PARABOLICAL GRAFFITI

I've decided I need to repaint my apartment. Putrid green walls just don't cut it anymore, neither does this 1960s wallpaper - or the eggplant coloured bathtub. Any suggestions on colours?

And would anyone like to help fix up my place once I pick them. I know I could use magic to do it, but doing it the Muggle way seems more fun.

Sometimes I wonder if it would be bad for my whole Redemption to off a few of those hippie witch types that come in and out of the shop all the time. They have no idea what the world is and I think it'd do us all a favour.

Decided it'd be a bad plan, Still I hated the sixties. Full of them. Did have Jim Morrison though. He was allowed be a hippie.

[ooc: And Ruby is Truth Spelled as per Sam and Anya's cunning plan. I think it will last over a day correct me guys if I'm wrong before wearing off. Its not a publicised thing but might not be too hard to figure out she's being more blunt than usual!]

Guess I should do this too, with New Year's coming up soon. But.. anyway, here it goes. My name is Scorpius Malfoy. Son of Draco and Astoria Malfoy. I'm a wizard. I'm good at charms, defense, hexes, curses, dueling. I can apparate, which is a fancy way of saying I can telport anywhere I've been before. Also had a bit of practice at occulmency and legimens. Ohh, and I'm single too. If that counts. I like hotties, who wants to have some Malfoy lovin'

I live at an apartment complex called The Weir. Just me, mostly. Actually it is just me. I'm not entirely positive how the wards work, it was more someone else's specialty. I just lived there. But it was originally the idea of Harry Potter. Was home to him, his wife/fiance, son, Ron, Hermione, their kids, etc. I think the wards are to allow only magic users to enter the property, and to stop unwanted attacks, though they can be lowered to let in a friend temporarily. I guess it was only for people from my world. I think.

But I don't see why we couldn't allow practitioners of any form of magic to come here. To practice, hang out, or even live here if you'd want to. I'm the only one there at the moment.. so I don't know for certain how it would go, but I guess the others who were there before wouldn't mind. I can't imagine them closing the doors to anyone magical that wanted to come in. My door is certainly always open. Maybe the Weir could be open too.

I was watching this muggle film not to long ago - Ghostbusters. Wouldn't it be brilliant if they showed up here? They have a really catchy song too.

Not that I have a problem with ghosts, Nick was great, and yeah Myrtle was downright annoying and the Baron was really scary, but he was tolerable if you didn't hang about the dungeons to much - but these ghosts showing up now - just a wee bit much.

That little girl, I see her everywhere...

I'm fine
Morgana and Cas came to...
Buffy I know you...
Sam...
Dammit

Can I get the witches to maybe meet me at the magic shop during the week. Lets talk this idea out between us see if we can't make it work?

Well.. damn. Know what I just figured out? It's so damn quiet here at the Weir apartments. I thought it was because Hermione was at the library. Or maybe out with friends. Or possibly doing magic research with AI. But she's not here.

Looks like I'm the only one living in here. Fuck, I need a drink. Lavender? Still here? Please say yes. I think I'll have some firewhiskey right now. Could certainly use some right about now.

[filtered against baddies + full amnesia people + Ben]

Ben has a really good point you guys. Whether we like it or not we can't just sit back anymore. I'm not a leader type, not by a long shot but right now looking through magic books is not going to help. Whether I get support or not, I know I will be trying something. But what it is I don't know.

I think we should round up as many dangerously affected people as we can. Lock them up or something, I have my werewolf cage - that should hold them. And it's not them it's people who look like them, try to focus on that.

They'd want to be stopped. Speaking as werewolf, trust me on this one.

[Ben]

I'm really sorry for what I said about Claire. I'm not good in these situations.

But I'll do what I can to try and stop her, I promise.

Just hang in there the best you can, okay?

Sam asked who Claire was, like he'd never even known someone called Claire Bennet, it was really disconcerting.

Are we any closer to working this out and what can I do to help?. You can use the Lux as a meeting place if the Hyperion's too hectic with the memory loss crazy?

ETA: Just thought of something. I think, and disagree if you want, but I think if the adate um...the group of people that don't remember their lives here are safe, I say we leave them till we figure this out. Telling them, freaking them out like that might make things worse. We track them all. I don't mind helping. I'll even...you don't have to...I'll do it for a discount...half price...kriff it free.

We make sure they're not in danger and we work on fixing them?

Fred brought up a really good point guys, I think we need to meet. Actually, no, I KNOW we need to meet.

My shop can be used as a meeting place, that way we also have access to all the supplies.

 Storm was acting funny when I went by the stables earlier...kinda,...skittish with me. Me? I don't get it and seriously this better not last till the weekend or there goes mty chances of placing.

Also I'm worried, he's never like that with me.

If you can see this, you're not on the list of those affected by what the Senior Partners pulled off. I could be wrong on a few names here and there but we've got some people still unaccounted for. If I'm missing anyone, I'll add them to the filter.

Ben brought up a really good point. Even though we don't know what has been done to these people to mess up their memories, we can still try and get through to them. It might not work but it would give us a reason to stick close to the affected, keep an eye on them and make sure no harm comes to them until we can reverse it.

This is just a suggestion but I'm thinking maybe the magic types can pow wow and see what you all can come up with? I know, big and powerful Senior Partners, but every little bit would help. Then we could have some people try and locate those that are still MIA? And of course, others trying to help the memory addled to remember correctly. ETA: Buffy also brought up a good point. Go easy with the information! We don't want any broken brains!

I'm all open to any suggestions, ideas, plans, something. I know some of us don't get along but if we want things back to normal, the more we work together on this, the better.

[ooc: People in the C category can see this as well :)]

So is there a reason why we still remember who we are, who everyone else is and so on? Are we "special" or did we just luck out?

Is there a reason why none of my employees showed up today, I've heard you Muggles have something called 'senior skip day,' but none of them are elderly. What do elderly people skip out on anyways?

So this Muggle thing called speed dating? Anyone care to elaborate?

ugh, nightmares. I haven't had them in a while and now t I need some new video games or something. Maybe a project. Another magic book maybe? I've been reading one a week pretty much at Lav's store. But..I don't know if that'll be enough to keep my attention right now, to tired. I never do the magic in them, I'm no wizard. I assume it would backfire horribly if I tried without being trained or something, that's the last thing we need. But..you know information, the magic side of things is kinda foreign to me still. Their are so many things to read. I figure working in a Magic Shop even part time I should know something about it. Been looking at magical weapons lately. Charms for them mostly, sacred items. Those sound shiny. But it seems like meteorite is key ingredient to having weapons of real badassery. But..it'll be to soon if I ever see one of those again up close.

It's been over a year now, and every time it happens...how can I do this forever? I don't think there is a word for it.

Being a werewolf, despite the perks like heightened senses, kind of...sucks.

I think I'm going to go get drunk, maybe go to a club and look for an "orgasm friend" like Anya calls them, anyone want to come?

[OMG I SUCK AT HTML 8D]

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?

Seven more days.

So due to some convincing I've decided to go foreword full force with the shop. So if anyone wants to help, wants to find me, or just wants an escape from the crazy - you know where to find me.

Future people, this includes you too. And hi, I guess. Welcome.

[ooc: No idea what date the shop should actually open. Ideas? Whenever it is she is gonna throw a party]

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.]

So - maybe I should hold off on the store until things are less...mad?

And Firewhiskey is free for those who have had future children show up, I have a feeling you'll need it right now.

Anyone want to go for steak? Or hamburgers? Or wings?

I didn't think it was possible, but this city has actually managed to surprise me

This has certainly been different.

How is everyone adapting to this development?

[Ruby]

How are you?

Time travel is weird.

Why am I having sudden extreme meat cravings?

It's not even the full moon, I should have them under control. I shouldn't be salivating!

It must be the stress of the store, that's got to be it. It's got to be it. Once the store opens I'll be fine. It's like the other time of the month, right? Worse when stressed out?

Should I be worried?

I wonder if there is a group out there like PETA but for werewolves. PETW?

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.

I don't need it. I don't need it. I don't need it. I don't need

Haven't seen this movie in years. Tom and Huck. Used to watch it a lot when I was a kid.

I wished I was Huckleberry Finn for a while. Till I realized that I was actually Tom Sawyer and Huck was Dean. Even though lately I feel more like Huck again, since during times like these I feel like I don't have

It's a good movie. The books were nice too.

[Mom]
How you feeling? Anything I can get you?

I was thinking the three of us should have some sort of painters fest or something at the shop. Get the colours all nice, start getting things set up and what not.

The sooner we do that, the sooner we can advertise and open up.

And then, here comes your favourite part Anya - we can make money!

Mm. Never did one of these before. But okay, I'll play it too.

( Meme? What's that? Huh, must be a muggle thing.. )

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

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

So Lauren's meme seemed interesting, thought I'd give it a go.

( and she's right about the capslock )

It's going to feel so good to get back into retail! Capitalism is a vital part of the American dream. And well, in this city, supplying magical items is just good business sense!

I really wish meat shops were open 24-7. I'd do almost anything for a steak right now!

[Jack]

Do you still want the job?

[Anya and Ruby]

Do you think next week is to soon to open the shop? It just needs to be set up, and promoted a bit.

[Ruby]

How you doing with everything? If you ever need to talk about that, or something else as a distraction, or want a Firewhiskey, let me know.

I get that its meant to be hard. I really do. But this many screw ups this early on. Why am I bothering? I'm just making it harder for him

I guess there's good reasons no demons ever managed.

I can see a bad moon rising.

Anyone up for a little werewolf babysitting?

And if you want freebies in my store when it opens bring a steak or two or ten.

[filtered to Lavender]
You know..maybe working in the shop would be kinda good. I mean, if the offers still out there.

[Filtered to Sam]
Hey.

I need a roll call on who usually takes part in the getting rid of bad guys in the city deal. Or at least, anyone who's in against the Scourge. I don't know many of you, so I need to know who you are and what you can do. There's two places the Scourge are located, so I need to know the numbers and skills we have to work with. I understand the Justice League is in, but that doesn't really mean much to me, other than powerful people, so I'd like a roll call from you guys too.

I've heard talk of disguises, ideally it would be awesome if we could have people on the inside. But I don't know if we have time for something like that, so probably not, unless someone people are really just that good.

If anyones good with bows, crossbows, attacking from a distance, let me know that as well.

[Xander]
I need you on this. If you're up for it.

The first batch of Firewhiskey is ready! First free batch! Sorry, but I can't afford to give it out for free all the time. So from now on it will be sold at my store, no worries, it will be a reasonable price.

So get it while it's free, and then buy some later (I know you will!).

And none of this 'tough guy,' business, I'm still yet to meet a Muggle who can handle it! Merlin, I can hardly handle it half the time.

[ooc: This is obviously after she and Ruby have had their fill. Sorry guys Lav and Ruby get first crack every single time]

Just out of curiosity, where do you two stand on some of the happenings that went down when I was gone?

And how have you been holding up - generally?

Someone said "When I was a young hellspawn..." to me tonight. Led to the speaker spending the next fifteen minutes ranting about those new demons in town and vampires.

Every time I think I've got a handle on the weird around here, I'm wrong.

I think I need to start making Firewhiskey again. I have a feeling I will a whole lot of us might be in need of it.

[Filtered to Faith]

I bet you're super busy, but when you get a chance...can we talk? It's important.

[Filtered to f!Claire]

Hey, when we get a chance can we talk? It's important.

[Filtered to Sarah]

I need to talk to someone. Really talk. I might have just made one of the stupidest choice in my life...if you don't mind, can we talk?

[Filtered to Anya]

How do you feel about Ruby?

Okay. We've been dancing around this for a while but its come up in conversation again so here it is.

Whats considered 'okay' for information gathering by the great and good of the city. Cause it sure as hell better not be interrogating victims of Scourge attacks weather physically or mentally. Yeah you can make the arguement that its the 'greater good' but I HATE that phrase because the people that say it do awful things in the name of it.

Tell me we don't interrogate the innocent victims. Tell me we're not even considering it.

[Faith]

Sorry. I had to ask it?. Cause you have to know its wrong. And if you don't maybe people will change your mind. God I hope so.