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We've been home for a couple of weeks now and it feels like I'm finally settling back into my normal routines which I know my very particular child is happy about. There was a lot to process and unpack about our brief trip to that future, but the one takeaway that's stuck with me is that there's too little time to spend it stuck in the future--or the past. Which feels a bit too introspective for this early on a Friday morning, honestly, but here we are. Serving up a bit of gratitude for the present alongside fresh chocolate croissants this morning.

So here's my Friday morning question to the rest of my fellow Outlanders: Besides the obvious choice of indoor plumbing, what are you glad for here that you don't have where you came from?

A heads up for those with some younger kiddos that the library is doing a few fairy tale based comedy plays over the weekend. They're at 10:00, 1:00 and 3:00 both Saturday and Sunday in their little auditorium. Snacks will be provided.

I'll be going to Saturday at 3:00 with Lucas if anyone wanted to join us.

On a more business note! The government is offering subsidies and rebates for anyone hit by the recent events and need to do repairs to business and homes. Hit me up if you would be interested and I can get someone in touch with you. If you've already done repairs they are reimbursing as well so get me your receipts and I'll get the process started for you.

[ TEXTS TO PRUE ]

» Are you having as a hard a time concentrating on anything productive as I am?

Help me out. Yes or no on these boots?

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I'm locked in a closet with an Avenger and it's all the really rude demon babies' fault.


Okay, they're probably not demon babies, I'm guessing cupids because ~it's the season~, but they still have some serious attitude! They also did something to the handle and the hinges because we should have been able to get out by now. No offense to our new home, Starks, but this guy and I collectively have some great breaking and exiting skills.

I was waiting in line for coffee and then I just felt the need to share how much I love Prue Halliwell. I love her so much it's almost terrifying with my ability to screw up my relationships but she's amazing. Absolutely amazing.


I also love this coffee. The pixie is so grumpy but so great at what she does and it's entertaining exchanging remarks with her in the morning. I love this coffee a lot. Like goddamn it is good this morning.

[ TEXTS TO PRUE ]

» Whatcha doing?

My sense of direction has been questionable at times, but I didn't think it was possible to have landed so far off from my intended destination. Fortunately, I did not have to wander too long before I was greeted by a delightful young man who informed me of the situation I find myself in and even helped me find lodgings for the foreseeable future.

This place seems as good as any for a fresh start.

This is awfully strange. Both the situation and this device. My name is Emily Roland and I arrived two days ago. I am staying with Captain Laurence and Temeraire in the Covert.

Hello everyone. For those who don't know me, I'm Steve Rogers. And as strange as it feels to say this, we're coming up on my third Christmas in Vallo. It's my personal favorite time of year, and I mean that as a season and not any particular holiday. Even where I'm from, there's so many different reasons to celebrate in December, much less adding in more dimensions, worlds, galaxies, and universes. The best I can hope for is that we all find at least one reason to spread joy and love to those we care for and maybe, just maybe, our community as a whole.

I'd welcome anyone who is throwing general parties this year to share the details here, so they're in one place for anyone to find and plan around. I half suspect Sam will be offering up his place again either for Christmas or New Year's, but I can't in good conscience volunteer him. A little public pressure is okay, though.

And finally, I'll be spending afternoons from today until the 23rd as Santa in Starcourt Mall. Bring your kids, pets, or even yourselves if you want a photo and ask for gifts this year. I'll do my best to relay those requests to the right people to make it happen, if I can.

Happy holidays, my friends.

Steve

One of these days I'll learn my lesson about laughing at the expense of others.

Can someone who still looks the age their ID says come help me at the [grocery store name/address]? If this is how things are going this week, I am not leaving without the beer.

What in the magic shenanigans is going on around here? A copy of myself just turned to snow in the middle of our living room and my sister has a pack of ducklings following her around.

Bloody hell, I can't believe I'm Any mums around have recommendations for insomnia? I tried the bath thing and I fell asleep in there and nearly drowned so I'm calling that one a wash. Music doesn't really calm me. It just makes me want to dance. Do those odd pillows really work or is that just capitalist propaganda?

Anyway, I miss fighting. Who wants to arm wrestle a tired and perpetually sober insomniac? I might fall asleep on you and if I do, you had better leave me to my nap.

Not sure how I went from leaving Neptune to this place. Or how I feel about having to give my information. Anyone else find the suspicious?

Guess I'm here now. Name's Veronica.

Message to Paige Matthews

I found the text conversation in my phone from last week. I am so sorry Young!Me messaged you randomly like that. Thank you for being nice about it. And for the pizza.

Identical Texts to Leon Orcot, Revy Lee and anyone Henry obtained a phone number from during the Speed Dating Event

>>Hello?
>>I'm sorry to bother you.
>>I'm not sure where I am.
>>Or how I got here.
>>But I need to get home.
>>My Grandmother will be pissed if I miss school.

For anyone I had promised at the Speed Dating event on more pictures of Lola... ( Here's the girl being an absolute nature loving dork. )

Now, this is about to be her first every Halloween in Vallo ever so I'm open to any kind of dog costumes that won't get absolutely shredded in the first five minutes of putting it on.

Filter: Carol Danvers

I sense you're dying to know how it all went down.

So my Willa girl's turning 8 on the 14th and I finally got my act together this year to put together a party for her. Saturday October 15th at the park from 1 pm to 3 pm.

Also she really embraces being an October baby so there's a mash up of fall and spooky happening. If your kid would like to dress up, they are more than welcome to because Willa certainly will be. I won't be but if you're feeling in the mood, go for it.

To anyone who finds themselves stuck somewhere dangerous, please reach out here or to me directly. All I need is your location and I can orb to you and get you out of there safely.