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[recollecters]

Hello! First of all, Maurice would like me to tell you all that he's locking anyone who messes about with putting dangerous things in the mailbox to send to him which don't belong for at least a week (please don't send him dangerous things!!!!) and would like me to remind you it's for things you got sent only, please! Secondly, we've managed to fix one of the colors entirely, although one is still on the fritz. We'll keep working on it! By the way, is anyone going to do secret Santa games? I always like those, although I've only ever done them with other employees. Last year I got Ronnie. He's soooo hard to shop for but I think he liked the cane I got him? And Mr. Baroque got me! I'm not really sure he knows how to shop for girls. Or people who don't only want weapons. But the thought is what counts! Joanne Wiseman Technician 2nd class Retrspec Incorporated As of this post: •Clothing and personal items have now regained the color green! This includes all items your character had in their AU plus any regains your character has obtained. However, this does not include physical features. •Additionally, all flora and fauna have regained the color green. •Blue eyes and hair have been restored, meaning blue is entirely back! •Horses begin appearing in history texts, books, and academia, often phrased as being newly discovered from the past. Please feel free to use this post as a network mingle. Every toplevel can be considered a new post, and threadjacking is permitted. No NPC response will be given. Usernames are the character's full real AU names, not aliases or chosen nicknames or usernames, and seemed to have filled themselves in; nothing characters do can change or obscure their names currently.

Comments

[dejerate]

I just figure it seems a logical conclusion that telling someone to do something means people are definitely going to do it anyway.
I do it all the time just to be a brat with my foster dad, and that's nothing on these guys.

I think that's probably the reason people are so keen? I mean. After all this, from what I've gathered, we could probably use the festivities. I dunno if the app might make Christmas messed up too.

That might be awkward. I mean, everyone gets together with family and stuff then and all.

[activatingcombatmode]

Alright, doing something to prove a point that something is stupid is one thing but you shouldn't go around being a brat to your foster dad just for funsies. Just saying.

I love Christmas just as much as the next guy, I hope things go fine. But with the track record I've heard, who knows. We'll have to make the best of it.

[dejerate]

I don't do it every time he tells me not to do something. Just occasionally. Mostly because I forget or -- you know. Stuff happens and I end up in another fight or something.

I guess there's nothing for it but to wait and see. You'd hope that they'd have Christmas off and leave us alone then at least though. I mean. Not that it was huge where I grew up, or that we got much back at the orphanage but still. It's kind of a big deal here and all.

[activatingcombatmode]

That's called PARENTING bud, you're alright don't fuss so much and stop getting into fights

wait you didn't get big christmaseses back at the orphanage?

[dejerate]

He's like what. Eight years older than me or something. I still am not sure he really knows what he's doing.

Christmas was the one time we got new toys or clothes. There's a reason I was kinda overwhelmed once I got adopted and all. But it isn't as big a thing in Japan in general, Christmas. At least, in comparison to the way everyone gets so into it here with all their holidays.

[activatingcombatmode]

Dude, I'm about ten years older than you and I'd have no clue what I'm doing trying to raise a teenager, just give him a little slack is all I'm saying. You're a good kid.

Christmas is hugggeee here. At least this year you can let loose and have some more fun!

[dejerate]

He knew what he was getting into.
Adopting me when I was twelve and meeting me before deciding.

We kinda moved around a lot but. Yeah, maybe. Not that I know a heck of a lot of people around here yet but. We'll see what happens. As long as nobody gets sick and this app thing behaves because they're busy with their own families, it should be alright at least.

[activatingcombatmode]

I don't think window-shopping should be part of the adoption process. Real parents don't get that, so he made a choice to adopt a kid and got you.

Who knows what the app will do but hey, if you need something to do for the Christmas season REVA is always looking for more volunteers to help out around the city. How about it, kid? Help you get used to all the Christmas cheer and help others while at it?

[dejerate]

Honestly, I kept pushing the younger kids at him. I didn't figure anyone would want me given I was older and all, especially once I'd turned twelve.

I'll think about it. I'm not sure yet what we might end up doing for Christmas. But I'll let you know. Could be fun to gather donations for some kids who need it, or help wrap presents or something.

[activatingcombatmode]

You're just as much wanted and needed as any of those other kids, bud. He probably knew that too.

Sure thing! We're always looking for help down that the REVA hall so just give me a shout.

[dejerate]

I was there four years. I was about seven, not quite eight years old when my parents -- when I went to the orphanage. But you're right. For some reason, he chose me. And I'm grateful for that. I am.

I will. Can't hurt to try see how I could help. Besides getting together a few extra toys for the kids, to donate.

[activatingcombatmode]

Good to hear! And if you ever need to cool off because you're pissed or anything like that just give me a call alright?

[dejerate]

You really want me calling you at some ridiculous hour because I can't sleep? I mean. You're the one that's offering and putting yourself out here.

[activatingcombatmode]

What you think because I'm old I can't stay up late or get up in the middle of the night

god Yuu have a little more faith in my creaky old body

[dejerate]

Hey I am not the one that is calling you old here. You do this yourself. I want that on the record.

But also, everyone deserves their beauty sleep or whatever. Just cause I can't get to sleep doesn't mean you should pay for that.

[activatingcombatmode]

I'M NOT OLDDDD

well the offer is still there if you want it, kid

[dejerate]

Older than me.

You know I'm almost an adult now, right?

[Yuu, sixteen is not 'almost an adult'. Not really. Still a minor.]

[activatingcombatmode]

yeah sure you are

remind me in another ten years

[dejerate]

I mean it! Another eleven months,
dammit! Then I'll be eighteen and not a minor anymore.

You can stop acting like you're some grandpa anytime, Zack. Or should I start calling you 'Old Man' instead?

[Yuu no.]

[activatingcombatmode]

call me old man and you'll get the worst headlock and noogie you've ever experienced in your whole life the next time I see you, punk, you'll start balding on the spot

but I guess we can call you an adult if that happens, baldy

[dejerate]

I'd like to see anyone try tame or change my hair short of cutting it. Even then it just grows like this.

Oi. I am the opposite of bald. Maybe my hair isn't as long as yours but that doesn't mean I'm bald. Or that you'd really actually do that, for the record.