War Is Coming Communications.

Rose is gone too. I had attempted to contact her about getting some Beater practice or if she's into muggle sparring and.. nothing. Silent. No answer. Couldn't ask Kirk about it since he's also reported to have been returned. I know she had friends here too, so... I'm sorry.

I know how much this sucks. Seal also took a great father and hero that I know too. I remember when it had sent my own back once. Twice, but I don't really count it since I didn't know of the second time time Just remember, sometimes the Seal brings people back here. It did with me.

FUCK YOU, SEAL!

I haven't said anything before now because there was enough strange stuff going on but I seem to have lost my shadow. I don't know how that works but it's weird not seeing it behind me. Although nothing should surprise me anymore.

But I'm happy to report that the Seal left me one of my favorite cameras from home. So Piper and Phoebe, we're doing a sispters photoshoot.

After glancing at the calendar this morning it dawned on me that a very special little boy will be turning 5 in 47 days. I want this birthday to be unlike any that he has ever had and so therefore it will be a grand affair. The proverbial floor is open for theme suggestions.

You are also all cordially invited to come join us on September 7 for a Labor Day celebration. All you need bring is yourself and proper pool attire.

Roland has been asking for a puppy and the other day, Regina and I went looking because she needed cheering up after. Now we would like you all to meet Paris, the newest addition to our little zoo here.

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Regina swears this is the last animal, but I have a feeling that won't last, given how easily she gave in to Roland's dimples and pleading. We're calling this one an early birthday present.

When they said strange things happened here, they weren't lying. I don't think I've ever seen exactly what I've seen in the past month or so that I have been here.

Is it always like this?

[Filter: Jacen]

I thought I would settle more easily, but this has been challenging.

Oh wow, this is nice. I hadn't expected to see that. I just found my family photo album in my room. I know I didn't bring it with me when I came here. Never saw it.. until now. It has pictures of me and my parents, from when I was born til a week before I came here. Out of anything of mine that could come here, more than money, or my home, this is what I'd value most. A connection to my memories of them.

And, also. If anyone from my family shows up and is skeptical of me being one of them, the book can be reviewed as proof from the pictures. But mostly, I'm just glad to be able to look through the book one more time. Anyone might like to view it too, you're welcome to visit and I'll show it to you. Oh man, this is so awesome!!

[Filtered to Friends of Rose and Kirk]
Rose and Jim will soon be out of the country and enjoying a forced vacation. I'll pass messages along to them should you all need to get in contact with them. Or you can wait until they return. They should be home in a week.

[Bunch of yellow roses...I will add a picture when I get home]

Card Reads:

I shouldn't have tried to eat you. I was a dick in the 70's.

D

[Filtered to Stefan]

So, I guess we know how to get my humanity back now.

..Huh. My bed seems a lot more smaller now, as does the rest of the room. But I guess everything looks huge when you're a kid. So glad I'm back to my proper age again. And able to use wand magic. And apparate. And fly on my broom! I'm gonna go play some quidditch. Well, mostly flying around but I might get in a practice or two in after I have fun first.

Rose, thank you you so much for taking care of me, and thanks to Regina too. All the long week, I felt just as comfortable and safe as I was at my real home. Plus, the cookies and ice cream were a pretty good distraction for tiny me too.

In case there's actually anyone else left who gives a shit, it looks like Cami's gown again.

( filtered very private )

Umm, I know there are some other people that knew Katie. And, I thought you'd all want to know that she's gone home.

[Angelicia]

So. I'm thinking tequila is a thing.

Right. Please tell me everyone's the proper age and everything, now.

So, me and Skye are creating two different types of patrols. Skye's still organizing the Welcome Patrols. I'm organizing defence ones. To keep an eye on the graveyard, so what happened with the earthquake can't happen again. As well as the other displaced areas for security reasons.

If you're happy to take a shift for the Security Patrols let me know below. You have to have done the basic classes, for your own safety more than anything. It's best you know what you're likely to come up against,

And, I know Skye could do with more volunteers for the Welcome Committee. Which is more about greeting new arrivals, than fighting. So, the main criteria for that is being able to explain what's going on.

( Security Patrols )

( Welcome Patrols/Committee )

( Manning the Surveillance Equipment )

Alright, that was weird. Usually when a therapist tells you to embrace your inner child, I doubt they mean it literally. Still.. that was probably the best week of his life being here. I notice all my sugar sweets stuff is gone now, hadn't realized I ate that much til I went for more today. Thank you for those who spoke to him about this being safe, I know it calmed him. Err.. me. Or us, whatever. Wasn't the best time of my life at that age so a chance to get away from it or from Aunt Marion back then was nice

Umm.. okay, now another problem. Where the hell is my shadow?! It's gone. Just.. gone. I walk and should see it, but I don't. So, looks like I don't have one like some others here. So has anyone figured out the cause or how to get them back to us? Is it a Seal thing.. or Pan from that show is secretly here doing this. If it is him and he brags about not failing, he'll learn of something else that won't fail. Like my fist to his face. Bet I can get him in a sword duel, maybe Wonder what he'd think of a peanut butter brand named after him Well, whatever is causing this, hope we can fix it soon.

So, this weird whacked out trip doesn't seem to be ending any time soon.

What's there to do for fun.  Before I wake up.

Glad you lot got to see me as a very energetic teenager.

[Stefan]

You don't make a bad date.

Are you doing okay? With your brother being well... aged down too

[Katie & Angelina]

So... I'm never going to live down bringing sexy back am I?

Stefan wines.

I can't wait for the Ball!

[Katie & Ange]

Guess who has a date.

We need to go shopping.

This place never ceases to amaze me. Sometimes in good ways, sometimes not so good.

( Filtered to Alicia Spinnet )

I hear there's a ball. Would you do me the honor of being my date, Miss Spinnet?

Rumor has is a few of you are missing your Yule Ball while you're stuck here. It's not quite the right type of year for it here, but Verdant will be hosting one anyway. Saturday night, we'll start at 7pm. This Yule Ball will be open to all ages. Don't even think about sneaking your own booze into my club, though, okay? I know the drinking laws suck here, but I could get in big trouble if anyone under 21 gets caught drinking. That includes me, btw, so save it for that afterparties that I'm going to pretend not to know about. We'll have an open "bar" for non-alcoholic beverages. Over 21s can purchase stronger drinks, but make sure you bring an id, because you will be carded. On the up side, I'm going to donate any profits from the drink sales to charity, so it'll go for a good cause.

( Filtered to those with unlimited funds or damn close to it )

These kids obviously don't all have the money for formal wear, so I was thinking that we could all pool together to help them buy dresses or whatever else they want for this. Likewise, if you have any gently used formal wear you'd like to donate, that could be good, too.