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RODANSEY GROUP TEXTS:

» It's recently come to my attention that Blue has adjusted her mindset when it comes to marriage.
» Not only is she now more open to the idea, she wants to make it a competition.
» I feel as if I'm winning either way, so I don't want to try and beat her to it.
» But I do want to have a little fun, if possible, and make her think I'm about to at times when I'm not actually planning on it.

» Do you think she'll find it amusing or react badly and I might be monumentally messing up here? Speak up now.

For your own mental health and the mental health of others including mine, please keep your plants out of any place where you want absolute privacy or at least out of earshot of any information you want kept secret. I know too much and they won't shut up.


FILTERED TO TALCOTT AND MATTHEW.

The plants keep asking me to ask you when you're going to have another sleepover? I'm assuming you've had more than one. And when

Okay okay so why are so many of you people married?

There's not like a dominant religion here saying "do it or perish eternally in a lack of atmo", and it's not a law (I think?? I haven't studied many laws here but so far it's like the legal system here is ~just good vibes~), and it seems like most people choose to raise their own offspring which okay, cool, choice, don't get me wrong I'm not keen on implementing a Nursey-type system, but also ick?? but also fine. Look at me, I'm being so! freaking! open! minded!



But the marriage stuff, I can't figure it out. Are there like tax benefits?? What the hell. Why saddle yourself legally with a long-term relationship? Explain it to me like I'm five. I promise this is not me trying to shit on your customs and if I do feel free to shit on mine; it'll be cultural collaboration.





Also hi I need a job; my larder is bare, etc etc etc.

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Wow, look, I once again just found some random stuff in my stuff this morning when I woke up, how very strange and coincidental:

- a set of dice, I think? One of them looks like a dice, but the rest are interestingly shaped *
- a marker that says COPIC on it *
- an eyepatch *
- just a fuck ton of daggers that I'm pretty sure are your make, Fen *
- a little friendship looking bracelet *
- a book that I think might be in Zemnian, Caleb *
- several sets of keys that can probably be identified by keychain *
- two different chapsticks, both vanilla latte flavored
- a black bucket hat that says "Raccoon Whisperer" on it
- a nearly empty pot of what I assume is body glitter (this is becoming tradition and makes me think younger me should have had more access back home)
- one black fingerless glove
- jar of crunchy peanut butter that might just be from our kitchen, now that I think about it
- a sewing kit with all the black thread missing, apologies
- a rainbow scrunchie
- two empty flasks this year, oh ho
- a belt that isn't one of my many belts

There also are a number of items here that I recognize from a certain shop. I will return them to you, my glorious fiance, when I bring you lunch.

Anyway, I do apologize--my fingers were incredibly sticky as a teenager due to a slew of father-based issues that we don't have to get into right now. If any of the above sounds like it belongs to you, let me know and I'll get it to you, alongside my deepest apologies and an offer for a round somewhere, because wow.

[ooc note - if an item is marked by * then it has been volunteered by someone, otherwise feel free to claim any of the other items! also poke me if you'd like to add anything to the list.]

uh I just wanted to say thanks. For coming to the barns and being nice. We can't have people over at home. It always makes me sad mad wish things were different. Just wish Declan couldve seen it. he's always going on about not trusting anybody and staying safe. But is SAFE all there is? I don't wanna die an old man who was safe and tucked away in a box my whole stupid life.

Anyway I ate too much ice cream this morning and I'm probably going to die from THAT insted so say nice stuff about me at my funeral and take care of my bird. She's the best.

You owe me big time, Ronan Lynch Alright the Mother's Day event at the Barns is still on for Sunday even if people are still kids, so come by for breakfast and a Sunday market and to pet animals and stuff.

[ROGIER & BRIGITTE]

Hi, can you two come help Blue and me this weekend with setting up and running this thing? If the kids turn back before then it won't be that big of a deal but there's no guarantee.

Also if you turn into toddlers I'm writing you out of my will.

[THE BARNS + KATOU]

Okay. Who wants to be helpful? We've got a list of tasks for you guys if you want something to keep you busy and help out.

I need someone who's really good at folding cards.

Two who are allowed to use scissors.

Someone who isn't going to eat a glue stick.

Someone who wants to sort beads.

Any of you that want to do any taste testing.

And whatever else Blue puts on the list.

Guess what! Since we have so many more kids than usual, Art of Expression is launching a special session of ART CAMP!!!

Instead of our usual signups, this time we're just doing show-ups! Starting this morning, kids from 5 to 12 will be with me in The Big Classroom at Cloud Recesses, and we'll have a super great time playing with all kinds of media, including paints and pastels and clay! There's room for all ability and experience levels, so if you want to make art, just come on up the mountain!

If you're bringing a kid, make sure they wear something they can get messy, and pack a lunch. If they need any special accommodations, just let me know and I will make it happen.

And if there are any kids who see this and want to come but don't have an adult yet, just pipe up! We'll find someone to show you the way here and make sure you've got a good lunch.

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Annnnnnnnnd any of our suddenly-teenagers need stuff to do (or our regular teenagers, for that matter), I wouldn't mind an extra hand child-wrangling, so like...hmu if you need extra activities. I already had like a half dozen regular Vallo moms and dads responding that they'd be coming when I sent the message out to our standard mailing list.

I awakened this morning to discover that my husband is thirteen years older and has no recollection of Vallo. Is anyone experiencing similar difficulties?

( Thank you food pun gods for getting it right!! )

Needless to say, I'm buying a million packages!

Hi friends. :))))))) On the 14th we're hosting our Mother's Day event! We're hosting breakfast that's free for moms and moms to be (mom-figures too!!!) (I have the BIGGEST dreams of a waffle bar you guys don't evem KNOW) and then there's a small cost if you want breakfast too! OR you can buy things at the market and have breakfast included! I've seen a few of the cards Ronan's made and I say it all the time but even STILL, these are GREAT cards. Three are some great fiber art things too! And the flowers are already top notch, it's going to be SO good, you guys, honestly, A+++++.

When the market first opened, Ro and I talked about how our mom would have loved it, how she would have welcomed everyone, really loved getting to know people and showing off our home. She was so kind, so loving, and just so proud of literally everything we did. I miss her everyday. So if you're missing your mom or mother-figure too, or if your relationship with that person/people is a little complicated, that's okay! I understand. Please come and hang out if you want! And I'll have an extra hug for you. (maybe some s'moreos too, we'll see how generous I'm feeling lolololololololol)

( These guys want to see you too! )

With school almost out, I'm curious what this place has in the way of summer camps this year. It's up to the kids, but if I have to be in this house with a bunch of wound up teenagers in need of entertainment the next few months, I might drink too much need more hobbies of my own.

Maybe I'll get a motorcycle.

( Got some more satisfying content for my tick tock. )


I gotta give some shouts out to my number sign wolfpack followers who have things like the number sign short king challenge. Getting real hard to walk into a pub with some anonymity, but every once in awhile someone shows me something they've been crafting with their own two hands and I gotta tell you, it brings a tear to this strangely ripped old man's eye.

An old man who can still kick your asses, don't you forget it.

Also, someone explain to me this online dating application thing namely how do I let the ladies (but love is love don't let anyone tell you otherwise and if they do, you tell me and I'll take 'em out at the knees with a chisel) know that the Chetney Company Inc. is open for business? That this game is ready to play? That werewolves are good all night long?

What's a thirst trap and how do I make one?

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There is a Mare (also known as mara, mahr, mahrt, mårt, trud, drute, night hag - to name a few) loose in Vallo. They are evil spirits that ride on the chest of sleeping people, bestow nightmares, then feed from the fear it elicits - it is not my doing, in this case.

Back home, I am in charge of nightmares and demons on this level, but we maintain a balance that does not include the overuse of power, and we do not harm mortals that dream. She has been steadily gaining power that she's drawn on her victims thus far and it does not look as if she will stop anytime soon. I can help protect those that sleep, but my reach does not extend far past that.

It is not as simple as hunting spirits in the forest. She may need to be lured, or caught in the act. Suggestions are welcome.

FILTERED TO GANGSEY.

I have to give administration my final number of tickets for commencement by the end of the week. You have all already sat through this before, so if you don't want to watch me walk again, I won't hold it against you.

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I am honored to report that in 2033, we have ended the threat of Interitus for all Vallo timelines. Many are injured, but we are now able to focus on healing rather than destruction.

May fortune smile upon you in 2023 at least as much as it has smiled upon us here. We travelers will see you soon.

Please use this page to check in with your friends and family as needed.

We've found the location of the simulacrum. Between access to books, connections with the local covens, and feet on the ground we were able to narrow it down and then confirm its location on Surtr's Sword. We've shared our research with the defense teams so they can begin to coordinate retrieval so we're ready for the 6th.

Huge thank you to everyone who has been working tirelessly to track this down.

Some other things to note.
- We found magic dead zones deeper in the forest. Patches of area where magic isn't working anymore.
- There are theories that the Temporal Concurrence is what originally started to bring Outlanders to Vallo (not confirmed, just thought it was interesting).
- During the height of the Temporal Concurrence there's probably going to be some Big Magic being worked here. This may lead to nothing, it may end being a big pain in the ass, but it seems to be the day to try and pull of the more impressive spells if you couldn't do it normally.

How are you holding up in 2033?

EDIT: I forgot to tell everyone in 2033 that yesterday was the return of the Geese from a few years ago. The violent ones that kidnapped people. Everyone is okay, but there was chaos. And probably geese on the menu for the next several days.