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[secondchances]

I hate being all after school special on here, but humor me at least.

It's easy to take people for granted here. That person that's been here longer than you, that person who makes boring entries but has a nice voice, that person who is always grumpy or always happy. Nothing here lasts. I mean, nothing lasts ever--even at home, people leave, go to other countries, disappear, die. Things change, and sometimes here it seems like change can happen faster than in a blink of an eye or drop of a hat or other speedy saying.

I guess what I'm trying to say is that every now and then, it's important to step back and just look at who is around you. Do they know how you feel? Tell them. Is that grudge worth keeping? Fix it. We don't have unlimited time here.

I'm probably not the best when it comes to this stuff, but if I've learned anything in the forever I've been here, it's that nothing is stable, even if it feels like it is. The moment you're comfortable is the moment that brick is removed from your foundation. Then you're left feeling angry, lost, and making long-winded, emotional journal entries while sitting on a rooftop...

And it sucks still having things to say or being unsure if someone knew how you felt. I'm sure I'm not the only one who has done that filter-to-someone-who-isn't-here thing. I wish we didn't have to do that. I'm going to try my best to not have to do that, I mean.

nine tests | dictated

[valuedstrength]

[Steve is at home working on breakfast for himself, Chase, and Jo. (This is intended to be a surprise for the latter two.) Don't worry. He has the sense to keep the journal away from the food and drink. He is trying to catch up on the journal despite how grim some of the entries were. The other residents mostly seemed to be missing the people who left recently or expecting a disaster to strike. Seeing this encourages Steve to move forward with something he had only been idly thinking about before since he expected someone else to beat him to it and maybe try to turn someone else's day around.]

Hey. I know a lot of us are upset for good reason so don't take this the wrong way, but does anyone want some breakfast? I was trying to surprise some friends with breakfast and I think I made too many pancakes. I can't promise I'll have enough if thirty people show up, but I'll try my best. I'm staying at the Gallery in town. I'll let you up if you give me some notice you're coming.

[Translation: he thinks Jo will be upset with him if lets some random crazy person in the apartment so there has to be some screening process going on here.]

One other thing, does anyone have any special holiday recipes they mind sharing with me?


( Friends )

audio;

[akito]

Hi.

I'm Wanijima Akito. I'm sixteen years old from Tokyo, Japan, year 2012 on a version of Earth. I have been here for six months, two weeks, and six days. I like Air Trecks, language, EDISON Lighthouse, ice cream, and birds.

I don't really know anyone here now except for Tsuna-san now that Simca has gone home. If my teammates knew, they would probably beat me up for not being sociable enough...

So, um...

If anyone wants to learn how to skate, I can try to teach you.

8. Neon [dictated]

[pompous_today]

[Simon's journal has conveniently opened in time to catch an exclamation of surprise.]

What in the world...

[Silence for a few moments.]

... I guess this has got to be the Castle's doing. I wondered when it was going to happen to me.

[Simon continues to putter around, getting ready for his shift, before he finally notices that his journal is open and shuts it.]

[[OOC: Temporary loss time for Simon! His hair will be turning various loud neon colors for a week or so, til I get bored with it.]]

22nd Perscription ~ [Action/Dictated]

[atadiscoverer]

[Anyone who bothers to come by the church in town will find someone in it, cleaning it up, dusting, squaring everything away.

Someone you might not expect.

Carson is working rather dilligently, dust and muck smeared across one cheek, whistling as he works on getting the place ready. If he's honest, he's feeling bad that he let it go this long without looking in on the place...

The sounds of cleaning will translate over the journals, but the book will be kept out of harm's way.]

Do we have anyone here who can say mass? [Comes a slightly distant, Scottish voice.] It's just that I'm busy cleaning up the church in town, and I figured it might be nice to have a Christmas mass here. Keep things a wee bit traditional for those who celebrate Christmas.

Also, anyone who wants to help me keep this place tidy, help would be appreciated. I know at least three people who would be thankful.

3rd Call Out ~ [Dictated]

[fuckinghateadrenaline]

Here's one for you, castle.

What do you count as pure examples of human stupidity? In fact, lets broaden that to all examples of stupidity.

And before anyone gets any smart ideas, asking questions like this doesn't count.

[Stuart's bored. Go figure.]

2nd Repair ~ [Dictated/Action]

[inharperwetrust]

So, I was looking around, and lo and behold, I found a wireless computer network. Surprised me, to say the least, what with the whole historical thing this place has goin'.

I'm gonna go in and get some hands-on experience, see what this baby can do. You never know, I might be able to sprinkle some of that Harper magic and even improve it. Wouldn't that be nice?

Now all I gotta do is get one of the flexis compatible with this thing and we'll be set.

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( Action for within the Network )

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((OOC: The action is for anyone who can exist on the network. Feel free to bump into him. :3))