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What the fuck do I do about this big empty house now?

I don't know how common bulettes are across worlds, but I am now two for two days in getting wrapped up in a fight with what I assume is one? I'd only heard and read stories about them back home, but both were massive (which I know might seem sketchy coming from me, but really), had big claws and a massive jaw, and really hurts when they get a hit in on you. Thank you to everyone I got to fight alongside, or I'd probably be.

Anyway, I don't know if it's just coincidence that it happened two days in a row or if they're going to be a thing, so just keep an eye out, I guess. As good of an eye as you can on a creature that burrows around underground and bursts out of nowhere on you.

Also, lost most of the groceries I was bringing back for dinner in the scuffle, so it might be a Taste of Tal'Dorei kind of night, people that live with me.

Just wanted to shout out that if you see me around at any of the Pride events and would like a flower crown to add to your look, don't hesitate to ask for one. I make them with magic, so they last until I more or less forever without wilting and I can do them in whatever flowers or colors you like. It's really my one magical party trick, so I'm happy to do it and share the festivities.

For examples of what I can do, here's mine and Dorian's: ( Cut for images! )

Though, as an FYI, I might look a bit different so don't be too alarmed if you see me on the regular? I'm bigger, I mean. It's weird and I don't know what's up with it or how long it will last, but—yeah. It's a thing.

Okay, last year was me figuring out what this pride thing that's coming up is. Big fan. Love to see it. Always wanted to be in a parade.

Alright, no I haven't, but it was fun anyway.

This year, it's time to go all out and I've been working on fits and with some fucking luck (aka pure skill) I'll be set to go early. That said, if anyone else wants to deck themselves out in something all unique and one of a damn kind, hit me up because I enjoy this shit and am here to help, I guess.

Also in all this summer weather-ness, I've perfected frozen margaritas. Nothing more to say about that, I just wanted to brag.

I was going to come on here to say that everyone should come down to the Crossed Quills to see Dorian perform tonight (and you still should, especially if you haven't seen him already, because he's damn talented), but also—uh. There might be a dress code that I wasn't aware of, because a lot of people are dressed up in full suits of armor?

Not just leather armor of any sort, but metal armor. Helmet and all. I'm not really complaining as it makes the place feel even more like home than normal, but this is also new?

Anyway, more importantly: come and watch a handsome bard sing and play a lute.

Hey. Look at this shit. ( Cut for images! )

Fucking great, I know.

If anyone would like a place to rest and revise between examinations, there are plenty of cushions and a supply of coffee at my pavilion. Also there is probably less chance of being attacked by one of those bunyip-like things that are around the place, and I will take care of them if any happen to come onto the grounds. I am very tired of having my studies always interrupted.

This is like.. probably a little late since its literally the day before, but if you're having any thoughts about the prom, I say you should go for it. Date or not. Last year's was absolutely magical and I'm so glad I got the chance to go.

Filter: Library Crew

I know it's going to be a Saturday and there's that many hours that we're open but if you got plans to go and you need an extra few hours to get ready for the party, I can step in. Do anything extra that needs to be done.

So after my whole earth titan thing had some folk surprised, it had me thinking. We've all got some kind of weird life story, tragic or magical or funky or otherwise, from before we were all forced to live in merriment here in Vallo. So tell me, or the class at large, something about yourself that's shocking. Could be personal, could be weird world shit (though that's been asked about before, so no fucking repeats because that's cheating), could be adventures had. I don't care, I just want to be entertained because I finished this documentary about weird cheese and am real hung up about it.

Also yesterday was my birthday (and no one else's, don't believe the rumors) (also I don't know how old I am so don't ask), so I think by birthday rights you've got to play along. I don't make the fucking rules, okay.

Or also don't play along. I'm not your fucking parent and be grateful for that.

[Filtered to El]
I just want you to know I didn't forget to make our reservation at the Canteen, I just forgot to tell you I made our reservation at the Canteen. We're all set for cool cat dinner before prom next weekend.
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[Filtered to Mr. Laurence]
The guy finished the alterations on the suit, and you were right, the purple looks cool. Do you have time to show me the other ways to tie a tie sometime this week?
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[Filtered to Nancy]
Okay, I've got the dinner reservations. I have my suit. I have El's corsage ordered to pick up on Friday. El has our ride taken care of. Am I forgetting any important prom stuff?
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I've only half tested this whole I Can Turn Into An Earth Titan thing now and I feel like that's fucking sad. What's the point of being able to turn into an earth titan if you don't know what it's all about, right? Exactly.

So who wants to possibly get punched in the face and/or slammed by a hammer via an earth titan and spar and shit. I'll supplement your time with drinks, because that's how fucking nice I am.

Bet you all thought I was a goner, eh? Tough! I have been stitched back together and will be back charming all the pretty girls in town before you can say pelvic fracture. Which are two words I'd prefer to never hear again, if it's all the same.

When I'm done catching up on work I think I need to start training in earnest. What little I've been doing lately is apparently not cutting it. Anyone know a group I could join?

NANCY & MIKE WHEELER

“We are normal fucking people, Nancy.”

WHAT: Nancy wants to help, Mike disagrees on the how
WHERE: House of Hawkins
WHEN: Beginning of Wild Vallo plot
WARNINGS: None
STATUS: Complete!
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I find myself this morning with a rather large hole in my kitchen wall. I'm so, so sorry, Sutton, I will make it up to you

Has anyone else woken this morning to find themselves with [...] stranger than usual powers?

Hi! So I'm Kai, and it seems like introductions are next on my list of things to do? I may have met some of you before if you've ever ventured down to Atlantis or but ✨surprise✨ I live here now! You know, I'd never been to Downtown Vallo before? There is so much to see and do, and so much food we didn't have in Atlantis. Only sort of judging all of you eating at the seafood place (sort of, but not really, I'm not judgy by nature to be honest), but spaghetti? I could eat it literally every day. 10/10 would recommend.

Anyway, I'm rambling and nervous but but I'm currently taking recommendations for what to check out next. What does Vallo have that Atlantis could never compete with?

I could probably forget about ever trying to go through even one full semester with a perfect attendance.

My memories are still not clear about what happened, nor do I think they ever will be, but I think I'm good with it. As long as everyone is okay and the library is safe. Which it is. Good work on holding the fort down, coworkers who remained here!

Filter: Hawkins

Can we do something together this weekend? I want a video game night.

There's nothing like knowing you just scored the perfect Christmas present for somebody. I actually shouted "YES!" out loud in a public place when I found it. I'm gonna be high on this all day.

[Filtered to Nancy and El]
Guess what I found at the record store? My "what the hell do I get Hopper for Christmas" panic is cancelled, because the answer to that question is FIVE Jim Croce albums! And they weren't even that expensive, because people in Vallo don't know who that is!

I suppose I should officially introduce myself on this Network now that I'm all settled in and have received my requisite hour of incomprehensible Edwin Courcey explanation. Though I suppose neither I nor anyone trying to make some sort of immersive illusion could have managed to make that feel quite so authentic. I swear, he's the only man I know who could make "space-time continuum" and "travelling to an alternate dimension" put me to sleep.

In any case, my name is Violet Debenham. I see we're all very open about ~*~magic~*~ here, so I may as well get it out of the way that I'm a magician, and an actress. And I suppose this might be a nice vacation from real life, at least for a little while even if Edwin said he's been here for nearly two yea

MIKE WHEELER

» Hey
» Do you want to do something tomorrow? Breakfast?
» I'm not in a big mood to do some huge celebration
» 19 is no big deal

So, this is twenty, huh? Gotta say, never thought I'd live to see it.


lmao just kidding, I didn't.



Anyway. If I was back home, I guess I'd officially be an adult now, and be able to legally do all those things adults did, like drive and drink and smoke and vote. Not that I wasn't already half those things anyway (and I don't think voting was ever in the cards, even if I did live to the ripe old age of 20).

So uh. Guess that's a thing now. Sup, adulthood.