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I don't have fancy graphics like everyone else but I do have cut tags. So yeah.
Me
The holidays are always busy for me, but that's not a bad thing. I've picked up some freelance work, actually done some writing, visited lots with people I love and only just recently recovered enough from 6 years of exhaustion to start taking an interest in my surroundings. This has led to a desire to get rid of everything I own. I'm very allergic to dust.
Gotham
Stephanie: Winter is the busiest time for Steph's jobs -- crime goes up, parties happen, life ensues. Beyond her jobs, though, her focus has really narrowed down to Charlotte (who will be seven next month, which Steph is having a hard time grasping) and Becker who she is really very head over heels for. It took months for them to even go out on a date and then another two months before sex happened. And, as is the case with Stephanie, she basically was three weeks past it happening for her to realize that she's in love. Steph's always the last to know that kind of thing.
Upcoming in 2012: Nothing in particular. Something adventurous with Becker, perhaps. Entropy will be exciting.
Caroline: Officially adopted by both Will and Magnus and given a brand new sister in the bargain, Caroline's on the top of the world. Ashley doesn't like her but Caroline's determined to make that a "for now" situation. And Caroline can be very determined.
Upcoming: Elena, Stefan, entropy and the joys of being a teenage vampire.
Tim: Tim's in stasis for the moment. He really needs to get back to being the Boy Wonder in a way that he's neglected for science instead. Nothing much is going on with him and he needs plot in the worst way.
Upcoming in 2012: Upheaval. It's just not being a Bat if your life isn't constantly being ruined. Also, pending Wren's choices about Molly, maybe some changes in his love life? Who knows.
Bobby: Bobby would like you to know that he's the luckiest guy on the planet and he's got the most beautiful wife and son in the world. Yes, wife. He's decided that if he just starts calling her that, eventually Dani will give in to having some kind of ceremony. He would love something traditional and white dress and flowers and tuxes but he does actually know who he's marrying so he's not holding his breath. And frankly, he's perfectly happy to wait another three years for her to find an idea that she is comfortable with.
Upcoming in 2012: Getting a damn job, being a bro, eventually getting around to using some of those Omega level mutant abilities. He's probably the strongest mutant in Gotham but heck if he bothers to show it.
Parker: We're slowly working through a GM wherein Parker gets to be the normal one for once. Also, I need to grab MeL for mistletoe times. Parker doesn't actually want to be normal, I think, just wants to understand normal people. So she's working on that and it's adorable.
Upcoming in 2012: Stealing stuff. Always. Possibly going to UC status or even a drop, sadly. She's hard to play because she's so very monofocus.
Janet: Her best friend has a big secret and she's thrilled about it.
Upcoming in 2012: Someone date this woman. Please.
The Island
Emily: Brand new to the island, Emily took it with her characteristic adaptability. It helped that coming to the island looked a lot like going back to her own time. She's still in that very early meeting people and exploring phase. And she definitely does a lot of exploring. She knows London fairly well but she's having fun finding things that don't match her memories. She took Joan in as a guest in her home, largely, I think because she was lonely in a house of shades. She rather likes the tough but elegant way Joan has about her. She's also fascinated by Sonya and the whole 'married but not taking his name' thing.
NDPD: A formal tea set for four, plus a supply of high quality teas.
Item: No ideas at the moment but possibly her armor from hunting 'Spring-heeled Jack', the plant Matt gave her, or an EMD.
Upcoming in 2012: Dino-fighting, sex ed a la Kate Freelander, Matt <3
In the future: I'm really excited about apping Lilo in February. I love the idea of having this fierce little kid to run around and talk to everyone but really really need just a few people to make her her family. Come on, Kate. The world is ending, you know you want a little girl. Not to mention that there are other Hawaii-based people (Hi, Steve!) who will go surfing with her and actually get the concept of aloha and ohana.
Stronghold
Lorna: As of the end of Gallow's (well, the middle of Gallow's really thanks to some heroics), Lorna's powers will be back. Her hair -- being conveniently stripped of dyes for the moment -- will immediately show a green tinge that will only get darker and more green as time passes and she uses her abilities. Now is the time to express your displeasure.
Logs wanted: Nathan (again), Alex, Warren, Evie, anyone else who will have an opinion about what should happen to her now.
Bobby: Still settling into the whole Scotland thing, he needs to meet, get reacquainted with EVERYONE. He's keeping an eye on Dani as he does, which will eventually result in a bar brawl as it does.
Logs wanted: Rogue, Warren, people he remembers from Xavier's, new people, Dani
Me
The holidays are always busy for me, but that's not a bad thing. I've picked up some freelance work, actually done some writing, visited lots with people I love and only just recently recovered enough from 6 years of exhaustion to start taking an interest in my surroundings. This has led to a desire to get rid of everything I own. I'm very allergic to dust.
Gotham
Stephanie: Winter is the busiest time for Steph's jobs -- crime goes up, parties happen, life ensues. Beyond her jobs, though, her focus has really narrowed down to Charlotte (who will be seven next month, which Steph is having a hard time grasping) and Becker who she is really very head over heels for. It took months for them to even go out on a date and then another two months before sex happened. And, as is the case with Stephanie, she basically was three weeks past it happening for her to realize that she's in love. Steph's always the last to know that kind of thing.
Upcoming in 2012: Nothing in particular. Something adventurous with Becker, perhaps. Entropy will be exciting.
Caroline: Officially adopted by both Will and Magnus and given a brand new sister in the bargain, Caroline's on the top of the world. Ashley doesn't like her but Caroline's determined to make that a "for now" situation. And Caroline can be very determined.
Upcoming: Elena, Stefan, entropy and the joys of being a teenage vampire.
Tim: Tim's in stasis for the moment. He really needs to get back to being the Boy Wonder in a way that he's neglected for science instead. Nothing much is going on with him and he needs plot in the worst way.
Upcoming in 2012: Upheaval. It's just not being a Bat if your life isn't constantly being ruined. Also, pending Wren's choices about Molly, maybe some changes in his love life? Who knows.
Bobby: Bobby would like you to know that he's the luckiest guy on the planet and he's got the most beautiful wife and son in the world. Yes, wife. He's decided that if he just starts calling her that, eventually Dani will give in to having some kind of ceremony. He would love something traditional and white dress and flowers and tuxes but he does actually know who he's marrying so he's not holding his breath. And frankly, he's perfectly happy to wait another three years for her to find an idea that she is comfortable with.
Upcoming in 2012: Getting a damn job, being a bro, eventually getting around to using some of those Omega level mutant abilities. He's probably the strongest mutant in Gotham but heck if he bothers to show it.
Parker: We're slowly working through a GM wherein Parker gets to be the normal one for once. Also, I need to grab MeL for mistletoe times. Parker doesn't actually want to be normal, I think, just wants to understand normal people. So she's working on that and it's adorable.
Upcoming in 2012: Stealing stuff. Always. Possibly going to UC status or even a drop, sadly. She's hard to play because she's so very monofocus.
Janet: Her best friend has a big secret and she's thrilled about it.
Upcoming in 2012: Someone date this woman. Please.
The Island
Emily: Brand new to the island, Emily took it with her characteristic adaptability. It helped that coming to the island looked a lot like going back to her own time. She's still in that very early meeting people and exploring phase. And she definitely does a lot of exploring. She knows London fairly well but she's having fun finding things that don't match her memories. She took Joan in as a guest in her home, largely, I think because she was lonely in a house of shades. She rather likes the tough but elegant way Joan has about her. She's also fascinated by Sonya and the whole 'married but not taking his name' thing.
NDPD: A formal tea set for four, plus a supply of high quality teas.
Item: No ideas at the moment but possibly her armor from hunting 'Spring-heeled Jack', the plant Matt gave her, or an EMD.
Upcoming in 2012: Dino-fighting, sex ed a la Kate Freelander, Matt <3
In the future: I'm really excited about apping Lilo in February. I love the idea of having this fierce little kid to run around and talk to everyone but really really need just a few people to make her her family. Come on, Kate. The world is ending, you know you want a little girl. Not to mention that there are other Hawaii-based people (Hi, Steve!) who will go surfing with her and actually get the concept of aloha and ohana.
Stronghold
Lorna: As of the end of Gallow's (well, the middle of Gallow's really thanks to some heroics), Lorna's powers will be back. Her hair -- being conveniently stripped of dyes for the moment -- will immediately show a green tinge that will only get darker and more green as time passes and she uses her abilities. Now is the time to express your displeasure.
Logs wanted: Nathan (again), Alex, Warren, Evie, anyone else who will have an opinion about what should happen to her now.
Bobby: Still settling into the whole Scotland thing, he needs to meet, get reacquainted with EVERYONE. He's keeping an eye on Dani as he does, which will eventually result in a bar brawl as it does.
Logs wanted: Rogue, Warren, people he remembers from Xavier's, new people, Dani