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So I got a job at a vet's office, helping with the animals. I don't need the money, I'm just bored and I do love animals, so I get to play with cute things all day and keep myself busy. That and I guess it's time for something else than sitting at home, going shopping, and trying to get Carrot to stop cursing for another year Tommy, you still have him saying "My ass!" Ugh. I've gotten so used to being on the run so much that now I don't really have to do it here, there's nothing else to worry about except the curses. I don't have to hide what I am anymore because unlike home, nobody cares. My parents are dead and they're not here either. Nobody's trying to put us back in a foster home. Am I even a runaway anymore when I don't have to run?

I guess this is as much of a normal life that I would have had in the last few years. Normal feels weird.

I'd never thought I'd say that.

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Whoever said third time's the charm is a jerk.

This took forever to get done, but I did it. I owe people cookies, but if I missed you, just let me know so I can cry while I spend the another week in the kitchen again.

The guy with the white hair and the kid with the really big hair that I threw paint on: Chocolate chip cookies.

Caspian: Snickerdoodles. There's forty for you. Tell me that's enough.

Claire and Zach: Since I'm not trying to steal your baking thunder, you get cookies too.

And the rest of you clowns in this apartment (I still love you, though!), I made you brownies. And no, these are clean brownies unlike the last gross batch I made.

No, they're not vegan. Yes, I used real dairy for them, so don't worry.

I'm never baking again. At least the house smells like cookies now and not like stink.

Oh my god, what's that smell? It smells like something died somewhere.

Chase, did you fart again?

[ooc: Having major net issues. Tags may be slow.]

It feels like every time I get cursed, I end up apologizing to the people I like the most here because I acted like a dummy. I'm sorry for anybody I insulted yesterday. I'm definitely sorry for throwing paint on any of you. Yeah, I'm a vegan and I care about animals as much as I care about people, but I'll never force my beliefs on others since I don't like it being done to me. I don't have a job or my credit cards, but I'm going to try and pay for people to get their stuff cleaned. Maybe I'll find a way to give you the money to buy new ones if cleaning it doesn't work. And to the boy who got paint in his hair, you can get a haircut or something when I give you the money?

Just... I'm really, really sorry and if any of you never want to talk to me again, that's okay. I wouldn't talk to me either.

[Runaways Filter; Unhackable]

I bought you guys new food to replace the stuff I threw away. Chase, I got you an extra pack of hot dogs too.

[ooc: Back but tags may be slow. Net is wonky.]

[In the Square, there's a rainbow colored girl bumrushing unsuspecting passersby with a huge picture of a cute, widdle bunny with words hastily scrawled on it. Along with the sign, she's shoving pamphlets about the dangers of eating meat in their faces. This moment's victim is a poor woman just trying to take a peaceful walk.]

Lady, look at him! Look at his sweet face! Look at this baby and tell him you want to make a coat out of him! TELL HIM! TELL HIM YOU'RE A MURDERER WHO DOESN'T CARE ABOUT HIM AS LIVING THING, BUT AS TRASH JUST FOR A UGLY COAT!

[The woman screams and rightfully runs away, but that doesn't deter Karolina. Oh no, she's going to make her stance known no matter what.]

FUR IS MURDER! MEAT IS MURDER! SAVE THE ANIMALS! DON'T CLOSE YOUR EYES TO THE TRUTH! I'D RATHER BE NAKED THAN WEAR FUR!

[ooc: So action for those wearing fur/leather who want to get splattered by paint or who just want to point and laugh; video/voice for everybody else. Nico, not only is there red paint on your boots, but they've been tossed in the kitchen garbage can along with all the meat in the house. Oopsie.]

Are we going to have so many curses like that every month? I think this might be the third time it's happened. It's really weird. Well, weirder than usual. And I better not say anything about not being cursed again.

Dr. Brennan, I found you a vet. It's not the same vet I take Carrot to since he's a bird and Jefferson's a cat, but I heard she's good. And I hope you don't mind that I made him another toy too.

Before I forget again, I'm sorry I missed your party, Lucy. I still have a gift for you. It's really a puppet and it's huge.

Honey, I have something for you too. And, guys, we totally need to get a bigger place. Something with more bedrooms, just in case, you know?

For a minute there, I thought I was back in California again. I guess these buildings are reinforced, but tons of my stuff fell. My penguin snowglobes are definitely dead. If we get any aftershocks, remember not to stand in a doorway. That's a myth. It's better to get under a table or desk that's strong.

Dr. Brennan, is Jefferson okay? Are the rest of you guys okay?

[ooc: I have no idea WTF to do in a real quake, so all my info comes from here LOL]

[ There's a soft click and then Karolina starts speaking mid-sentence in between a horse's snort or two. ]

...and you have rights, Destrier. Same for you, Tsornin and Sunrise. You shouldn't let people use you to play fighting games with.

That is, of course, unless you like fighting games, though you could, perhaps, make suggestions too.

Luna! Don't encourage them to think that way! I tried to explain to Caspian about the horses getting hurt during his tournament, but I don't think he gets it. What if they accidentally poke Destrier's eye out?

Oh, well that would be most unfortunate.

[ Pause ]

Although. I think Destrier seems to feel we should be more concerned for the riders......hmm......

That's because he didn't know his rights as a horse before I told him about them. The riders get armor and helmets and padding. What do the horses get other than poked and prodded and yelled at? This is worse than the circus.

Possibly, though Caspian does seem very fond of Destrier. I don't think he would subject him to anything unpleasant on purpose....I doubt Destrier would do something he was opposed to, that is...though the participants could at least ask first, I suppose.

[A longer pause and then a whisper. ]

Don't listen to Luna. You shouldn't do it period.

Do you like pudding, Destrier?

[ Horse wuffles, approvingly maybe...? ]

Xavin's gone.

Was it something I did? Did she find out about the curse? Is she going to be okay?

[ooc: Runaways, Tofu Girl will be locked in her bedroom until the Apocalypse. Oooor at least try to. Feel free to talk to her through the door. Network everybody else, blahx3]

OH. MY. GOD. I did jinx myself.

I can't apologize enough. I am so sorry, Gert, Chase, everybody. I don't do drugs and I'd never offer it to people or dinosaurs. I feel like I'm a hypocrite with what I said about Frodo. Those brownies are gross too. Please tell me nobody but me ate them.

[A groan.]

I feel sick. I think I need to detox for the next month. Salad and water only. How many days does it take for weed to leave your system? Does my system even work with it?. And god, my bedroom still smells like that crap. Ugh.

[ooc: Strikes are thoughts. This freakout brought to you by the number 420 and the letters T, H, and C.]

Brothers and sisters, let's all come together and love each other. Free love is what makes the world go 'round. Just groove together for peace. Get into the vibe. Become enlightened.

I made us brownies from Mother Earth. Come. Share. Love.

[ooc: They're pot brownies. Please don't eat them. Unless you know, you want to. Apartment mates, Lina's on the living room floor becoming one with the Earth, as in meditating while sparkling in a circle of flowers. As if you expected me to not fully do the hippie thing pfft.]

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I just realized that I wasn't cursed at all last month. How often does that happen around here? Does anybody know somebody that hasn't been cursed at all? Is that even possible? I bet now that I said that I'll be cursed tomorrow.

Caspian, are you okay now? I'm ready to fulfill my churro promise to you.

Hey Zach? I couldn't find any manatee stickers in the store so I made you some. And also some others. They go with the DS I'm giving you unless you found yours already. I know it's pink, but I can make a cover for you if it's a problem. I mean, it's just the color, right? It still plays the same games.

Also, for you, Claire. You can spell your name out with them or something. I hope those are okay. I can make more too!

I have like forty Stormtrooper stickers left so if anybody likes Star Wars and wants them, let me know, okay? You can have them. I made too many.

What did everybody do when they turned seventeen?

Well, not everybody. Just the people who aren't sixteen anymore.

[ooc: Once upon a time, a mun gave Tofu Girl here a birthday because canon fails on that. Today is that day! 8D]

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Please ignore whatever this guy says. I know he's making all Skrulls sound bad even if he says he's not, but Xavin's a good Skrull. And yes, maybe, sometimes she says things in a way that might make you think she's evil, she's not. She's just... blunt. But she's really learned a lot about being human since she's been on Earth, so please don't get mad at Xavin. She's really trying.

Don't think that all Super Skrulls want to take over the world. Just some of them. And they already got dealt with.

[Filtered from Xavin; Unhackable]

Would it be stupid of me to get a super late Valentine's Day present now for somebody who didn't show up until the other day? I kind of missed out on doing it and I really wanted to celebrate it, but it might be too late.

Don't even start, Gert.

Is anybody not hating on tomorrow, but not really excited about it either? I mean, most people who are anti-Valentine's Day are single and that's kind of expected when you're surrounded by nasty candy hearts, decorations and the commercialized pressure to not be alone. And then you have the people who can't wait for tomorrow because they have a Valentine so it's the best day for them. And then you have the people who do have somebody they're dating, but they're not here so you can't really celebrate it, but if they were here, you would without a problem.

Did that make sense? It did in my head.

Either way, I'm thinking of staying off the Network tomorrow and going shopping. Who's with me? Emille? Kara? Don't tell me you guys have Valentines.

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Feldt? Thanks for the coat. I owe you one.

Hey, can I make a suggestion? I don't know who writes the City guide but can you edit in something to say that if you yell ask for help, it would be best if you weren't rude to the people that attempt to help you? Nobody wants to be nice to a jerk. Being mean to people kind of turns them off from even speaking to you.

How do you pick the perfect roommate? Here, I mean. Not wherever you guys are from. Just curious. I don't think I can stand living by myself anymore. I'm too used to having seven people and a dinosaur around me.

Oh great... Another place where I'm not supposed to be.


The City has the worst timing ever.

[ooc: Fresh from her horrid canon update! Action if you run into her by the fountain, voice for everybody else.]