i used to rule the world.

[ ♕ ] a u d i o [ backdated to afternoon: 10/29. ]

oshutup — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 07:51:47 GMT

Supposing it's not obvious already, I suggest everyone exercise particular caution when traveling from one place to another. Preferably don't go alone or leave a line of communication open between you and someone else at all times so they know if something happens.

[ In theory, anyway.

He pauses. ]

Some of the transformations seem to leave the effected with an idea of who they are and this lets them recognize acquaintances, but others don't and it's safer to assume the latter.

~~I've half a mind to close until this passes.~~

If you've been cursed and you're alone, if you don't know what to do or something of that nature, ask someone. Better to figure out a fix or a solution than wait and have it completely beyond your control assuming it's not that way to start.

It's too bad really. I'd have liked to enjoy the full moon. ~~Oh well.~~

[ A small sound like a pen being clicked, a pause, and then end of feed. ]

[ooc: placeholder ;; gdi time why is there not enough of you?!!?!]

(4th wall)

oshutup — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 02:49:34 GMT

I wonder about these sorts of days. As long as I've been here I still don't quite gather the reason for them.

But ~~for the most part~~ they seem a good opportunity - seeing people we wouldn't otherwise be able to, old friends especially.

[ Or at least there is the hope to, the possibility.

Pause. ]

~~To be hones that's...actually how I think of the City daily.~~

Though it makes me think we could do with a few more hands at The Blue Light, every time this comes by.

[ooc: almost anything is fine, just no spoilers for their actual canon beyond VDT, open to back-tagging, kinda placeholdery ♥ ]

:| audio |

oshutup — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 02:21:10 GMT

I assume The Blue Light is still standing.

[ Some grumbling or something before the device clicks off.... ]

[ooc: neither manager was there today having sent out an all-staff memo around say 11AM about this so WELL AHEAD OF TIME, but this entry is real time :| He and Caspian were MIA due to this aesthetic debacle. ]

a u d i o / a c t i o n

oshutup — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:53:57 GMT

[ -- the device clicks on to the dim bustle of some shop through the muffled pocket, and Peter in the middle of his sentence: ]

--well I'll think about it, I suppose.

The .... Clocks, was it?

[ Some further exchange but too muffled to be articulate and then Peter's voice, again considerably clearer: ]

All right then.

I'm sure Susan heard about this weeks ago...

[ooc: link is ooc derp uoeijlksfd ]

a u d i o.

oshutup — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:52:53 GMT

Fall soon then. Not that we need a reminder, seasonal change being one of the things that actually remains ordinary here - for the most part.

Well.

Christmas in July and summer weekends in the winter aside.

a u d i o / a c t i o n (the blue light) | back-dated to mid-afternoon.

oshutup — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:24:19 GMT

[ There's a pause, a few footsteps that tread lighter than usual despite it being the full moon because someone's apprehensive about today's curse. ]

Lucy, Susan, I think it would be best if you stayed at home today.

All day.

Or if you've already left, then to go back.

[ He sighs, knowing full well how effective that's likely to be but he thought he'd at least try. It's not like they're all too young or something. But they are Lucy and Susan, so. Right.

Edmund he's sure can fend for himself.

As Peter is doing, device paused away from his mouth, done speaking as he watches tonight's ongoings at the Blue Light from around this particular corner. Discreetly. Out of victory-kiss danger-zone. What-have-you.

So he hopes. ]

[ooc: audio or action. poaching is open.

for anyone unfamiliar with the full-moon effect for the Pevensies -- Peter, Susan, Edmund, Lucy due to some magic a while back for every full moon they wear their true ages, were-adults, if you will. for those who know Chase yes the likeness is uncanny but Peter is taller and well, you know, British instead, so, yes.

annnd some answers...might come from ifyoucanholdon ....derp. ]

oshutup — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 01:03:16 GMT

I've done what I can, as usual, to avoid this, but there's no getting around it.

Suppose I should just let it happen by now.

[ooc: affected, Truth-or-Dare him, if you like, in person or audible.]

[ off network thoughts ] and [ public post ]

oshutup — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 22:20:51 GMT

[ p r i v a t e :: off the network ]

It's something, being in a place for long enough to think of it as another home. I know that we've more experience with this than many others - where the matter of believing in multiple worlds is concerned, at least. We're lucky that way, I suppose.

When the three of them left in January I hadn't expected to see them here again. I'm not sure that Susan did either, but then they did come back - older (though Ed and Lu not as old as we once were, technically) and I can't say that it hasn't been strange. I don't think anyone expects to relive the formative years of his life, still remembering the other ones.

I used to think I had to choose, my loyalty to Narnia over my loyalty to Earth, or that it could only be right in one place but I now feel that's not quite it at all. Maybe it's easier to say, knowing that I won't be going back - Susan and I, rather. We won't be always waiting.

~~Still...~~

Anyway, for all that this place has its downturns, on the whole I decided a long time ago to view it as a privilege, a gift even. I've met people here that I would not otherwise get to (as with Narnia, as, in its own way though I didn't know it, Earth too) and I've had the chance to meet again with others. To know that Narnia does well under Caspian's hand isn't unexpected, but it's nice to hear for myself.

He seems to have settled quite well into his place.

It's still odd, to think of how much time passed, how the Kings and Queens of Old had become almost pure myth.

I suppose it makes me wonder if one day we really will be. They say all stories end.

[ / end off-network portion ]

. . .

Well that was interesting.

A curse for people to punch each other. I can't decide if a kick would have been worse.

[ Pause, some muttering about a bruise possibly... ]

Blue Light staff, please pay attention.

✜ BARTENDING;
Frankie: Mon, Tue, Fri
Amory: ____
Jill: Sun

✜ WAITSTAFF;
Claire: Wed, Thurs, Fri
Ginny: Mon, Tue, Sat

✜ ETC;
Stephen (kitchen) : Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat
Jill (performing) : Thu, Fri, Sat

As per every month, let me know if this doesn't work for you. That said, if anyone is looking for work and has interest in working with us, feel free to contact me. The Blue Light is a jazz bar, quite casual and smaller scale than other establishments.

. . .

[ P R I V A T E: A M O R Y, unhackable ]
Amory, please check in.

[ooc: please note, blue light staff, that this is basically NOT supposed to be a re-scheduling - just a confirmation of what's been in-play but as we've never literally to the specific, hashed out hours and days, I figured giving it a bit more structure would add some more realism ~~years later~~ annnnd just keep everyone on the same page. I know Frankie has other work at another bar and Jill doubles as performer/bartender hence the day split up. Amory is the only actual change re being MIA ICly for a bit, so yes. Any questions feel free to e-mail me transvective@gmail.com ...long OOC note is long ;; sorry uiejoskld]

oshutup — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 23:04:59 GMT

Those who've signed up with canoeing as one of their afternoon activities need to have passed the deep-water swimming test.

If you haven't, then pick a different activity to take its place.

That's all.

➝ ａｕｄｉｏ。| back-dated to earlier today

oshutup — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 23:14:16 GMT

Well this wasn't exactly how I'd intended to spend the day.

Can anyone hear me?

I imagine so, supposing this is a curse and the entire City hasn't just...up and gone home.

[ A pause as though he might say something else and then when he doesn't, there's just the click of the device's recorder going off. ]

Caspian, it looks like you'll have to take the office today.

audio | [ accidental ]

oshutup — Thu, 12 May 2011 02:35:29 GMT

[ An annoyed sound from the High King. And the suspicious background noise of water, but not the ocean - something of considerable size swimming in a lake more likely - as well as the fall of hooves, and the occasional flap of wings.

Yeah. ]

You know if you'd have listened to me in the first place, we wouldn't be stuck like this.

[ The response is something that seems to be like: ...blublbublkbubkbuklbuk...

Drowning sounds.

... ]

Salamander!

[ Device cuts out?!?!?! ]

[ooc: Blue Light staff can assume Peter called in and was like btw guys I can't come in today............................which speaks HIGHLY for acquiring some sub-managing types sob.]

➝ ａｕｄｉｏ。

oshutup — Fri, 06 May 2011 04:08:05 GMT

[ There's the buffering sound of slight wind across the device receiver, indicative of being outside, as well as footsteps. ]

Seems worth mentioning that the more troublesome surge of uninvited guests seems to have retreated for the time being.

Possibly it happened earlier on. But I wasn't out then.

Anyone who's been keeping a closer eye on it, feel free to chime in.

[ A pause as he considers asking about the girl, about Ariadne and thinks better of it, decides to leave her a message instead. ]

All the same, it might be smart to arm oneself, particularly if traveling alone, for a while. Just in case.

[ Another pause before the device clicks off. ]

[ ooc; BLUE LIGHT PEOPLE CHECK THIS OUT.....and if you work at the blue light and I have fouled up and not put you on, please, please let me know. Peter has asked several times for Blue Light staff to check in, and if you didn't, well that's why but we WANT ALL OF YOU so please if I'm missing you let me know. Will add gladly. Similarly if anything is just flat out wrong, also tell me.

e-mail: loveinmypocket@gmail.com ]

a u d i o ][

oshutup — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 00:55:01 GMT

All staff at the Blue Light, take a moment and check in with me. We've---

[ A pause wherein he is interrupted and harassed by Joo Dee #999999....again, and the following is audible, but barely, muttered after all: ]

As harmless as this curse is compared to others, it is incredibly irritating. Why don't they go off and bother someone who actually minds being here?

Bit of a waste....honestly.

[ Clearer voiced, purposeful addressing of the device again, that is: ]

Anyway, as I was saying, we've had a slight turnover again, so some rescheduling is in order - nothing drastic, but it's best if we're all on the same page.

open action || blue light // OR device contact, audio, text, etc~

oshutup — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 03:06:48 GMT

[ By now Peter knows that when the full moon comes around he should be prepared - which is to say this particular day he came into the Blue Light looking one age and now is walking around looking quite another, but possibly the staff ought to be used to it now as well. His attire for the age he actually is - if anyone asked, and unsurprisingly few people do because in the City anything is fair game and what's a bit of age fluctuation compared to gender swapping, aliens, and collapsing radio towers made of sand? Right.

Anyway, he's leaning against the end of the bar, visually perusing the space. It's Saturday and the crowd reflects as much, though noticeably the figure of females is higher. Peter doesn't think much of this one way or the other, eying a list of inventory on a clipboard he's long since taken to carrying about with him.

At his elbow, the network device rests - on as usually it is, not always but generally, in case of anyone having to contact him. In all his time here, he has yet to invest in one of those 'cellular phones' despite not being opposed to them. It's just one less thing to remember on his way out, day to day. ]

[ ooc: my internet is one hell of a jerk, -_- here's hoping it does not give out AGAIN. ]

audio ][

oshutup — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 22:32:03 GMT

Good for business, I suppose.

][ filtered to Pevensies + Caspian ][

As usual, keep an eye out, in case of visitors not all being friendly.

[ you know the usual - wolf minions, white witches, etc. ]

[ooc: super slow back tagging must etc but most things are fine - er except nothing beyond VDT and no double Peter plz :/ ]

a u d i o [overheard on a network device near you, etc]

oshutup — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 01:09:23 GMT

"Well, I don't see why people don't frequent the Blue Light just to dance. Maybe they don't know how. Although, you know, if there was a way to learn while being there, perhaps there would be some interest," this voice belongs to Susan of course and in reply initially there's a slight combination of a hm and something with a little more misgiving.

"...dancing lessons...at the Blue Light," this from Peter, no less.

"Yes. Exactly. That way it can be more than a pub," and that's Susan again.

memory theater.

oshutup — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 22:50:40 GMT

[ooc; doesn't know it's there ....]

LETTERS || AUDIO || TEXT, respectively

oshutup — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 02:32:02 GMT

Dear Lucy,

I'm hoping you're at home, either one of our homes I suppose. You've always been the more adaptable of us and that never seems to change. You'll be fine wherever you are. In fact, I suppose I'm there with you this very moment, if you are in England that is, and I admit that's a comfort to me. Today is the first day since I arrived - that I can remember - that I have been completely without you. It's not something I'm fond of, but you know us. Me and Susan, that is. We'll be fine. I thought, if I did put this into words, they might come to you in some form or another.

I'm not sure if...he's still here, but I'm not sure anymore whether I ought to look. Perhaps though, if it's not meant to be, then I could as soon go looking and it would come to nothing.

I'll look.

All my love,

Peter

. . .

Edmund,

It's interesting to think that you're the one who has come and gone the most of all of us. I'm not entirely sure what to say except that you and Lucy must take care of each other. You know that. I know that I could as easily be right where you are, supposing you haven't returned to Narnia already of course. Like I said to Lu, I'm getting my thoughts down, hoping that you know most of them already. You probably do.

Be safe. Susan and I, we're fine. You won't even know we've parted, considering the way this place works but one can't help but consider these things when people leave. Can we? It would be odder to leave out the thought.

-Peter

. . .

Caspian,

[ Herein is a great deal of writing and it has all been effectively scratched out. ]

I think one of my biggest fears is regret. I don't want to regret parts of my life, any of them, even the bad parts, though I certainly do and then I remember that without those moments, things would not have progressed as they have to this point. Or so I gather.

It has been years now, to the literal word, but we hold onto our mistakes somewhat frighteningly, don't we? I have dreams about the night raid and they are terrible. But even wanting things to have been different, I know they wouldn't be unless I too was someone different altogether, and when I find that I can't honestly say I would change who I am, I wonder how I must have changed unwittingly. Strange.

I find myself worried that I was never the person in the history books your professor allowed you.

But we did right things, at the end didn't we? Narnia's new crown, as he should be, a Son of Adam and [ more severely scratched out text ] a good one.

In the time that we have spent here, I believe I saw greatness too.

I don't know if when Lucy and Edmund return to Narnia you will be there.

[ a darker slot of text, as if to make sure that this had been more scratched out than the others ]

It would be nice if it happened that way, however. We left Narnia a second time on the verge of renewal. To see your plans having come to some fruition would be a gift, one they could share with us when they come back - not here, to England, that is.

I ought to stop here. There are always more things to say, and no getting around that.

Good luck. Take care.

Narnia is in the best of hands.

[ What was in this space, was: I regret nothing about what has happened here. But it has been as with the other portions, fully blotted away. ]

I couldn't ask for more.

-Peter

][ a u d i o ][

To those who may have had ...plans or been trying to get into contact with Edmund, Lucy, or Caspian [ First pause, then the general sound/din of The Blue Light.... ] ....they've gone - home, that is.

If they had any sorts of obligations left - things that someone else can see to, don't hesitate to inform me. I'll see what can be done about whatever those things might be, if possible.

[ And another pause like he might say something else but thinks better of it and off with that audio function, yes. ]

[ FLAGGED to BLUE LIGHT STAFF, but not filtered, hence viewable to all ]

Obviously, see me about any schedule changes or the like, in light of Caspian's departure.

Thank you.

audio ][

oshutup — Sat, 25 Dec 2010 20:51:10 GMT

To anyone who didn't get the message: The Blue Light's closed today.

[ pause ]

Merry Christmas - to those who...do celebrate.

It's not exactly the sort of December one expects, but I'm not complaining.

[ pause and the audio's about to cut off too but you may hear him yelling down the hall to Someones ~~Susan, Edmund, Lucy, Caspian...Shadow? :x~~ about heading to the beach because waste not want not and all that applies to good weather as well ]

[ooc; ESPECIALLY to Blue Light staff I AM RLY sorry I did not idk pm you guys or some such about this but yeah Peter would've had notices up all through the week leading up to today to be like btw gaiz closed on Christmas :/ lmfdskljs orz /scre around for a while and still back-tagging the heck out of other posts sorry /_\ <3 HAPPY HOLIDAYS to everyone on holiday and....happy winter to...everyone else? ]

audio ][

oshutup — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 00:27:53 GMT

[ R A D I O silence then a click of the device as it falls onto the floor with a clatter and there's the immediate din of The Blue Light.

In the foreground of audio however... ]

...well, at least it was Claire.

[ then his heel hits the device and, thus noted, there's a less than ignorable curse possibly unfitting of the High King before he turns it off by punching it against the side of the bar.

Kissing curse.

He should have stayed home today.

Cautionary tale? ...okay not quite.

Whatever.

ooc: for any poor soul who is confused...well this is Peter Pevensie but Long Long Ago ~~In a Galaxy Far Far Away~~ it was decided that Jesse Spencer would be his 'true aged' PB since you know he's actually like fifteen YEARS older than he usually looks, so. There you have it.

Oh but for the record?

He's taller.

Much.]

♕ [audio] open to everyone [[ & memo to BLUE LIGHT staff

oshutup — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 22:54:32 GMT

Another day like this.

Busy enough as it is, but business is business I suppose.

[ He isn't sure he endorses 'the more the merrier' but he'll keep that politely to himself okay? This next bit is said off to one side, as if to someone away from the device. ]

Careful of the lights.

[ By which he means white twinkling Christmas lights strung up in proper festive show round the frame of the Blue Light, which he did probably last night, well, before people came in today and after everyone left yesterday at least.

He pauses, takes a quiet breath. ]

Anyway...Blue, if you're here, hello.

~~What else should I say?~~

[ Click into OFF, for the device. ]

. . . . .

Blue Light Memo || posted on some cork board in the back or whatever;
Check in with me when you can. I'm going to be looking into finding a few other hands but I want to be clear on everyone's schedules before that. You all have some priority, if you want it.

[ooc; ._.;;; placeholders lol will be here to tag shortly but then one last class guys sorry ;-; just really trying to keep them not stacked on the f-list. <3 all 4th wall stuff (threadjacking, old faces, new faces, etc, etc, etc) is good save for any Narnia spoilers beyond Prince Caspian --why would you EVER -- or Peter duplicates...I think that's all......hur....

inevitable edit; INTO class....but already you're all so awesome sob I SHALL RETURN <333 ihewgksld....would be glad to see more 8) of course ...]

text ||

oshutup — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 02:43:12 GMT

Susan, when you have a moment, please.

[ pause and a slight clearing of his throat ]

Staff of the Blue Light? Continue on as usual. Everything I would normally handle is a few days ahead of schedule in case of this kind of thing.

~~Just try not to burn it down. No. Give them credit, that's not going to be a problem I suppose.~~

If you have any questions, our devices seem to work, though it took me long enough to get a connection through. Send them typed as such, to avoid any miscommunication or wastes of time.

♕ [audio][[ accidental

oshutup — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 04:35:12 GMT

Yes, well some things are better without women.

[ one could honestly argue whether his tone is dryly serious or just seriously dry....but he's not exactly explaining himself either

then there's a pause, enough time for a man to glance at his watch or whatever ]

You know you can probably take those off now.

EDIT; [ooc; bed at a sane hour o.o;; /watches the world stop.....okayyyy but more tags here and on other posts too later or between classes or somethingggggg /blathers into the land of nod ]

♕ [audio][[ backdated to the middle of the evening || strikes are thoughts.

oshutup — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 06:27:56 GMT

Staff, use your discretion. If you haven't already noticed, there's an unusual enthusiasm for overdoing things today. Eating, drinking. I'm sure there are other less obvious ways, but those are the ones you should be worried about.

~~I have never been more appreciative of Blue's rule against anyone singing in the bar except for hired entertainment.~~

Mostly the second. ~~I doubt anyone will try to drown himself in finger foods.~~

Yes, it's something they can't control, but no sense in further enabling them.

...

Anyway, if someone begins trouble over it, let me know.

And when this is over---

Well. I'll just leave that until it actually is.

♕ [audio][[

oshutup — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:00:39 GMT

[ He takes a breath first, and there is a slight background sound of papers being shuffled and drawers being closed and opened, to anyone paying attention. His voice is steady if measured, and as evidenced by his presence at his office in The Blue Light alone, on his feet again, but noticeably um...slower--pauses are longer, so on and so forth, only the latter of which translates through this of course...since it's a voice recording. ]

To those still in employment at The Blue Light, I'm sure that you are all well aware by now that Blue has [ he pauses ] gone home. [ This is true, though not necessarily a simple or pleasant one for those who cared about and will continue to care about him. ] Things have been left primarily in my management and split ownership between Caspian and myself. Some protocols will follow as before--simple things like accommodations in schedules or who to go find if you've a new friend who's in search of part-time. If anyone needs anything changed, the same goes for that. Speak to me, or if I'm not available--as I wasn't recently--then take it up with Caspian.

Nothing on the surface of how things work will change, but I know that doesn't mean it will feel the same way. Still, it is good to keep in mind that Blue wouldn't have passed on the bar if he didn't want it to continue. Think of it as a constant way of keeping him in your ~~memory~~ thoughts. He has been and continues to be worth that effort and, not that it needs saying, but while he was here--a long time--he has been a friend to many. The least we can do is keep this place going in the spirit he began it with in favor of good music and good company.

~~Rosella---~~

That said, the trumpet is in a case for a reason, as well as practically out of reach, but for the record: don't touch it. It doesn't belong to any of us here.

[ A slight clearing of his throat... ]

I imagine an apology is due on my part as well---for being gone for so long without word. It's my intention for it to not become anything that repeats for any reason. However, as I was gone that long, I would appreciate each of the staff checking in with me between now and this time next week---mostly just to confirm that you are still working here.

[ A breath....geez this is getting long but he had a fair amount to cover for once. ]

Also, thank you to those who visited. It was nice to see you--actually see you, that is.

Oh, and speaking of which, Rosella, if you've a moment?

[Ooc; because life wasn't full of enough place-holders already....but trying not to haku-opoly the poly f-list ;; ahskdljf.....by spreading them out....or trying...anyway again, going back into class, but will tag as soon as home from this last one!]