005//Dictated

[nothingtobelieve]

[Vicious is moving through the castle as he opens the journal. As such a good deal of the general commotion comes through as background noise as he walks]

It seems the castle has very low standards for parenting.

[But it must have some, since he's been left mercilessly alone.]

( Spike )

[ooc: Feel free to run into him wandering around, as well.]

(no subject)

[deterrence]

[written:]

A question, if I may.

What is an appropriate course of action when ["my" "our" ......] the child keeps asking for a parent who is not in the castle anymore? I used up all the distractions I could come up with last year. [and she doesn't know how to explain the concept of people leaving to a little kid.

this is going to be harder with every passing year, isn't it?]

❥ 3 [dictated]

[whathedoves]

Salutations, all new mothers and fathers!

I had no idea I'd set such a trend with my adoption! One day, you're the newest dad on the block, and the next, you're being chased through the courtyard by a toddler! What an adventure.

[Haha! Actually, Yuuya sounds nervous. Little humans can do a lot of damage!]

But of course I am a trendsetter here! Everybirdie is nesting now! A biological surprise if I've ever seen one! [Pssh!] This just goes to show you that even science is fallible in spooky magic kidnapper castles.

I'm sure you've all been wondering: "Oh, Mister Sakazaki, what can you tell us about this less than glamorous undertaking of parenthood?"

Unfortunately, if I'm honest - when am I not? - I know almost nothing about the care and keeping of small primates. It's hard luck - I'm afraid I haven't any advice to offer! I know you were all looking to me for the answers.

But perhaps - a playdate, maybe? Buddy needs exercise and I'd like it if she had more friends. Everyone needs friends.

We're in this together! Adieu, friends!

09

[doublethefun]

[in the lobby today, you'll find one of the resident ponies giving her magical offspring an impromptu lesson of sorts. Said magical offspring is also clad in an awesomely stylish vampony cape, for some reason. Must be a new toy.]

Nay, 'tis closer to [she pauses and stands up straight. Wings are spread, head thrown back, and she is practically (most definitely) looming over the filly.] 'Mwahahahahahahah!'

[as the echoes of the surprisingly malevolent laugh fades away, the foal rears up on her hind legs, her forehooves holding the edges of the cape open in an attempt to look bigger and to imitate her mom's wings.] Mwahahahahaha! Give me candy or I'll gobble you up!!

[at that, Luna has to sit down. And try not to laugh too hard.] V-very good. Mine hooves are shaking.

[the child pouts] No you're not. [a pause] Are you?

[[ooc: dictated/action. Open to everypony!]]

037 Red Letters

[eat_me_beat_me]

This week weirded me out last year and this year is no different. But that doesn't mean I can't do my part to, uh, help out [read help the kids get as messy as possible]

So if anyone's interested I'm down in the lobby with paint, chalk, markers and a mess of other art supplies. Painting inside the lines... And on the paper... Is optional.

[She laughs]

((OOC: open open open. Threadjack at will. Free for all!

fifth | dictated

[ironlady]

( Agent Barton of SHIELD )

(no subject)

[payback]

[A small sigh. It's been a while since Rin has last talked over the journals; she's feeling a little contemplative.]

Who else remembers the spring where it rained the whole time? I think we were heading out to explore then... to the place where we found Roy. I remember because there was water all over the ground, it was soaked and no fun trying to find a good place to sleep.

When I say that it sounds like I'm leading up to complain. But actually, I liked it. It makes it somehow nicer to be indoors when it's pouring rain outside... it's nice to listen to the rain, and it smells good outside afterward. Sunshine all the time gets a little samey anyway. Not that I would want good weather to go away again either.

[What is she even talking about? Rin falls silent briefly, until a small voice pipes up from a short distance away:] Mama, can I see it? [And Rin makes a small noise, drawing in her breath.] Ah, Renzo, no... why don't I tell you a story or something?

[And for those who might be around the outpost in the dead zone, Rin is just sitting slightly outside the entrance. Her three Pokémon and Legato are scattered around her at varying distance, but Rin herself is ignoring all of them, bending down slightly to open her arms and lift up... her son. Yeah.

Playing the single mom here. There you go.]

Four Truffula Trees

[whichwayyoulean]

[The screaming of babies over the journals is a well known sound by now, and the screaming coming from this one is no different. Except that halfway through a particularly loud scream, someone has decided to start strumming a guitar. Which is soon joined by what might be called a lullaby, if the singer had no idea how to make babies go to sleep. Which is pretty much the case here]

♫ Hush little baby
Sleep time is now
Your diaper is empty
And you’ve drunk half a cow

It really would be lovely
If you’d rest your head
Or daddy's sleep deprivation
Will make him drop dead

You’ve been rocked, you’ve been cooed at
For five whole nights through
But your demanding cries keep coming
What more can we do?

So sleep, little baby
Just close your eyes
Whoever said this was easy
Was just telling lies ♪

[The crying stops...for about ten seconds, before it continues]

Okay wow, seriously. Where is your off switch?

Backdated to earlier in the week - In journal, or in person if someone feels like visiting his room

[dontpatr0nizeme]

[Have happy childish laughter as Washington is currently watching Carter playing with Riolu.]

Never thought I'd see the kid again with his mother gone.  Out of curiosity, how many of you got lucky enough to get a kid back from a previous year with a parent that has left?

[filtered to friends]
Anyone interested in a playdate with Carter and my Riolu, let me know.  I'm sure the kid could use some human company closer to his age.

[filtered to South]
How is it going with your kids?