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May. 17th, 2013 12:44 am( Relationships )
Activity: May, 2013
May. 4th, 2013 11:25 pmThreads
(2) Shiki-sama doesn't like the City much. (5)
(8) A cat is melting. Li is slightly helpful.(6)
(9) Stiles, don't joke like that. (8)
(10) Sif and Thor are camping with a bear. Yeah. (6)
(13) An old lady spitwipes Chase's face. (8)
(16) There's something wrong with July. (6)
(17) Yin is back home. (6)
(2) Shiki-sama doesn't like the City much. (5)
(8) A cat is melting. Li is slightly helpful.(6)
(9) Stiles, don't joke like that. (8)
(10) Sif and Thor are camping with a bear. Yeah. (6)
(13) An old lady spitwipes Chase's face. (8)
(16) There's something wrong with July. (6)
(17) Yin is back home. (6)
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Apr. 30th, 2013 07:40 pm[Penny has taken the night off for sanity's sake and, therefore, isn't posting from the Welcome Center. Her surroundings will undoubtedly be recognized as the Blue Light's bar to citizens who have been in the City for some time. It's not a happening night; most of the bar stools are empty and the bartender's busy polishing a glass that's already spotless.]
Sorry for talking business so much, but, with Nyota's help, I've got a list of specific positions that need to be filled at the Welcome Center and the Youth Center.
[She holds up a piece of paper, upon which appears the following:
( Fake flier under the cut! )
[These fliers will be posted around the City.]
[She lowers the piece of paper (no, there wasn't enough time to read all of that).]
I have my network device on me pretty much all the time, so feel free to call if you'd like a job or if you have any questions. It's a laid-back work environment and everyone's nice; the salary's about the City's equivalent of minimum wage, but it's for a good cause!
Thanks for your time and I hope you'll at least consider picking up a flier.
[With that lackluster sign-off, Penny turns off her network device and places it on the counter next to her mimosa. She's vaguely melancholy and working her way up to fine brood. It's unusual for her, but she's usually on the clock at the Welcome Center. As far as she's concerned, she's entitled to a little brooding when she's not working.]
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Sorry for talking business so much, but, with Nyota's help, I've got a list of specific positions that need to be filled at the Welcome Center and the Youth Center.
[She holds up a piece of paper, upon which appears the following:
( Fake flier under the cut! )
[These fliers will be posted around the City.]
[She lowers the piece of paper (no, there wasn't enough time to read all of that).]
I have my network device on me pretty much all the time, so feel free to call if you'd like a job or if you have any questions. It's a laid-back work environment and everyone's nice; the salary's about the City's equivalent of minimum wage, but it's for a good cause!
Thanks for your time and I hope you'll at least consider picking up a flier.
[With that lackluster sign-off, Penny turns off her network device and places it on the counter next to her mimosa. She's vaguely melancholy and working her way up to fine brood. It's unusual for her, but she's usually on the clock at the Welcome Center. As far as she's concerned, she's entitled to a little brooding when she's not working.]
[COMMENTS]
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Things've been rough, haven't they? I didn't get caught up in the worst of the curses we've had lately; I'm sorry for those who have.
Anyway... a lot of people have been leaving, too, which means the Welcome Center and the Youth Center are both seriously short-staffed. This probably isn't the best time to send out a call for workers, but there's never a good time when you're getting hit with curse after curse, you know? I'm not giving the Youth Center the attention it deserves, so I'm also looking for someone to help out over there. It'd be a big time commitment, but the pay's not bad and it's not a hard job.
So... if you're looking for a job, I can find one for you.
[A tired sigh.]
I wish Euphie and Derek Morgan were still around to help. Yin, too... she was getting really good at greeting people. And if I could bring back Dean, Stephen, Curt, Jenny, Sophie, Toph--but they're probably happier where they are, and I wouldn't want to take that away from them. I hope they're happy, and I hope that hoping for their happiness counts when they're all in different dimensions and they don't remember the City. At least they're remembered, and that's something.
[Sniff. Shut up, it's allergies.]
Sorry. Late night... rambly stuff. Back on topic. Jobs: if you want one, don't be afraid to get in touch with me.
And if you're newish to the City and haven't been by the Welcome Center, we're right off the center square. The Youth Center's down about a block; anyone who's too young to live alone or just wants company can get a room there. We've got food and spare clothes at both locations, and if you ever need anything at all, just head to the Welcome Center and ask for Penny.
[A pause, some shuffling...]
Is it raining...?
[...and end audio message.]
[COMMENTS]
Anyway... a lot of people have been leaving, too, which means the Welcome Center and the Youth Center are both seriously short-staffed. This probably isn't the best time to send out a call for workers, but there's never a good time when you're getting hit with curse after curse, you know? I'm not giving the Youth Center the attention it deserves, so I'm also looking for someone to help out over there. It'd be a big time commitment, but the pay's not bad and it's not a hard job.
So... if you're looking for a job, I can find one for you.
[A tired sigh.]
I wish Euphie and Derek Morgan were still around to help. Yin, too... she was getting really good at greeting people. And if I could bring back Dean, Stephen, Curt, Jenny, Sophie, Toph--but they're probably happier where they are, and I wouldn't want to take that away from them. I hope they're happy, and I hope that hoping for their happiness counts when they're all in different dimensions and they don't remember the City. At least they're remembered, and that's something.
[Sniff. Shut up, it's allergies.]
Sorry. Late night... rambly stuff. Back on topic. Jobs: if you want one, don't be afraid to get in touch with me.
And if you're newish to the City and haven't been by the Welcome Center, we're right off the center square. The Youth Center's down about a block; anyone who's too young to live alone or just wants company can get a room there. We've got food and spare clothes at both locations, and if you ever need anything at all, just head to the Welcome Center and ask for Penny.
[A pause, some shuffling...]
Is it raining...?
[...and end audio message.]
[COMMENTS]
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Feb. 17th, 2013 08:20 pmHello, visitors! I hope you're all having a good time in the City and finding plenty of interesting people to talk to. If this is your first time here, try not to worry too much. You'll get to go back home soon and it'll be like you were never gone.
If you need anything at all, feel free to swing by the Welcome Center. We've got coats and warm clothes if you aren't dressed for the weather or if you ended up in the fountain and food for anyone who's hungry--courtesy of the Blue Light, so make sure you visit there because it's an amazing place. I'm so sorry that we couldn't find beds for everyone who was asking last night; that'll be something to work on for the next time this happens.
But like I said, if you need anything, stop by or give me a shout here. My name's Penny and I'll do what I can to help out and answer your questions.
And if we've met before, I'd really appreciate it if you'd take a moment to say hello.
[The Welcome Center is only a block or so off of the main square, clearly marked by a big blue sign. Penny isn't the only one working, but she'd be more than happy to lend a hand where it's needed.]
[COMMENTS]
If you need anything at all, feel free to swing by the Welcome Center. We've got coats and warm clothes if you aren't dressed for the weather or if you ended up in the fountain and food for anyone who's hungry--courtesy of the Blue Light, so make sure you visit there because it's an amazing place. I'm so sorry that we couldn't find beds for everyone who was asking last night; that'll be something to work on for the next time this happens.
But like I said, if you need anything, stop by or give me a shout here. My name's Penny and I'll do what I can to help out and answer your questions.
And if we've met before, I'd really appreciate it if you'd take a moment to say hello.
[The Welcome Center is only a block or so off of the main square, clearly marked by a big blue sign. Penny isn't the only one working, but she'd be more than happy to lend a hand where it's needed.]
[COMMENTS]
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Feb. 7th, 2013 04:25 pmOkay, I think I've put it off long enough.
[Penny looks very solemn today. The video doesn't hint at any reason for this solemnity; what's visible of the Welcome Center's interior appears to be intact and today has been mercifully curse-free.]
I'm really, really sorry for being a jerk. I know it's no excuse, but there was this whole thing with a robot handing out evil tea and I said I bunch of awful things and was I just... horrible, to everyone. I've been trying to think of a way to make up for it, but I've got nothing. I mean, I did make cupcakes. Guilt cupcakes. That doesn't exactly make up for it, but if you want to eat one and ease my guilt, they're here.
[And pan to kitchenette. The counters are populated by enough cupcakes to feed a moderately-hungry army.]
I'm so sorry. If there's anything I can do to make up for how terrible I was, let me know? I have enough apologies for the whole City.
And Chase...? I feel like we should probably talk. If you want, I mean. It's fine if you don't.
[COMMENTS]
[Penny looks very solemn today. The video doesn't hint at any reason for this solemnity; what's visible of the Welcome Center's interior appears to be intact and today has been mercifully curse-free.]
I'm really, really sorry for being a jerk. I know it's no excuse, but there was this whole thing with a robot handing out evil tea and I said I bunch of awful things and was I just... horrible, to everyone. I've been trying to think of a way to make up for it, but I've got nothing. I mean, I did make cupcakes. Guilt cupcakes. That doesn't exactly make up for it, but if you want to eat one and ease my guilt, they're here.
[And pan to kitchenette. The counters are populated by enough cupcakes to feed a moderately-hungry army.]
I'm so sorry. If there's anything I can do to make up for how terrible I was, let me know? I have enough apologies for the whole City.
And Chase...? I feel like we should probably talk. If you want, I mean. It's fine if you don't.
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Jan. 29th, 2013 08:38 pmSOMEONE TOOK ME FOR A PROSTITUTE AGAIN!! IM WEARING LEG WARMERS!! THAT IS LIKE THE LEAST HOOKERISH THING TO WEAR!!!!
[Penny is unaware of this text post. She will remain unaware until someone brings it to her attention because, thanks to a certain someone's evil tea, she's spending the day being... not at all like Penny. Feel free to bump into her at the Welcome Center or in the City Square. Also feel free to hear her say any of the following to hapless NPCs:]
[WELCOME CENTER]
Why should I help you? You've been here for months. Try getting a job.
Geez, cry more. So your boyfriend broke up with you, whatever. The last time I had a boyfriend? I died. Perspective.
[CITY SQUARE]
Why don't you watch where you're going instead of apologizing? Like whatever you're texting is that important.
Maybe I'm tired of people like you walking all over me! Seriously, get out of my face or I'll go get a stepladder and punch yours.
[ooc: Nastiness brought to you by the sinister tea plot; responses will come from Penny's curse journal because she doesn't make mean faces. Ever.]
[COMMENTS]
[Penny is unaware of this text post. She will remain unaware until someone brings it to her attention because, thanks to a certain someone's evil tea, she's spending the day being... not at all like Penny. Feel free to bump into her at the Welcome Center or in the City Square. Also feel free to hear her say any of the following to hapless NPCs:]
[WELCOME CENTER]
Why should I help you? You've been here for months. Try getting a job.
Geez, cry more. So your boyfriend broke up with you, whatever. The last time I had a boyfriend? I died. Perspective.
[CITY SQUARE]
Why don't you watch where you're going instead of apologizing? Like whatever you're texting is that important.
Maybe I'm tired of people like you walking all over me! Seriously, get out of my face or I'll go get a stepladder and punch yours.
[ooc: Nastiness brought to you by the sinister tea plot; responses will come from Penny's curse journal because she doesn't make mean faces. Ever.]
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Dec. 24th, 2012 12:27 am[In spite of the relatively late hour, Penny is at the Welcome Center. The Center is decked out in a strictly secular but seasonally appropriate fashion: colored lights running along the edges of counters, tinsel draped here and there, paper snowflakes hanging from the ceiling with fishing wire. There's a small artificial tree by the desk; it's a wonder that the flimsy thing hasn't collapsed under the weight of the numerous handmade decorations hanging from its wire boughs. The pile of presents, all wrapped in different papers (all recycled, upon close inspection), that surrounds it is almost bigger than the tree itself.
All of this is visible in the background of Penny's video. She doesn't match the scenery; there's nothing bright or festive about her. Maybe she's tired.]
Happy holidays, anyone who's celebrating any of them. I think I'm too late for the winter solstice and Hanukkah and I know it's too early for Kwanza and Christmas. I hope that you've been having a good time, even with all the curses.
Thanks to everyone who came to the City Solutions party, and double-thanks to all of the people who helped make it happen. It was pretty incredible. Pepper Potts, you did an amazing job organizing the whole shebang, too.
[She pauses to rearrange the garland on a mini tabletop tree.]
So... do you think the curses are over for a while? We got through all twelve days of Christmas, and then there was the kissing. [Ahem.] Today's curse was kind of sneaky and I might think about finding someone else to deliver groceries to the Center. Seriously, I had no idea that the pears the guy who does that for me now brought in this morning weren't normal. You know, until I had them sliced up and served with breakfast.
[And now the miniature tree's ornaments need to be rearranged. Obviously.]
A lot of people celebrate Christmas around here, so I suppose there'll be plenty of parties and gatherings and friends hanging out. That's always seemed like the most important part of Christmas, at least to me--having someone to spend it with. It's hard sometimes, being alone. Back home, I've been spending Christmases with the people who don't have anyone there for them or even places to go or holiday dinners to eat. Some of them have the saddest stories... not much in the way of happy endings. They seem to like having somewhere to go, even if that somewhere is just a homeless shelter. Everyone has to belong someplace, right?
What I'm getting at is that, if you don't have anywhere else to go, the Center's going to be open all of tomorrow and Christmas Day. I've been working on food between curses, so even if I can't promise you super-amazing company, I can promise chili and some different fruit salads and dessert. Go ahead and stop in for a sugar cookie even if you have plans.
[She finally stops harassing the tree and pushes it aside.]
Just don't feel like you have to be alone if you don't want to be, okay?
[Penny looks like she has more to say, but decides against it and ends the video feed.]
[ooc: Penny caught two memories: Chase being alone and unnoticed in a church and Mao being human. Chase's managed to get to her.
She will physically be inside of the Welcome Center through the end of Christmas Day, so feel free to come back to this post and action it up while she's holding down the fort. Backdate or forward-date to your heart's content, but please indicate a time hop if you do either of these!]
[COMMENTS]
All of this is visible in the background of Penny's video. She doesn't match the scenery; there's nothing bright or festive about her. Maybe she's tired.]
Happy holidays, anyone who's celebrating any of them. I think I'm too late for the winter solstice and Hanukkah and I know it's too early for Kwanza and Christmas. I hope that you've been having a good time, even with all the curses.
Thanks to everyone who came to the City Solutions party, and double-thanks to all of the people who helped make it happen. It was pretty incredible. Pepper Potts, you did an amazing job organizing the whole shebang, too.
[She pauses to rearrange the garland on a mini tabletop tree.]
So... do you think the curses are over for a while? We got through all twelve days of Christmas, and then there was the kissing. [Ahem.] Today's curse was kind of sneaky and I might think about finding someone else to deliver groceries to the Center. Seriously, I had no idea that the pears the guy who does that for me now brought in this morning weren't normal. You know, until I had them sliced up and served with breakfast.
[And now the miniature tree's ornaments need to be rearranged. Obviously.]
A lot of people celebrate Christmas around here, so I suppose there'll be plenty of parties and gatherings and friends hanging out. That's always seemed like the most important part of Christmas, at least to me--having someone to spend it with. It's hard sometimes, being alone. Back home, I've been spending Christmases with the people who don't have anyone there for them or even places to go or holiday dinners to eat. Some of them have the saddest stories... not much in the way of happy endings. They seem to like having somewhere to go, even if that somewhere is just a homeless shelter. Everyone has to belong someplace, right?
What I'm getting at is that, if you don't have anywhere else to go, the Center's going to be open all of tomorrow and Christmas Day. I've been working on food between curses, so even if I can't promise you super-amazing company, I can promise chili and some different fruit salads and dessert. Go ahead and stop in for a sugar cookie even if you have plans.
[She finally stops harassing the tree and pushes it aside.]
Just don't feel like you have to be alone if you don't want to be, okay?
[Penny looks like she has more to say, but decides against it and ends the video feed.]
[ooc: Penny caught two memories: Chase being alone and unnoticed in a church and Mao being human. Chase's managed to get to her.
She will physically be inside of the Welcome Center through the end of Christmas Day, so feel free to come back to this post and action it up while she's holding down the fort. Backdate or forward-date to your heart's content, but please indicate a time hop if you do either of these!]
[COMMENTS]
[Ambient noise: pots clanking, drawers opening and closing, and all manner of sounds one might hear in a place where food is being prepared.]
Okay, first. If there's anyone who doesn't have anywhere to go for Thanksgiving, there'll be plenty of food at the Welcome Center: mashed potatoes and gravy, cranberry salad, stuffing, cornbread, fruit salad, pumpkin bread, pumpkin pie. No turkey unless someone else wants to pitch in there. Sorry, everyone who isn't a vegetarian!
And second, since there are a lot of people in the City who come from places that don't do Thanksgiving, it's like this. Thanksgiving is only observed in the United States and in Canada, although Canadians do it in... October, or something. Basically, Thanksgiving is built up around this myth that says that, when the pilgrims who came from England to America, they had no idea how the food thing worked in the New World. Fortunately, the Native Americans were nice enough to share their knowledge and food and there was a giant feast and everyone got along.
What actually happened involves a lot more dying and a lot less feasting. And genocide. Not cheerful.
Anyway, Thanksgiving is usually celebrated with family. Everyone takes the day off work and the whole family eats a huge meal together. This is one of the only times of year when people are encouraged to slow down, look at what they have, and be thankful. Not that we shouldn't do that every day, but it's easy to forget what you have when you're not thinking about it. So--[quietly, to someone away from the mic] Oh, thank you. [And back to the mic.] Thanksgiving. Giving thanks for family, friends, and all of the good things in life.
And then, on the day after Thanksgiving when everyone's tired of everyone else, shops have sales and people forget what they're thankful for and buy as much stuff as they can.
[There's a significant pause.]
My feelings on Thanksgiving are kind of mixed.
But it's nice to hang out with your favorite people and think about what you're thankful for. Even if you have it rough and you don't think there's anything to be thankful for, just take a minute. Look at what you have. Look at the people in your life. I'm sure there's something you're grateful for.
Just as a reminder: Welcome Center. Noon until whenever. Bring food if you want, but, most importantly, bring yourself!
[COMMENTS]
Okay, first. If there's anyone who doesn't have anywhere to go for Thanksgiving, there'll be plenty of food at the Welcome Center: mashed potatoes and gravy, cranberry salad, stuffing, cornbread, fruit salad, pumpkin bread, pumpkin pie. No turkey unless someone else wants to pitch in there. Sorry, everyone who isn't a vegetarian!
And second, since there are a lot of people in the City who come from places that don't do Thanksgiving, it's like this. Thanksgiving is only observed in the United States and in Canada, although Canadians do it in... October, or something. Basically, Thanksgiving is built up around this myth that says that, when the pilgrims who came from England to America, they had no idea how the food thing worked in the New World. Fortunately, the Native Americans were nice enough to share their knowledge and food and there was a giant feast and everyone got along.
What actually happened involves a lot more dying and a lot less feasting. And genocide. Not cheerful.
Anyway, Thanksgiving is usually celebrated with family. Everyone takes the day off work and the whole family eats a huge meal together. This is one of the only times of year when people are encouraged to slow down, look at what they have, and be thankful. Not that we shouldn't do that every day, but it's easy to forget what you have when you're not thinking about it. So--[quietly, to someone away from the mic] Oh, thank you. [And back to the mic.] Thanksgiving. Giving thanks for family, friends, and all of the good things in life.
And then, on the day after Thanksgiving when everyone's tired of everyone else, shops have sales and people forget what they're thankful for and buy as much stuff as they can.
[There's a significant pause.]
My feelings on Thanksgiving are kind of mixed.
But it's nice to hang out with your favorite people and think about what you're thankful for. Even if you have it rough and you don't think there's anything to be thankful for, just take a minute. Look at what you have. Look at the people in your life. I'm sure there's something you're grateful for.
Just as a reminder: Welcome Center. Noon until whenever. Bring food if you want, but, most importantly, bring yourself!
[COMMENTS]
Hey, everyone. How're we doing after yesterday?
There'd better not be any horrible wounds and bleeding today. I'm so sorry to everyone who was affected yesterday and I know I'm lucky that I got out of it, but another day of that would've been... you know.
[She doesn't know. Bad doesn't quite cover it.]
So if you were trying to die yesterday, please, please let me know that you're okay? A shout'll do. I'd even be cool with a message delivered via pigeon, just give me a sign. If you don't, I'll come after you and make sure you're okay. [Ahem.] ...That was meant to sound like a threat. Because it was.
It's a hot chocolate and brownies kind of day, I think.
[COMMENTS]
There'd better not be any horrible wounds and bleeding today. I'm so sorry to everyone who was affected yesterday and I know I'm lucky that I got out of it, but another day of that would've been... you know.
[She doesn't know. Bad doesn't quite cover it.]
So if you were trying to die yesterday, please, please let me know that you're okay? A shout'll do. I'd even be cool with a message delivered via pigeon, just give me a sign. If you don't, I'll come after you and make sure you're okay. [Ahem.] ...That was meant to sound like a threat. Because it was.
It's a hot chocolate and brownies kind of day, I think.
[COMMENTS]
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Oct. 1st, 2012 09:51 amHey. Happy October, everyone.
[Penny is up bright and early. From the looks of things, she just finished setting up the usual buffet-style breakfast at the Welcome Center. No one else is around yet; the sun's only now beginning to shine in through the windows in the main room, painting the colorful rug and worn cream carpet with oranges and golds.
It's almost ridiculously pleasant for the City. Then again, consider the management.]
I've never been here for an October--not that I can remember, I mean--but I've heard that it's not always one of the best months to be in the City. Kind of hard to believe with how nice it is outside.
Anyway, the main reason I'm posting or blogging or whatever is to let the newer people in the City know--and remind everyone else, too--that the Welcome Center and the Youth Center are both open. We have some warmer clothes in the Welcome Center for anyone who doesn't have much in the way of those, along with blankets. There're always rooms open in the Youth Center for any kids out there who don't want to live on their own just yet, and we've got a few beds over here for anyone else. Thanks to the Blue Light--shameless plug, but go there and spend money if you have it because the food's amazing--the Welcome Center serves three meals a day, so come in and help yourself if you're new or just having a rough time.
Or, you know... if you want to talk. You don't need to be new here to stop by.
Also--and this is kind of exciting--volunteers at both centers will be getting actual salaries now, so if you could give me your banking info whenever's good for you, I'll get the paying started. If you're not the banking type, let me know and we'll work something out, okay? And if anyone's looking for a job, there're definitely openings.
Even if you're not working for either center, I'd really, really appreciate it if you could point anyone who looks new and lost this way. Thanks a bunch!
[She reaches over to turn off the video... and pauses.]
Hey, has anyone seen Ja--um, Doctor Wilson lately? Just curious.
[COMMENTS]
[Penny is up bright and early. From the looks of things, she just finished setting up the usual buffet-style breakfast at the Welcome Center. No one else is around yet; the sun's only now beginning to shine in through the windows in the main room, painting the colorful rug and worn cream carpet with oranges and golds.
It's almost ridiculously pleasant for the City. Then again, consider the management.]
I've never been here for an October--not that I can remember, I mean--but I've heard that it's not always one of the best months to be in the City. Kind of hard to believe with how nice it is outside.
Anyway, the main reason I'm posting or blogging or whatever is to let the newer people in the City know--and remind everyone else, too--that the Welcome Center and the Youth Center are both open. We have some warmer clothes in the Welcome Center for anyone who doesn't have much in the way of those, along with blankets. There're always rooms open in the Youth Center for any kids out there who don't want to live on their own just yet, and we've got a few beds over here for anyone else. Thanks to the Blue Light--shameless plug, but go there and spend money if you have it because the food's amazing--the Welcome Center serves three meals a day, so come in and help yourself if you're new or just having a rough time.
Or, you know... if you want to talk. You don't need to be new here to stop by.
Also--and this is kind of exciting--volunteers at both centers will be getting actual salaries now, so if you could give me your banking info whenever's good for you, I'll get the paying started. If you're not the banking type, let me know and we'll work something out, okay? And if anyone's looking for a job, there're definitely openings.
Even if you're not working for either center, I'd really, really appreciate it if you could point anyone who looks new and lost this way. Thanks a bunch!
[She reaches over to turn off the video... and pauses.]
Hey, has anyone seen Ja--um, Doctor Wilson lately? Just curious.
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Sep. 6th, 2012 09:05 pm[A month has passed since this particular communication device was activated. Its owner is back, however, and looks just as ready to fix the world as ever... and as tired as ever.]
Hello?
Sorry for leaving like that. I know it wasn't my fault or anything, but still... I promise I would've left a note or something if I could've.
I got back yesterday, actually. Late. Really late. I've been meaning to say something all day, but sometimes it's easier just to stay quiet and hope that nothing's changed while I was gone. You know, pretend that no one's left. ...Has anyone left? No, don't tell me. I don't want to know yet. Just let me know if you're still here, okay?
Whoever took care of Tumbles, Little Sam, and Lucretia... thank you. I owe you cookies or something.
[COMMENTS]
Hello?
Sorry for leaving like that. I know it wasn't my fault or anything, but still... I promise I would've left a note or something if I could've.
I got back yesterday, actually. Late. Really late. I've been meaning to say something all day, but sometimes it's easier just to stay quiet and hope that nothing's changed while I was gone. You know, pretend that no one's left. ...Has anyone left? No, don't tell me. I don't want to know yet. Just let me know if you're still here, okay?
Whoever took care of Tumbles, Little Sam, and Lucretia... thank you. I owe you cookies or something.
[COMMENTS]
[This is a thrilling video of... the floor. No, wait! The camera moves to show a pair of feet--specifically, feet clad in yellow heels that are either fearlessly expressive or hideously tacky.
( ooc cut; click with caution )
The camera turns and--oh, there's Penny.]
Is this seriously a curse? And if it is, can we do ones like this more often? I mean, not only were these free--and completely adorable--but I've been walking around in them all day and my feet don't hurt at all.
City? Thank you.
[COMMENTS]
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The camera turns and--oh, there's Penny.]
Is this seriously a curse? And if it is, can we do ones like this more often? I mean, not only were these free--and completely adorable--but I've been walking around in them all day and my feet don't hurt at all.
City? Thank you.
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Jul. 24th, 2012 11:19 pmFirst things first, I guess, so... sorry for not being around. On the network, I mean, since I've been all over the City. Physically. And not all over, mostly just around the Centers, but still--not on the network. Sometimes I forget it's here, you know?
Plus, having conversations with someone who'll talk back? Way more fun than talking to myself.
Second, I know things've been rough lately. Not so much curse-wise, but it seems like almost everyone's had someone important to them leave the City. I haven't been here as long as a bunch of people--well, that I can remember--so I can't say that losing people gets any easier. What I can say is that things'll be okay. Maybe not now, maybe not soon, but they'll look up eventually.
So if you've had a friend or a loved one leave and your hurting or upset or a little bit of both, just try to remember that things won't always be the way they are now. You can fall in love more than once, and that thing people say about strangers just being friends you haven't met yet? Totally true. There're plenty of people in this giant city, so you don't need to be alone. ...I mean, unless you like being alone. That's completely okay. But if you're not a fan of being alone...
And if you don't know where to start looking for friends, my name's Penny. I'm all for meeting people.
Side note: there're fresh cookies at the Welcome Center. Like haven't-been-out-of-the-oven-for-more-than-half-an-hour fresh. If you're around, go ahead and help yourself!
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Plus, having conversations with someone who'll talk back? Way more fun than talking to myself.
Second, I know things've been rough lately. Not so much curse-wise, but it seems like almost everyone's had someone important to them leave the City. I haven't been here as long as a bunch of people--well, that I can remember--so I can't say that losing people gets any easier. What I can say is that things'll be okay. Maybe not now, maybe not soon, but they'll look up eventually.
So if you've had a friend or a loved one leave and your hurting or upset or a little bit of both, just try to remember that things won't always be the way they are now. You can fall in love more than once, and that thing people say about strangers just being friends you haven't met yet? Totally true. There're plenty of people in this giant city, so you don't need to be alone. ...I mean, unless you like being alone. That's completely okay. But if you're not a fan of being alone...
And if you don't know where to start looking for friends, my name's Penny. I'm all for meeting people.
Side note: there're fresh cookies at the Welcome Center. Like haven't-been-out-of-the-oven-for-more-than-half-an-hour fresh. If you're around, go ahead and help yourself!
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Jun. 30th, 2012 02:29 pmHey, everyone who's new! Don't freak out, okay? You're in the City and it's a weird place, but you probably won't be here for very long and almost everyone's really nice. Oh, and time stops in your world when you leave it, so it's completely okay if you were in the middle of something. You should plan on being here through tomorrow sometime, so if you can find some friends who'll lend you a couch, that'd be a good idea. If you don't have anyone, look for the buildings with the signs that say "The Welcome Center" or "The Youth Center." We have some beds in both places, and no, you don't have to be a kid to stop by the Youth Center. Curses're special that way.
Both buildings'll be offering free food and drinks for as long as possible. Sorry for anyone who was waiting early this morning; these curses don't exactly come with warnings, so it took a while to get everything together.
Anyway! My name's Penny and I'd be happy to help you out if you have any questions or need anything. You can either talk to me by using the video-thingy you're watching this on--there should be a button that says record reply or something like that--or, if you see me around, give me a shout. I hope you have a good time!
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PEOPLE WHO LIVE IN THE CITY: Thank you so so much to everyone who's been stepping up and helping out! Quadruple thanks to you restaurant and cafe owners. You guys are the best. But even with all this help we're still completely swamped so if you feel like helping and you're not already signed up with one of the Centers, we could really use you.
And if anyone's interested in helping to run either the Welcome Center or the Youth Center, please please please let me know! Thank you! ♥
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[Penny is all over the City's main square, trying to oversee both centers while running errands and trying to be helpful. She may or may not be carting meals, bedding, or other sundry goods. Tumbles, a half-collie mix, might be following her around. Whatever she's doing, though, she's genuinely eager to lend a hand to anyone with a question.]
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Both buildings'll be offering free food and drinks for as long as possible. Sorry for anyone who was waiting early this morning; these curses don't exactly come with warnings, so it took a while to get everything together.
Anyway! My name's Penny and I'd be happy to help you out if you have any questions or need anything. You can either talk to me by using the video-thingy you're watching this on--there should be a button that says record reply or something like that--or, if you see me around, give me a shout. I hope you have a good time!
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PEOPLE WHO LIVE IN THE CITY: Thank you so so much to everyone who's been stepping up and helping out! Quadruple thanks to you restaurant and cafe owners. You guys are the best. But even with all this help we're still completely swamped so if you feel like helping and you're not already signed up with one of the Centers, we could really use you.
And if anyone's interested in helping to run either the Welcome Center or the Youth Center, please please please let me know! Thank you! ♥
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[Penny is all over the City's main square, trying to oversee both centers while running errands and trying to be helpful. She may or may not be carting meals, bedding, or other sundry goods. Tumbles, a half-collie mix, might be following her around. Whatever she's doing, though, she's genuinely eager to lend a hand to anyone with a question.]
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[From the dark, dusty city streets, the brightly lit windows of a particular building might look exceptionally inviting. It's not the biggest tavern or the most luxurious boarding house or even the only place in town to offer both (and other services, although those do cost extra, mind) under one roof, but it has a certain hominess to it.
Inside, it's not so different from everywhere else in town: tables and stools that have seen better days, a scratched-up but well-polished bar, an old piano that's seldom left unmanned, walls and floors that are scarred from scuffles and shoot-outs. There's a fine selection of alcohol--the finest in town, a faded sign says--and, upstairs, some good, sturdy rooms where a fella can either enjoy a good night's sleep or a night of play. The atmosphere tonight and most nights is friendlier than that in similar establishments. Whether this is due to the place's no-nonsense hired muscle who usually manage to put down trouble before it starts, the patient and ready-to-listen barkeep, or the good-natured lady companions waiting to escort the paying customer to his bed is hard to say. Maybe it has something to do with all three.
Miss Penny is one of those aforementioned lady companions and very likely the best-natured of the bunch. She's not young enough to be either innocent or new to the job; nor is she old enough to be crass and cynical. If anything, Penny enjoys her occupation. The board's free, she's treated well, and there are few things she enjoys more than listening to the stories and woes of the tavern's patrons.
(Maybe being paid to sleep with patrons isn't quite so glamorous, but she prides herself on being sexually-liberated enough to do her job without much in the way of shame.)
Pull up a stool, if you're so inclined, and enjoy the tavern's drink selection. Just don't be surprised if a cheerful redhead in moderately risque attire joins you for a chat.]
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Inside, it's not so different from everywhere else in town: tables and stools that have seen better days, a scratched-up but well-polished bar, an old piano that's seldom left unmanned, walls and floors that are scarred from scuffles and shoot-outs. There's a fine selection of alcohol--the finest in town, a faded sign says--and, upstairs, some good, sturdy rooms where a fella can either enjoy a good night's sleep or a night of play. The atmosphere tonight and most nights is friendlier than that in similar establishments. Whether this is due to the place's no-nonsense hired muscle who usually manage to put down trouble before it starts, the patient and ready-to-listen barkeep, or the good-natured lady companions waiting to escort the paying customer to his bed is hard to say. Maybe it has something to do with all three.
Miss Penny is one of those aforementioned lady companions and very likely the best-natured of the bunch. She's not young enough to be either innocent or new to the job; nor is she old enough to be crass and cynical. If anything, Penny enjoys her occupation. The board's free, she's treated well, and there are few things she enjoys more than listening to the stories and woes of the tavern's patrons.
(Maybe being paid to sleep with patrons isn't quite so glamorous, but she prides herself on being sexually-liberated enough to do her job without much in the way of shame.)
Pull up a stool, if you're so inclined, and enjoy the tavern's drink selection. Just don't be surprised if a cheerful redhead in moderately risque attire joins you for a chat.]
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[Penny, currently seventeen and rocking a pixie cut, digging frantically through a pile of papers (just off screen, but the odd piece of wrinkled notebook paper goes flying by). Judging from the background, she's sitting in the hall at Westerberg High.
And talking to herself.]
You know when people tell you to prioritize the stuff you should get done? I think I did it wrong, so I'm basically doomed for finals.
[Or maybe she's talking to the network. She shuffles papers for a few more moments before giving up, putting the papers down in favor of the network device.]
But you know what's worse? I'm too busy freaking out about finals to freak out about anything else like the twenty-four people who starve to death every minute or the seven trees an average American goes through each year or anything relevant. [pause] No, I guess I'm still worried about the usual stuff. But seriously, finals on top of that? I'm never going to need to know this stuff in real life.
[She pauses again, rethinking this.]
Unless, you know... you're a teacher and you're listening to this. Teachers, you're an invaluable part of the American workforce and it's completely not your fault that the high school students in Finland test way better than students in the United States. [If Penny didn't sound so sincere, that might have come off as sarcasm. It's not.] That'd be my fault. Not by myself, I mean--not even I can blame me for that--but students like me who could do better and never get around to it. Motivation issues.
[A sigh.]
Okay. I'm calm now. Ranting's good for the soul.
[And with that nugget of wisdom, she ends the feed.]
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And talking to herself.]
You know when people tell you to prioritize the stuff you should get done? I think I did it wrong, so I'm basically doomed for finals.
[Or maybe she's talking to the network. She shuffles papers for a few more moments before giving up, putting the papers down in favor of the network device.]
But you know what's worse? I'm too busy freaking out about finals to freak out about anything else like the twenty-four people who starve to death every minute or the seven trees an average American goes through each year or anything relevant. [pause] No, I guess I'm still worried about the usual stuff. But seriously, finals on top of that? I'm never going to need to know this stuff in real life.
[She pauses again, rethinking this.]
Unless, you know... you're a teacher and you're listening to this. Teachers, you're an invaluable part of the American workforce and it's completely not your fault that the high school students in Finland test way better than students in the United States. [If Penny didn't sound so sincere, that might have come off as sarcasm. It's not.] That'd be my fault. Not by myself, I mean--not even I can blame me for that--but students like me who could do better and never get around to it. Motivation issues.
[A sigh.]
Okay. I'm calm now. Ranting's good for the soul.
[And with that nugget of wisdom, she ends the feed.]
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