[beyondtherift][public entry]

[wearsnomask]

For those who don't know me, my name is Rachel Dawes. I'm a Wanderer, a lawyer from a city called Gotham. I've lived and worked at the Conrad for the greater part of my time here. I'm also not the kind of person to sit around while the city is falling apart when we can make things happen instead--or in this case, keep them from happening again.

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[apennyworth]

If there is any help I can give, organizationally or otherwise, I will give it. I agree completely that there is strength in numbers, and I would very much like to be a part of that in whatever capacity I can be.

I am saddened by such a display and by all who were victimized or made to feel as such. I feel there must be a way for us all to take something from this and grow stronger as a result.

The intent does not have to apply or to be utilized. Our own intentions are open to interpretation, I feel. We can grow from this and build.

[wearsnomask]

Knew I could count on you, Alfred.

I don't believe there's any conclusive information as to who was behind it, and whether it was an isolated incident or not. Whether it was or wasn't, it serves as a useful reminder as to what we should be aiming for.

That's what I'm hoping. Find strength in the tragedy and building toward something better.

[smithnjones]

You know that I'm on the same page that you are. I'm here to help and to provide whatever resources we may need in fighting back.

Thank you for writing this entry. It was quite inspiring. I hope it fills people with strength in this frightening world.

Dmitri suggested that we organize. I completely agree. We need to organize in order to provide a strong stance and fight against this violence. It's important to take preventative action. We had thought the CLF had died with the mayor, but the truth is that people who are different will always face prejudice and violence.

[wearsnomask]

I know, Martha. The help that you've offered to so many of us when we had nowhere to go, it's been inspiring in its own way. The hotel means so much to us.

I hope so, too. I hate thinking of people already uprooted from their home so senselessly feel they need live in fear, when they're already forced to rebuild their lives from scratch like we once did. It infuriates me to think of those people who have become victims of such violent discrimination and died for it.

Dmitri is a very smart woman and I agree, too. Unfortunately, you're right. There will be those that fear what they don't understand or know, and strike in terrible ways. It is never justified, and it needs to be fought against.

[smithnjones]

I've been in the exact same position. It's only because of the angel that originally reached out to me that I can continue on his legacy of helping others in the same way. It will always be my home, and I'm happy that it can be home for so many more.

It is senseless. I think the deaths included two wanderers, an angel, and several humans.

There will be, but we will fight. If we respond to these tactics with fear or violence, we'll be playing right into their hand, proving them right about wanderers being the 'scourge' of the city.

[wearsnomask]

It's home away from home. For the wanderers that have fallen through and those that have yet to fall. There's always more, and they should have a place to find refuge in without the fear of attack.

They will each be remembered, and there will be justice in their name somehow.

It's important that everyone be aware of how true that is, and they understand how important it is not to strike back with violence and bloodshed.

[onlypotter]

Bloody hell, journals that talk to you reminds me a bit too much of 2nd year.

I've only just arrived.

I was just in time for the bomb actually, but I'd like to help while I'm here if Hermione is right about there being a way back.

I'm not sure what I can do, but I'm not used to simply sitting around while disaster strikes.

[wearsnomask]

Have you? I know how disconcerting it can be at first while trying to adjust to entirely new surroundings. I'm sorry you had to have such a welcome, for lack of a better word.

We're only as powerless as we make ourselves to be. We can help in many different ways, and none of them need to be flashy or extreme. Sometimes it's as simple as standing one's ground when the time comes for it and helping the person beside you.

As soon as there are developments, I'll be sure to let you and everyone know.

Should you need anything, my room number is 615.

[onlypotter]

It's alright. It isn't your fault, although I'm not exactly expecting the Rift to apologize.

I've actually had a lot of experience when it comes to that. I'll stand, too. I'll help where I can.

Thank you for the offer and for letting us know.

[wearsnomask]

No, it tends to do terrible things. The hotel is filled with people that are willing to help, though. We become a family of sorts, finding ourselves in the same boat, so to speak.

Of course. Keep safe and we'll be in touch.

[touchme_n_die]

Hey there, Rachel Dawes. I'm Rogue.

I'm helping mostly with clean-up right now.

I've...had a lot of experience with a group kinda like the folks that did this. I've been doing some research on them. It kinda sucks how prejudice can be found in any universe, huh?

I...don't know how popular this take is gonna be? But, someone once told me that folks like this (that do crap like this) need to be educated because they're ignorant and scared of something. I dunno. I'm not the one for that, but- The man that told me that was a lot smarter than me, so. I thought I'd throw it out there.

Me, personally? I'm more about making sure this doesn't happen again, period. So. I'm good with crowd control and patrol and stuff. That much, I can do.

I liked what you said, at any rate. I thought I'd say so. Thanks for saying it and all. Okay then. Nice to meet you.

[smithnjones]

Hi Rogue! Thank you for your help doing clean-up. God knows, we can use it

[touchme_n_die]

Hi! :) I'm glad to help. I still can't begin to say how great it is that this place is here for folks. You know? I would've been freaking out (well, WORSE) if there hadn't been somewhere to go when I first fell into the city. So. Anything I can do.

... That definitely sounds tricky. Is it a telepathically projected thing, then?

Yeah, it's nice to see folks ready to stand up together, yeah? :) There's always good folks around places, though. Always more than anyone thinks.

[smithnjones]

It was Brando, a First angel, who originally set up the hotel for that exact purpose. I was lucky enough to have him as my welcoming party, and I was one of the first wanderers to live in the Conrad. I'm so glad that nearly three years later, it's still in use for the same purpose.

We're not sure. It's more of a theory than anything, but we think it's something that the Rift projects. A telepathically projected thing seems the most likely.

It's very nice. I completely agree. The evil people may do terrible things that make the news, but there are always far more good people around, willing to lend a hand.

[pplrunincircles]

I was outside when the bomb exploded. I'm not a wanderer, but the last time, the CLF didn't really like specify. If you did freaky stuff, they were all over you like syrup on a pancake. Only this syrup is destructive to the pancake, not making it taste all sweet and sugary.

Anywhoodle.

Even if the CLF went only after wanderers, I'd still want to help, because I just... do. And I don't like all of these awesome people being afraid and being threatened, especially when they've already been kidnapped and stuff.

I was outside, and I saw how scared everyone was. Humans, wanderers, angels, demons. Everyone. Why can't people see that hate crimes like that don't help anyone? They just make everybody scared and hurting?

I guess that's the point, but I just don't get it.

My, um, point (after all that rambling) is that I want to help. I really, really do.

[wearsnomask]

I'm glad you're all right. Or, I am assuming you are all right since you replied to me. I never had close encounters with the CLF, but I've heard enough of them to believe you.

I understand your need to help just because. I don't like them being afraid, either. Nothing in the world justifies what has happened.

That is the point, I believe. They use fear tactics in hope we'll stay silent and scared. Oppressed. There's an impact in refusing to give into these attacks.

[pplrunincircles]

Yes, I'm fine! Thank you for asking. I've had two encounters with them. In the first one, they killed my friend's sister, who was human. She never did anything out of the ordinary, but she was trying to protect us.

Yeah, I don't understand it at all. I don't think I ever will. I kinda don't want to understand.

So if they see that we won't just go into hiding and that we'll fight back, it'll help? I'm willing to help fight in a non violent way. I won't let them scare me. Most of them are ordinary humans anyway with families and friends, they've just lost the way kind of. They're scared, hurting, and turning their fear into anger and placing blame, instead of being something more positive. I don't know words really well but I don't know. Something like that.

[wearsnomask]

It's despicable and unjustifiable, whatever their motives. They vary, certainly, but it must be stopped. Innocent lives have been taken and hate crimes should not be tolerated.

I don't blame you for not wanting to understand. I used to prosecute, and I've need to study and understand what I'm able to, to do my job.

Non violent is the way to go. If we respond in kind, we give them what they want--valid reasons to hate wanderers, to hate anyone that is different.