Pax Letale

Planning on making use of this spa offer?

Uh, so.

You still wanna have a couple drinks? 'Cuz I need one right now.

So, uh. I like free beer. Are you like. Really having a party?

These posters appeared all over the lobby, inside every elevator and posted on each floor sometime around 3am Friday morning.

Is this some kind of sick joke? What the fuck is that even supposed to mean?

Apologies to my brand new tenth floor neighbours who had to deal with the noise of two moves in one day, but at least it's over with now? I'm Simone, just moved here from the Bay Area to set up a private practice with a colleague. (Psychiatry, before anyone asks. Very awkward to drum up business for it, too, but that's why they pay me the big bucks.) Everything's still a bit skew-whiff in the apartment but on the plus side, the carpets have never been cleaner, so feel free to drop by and say hello. I have...espresso and Oreos, it's a very sophisticated joint here.

I'm new in the building and I was told this was a great way to network with my neighbours! I'm Lucas, I just moved in (still unpacking, boxes everywhere!) I'm definitely up to meeting some of my neighbours, though I may have to entertain with paper cups of instant coffee for now until I get settled. I'm up in 1003 with far more room than I need, but gosh it's a great view!

[ Early risers will find multiple photocopies of handwritten journal entries taped up throughout the lobby. Though the handwriting may not be immediately familiar to interested parties, the subjects could be as names and descriptions are littered throughout. Have fun, kids. ]

( Nish's journal entries )

So, about those drinks?

uhm i cant find mykeys i thiink i droped them

anyon stil up? i dont want to sleep in the hall

Hi. This makes me feel like I’m back in AA. Thought I was done with that shit. But Jimbo said he wanted me to start "integrating" back into society, so I guess the internet is better than nothing.

Name’s Charlie - I'm in 701. Here for as long as I have to be, which I’m hoping isn’t long, but I guess we’ll see.

[Visible to 103, 205 and T1 - group]

[...]

Have any of you noticed anything strange tonight? Oh, um, Pierce, meet Casper, and Casper, meet Pierce.

Who's going to see the bands tonight?

Might as well get this over with That's right, you son of a bitch, you're not going to intimidate me into hiding or some bullshit

Greetings, residents of Pax Letale. I'm David, the second inhabitant of apartment 603 along with my lovely girlfriend Naea. I was a little slow in getting moved in, I admit it, but I'm here now - and better late than never, right? Anyway, now that I'm all settled I look forward to getting to know my new neighbors and ignoring my ASSHOLE brother who fucking stalked me all the way here. This forum thing is pretty nifty, I gotta say.

Oh, before I forget - is the elevator always such a jerk, or did I just do something to piss it off? The stupid thing hasn't taken me to the right floor once yet. I'm a pretty healthy guy, so I doubt it's trying to subliminally tell me I need to exercise more.

[Locked to 205]

I need a commissioned piece.

[For a long while, there's only silence as the message records, then someone clearing their throat as if unsure how to start]

I... uh. I don't know what's going on. Aura left North Carolina without saying a word to me and I haven't seen her since.

[another pause, his voice sounds tense]

I'm going out for a while. A week? Maybe longer. I'm not sure right now. I just... need to go.

[silence, and then the following is said quietly, barely loud enough to hear]

And maybe just not come back. Who cares anymore.

[he clears his throat and continues on in his normal tone]

Maybe I'll catch you later.

Bye.

Home.

Or something.

Edit to add:

Moana. Anyone else I owe paintings to.

I don't... I can't right now. I don't know when I promise that I can. So I'd like to return the money. If you could let me know how, I'd appreciate it.

Thanks.

::ring ring::

I know it's late, and I have no idea-

Just.

Airport. Can anyone give me a ride tomorrow? Flight leaves at 1:18pm. I need to be there by noon I think?

I have to go home for a bit.

Emergency.

Major apologies to anyone who’s gone through the lobby and the first floor in the past 15 minutes. I couldn’t resist a little run around on the beach. I promise to sweep up any sand I left in my wake. Just need to unpack and find the damn the thing.

Yes, unpack, as I’m very new here. It’s little weird to introduce myself on this thing. My general rule about social sites is to meet someone in person first before I click add but I’m game to try something new. I’m Cassie. I just moved into 107. What else do people sa I’m an oceanographer and yes, I’m still loving Shark Week. Or I was until I cut the lines and packed up my TV. I’m hoping it’ll be back up today. The cable guy’s got another 2 hours to show up. Fingers crossed.

Hmm. Anything el All the heavy stuff’s been taken in so I shouldn’t be making any more loud noises. Sorry to anyone we bothered earlier. The movers almost dropped the fridge. Not cool. If you want to come down and say hello in a more traditional matter, my door is wide open. Putting faces to usernames is always good.