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[A few discordant notes from a flute, played by someone who obviously has no idea what they're doing.  It stops and Jilly laughs.]

Oh what Meran would think of that.  I don't know what it is about this time of year that keeps bringing up memories, but... heh the physical existence of them in this world is nice.

Things turned out better than I expected.

Calling a hiatus, guys. I'll be out of the house until some time on the 2nd (I'm leaving tonight right after I get off of work at 10pm.) I will rarely have access to a computer (my laptop isn't portable, considering it's hooked up to an external monitor.)

This impacts:
GARNET TIL ALEXANDROS @ caged_canaries -> Vivi and Larsa have control. She trusts them, so I do, too. Don't do anything with her that I wouldn't do. We'll assume she's spoiling Vivi and writing letters to Larsa every day. Because she totally would.

GISELLE @ how_do_i_know -> Batcave has her. :) The usual: cleaning, cooking, being incredibly sweet, etc., etc.. Don't be afraid to go a little crazy with her.

LILY EVANS @ potionsandcharm -> Potter crew, she's in your hands. Miranda and Liz, too. You guys also have permission to do whatever with the shop. Just don't set it on fire, please.

OMI TSUKIYONO @ truthandfreesia -> Weiss has him. Go wild.

CHIBIUSA TSUKINO @ sugarpinkbby -> Rei, Chibibutt's yours. Also: Bart, Black Star, and Nill. She's probably hanging 'round them a fair bit. Use it to your advantage.

RICHARD @ dickrolling -> He's just doing the usual stuff of maiming, disemboweling, dismembering, torturing, etc.. Have fun with this?

3 AND 4 @ defineandteach -> Nill? You got them, bb. :D If they're not with her, they're chillin' in the library.

BA'AST @ piratebaast -> Ed, Al, Ling, Bones, Apollo, and Jaaaaan get her. She'll be doing her usual thing, and probably visiting Jan in jail because he needs munchies and he's totally her bro. Ash, if you restart Ed while I'm gone, text me and let me know, because that changes things a little bit.

If anyone needs me, there will be ways to reach me (Ash has my number, for example.) Especially if there's an issue you need modly help on.

Love you guys~
Ali.

Hey, Santa.


Thanks.

I'm not gonna mope around anymore, even if.. even if Yuna isn't here. Wherever she is now, I'm sure she's safe. She's a strong person.

[it's recorded from here on, and he sounds more like his usual self, though not exactly]

I got a blitzball! Anyone up for a game or two? Heh, I'm sure I can beat you all hands down!

WHO: Jan and Lyle.
WHAT: Lyle plays Santa. Kind of.
WHERE: The jail.
WHEN: December 25th, late morning/early afternoon

( I won't even ask for snow )

GAH! Quit that you little mutt you!

[There's obvious laughing from a rough male voice and small barks.]

Really .... nothing but trouble you are. GAH! Those are Remus' socks!

[A small herd of buffalo are running around apparently ... also known as Sirius chasing a small puppy around. Then .... CRASH!! Thump tumble thud, thud, thud! Someone ran head first into a bookshelf while attempting to retrieve said socks.

He groans and groans some more.]

Bane child, that's what you are. Bloody head. [More groaning.] 'm I bleeding? Oh now look what you've done you menace. Moons' going to have my ass for this one ... no, don't give me those eyes ... no, no, no, no .... dammit.

[ Rei sounds a bit more excited than a person of her stoic nature should ever be. She's obviously not entirely aware that the journal is open. ]

I can't believe... Wow!

Oh, thank you Santa! Thank you thank you thank you!

[There's some sharp, high chattering that sounds like a cross between a bat and wood creaking.]

Does it ever feel like the place you're from is very far away?  That maybe there's a part of your past that's really just a dream?

[She doesn't sound pleased.]

Utena! Where did this rat come from? It looks like those weird earwarmer things of yours!

He ate my chocolate! And--

[Deathly silence.]

Where is my sake?

[In the background, a relaxed "Chuuuuuuu."]

We're getting traps! If he ate my turtleshellwhatever pie--!


[Her voice drops.] Hey, and he's shedding on my scarf. Great.

So they - whoever they are - said this place was called Rivelata? I'm not exactly sure how I got here... or what exactly these people want with me, but they had to pick right after Christmas? Jerks.

I don't really know if these journals write back, but here goes... where am I? Tropical islands aren't supposed to be this cold. Totally stating the obvious here, but can you blame me?

The welcome speech didn't exactly make sense, Khaji Da hasn't responded to a word I've said in hours, I'm freezing my butt off, and it's almost New Year's. Yeah, I think my life's officially hit a new low.

[She sounds very cheery. She's humming -- it actually doesn't sound bad.]
Dunno who's ass you kicked for this, but thanks a lot "Santa," or whoever the hell you are, you crazy fat bastard. He's fat, right? Remember onna you sayin' that.

Nice swag.

To whichever one of my secret admirers got me this coat, thanks for that too, honey.

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Hey guys. Saica here and taking her sweet time to introduce her second character, Jaime Reyes from DC Comics. 8D What's there to know about Jaime? Basically... he's sorta-kinda got alien technology permanently wielded to his spine. And he's the only one who can hear it talk to him. (So if you think he's gone loco, it's okay - he's gotten that reaction before.)

His alien tech's gone dormant in Rive, so he won't be superheroing for quite a while, but he'll prolly be back in action soon. I can't think of anything else to say, other than he really doesn't know anyone else from the DC club (I mean, he knows Tim/Robin, but... he's sorta-kinda a lot older here than in Rive).

... Intro was a little longer than I expected, but Jaime's a pretty cool guy and I hope he'll be an interesting addition to Rive. ♥ Sorry it took me so long to get him in Rive!

It looks like some of us received gifts from our worlds. I wonder if it was our nearest and dearest who had them sent somehow. That is, if they're even aware of us being here.

Anyway, it's a wonderful thing to see people making the most of being on this island. Missing home doesn't bite as much when you're in good company.

Tifa, Sachiko: I really appreciate these. Much thanks. And to everyone else a Merry Christmas!

This Christmas was great! Thank you to everyone who came to the party.

And those presents falling from the sky are amazing! I received Commoners Coffee! Sachiko, have you ever had it? I think you would enjoy it. It's one of those things that are so simple, you enjoy it.

Oh, and Haruhi, did I show you? Kuma chan came to Rivelata! I bet he's been lonely without me... Did you get anything, Haruhi?

[ooc: In case you were wondering, this is Kuma chan. (Bbeh!Tamaki not included)
And pretend this was posted earlier in the day.]

I'm like, a day late, but here's what my muses got for those special people in their lives...

( Have yourself a merry little Christmas... )

Just a heads up, I am flying out to glorious Pennsylvania in the wee hours of the morning, and staying with a friend for a week. Delicious American New Year's things are afoot. I will be taking a laptop with me, so I should have internet access, but I probably won't be on as often since I'll be all ~*doing stuff*~ with my friend. So, I'm calling a semi-hiatus for the week.

I'm so late...

( Click here to meet Santa. )

Much thanks for the lovely gifts and well-wishes from--

(Guzzling hag dog.)

[Sigh.]

Friends and family alike. This truly was a magical season, and continues to be--

(Kissin' up, kissin' up; yer such a useless waste of space.)

...And I thank everyone for maki--

(Flame-haired pufferwitch!)

[Another sigh. Lily's clearly agitated.]

I'm not sure this Jarvey was the best--

(Quit yer whinging!)

(Quacker!)

(Toadstool!)

(Slimy twittering badgerbird!)

(Powder!)

(Strawberry, strawberry, strawberry tart!)

(YE SISSY!)

That is enough out of you, you pesky, sooty fleabag!

(TWIT!)