10th sweater: not a sweater at all, but a business suit! (backdated to 17th in the AM)

[bezazzled]

[Mabel clears her throat before speaking]

Hello friends, Mabel here.

As many of you set out to explore uncharted and even possibly dangerous lands, I'd like to take the time to recognize each and every one of you for your contributions to expanding Paradisa's knowledge and encouraging exploration!

I'd like to recognize you one by one, but we know that would take too long, and we don't want you to fall behind schedule!

Each of you is a shining star, so I hope that you will accept this as a token of my appreciation.



Please remember to stay safe. Consider it your number one priority! Remember to use safe practices when setting up tents, cooking meals, or running away from vicious creatures of the unknown. If we can get through this expedition without an incident, I'll treat the whole castle to a safety luncheon! How's that for incentive?

And lastly, I'd like to send you off with one of my favorite acronyms to keep in mind while traveling. I want you all to be your best... S.E.L.V.E.S.

S.atisfied
E.veryday
L.oving life
V.ery much
E.veryday
S.atisfied

Keep this in mind while you're on the road, and remember to have fun!

Now, for the rest of you still in the castle, don't think I've forgotten about you! Let's talk one on one.

How can we make Paradisa more enjoyable for everyone? I know you have some ideas, so let's hear them! Every idea is a precious gem just waiting to be sanded and smoothed to perfection, but we can't discover them without picking away at the brain a little. So let's pick up our pickaxes and brainstorm!

Comments

Dictated; Filtered to Mabel

[cyan_maid]

[There's a distinctive chuckle.]

I'll be sure to be my best self for you, Mabel! We're doing quite well out here, though, so please don't worry!

filtered to Jane!

[bezazzled]

That's the spirit, Jane! Keep that positive energy flowing so the rest of the group can catch it. We want to keep morale high on this journey.

And filtered right back to Mabel!

[cyan_maid]

Exactly! Without morale, we'll never make it!

[bezazzled]

You be sure to remember all the exciting things that happen. I expect a full report by the time you get back.

...Just kidding! That was a joke. You can just tell it to me.

Dictated

[whistles_the_blues]

...I'll pass on the one on one talk.

[bezazzled]

Now, now. Don't be shy. There's gotta be something you'd like to see. This is a No Judging Zone. All ideas are welcome.

[whistles_the_blues]

I don't think you can just change the problems this place has. It's how this place works.

[bezazzled]

Not with that attitude we can't! Where's your spirit of community?

[whichwayyoulean]

...Are you still doing this?

[bezazzled]

If you mean, am I still being the best boss there is? You betcha!

[whichwayyoulean]

Great.

FYI? You used 'everyday' twice in your slogan.

[bezazzled]

I know. It's for emphasis.

dictated

[vampirize]

Wow.

I don't think I've heard so much tripe before in my life...well, except when Edison was alive. That was the tripe to end all tripes.

But this is still nonsense, all the same.

ditto!

[bezazzled]

[She's just trying to boost morale...]

Oh. Well, I'd love to hear any suggestions you have as to how I can improve!

[vampirize]

Stop while you can. It'll make all our lives infinitely better.

[JERKITY JERK JERK JERK]

[bezazzled]

I see.

[RUDEY RUDE MCRUDERSON]

Thank you very much for your input. I will take it into consideration.

[You know what that's corporate lingo for.]

[hellshaped]

[Mabel......]

This is new.

[bezazzled]

Don't think of me as any different now that I am your boss. I'm still the same Friend Mabel from before.

[hellshaped]

My boss, huh. What are you paying me?

omg she sounds like my boss....

[heloise]

More parties.

my work here is done

[bezazzled]

Duly noted! Parties are great, aren't they? So why shouldn't we have more?

<3!!!

[heloise]

What sort would be best?

[ichy]

[But Icheb doesn't have a pickaxe. :?]

A holodeck would be an improvement.

[bezazzled]

Ooh, an excellent idea. I'm not all that sure what a holodeck is, but I know we don't have one yet!

[ichy]

A holodeck is a room that uses holotechnology to create interactive simulations. Holodeck programs can be educational or recreational.

The problem is determining whether it's possible to build a holodeck within the castle.