Really?

[lionheaded.insanejournal.com]

Okay, the first hour of this was cute, but really do you know how hard it is to tell your commanding officer you were late to a drill because you had to answer an email? Thanks for the K.P. Duty. What is this anyway, some kind of joke?

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[aegletes.insanejournal.com]

Not a joke, my dear. Far from it. Rather, you've been brought into a very special gathering of people.

[lionheaded.insanejournal.com]

Some how I don't think you mean the military. So humor me, what kind of special are we talking about?

[venusingucci.insanejournal.com]

Oh, no, pet. It's more of an invitation, really.

[lionheaded.insanejournal.com]

Invitation for what?

[tangledmaze.insanejournal.com]

Sorry--we've all gone through it. It'll stop now. Sorry to hear you got stuck with KP.

Anyway, welcome. I'm Denise. I'm sure your group members will be greeting you soon, and they'll get you up to speed.

[lionheaded.insanejournal.com]

That's a small blessing at least. But what do you mean by group members? Someone is actually going to show up on base?

[ieter-amumon.insanejournal.com]

Oh, I can imagine. I was nearly late to perform surgery when I got it. At least that part ends once you respond.

Ah, but introductions are in order, aren't they? Dr. Galen Oram, at your service.

[lionheaded.insanejournal.com]

Wow. That does trump me. I'm Shakti.

[guardienne.insanejournal.com]

SISTER!

No. You are here because you must be here. Because you are one of us. Tell me of the odd part of your life.

[lionheaded.insanejournal.com]

Cryptic much? Why should I tell you anything?

[chaos-embodied.insanejournal.com]

It's bullshit is what it is.

Well this just got interesting.

Yeah, we've all been through this crap before. There's no way out of it, it's been tried. The best way to deal with it is to get things laid out quickly.

[lionheaded.insanejournal.com]

Bullshit, hm? I'd agree with you there. That's the feeling I am getting looking over the forum. But it is hard to lay things out quickly when you're supposed to be on duty. I grabbed the nearest PC soon as I could.

[fires-smith.insanejournal.com]

Yeah..our hosts don't exactly give our personal lives that much consideration.

[lionheaded.insanejournal.com]

I've come to realize this.

[speakswithdead.insanejournal.com]

I can tell you that those responsible's sense of humor is not nearly this dignified. The understatement is admittingly lost in text. Since they likely will not, I am sorry this has disrupted your life. My name is Ian Price, and those of us here have something in common..albeit something that will sound..well mental to be honest.

[lionheaded.insanejournal.com]

Mental as every printer in the area deciding to print out the same message? Mental as being bombarded with the same email? I think I can handle it so long as this isn't a prank. And if it is a prank my superiors would love to know who hacked into a military system.

[blood-dog.insanejournal.com]

No joke. Sorry. The emails will stop now but the crazy will just get worse. But then you already know all about crazy. What branch are you?

And I'm Lukas.

[lionheaded.insanejournal.com]

Branch? If you mean Military, I'm Air force, otherwise ????

[roseredheart.insanejournal.com]

Hi there! Sorry about it getting you stuck with KP. I know things are a little jarring at first around here, but we're a good bunch, honest!

My name's Amanda. Welcome!

[lionheaded.insanejournal.com]

That's an understatement, but I am beginning to cool down at least. I'm Shakti. But just what am I being welcomed into?

[queen-of-purim.insanejournal.com]

No, I don't imagine the military being terribly thrilled about that. Still, we're glad you're here!

I'm Hada Morgenstern, and fortunately the most I have to deal with is politicians, less so the armed forces guys. I don't think you're with me, but has anyone explained what this place is to you yet?

[lionheaded.insanejournal.com]

So far I managed to keep them off investigating. So long as they think it an in-house prank they won't go ballistic. Politicians can be just as bad. Always have to kiss ass to them to get what you want.

So far I've got a lot of hellos and not a lot of info.

[blackdestroyer.insanejournal.com]

Thems the breaks, shug. Gotta suck it up and deal with this shit. Ain't no getting out of it now, like it or not.

[lionheaded.insanejournal.com]

Never said I wanted in to any of this, whatever it is. But I'll do anything to keep it from happening again. Vegas is next week.

[inked-oak.insanejournal.com]

Oh, dear, sorry to hear that. Things should calm down as you get settled in.

Anyway! I'm Alan Cleary. I'm a high school English teacher. The kids call me Coach or Big Al--I'm not really picky. I'm sure you've got a lot of questions, though!

[lionheaded.insanejournal.com]

Good. If it happens again, It might mean even more trouble for me. You're right though, I do have a lot of questions. Like how did I get selected for this little fan club thing?

[knavish-sprite.insanejournal.com]

Oho, and more and more the faces here increase. Who is it that we have the pleasure of welcoming?

[lionheaded.insanejournal.com]

Name's Shakti. I can't say it's a pleasure or that it's nice meeting anyone.

[ill-met.insanejournal.com]

Oh, dear. That really is too bad. But there won't be any emails anymore so that should help. I'm Misha!

[lionheaded.insanejournal.com]

Good, this is good. The name is Shakti.

[monkeyshinez.insanejournal.com]

Ouch! That's totally bad timing. You have to wish Gaia gave things a little more consideration when she decides to go all hacker on us because it can cause a lot of problems. I think your story is the worst, though. But the emails won't come anymore now that you've logged onto the board and started meeting us. I'm not going to say it won't still be weird or get weirder but it's a nice sort of weird if you follow me.

I'm Javi, by the way!

[lionheaded.insanejournal.com]

Gaia? who is Gaia? Whoever she is, she needs to tone it down! Anyway, I'm Shakti.

[mr-bes.insanejournal.com]

Not a joke, no, and I'm sorry the emails got you into trouble. But you got on the boards here so things will quiet down now. I'm Cal Hobson and this is going to sound more than a little crazy but I think I know you.

[lionheaded.insanejournal.com]

Know me? Really? This is a surprise. Well the name's Shakti.

[wind-of-heaven.insanejournal.com]

I must admit my surprise at how often we seem to get new people here. I'm Father Leo, and relatively new here myself. Let me assure you that you are not here by accident, though... you seem to be less aware than some of the others who have come after me.

I don't believe you're one of mine, but I will do what I can to ease your arrival. Everyone here shares a common thread in that we've had extraordinary pasts. Have you any recollection of what this is for you?

[lionheaded.insanejournal.com]

Aware of what? My past has been... complicated by things. Family illnesses. Like ancient egyptian diseases people thought long extinct.

[amberwaveograin.insanejournal.com]

Oh, I hope I'm not late to the welcoming party!

Hi! I'm Amber! Of course, everyone here calls me Sif, so that's all right too. We're glad to have you!

[lionheaded.insanejournal.com]

Hi amber, Shakti here. Sif? Interesting nickname. Is it a middle name or something or something you warned?

[heraldofthedeep.insanejournal.com]

Which branch of the armed services do you serve in?

[lionheaded.insanejournal.com]

Air Force. Do or did you serve as well?

[delicatefire.insanejournal.com]

A joke would be much preferable to most of this. That being said, welcome aboard the crazy train.

[lionheaded.insanejournal.com]

Thanks, It's been one hectic ride so far.

[meli-mollifies.insanejournal.com]

You should not have much more trouble with electronic communication from here on out.

[lionheaded.insanejournal.com]

Which is good, given the amount of explaining I am already having to do. Military bases never like to be hacked, even if they thing it was for 'funsies' now.

[shiningone.insanejournal.com]

How long have you served, if I might ask?

[lionheaded.insanejournal.com]

4 years as a cadet and just now starting a 2 year contract as a lieutenant second grade. So in other words more or less, now.

[ofcaesarea.insanejournal.com]

Which branch are you in?

[lionheaded.insanejournal.com]

Airforce... or the chairforce if you're cheeky.

[inspiredvoice.insanejournal.com]

You could have answered it when you actually had free time you know.

[lionheaded.insanejournal.com]

I work in a military base with electronics everywhere. What is this free time you speak of?