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So if I wanted to convince the Great Library to let me paint a mural inside of it, who would I need to talk to? Or is that just like a don't even bother situation? I'm not rich enough to bribe anyone. I'm just curious.

[FILTERED TO BLACKTHORN MANOR]

On that note, I started a new one at the house. In the den. Watch out for the paint cans and tarps. And don't look at it until I'm done.

[OOC: feel free to ignore him and peek anyway, it's going to be like the Blackthorn mural but with Tessa, Jem, Will, Kit, and Mina.]

What I've discovered this week is that some of you need to be complimented more often. I'd apologize but I'm not actually that sorry.

FILTERED TO EDWIN:

How are you feeling?

Did anyone else make it through? Is anyone else in the middle of the forest? There's a group of us here, but we're still trying to figure out where exactly we are.

Next week will mark my arrival anniversary into Vallo and I believe that counts as one of the few dates where I am allowed to be sentimental "on main", as my once students used to say. (Note that the other dates include: my birthday, Caleb's birthday, the children's birthday, our wedding anniversary. Other random days must be forgiven, if I am not controlled at brunch and have one too many sips of a mimosa.)

And so, this has been a very tumultuously wonderful handful of years and I am grateful to the people who have given it such joy, both those that have since gone and everyone still here--and, most assuredly, those that will still stumble into Vallo in the future. I am a lucky elf.

Anyway, sentimentality over. Thank you for allowing the indulgence.

I am delivering a new podcast this evening that I am particularly proud of. Normally I would give hints as to the subject matter--magic, soup, book reviews, etc--so as to tempt people to listen, but I wish not to spoil anyone and also I have heard that lending some mystery could likewise tempt people to listen so this is a test. If no one listens, I will know it is a gamble best not taken again and simply be terrible sad. (This is a back up plan: if mystery does not work, perhaps guilt will.) (This is a joke, in case my brand of humor remains less than clear after all these years of attempting it.)

Hey, I'm looking for odd jobs that a teenager is allowed to do so I can pick up some extra money to pay for prom stuff. So if anybody needs, like...a bookshelf put together or their library catalogued or the oil changed in their car or something, call me. I want my girlfriend to be able to order an appetizer at pre-prom dinner if she wants.


[Filtered to William Laurence]
Hey Mr. Laurence, this is Mike, Nancy's brother. You also might remember me from helping out with the kid camp at Art of Expression back when everybody got turned into kids.

I wanted to ask for some I guess fashion advice? El and I are going to the prom in May, and you're supposed to dress formal for that. I've never dressed any more formal than basic going to church clothes, so I have no idea what I'm doing. You always look really sharp, so I was hoping maybe you could help me with figuring out what to wear for this?
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After figuring out explosives weren't the best route, the vacuum cleaner I rigged has contained the slime without them getting out and nobody has had to touch them.

Who do I send the containers to? I can incinerate them.

Which one of you fucked with my ship? I put actual fucking wires in this thing and somebody comes along and cuts them? Bullshit. Should've made it run on pure vibes. Parrish, I'm gonna need some help. And before you ask, no, there isn't an owner's manual, smartass.


Also what the fuck is up with all the trash? Is somebody on strike?

Hey there, newcomers--and also not-newcomers, since I've been told everyone should be connected onto our networks now. Obviously let us know if that's not the case--well, I guess you wouldn't be seeing this if it wasn't, so. Let us know if it is and that's one thing done.

Anyway, I'm Orym and it really is nice to see some new faces, even if it's from strange circumstances. (I say that as though arriving via tree onto a space station is normal, but after a few years it really is.)

If there's anything you need or have questions about, let us know.

Eat some Oreos, take care of yourself, and tell people you love them. It doesn't solve anything, but I think it helps a little.

Gangsey

I'm going to go get some of my things and the cat, and then I'm going for a walk. I might sit out with the cows for awhile too.

Love you.

So it's mostly one big fucking blur but I got the gist Market's just straight up free this week. Come get what you want or message me to get it delivered.

[FILTERED TO GANGSEY]

We need to talk about all the best ways to shut me down fast. Gansey, you remember everything over there, right? You can tell them what worked and what didn't? Adam knows all my weak spots. The wonky knee, shit like that. Matthew, for fuck's sake could you just promise me you'll really think about leaving me in the dust instead of sticking around to suffer? I'd appreciate it.

And hey. Fuck I love you guys. Sorry I get fucking awful when I'm alone.

[FILTERED TO VALLO PRIME, FLIPPED REBELS (THAT INCLUDES YOU ELI), & RESCUERS]

Testing, testing. Are you getting this? We're using my connection to the Black Lion and the quintessence tech in my arm to form a bridge between the networks. Basically, we're playing telephone through a giant sentient spaceship. Stop by and thank him for me? I'm sure he's stressed by all of this.

Anyway, assuming someone is reading this, on the other side of the portal is a parallel Vallo. We've made contact with a group of Outlanders here and confirmed that they are alternate versions of some of our lost people. Most of them have lived here for years and some have different memories of their home worlds. They've formed a rebellion against another group, made up of more of our lost people. They call themselves the Court of Revenants and they're the reason this message is filtered as best as I can get it.

Please be aware that Council members might look like someone you've lost, but they have apparently taken control of this Vallo through force and terror. There is a stalemate between the Council and the Rebels because any physical violence here creates what they call Echoes - spectral enemies that attack anyone close by and only stop when the fighting stops.

Now I'm sure you're wondering where our Outlanders are. I've been told the people here suffered a violent headache and a flash of memories that then faded when the portal opened on this side. It can't be a coincidence. I suspect our people are tangled up metaphysically with their counterparts. I have no idea how to separate them. If you have any theories, please don't be shy.

As for the rescue team, everyone is accounted for and safe. Our focus right now is planning a recovery mission. A few rebels were taken captive just before we arrived. Keith is We will get them back. In the meantime, please feel free to use this post to brainstorm and reconnect. Since I know it'll be a question on your minds, here is the list of the captured:

• Ashton Greymoore
• Dorian Storm
• Keith Kogane
• Luffy
• Nancy Wheeler
• Noctis Lucis Caelum

And a list of the Council and their allies:

• Caleb Widogast
• William Laurence
• Henry Townshend
• Kellach Donnallen
• Ostyia Rabalska
• Teddy Kaplan-Altman
• Billy Kaplan
• Abigail Blyg
• Lan Xichen
• Lee Thompkins
• Joshua Rosfield
• Julian Blackthorn
• Ronan Lynch
• Serefin Meleski
• Silas

Anyone not on either of these lists should be able to see and respond to this post. Okay, enough rambling. Time to see if this actually works.

[FILTERED TO RONAN LYNCH]

Ronan Niall Lynch what the hell do you think you are doing?

(( posted early evening ))

FILTERED: REBELS AND TODAY'S ARRIVALS
So, what a day, right?

First off, food is out in the mess hall, please grab a bite to eat if you haven't yet. If you haven't been shown to a room let me know and I'll get you set up. If you need blankets or anything chime in, we'll get your sorted. We ask if you're going to get cleaned up to keep showers short. We have extra toothbrushes and other toiletries if anyone needs anything.

Onto the rest of it.

Yes, we are missing people. Yes, those are some of the people you were expecting to find. The list is as follows:

• Ashton Greymoore
• Dorian Storm
• Keith Kogane
• Luffy
• Nancy Wheeler
• Noctis Lucis Caelum

All have been missing for a few weeks. Yes, we have tried to get them back. For those who haven't had that conversation yet there's a few reasons it hasn't happened. The Council is strong, outguns us with heavy magic users, any violence also spawns echoes. The harder we fight the stronger they get. They take the form of those fighting, including skills and magic as they get stronger.

Because it seems like some of you maybe know other versions, or whatever we want to call this, of those we know as the Council here's the list of known Council members:

• Caleb Widogast
• William Laurence
• Henry Townshend
• Kellach Donnallen
• Ostyia Rabalska
• Theodore Kaplan-Altman
• William Kaplan-Altman
• Abigail Blyg
• Lan Xichen
• Lee Thompkins
• Joshua Rosfield
• Julian Blackthorn
• Ronan Lynch
• Serefin Meleski
• Silas

It can not be stressed enough that whatever you think you may know of these people they are not good news. At all. This is also just a list of those we know about. If you happen to run into someone you recognize outside of us you must make sure they are who you think they are. Assume nothing.

You want to stage a rescue and we get it, trust us, we more than get it. It needs to be planned though. So if that is something you are itching to do we will meet tomorrow, 7 am sharp in the mess hall, to go over strategy and how this might be doable with the extra numbers we now have.

It was also mentioned that a line of communication between this Vallo and the other Vallo is desired. None of us can guarantee that working, but we're willing to try if we can do it safely. Meet at 9 am, mess hall, if you have ideas on how to make that happen.

In the meantime, get some food, try to get some sleep. We'll start fresh in the morning. If you need anything ask.



ooc: if I missed someone on these lists assume I didn't lol, poke me and I'll edit.

Rebels + Vallo Outlander Arrivals

Okay this was all a lot today, but now that our [...] guests have been given the rundown, you all have your devices, we can answer some of your questions. I think we're all adjusting, so just bear with us. For some of us, it's been a long time since we've seen you. In some instances, if ever.

I'm also going to reiterate, please don't leave our location without bringing one of us with you. This isn't the Vallo you know and what we're dealing with is pretty shitty, so until we can figure out a larger plan, staying put is going to be safest. It's not just the Echoes. It's the people you think you know.

Alright, have your reunions and ask your questions.

Ever since New Year's Eve people have had ideas about what new "fun" toppings they can request on pizza like they did at the charity event. Too much warm fruit. And finally today someone said they wanted strawberries, peaches, and pickled radishes with scrambled eggs and I just

I no longer work at Nino's. I quit. It was that or jail. Find a new place to knife fight out back.

FRIENDS OF GANSEY (BUT GANSEY CAN ALSO SEE.)

A certain someone's birthday is next Wednesday. Now that I have oodles of free time, you're cordially invited to clear the evening. We're doing whatever Gansey wants.

((posted laaaaate tonight/eaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarly tomorrow morning))
((also this is a picspam and requires a lot of mental photoshop and theatre of the miiiind))

I went to that Critical Role Land with my moron friends and it is the best place I have ever been to in my entire life.

( I found Vax )

It's just an amazing likeness. Incredible. I'm looking at two Vaxs. Vaxes? Vaxii? Fuck.

WAIT I TAKE IT ALL BACK

( What the fuck is this nonsense )

WHO IS THAT REFERRING TO?

( Here are other pictures look at them or don't I don't care )

The hangover is a little brutal this morning, but a toasty fire and this cash prize are fixing me right up. Thank you to everyone who worked on the race. It was incredible. Sometimes awful and terrifying? But only in the best way. Really, you guys are geniuses. I'm going to need that resort trip just to stop feeing twitchy every time someone comes around a corner too fast.

Great job to all the other racers too. I bombed last year, so please excuse me while I swim around in this win just a little longer. I won't rub it anyone's face.

Well maybe Atreus's face, but only a tiny bit.

I have overused the indoor plumbing options in this flat, learned how to use the elevator by myself, and located where to make the letters capitals on this little phone thing. A feat, truly.

Tessa has shown me what a Kindle is but I have to admit I appreciate the physical heft of books. She has also given me her list of bodice rippers and I do trust her taste in reading material. Does anyone else have any recommendations? Bodices being ripped is not a necessary requirement, but I will judge you accordingly on a scale that is predetermined by me, and unbeknownst to you.