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So. We get kidnapped and have no way of getting home and no way of bringing people here either.

That's some real bullshit. Your welcome committee also needs work.

Lauren, where are you?

I didn't think it was possible to top the craziest thing I've ever seen, but here we are.

Hi. I'm Lauren Strucker. I'm new. It's been suggested that no one I know from home is here, so I guess that means I'm alone.

Currently taking suggestions on where I can get a decent meal.

Genya told me I need to write a proper introduction. So
1. Give name and origin
2. Apologize for previous entry
3. Explain relations/establish self
4. Announce desire for employment
5. Establish experience
6. Salutation
7. Insert footnotes

Hello. I am David Kostyk, and I have learned that "where is your nitroglycerine?" is not a traditional greeting in this world. I've also learned that the problem I needed nitroglycerine to solve is no longer a problem¹.

I'm Genya Safin²'s husband, a friend and colleague of Nikolai Lantsov³, a Grisha Fabrikator⁴, and a recent transplant to Vallo. Since everyone with power isn't automatically drafted into an army here, I'm now looking for a lab position. I've been employed as a scientist, engineer, and general problem solver since childhood. My previous experience is primarily in weapons development, but I would prefer to turn my skills toward something that will actually improve the world rather than destroy it. I would appreciate any help that can be offered in seeking such employment. Thank you.



¹I would still like to be able to explode things for testing purposes. Where one problem is solved, another tends to appear.
²Grisha Tailor⁵, most beautiful woman in any universe, titanium spine, much more likeable than me
³engineer
⁴Grisha Fabrikators, also called Materialki, come in two types: Durasts and Alkemi. Durasts are capable of manipulating solid matter down to its tiniest forms, using the mind and often aided by gestures for focus
⁵Tailors are Grisha capable of manipulating living matter who use their gifts to change people's appearances. Genya is the best of them.

I already have some powers and I can usually magically do my own make up, but today I noticed while I was waiting to be interviewed at a makeup store that a cashier's nails we wretched and she would look much better with a simple pink polish and POOF! They changed. I could do it for my interviewer too, but not on me.

Useless, but hey, I got the job. Anyone need a makeover?

You can never have too many advertisements, right? Right!

Do you like musicals?

Or scantily clad hot people dancing?

Or funky color drinks?

Then don't forget to head to Moulin Rouge at the Orpheum Theater this weekend! We're doing nightly performances at 8 and on Saturday and Sunday at 2:00.


[CAST AND CREW]

Did we ever decide on where we want to have the after party on Sunday?

I can get us a private room at Dorian's if we haven't picked anywhere else.

Look, you're probably bored and scrolling on your uh, little scrolly thing, looking at cats (which is cool) and funny videos (which is also cool). I have a great idea, though. You should hop up and run down to the theatre tonight. Or tomorrow night. Or the next few nights.

Why? Because you can come see me star in Moulin Rogue. (I don't know what a Moulin is, no one can tell me, but I do know what a Rogue is)

[Filtered to Arcane Crew, after this]

The hexcore is here.

Good morning, fellow Outlanders!

You are all invited to participate in this year's Outlanders and Animals calendar! Be your best sexy sexy self in a photoshoot with all the cutest and coolest animals at the Vallo Wildlife Rehabilitation Sanctuary and the Vallo City Animal Shelter, and help us to repeat the incredible success of last year's effort.

[Wei Wuxian's favorite photo from last year's calendar, which involves much male nudity and bunnies]

We are also seeking volunteer photographers, makeup artists, stylists, set dressers, and others who are skilled artisans/artists comfortable with and respectful toward a variety of people and animals in varying states of undress.

Please express your interest as a volunteer model or artist in the comments here, and I will follow up with you accordingly.

My thanks and respect,
Lan Xichen
Acting Director of The Art of Expression

[ARCANE CREW + BRIGITTE]

I got My cry You know the magic crystal by which all of Hextech was fou Did any of you g I got offered a contract here by two major local hospitals for backup generator technology. Four larger ones, two for each hospital, and then a whole set of smaller portable ones for each room.

Viktor and Brigitte, I'm forwarding you both the contract details. It feels like a lucrative good opportunity.

Also, Mel's in Moulin Rouge next weekend. I got tickets for me and Viktor to go and support her two of the nights, you guys should all go see it too. We're going on Thursday and Friday if you'd like to sit with us. Vik, you can ignore this until Thursday, but you are not getting out of it.

[WANDA MAXIMOFF]

Hello, I know we aren't close and I'm not the same person you talked to, but I just wanted to thank you? I don't remember everything, but I think meeting you put him at ease when he was here.

If you ever have need of anything, I'm here and happy to repay the favor.

I know things might be off at the moment, but spring is in full force, and our spring menu at Galdin Quay has been updated to reflect that.

I'm accepting taste testers for the summer recipes I've been putting together. If you would like to be one of eight (not counting my partners, they are biased and eat anything I put in front of them) for taste testing in May, please sign up here by listing your favorite food (I'm looking for a variety of taste palates).

There is always at least one vegetarian option for each course, but summer's focus will be on fresh, bright flavors and it involves a great deal of fish, fruits, and vegetables.

Picky eaters welcome, I relish the challenge.

A query: What environmental concerns do you have about your life here in Vallo?

I ask because I'm working with the Enki coven's Green Initiative... and I ask because I'm nosy. But mostly: the Green Initiative. Obviously we have greater resources here - through technology and magical aptitude - that have provided us with a beautiful and appropriate living space. But nothing is perfect, and I trust that those of you who have lived here longer than me may be able to give me insight into where there is opportunity.

Nothing may come of this; I am ah--- having a brain storm! Thank you.

Gave as good as I got. That was a great and fucking exhausting weekend. Thanks for the fun, looking forward to getting my ass kicked next month. And all of that followed an ultra-real dream with my sister, which I'm still putting together. It's been a wild few days and I'm still tired.

Thank ValloGod(?) for this bitter as hell coffee. Death something. Drinking it out of spite does a fantastic job of keeping me awake.

Does anyone have any sort of advice, or tips for keeping plants alive? Or even ah, charms or spells? I had heard that it was difficult to kill succulents and purchased one for the lab, but it's droopy and disappointed with me. Help?? (Yes I watered it.)

[ Filtered to Jayce ]

This chainsaw prototype you mentioned. What was its intended use when you designed it?

[ /Filter ]

Would you rather have arms that:

• Shoot lasers.
  
• Throw grenades.
  
• Emit poison gas.
  
• Detach and become missiles.
  
• Other (please explain, but it must be murder).

Call this self-improvement.

Her Royal Highness, Princess Torunn of Asgard*, is throwing** a Bridgerton Beltane*** Ball at the Palace!

This most auspicious occasion will be held on behalf of The Sanctuary, on Beltane, to mark the coming season and raise funds for every ones favorite animal refuge. A night of dancing, delectables, and perhaps some debauchery as we welcome the return of Spring in style.

So, gentle readers, come dressed in your very best. The reigning May Queen will be choosing his diamond, and this treasure is set to inherit the crown.

Yours Truly,
Lady Marie Waterton of Stingrayshire



*Don't ever call her that you will be stabbed
**She's not, I am. But she's given me the space.
*** Or Walpurgisnacht, since its an Asgardian palace. But it doesn't quite have the same ring to it.

[ Filtered to Arcane Crew + Mei + Brigitte ]

[ Posted at 12:40am ] I've been working on an idea for an advanced and adaptable filtration system to mitigate the effects of foreign metals in the rainwater... Mei, this might be for the green initiative you mentioned to me when I first arrived. What is the current filtration approach? We should have coffee. Obviously when I write "foreign" here, it's doing a lot of heavy lifting but as much debris and dust gets into the air with the various monthly destructions I'm certain that there is an opportunity to ensure that the--

[ Posted at 1:23am ] I had a thought and I had to write it down before I forgot it. Jayce has been working on deploying shields - have you seen them? They're very impressive. I understand that Brigitte has a deployable healing pack as well, yes? Thinking along these lines, perhaps some kind of portable flare system might be applicable for those who are living their day when something attacks... something to draw the attention of the DOA on patrol or other citizens. Maybe it can even link up with the security systems to create a record with coordinates of where they are located? Let me see if I can--

[ Posted at 3:14am ] I think I built a robot. Hmm.

[ Posted at 3:25am ] Okay I'm going to bed now but please be nice to the robot; he is in the kitchen and he promises to be quiet. His name is Blitzcrank. He is too small and his processing system is simple so I will be upgrading him and determining how he can be utilized from here.

[ Posted at 3:55am ] I should probably be more healthy now that I'm not actively dying. I'll get a trainer.

[ Filtered to Diego Hargreeves (3:58am)]

Hello, my name is Viktor. I have been given a clearance to work on simple strengthening routines but I confess I don't know where to start. Your name was given when I requested someone who could assist me without unnecessary treacle. I have several "exciting" spinal issues that I will need to talk to you about but currently most of my problems are a result of muscle imbalance, and I would require a routine to mitigate this circumstance. I also require someone who could adequately yell at me when I inevitably ignore my routine because of my work. Would this be something you could assist me with?

[ /Filter ]

[ Filtered to Arcane Crew + Mei + Brigitte, posted at 4:02am ] I got a trainer. Maybe? We'll see. Goodnight, see you tomorrow. Today. Don't yell at me. It's too late. I will sleep tomorrow. Today? Goodbye.

I've taken a liaison position at the DOA. My goal will be to ensure Outlanders always get the resources they need to thrive, as well as assist in any political quagmire you find yourselves in. I've introduced myself to local authorities in a variety of mundane and magical positions of power and I'll continue to network until I am confident I have all the connections necessary to serve your best interests efficiently. If you find yourself in need of an official go-between, or just someone to do a bit of social maneuvering for you, please don't hesitate to seek me out. I enjoy verbal sparring much more than the physical kind.

[FILTERED TO CAITLYN]

Any chance you have your mother's impeccable taste in interior decorating? I need to pick up a few things to make my office less sterile and I would like a chance to take you to lunch.

[FILTERED TO JAYCE AND VIKTOR]

Would you two mind if I put up an easel near the balcony windows? The light in the afternoon is really spectacular. It might get a little messy but I've seen your lab when you're in the middle of a breakthrough.