vallo

I need to hit something. Hard.

Anyone available for sparring?

Anyone up for a community wide capture the flag game? All powers in, multiple teams if we get enough people. I'm going to be throwing in traps and distractions too, but all in good fun.

If you're interested in, let me know. I'm aiming for the 23rd in the forest.


Parting greeting from our newest kid, Tatiana.

I tried to make a sappy post here for my husband's birthday* but it just derailed into things that shouldn't be said in public so instead we're going with a generic everyone wish Bucky a Happy Birthday.

* age: what is math and please don't make me math this

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We're just hanging around the house for it, but there will be cake at brunch this weekend.

Our fall babies are now butthead toddlers and we'll soon be having a new batch of kids coming in over the next month or so.

Cute goats this way.

We're looking for part time help with the goats, cows, pigs, chickens, and horses because we turned into a whole animal farm without realizing it.

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So I got an early birthday gift from Vallo. The PI business came through. The one from Blackpoint.

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I know it's pretty last minute, but is anyone free to take Lucy for a couple hours this afternoon? I can bring her to you.

Anyone want my candlestick with the sexy French accent as their Valentine date? He'll really light your fire.



I'm kidding, please don't date Lumiere. I don't want to third wheel carry him around.

Ooh, I have missed the sunlight. And restaurants. And walking without needing to be armed. I could actually make a list, though I was in the middle of a mission. I guess this is something to get used to. Hello! I'm Iris Amicitia, I'm not yet fully sure how much this world knows of mine, but I know mine doesn't know anything about this one.

[Gladio]

Hi, big brother. Don't freak, they told me you were here. Dimension hopping? Is this what happened to Prince Noctis when he disappeared?

Hi! Sharing info of what we know so far! Feel free to leave any locations you've spotted them or information you've found out and I'll update the list:

- THIS [CW: Sketch of Creepy Monster] is what we're deaing with. They're ugly.
- Eyeless, but can sense through smell and sound
- Uh big gross teeth. Assuming it probably hurts to get bit by them but I don't think you turn INTO one if you do. (.... someone please confirm now I'm worried)
- Regular body damage doesn't really hurt them but can slow them down. Normal arrows aren't super effective.
- Destroying the head works though! Beheading, exploding the whole uh- thing. That was cool, by the way. GROSS, but cool.
- Some wards don't seem to hold them back but I haven't been able to figure out what wards consistently do. The Sanctuary is okay but I've seen them go through some of my protection runes in other parts of the forest? Just run straight through.
- Jörmungandr clear bit the head off of one of them earlier and I got it on video. LMK if you want to see it! IT WAS AMAZING

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I had kind of a dumb idea and I was curious if you knew anyone to talk to about it - digital uh, publishing? Scanning of stuff from written documents? That's a thing, right?

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Been cold at nights lately, but these two don't seem to mind the precautions.

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Hey handsome, you free next weekend? I ask, knowing the answer will be yes.

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I have a favour to ask.

I need tips on how to survive acc acclimate?? assimilate into WORDS do well in school.

I am looking for help with:
- Organizing binders
- How to handle bullies (I don't think I'm allowed to make them pee themselves but I am checking just in case)
- Slang
- Is cafeteria food safe?
- Are there a lot of old vampires that pretend to be teenagers to go to school?
- Gym sports and what to expect
- Best way to study

If anyone can think if anything else please let me know. I watched Mean Girls and I don't know if what happens there is true. Twilight didn't make sense either.

My last performance was last night and I am officially on vacation for a week before I head back to the center.

I'm sad I missed the first Capture The Flag game I could have actually not been terrified to play in. I heard the Romans were victorious! Sorry, T! ❤ Next time.

Mental note for when I get back, because I'm too tired to dig out my planner at the moment.

→ Enki Green Initiative + The Art Of Expression
→ Think of another community event. Wine & Paint night? Art Crawl? Demonstration night? Thinking is hard before coffee.

EZEKIEL JONES

Happy birthday! You have one hour to pack a bag for a four night trip. If you don't, I'm sending Jake in to do it for you. See you soon!

Quick poll. If I volunteered to organize a game of Capture the Flag this weekend, how many people would be interested in playing?

HAZEL

Just checking in. Been awhile since we talked.

This has been my second Christmas in Vallo. While there have been some challenges, there has been a lot of joy as well. I'm thankful for everyone that has been a part of my time here and I have no regrets or complaints about being in this time, in this place. And as such, I'll note we're once again putting the final wrap on another year, hopefully with an even brighter future ahead of us. This year I think gave a lot of us greater insight into those futures, too, so think of a step forward as progress towards that.

I'd like to invite you all to a New Year's Eve celebration at the Wilson household - it's not my place, but Sam has given me the go-ahead to write the invitation. There won't be any magic rooms or gardens to worry about, but I'll try to be as good a host as Doctor Strange. No gifts or expectations, you can leave early if you'd like. Or stay in ring in the the next year with us. I'll be working with our resident fireworks experts - BOB is a pleasant conversationalist, by the way - to ensure there's at least a bit of a show at midnight.

You're welcome to bring finger foods or contribute to the drinks on hand, I can only afford so much from Torunn's meadery. But I'm looking forward to seeing you all. Friends and family, you're on mandatory notice - I would very much like an opportunity to spend time with you.

Regards,
Steve

rar( rawr )

We've got a pretty damn delicious almond and chocolate bar two for the price of one this afternoon at Galahd's. Goes great with the eggnog latte.

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Right - here goes nothing -
Hey so, my sister and her new boyfriend were supposed to pop into town for dinner tonight but she couldn't get away from work. I've got way too much food for just me, I was wondering if you wanted to come by for dinner? You're more than welcome to bring Lucy of course.

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Are you sure you want to be back in the office already? I have no problem tossing the work at another intern.

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How do you feel about the upcoming winter celebrations? Are we a 'best avoid them' or 'I will be wearing twinkle lights around my neck for the rest of the year' kind of man?

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Last known coordinates as of a couple hours ago of Strange: coordinates

Apparently he was hiding in caves and disappeared from the location after fighting Carol and absorbing some of her power. Defense Team leads are advising people with powers to still keep away and that if anyone spots him, report in so Wanda can be told and a plan formulated.

Remember, somewhere in there is a version of the Strange we know and we can't punch our way through this one.

Anyone that has small kids or animals that need looking after while dealing with this, the Barnes-Ulric house is available to you.