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Simply extending my thanks to everyone who went out to LA last night to see the show. The amount of money raised and donated was truly humbling. Really. I can only hope you all enjoyed watching as much as we did performing for you.

That's it, I'm offa cat naps.

In the further adventures of Scud's fucked up dreams (it's a show. Basic cable, y'know), did not die after being nearly eaten alive. Was saved by a very buff dude with absolutely no sense of humor and a flare for overly stylistic kung fu. Vampires, he said, and put on these shitty sunglasses even though it was the middle of the night.

So, right. Vampires. Gotta watch out for them, ya know. And super buff versions of Corey Hart, I guess.

At least I didn't die.

I've been thinking of taking a cooking course, in my free time. Less to learn how to cook and more to meet other people who share my passion, so I'd be looking for something fairly advanced. I'm something of an epicure, I suppose, and I would love to be able to share my love of cooking with someone other than my daughter.

Perhaps if there are others in the area who enjoy food as much as I do, we could start a little group of some sort.

So THAT was Budapest.

Also, wow. Does anybody else not have dreams for a while and then BOOM they're coming at you all at once. At least I see how I got possessed now, which wasn't a whole lot of fun to watch, and like I said last summer, some of you are now required to strike me down should I wind up susceptible to that kind of thing HERE. I mean I'm not gonna feel guilty over something Dream Clint did while he was possessed but I can make damn sure that should I get within a bright blue glowstick here, somebody's ready to go ahead and cut me down for my own good, you know?

Weird night. Really, REALLY weird night on top of a really weird day at competition and a weird morning of dismantling camp as well. Sorry, but it's weird to go from Middle Ages to Superhero back to Middle Ages to packing up your household's tents and equipment into your modern U-Haul.

My life is incredibly, incurably weird, but my kid, who isn't speaking to me now, don't ask me why, took first in both of his events so color me an incredibly proud coach right now. Sorry, about that Queen. Your kid's just better than you are this week. But hey, if you ever need a hand...

Hey. Hey. I need an Avenger! I want to join your boy band!

It would be completely insane for me to adopt a dog on my kind of work schedule, wouldn't it? Completely out of the question, right? Someone stop me from doing this.

I completely give up on trying to be nice to some people. It's just not worth it, sometimes.

Perhaps I've been working too hard, but I seem to be more snappish than usual, lately. Apologies to anyone on the receiving end of my moodiness.

I wish I could explain where I've been the last four months because I actually think this lot would believe me, but I'm bound by law. Let's just say it's been an interesting ride and I'm back in Orange County now for good.

[The Agency]
It will be good to be working with you again. I've just accepted Director Bristow's job offer. She's a relentless one. I couldn't say 'no' to her a fourth time. I'll see you guys at the office on Monday.

I'm very glad that people seem to be keeping their clothing on, these days. And eternally grateful that most of my projects can be completed from home, if need be.

My poor virgin eyes. I'm English, I don't do will with excessive nudity.

Well. That was a bracing weekend.

Today is my last day living in this apartment. Moving into a bigger place I just closed escrow on a couple weeks ago. I haven't had time to pack everything and get moved until today, but it's actually happening. It's got a huge back yard so I've been thinking about getting a dog or something. I'm torn though. I have really crazy hours sometimes and I'd hate for him (yes, it will be a boy dog if I have anything to say about it) to be stuck in some doggy daycare all the time. What do you guys thinks?

This place has me conditioned to think that when things are quiet it means something horrible is about to happen. Doesn't help that Dex seems on edge.

Now that that nonsense is over we're on cleanup duty. Q, I need you working overtime pulling news feeds and feeding the local media our cover story. Bond, I'm putting you in charge of the overall clean up. I don't want this one coming back to haunt us. Got it?

The rest of you? I want you back on figuring out what the hell those skulls in the skies were about. I want whoever is causing this trouble found. Hill, start at each of the mark's locations and pull all of the video surveillance on the street. Coulson, I want you to interview the residents of each of the houses and find out who or what is the string holding all of them together.

That's it. Let's go before something else blows up in our faces.

I want whoever is causing this trouble found. Hill, start at each of the mark's locations and pull all of the video surveillance on the street. Coulson, I want you to interview the residents of each of the houses and find out who or what is the string holding all of them together. Bond, you're with me. That's it. Let's go before something else blows up in our faces.

Dear 2013,

If you are planning to make a repeat of everything that happened in January in February let me just stop you right now. We are prepared to make you a very good offer to have an 'off' month and let everyone feel normal for a little while. Please contact me to discuss the details.

Thank you for your time,
Sydney Bristow

Only took a matter of weeks but I finally have found a decent tailor and tea shop.

Bloody Americans. Feeling more at home already.

I question if anyone is asking the how.

Well I won't be doing much sleeping this weekend.


[Locked to Agency/Avengers/X-men]

I'm ready to offer cleanup and S&R help.

Since you lot don't have proper Boxing Day traditions, you all are suffering through mine.

Food's in the break room, feel free to help yourselves. Tea will be shortly.

I'm afraid I've failed to introduce myself, as people seem to do on these things.

The name's Bond.

All hands on deck for this one. We've got another alien invasion. It's going to be a long weekend so cancel your plans.

So ever since I had this dream (which was so real I can't seem to shake it from my mind) I've been feeling a little...ill at ease. Could anyone recommend a good class for some self-defence training?
Thanks!
Ex

Some days are good.

Some days make you wonder just how much trouble you'd get into if you slapped a coworker upside the head.

Message to Agency agents (Hill, Coulson, Lestrade)
The spaceship we found earlier this week is not responding to anything NASA can throw at it. But we got a message. A message asking for four specific individuals. I'll need at least one of you to accompany these civilians to the spaceship and see what you can find out.

Secure message to James T. Kirk, Leonard McCoy, Spock & Nyota Uhura
Hello.

My name is Sydney Bristow. I'm with homeland security. A situation has arisen that we need your help with. Does the name 'Enterprise' mean anything to you?

[Filtered to the following Agency assets: Tony Stark, Bruce Banner, Steve Rogers, Oliver Queen, Clint Barton, Natasha Romanoff, Scott Summers, Tyra Shepard, Maria Hill, Phil Coulson, Greg Lestrade]

We have a portal to space opening up over Death Valley. I have a jet waiting for each of you. We're leaving in one hour. Collect who you trust to help.

We're not alone.

[Filtered to the rest of The Agency]
Code level RED. I need all of you at base monitoring the situation. Await further orders.

Bit of an introduction is needed, I suppose. Greg Lestrade, at your service. Don't suppose there's any decent pubs around here?

Oh wait. Right, States. Taverns?

Post your thoughts on a blog, they said. It'll be good for you, they said.

The United States Marshal Service has assigned me to this County while I search for a fugitive who has escaped our custody.

I thought it prudent to announce my presence here. There are several branches of law enforcement that I have heard frequent this network. I am Inspector Samara, and I hope that I can count on everyone's cooperation while we work to bring this person to justice. I will of course introduce myself in person after settling in.

I have noticed a great deal of ... extraordinary things seem to be happening in this place. That should make this hunt a bit more interesting than usual. It also means I won't ask anyone to report 'anything out of the ordinary' they spot. It seems that would just generate a great deal of smoke and false leads.

Just leave a note, people!

Going on a short trip soon. Could use some reading ideas. Just finished up Camus, wouldn't mind something a little lighter stuff this time.

Anyone says 50 Shades and I will be displeased.

Putting out an APB on a One Armed Man yesterday has been the highlight of my year so far.

I thought when I moved to Orange County the weather would be a little more reasonable than what it is in Nevada. It's October and it was 103 degrees today. That's not cool, weather. Get it together.

Today is bloody magnificent. Why didn't I get relocated to California, sooner than this?

Unfortunately, I'm not familiar with the area as much as I'd like. Does anyone have any recommendations for a restaurant that serves previously-happy, currently-cooked cow? Or anything, really. I quite like a good curry.

You know, great as the summer is, I'm looking forward to the fall. Apple cider. Halloween. Changing leaves.

I'm new in town. Heard this was the place to be. My name's Sydney Bristow. It's nice to meet everyone even if it's in an informal manner. I'm renting a place out in Irvine so if anyone has recommendations for good restaurants or bars, I'm doing the rounds and getting myself acclimated. It would be much appreciated.