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Thanksgiving at Sam's again this year, guys! Bring all your side dishes, drinks, etc. and prepare for follow-up Christmas decorating.

WHO: Tony (II), James, Francis // Cleo, Tony (I), Pepper // Cleo & Francis.
WHERE: Stark Tower; James & Torunn's apartment // the Stark penthouse x 2.
WHEN: October 29, ‘23; morning.
WHAT: Disappearance notification hell.
RATING: Low, just sad.
STATUS: multi-log; COMPLETE.

( -Four years-. One month shy of four full years that Torunn and James had spent together in Vallo with nothing ripping them apart. If James didn't count both Blackpoints as one collective run, it was the longest time they had been together in one single displacement. And with one jarring notification and one empty side of the bed, that streak was over. )

Ásynja Meadery will go on. Torunn worked too hard on it for us to shutter its doors. The Palace is gone, however. We did transplant a lot of the fruit bearing trees to the winery with help from Freya months ago, so some of the garden lives on.

We do need more help though. Bartenders, one more bar manager, an event planner, and brewers. Someone that likes numbers would be great as well. I'm told keeping profits in gold bars is a bad idea and I have something called taxes?

Thank you to those that reached out. I'm sorry I wasn't very responsive, it was just a lot at once.

Haha, Vallo. Very funny. There's a glitch in the notifications again, nerdy tech people.

Who has eyes on Torunn? James? Grandsprogs?

We were skipped last year, but we woke up today to a tiny Natalia Rogers demanding our immediate attention. The pack is pretending they're not in love, and at some point we'll think about not having weapons everywhere before it's too late.

Public opinion poll:

Would you be interested in/have any use for a public transportation system here in Vallo beyond Waypoints? More specifically, a light rail.

Obviously the waypoints are great, and useful. My thinking is that magic can be unpredictable, so why not have a backup. Also, always good to have another option for Outlanders who might not always be comfortable with magical transportation.

Would love to get some various opinions to see if this is something SIV may potentially move forward with.


( texts to pepper. )

( filtered to marvel + mcu. )

After all the crazy this month, I sort of figured we could all use some silliness to cool down. But this time, instead of "today is [insert random holiday here]", you get a mini-survey! (Thank Google, even my brain couldn't come up with all these.)

Answer as much or as little as you want.

1. If you could get anything for free for the rest of your life what would it be?
   
2. You have to get a tattoo of the last emoji you used. How screwed are you?
   
3. What’s the first thing you do when you wake up?
   
4. What’s the most used phrase in your house?
   
5. If you came with a warning label, what would it say?
   
6. Do you usually sleep with your closet door open or closed?

[ TEXTS: PEPPERONY ]

» It's possible
» bordering on likely
» that after decades of you being on this side
» you may need to do damage control
» for me

At the risk of having my internet access restricted again, I bring you all today's holiday (at least in the States): National Sour Candy Day!



In the spirit of this holiday, I bought out the sour candies at the Walgreens closest to the house (Sour Patch Kids, Airhead Xtremes, Haribo Sour Goldbears, Jolly Ranchers Gummies). I fed one of the gummy bears to Lucky and he made the best face, but I missed the chance to take a picture because I couldn't stop laughing.

Anyway, this message brought to you by Chaos. Now I'm going to go load Frankie and Morgan up and get them sugar high! (Hi, Pepper!)

It's that time of year again, where I sit in my chair here and reflect on one of the holidays that have had the most impact on my life. Back home, of course. If you have a moment, I'll tell you more about it.

Where I'm from, the 4th of July is a day of remembrance, where we reflect on the sacrifices made by our forefathers and the brave men and women who fought valiantly to secure our freedom. It is a day of pride, as we honor the resilience of our nation and the spirit of unity that unites us as Americans.

As Captain America, I have had the honor of witnessing the strength and resilience of the American people. We come from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs, but on this day, we come together to celebrate as one nation. The 4th of July is a powerful reminder of the unity we can achieve when we set aside our differences and work together for the greater good.

While this day holds immense significance for the United States, its essence transcends borders. The spirit of independence, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness is universal and resonates with all beings, no matter where they come from. It is a spirit that unites us as sentient beings, no matter our origins or the stars from which we hail.

I extend an invitation to join in the celebration of the 4th of July. Today, we stand as a testament to the power of unity, hope, and the unbreakable human spirit. Let this day be a reminder that no matter how far apart our worlds may be, we share a common desire for freedom and peace.

Sam will remind you that it's also my birthday and I believe Sam and Kate’s event is open for anyone interested in joining.

I know this is last minute, but Sam and I collabed on Fourth of July festivities at Avengers Compound tomorrow for anyone interested! We'll be out on the grounds and have a whole setup on the beach, too. There will be colossal amounts of food and drinks, and plenty of games (kid-friendly!) for everyone to join in on!

And I'm pretty sure Tony has some elaborate fireworks display planned, so you'll definitely want to see that up close.

[Compound coordinates here]

Edit: Noise-proof room available at the Wilson house for your animals if you're joining the party! Talk to Sam.

[FILTERED TO AVENGERS]

After fireworks, we'll disperse the crowds (if we get them), and Sam's got a kickback planned down on the water for Steve's birthday with cake and beer. Stick around for that!

[ TEXTS: KATE / PEPPER ]

» Do you have any free time this weekend?
» If not, how about next weekend?

WHO: Francis, James, Tony, Pepper, Natasha, Kate, Steve.
WHERE: Stark Tower, then Avengers Mansion.
WHEN: Moments over the course of a day during the age plot.
WHAT: James is smol.
RATING: Low.
STATUS: log; COMPLETE.

( you'll be in my heart, no matter what they say, you'll be here in my heart, always )

Today is Memorial Day back home, which I don't really feel qualified to speak on (take it away, Steve). But I looked it up, and it's also Put A Pillow On Your Fridge Day in the U.S., which is supposed to bring you prosperity and good fortune.

So, Lena, Tasha - leave my pillow where it is. It's not just me being messy. Em, I'm about to do the same at your apartment, you're welcome. 💜

( Delivered to Pepper @ Avengers Mansion this morning )

AVENGERS & CO

Everyone good? Are any of you younger/older/needing help?

[ FAM & FRIENDS ]

Come out, come out, wherever you are.

I'm not upset, I just want to discuss this.

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?

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.

What the hell is wrong with your turkeys?