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Rey's warehouse- Friday afternoon
Feb. 13th, 2026 04:58 pmthatwaslucky posting in fandomtowniesRey didn't understand the superstition around Friday the 13th, but apparently the woodchucks did. She walked in to a broken mirror near the crate sitting area, and a random ladder in the middle of nothing. She didn't know why these things were there, and she wasn't asking. She was just getting to work with the dustpan (the Force saved her from actual sweeping) and watching as the woodchucks tossed salt over their shoulders before walking under the ladder. Where were they going? Also not asking.
"You can just go around," she said, deeply confused.
[Open!]
"You can just go around," she said, deeply confused.
[Open!]
Trooper Station, Friday
Feb. 13th, 2026 10:31 ampocketpretzels posting in fandomtowniesIf last week had been devoid of activity, today was the opposite, with the phone practically off the hook given all the calls...
About things like "Is it bad luck if a black cat walks under a ladder? What if they break a mirror?"
About things like "Is it bad luck if a black cat walks under a ladder? What if they break a mirror?"
Overcoming Obstacles - Friday, 1st Period
Feb. 13th, 2026 12:06 pmimafuturist posting in fandomhigh"Sometimes, dogs are just not going to concentrate on the obstacle course until they get some of their energy out," Steve said as Fee spun her leash around his legs.
She went until there wasn't leash anymore and then did the other direction. Because she was both smart and dumb at the same time.
"And it's a good way to get yourself out and exercising as well," Tony said with Libby who was staring with abject judgment.
Steve laughed. "Don't get these dogs if you don't want to exercise," he said.
"So, we'll be letting people take turns with the dogs," Tony said with a grin. "Please be careful on the stairs."
"Especially with Fee," Steve said, sounding resigned.
She went until there wasn't leash anymore and then did the other direction. Because she was both smart and dumb at the same time.
"And it's a good way to get yourself out and exercising as well," Tony said with Libby who was staring with abject judgment.
Steve laughed. "Don't get these dogs if you don't want to exercise," he said.
"So, we'll be letting people take turns with the dogs," Tony said with a grin. "Please be careful on the stairs."
"Especially with Fee," Steve said, sounding resigned.
Second floor common room, Friday afternoon
Feb. 13th, 2026 11:53 amsairis posting in fandomhighdormsThis place was so different, Sairis was still having issues adapting. But he'd started work this week, which meant he had a little more to do, and someplace to sell his charms and potions. He also had somewhere to work on them and spirit walk safely, which had gone a long way to helping.
That said, this place was also cold, and Sairis had no desire to trek to the shop for things that weren't dangerous and messy. So instead he was spread out at the table in the common room, tying and wrapping and weaving.
Hope nobody minded the small bones and grasses and things on the table.
[Open common room!]
That said, this place was also cold, and Sairis had no desire to trek to the shop for things that weren't dangerous and messy. So instead he was spread out at the table in the common room, tying and wrapping and weaving.
Hope nobody minded the small bones and grasses and things on the table.
[Open common room!]
Blackstone Forge & Foundry, Friday
Feb. 13th, 2026 05:07 pmthatsmysword posting in fandomtownies"All right," Henry admitted to Mutt. "I am getting a bit sick of horseshoes."
That observation was punctuated with a strike of his hammer down on the twelveth horseshoe of the day, mind you, so he had a reason to.
He sighed. Still, there wasn't more he could think of doing. So the hammer came down again.
"Next time you should come with me to supper club," he said. "I think you'd like seafood."
[[ open ]]
That observation was punctuated with a strike of his hammer down on the twelveth horseshoe of the day, mind you, so he had a reason to.
He sighed. Still, there wasn't more he could think of doing. So the hammer came down again.
"Next time you should come with me to supper club," he said. "I think you'd like seafood."
[[ open ]]
The Devil's Nest, Friday Night
Feb. 13th, 2026 05:06 pmmy_own_advocate posting in fandomtownies"Why is there an otter at the bar?" Lucifer repeated. "Why is there an otter at the bar? Tiny. Why wouldn't there be an otter at the bar?"
He swung right past Tiny, otter-Duke riding on his shoulder, with an air of huffiness about him.
"Just watch!" he bellowed. "There's about to be an otter on the piano!"
[[ open! ]]
He swung right past Tiny, otter-Duke riding on his shoulder, with an air of huffiness about him.
"Just watch!" he bellowed. "There's about to be an otter on the piano!"
[[ open! ]]
Cupcakes of the World(s), Friday 2/13, Period 3
Feb. 13th, 2026 11:02 amstykera posting in fandomhighToday’s cupcake theme had nothing to do with the date because superstitions about Friday the 13th weren’t something Stark concerned himself with. or maybe that was because the player couldn’t come up with anything clever.
“Good morning, everyone. I hope you’ve been well. Enjoying the slightly warmer weather. Today’s cupcakes come from England. That’s right there, on the map.” Stark pointed out the correct spot. “These are called butterfly cakes. Sometimes fairy cakes but that’s sometimes just the name for all cupcakes there, I think. And they don’t contain any butterflies or fairies. At all. They just look a bit like butterflies, with the wings.”
Stark uncovered the cupcakes in front of him to reveal the wings in question. “Not real wings, but they look like wings. They’re very cute, I think.” He did enjoy cute things. “The wings are made from part of the top of the cupcake. Sometimes they have jam or something similar to look like the butterfly body but sometimes there is just frosting on top and a bit of jam in the middle. You could do any flavor, though the recipe I have is for vanilla with raspberry jam. Chocolate and strawberry would be good, I think. Or chocolate and raspberry. So…if you need help, as always, please ask. If you’d just like to try decorating I have some plain cakes here you can use to start or you can do it all. Whatever you like.”
“Good morning, everyone. I hope you’ve been well. Enjoying the slightly warmer weather. Today’s cupcakes come from England. That’s right there, on the map.” Stark pointed out the correct spot. “These are called butterfly cakes. Sometimes fairy cakes but that’s sometimes just the name for all cupcakes there, I think. And they don’t contain any butterflies or fairies. At all. They just look a bit like butterflies, with the wings.”
Stark uncovered the cupcakes in front of him to reveal the wings in question. “Not real wings, but they look like wings. They’re very cute, I think.” He did enjoy cute things. “The wings are made from part of the top of the cupcake. Sometimes they have jam or something similar to look like the butterfly body but sometimes there is just frosting on top and a bit of jam in the middle. You could do any flavor, though the recipe I have is for vanilla with raspberry jam. Chocolate and strawberry would be good, I think. Or chocolate and raspberry. So…if you need help, as always, please ask. If you’d just like to try decorating I have some plain cakes here you can use to start or you can do it all. Whatever you like.”
Needful Things; Friday
Feb. 13th, 2026 09:44 amtotalwildcard posting in fandomtowniesThere were a lot of recently arrived glass items at Needful Things that Friday. Like really a lot.
And then there was the sound of something crashing to the floor.
"... Whoopsie!"
There was one less recently arrived glass item at Needful Things.
(open)
And then there was the sound of something crashing to the floor.
"... Whoopsie!"
There was one less recently arrived glass item at Needful Things.
(open)
Fandom Radio, Friday, February 13, 2026
Feb. 12th, 2026 10:46 pmheroic_jawline posting in fandom_radioGood morning, everyone, it's Steve Rogers again.
In classes, Liliana was very excited to get to black mana in her class yesterday, Belle tried to explain book blind dates to Caleb, and Don teased us about an eight-legged horse in Norse mythology, but we didn't get to learn about it yet.
In town, Steven and Watts discussed the gift of jam that Blathers gave Steven, Steph definitely wasn't making Valentine's Day plans, so stop asking, Vi, and Gregorith stopped in for Thor's night at the Devil's Nest. And finally, the Supper Club went for seafood in Baltimore.
And that's everything! Have a great morning.
In classes, Liliana was very excited to get to black mana in her class yesterday, Belle tried to explain book blind dates to Caleb, and Don teased us about an eight-legged horse in Norse mythology, but we didn't get to learn about it yet.
In town, Steven and Watts discussed the gift of jam that Blathers gave Steven, Steph definitely wasn't making Valentine's Day plans, so stop asking, Vi, and Gregorith stopped in for Thor's night at the Devil's Nest. And finally, the Supper Club went for seafood in Baltimore.
And that's everything! Have a great morning.
The Devil's Nest, Thursday Evening
Feb. 12th, 2026 10:20 amifwebeworthy posting in fandomtowniesThor was scrolling on his phone tonight, in search of a drink that would appropriately honor his nephew.
You know. The horse.
He didn't understand why Blake was being so precious about it with his class. Whose brother hadn't been impregnated by a horse to delay a building project?
...don't answer that.
Specials
Man o' War
Horsefeather
Mint Julep
The Devil's Nest is open!
You know. The horse.
He didn't understand why Blake was being so precious about it with his class. Whose brother hadn't been impregnated by a horse to delay a building project?
...don't answer that.
Man o' War
Horsefeather
Mint Julep
The Devil's Nest is open!
Norse Mythology, Thursday, Second Period
Feb. 12th, 2026 09:40 amifwebeworthy posting in fandomhigh"Okay," Don said, and glanced at the family trees that were still on the whiteboard like a jump scare. "Let's talk about our major players." He pointed with his walking stick at the first name on his list. "Odin. The Allfather. Head of the pantheon, king of the gods. His wife, Frigg--not to be confused with Freya. These are two different goddesses. His son, Thor. I think we're all at least somewhat familiar with him, right?" he joked. "His other son, Baldr, and his other other son, Tyr." Felt weird to just acknowledge them as Odin's sons out loud like that. "Tyr, Odin, Thor, and Frigg remain significant in our day to day lives, because they are the source of the names of four of the English days of the week: Tuesday is Tyr's day, Wednesday is Odin's day, Friday is Frigg's day, and today, Thursday, is Thor's day. Don't let him get a big head about it," he joked.
"Then, of course, we have--" Don tapped the second family tree. "Loki. A trickster god. God of mischief, technically, and thus the troublemaker in many tales and general all-around pain in the ass. Among his children we have Fenris--sorry, Fenrir, it's spelled different here--the wolf that will devour the sun at Ragnarok--more on that to come--and Jörmungandr, the serpent that encircles the world biting its own tail, and also Sleipnir, the eight-legged horse ridden by Odin. And I did promise to explain that and I will. Just...not this week." You could continue to suffer from curiosity.
"Now, of course there are a lot more gods, some of whom will come up in this class and some of whom may not. If you have any questions about anyone I just talked about, or anyone else on the board, please feel free to ask."
"Then, of course, we have--" Don tapped the second family tree. "Loki. A trickster god. God of mischief, technically, and thus the troublemaker in many tales and general all-around pain in the ass. Among his children we have Fenris--sorry, Fenrir, it's spelled different here--the wolf that will devour the sun at Ragnarok--more on that to come--and Jörmungandr, the serpent that encircles the world biting its own tail, and also Sleipnir, the eight-legged horse ridden by Odin. And I did promise to explain that and I will. Just...not this week." You could continue to suffer from curiosity.
"Now, of course there are a lot more gods, some of whom will come up in this class and some of whom may not. If you have any questions about anyone I just talked about, or anyone else on the board, please feel free to ask."
Library, Thursday 2/12
Feb. 12th, 2026 09:58 amnoonedecidesmyfate posting in fandomhighBelle did not know who had wrapped up books in brown paper and made very glittery signs about having a blind date with a book.
But she was intrigued by the idea. And so tempted to rip open the paper to see what was what, honestly. But she refrained. Someone else might be very into the mystery!
But she was intrigued by the idea. And so tempted to rip open the paper to see what was what, honestly. But she refrained. Someone else might be very into the mystery!
WTFH - Fandom Radio [Thurs, Feb 12th]
Feb. 12th, 2026 09:18 pmwrongkindofsith posting in fandom_radioOh, I see, it's been another one of those kind of days.
Up at the School, The Long Con looked at a con artist who possibly made all his crimes up, while Creative Writing were not very creative in their choice of movie day.
Otherwise, nothing much happened in either the Dorms or Town.
Up at the School, The Long Con looked at a con artist who possibly made all his crimes up, while Creative Writing were not very creative in their choice of movie day.
Otherwise, nothing much happened in either the Dorms or Town.
Philosophies of Mana (Extended Edition), Thursday Per 3
Feb. 12th, 2026 04:08 amdeathsmajesty posting in fandomhighToday was the last week of the original information, next week they'd get to the new material and could anyone blame Liliana for being excited? It helped that they were also talking about her mana this week, the mana she felt most connected to. For something new, she programmed in the ruins of Vithia, from the Alaran shard of Grixis, the class meeting not on cushions and pillows as usual, but on small boats and rafts, floating along the remains of the Vithian aqueduct system.
Power
• What does black mana desire? What is its end goal?
• What means does black mana use to achieve these ends?
• What does black mana care about? What does it represent?
• What does black mana despise? What negatively drives it?
• What is black mana's greatest strength? Greatest weakness?
( Power Through Ruthlessness )
"Again, because free will is paramount, there is no such thing as a 'slippery slope' whereby using more black mana will somehow condemn you to become a power-hungry monster or to see the rest of the world as a toy to play with. Black does not provide a set of goals that black-aligned individuals have to pursue; we are not required to chase political, martial, or financial dominance. Abyss, we do not even even need to pursue selfish goals. Black provides only only a method - do not abide by needless restrictions - and a worldview - power enough to secure our own free will is mandatory. Beyond that, one can choose any goal they desire, for whatever reasons they desire. To have it any other way would be anathema to free will itself. Of course, black encourages people to take care of themselves and discourages putting others first, but - and this is vital - it neither commands the former nor forbids the latter. Black is not above being humble or empathizing with others, or radically changing its self-image and priorities when it's necessary. Black's goals can include finding love, true friendship, and happiness within a community, even living out a life of self-sacrifice or servitude to another without any difficulty at all. The only, only intolerable thing for a black mana philosopher is not being able to decide the course of their own life, everything else is negotiable."
• What does black mana desire? What is its end goal?
• What means does black mana use to achieve these ends?
• What does black mana care about? What does it represent?
• What does black mana despise? What negatively drives it?
• What is black mana's greatest strength? Greatest weakness?
( Power Through Ruthlessness )
"Again, because free will is paramount, there is no such thing as a 'slippery slope' whereby using more black mana will somehow condemn you to become a power-hungry monster or to see the rest of the world as a toy to play with. Black does not provide a set of goals that black-aligned individuals have to pursue; we are not required to chase political, martial, or financial dominance. Abyss, we do not even even need to pursue selfish goals. Black provides only only a method - do not abide by needless restrictions - and a worldview - power enough to secure our own free will is mandatory. Beyond that, one can choose any goal they desire, for whatever reasons they desire. To have it any other way would be anathema to free will itself. Of course, black encourages people to take care of themselves and discourages putting others first, but - and this is vital - it neither commands the former nor forbids the latter. Black is not above being humble or empathizing with others, or radically changing its self-image and priorities when it's necessary. Black's goals can include finding love, true friendship, and happiness within a community, even living out a life of self-sacrifice or servitude to another without any difficulty at all. The only, only intolerable thing for a black mana philosopher is not being able to decide the course of their own life, everything else is negotiable."
The Magpie Emporium, Thursday (2/12)
Feb. 11th, 2026 11:17 pmdrumsticksandd20s posting in fandomtowniesLook. Look. Just because the store was distinctly devoid of any Valentine-themed displays, in accordance with Steph's refusal to contribute to the blatant commercialism of the holiday, that didn't mean that Steph herself wasn't occupying her every spare moment (so any that weren't helping customers, contacting suppliers, or feeding Saffron) with brainstorming newer and wilder Valentine's date ideas.
Although she was realistic enough to cross magic carpet ride off the list. Not because it was impossible, just because she didn't actually know anyone she felt she could reasonably cajole into hooking her up with a reliable magic carpet.
[OOC: Open!]
Although she was realistic enough to cross magic carpet ride off the list. Not because it was impossible, just because she didn't actually know anyone she felt she could reasonably cajole into hooking her up with a reliable magic carpet.
[OOC: Open!]
Fandom Island Museum, Thursday Daytime
Feb. 12th, 2026 12:16 amhasaknightjob posting in fandomtowniesWhen Steven arrived at the Museum that morning, Blathers presented him with a small basket of preserves. Nothing particularly out of the ordinary - blueberry, strawberry, orange marmalade, that sort of thing.
The timing seemed odd as Steven couldn't think of anything that would inspire Blathers to give a gift.
Blathers said something about having the blues around this time of year, so it was something to help Steven feel cheerful.
Steven certainly enjoyed being able to say that blueberries might help the winter blues, yes, but that didn't seem to be what Blathers had had in mind.
Regardless, the jams and all looked tasty. Steven put the basket safely with his satchel so he could share it with Llewellyn later.
With that, he was behind the Welcome Desk, working away but as always interruptible for any visitors.
[open!]
The timing seemed odd as Steven couldn't think of anything that would inspire Blathers to give a gift.
Blathers said something about having the blues around this time of year, so it was something to help Steven feel cheerful.
Steven certainly enjoyed being able to say that blueberries might help the winter blues, yes, but that didn't seem to be what Blathers had had in mind.
Regardless, the jams and all looked tasty. Steven put the basket safely with his satchel so he could share it with Llewellyn later.
With that, he was behind the Welcome Desk, working away but as always interruptible for any visitors.
[open!]
The Long Con, Wednesday, Period 1 [2/11]
Feb. 11th, 2026 12:02 pmtalentforlying posting in fandomhigh"I've got a role-model for you today," John decided as people began showing up. "Frank William Abagnale, Jr. is an American security consultant known for his history as a former confidence trickster, check forger, impostor, and escape artist. He became one of the most famous impostors ever, claiming to have assumed no fewer than eight identities as an airline pilot, a doctor, a U.S. Bureau of Prisons agent, and a lawyer. He escaped from police custody twice -- once from a taxiing airliner and once from a U.S. federal penitentiary -- before he was 21 years old. He served fewer than five years in prison before starting to work for the federal government. He is currently a consultant and lecturer for the FBI academy and field offices. He also runs Abagnale & Associates, a financial fraud consultancy company. Abagnale's life story provided the inspiration for the film meta for Catch Me If You Can, a Broadway musical of the same name, and a ghostwritten autobiography also of the same name."
( What I did in my youth is hundreds of times easier today. Technology breeds crime. )
John leaned back against his desk, grinning. "And if that isn't the most perfect example of a con taking on a life of its own to outgrow its own mastermind, I don't know what is.
( What I did in my youth is hundreds of times easier today. Technology breeds crime. )
John leaned back against his desk, grinning. "And if that isn't the most perfect example of a con taking on a life of its own to outgrow its own mastermind, I don't know what is.
Creative Writing [Wednesday, Period Two]
Feb. 11th, 2026 10:34 pmjedigrammarians posting in fandomhighThere was a projector set up in the classroom today, those of you familiar with Aphra and Isabela's classes could probably guess where this was going.
"Sometimes the best way to get your own creative juices flowing is engage with other people's creativity," Aphra started them off. "Read books, watch holos, get involved with community theatre if you're feeling masochistic."
"Since we're not, today we'll be watching a film," Isabela added. "It's a classic."
Look, they'd made it nearly halfway into the semester this time.
"Sometimes the best way to get your own creative juices flowing is engage with other people's creativity," Aphra started them off. "Read books, watch holos, get involved with community theatre if you're feeling masochistic."
"Since we're not, today we'll be watching a film," Isabela added. "It's a classic."
Look, they'd made it nearly halfway into the semester this time.
Fandom Radio, Wednesday 2/11
Feb. 11th, 2026 07:48 amstykera posting in fandom_radioGood morning, it’s Wednesday, I’m here again and it’s almost warm today. Almost.
Not many notes so perhaps I will go outside and enjoy not freezing for a little while when I’m done.
At the school there were 2 classes yesterday. Raiden and his students in Feeding Yourself 101 made and ate pasta. Always a good choice. And then in Ethics Anakin and Ahsoka asked us what our favorite deadly sins are. That’s…an interesting question and I’m glad it isn’t last Wednesday right now and let’s move on.
Nothing from the dorms, sorry porg, but at least it’s almost warm outside? And I only have 1 note from the town.
Sairis was in Liliana’s shop setting things up and not being eaten by the chair. That’s good. The chair always seems hungry.
That’s all for today from yesterday.
Not many notes so perhaps I will go outside and enjoy not freezing for a little while when I’m done.
At the school there were 2 classes yesterday. Raiden and his students in Feeding Yourself 101 made and ate pasta. Always a good choice. And then in Ethics Anakin and Ahsoka asked us what our favorite deadly sins are. That’s…an interesting question and I’m glad it isn’t last Wednesday right now and let’s move on.
Nothing from the dorms, sorry porg, but at least it’s almost warm outside? And I only have 1 note from the town.
Sairis was in Liliana’s shop setting things up and not being eaten by the chair. That’s good. The chair always seems hungry.
That’s all for today from yesterday.