vallo

The sun is shining, the birds are singing. No threats in sight. I have decided today is a good day. I will try a flavored coffee.

Between these classes and the jobs I find, I generally keep myself busy. But if there were to be something to keep me very occupied right now, that would be fantastic. This is also the first time I am using this device without speaking in it. It's finnicky.

[Hazel]
I think I am doing this right. Are you well? They haven't come near you, have they?

I haven't been here too long, by anyone's recording of time, but it seems enough to get attached. I met a sister I never got to know in my world, and now she is gone. In my homeland, Andromache was a legend.

[Arthur]

I'm at loose ends, and I don't like it. Does Atlantis need more help?

Hi! Oh, gods, am I doing this right? Where's Eros when you need him I've been here for a few days now and finally decided to brave the network to ask those of you who've been here longer than me if you have any good suggestions for staying busy? Or getting involved? It's just that, so far, I've managed to not freak out about pretty much any of this but I have a feeling that might happen sooner rather than later when the full scope of everything hits me and I'd really like to distract myself from it for as long as I can Has anyone come up with an Outlanders Guide for Exploring Vallo?

This is mostly for the Defense Department, but I'm sharing with everyone in an effort to not miss anything important.

I'm looking for anyone who can help with an air search to collect information on the Pterodactyls. The goal is to find where they're coming from, but I'd also like a clear idea of where they can mostly be found, and if they're causing any damage. I'll need people who can fly (powers, tech, ship, it doesn't matter how), to help with a coordinated search that will start tomorrow.

Let me know if you're interested. The search will start at 8 am.

If anyone has a piloting experience but no ship, let me know. I have a jump ship that can be taken up in the search.

One minute, cleaning weapons while ignoring a stack of paperwork for New Asgard's ships, next, not anywhere near home. And while I am used to strange things, this was certainly not how I expected my afternoon to go.

Helpful people, though, gave me decent run down, a video to watch and this phone. They said I might know people here - I'm Valkyrie, from New Asgard by way of Asgard and Sakaar, and I'm in dire need of a drink to wrap my head around all of this.

The forest has gone completely dark out here by the Jedi Temple. Is anyone else experiencing this?

I have not entirely disliked being forced to learn the advanced conveniences of this place and time. As such, I have decided that I cannot continue living as if this is my home. That means there are things I need to learn. I have signed up for something called a Community College. But I cannot fit in the classrooms so I have been directed to something called a Zoom.

[Atreus, Game boy]
I require your assistance.

I think I've tired of not knowing. I participated in the agoge for a short while, enough to learn the Gortyn Code, but my education has been [...] different since then. I have tried looking at what your school offers, but one of the things I do not know well is this device. So; is there any sort of classes to get me more used to everything, and an update on all the words that really escape me? You would be surprised what just doesn't translate.

Reminder for all the back to school kids and parents/guardians - annual exams and all medical expenses are covered by the DOA at the Chakrabarti Clinic. So if you need to get your annual exam done because you haven't done it yet or need a sports physical done, come down and see us! Edited to add: These are not mandatory things (unless the sport you're playing requires it, but that's up to your coaches and schools), but they are recommended. I know doctors and hospital settings can be scary for some, but there's nothing to be scared of. I talk all patients through everything I do and we move at each person's comfort level.

Sex ed is cancelled this upcoming Sunday, but first aid is still on for Saturday. We're still hiring and can use more support staff - janitorial, clerical, and interns are needed and welcomed!

[ FILTERED TO ELIOT WAUGH ]
Are you up for a night in? We can watch something on Netflix and cuddle. You can tell me about how Ted is settling in.

Anyone in the mood for comfort food and distractions? I need gumbo immediately.

[Zee]

I found my Praetor robe and badge in my closet today. It was only one day, really. I miss my friends from home and I hope I'm a good leader for the Legion. Frank's done pretty well and I think we'll work well together. Still kind of weird sometimes. Either way, I guess there's not too much point in dwelling on it.

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.

( OOC )

[IN FLAWLESS ANCIENT EGYPTIAN]
Great Amun, why am I being tested?

[IN FLAWLESS ANCIENT GREEK]
I have been told I can contact people through this device, but I do not think I have anyone to contact. Are you sure it is meant for me?

[IN HALTINGLY CLASSICAL LATIN]
Can anyone hear me? My name is Bayek of Siwa.

“Δεν με νοιάζει, όλα αυτά είναι ανοησίες. Μαγεία?*”

“[...] και μου λες ότι δεν είναι αυτό που ήρθε πριν* ”

[...] I mean I can understand you [...] what do you mean? [...] Maláka [...]


(A Few Moments Later)

Chaire [...] strange device. If you are of Those Who Came before I stand ready. So know me, for I am Kassandra of Sparta and I have seen what you do to innocents. My [...] well someone with authority on the subject has told me plenty. I know how to fight [... ] you.

(* please pretend this is Ancient Greek)

tw: discussion of pregnancy in comments

Things I didn't miss:

Nearly burning down the house trying to make a Thanksgiving dinner.

Things I am missing:

Black Friday. I need new boots and do not want to pay full retail thank you very much.

((pls to ignore the tag dump on this))