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This internet thing fuckin provides.

There's this Christmas video going around, like some kind of anniversary viral bit. It's got Catra and this kinda hot lobster(??) chick knocking over a huge lit up and decorated tree and causing all sorts of chaos. "Remember this???" it says, man I'd punch a nun to have the chance to see that shit live.

Think I've watched it like twenty damn times already and it just. gets. funnier.

Went on a Christmas sweater buying spree. Bought way too many, but in my very, very, very slim defense, they're all cute??? Tree Rex, you're killing. Snowman giving peace fingers, and because because Yrsa absolutely is. There's like twelve more, I refuse to be judged.

Oh and we made one too.

Not that I'm impatient or anything, but when do we get to eat the murder birds?

You know, one of the great things about being married is learning new things about your partner, even after we've been together for years.

Like today I found out that Teddy uses a giant magical sword (a sword that that a prophecy proclaimed that whoever could pull this sword from a stone [I know, I know] would become the ruler of space) as a table that he puts his cereal bowl on.

It's things like this that keep the spark alive.

Lindon, a farmer nearby that I have helped with fencing, barn-raising, and general assistance on his property has passed away this evening. He was local to this world and has been a kind soul, helping Mimir and I both understand things about this world. He will be missed.

But it has reminded me of something I had forgotten. People can die here, in this place. Too often, people I have encountered just disappear for various reasons. I do not wish to take that for granted. If you are friendly with anyone from Vallo, please tell them what they mean to you before they are lost.

Does anyone have any tips or advice for acclimating an older sibling to a new one that isn't born yet?

Hatched, I guess. It has to be similar right? Because Tairn and Sgaeyl have an egg that's going to hatch any day now and Andarna has gotten really, really testy. I've tried to make sure I give her extra attention but I think she's jealous of how much attention the egg is getting from Tairn and Sgaeyl and is too stubborn to admit it.

If you don't have any advice but just want to squeal about a baby dragon with me that's okay too.

Should you be in the mood for a sweet treat today, an item per person is on my tab at the Slayer's Cake until close. I considered working with the soups restaurant instead, but I miss Jester I have accepted that sweets walk hand in hand with birthdays and who am I to say otherwise.

This is also year three I have done this, so. Tradition, I suppose.

Though you should go and get soup, also. Support local businesses that I frequent, so they might remain open until I am at least 524.



Oh and on the topic of local businesses: buy books from my husband, please. Thank you.

[Harrow]

Hey folks, so it's been a week of us quietly enjoying this life update, but just wanted to say that I'm probably the luckiest guy around because Dorian agreed to marry me.

That said, no details have been set yet but we would like to celebrate with our people here in Vallo and were hoping that you might all join us for dinner and drinks—and a little theater, because it only feels right to do this at a classy establishment like Taste of Tal'Dorei. Don't worry, Exandrians. Already cleared it to make sure the show that night doesn't feature any present company or friends back home. Safe for one night.

So if you're free next Saturday at 7 and would like some food and alcohol (or not alcohol) on us, we really hope to see your faces.

My birthday and my wedding anniversary are coming within the next two weeks and I have three requests in regards to these events:

1. I would like to not be turned into a younger version of myself, an older version of myself, or a version of myself that was an Echo Knight and Taskhand.

2. I would like for Aeor to not do something silly and bring with it snow, wild magic, and Aeorian hunters.

3. I know that it is early for the holidays and the culprit is rather contained, but I would also like to suggest that I would like to not be pulled into a Christmas town.

These things can happen at another time, but not within the next two weeks, thank you very much. I would like to enjoy getting older in peace and also be myself to give my husband his anniversary gift on the correct day. That is all, thank you.



Oh, another:

4. I would like for those of you with an interest to listen to my most recent podcast. It is, as the children might say, a banger.

Look I get holidays and celebrations and all that shit, but after last night I kind of feel like every fucking day should be Halloween. Those shots were amazing and the decorations? Fuck yeah, it's kind of like telling the Ninth back home that they don't know shit about amazing decor. Had a fucking blast and kind of want to do it again already. Why just once? Don't tell me "oh we gotta save up the energy to make it worth it" or some asshole comment like that.

If I showed up in like April and disappeared in July or something like that, I'd be pissed for missing out on something like this. So here's my proposal - once a month is fine for compromise.

... getting Harrow to show a little leg is in no way a motivator for this post.

Somebody tell me it's perfectly normal for the first ultrasound to look like a literal peanut. Just kept thinking of this fucker.

[FILTERED TO ADAM]

Stuck a copy in the inside pocket of your anniversary gift for safekeeping. She's our freaky little peanut.

Okay okay alright

I have spent all fucking day being hounded by a flock of ravens or crows or some shit and it's starting to get creepy. Is this a Hallowhat'sitween thing? Am I just fucking lucky?

Unlucky? I mean shit, we already knew that.



Anyway, don't go outside, Letters.

FILTER: ATREUS, KEITH, SHIRO
[ sent is a selfie, Yrsa's head under his chin and both of them flashing peace signs at the camera. he's got a bit of a sheepish smile on his face. ]

Sooooo.... what'd I miss?

[/filter]

posted a few hours after the above
Hey, Catra...

With the holiday coming up, do we need to make a list of costumes that people are planning on donning themselves in should we have a repeat of previous years and we have some oddities occurring and running around the streets and forest?

It feels responsible, but I also understand should we be embracing chaos.

Hey, it's Halloween next week and apparently I've made it my mission in this place to throw parties as we've done some pretty good Halloween parties at the Keep so guess what: doing it again.

So, details:

Halloween, starting at 7PM (Yes, I know it's a Thursday. Drink responsibly or don't, I'm not your dad and it's your Friday hangover.)
Greyskull Keep
Come in costume or I'll give you shit

PS: This is not associated with the Youth Center (off the hook, Storm) so I don't have to be professional.

GILMORE & VEX

Hey guess what, I'm going to throw a party if you want to help.

( Last minute Samhain costume ideas from the local shop I guess 😂 )

Needs more cleavage. I'm going to look for a fae one next WISH ME LUCK.

[FILTERED TO FRIENDS AND FAMILY OF THE KOGANES (PLUS KEITH)]

So things have been chaotic with the memory issues and now pumpkins attacking students among other things, but I haven't forgotten my husband's birthday, I promise. I just forgot to say anything about it. That's different.

Anyway, anyone who's free to come out to the cabin tomorrow for a barbecue around 6 is welcome. I set up a glow in the dark paintball course outside. It has swords that can land a paint splatter if you'd rather sneak up on the people that prefer guns.

Since he's not a fan of surprises, I'll let him see all of this. Kipp says he wants to help make your cake so uh. Sorry ahead of time. Love you.

Having to explain one's resume in a job interview when you have had only one set of duties your entire adult life and it doesn't really translate easily to this sort of setting? Awkward, yet somehow also easier than one might have expected. I like to think it's my natural charm, more than anything else. (It's hereditary.) (Not magical, though I understand clarifying that unprompted makes it seem as though the opposite might be true. Let's move on from this before I get myself into unwarranted trouble.)

That said, I am now gainfully employed and will be found at the Great Library, where I was spending much of my time at already. It seemed only right.

And rather exciting? As I said, only one job for my adult life and this is going to be quite different than training to run a city, so! I don't start until next week, but come and see me and make me work, please and thank you.

For the record, I just watched a number of jack-o-lanterns roll around campus, trying to bite at the ankles of students running around and away from them between classes. I was able to stop one with a firebolt, but the person it was chasing seemed more irritated that they were covered in hot pumpkin goo than that I had saved their ankles from being gnawed on, so—everyone else has to fend for themselves, now.

Anyway, happy Tuesday? I hope your feet aren't chewed on by a pumpkin today.