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Hey, it's Halloween next week and apparently I've made it my mission in this place to throw parties as we've done some pretty good Halloween parties at the Keep so guess what: doing it again.

So, details:

Halloween, starting at 7PM (Yes, I know it's a Thursday. Drink responsibly or don't, I'm not your dad and it's your Friday hangover.)
Greyskull Keep
Come in costume or I'll give you shit

PS: This is not associated with the Youth Center (off the hook, Storm) so I don't have to be professional.

GILMORE & VEX

Hey guess what, I'm going to throw a party if you want to help.

For the record, I just watched a number of jack-o-lanterns roll around campus, trying to bite at the ankles of students running around and away from them between classes. I was able to stop one with a firebolt, but the person it was chasing seemed more irritated that they were covered in hot pumpkin goo than that I had saved their ankles from being gnawed on, so—everyone else has to fend for themselves, now.

Anyway, happy Tuesday? I hope your feet aren't chewed on by a pumpkin today.

I just finished inventorying the entire store so if you're looking for a certain type of game, I have so much useless information in my head and would love to word vomit all of my opinions. And now, in the interest of sparking debate, I present the following questions:

Red vines vs. Twizzlers, which red licorice adjacent candy reigns supreme? (there is a right choice, don't listen to Teddy about this one thing, everything else you can listen to him)

If Halloween centered around a meal, like Thanksgiving or Christmas, what would that 'traditional' meal look like?

What type of movies are more inherent to Halloween: scary, horror movies, or corny spooky movies?

If you had to eliminate one candy forever from Halloween, what would it be and why? (and why is the answer the crappy black and orange wrapped candy that no one really knows the name of?)

Finally, and this is a pretty specific one: do we think that the Elder Beasts that hang out around my mom's our spooky cabin will allow me to decorate them, and if so, what should they wear? Do I lean into spooky? Do I do something ironic? They're sentient, but really only come to life when someone comes to the cabin and I think they'd basically do what I ask? Hard to say, really.

If you had to name actual angels, what would their names be?

( The angels in question )

They are perfect and I will not hear otherwise. People I live with, they are coming home with me please?. There was an influx of cats at the animal shelter and so if you intend to adopt, now would be the time because I am likely to take all of them if given even half a chance. Cats deserve the world and are better than ~85% of people.

Also, as of this week I am employed by the local school as the secretary executive administrator. As of now it appears that the job is primarily marking down when students will not be in attendance because of illness which...I didn't know was a thing as I was never allowed to be sick. It turns out that getting a job is very easy when you have blackmail on the principal when you have a sparkling personality.

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( 18+ - Mentions of incubus/succubus vibes but nothing SA triggering I promise. )

It would seem the Elven Oracle was correct. To avoid confusion until this is resolved, be aware that I am actually Kratos and will not be flirting with you.




[ooc | for the purpose of this plot, Andrea and I have switched journals for Kratos and Atreus to save on having to upload icons etc]

I don't usually speak up too much when I have oracle things happen, because they can be a bit open to interpretation and the future is never completely solid, especially in a place like Vallo where the magic seems to have a mind of its very own—but.

I think something is on the horizon, a bit chaotic. I don't know entirely what, but just keep an eye out, I guess?

Before anyone says it, I know that this is no different than any other day in Vallo! I've been here long enough to get used to this just being my every day like many of the rest of us, but I wouldn't have felt right not saying anything.

Anyway, that's your Elven Oracle nonsense for today. Have a good day?

Excuse me ghost pirates but this is not the welcome I was expecting, at the very least you could bring me some sort of tropical drink.

The water elemental cheerleaders are doing their best but they were previously used to flirt with stupid people so if they try with you then--no, Aelwyn so if you see one and they're a bit distracted, just point them towards the dirty ghost pirates and try not to take too many pompoms to the face.

Do I receive another bagel? I mostly know what it is now Adaine, you are on the clock, I'm waiting.

My body and mind function best after I've eaten a ton of fresh, in-season produce.

( The produce )

:)

I've been stalking stores for the newest, best Halloween candy because it might be early but it's never TOO early, hit me up if you want to be match made to a candy for Trick or Treating or yourself, I don't judge. :)))))))

HELLO EVERYONE

I am sorry to say that CRIMES have occurred.

The crimes are kidnapping.

The perpetrators are the geese (again).

I will remind everyone to conduct proper surveillance and to secure the perimeter before attempting anything.

THEY CANNOT BE NEGOTIATED WITH (again) (I do not think, I tried, bird-to-bird).

We are at the lake (again) (this is embarrassing for me but DADS I did not MEAN to get kidnapped)

Thank you.

I keep wishing that Aelwyn would have been there for the tournament, but at the same time it may be for the best as I think the teasing would have been top tier. Though, I also miss the teasing? Which brings me back around to wishing she was still here.

It was good to have a visit, but it's hard being separated again. Someday a bit more from home will stick around that isn't a building.



Oh, that's sad sounding, isn't it? I'm blaming that on it being Monday and the coffee shop being out of chocolate croissants.

DORIAN

Hi, Mr. Storm. I had a question for you, if you had a moment?

XHORHAUS INHABITANTS (PERMANENT AND VISITING) + OTHER EXANDRIANS

There are a lot of us here right now and I think that calls for togetherness. I don't make the rules.

I want to suggest we eat at Taste of Tal'Dorei and then run around the damn theme park, but I also recognize that's pretty on brand, so I will take other suggestions. Except now I want that disgusting chicken sorbet and the not disgusting pie flight, so I might argue suggestions.

VEX & KEYLETH

How are you both doing?

Excuse me but I have many complaints.

Number one: I have had no less than five people stand around and when I politely ask for assistance, they all act as though I'm speaking some sort of foreign language and are incapable of comprehension. I would like some assistance.

Number two: in all of that standing around, no one has offered me dragon spice--no, Aelwyn, you're good--well, neutral, you're solidly neutral now a tea. Would it be so difficult to bring a tea? Perhaps with some lemon, or a nice green tea, or really any sort of beverage?

Number three: Apparently I receive a bagel upon my arrival and yet no one has procured it for me! And no one will tell me what it is! I'm not demanding, I'm simply stating what has been promised.

Who would like to prove themselves competent and assist me? Anyone?

It's come to my attention that yesterday was some cat holiday, so I thought that was an excuse as any to formally introduce the many cats that Vallo gifted to me that were once my sister's. Some needed names as I hadn't been privy to all of them based on the memories I have from home, but they're all lovely.

As a preface: these cats are not up for adoption, however a good few of them will be living at the bookstores—Chastity's Nook and Enchanted Nook—and are available for gentle pets there. And, you know, while you're there petting the cats, maybe buy some books. (I did advertising, Caleb!)

Anyway: ( here they are! )

With the heat, we're keeping a close eye on all of the animals here and making sure they're well hydrated and as comfortable as can be. :) Chickens can't sweat (I know, right?? I had no idea) and so to help keep them a little cooler and entertained I made them a cake.

And now, weird things I've eaten this week!

( Snackin' ain't easy )

This is also your reminder to not overtax yourself physically, drink lots of water, and take breaks when you're spending a lot of time outside! :)))))))) And come visit us at the Enchanted Nook where it's super cool inside both temperature wise AND because we have amazing books and people who work there. :))))))

If the last three days have taught me anything, it's that Divination was the right call for my specialization and that I need to take up more magical adventure shenanigans to endurance more effectively. Either that or my party from home needs to be brought here in full so they can protect their squishy wizard from the brunt of demons at all times.

I say that, but I also remember being knocked out almost every fight so maybe it doesn't matter and I'm forever meant to be squishy.

But onto completely different things: if you woke up from trancing to fifteen cats in your room and you only knew the name of one of them (Hector), what would you name the other fourteen? Note that they are mostly older cats that are deserving of a good deal of love. Hypothetically speaking.

Kiri and I made posters for our family!

(Adaine, the kittens walked on yours while we were making it so there is a little extra love from them too)

(Dads my Undercommon is not very good yet so Kiri made that one and she will not tell me what it says so my observation is...do not be mad)

If you would like to make signs as well, Kiri is armed with glitter, I am armed with markers of many different colors and thickness of tip, and a rhyming dictionary in case you would like to make the sign rhyme. And poster board!

HELLO PLEASE ATTENTION

If you see this cowplant with cake DO NOT APPROACH. It is my observation that this cake is a LIE meant to LURE you in before it SWALLOWS you.

My dad (Essek Dad not Caleb Dad, Dads, should we consider different names? I do not know what they would be but perhaps to spare confusion? This can be a discussion for later) has firsthand experience on this and he is one of the best wizards in all of Vallo so I am telling you all this as a matter of public safety.

Do NOT approach the cake.

The cake is a LIE.

You will be SWALLOWED.

and your child will be very scared I observe I need to carry more weapons

Thank you, loyal Cleric of Me, for the book of names. I'm going to say one more time that THEY WERE PLACEHOLDERS...but I guess you guys are right, I can't just be naming people Miffany.

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Feeling ready for exam week?
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Hey Mr. Laurence, just wanted to let you know I've got exams next week, but after that I'll be available for more sheep work for the summer if you need it. I'll still have my Thursday and Friday afternoon and all day Saturday/Sunday shifts at Wicked, but Monday through Wednesday are wide open and Thursday and Friday I'll be available all morning.
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( A belated gift left on Caleb's Chair in the library )