PARABOLICAL GRAFFITI

Well that was an interesting vacation.

Still, it seems when you want something done right, you need the best so now I'm back. So be honest, did you all miss me?

And as fun as some reminiscing doesn't sound, let's get straight to business. Lindsey. Where is she?

Better late than never right?

( meme )

Hmm.. well okay, nothing else to do.

( Memes were always interesting. )

Hello, the product of complete boredom.

( because everyone loves a bandwagon )

This feels like a sick joke
Just great, my home is empty once again, big surprise there
Why send him here, only to take him away
Goddamn, this feels worse than when the Scourge nearly killed me
What am I supposed to do, not sure what to do, why did the Powers bring him
Maybe I need to go to the Lux, or kill some evil demons

I think I need a very, very strong drink. My son is gone. Jakob L. Thorn went back to his future. I wish I had more time with him.. probably would have. He was so concerned for safety, for protecting me, himself, and time itself. He was a great kid. He gave me something, don't know what, what this feeling is I am also glad and thankful to the Center for taking him in, keeping him safe until he found me. And now... he isn't here anymore. Not anymore. I hope the future is different when he went back, that he isn't running and scared. That he won't end up.. uhh.. nevermind. Can't even write it But I guess that depends on how things go from this point in the timeline. Good thing I got a couple details.

There was another me here too, much older. I don't think he was on the boards much. But he was a real prat. Though I also can see how some events would turn him into that. He showed me things that no parent should ever see, but I swear, that will never happen. I'm not really sad or disappointed Future Me is gone. My boy, on the other hand... that's different. He was right there in my arms when we said goodbye. Right there, then he vanished The chair is empty now. I feel like breaking stuff. Maybe there's an abandoned warehouse. Or maybe some evil things that need stepped on. Can't just stand still, need to do something before I go crazy here

[ooc: *which is pretty much a "good guys over fifteen" filter when you get right down to it, as long as it's anyone Sarah is familiar with enough to call or know as an ally or an ally's ally. For this post, it also includes Damien AND Sylar since it's only fair because their posts are part of this, but doesn't include future!Xander, obv. :P]

[ Sarah's post is effectively a replication of her original conversation with Sylar [ here ], the post from Damien [ here ] and her conversation tonight with future!Xander [ here ], the last of which is currently still ongoing. ]

That's everything I know, so someone do something with it. Excuse me while I throw up again

I'm not a bad person you know.

I mean, okay evil. But that doesn't make me bad. And I've been using my show to help real people, people the Slayers totally ignore.

And what do I get in return, insulted, hounded by the paparatzzi, A boyfriend who...

...who obvioulsy doesn't love me.

I think its over blondie bear. You and me. It has to be

So. Apparently leaving isn't an option.

Anyone care to explain to me why everyone was so insistent that I do it if you had any idea I'd only end up right back where I started?

( Filtered information )

The future thing is a total lie by the way. Like he'd have a kid with HER.

I mean it doesn't even make any SENSE. People should see that, people having kids that entirely never would even if they could.

And there are people saying my show is evil again. My show is NOT evil.

I remember this city back when it was nice like this.

There were so many good people.

You all need to leave this city while you still can.

Don't make me tell you again.

[Filtered to baddies.]
Who do I talk to about taking down a couple Slayers? Even some of their stronger friends?

I don't want them dead. Only out long enough for me to transport them outta here.

I think you'll find it to be an appealing thing on all your parts. Good guys out of your hair, an inside man willing to make it work. You can keep L.A. The city is gonna burn anyway It's quite the opportunity.

Something fishy is going on. For one, my car wouldn't start this morning. That never happens. It's a brand new car, fast, flashy. And just on the way to work, when I did fix it.. the thing stalled while I was parking. There's also other things. Fax machine spits paper out a bit fast or too slow. Cellphone drops calls just when I'm talking to a customer rep. Seriously.. I think someone is fucking with me. It's also strange, this is all stuff that I'm capable of causing

And I have this weird suspicion that I'm not the only one living at my manor. I mean, the TV channel is on another part when I turn it on. Towels wrinkled. Less toilet paper. Magazines moved slightly out of place on the table. And, a couple beds appear slept in, regardless how made it is.. I can tell these things. They've been used and not just by me. I'm gonna get to the bottom of this real soon. Plus, I had a second slight headache a couple days ago, same as with that creepy older guy I don't know. Maybe it's just one of those days, or maybe I'm working longer hours than usual. All this talk of the future has been occupying my thoughts lately. It's sort of interesting. Like, if I have kids, like the other adults here, and how many will I have

I woke up in a morgue. In Los Angeles. Why?

Some "Facts" About My Future

( We once stopped a bad guy with huge catapults of ice cream. We were all sick for days later from eating all the rest before it melted. )

Most of these are outright lies. You people keep asking about the future, I'm going to keep on making more shit up. However, there might be things on this list that are partially or one hundred percent true. No, I'm not fucking telling what they are, and if anyone else tells, you guys know what I'll do to you, so I suggest you start making the bigger shit up too if you're not telling things to stop these fucking crappy futures or you're not keeping it to little things people could pretty much already guess, because I want to go home to my own goddamned timeline and not some timeline where we traded in cars for unicorns that shoot rainbows out their asses.

Okay! There's people and facts left to share, so who wants to know about themselves in the future? I've got time to kill.

[ooc: HAHAHA, JUST SO WE'RE CLEAR. This is all IC. Only Ben is obsessed with breaking the future. Me, I'm loving you guys and all the stuff you're doing.]

Fascinating. Unexpected, but quite fascinating.

[Filtered to the Justice Leauge]

Have we formed a hypothisis, Anything? Do we know yet why we're here?

Crap. This isn't...
WE don't even know whats...

Well now look at all the shocked yet oddly curious

Hello kiddies. If you make a paradox and explode the world we have demons that will eat your eyes.

And soul

We like the world. And if it explodes we'll do it

Having fun?

I feel something, I sense something in the city. What.. is it? WHO is it?

I got a headache. Which is weird, since I don't get those. This is a very big change. Especially for this place. I was planning to announce that I just got a dog and am open to suggestions about names. Or I'd talk about a library book I read about the Civil War, and how gratifying and right it felt for the slaves when they were freed by Lincoln. Freedom is a good thing.

But all that seems trivial now, compared to what's going on. I wonder what my future is right, but maybe it's better I don't know.. fuck, I don't know what I want I know it's a shock. It's a surprise. People from the future. It's happening, we know that. But what I am wondering now is.. if anyone knows why. There must be a reason, a purpose. Nothing is random here. Far as I know

I miss him,
Actually I miss all of them
But its my fault so I should just suck it up and deal with it except that I don't want to deal with it, I was perfectly happy being selfish
He's doing better
Easier if I stay away...
Why couldn't he just leave me alone when...

French fries come in this weird spicy twisty fry thing now and honestly I don't think I even want them. Kinda gone off the taste of the regular ones too.

What else is good?

I'm sorry. Honestly and...ugh forget it, go with the irrelevent post. Thats easier.

[Castiel]

I'm trying. I am, but its never gonna be okay is it?

How'd Dean take it? Did he? Do you still even want this? I'd understand, can't say I'd be happy but I'd get it. Just don't drag it out and tell me now.

Well... okay, since I can be a team player at times, perhaps I'll go along with the "meme" thing too. Looks kinda fun. :)

( Memes were sort of.. new to him. )

Merlin, why not. I need a break from working on the shop.

( Meme? Really, what sort of word is that? )

I feel so much better now that I don't need an arm sling or crutches. That was a very close call. I feel like singing. Praise the Lord, it's so good to be alive, Amen brothers.. no, I better stop that before I get struck down mysteriously But I have an idea, for maybe next week, or the week after. I can give everyone at work a day off, instead using the lot as a setting for an outside feast. Like a bake sale or something. Cake, donuts, rotisserie chicken, ribs, drinks, punch, cotton candy.. the works. Maybe a few games too. You know, like a dunking pool, baseball cage, or something.

And those bins by the left area of the building. Those are free for anyone to donate canned food, old toys they don't want anymore, or clothes. They usually go to shelters or to anyone that needs it. I know we don't get snow.. but California can still get cold in winter. There's plenty of stuff in there for the moment, but every little bit helps. Oh, and.. that little feast idea. It'd be open to the public, so pretty much anyone is welcome. It's just a matter of picking a good sunny day for it. That way there would be little to no chance of rainclouds ruining it. Side note, though... my company is still hiring if anyone wants to make more money.

Hundreds of years from now, all of you are going to be long forgotten by nearly everybody. Nobody will remember who you were or what you did. You may have been the Scourge of Europe or the vampire who willingly went out and won back his soul, and yet, when your names are thrown out into the open, they won’t be recognized. The blonde and the traitor carry faces and titles and triumphs that will not be talked about and when the villains ban together to drag this world into Hell, there will only be one who will stand any chance at stopping them. But it won’t be enough. Because one is nothing when up against thousands. Millions.

Nothing you’re doing now will matter. You’re all wasting your time. You’re forgettable. Thousands will dwindle down to zero. And then zero will become one. And one will not be enough.

I almost feel bad for all of you. Almost. But not quite.

Fascinating. Unexpected, but quite fascinating.

I haven't heard of any demons or vampires being massacred lately. Unless the Scourge are trying secrecy as a tactic. Then again, with numbers like that, they never needed to. I'm just glad to have survived.

But I have a question. Nothing to do with demons, vampires, or anything about the good/evil stuff. It's purely technical. I got a computer a while back. Speaking of, there's a few good places to get one.. Walmart, Best Buy, the mall, or Wired Up. That last sounds more like a coffee place, though. But anyway. My question. For those with smarts about computers, does a warranty protect against acts of God? Ha ha, I know.

But seriously. Some outside force shorted it out, maybe lightning went through the lines, I don't know. But the thing is toast. So, two things: does a warranty cover that, and is there some type of component I should purchase that protects against outside electrical interference? Who knows, maybe I need to look into magical protection too. Maybe surge protection, or UPS systems, or whatever is required. I realize Sam would know tons about this techno stuff, but maybe it's best to be public in case others know too

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[Filtered to Mirta]
I was just curious, been a bit out of it for awhile, but if your contacts could place that sanctuary on my home in the same manner that exists at you club.. let me know. This very recent Scourge business has convinced me to invest in some protection. Also, does that also prevent outer interference to a computer via power lines. Like, if an electrical charge comes to it in the lines, it'd just bounce off or something. Just wondering.


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[Filtered to Eve]
Do you remember that demon bar that burned to the ground? I assume by now that the rubble has been cleared and the zone area cleaned up. I need to know if anyone else has bought that space. If not, then I'd like to purchase it if I may,and possibly have something built on it. I was thinking a gym or shelter. Could probably give me some good PR for a change. I have also been thinking about political aspirations. Also, I'm talking to someone about this, though extra help is welcome... what do you know about magics or mojo for anti-violence protections over a home? I'm looking into any service in regards to that that I can find.

...so if I called Scotland right now and got through, would I be able to talk to another me on the telephone?

So you've gone through four Buffy's, Faith's dating a crazy guy, Spike's with Harmony again and Lindsey's married?

This version is definitely screwy.

For those not in the know, I'm Angel and I gather my last version here didn't go out on the best of terms so let me clarify, Not evil. Anymore.

And not dead. Besides, y'know. The being dead.

[Cordy]

We need to talk I think. And soon.

This, all this, is like bad guy heav... nirvana. Trust me, they'll find a way to use it if we you hold back too much longer. I did

I know there's probably a lot I can't see being discussed and all but the Scourge scare me to death, and if there's a plan...well is there a plan at least. Not gonna ask can I help. Not that stupid. Just tell me there's a plan.

[Castiel]

How bad is it getting?

[Damian]
You tortured people.

[Bart]
You were right.

[Filtered again baddies, Wolfram and Hart.. and yes, the Scourge too, on the chance that they read these posts]

Goddammit. Too many of them. Boots. Lots of boots. Knives, Guns. Killed my partners. Homeless won't get food now. So much blood. Oh shit.. they know where I work! There was nothing I can do. Nothing at all. Demons.

Bullets hurt. They hurt a LOT. Can hardly walk. Or type. Trying to stay awake. Also.. I'm bleeding. No hospitals. And going home may also be bad idea. Fuck. I curse you, Nazarene

Best thing about being a vampire.

You can go for like...ever without breathing. Its pretty damn awesome!!

I'm so not even tired Spikey

I need to get out of the hospital right now!

It has come to my attention that a certain young acquaintance has reached the age of majority.

Tonight, 9 o'clock, [[address]]. Bring ID and small bills.

(ooc: No, he doesn't expect Bruce to not find out... but it's easier to ask forgiveness than permission.)

Goddamn, that was fun! I had the best two weeks of my life recently. Before that was cool too, with the vampire, immoral speedster, and the magic boy. But my time away... ohh. I never thought I'd like Chicago so much. A few things were different. But that's okay. That's really fine, considering. He's alive. He's... there, safe. And he's alive. Though he kinda looks at me funny if I hug or hold onto him too long. I have pictures.

I'm sort of bummed that I'm here again. But hey, what can you do? Sometimes the only way to go about matters beyond your control is to just accept it, or find a way to make it better. It's good to be back, though. I can admit that much. But.. that other version of me is still here. He needs to go back where I was. I'm sure they miss him. But until then... would anyone want to come to my place and join the two of us for some fun? It's really cool. And I'll have drinks and snacks too. That is, if this other me isn't busy saving kittens and dancing in the rain.

[Wolfram and Hart, current and former employees]

Hey, I know the Senior Partners were behind this. Any chance that the Powers meddled and switched me too? Or was that the for the Partners' amusement as well? I don't care, really, just curious. I had fun in that world. But this alternate version of myself. He needs to go back.

I hate things that look like cages but once you’re in them, they’re not really normal cages. I mean… it’s already been done. You don’t have to be a copy cat and do it again. Try some originality. It’s really not that hard.

Other than that minor setback, that wasn’t such a bad vacation. I’m insanely adaptable, it turns out.

[Filtered to the JLA and allies.]

And before someone goes in there and starts looking… I ate all the food in the kitchen. You can’t blame me for it though. It’s Mercer’s fault. She starved me over a timeframe of two hours. That’s a long time. BUT there is cat food in there though. Not that anyone should try eating it. Because you shouldn’t.

Anyway. Does anyone know where Clark is? I’d go look but I don’t feel like moving right now. But I COULD if I wanted to. Just so you know. I could run a marathon right now. Honest. Except that's a lie.

So. I'm back. Everything seems back to normal, or getting that way.

Who's up for a nice round of Senior Partner kicking?

Kal won't be bothering anyone anymore. Actually I don't think it was his fault in the first place. As soon as I took off this weird ring he was wearing he didn't even want to keep fighting. I'm sorry I couldn't do it sooner.

The Clock Tower is just fucking gone. Has anyone seen Barbara or heard from Oracle?

I don't know how much longer I can do th

[ooc: post this as nightwing]

[Filtered against baddies, demons, W&H, and anyone at Thorn Manor or Sunset Tower]

Okay.. so I think it's time I stepped out and started doing my part here instead of staying in my safe mansion. Scorpius is a lot of fun, yes, and so are the others I invited here. And will continue to be once I go back in. But there are things I can be doing here, constructive things. I could be offering my services to good people, or I can be out doing my part in eliminating a few vampires and evil demons. My father would be displeased at that, but who cares what he thinks. I rejected his plans for me years ago. Funny how one person in your life can change things. I can only hope that the other me isn't ruining things in my world, as I wouldn't do that to him. He better be nice to Mark. I swear to the God who despises me, he better behave.

It seems that the other me also had lots of food being taken to homeless shelters in the city. That's nice of him. Probably had his own motives, but.. whatever. I can reroute some of those supplies to anyone if they want some. And I also have.. err, friends.. guess I can call them "followers." I have this spiritual, psychic connection with them. I can sometimes see what they see, hear what they hear.. know what they know. So if you're trying to find someone. Or need to locate a thing, or discover where some people may be hiding... I can use them for that. Or if you need someone to go out and patrol or go hunting with, maybe I can help with that too. It'd be nice to put my evil talents to a good use. And it might piss my father off, along with other demons down below.

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[Filtered to Hyperion and other good guys]

I'm the antichrist. I got a feeling some people already knew that. I always trust my instincts. But I'm not out to destroy the city. Or to corrupt anyone, or do any brainwashing. I'm supposed to be evil, but I make a point to try not to be. Something I struggle with every day, and it gets much harder without Mark here. Is there any hope for getting the versions of ourselves back? They're the ones who belong here. I can probably do more here than the other Damien, and he might have motives if he ever did try any good works.. but the fact is that I belong back home. Buffy was supposed to be a Slayer, but she got switched out for a normal girl before I could talk to her And if there are any new developments, or if there's anything I could do to help things along, please let me know.

Faith is dead. You don't have to look for her.

Castiel, I think now is the appropriate time for drinking

The haunted houses around here suck.

AND my team is gone.

I guess this means I need to start recruiting. Who wants to be a GHOSTFACER? Face off the bad guys. Kick some major ass. Get some TV time. Line up, one at a time, children. Don't hurt yourselves trying to get the job before someone else does.