Some Reality Web

Midnight hit, the new year came rolling in, and, out of the blue, we're almost through the first full week of said new year.

Who decided to play with time and the speed of things? We're going to have a serious talk.

Also, your majesties Belle and Elsa? Don't worry about the misshapen pot sitting in the sink. It should have stopped smoking by now. It might still have a slight smolder but it's not a hazard.

...I don't think.

The stove should still work, too. Just...be careful when using the front left burner.

It was the anniversary of my parents' deaths two days ago and---
I love Christmas, but this time of year---

Everyone get off your ass and wish Bruce a happy birthday. Love you, Brucie-Bear!

Everyone, try not to get into trouble. I'm officially closing till after the New Year.

Of course I'm not good at vacations and the Entity tends to be a jerk but I guess we'll see how that goes.

[Kate]
Ms. Bishop, would you do me the honor of joining me for the Nutcracker this weekend?

Listen up, Entity person being thing.

We have T-Minus 5 DAYS until my birthday. So, for my birthday, I'd like to kindly ask that you not pull anymore heinous actions and other bullshit nonsense for a while. At least six months. I'll plant you a tree or something, cool? Cool.

This may also be a reminder for said birthday approaching in case you really want to get me something fun and nifty. Please inquire with Lucky for any suggestions you might want and/or need. He knows me best!

If you want specifics? Dear Tony Stark: World's greatest archer (that's me in case you had any doubts) could use some new trick arrows. Mini deadly robots who decided to cut my hair in the most unnatural way possible (in case you forgot!) used a lot of them. A girl needs shiny things, you know!

It seems Elizabeth Bennet is among those returned. I believe her roommates are also gone. I know I don't hear Joan or little Arthur, at least.

I can't help but feel like the Entity is gearing up for something big.

It's the first night of Hanukkah!

Technically it's my first one ever. I don't know how that works. Magic, probably. But there's candy involved and that's what matters.

Looks like I'm elbowing my way through some crowds to find some better winter boots. And a scarf. And gloves. And everything else you need to enjoy super amazing snow and ski lodge things!

Lucky already went bounding through it and now he's curled up with me under a blanket. What a dork. 💜


[B Squared (Billy Batson)]
So, young Billy of House Batson, what are your intentions with young Cassie of House Lang?

More importantly, what are you getting her for Christmas and do I need to provide you an extensive list of possibilities?


[Matthew]
It's possible that I have made a list of all the things to do now that it's officially the holiday season. But, I also realized that a lot of these things are...visually-driven and I don't want to be a terrible human being -- are these things you'd maybe want to do? Things being going to the tree lighting and window shopping and visiting Bryant Park?

And, of course, hot chocolate in the ski lodge because we need to do at least one of those things.

I don't mind Thanksgiving. I don't mind Christmas. Okay, I like Christmas. I liked it more when

It's kind of weird, though, too. Celebrating things here. Very weird Kind of sad

It's not the company. The company's great! Something's missing

The last big Thanksgiving dinner I had seems like ages ago. Decades. Centuries. (Cue the most epic Kate Bishop Trademarked dramatic music here, okay?)

Definitely in Los Angeles with the other WCA members. After another second-rate super villain wanted to weaponize yams. Those are sweet potatoes for those not in the know.

...They are, right? They're not different? OMG don't tell me if they are, okay? It takes away from my "Back in My Day" novella.

I've watched the Thanksgiving Day Parade from so many different places. Seen the tree lighting in Rockefeller. Gone ice skating mostly on my butt. You walk around the city now, though, and there's a layer of something missing. A distinct lack of gross hot dog water, bitter sidewalk coffee, and hundreds of expensive perfumes spilling out of the department stores.

Now, all I want is a pretzel from the carts that littered the corners of Midtown followed by tacos from the taco truck in Santa Monica.

Gonna take Lucky for a walk and pin down a peppermint mocha instead. 💜

Yeah, I know this is going to sound weird to normal people.

I don't feel Daisy anymore. I'm pretty sure she got sent back.

[Kate]

There's peppermint mocha cold brew in my fridge. Assuming you want some. I'm probably going to hide for a day or two.

Is it weird that I kind of miss the apples?

[ Lizzy & Joan]

So, even though one of you is from the Motherland, and the other is on more of a liquid diet these days, we're still going to have a proper meal at Thanksgiving. For Arthur's sake, of course. Because I never do anything halfway, we'll have plenty of food and wine, so feel free to invite anyone else you'd like.

Tomorrow is the 5th of November so you guys know what time it is! (Or if you are new and/or American and/or from another time/planet/era you may not)

Bonfire Night!! I've got some pull with fireworks these days, we can have it in the park like last time, I'll get those big sandwich things and some crisps and it's BYOB (if you drink illegally don't let me see you, etc)

The only times I've ever missed Bonfire Night, I've been off planet. I don't intend to start now.

Everyone is talking about costumes and carving pumpkins, but why are we not talking about a distinct lack of candy corn?

Is there a shortage that we were not informed about? Do I need to question the lobby ostriches? I wouldn't be surprised if they're behind it. They have a sweet tooth.

...Sweet beak? Talon? Hmm.

GWEN! ...I may have put Jeff through the laundry on accident. He's okay! He definitely had fun! Too much, I think. He was sleeping in my laundry basket again.

I will also concede to you Pumpkin Spice Latte supporters. It might be an alright drink. I definitely did not drink three today I still favor the peppermint and chocolate things.

Also, while lasers can make a precise cut, they're not great to use on hair. The smell is pretty terrible.

( [Sent separately to Lizzie M, Rose T, Gwen P, Eliot W, Belle, Morgan S, & America C] )

I was never able to do much with the apples while they were talking and jeering other than trying to avoid them at all costs, but today, I was bored and there are pumpkins*.


*non-talking.

[ Magicians ]

What are we doing for Halloween?

What is everyone dressing as for Halloween?

Hey, Gwen? Can we feed the apples to Jeff?

Anyone else just kind of want to sit outside and stare them down while eating a slice of apple pie?

Just me?

Be right back, getting some whipped cream.

[posted early tomorrow morning, 10/10, after his morning run.. or an attempt at one]

Has anyone been outside yet today? Why does it seem like I stepped into the Land of Oz? And not in the Emerald City, that's a horse of a different color kind of way.


[...] Yes, I know what Oz is.

I think there's a small human I'm supposed to be responsible for. Could someone check on Marlene for me till they let me out of here?

And also make Kate stop worrying I'm fine honest.

And if anyone wants to bring ice cream by that would be good because they use the stuff without real milk and it's awful.

So, that was something.

Definitely do not like robots

Matt's recovering if anyone's been looking for him.

Yep, my fault there too

[FRIENDS MINUS BILLY/FREDDY]

BILLY ASKED ME TO THE MOVIES!