vallo

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Hello. Does anyone know anything about slime specimens? I was talking to Dr. Bellner tonight and he had one on the ship, but it went missing. He said it was under control but I don't believe him.

Kit seems to think that's a bad omen, a slime specimen going missing on a spaceship. I think we should keep an eye on the labs if we can.

Has anyone been able to establish communications back home? I'd like to check in with my brother when we can.

Hey there, newcomers--and also not-newcomers, since I've been told everyone should be connected onto our networks now. Obviously let us know if that's not the case--well, I guess you wouldn't be seeing this if it wasn't, so. Let us know if it is and that's one thing done.

Anyway, I'm Orym and it really is nice to see some new faces, even if it's from strange circumstances. (I say that as though arriving via tree onto a space station is normal, but after a few years it really is.)

If there's anything you need or have questions about, let us know.

Hi, everyone. I’m sure you’re all aware of the very recent round of vanishing friends and family again. The DOA has received reports from Vallo PD of a rash of locals disappearing again as well. It looks like we’re dealing with another portal, likely the one I’m sure we’ve all seen hovering over the mountaintops.

I received word from Keith Kogane a few minutes ago that he’d taken the Black Lion up to take a closer look through the portal. He reported seeing nothing more than stars and darkness but received readings of a lack of oxygen as he ventured out farther.

It is the DOA’s belief that, much like last month, the missing are on the other end of this new portal. With that in mind, please reply if you meet the following criteria:

You would like to be a member of the rescue team.

You have a usable spacecraft and are open to transporting teammates through the portal.

We’re going to move on this as quickly and efficiently as we can. Those who reply should report at 4:30 PM with packed bags here: [mountain coordinates].

Eat some Oreos, take care of yourself, and tell people you love them. It doesn't solve anything, but I think it helps a little.

Gangsey

I'm going to go get some of my things and the cat, and then I'm going for a walk. I might sit out with the cows for awhile too.

Love you.

[TEXTS TO ADAM]

» so hypothetically
» let's say I found a baby

So introduction 2.0? I'm Violet, I missed most of you arriving because I got here when everyone was gone, I guess? I added to the black dragon population since Tairn arrived a few days after I did, you might've seen him if you were at the battle, or at our first training session with our new Defense team.

I've noticed our world has a lot of different rules for dragons, so I figured I should go over them. Mostly so it's not awkward, again, when I speak for him? I promise I don't forbid him from talking or anything, it's just that our dragons only speak to their riders and other dragons. So if he's not talking to you, it's not personal, it's just you aren't worthy no that's rude his person.

Second is that, technically, it's considered rude to them for someone to talk directly to a dragon that isn't your own? But Tairn promised he'll be open-minded and he's not going to eat any allies who do. He just may not be in the mood to answer.

And this isn't really a rule but he has a mate back home that isn't here, so Tairn is crankier than usual. I can't blame him, it sucks, and actually physically hurts him to be away from her for long. He won't hurt anyone on purpose unless they threaten me or him, though.

If you have any questions, feel free to ask. I probably can't answer everything because dragons keep a lot of secrets, but this place even being weird and chaotic is a lot more calm than home and no one's even tried to murder me once.

[A letter to Ronan and Adam, delivered by Motley the crow]
[idk if they've ever seen Fitz' writing before, but they might notice that Fitz' normally fair hand is a little shaky at this time]

I apologize; I think it will be some time before I'm able to come deliver packages for you again. Please feel free to make use of Myblack how you would see fit in the meantime. I have included some money to help pay for her upkeep until I'm able to take it over again. I'll be sure to send more in a couple weeks if it's still necessary, but please let me know if you require more.


[Private to Sam Wilson]

I will not be well enough for patrol tomorrow, and I doubt I will be for some time. I hope this isn't too much of an inconvenience.

So it's mostly one big fucking blur but I got the gist Market's just straight up free this week. Come get what you want or message me to get it delivered.

[FILTERED TO GANGSEY]

We need to talk about all the best ways to shut me down fast. Gansey, you remember everything over there, right? You can tell them what worked and what didn't? Adam knows all my weak spots. The wonky knee, shit like that. Matthew, for fuck's sake could you just promise me you'll really think about leaving me in the dust instead of sticking around to suffer? I'd appreciate it.

And hey. Fuck I love you guys. Sorry I get fucking awful when I'm alone.

Um hey. I probably should have said this yesterday, but I just kind of woke up and I'm doing this quick before I get my phone confiscated.

Anyone else notice the big creature come out of the portal? It was kind of near the end and I might have been bleeding everywhere distracted, but I swear it looked like the one that created it in the first place.

And I hope everyone's doing okay. Yesterday was a lot.

Ronan

I TOLD you to rest
What happens next time when you



Ronan, you scare me

Are you okay?



Adam

Hi.

I don't know if you saw, but, there was a mission yesterday to rescue our people who had been captured. Gansey's okay, I didn't get to see him a lot during it but I think he has some bumps and bruises.

Ronan was hurt more. It was pretty chaotic but I think he was limping when I saw him.

I figured you'd want to know, and if you could pass it along?

[FILTERED TO RONAN LYNCH]

Ronan Niall Lynch what the hell do you think you are doing?

(( posted after the merging ))

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Did anyone else feel that?

Soooo... if anyone wants to come help round up some of these tentacle cats at Boyd's that'd be great. I counted at least eight, possibly more. Five for sure have run off somewhere in the shop with various tools which I'd love to get back to, you know, do work. Menaces. Completely adorable, but menaces still the same.

Ever since New Year's Eve people have had ideas about what new "fun" toppings they can request on pizza like they did at the charity event. Too much warm fruit. And finally today someone said they wanted strawberries, peaches, and pickled radishes with scrambled eggs and I just

I no longer work at Nino's. I quit. It was that or jail. Find a new place to knife fight out back.

FRIENDS OF GANSEY (BUT GANSEY CAN ALSO SEE.)

A certain someone's birthday is next Wednesday. Now that I have oodles of free time, you're cordially invited to clear the evening. We're doing whatever Gansey wants.

Does anyone have any toddler-friendly ideas for Christmas or Solstice celebrations? We've only been able to do things at home or with Julian and Emma in the past few years, because we've had to keep a low profile, but that isn't as much of a problem here and I'd like to take the opportunity for us to go a little overboard this year as a family.

Also any tips to get a "cool" teenager to wear a matching "decidedly uncool" family sweater.

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Has anyone experienced having ah- two spouses, here, from two separate times?

To explain a little further; Will and Jem were connected and shadowhunter partners before I met them. I had a connection with both of them, and ultimately became engaged to Jem. Circumstances out of our control separated us, but with his blessing, I later married Will. This was a hundred and fifty years ago. We had a full and happy and wonderful marriage with him, until he passed.

I'm immortal, so I continued on as I am now, but grieving. It took decades, but Jem was healed and we were able to be together again, we married a few years ago and now we have Mina.

They are both here, and I am very lucky, make no mistake, to be lucky enough to have them. Will is from the early days of our marriage, and Jem is from our current time - they're both very happy to be with each other again, as we've always loved all of each other, bonded as family. But it is becoming a little awkward and I haven't figured out how to breach the "who am I married to" topic in terms of intimacy with them.

I know this place is strange so if anyone has any advice, I welcome it.

The hangover is a little brutal this morning, but a toasty fire and this cash prize are fixing me right up. Thank you to everyone who worked on the race. It was incredible. Sometimes awful and terrifying? But only in the best way. Really, you guys are geniuses. I'm going to need that resort trip just to stop feeing twitchy every time someone comes around a corner too fast.

Great job to all the other racers too. I bombed last year, so please excuse me while I swim around in this win just a little longer. I won't rub it anyone's face.

Well maybe Atreus's face, but only a tiny bit.

Hey folks! I know the weather has thrown us all for a loop but we at Mushroom Hill want to make your stay as festive and easy as possible! I'm Matthew, I'm a part of organizing the activities here, you'll see Talcott helping me, and together we are going to have SO much Christmas cheer.

You'll find printed schedules with events going on for as long as you're here--I'm personally really looking forward to the gingerbread house demo and have just barely resisted eating the materials so there will be things to build with! Later, we'll have a full on competition, which is going to be SO good, both artists and chefs really get into it! We also have ice skating lessons at the pond, there are firepits that we'll have s'mores and hot chocolate, in the lobby we'll be decorating the tree and singing carols, there are ornament and garland creating stations that will popup, and there's sledding, snowboarding, and skiing for all levels! And! We're super lucky to have yoga practice going on twice in the morning, afternoon, and evening. We'll also have opportunities to give back to the community by making Christmas cards and putting together baskets of goodies, because it's important for everyone to feel seen and cared for at all times. :)

There's so much going on, and it'll happen for as long as the snow sticks around, so don't feel like you're going to miss anything! Of course, you can just explore and discover everything on your own, but if you need an excuse to get to know people, come hang out! :))))))))))))

Elves

Is that Tinsel AND Whimsy here?? Christmas Connections sent two of the best! You guys rock around the Christmas tree. :)))))))))) The Big Guy put me on a mission but if you need anything, even just cookies and cocoa, just say so, I'll be right there!!

Ronan

( Christmas gifs beware )