( Cut for length - and a worm eating a subway car... )

((OOC: And thus was Jay pushed to the beginning of MIIB anything in bold is anyone other than Jay))

Oh Vey. Anyone here know a good home remedy for nightmares? I'm desperate. I'll try anything. This lack of sleep is cutting into my creativy and my mood. For crying out loud. I haven't come up with anything ~evil~ for over a week. Speaking of evil, that evil jingle, someone rudely interrupted me while I was working on it.

Okay. So...apparently Loki isn't quite as dead as we all thought he was? I mean, I know it was a virus, but it was like a virus post all about him. From his account. The community hasn't done that with a dead person before, has it?

I don't know. I guess this is just a general "how are we feeling about this latest development?" post. Did anyone know he was around or is this new to everyone?

[she's worried about certain people, okay?]

...the hell happened?  'm gone training for a month and I come back to this.  It's like everything went crazy!  Looks like somebody's gotta set you all straight, and if it won't be any of you, it's gonna be ME!

LISTEN UP, DRAMADRAMADUCK!

You seen some rough shit the past couple of days.  Seen yerselves die, people you love die, friends leave ya, worlds gone.  Bouncing back from that kinda thing ain't easy.  Shaking off the bad stuff never is. BUT REMEMBER!  All you seen is what ifs and what coulda beens and if onlys.  None of that stuff was real, none of it ever happened 'cause you chose not to let it happen.  Whatever you choose is the truth of your universe.  And ya know what?

From what I can see you chose to really FREAKIN' AWESOME!    Don't forget it!

IF YOU DO, I'LL JUST TELL YOU OVER AND OVER AGAIN UNTIL IT GETS THROUGH YOUR THICK SKULLS THAT THE GREATEST EXAMPLE OF MASCULINITY THAT EVER LIVED, THE CHAMPION OF UNIVERSES, THE ONE WHO BLAZES PATHS TO GLORY THROUGH THE WILDERNESS FOR OTHERS TO FOLLOW, ME WHO IS THE GREAT KAMINA-SAMA!  I SAY YOU'RE AWESOME, EVERY SINGLE ONE OF YA!

NOW GO OUT THERE, KICK REASON TO THE CURB, TELL REASON TO TAKE A HIKE, AND BEAT LIFE'S ASS!

[At first there is only audio. Those familiar with Lady Maccon's sharp tone will recognize her voice.]

As I said before, Prudence had gotten hold of the device and was pressing keys at random. I thought it would do little harm as we have been disconnected for some time. But when I looked I most certainly saw the community in the panel there.

[There's the clicking sound of someone typing when suddenly the video clicks on! Alexia, Professor Lyall, and Lord Akeldama are all curiously huddled in front of the screen. Prudence meanwhile, is firmly placed in Alexia's lap, though she is trying desperately to play with the sleeve of Lord Akeldama's coat. Oddly enough, while little has changed in the three adults, Prudence looks noticeably older. Somewhere around two years old.]

Ah! See! [Alexia looks triumphant.]

[Professor Lyall anxiously polishes his glassicals, which he was using to examine the device just a moment ago.]

Yes, it does seem to be entirely functional again, after all this time- but why now? We all gave up hope quite some time ago.

[Alexia, meanwhile, smiles softly at her daughter.] You are just a clever girl, aren't you Prudence?

No. [Prudence giggles before turning her attention back to Lord Akeldama's sleeve.]

Why Puggle, do be careful That is crushed silk!

[But he reaches for the child, ruffling her hair affectionately.]

Halloo, ducks! Fancy seeing you again!

[ooc: regular text is alexia, italics is Prudence, green is Professor Lyall, and blue is Lord Akeldama.]