vallo

I do not know how word spread regarding my unfortunate usage of the network late last week, but apparently it did as I was just subjected to being cornered in the teacher lounge by a colleague wherein they attempted to talk me into signing up for some venture selling--well, I can't rightly say what as I tuned out upon hearing the opening sentence of, "You exhibit such boss hustle behavior, Essek."

If I never hear such a thing again, it will be too soon.

In other news, I am approaching my one year anniversary since Blue aided me in uploading my first podcast for public consumption. It has been an interesting experiment, but I think that going into the second year, I would like to expand and have some guests from time to time. If you have a magical specialization or interest that you would like to discuss, please let me know.

CALEB

I have not forgotten about your birthday.

That sounded more threatening than intended. I would soften it with a smile face, but I disabled the emojis on my keyboard.

Good morning ☀️ hunnies!! 🤗🥰😘 Remember me? 👋👋

It was a little over a year 📅 ago that (❗️❗️ THIS IS HUGE ❗️❗️) my interest in gardening 🌱💮 was sparked 💥 thanks to some sudden 👸💆‍♀️💅 memories from home 🧝🔮. It was a bit later on in the season, so while some plants 🌿🌴 were still able to thrive (❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️), many of those more suited for spring 🍃 had to be skipped. This year 📅, however, is a different story 🎉🥳🙌 and it has been quite nice to leave the house 🏡 in the morning 🌄☕ to see so many blooms 🌼🌻🌹, those practical for components ✨ and simply for aesthetics 🧐 alike.

UMMM! 😱😱😱 Not that I can claim all credit for them, of course. 😇🤫 I think it is fair to say that Yasha 🌩️🌷 is far more gifted 🎁 in that area than I am.

So any boss babes 🤸💁💅 wanna join my amazing team ✌️ and change the world?? 🌍👯‍🤗

[...] This is what I get for hoping 🤞🤞🤞 whatever has been happening on here was over. 🤣💀 How ridiculous. 🤪

CALEB

Hey hottie~ 🔥💖💋 random question for you! 💓🔎📝

😊😊😊 Your birthday 🎂🎈 is in a few weeks 📅❗️❗️ and I thought that rather than plan an event 🥳 for you without asking permission again 🙊🤷🙃, I would see if you wanted to do 😏 anything in particular. I thought asking might also prevent any of our friends 🍭💥🌊⚡ from making potentially unwanted 🙅⛔ plans, as well. 😅

[...] I am so sorry. 🙇‍♂️🤦

[ooc - the filter works, but feel free to do whatever in other comments]

IT MAY NOT HELP BUT BE SURE TO USE INCOGNITO MODE ON YOUR SEARCH ENGINE FOR TIMES LIKE THIS WHEN THE NETWORK GOES A BIT HAYWIRE. IT SHOULD BE AN OPTION WHEN YOU OPEN A TAB TO OPEN ONE AS INCOGNITO, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT.

ON ANOTHER TOPIC, IS ANYONE MISSING A NECKLACE? I FOUND IT IN MY THINGS THIS MORNING WHEN SETTING UP FOR THE MARKET, SO I SUPPOSE IT MAY HAVE GOTTEN.. DROPPED? OR LOST? IT LOOKS LIKE THIS.

So if everything I've been told is true, I've managed to find myself in a completely alternate realm than the Lands Between, along with the rest of you. ...I confess, I didn't see this twist coming. Perhaps Grace hasn't cast me off entirely.

Name's Rogier. Sorcerer. You'd probably have guessed it if you'd seen the hat (I very much like hats. Large ones. Otherwise what's the point?). Got here a few days back; having a bit of a bad week but I believe I might have gotten a good chance at help. A rousing thank you to Adam, who got me out of the forest and into civilization; believe I might've talked his ear off in a bid to stay conscious. Anyhow, I was told I'd need to pop in here, and say hello - what a wild system this is; they said it wasn't magic but I promise, the network looks like magic to this dolt. I like libraries, clean fights, being a cautionary tale told over campfires, and never saying never. Who are you lot? Tell me some good stories; I think I'm stuck here at this healing facility for a little while so I'm not going anywhere quickly.

[ Filtered to Sydney Clarke, Shaun Gilmore, and Blue Sargent ]
Hello there; they said that you'd already been contacted re: my thorny little situation (I'm not sorry; this is the kind of nonsense you're going to have to expect from here on out). At any rate, I hope this message isn't a surprise. But if it is: I've run into a little death curse, and I was rather hoping that some of you might be able to assist me with ridding myself of it. The sooner the better; it's unpleasant and I don't get to wear my fanciest trousers.

I cut my own bangs.

Out of curiosity, and I apologize if I am speaking out of turn, but has there been any progress in fixing all of the odd identity shenanigans that are happening right now? I do not wish to rush anyone, however I would rather like to have my wizard back.

Ah. No offense meant, Illidan.

Normally this is when I would offer assistance, but I know this sort of magic is outside my expertise and experience and am just humble enough to admit it.

( I woke up and chose chaos :)))))))))))))) )

Anyone want to try them with me?? It'll be TERRIBLE but it'll be fun!

A student just called me Professor "Short King" after I agreed to give them an extension on an assignment.

Entirely unrelated, I will now resume floating at all times.

Actually unrelated, I have a new spell in my arsenal that I would like to put to more than a second phase of testing, so please let me know if murderous fowl, gremlins, metal dinosaurs, vicious oversized rabbits, or any of the other violent and uncontrollable hurdles that Vallo has thrown at us in the past--or something like it--shows up. It is for science.

So Disney is... a festival? A kingdom? Somehow... not a horrific kidnapping dimension? Someone with experience please explain.

[ Ostyia ]
I require your assistance, if you've time.

I just had the weirdest dream.

I grew up in a household where pets weren't really a thing unless they were on loan to look better in family pictures. I didn't really live at home for long anyway, but I never considered myself much of an animal person from lack of association.

And then Ronan Lynch came into my life with a tiny dreamed raven cupped in his hands. Now I live on a giant farm filled with animals of wonder and magic and there's more happiness in a tiny corner of this place than I think there was ever was in the estate I grew up in.

But anyway all of that was a lot of sappiness (I'm not sorry, Ronan) to mention that at the adoption event I - we - ended up with Chorizo. He's about five, a little shy, loves Blue's knitting, and likes being carried around by Opal.

( Cut for Pic )

[ANCIENT JOURNAL ➣ VALLO DAY TWO | SPHERE LATE DAY THREE]

I know even writing here is a longshot but thought it entirely possible there might be another "Ancient Vallo" in place and we're at the stage of trying everything back home.

So if anyone sees this and you're on whatever excursion Vallo has sent you on, a check-in would be most appreciated.

[VALLO NETWORK POST ➣ DAY TWO]

It appears any of us who have the journals from Ancient Vallo should be able to communicate with our missing members, I was checking mine just today as a last-ditch effort and have managed to talk to a few of them now.

Can anything be done with this to help locate them?

After being pulled into an argument I never knew existed before showing up here and trying from three different places and a few different "other" toppings included to allow for the best possible chance either way I think I have come to a conclusion. Team no pineapple on pizza.

I could use some job interview tips from anyone whose got them? Got a few lined up and realized I have no idea what it's actually all about.

XHORHAUS

Since I didn't say it last night as there were other things going on--apologies for the state of the kitchen. It's been rectified, though the smell of burnt stew might need another day of open windows to fully vacate.

I will further apologize by not attempting to cook anything again, anytime soon.

BLUE

I gave him the scarf last night and today he is wearing it, perfectly content. He is I don't I think he really likes it.

Two certain people may burn the world to the ground at this, but #yolo?
Keith - I see your pineapple on pizza and raise you the person who made a pizza on a pineapple.



fitlered to atreus.
Hey, I found one of these when I was doing the rounds. Want me to bring it by later?
[ attached is a photo of an open nornir chest with an apple inside ]

Hey friends! :)))))))))) We're getting ready for our pet adoption event at the Barns on the 12th! More information will becoming BUT last year we made the BEST signs for the animals, they looked like a dating profile I miss Syd and it was SO fun to see people falling in love with the animals! And everyone deserves love and a safe, good home! We host a farmer's market on Tuesdays and Thursdays, so come for that too and see our animals (not for adoption, but adorable!!) and see some AMAZING goods!

What I love about Valentine's Day (besides the fact that it's about celebrating love and telling people how you feel!) are the snacks! And you guys, there are SO MANY good snacks out there! I cultivated and curated a selection of culinary delights for you!

(lololololol aka here are snacks I really liked, but it sounded good, right???)

( Lots of picture of snacks that I, the player, cannot speak to their tastiness. Matthew finds the good in anything )

Have a great day!!

[ FILTERED TO BRIGITTE LINDHOLM ]
Hi. I was wondering if I could rent some equipment at your forge? Maybe get a little guidance as well?

I need to make a ring.

[ FILTERED TO FRIENDS OF KEITH & SHIRO ]
Keep the 18th free please. We'll be having our reception that day at the Sanctuary. You don't need to bring anything, just show up thank you.