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One month left of free soup and then this happens.

For those keeping track, this odd switching of alternate selves does indeed seem to be temporary as I have been informed that my bruised face is due to having been a different version of myself for several days.

Ongoing, of course, but temporary.

BLUE

I apologize for abandoning you. How are you holding up?

Well, I woke up in Aeor, except it is not really Aeor. I was alongside my uh friend well colleague? incredibly attractive it was complicated and it became both less and more but now very good friend, except now he is my husband (I am at least fairly certain; feel free to correct my possible assumptions while I blush furiously in a corner if I am wrong). We were in the dome, except--well, no. Let me stop myself there as that one was pretty much the same, all told. Right on down to

I was expecting some weird and mysterious magical shenanigans that I would need explained to me when we decided to go and explore pre-Calamity cities without backup, but this is rather next level.

Please tell me I'm not the only one who woke up with an issue this morning. Who the hell is LAUREN

I went to Soups Soups Soups Soups for breakfast soup this morning, only to find that they are closed due to vandalism and damage done to the interior and exterior overnight. It looked fairly extensive, with windows broken and the dining and kitchen areas in full disarray.

This is vexing for a number of reasons and I would like to know who would do such a thing, immediately.

It has been some time since I discussed the podcast, so here I am doing so.

The next installment will drop tonight and be available wherever you listen to podcasts and I will be discussing cantrip spells and their versatility if you think creatively, why Graviturgy is the best school of magic (something I am very balanced and not at all biased about), and a deep dive into the riveting fall-themed argument of Pumpkin Spice Latte vs. Apple Cider vs. Hot Chocolate. Where do I fall on such matters? I suppose you will have to listen and find out. Such mystery, such suspense.

Also, should anyone magically inclined or knowledgable in the area have a few hours to dedicate to a conversation on the topic and not mind being featured in said podcast, please let me (or Blue) know and we can discuss further. It is always nice to have others involved, so.

Unrelated, but I will be turning 123 next week. This feels like a potentially auspicious number.

[FILTERED TO EXTENDED FAMILY AND FRIENDS]

Projecting Tucker & Dale vs. Evil on the side of a barn if you've got nothing better to do. Doubt we'll get much more time with this one There's a fire pit and a bounce house and leftover cake that looks like an icing bomb went off but tastes pretty damn good. Insult it and get your ass kicked off my farm.


And, fuck. I don't know. I guess I just wanted to say I'm glad to be alive. It's nice to say that and actually fucking mean it. Didn't know it was possible for a long time there. Anyway, it wouldn't be true without you assholes so. Thanks.

Group Text: Knights of the Round Table ((aka friends and second generation family))

--Okay I'm about to say something weird.
--I'm at the Library--which is not the weird part, of course. Actually, I found a really interesting book about secret societies and codes and I think I lost track of time.
--I think my young dad is here.
--I'm so excited to show him everything, but also, as my nearest and dearest, no one tell him about the pixies last week.
--We can all agree that that was a simple misunderstanding and that we all learned something new from it.

Text to: Mom

--Hi, really sorry but I think we're going to have to be a little late to the Save the Grey Buckeye protest.
--You'll understand in a minute.

Text to: Dad
--Hi
--Look up.

I'm told this is where I should ask about this, but if anyone sees this guy around, I'll pay handsomely for information leading to him.

Don't kill him. Or I'll kill you.

Thanks.

I've been told that this is the best place to go if someone wants to introduce themselves on arrival here. Which I want to say that this is quite an interesting device, though I feel like I've only scratched the surface on what it can actually do. It's like a very complicated sending stone.

Anyway, introduction: I'm Octavia, I'm originally from Baldur's Gate, which I am also told is not here and most people haven't heard of, and I have been here just long enough to sample a hot pumpkin spice drink served by a quite grumpy pixie and something called a pizza cone. Both were delicious, though the latter was exceptionally greasy which I think only added to how delicious it was? Regardless, an interesting change from camp cooking.

That done, I could use some help with some direction? I'm hoping to track down spell components (amber rod, lodestone, glass cone, and bat guano in particular) and something that can act as a casting focus, as mine didn't arrive here with me.

And finally, thank you to everyone who has been kind and tolerant to Astarion since he's been here. You may not know me yet, but I do appreciate.

( It's not a minivan, but... )

It's my first autumn in Vallo. On a scale from 1 to 10, how intense is Halloween here? Does shit get wild or what? I've noticed the uptick in pumpkin stuff and now there's search engine crap (getting ahead of this now: I will not be shamed for my fanfic prefs) but I didn't know if it got worse as the month went on or what.

So by now ah- most of you are aware we had a situation at the Library. We still don't have all of the details - I don't know if we ever will, but what we do know is this:

Ashurbanipal, King of Assyria, approached the library this morning, and challenged King Noctis in an attempt to rule Vallo? Unaware that Noctis is not the King of Vallo.

He threatened Nancy, and the Library wards went defensive, one of the skeletons was killed in the mess, and the King took that as a challenge.

The library went into lockdown mode, and there was a fight. I do believe they underestimated a whole group of librarians.

Nancy was able to knock the amulet off of the King's neck, and that was when the skeletons all disappeared? We have it now, but the amulet is damaged, and the king is gone. I put it in a protected vault for the moment but we'd feel more comfortable if one of the covens takes it, so we're going to reach out to them later for that.

We do have some casualties and people are being taken to the clinic now, but I don't think anything was fatal. Mike, Darlington took Nancy there just a few minutes ago and you may want to visit.

Full disclosure that I am also on my way there now, but I was told by triage that it "should be an easy heal". I didn't even realize I just had a

If anyone has any other information to share, we'd love to hear it at the library, since we'll be documenting this in its entirety.

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Because I had absolutely no signal on our honeymoon (it was planned that way) I just want to say thank you to everyone who made it to our wedding last Saturday. You all looked fabulous by staying on theme. Now that we've been back for a little over 24-hours-ish, I have pictures. You're all stuck having to look at them because my husband (I know I said I would never be this person, but marriage changes you and I am a changed woman) looked good.

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I'm still managing the rest of the week off from Nino's so don't come looking for me there if you want pizza or good customer service. Nothing exploded while we were gone? I feel like I would have sixth-sensed it from our getaway, but worth asking anyway.

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How far back in time does Vallo pull people from? I think I saw an ancient Assyrian (possibly Sumerian? I'm not an expert on the period) walking very purposefully through the town this morning. I thought about asking him, then recalled the elephant's 'satiable curiosity and decided I should probably not. (Kipling is problematic, but I retain my childhood fondness for the Just So Stories nonetheless).

[Filtered to the Great Library]
The east wing bathroom poltergeist is back. Gansey, do you think you could shoo him off until the exorcist can get here? I've put up the Out of Order sign in the meantime in hopes that no one else gets sprayed in the face by the bathroom sink.

I took several videos of my husband as a kraken, for those who missed it and would like to see. He's very impressive.

BLUE

I have been doing research. You said that you did not require a bachelorette party. My research, however, is claiming this is very essential and something that someone in my role or equivalent would plan, so I am checking: are you sure you do not need this celebration? I would be happy to plan something for you, even if.

KIR

About Willi
I know you have grown fond of
Do you feel Willi is essential toward your life happiness
If Willi was at the shop, would you

Can you think of anything else that you may require for school? I know this is an unpleasant subject, but anything else you can think of that we can get before next week, I would like to hear of it.

CALEB

Also I changed my mind. Willi can stay at the house.

The farm is half under water. Anybody with water powers want to come help us out? I can pay. Or dream you up something if money's not your thing.

[FILTERED TO FRIENDS OF ANY GANGSEY (GANSEY, BLUE, ADAM, RONAN, MATTHEW) & GANGSEY]

Ok look I'm in waders right now but I still need to fucking say this or I'll forget until the night before and Parrish will be bitchy with me. Gansey and Sargent engagement party, this friday night, at the great library. Technically it's a birthday party for the runt too so like, give her a noogie or something. There will be two cakes, so nobody give me any shit.