War Is Coming Communications.

Some of you may have read the post from Belle earlier. I feel I have to put my two cents in, whether they're needed or not.

When the people here didn't trust me, and they had every right not to, I never once asked any of you to live near me. I left on my own because I knew my choices and actions affected others and may have hurt people. I have worked hard to earn at least some of that trust back and I know I owe more to some of you than I can possibly say.

With all of that being said, I am one of the biggest proponents of second chances that there can be. However, there's a new woman in town. She goes by Regina Mills, or you may know her as the Evil Queen. From Snow White and the Seven Dwarves. Unhealthy fascination with apples. And this woman has been given a multitude of second chances. All she's done with them is turn around and manipulate people to hurt them all over again. She has a grudge against an eight year-old little girl and has let it turn her cold and dark and has made my life hell, along with the lives of everyone in my world.

I'm not a resident of the Complex and I don't get a final say. But my son spends time with the friends he's made there. Some of the people I care about live there. There has to be some other option. I'm open to suggestions. Other than throwing her in a pit somewhere. We have to prove that we're better than that. Epiphany, would the people of your apartment building object to her living there? Or is there an inexpensive place where I could put her up until she can provide for herself?

I'm not against giving her a chance. I'm just against giving her a chance to be anywhere near the people I care about. I will keep them all here with me, I swear to

For the record, Seal, I'm not amused right now. Everyone at once??

[Regina]

So. Rumor around town is, you're here.

Let's get a few things straight, shall we?

1) Henry isn't yours. Here, he's mine. Legally mine. And after all you've done? You're not coming near him
2) Graham. You're not touching him again. Belle, either. They're done being your prisoners.
3) You live your life and I'll live mine. But don't you dare hurt those I lov care about. I'm not an innocent newborn anymore. And I'm not in your world now. I've been here longer. You're in mine.

[Steph]

Is that why you wanted me to look you up? Your daughter?

Hey, guys, I'm going to drive around town and see if I can pick up a new arrival. Don't worry, I'm safe. I've got the top up and I don't intend on getting out of the car. I thought you might appreciate a note after what happened last time.

I have some good news. I still have a job! In spite of all of the hiding out in the complex and going on road trips to get away from one-armed vampires, I get to keep my job. See, every now and then something good happens.

What is this ruddy Muggle contraption? Why did the shopkeeper direct me to this...thing? And why the bloody hell can I not get home? If this is some sort of kidnapping, I assure you, you've picked the wrong target. And your tactics are rubbish, leaving me on some city street.

Since Ed is back where he belongs, I thought we'd celebrate. Are you up for popcorn and a movie?

ooc: If Amy talks to your character this filter applies to them.

I feel almost like someone is stomping on my head and heart with work boots.

[Peter, Lois, and Priestly]
I'm so sorry that I worried all of you, but thank you for getting me back to the complex.

[text to Peter Vincent]
>>hwy do u d rink?

[text to Priestly]
>>im so sory

Hey, man...is Amy with you...?

[ooc: Added a little while later]

[Ames]
Where are you?? You don't have to come back here, I just wanna know you're okay.

[Lois]
Have you heard from Amy today? Did she say anything to you??

You three are all over 18, yeah? I'd seriously recommend taking a stab at the Hunter's Camp, if you haven't already. Bobby's a hardass, but he knows his shit and covers a lot of valuable things. And it'll get you lot out of Lawrence and hopefully out of his reach for a bit. Also, just so you know, I'll be there myself from the 25th to the 1st.

[Angel Investigations Team]
Just letting you guys know, I've signed up for Bobby's camp from Sept. 25 to Oct. 1st, so I won't be coming in that week. Mostly I'm wanting to take another look through his library. Was there anything in particular you guys wanted me to look up while I'm there?

So...uh. You want me to take a step back, pretty girl, or...how do you wanna do this, exactly...?

Um…what’s going on here? Did I get lost on my way to the bathroom or something? I wasn’t aware that could happen, but hey, even I’ll admit that I’ve learned some crazy shit lately, so who knows, right?

Seriously, did I get abducted by aliens or something? Do aliens have a base in Kansas of all places? That's just weird.

So okay...in the interest of beating Lois to the punch so she'll just enjoy the time she's got with her mom instead of working too hard...

Has anyone actually thought about why these ghosts are here? Given the fact that half of them are good news and the other half not so much, I'm thinking it's less the Seal being a douche and messing with us and more something else. I just...don't know what.

So, all right class: discuss.

[ooc: added in later]

EDIT: The Four Horsemen. That's a thing here, right?

Alright, so, I was investigating a story that happened last week, a girl and her boyfriend were attacked by someone on Wednesday. I think it was Wednesday. The guy didn’t survive, but the girl, April, did. She was severely traumatized by the whole ordeal and the police didn’t buy much of what she told them...but it basically went hand in hand with things Peter has said about the vampires from his world. It was hard to refute what she said also once they got to the scene and saw everything.

I went to do a follow up interview with April today since I finally tracked her down. Let’s just say that there won’t be any interviews from anyone who was in that place.

Just everyone please be extra careful out there. I don’t think this guy is going to be slowing down anytime soon.

So these things that are bugging people are ghosts? How harmful are ghosts?

[Peter Vincent]
Are you okay?

[Priestly]
I kind of broke your lamp.

Does anyone know where I could get some water blessed? It's weird stealing from a church but if I have to...

[Priestly]
So you probably know that he's in town...

» Hey man, you okay? What's goin' on. Some dude's saying you're freaking out and shit...
» Is that Ed guy still here or ... what do you need, man?

Who all just went home? Does anyone know?

Okay, so I fully expect a lot of snarky and hateful and entirely rude answers, here because, hey, look, it's me and people tend to not respond well to me. But I have some real things I'm trying to understand, here, so maybe some of you not-quite-so-judgmental types can help me wrap my head around this...

What makes my instinct for self preservation and survival so big when almost everyone else here is so entirely ready to take a kill shot for people in their lives? What makes all of you so willing to offer yourself up to be the sacrificial lamb? When does the line between saving yourself and sacrificing yourself for someone else begin to blur? What makes you slide from one into the other?

I fully expect answers that run somewhere along the lines of "You're a selfish bitch who isn't capable of love, so you'll never understand it." Looking at you, Branson, but can anyone give me something deeper than that? My own theory: Being on the run from an Original I severely pissed off who wants me dead, tends to kick that survival instinct into high gear and the greater part of 500 years of it probably just made it more natural for me. And maybe that answer I'm expecting to hear has a little something to do with it too. I don't agree that I'm not capable, I know am, I've felt it before...and it's been bit of a driving force behind the things I've done, even if I did go about them in the wrong ways...but maybe what I've felt isn't as...complete as what you all have felt and I'm sure that makes a difference.

I don't know if anyone can get this across to me in ways tha make sense, but I figure it's worth a shot.

I believe I am ready to open!

Next week I should like to invite you all to the Opening of my Inn, shall we say on Saturday? There will be some rooms for those who perhaps do not, ...how do you say...fit with the modern age and wish to take life at a slower place than the residences on offer do.

I assure you for those who know of my families reputation that the Inn will be nothing of them. Not a thing.

I will provide food and drink for the opening night! And I wish it known widely that Enjolras owes me a song.

[Those that Helped and her staff]

Thank you. All of you. I could not have done this without your aid. I hope there is much more to come

[Enjolras]

And you especially.

I could not have done any of this if you had not willed me on and told me not to think so much on my insecurities.

I am in your debt Monsieur

Hey, I'm heading over to the Roadhouse. Want to join me?