!

So I guess I'm pregnant now? I don't know. I don't feel any different. A little tired maybe, but that's it so far.

Big thanks to everyone who has been working with Finnick on the house! I owe you guys, and no, Nick. We're not naming the kid after you so don't even start.

So where I'm from, I'm pretty okay with the ladies. Here... not so much.

Can anyone help me out? Give me some advice from... wherever and whenever we're from? Wherever and whenever you all are from? I think I really like this girl.

My name is Christine Chapel and I just got here. I'm not sure how I go about finding a place to stay or where I can get more clothes. Honestly I don't know what the hell I'm supposed to do about anything. I'm from San Francisco in the 23rd century so depending on what the time is here I could be from the past or the future. Also, I'm a nurse practitioner so if there is a medical area, I'd be happy to help out.

I promise that I'm not usually this lame.

This was a really exciting week, as the walls went up and it really started to look like a cabin. The walls are done, the loft and roof supports are in place, and next week the roof goes on. Thanks so much to Nick for all your help, especially with the really heavy, high stuff like the upper parts of the walls and the ridge pole and beam. Thanks for Bucky and Steve for taking a little time out from your awesome chicken coop to help, and of course thanks to my main man in all of this, Scott.

Hello, I'm Professor Charles Xavier and a new arrival to your community. It was suggested that I post to everyone with some of my skills to see what I may be able to assist with. I have training as a geneticists and biophysics as well as a doctorate of psychology. I can assist with genealogy if there's a need and I can help with psychiatric issues via medical if you don't already have someone on site?
if nothing else I can use my powers to help with them...

What do you guys think is the most important thing about being here?

Is it the repopulation or the rebuilding? Because I'm totally okay with the rebuilding part...but the repopulating...well, I don't know if I'm ready to be a dad.

Hey, everybody, I was wondering if anyone else was interested in playing Capture the Flag this Sunday? I tried to organize a game for Tuesday but I didn't have much luck, maybe because it was a weekday and short notice. So I'm trying again for this Sunday.

So far we have me, Chloe, Sara, Barry, Bucky, and Steve (I think? Bucky kind of volunteered you, Steve).

Oh, and if you're super strong or fast or whatever and you think you shouldn't play because you're worried about cheating? Don't be. EVERYONE of all abilities is invited, and we'll just try to divide up the teams so they're even and we don't get all the super powers on one side. OK?

Barnes is here. I'm saying Barnes and not the Winter Soldier because I'm operating under the faith that Arva promised us safety. However, since I have no bullets and I can't get around without assistance I'm feeling a little fucking paranoid. I'd kind of like to hear some reassurance that he's under control.

Right, so, access to relatively high-tech communication aside... They weren't kidding about making something out of nothing. I suppose we all have the advantage of already knowing how to communicate using language instead of glyphs, and the most practical ways of creating fire. I do commend the locals for choosing a tropical locale, the climate is perfect... Mm. Yes, compared to northern California, this is something I could definitely get used to.

Unfortunately, I didn't bring my bikini. ... Or a pillow. Hm.

That said... What sort of population is already here? I've scrolled a little, but honestly, I'm still disoriented enough that I'd rather just have a conversation with another living, breathing human being about the state of things.

Right, so, hi.

I'm Eight. I'm not human, so thought maybe I should say that. Also, is anyone else here a vegetarian?

Why does nobody love me?

I mean, Isaac didn't. Stiles doesn't. Lots of people want to have sex with me but nobody loves me.

I mean I'm not mad. I'm just not sure what I'm doing wrong.

Since we've had several new arrivals recently, I wanted to make a post with some things you all need to know. Many of you will have already found out some of this information from interacting with the other volunteers, but I wanted to put it all in one place and on the record so that we don't leave anything important out. Also, we could link other newbies to this in the future so that we don't have to keep explaining the same things.

New arrivals- Please feel free to ask questions here.

Veteran volunteers- Please add any other information you can think of that should be added. Also, you can jump in to help answer questions.

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