little did I suspect that I should be at 49, what I now am.
[It's at least an hour before Jilly can bring herself to admit defeat and leave off searching the basement for little Sora. Even when it's more than obvious that he's not there anymore (at least, not that she can see), it's hard to tear herself away.
It's the thought of the other kids... the ones who haven't checked in... that makes her pull herself together and turn to the journal]
[Individual Filters for Coraline, Damian, Draco, Ed, Natsuki, River, Sora, Wybie and Ivan]
[she's trying to keep her voice as smooth as possible, but there's still a bit of a tremor in it that she can't fully shake]
Let me know you're alright, okay?
[Individual Filters]
[Kids]
I know there's a lot going on in the journals right now, and you've all probably heard this too many times today...but bear with me. I know some of you are very good at taking care of yourselves...but for today, if you can see this filter I need you to let me know your name and who you're staying with. And you need to be staying with someone. Adults or kids, no one should be alone right now. And if you still think you're just fine on your own- [she pauses, checking the strain in her voice before continuing] -think of it as a chance to help someone else. There's a lot of kids here who don't have anyone else. If you're with them, they won't be alone. And if we know you're together, no one will be wondering if you're safe. [in theory]
[Kids]
[Helpers/Away from kids]
Whoever has kids they're taking care of... I don't think it's going to be enough, just watching them. Unless someone has powers or something...more... to protect them, knowing where they are won't keep them safe. Right now, the only thing I can think of is the TARDIS or our heroes. Or Caritas, if anyone is already in town.
Just...wherever you are... get them somewhere safe and close. Please.
[Helpers/Away from kids]
[that done, she makes her way to the library. She'll be there all night and into the morning, doggedly going through books and files, with a growing collection of used coffee cups around her.
Something notable, for those that know her...she's wishing up her coffee, now, one cup after the other. She's determined to keep researching and she's determined to stay awake...and, for once, it's enough to overcome her refusal to ask the castle for anything]
It's the thought of the other kids... the ones who haven't checked in... that makes her pull herself together and turn to the journal]
[Individual Filters for Coraline, Damian, Draco, Ed, Natsuki, River, Sora, Wybie and Ivan]
[she's trying to keep her voice as smooth as possible, but there's still a bit of a tremor in it that she can't fully shake]
Let me know you're alright, okay?
[Individual Filters]
[Kids]
I know there's a lot going on in the journals right now, and you've all probably heard this too many times today...but bear with me. I know some of you are very good at taking care of yourselves...but for today, if you can see this filter I need you to let me know your name and who you're staying with. And you need to be staying with someone. Adults or kids, no one should be alone right now. And if you still think you're just fine on your own- [she pauses, checking the strain in her voice before continuing] -think of it as a chance to help someone else. There's a lot of kids here who don't have anyone else. If you're with them, they won't be alone. And if we know you're together, no one will be wondering if you're safe. [in theory]
[Kids]
[Helpers/Away from kids]
Whoever has kids they're taking care of... I don't think it's going to be enough, just watching them. Unless someone has powers or something...more... to protect them, knowing where they are won't keep them safe. Right now, the only thing I can think of is the TARDIS or our heroes. Or Caritas, if anyone is already in town.
Just...wherever you are... get them somewhere safe and close. Please.
[Helpers/Away from kids]
[that done, she makes her way to the library. She'll be there all night and into the morning, doggedly going through books and files, with a growing collection of used coffee cups around her.
Something notable, for those that know her...she's wishing up her coffee, now, one cup after the other. She's determined to keep researching and she's determined to stay awake...and, for once, it's enough to overcome her refusal to ask the castle for anything]