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Hello Vallo people! Alexis Rose here, to inform you about our Apothecary specials this holiday season. We have nourishing goat milk lotions and soaps, special coconut oil lotion bars for the shower, a nifty coffee body scrub, and a Miracle Salve that will solve all your dry skin problems (itchy hands and windburn are the worst this time of year). All handmade, locally sourced, not tested on animals! And in a variety of winter scents as well - peppermint, orange clove, sparkling pine, gingerbread waffles, and more.

Also, we'll have a bin at the Apothecary for the toy drive. Pick up a few stocking stuffers or pampering doo-dads while you're there! And we're also ready for all your white elephant needs. My fabulous associate, Tal, has put together a good many already-prepared gift baskets, to pick up for white elephant contributions, in a variety of themes! We've got "Peppermint Delights," "Keep Your Hands/Claws Moisturized," and a "Help, I've Partied Too Hard" basket featuring a hangover helper tea (rooibos), coffee, a smooth milk chocolate bar, homemade detox juice (it's a secret recipe), a cucumber cooling mask, and a rose and chamomile cleanser.

So yes, come see us. And stay fabulous and warm!


( filtered to friends, idgaf who replies to this filter :D )

[FILTERED TO PEOPLE WHO LIKE TO PARTY INCLUDING JACK AND BITTY]

Fuckers, Fuckas, and Fuckees, you are cordially invited to attend the Christmas Before Christmas Celebration of the Mother Fucking Year and I do mean it's going to be something else. It's Jack O'Lantern Frenchface Zimmermann's Equality Bash. December 3rd. 7pm. Bring your A game bros because this is gonna go for hours. This isn't some fuckin sexist bachelor losing your freedom bullshit, so all orientations and genders (or lack of) are welcome to come party your god damn brains out to celebrate the life and times of two of the best people I know and I sure hope you can handle it because for real bros, we'll take care of you respectfully if you can't handle the Christmas tub juice. Everyone's safe.

Then you have 48 hours to get your shit together for the wedding. Tell everyone so this shit isn't MISSED and then I have to listen to people complain about missing something this bad ass.

[FILTERED TO PEOPLE WHO DON'T LIKE TO PARTY BUT AREN'T JACK AND BITTY]

Dearest Friends and Fuckin Compatriots, you're invited to attend a showing of the life and times of two grand fucking people who are about to get married. A lot of work has gone into an amazing documentary and we're setting up a pretty wicked fucking theater room to watch it in. Drinks and snacks will of course be provided, so you don't even have to BYOB, just BYO Ass and put it in a seat. It's sure to be a treat and I want you all to enjoy yourselves. December 3rd. 7pm. Don't be late!

FYI as a personal favor to me, I'm marketing this as a wild fuckin bash so if you hear people talking about it that's why and I need you to help keep that illusion going. It's going to be a major fuckin surprise all right, please don't ruin it. Just separating this out so you bros are all comfortable coming out to this without having to feel like a wallfuckinflower or some shit, it's all good. Lardo's put a goddamn lot of work into this, come out and support it?

[FILTERED TO PEOPLE WHO JUST WANT TO BE SOCIAL SO PARTY OR NO PARTY IS FINE BUT AREN'T JACK AND BITTY]

December 3rd. 7pm. Come out and be fuckin social for a good time. It's being marketed as a huge bash or whatever, so play the fuck along, but I can promise you'll enjoy yourself. You're probably seeing two filters on this post, don't ruin the goddamn surprise or you'll have to see Lardo after class and bro, you don't want that, I promise you.

Peace the fuck out, I have to take pie to the boss.

Greetings, Vallo denizens of all persuasions! I have a couple of announcements I wanted to share with the class before I enjoyed my Cinderella latte, which is a pumpkin spice latte where you substitute half of the pumpkin spice sauce pumps for white mocha. You're welcome for the life-changing tip.

1. If you're looking for a good place to eat after the epic hockey match today, Café Tropical is now in the city. It's from my home turf, Schitt's Creek. Really good food sometimes, and the smoothies are an adventure.

2. Into the Woods! Opening night is November 19th. The show runs 'til the 22nd, 7 PM each night with a 2 PM show on Sunday. We've been rehearsing hard, come see us!

3. My Womb Eviction Day is 12/19. I'll be throwing a party someplace so mark your calendars now! More details later, when I get potentially the right permits I'll need for this blowout.


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[Filtered To Teens]*

Hello, fellow teenagers stuck in Vallo!

I think I know most of you, but for those I don't know or might be new, hi, I'm Evie!

I've noticed that there's a lot of us, and we're all from different times and places, so I was thinking, it might be fun to have a party! My castle showed up here about a month ago, and I really haven't had a chance to have a party or anything yet, and I would love to have one, and it would be a good opportunity for us to maybe make some new friends and just have a good time!

I'll provide games and snacks, and I have a pool house, so we could go swimming if we wanted, too!

I was thinking maybe next Saturday so we've got time to plan and get things together? Does that work for everyone?

*[OOC: Filter visible to all characters in the 19 and under crowd. And for clarification, those eternally trapped as teenagers are inculed in this because why the heck not.]

I'm really glad I looked into the pet stores before because my fish are here! I've missed Hot Stuff and the others. But at least I know where to get the food closest to what I get back home. I'll have to clean their tank tomorrow.

People have been super nice today. This lady gave me a discount on a dress I liked and the dolphins were all super cooperative at work. I didn't get splashed once by a mischievous dolphin! And the people at the juice shop gave me a muffin for free.

I hope tomorrow's the same.

Hello, Zuko h No, that's stup Hi, apparently I was here before and
Is there any greeting that doesn't feel awkward? Can we just skip it? Great. I'm Zuko and I'm okay with being here. For now. I don't trust an

Friends, Valloers, countrypeople - lend me your beers.

I'm having kind of a crisis right now? As most of you are well aware by now, I have landed the role of Rapunzel in the upcoming musical entitled Into the Woods. However, my Prince has vanished into the ether. Ergo, I am in need of a Prince to fill the role of the Prince - you don't necessarily have to actually be a Prince, all I ask is that you can carry a tune and that your acting skills surpass those of Pauly Shore in Encino Man.

Can anyone assist?

Also, you know, good morning. That was a long notification list of people who poofed. Rose Apothecary is here for you though. Come see us if you plan to soak in a tub and sob, but also want the water to smell really good when you do.

Okay, first of all, super grateful to those who came out to do some speed dating and to those who helped with the event - those who did help, you are shining stars and I appreciate you. I'm pleased to have brought people together for hookups and/or blossoming new friendships and if you didn't have at least one decent conversation, well, maybe your personality is just terrible but that's okay! It takes all types to make a world, especially a Vallo world!

Speaking of that Vallo world, I'm having a little problem in my apartment right now? And I snapped a photo with my phone because while everyone else gets Pokemon, I got this which is literally a floor-to-ceiling portrait of the fam, and yes, I realize we all look miserable but that's because we were. Whatever.

The problem is that this monstrosity barely fits in my space and if I leave it there it might just go through the ceiling. Is there like, someone who can do a little shrinky-dink with magic or shrinky-dink technology because I don't hate the creepy dead eyes of my family following my every move, I just would rather it be in wallet-sized.

ALSO - fall scents including pumpkin, cinnamon apple, black pomegranate, and berry + fig are now available at Rose Apothecary, in a variety of products! Pamper yourself for autumn and then grab a PSL from Starbucks, because sometimes it's fun to be basic and we should just let people enjoy things~ And if anyone can help with the aforementioned Rose portrait monstrosity, I will give you free hand cream, TIA.

Anyone interested in learning how to work on a ship or learn how to fish in open water? I'm starting a... private business venture. Maybe some sea diving if there's interest in that, too.

[M9]

I bought a ship. ... I'm making payments on a ship. Could use some crew for when I take it out.


And maybe some help paying for the berth at the marina.

Greetings, fellow kidnapped denizens! Alexis Rose, here to make your day just a little bit brighter so put on your cheap Wal-Mart sunglasses because it's time for...

SPEED DATING

Or as I like to call it, Booty Camp.

In honor of Beyoncé's glorious entrance into the world, yes, that Beyoncé whom I once met in Mykonos, there will be a speed dating event on September 4th. Hosted by moi, the event will begin at 6:00 PM and will be held at Ásynja Meadery. Food and drinks available for purchase, but try not to get too sloppy or lose your top too early.

There will be a $10 registration fee, and all proceeds go to benefit the Chakrabarti Clinic, because we all have to take care of ourselves and get those pap smears if that applies to you. If you're interested in signing up or signing up someone else who is too shy to sign up but is sitting around sad and lonely, eyeliner flaking off as they listen to Creep by Radiohead, let us know!

And if there are questions or concerns, direct them to Alexis Rose (that's me), PR Leadership for the DOA, owner of Alexis Rose Communications, and current babysitter of Rose Apothecary.

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filtered to friends of squall*

Squall's birthday is on Sunday, it's supposed to be hot and sunny so I was thinking we could have a party down at the quarry. Starting around 3 - swim for a bit and then get some food brought in and do the whole bonfire thing.

*idk, if you're not sure poke ashe lol

Um. So apparently an entire island from my home showed up. Mako Island. I'd be careful going out there. Back home, it was popular with sharks. Which isn't a big deal, but you know. I don't mind people going around the island, but I'm going to say ask that the Moon Pool be off limits unless I'm there, please. If you see a rope going into a sort of hole, don't go down there. Please.

I might actually need help moving some rocks outside of the underwater tunnel, though. Please.

WHO: Cleo & Alexis
WHEN: August 3rd - later in the day/night
WHERE: Morningside to Mako Island
WHAT: Mako Island shows up in Vallo and life gets a bit weird
TRIGGERS: Probably not?

( Is this an ice cream run? )

When I woke up today, I did not expect to be greeted with a fine adventure, I admit. This is a truly wonderous place, this Vallo, but I confess I do not know what kingdom this is. Still, the very nice young man showed me some moving pictures that explained some. I will make the best of it!

Now, where can a tired old man find some tea?

Had my last follow up with the doctors and got the all-clear. They suggested that I not do any combat for another week or so, but other than that I'm recovering better than they expected. Guess judicious application of healing magic helps. So that's good at least.

I'm just glad it's over and done with. But I really want to spar.

bev.

So we'll pick up your lessons soon. Maybe next weekend?

nyx and sara.

I can be back on the roster probably...August 10? Figure a full month will make the docs happy.

Now that the announcement is out, the glitter cannons have been fired, and opening weekend went by without any crises.... Hey. I'm Arthur. I'm acting as Vallo's ambassador to Atlantis and have been for.. too long.

Anyway, thanks, every one of you that went down there unaware that you were basically proving we weren't there to attack the people of Atlantis. Future thanks for keeping it that way.

I've spent the last few days trying to keep track of how much has changed in the last year+.

[Ray Palmer]

Hey Ray. I'm being told you're on our payroll and that means you're the best bet for working with the Atlanteans on extending our network down there, so no one's cut off when they're visiting anymore. You in?

So the underwater merman adventure was kind of awesome. No one listen to Bev if she talks about musical numbers though. She was underwater too long and got soggy brain. Thanks again, Adam, for the heal! And anyone else who offered. I appreciate it.

Eddie I washed out (get it. Because wet?) at the gift shop, but I found you this today anyway. Don't hit my sheep with it.

I'm back on my feet now so I'm really going to do the looking for a job thing. Instead of mooching off of the rest of my friends.

[Locked to Bill]
Hey, when you've got some time, want to hang out and talk?

Okay, like, announcements:

1. Six has been awesome and if you haven't seen it yet, get yourself to the theater for some culture and flashy costumes. Tomorrow's the last night!

2. Visiting Atlantis was luckily not a one-time thing! Our resident Atlantean Ambassador and Shirtless Model, Arthur Curry, has worked with the kingdom down below to broker an entrance to and from Atlantis. There's a checkpoint you'll need to meet at where you can basically get your fins and be escorted into the kingdom, and tech-savvy people are going to work on underwater communications, but it's like totally this beautiful unification of two dolphins forming a heart shape so no one should ruin it by being all "I want to speak to the manager." Just enjoy it for what it is.

3a. To celebrate this momentous occasion, if you spend $10 at Rose Apothecary for any purchase, you receive a free glitter pot! This glitter is biodegradable and cruelty-free. It also comes out with a dab of olive oil and a cotton pad, so if you want to incorporate it into your sexy body paint activities, be aware. See Klaus Hargreeves for details.

3b. I need an iced golden ginger coconut milk drink immediately.

That's all! Have a super great Saturday out there, Vallo~

What is it like? Being a [...] mer-person?

And if anyone could recommend an art supply store to me that's not too far from Morningside, I'd appreciate it.

[AMY]
Are you gonna do it?