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secondchances( Connor )
[She wants to write, but her hands are too unsteady. Once, twice, she tries to hold a pen without even the tiniest of trembles, but she can't. Two weeks. That's all. Two weeks. She's been through this before a number of times. Two weeks. Instead of getting easier, it gets harder, and now she can't even control her hands.
That leaves her voice, but that too shakes.]
Cassandra Cain is dead.
Whatever is--[Her voice cracks, and there's an audible breath as she takes a moment to calm herself.]
Whatever is going on is serious and dangerous. Be alert. If anyone is acting off, stay away. For your own safety. There's at least one guy toting a shotgun and some crude shivs [so much disgust] on the loose.
[She wants to write, but her hands are too unsteady. Once, twice, she tries to hold a pen without even the tiniest of trembles, but she can't. Two weeks. That's all. Two weeks. She's been through this before a number of times. Two weeks. Instead of getting easier, it gets harder, and now she can't even control her hands.
That leaves her voice, but that too shakes.]
Cassandra Cain is dead.
Whatever is--[Her voice cracks, and there's an audible breath as she takes a moment to calm herself.]
Whatever is going on is serious and dangerous. Be alert. If anyone is acting off, stay away. For your own safety. There's at least one guy toting a shotgun and some crude shivs [so much disgust] on the loose.
cheesecake.
Jan. 11th, 2014 09:39 pmsecondchancesAs of this month, I've been here a whole four years. I am oh-so-slowly creeping towards my mid-twenties in this place, after arriving here as a teenager. Joy. I should be done with college--but instead I am here, living in a world of magical castles and weird crap.
It's not all bad, don't get me wrong... but, you know. Stuff. Things.
I'm not going to mope on here too much, 'cause believe me I could--I'm pretty sure freakin' Crowley has me beat when it comes to time here, though that's not really comforting--but I am going to be in the kitchen. I'm wishing up all the cheesecake I want because I want to abuse the system.
Have a good night, Paradisa.
[That's an invitation. Sort of. Either way, Stephanie Brown is currently sitting in the kitchen in a purple hoodie and pajama bottoms, a good dozen assorted cheesecakes sitting on the table in front of her.
Oh, and a gallon of milk. She's just drinking it from the jug. She'll share, don't worry.]
It's not all bad, don't get me wrong... but, you know. Stuff. Things.
I'm not going to mope on here too much, 'cause believe me I could--I'm pretty sure freakin' Crowley has me beat when it comes to time here, though that's not really comforting--but I am going to be in the kitchen. I'm wishing up all the cheesecake I want because I want to abuse the system.
Have a good night, Paradisa.
[That's an invitation. Sort of. Either way, Stephanie Brown is currently sitting in the kitchen in a purple hoodie and pajama bottoms, a good dozen assorted cheesecakes sitting on the table in front of her.
Oh, and a gallon of milk. She's just drinking it from the jug. She'll share, don't worry.]
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Dec. 1st, 2013 01:12 pmsecondchancesFlorence was pretty awesome, aside from the mobs burning things. Every place has its quirks, though, so I'll overlook that and say it was a nice little historical vacation. But I'm still upset that tomatoes weren't a thing back then.
Anyway, this is your friendly reminder to make good use of your toothpaste and mouthwash. Oral hygiene is your friend... especially this time of the year, and especially in Paradisa. Trust me.
[Purposely vague? Maybe a little. C'mon, it's no fun if EVERYONE knows!]
Anyway, this is your friendly reminder to make good use of your toothpaste and mouthwash. Oral hygiene is your friend... especially this time of the year, and especially in Paradisa. Trust me.
[Purposely vague? Maybe a little. C'mon, it's no fun if EVERYONE knows!]
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Oct. 2nd, 2013 03:42 amsecondchancesDear journal,
I'm sorry I abandoned you for so long. For some reason, losing my voice really made me miss aimlessly talking into this thing. My penmanship has gone down the drain. It used to be so cute.
Anyway, let's see... I've turned twenty-three since my last entry, and I've hit the six month mark with a certain dork. Not too shabby, but it seems like Paradisa is having one of those mood swings. It loves raining on parades.
[An soft sigh.]
Condolences to anyone that lost someone lately. We'll get the hang of it one day.
I'm sorry I abandoned you for so long. For some reason, losing my voice really made me miss aimlessly talking into this thing. My penmanship has gone down the drain. It used to be so cute.
Anyway, let's see... I've turned twenty-three since my last entry, and I've hit the six month mark with a certain dork. Not too shabby, but it seems like Paradisa is having one of those mood swings. It loves raining on parades.
[An soft sigh.]
Condolences to anyone that lost someone lately. We'll get the hang of it one day.
004 | Dictacted...
Aug. 12th, 2013 03:13 amhellofist[At first, there isn't any talking. There's just the sound of bed springs, the shifting of fabric, and then someone sighs, impatient.]
It's okay, Stephanie. Stop worrying.
[There's a huff.]
I'm not worrying! You stop thinking I'm worrying.
You are. Nervous. Not even... your first time. Mine.
[But Cass' voice sounds amused, there's nothing but affection there.]
I'm ready. You can do it.
Are you sure? This is your last chance to back out. This is sorta permanent. Kinda. Sorta. Maybe.
I'm sure. Want it... to be you. It won't hurt, remember?
[A sigh.]
Okay, okay. Close your eyes, for my sake.
[There's more silence over the journals, so clearly Cass must have agreed. There's more shifting of bed springs and then suddenly, a very loud gasp.]
Ow!
See! I told you! Whoops, got a little blood here... stay still, I'll get a tissue.
[Cass laughs, very quietly.]
No, don't. Was teasing, didn't hurt. Still doesn't. Keep going.
((ooc: Accidental post? Accidental post! Stephanie's dialogue is in purple, Cass' is in black!))
It's okay, Stephanie. Stop worrying.
[There's a huff.]
I'm not worrying! You stop thinking I'm worrying.
You are. Nervous. Not even... your first time. Mine.
[But Cass' voice sounds amused, there's nothing but affection there.]
I'm ready. You can do it.
Are you sure? This is your last chance to back out. This is sorta permanent. Kinda. Sorta. Maybe.
I'm sure. Want it... to be you. It won't hurt, remember?
[A sigh.]
Okay, okay. Close your eyes, for my sake.
[There's more silence over the journals, so clearly Cass must have agreed. There's more shifting of bed springs and then suddenly, a very loud gasp.]
Ow!
See! I told you! Whoops, got a little blood here... stay still, I'll get a tissue.
[Cass laughs, very quietly.]
No, don't. Was teasing, didn't hurt. Still doesn't. Keep going.
((ooc: Accidental post? Accidental post! Stephanie's dialogue is in purple, Cass' is in black!))
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Jun. 10th, 2013 10:44 amsecondchances[This is scary. Steph feels herself sweat. There's no telling what's behind this filter. Once she makes it, there's no going back.
She takes a breath. BE BRAVE.]
[Friends of Ezio Auditore]
Heeeey. This is about two weeks early, but I figure I'd get this out there sooner rather than later in case anyone wants to knit him a sweater. Ezio's birthday is on the 24th! He'll be thirty. Old. Never too old to have a surprise party though, right?
I'm thinking around 5PM on the big day, assuming we're not on the moon or battling mutant squid, obviously. It shouldn't be too hard to get him out so we can cover it in streamers and set up cake and whatever. I'll handle that stuff, so all I need is for you guys to show up.
Since it's Ezio, there will be wine. If you decide to BYOB, I hope you're ready to deal with the clean up. Let's not get too crazy, though.
That's about it! If you have any questions, or want to lend a hand, feel free to talk to me. I'm Stephanie, by the way.
She takes a breath. BE BRAVE.]
[Friends of Ezio Auditore]
Heeeey. This is about two weeks early, but I figure I'd get this out there sooner rather than later in case anyone wants to knit him a sweater. Ezio's birthday is on the 24th! He'll be thirty. Old. Never too old to have a surprise party though, right?
I'm thinking around 5PM on the big day, assuming we're not on the moon or battling mutant squid, obviously. It shouldn't be too hard to get him out so we can cover it in streamers and set up cake and whatever. I'll handle that stuff, so all I need is for you guys to show up.
Since it's Ezio, there will be wine. If you decide to BYOB, I hope you're ready to deal with the clean up. Let's not get too crazy, though.
That's about it! If you have any questions, or want to lend a hand, feel free to talk to me. I'm Stephanie, by the way.
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May. 9th, 2013 11:32 pmsecondchancesI--I can't find Kara. She went back, to see if she could get people out, but I don't...
I checked the wreck and the clinic. [Let's hope this feeling in her gut is just leftovers from this whole ordeal.]
Kara, you better just be... somewhere here. Respond ASAP, or if anyone's seen her--blonde hair, blue eyes, pretty--let me know.
( action for House of the Bats )
I checked the wreck and the clinic. [Let's hope this feeling in her gut is just leftovers from this whole ordeal.]
Kara, you better just be... somewhere here. Respond ASAP, or if anyone's seen her--blonde hair, blue eyes, pretty--let me know.
( action for House of the Bats )
❀ May Day Masquerade ❀
May. 1st, 2013 04:03 pmensorceler
[ The castle grounds holding the gardens have been transformed into a spring party sensation. Tall banners carrying the Tudor rose have been arranged in a representation of a border surrounding the celebration and events, but there are no real walls or barriers. It might make guarding difficult for the few in her employ, but that's hardly Queen Anne's problem. Nobody will be kept away unless they arrive with no mask (or representation of a mask), and although it might be hard to tell considering it's a masquerade, there will be some people (not many) from the city who have decided tentatively to accept Anne's invitation, helping fill in the crowd.
The theater stage has been covered in flowers of all sorts, as are the four wooden thrones arranged in the center. Each seat is taken, a tie for both King and Queen making for double the fun! Robb and Lucrezia have dressed as Orion and Diana, while Zelos and Galadriel have chosen Odysseus and Penelope (with a little help). The tops of their heads have been left bare, at least for the opening ceremony.
In front of them stands Anne in her costume, and she waits for the crowd to quiet before she speaks. ]
Good citizens of Cair Paradisa and City Royale, you come here today to seek pleasure and company, and I have never seen a finer or more unique looking peoples. I know you may find it difficult to smile in the wake of such recent tragedy. All here have known loss, but we have not let it conquer us, have we? God is with us. Brave souls here risked the unknown to discover the cause, while other remained to help rebuild. I am fiercely proud to see such dedication to one another, and I can only hope such unity continues to blossom! The work on the city will continue, as will the rehabilitation of the survivors most affected by calamity.
But today we spread our arms wide and heartily welcome summer. Today we make merry and keep our loves close. Today we celebrate an unprecedented event, two Queens and Kings!
[ She turns and walks over to the thrones, where the ladies hold crowns of roses in their laps and the men crowns of wooden antlers. She names each as she settles the crowns atop their heads. ]
Queen Galadriel. King Zelos. Queen Lucrezia. King Robb.
[ In playful deference, Anne will lift her skirts and curtsy to the four of them when they stand to announce that the festivities begin! ]
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Mar. 29th, 2013 04:11 amsecondchances( private )
( Lana )
A BFF for Christmas, a boyfriend for the new year, and another best friend for Easter, I guess. My days of having nothing to do are long gone. Some days I even have to get out of my pajamas.
Suddenly lively social life aside, I've been trying to make those confetti eggs--harder than you'd think. Eggs are surprisingly fragile when you wanna keep them mostly intact. Let's not even get started on cleaning out the inside. Guess I could just ask the castle for a bunch, but where's the fun in that, right?
( Lana )
A BFF for Christmas, a boyfriend for the new year, and another best friend for Easter, I guess. My days of having nothing to do are long gone. Some days I even have to get out of my pajamas.
Suddenly lively social life aside, I've been trying to make those confetti eggs--harder than you'd think. Eggs are surprisingly fragile when you wanna keep them mostly intact. Let's not even get started on cleaning out the inside. Guess I could just ask the castle for a bunch, but where's the fun in that, right?
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Mar. 4th, 2013 06:07 pmsecondchancesI'm glad we don't age here and I'm very glad I'm not a nurse for you guys. That's all I gotta say about that stuff. Though I'm pretty glad I don't know what old me is like. The only tinkering with my age here has been making me a few years younger, and that's a little easier to get over. Anyway.
I've been nursing my old person habits regardless, making dog capes with Kara. So much cooler than sweaters. It's going to be spring any day now, so I doubt Ace and Krypto would appreciate an extra layer. Really awesome stuff, yup.
[Speaking of dogs, Steph is sitting outside the front of the castle as Ace (lacking a cape!) does his business and other general dog things. Best time to use the journal.]
... it really was only a matter of time before I started making clothing for animals, here. What's next? Hats for cats? Overalls for hamsters? Does anyone even have a hamster here?
I've been nursing my old person habits regardless, making dog capes with Kara. So much cooler than sweaters. It's going to be spring any day now, so I doubt Ace and Krypto would appreciate an extra layer. Really awesome stuff, yup.
[Speaking of dogs, Steph is sitting outside the front of the castle as Ace (lacking a cape!) does his business and other general dog things. Best time to use the journal.]
... it really was only a matter of time before I started making clothing for animals, here. What's next? Hats for cats? Overalls for hamsters? Does anyone even have a hamster here?