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.｡.:*☆ "It could surely be worse, I assume." Jasmine agreed while giving Klaus a small nod. Not that she had much experience with things like addiction. But she knew even in Agrabah the poor did drink too much alcohol sometimes to be able to cope.

"Do you mean what you are saying here, though? That you are actually able to talk to the dead? How so?"

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"Man, listening to other folks problems and reasons for being an addict is making me feel less intense as to my reason." Klaus admitted with a slight nod. "It's not so bad though, you know? I feel like I finally have a purpose in my life than just talking to the dead."

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.｡.:*☆ "What was what?" Pietro made an innocent face, even when he knew very well what the man was talking about. Feeling mischievous, he had decided to pass Cassian a few times with the help of his super speed just to see if the other would actually notice it, or not.

"Only the wind, I am sure. And maybe a few leaves," He chuckled. For all Pietro knew, Cassian had no idea about mutants or people with abilities, so chances were, he would not even question what he got told here.

Cassian gave a sigh as he stretched, he was determined to get out for a run before he had to be off to work. There was so much that had to be done today but he would be damned if he skipped out on some sort of workout knowing full well he most likely wouldn't get home until late, but that was a small price to pay. Pulling on some weather appropriate clothing, he pulled on some running shoes and left his home. He took his normal route down the street and ran a few miles before he felt the burning in his muscles until he turned back home. Seeing movement from the corner of his eye, Cassian let himself slow down as he came to a stop and pulled the headphone from his ear with a small frown tugging at his brows, "I'm sorry what was that?" @ivycovestarters

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.｡.:*☆ "I guess I have been in enough worse places to actually sort of appreciate it." Not that Bucky did exactly care much. Since he had lost Steve, he had turned into a hermit once again, going to work and back home. Sometimes into a bar to watch a game. But that was all, really. The former winter soldier was not eager to connect with people, only to possible lose them again.

Speaking of it, seeing Natasha Romanoff had been a mild shock. Not that he knew the woman well. But the Avengers had mourned her. She, and Tony Stark, were the reason Thanos had been defeated. So, yes, he was having this conversation with her. Humor her for a bit, or something like that.

"However, the city is not as calm as you might think. Strange things keep happening here, from what I have heard."

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Natasha had lost track of time, lost count of the many days that had passed. Somehow, no matter the days, it didn't quite feel normal. Then again, what was normal? To the brunette the idea of a life with danger around every corner, the hectic rush of trying to fight the fight others could not; that was what felt normal. Not this calm, quaint and almost happy life. Every now and then she'd catch herself breathing a sigh of relief before she was reminded that none of this felt natural to her. This wasn't the Red Room, this wasn't the Avengers tower, nor the compound nor anything else.

Without so much as a glance to the side she allowed herself to sip the drinkin her hands, on edge despite the calmness of the situation. "I don't think I'll ever get used to how... calm this place feels." Calm, almost too calm. No matter the case, no matter the situation. "Can you?" Only then did the former widow turn to face the other. Former. What a funny word. Was it ever fully in the past? For a second she allowed herself that smile, allowed the calm to settle for just a moment.

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.｡.:*☆ Johanna just knew it would always be like this - people would woke up here in Ivy Cove without knowing why they were here. Or how they ended up here. She herself was used to it, at this point. Even sort of relieved after spending four weeks in this other place. Here, Johanna could have peace, at least.

"Oh, I am sorry darling," She shook her head at the request. "No airport. And also no ferry service. You are stuck here, just like everyone else."

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Gryla walked from her house into town. Before she woke up in Ivy Cove, it was December 24th, 2023, which was — apparently — eleven months ago. Strange that she couldn't remember the time passing, but maybe there was a reason she had been revived so close to the holiday season. Maybe she was being given a second chance. But she'd have to get out of Ivy Cove, first. She stopped in front of the first person she saw, offering them a tight, unpracticed smile. "Hello. Where's the airport? Or, the ferry service?"

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.｡.:*☆ "I am good so far, really." Frodo had no idea how convincing his words were, but he gave Aragorn a small smile. Talking about his feelings was nothing he was usually doing a lot, after all. At least, not since the ring had been changing him.

"Oh, I would love to see her too, of course! Should we... how about we do meet for dinner at some point?" That seemed something people seemed to do everywhere, after all. At least, from what Frodo had observed so far.

aragorn bent down, to be at frodo's level. he always liked to do that, so he wasn't looking down at the hobbit. to show that the other was an equal to him. after all, frodo had been the saviour of middle earth. he deserved all the respect. "it is only me from the fellowship, i'm afraid," he responded, sadly. "i do not know where gimili or legolas are, nor your fellow hobbits. but lady arwen is here. how are you faring?" he was glad that he at least had sam. the two inseparable friends, even at the end.

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.｡.:*☆ "Only during full moon." Even though, the moment Ruby was saying this, she could already slap herself. Like, sure, she was aware people would not automatically think of werewolves. But in this place, she surely could never know for sure.

"And, I know I do. Only came here recently, but it is surely on top of my list now," She frowned. "You do not happen to know a good locksmith, do you?"

"If you are certain." She looked the other up and down, careful to spot an injuries that might warrant her reaching out to medical professionals anyway. "Do you sleep walk often?" She questioned, "Perhaps you need to modify the locks within your homes to keep you safe inside during the night."

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.｡.:*☆ "Yeah, guess so, too...." Scanlan shrugged and made a face. "However, they also did chosse to live here, most likely," He then had to point aut, shaking his head.

"A thing that does not apply to you and me, most likely. Like, I would have more picked a caribbean beach or something. There would be good drinks and a slight breeze at least, after all."

"i wasn't even going to say anything," dina defended with a smile. but that was a little bit of a lie. she at least wasn't going to scold him for it. not when jj always made a mess anyway. "i get it, i'm the same. i'm used to colder weather. this isn't even a pleasant warm. i guess the people here are used to it though."

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.｡.:*☆ "Young.... why should I not be young?" Aang blinked again, still confused. It was true that his memories had returned. However, he had no idea if those memories were right. Or if he was still missing any. Maybe even important ones.

"And yes, this place is weird. And confusing. Which means.... maybe tell me what you know? Because I have no idea what to make of all of this, to be all honest with you."

"i.. well yeah i'm a little spooked!" korra explained. "first, you're here and young AND you know me." this was insane. korra coming face to face in person with aang. not connecting to his older spirit self. "i mean, it's a good spook. but a spook. this place is so weird."

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.｡.:*☆ Scanlan made a face when Vax ruffled his hair. He knew it was a gesture of friendship, but now with him being tall, it felt sort of odd.

"Pasta sounds good, sure," He still said instead of complaining, knowing it was not nice after Vax offered his help. "Just give me a moment to grab a fresh shirt and wash my hands, okay? And then.... I need to clean up this mess, I guess. It looks like a bomb exploded in here, after all."

vax facepalmed, but wasn’t necessarily surprised. he knew his friend’s main talent was in music, not cooking. “well, luckily for you, i’m a great baker and a great cook.” vax ruffled his friend’s hair and got the pots and pans gathered. “i think we can salvage some of this, we can use the leftover ingredients to make something else…let’s stick with something nice, but easy, like pasta?” vax asked. this wasn’t his date after all.

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.｡.:*☆ "Sure thing!" Link noded, thanking the Gods he had cleaned up a little during the last days. Because thing was, he was not that good in keeping his place clean. Too lazy most of the time to bother. And aware that Zelda would for sure scold him, would she know.

"Do we need glasses too?" He called, hoping there would still be two clean ones in the cupboard somewhere.

               zelda  smiled  at  link’s  reaction  to  her  coming  with  food  ,  she  had  been  busy  with  classes  the  last  couple  days  so  zelda  hadnt  had  much  free  time.  but  she  had  missed  link  so  she  decided  to  bring  dinner  over  knowing  he  usually  never  turned  down  food.  ‘  could  you  grab  plates?  ‘  zelda  asked  bringing  the  bags  of  food  to  his  table. 

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.｡.:*☆ "Good. I am glad." Frodo needed while starting to unpack everything in the kitchen of the place. It was small, but it would do. After all, he had been cooking under.... less ideal circumstances already before.

"My friend Sam is a way better cook than I am, but...." But Sam was not here. Frodo was alone again, and more than ever, it fif not sit well with him. Even when it had been his decision to abandon his friends. But only so they could live their lives freely, and in peace.

"But I mean, I guess it will be okay? Like, given then circumstances, and all that...."

            rei  had  been  trying  to  figure  out  what  was  going  on  ,  she  was  just  starting  to  adjust  to  ivycove  but  now  shes  here  without  any  sign  of  minako  or  anyone  else.  rei  was  looking  over  some  papers  when  she  heard  frodo’s  voice  ,  ‘  that  was  nice  of  you  ,  yeah  i  could  eat.  ‘  rei  agreed  since  he  had  gone  out  of  his  way  to  do  a  nice  thing. 

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.｡.:*☆ "I do hope he will." Not that Magnus was naive. He knew chances were high Alec ended up somewhere else. Or that he was still in Ivy Cove, even. But he still appreciated the words of the young woman.

"In the meantime, would you mind helping me to find a way back? Because, I have not really planned to just sit here with my hands in my lap, waiting for whatever they have planned for us to happen. Better to be prepared and all, you know?"

                 kate  had  been  thankful  that  her  bow  had  shown  up  with  her  ,  she  was  starting  to  think  that  someone  was  definitely  behind  all  of  the  magic  and  people  being  tossed  around  to  different  worlds.  having  her  bow  meant  she  could  at  least  protect  herself  ,  she  didnt  know  this  place  so  it  made  her  feel  better.  ‘  yeah  ,  ive  been  doing  archery  since  i  was  a  kid.  ‘  kate  felt  bad  when  the  other  talked  about  his  husband  ,  it  was  clear  they  hadnt  found  each  other  yet.  ‘  im  sure  ,  he’ll  show  up  things  are  a  lot  weirder  around  here  than  even  ivycove.  ‘

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.｡.:*☆ "I am sorry, I...." Maude Ivory blinked, unable to tell now what exactly had caused this outburst. Had she really not recognized her own cousin? But then, she remembered what had happened before. In a situation similar to this one....

"I do of course know who you are." She nodded now, a small smile on her lips. "I just first thought.... well, there was a woman who'd looked exactly like you. Here in Ivy Cove. I guess it made me getting a little cautious now. Sorry if I scared you with it!"

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there hadn't been many people that lucy gray would have been completley desperate to see. there were many people who she had hurt, people she had killed, people who coriolanus had killed... and she had feared how they would react to the news of her new life. her FAKE life albei. but maude ivory... she knew she wouldn't judge her not that much after all.

"cousin... you cannot possibly have been affected by these memories..." she says softly. "it's me, maude ivory... i know i should have come lookin' for ya sooner, things have been awful lately."

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.｡.:*☆ "...engaged?" Maude Ivory blinked. That sounded so unlikely. After all that had happened, had her cousin really agreed to mary this man? She could not believe it. Was Snow playing again? Granted, Maude Ivory did not know him enough to be sure. She only knew how he'd acted after. How things had only gotten worse.

"You can be sure I am going to ask her." Her voice did not sound as stern as Maude would have wanted, but what could she do? She took the card cautiously. Like it would be a snake. Like it could bite.

"You are also going to tell her you've met me, though..... right?"

coriolanus thought this was the perfect moment to be petty. "well, i should hope so. considering we're engaged." he spoke the words casually, as if everything was perfect between the two. the illusion would obviously be broken once the other spoke to lucy gray. but at least for now, he could hold that over her. "certainly." coryo went into his bag, pulling out a card which had his name and address on it. pretentious. but they were a networking tool. "here," he offered, handing maude ivory it.

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.｡.:*☆ "Surely." The demon chuckled dryly and shook his head. He was not for violence as solution on a daily basis, but damb, those men had really pushed their luck here. And he had been irritated enough as it was already.

"Those champs over there might be an entirely different story, though. But they did ask for it, so, I can not even exactly feel sorry for them, I guess."

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"well it's a good job i wasn't offering then, isn't it?" emma retorted, simply looking over at the man. she had merely saunter over to see what had happened at the scene, not that she was ever going to offer any kind of help, no matter what had happened. emma never did, unless there was something in it for her.

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.｡.:*☆ "Like, for dinner or something like that?" Back in Panem, Johanna had never known if she should better stay away after everything had been over. To let both Peeta and Katniss heal. And then there had been Annie. A single mother having to raise Finnick's child all by herself.... It was just, Johanna was not good with such things, never had been.

"I mean, sure," She shrugged and gave Peeta a small nod. "If that is okay with you two, I would not mind, I guess."

peeta and johanna had been together in the capitol when they had been captured. they both knew what the other had been through, but mutually didn't really talk about it. even though if there was anyone else that would understand, it would be her. "yes, it was certainly easier with no memories," peeta admitted. he had still known katniss in his fake memories, which was both good, but also made it hard for him to determine what was real and not. "she's good! she would be thrilled to see you, johanna. you should come round."

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.｡.:*☆"Underground casino? Like gambling?" Some people liked to say Scott was still pretty naive - even more since he was an alpha - but what could he do? Apart from doing illegal things that would get him a free ticket for a night in jail, that was.

"Never have done that," He shrugged, trying to sound casual. "Mostly because I would surely need money to even start. Like, more than I earned with this crappy job back in Ivy Cove, at least."

it hadn't been ideal having to tell the other that he was a vampire, but considering he'd nearly been burnt to a crisp the first day because of sunlight, spike had had to tell the other. the two didn't exactly get along, but spike figured it could be worse. "nothing particular," spike said with a shrug. "but later tonight i might go to this underground casino. apparently you can get a good score from there and lord knows i need some entertainment."