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In war, I'd prefer a dishonest man to a man who was unreliably honest. Predictability goes a long way in tactics: you can't control the players, but you could rely on what you believe them most likely to do in the situation they're in. Which is one reason why Vallo is so maddening to me: the arrivals and departures don't make sense. They aren't predictable. No amount of logic, big brain, cunning or forethought can predict what will happen in the day-to-day, which makes for lousy endings. Heartbreak. Broken relationships. But Vallo gives you just enough to keep you hopeful. Because for some, there is hope. The waiting, the not knowing - it makes everything sharper. Brighter.

Which is all to say: I was gone for four months, taken to some strange world where I worked in a bar called the Mos Eisley Cantina. Luckily, I was the prettiest one there (save Earl, Earl had these gorgeous magenta fronds you would not believe), and I learned how to fly a spaceship and things were mostly fine, save how very much I missed the lot of you. And then one day, right when I was beginning to think I might never make my way back, I came back to this place just in time to see more departures.

See? Maddening.




But I am very glad to be back.

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So, those of you with more experience with this, what's the usual reaction when Vallo takes away your spiky-haired best friend who is also your only employee? Is it stress eating? Because I'm stress eating.

Is it fixed yet? I'm tired of feeling like this. I haven't had a cold since I was a pre-teen. Uuuuuuugh.

[Filtered to Defense Team B, sent early morning]

How is everyone feeling today?

I know that with this magical pollution affecting people, along with the trouble with the elementals, it would be selfish in the extreme to take the day for personal reasons, but if we're not short-staffed then I would beg leave to stay home today.

If, however, you're feeling poorly, please stay home to rest.

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The staff down at the Wiz's asked me to pass along that they're hosting some races on the 23rd this month.

There will 3 races - an A and B Pool and then a fun run. A and B are based on skill so if you've had experience riding chocobos, or just a similar animal, A pool is probably for you. B if you're new to the whole thing. The fun run is for anyone, silly outfits are required.



(( sign up sheet here ))

Attention people who expressed interest in a roller derby league:

This is officially happening! I'm still working on ironing out the specifics right now, but things are coming soon. I'll be popping up again in a few weeks with info about skating lessons for anyone who needs them.

Please no one start the end of the world, or try to take over Vallo in the meantime. Thanks.

[MARLENE]

Hey you. Any plans tonight? Because if not, now you do. If you're interested. I'm not that pushy.

[Filtered to anyone who checked up on him during the weekend*]
If none of your characters commented on his post but would've anyway, feel free to assume

I would like to apologize to anyone who tried to check in on me this weekend. I had wanted to be alone, and Sutton Cottage was following my wishes.

I am [...] not used to having people who care about my well-being. Back home, I had spent most of my time alone with my books, and at the time, that had been enough for me. And so, it seems, I prefer to retreat back to them when things are difficult.

Thank you, all of you, for being my friend. I do appreciate your care and concern, even if I may not have seemed like it at the time. I will endeavour to not isolate myself again.

[Posted several hours after the disappearance notice went out]

well, happy birthday to me I suppose.

Random thoughts on a Tuesday night. Leave a comment here if you'd have any interest in bringing Roller Derby to Vallo. Either playing or spectating. The idea got stuck in my head earlier, and want to see what the public opinion is before I spend any more time thinking about it.

[TEXT MESSAGES TO EMMELINE DANVERS-VANCE]

» Still with me, yeah?

[TEXT MESSAGES TO IRIS AMICITIA]

» Hi you.
» How would you like to join Deci and I for some drinks this week?

Hello, Vallo... supposedly, I'm not supposed to be the age I am now because it's the 2020s but apparently that's a thing that happens. Did you figure out how to send people back to their worlds or is that something that's a work in process here?

This loud little bloke strolled right into Puddifoot's with me yesterday morning, then followed me straight home after I'd gone through the books. He's officially been here twenty-four hours, has made himself comfortable at the window, and refuses to be shooed away. I suppose that means I have no choice but to accept I have a cat now.



My ears will never be the same. I haven't figured a name yet, but whatever it is should be a comment on his volume, I think.

[ TEXTS: THALIA / JAMES ]

» You.

[ NETWORK: FLYING BROOM MAKERS, MINDERS, AND ENTHUSIASTS ]

Even with setbacks, I have broom bases ready to evolve. Who's ready to make some magic - literally?

As much as I love the slow pitch game and an extra excuse to drink on a weeknight, I've got some excess energy to burn today. The skin-crawling restlessness has been hitting me hard, and I'm guessing I'm not the only one who could stand to blow off some steam.

How many supers or enhanceds out there are up for a Clash of the Titans-style baseball game tonight? Full strength, liberal use of powers (not against each other, but in the pursuit of the ball), no holding back.

Kamala, Rogers Sr. and Jr., Kratos, Stark, consider yourselves drafted.

EDIT: Come by to the Avengers Compound grounds [coordinates] any time tonight between 6-7pm. Spectators welcome, food and drinks provided. Teams will be picked then and there, as soon we get a final player total.

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[ 12:01 a.m. ]

[ FAM & FRIENDS ]

As is my right, I wanted to be the first to say not only happy birthday, but happy first Vallo birthday, to my husband. You drive me mad at times but I can't imagine my life without you. I truly wouldn't want any other life than the one I have with you and Harry.

I love you, Jamie. Happy birthday.

Now, unless his birthday ends up as community eventful as mine, I'd like all of you to come to dinner.