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[secondchances]

Either Tim's mastered the maximum level in the How to Avoid Stephanie game, or he's gone back to Gotham. I'm guessing it's the latter. Thanks again to everyone who--well, you know. Back then.

On that note, it looks like Cassie's gone home again, too.

I was planning on going on about the importance of bringing deodorant when going on extended trips into the wilderness, especially when there's a lot of sweating involved, but I think I'll save that for another day. One closer to the next expedition. I don't think I'm the only one who noticed...

[Cesare]

[In a more chipper tone:]

I think we had an arrangement of sorts, no?

Comments

[amiable]

Ehh? Tim now? I didn't get to talk to him much this time.

[secondchances]

Third time's the charm? I doubt Paradisa will be devoid of Gotham boys for too long.

[amiable]

[ A considering pause. ]

Damian. [ When she says his name, it's a flood of memories that hit her. ] He hasn't come back, has he?

[secondchances]

[An awkward pause.]

No. No Damian.

Still foggy, huh?

[waterproofed]

Aw, man, seriously?

[secondchances]

About which part?

[waterproofed]

Cassie. I was really looking forward to hanging with her this time.

[secondchances]

I'm sorry. There's always a chance she'll show up again, though. ... if that's any consolation.

Dictated forever

[whichwayyoulean]

Friends of yours?

And trust me, you were not the only one who noticed.

Re: Dictated forever

[secondchances]

Yeah. Doubt they eloped and ran off into the wilds, so. Looks like they've gone home again. This place has issues with people from my world.

Right? You got used to it after a while, but every now and then it'd just be like slamming into a brick wall.

[whichwayyoulean]

I hear that. Though people in my world either hate me or are from the future so it's not a big loss.

Especially after all that running people did after the birds. It was lots of fun being stuck on a boat with people after that.

[secondchances]

That sounds... pleasant.

If I didn't mind sweaty, hairy man pits touching my stuff, I would have shared.

[ino]

Trust me, you weren't the only one.

[secondchances]

Next time we're bringing an extra pack for this.

[ino]

Sounds like a plan. Just because we're away from indoor plumbing doesn't mean everyone has to smell.

[secondchances]

We were around a ton of water this time, too...

Stephanie

[abelard]

Did we?

Cesare

[secondchances]

Mmhmm. Something about a certain birthday boy trying out his birthday presents.

We have a problem if you forgot about that.

Stephanie

[abelard]

[He laughs a little.]

Now? It's hardly been any time at all!

[heloise]

[ There's only one right reply to this sort of post; an invitation for a slumber party, but she isn't so sure Steph would be so keen after you know. ]

You are most welcome.

[secondchances]

[There are only so many big revels she can take in a month!]

Thanks, Lucrezia. Which is kinda repetitive, but you know.

[heloise]

Does this feel worse than even-- then?

I AM BAT-LATE, CAN WE STILL TAG

[bezazzled]

When someone "goes home," that means they've been sent away by the castle, right? Like when we arrived all randomly but the opposite? Because I keep seeing people talking about "going home" and I can never tell if they mean that or if they just mean their friends went back to their own houses or their own rooms and they just really like announcing it.

NO

[secondchances]

No, you're right. That means they're not in Paradisa anymore. I don't think a lot of people refer to their rooms or houses here as "home" without it sounding creepy.

OH NO I'LL BAT-GO AWAY

[bezazzled]

Why would it be creepy? It's kind of our home away from home. I guess you could just say "my room" or "my lovely little cottage" or wherever you live.