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Alright y’all, the time has finally come! This blog is going dormant and the new multi-muse blog is finally ready! *Celebration plays in the background*
Because this message is long (and I know some of y’all’s dashes are about to get flooded) everything else will be under the ‘Read More.’ ^_^
Hey y'all -
I know I haven’t replied to anyone in a very long time. Long even for me. It’s a bit of a story, and still not one I’m sure I’m ready to tell/talk about. Things are hard right now, and they’ve been hard for awhile. And I’ve put off saying anything on my RP blogs because I knew I’d probably have to post stuff in several places and I just wasn’t up for that.
First - I’m not going anywhere. I just needed more time than I thought I would need. I may still need time; I’m not sure. But I’m working to be back here and keep writing with those of you who still want to write with me.
Back when things first started to happen, I wanted to share with my partners why I’d gone abnormally quiet, but the thought of telling everyone individually was numbing, and even the thought of making a post and reblogging it a bunch of places didn’t sit well with me, so I just didn’t do it.
It was that choice to not communicate with y'all that brought me to the realization that I needed to fix how I roleplayed. I recognized that the number of blogs I had was a detriment to my enjoyment of this hobby. I’ve spent so much time jumping from one blog to another to try and keep up with everything that I wasn’t able to stay and enjoy the things my partners were sharing on their own blogs. And when I had things I needed to tell y'all, there wasn’t an efficient way to do it. But I realized I could change that. And I intend to.
I’m making a multi-muse blog. It will house all of the muses I want to keep, and any I might decide to add along the way. It’s about halfway done right now, but I try to work on it a little every day. With over 30 muses to add, the task is definitely a daunting one.
My plan, right now, is this: If we’re currently writing together I’ll follow your blog/blogs with the multimuse as soon as everything is completed. If you’d like to know what the blog is right now and pre-follow, just let me know via IM or Discord. But be aware, part of my preparation involves reblogging things from my old blogs and sometimes it might flood your dash.
For those of you I’m not currently writing with, if you’d like to follow, I’ll make a quick post on most of my old blogs directing you to the new one once it’s ready. There’s no pressure to follow me there, of course. I’m just giving you the option if you enjoy my aesthetic posts, or my writing, or think you might want to write with me at some point in the future. :)
As part of this plan, if I currently owe you a reply, that reply will be posted on the new multimuse when it’s ready. I know that means waiting longer, but I’m worried if I don’t focus on getting this blog done, it never will be. Please be patient with me. 💜 If you owe me a reply, it’s 100% okay to reply like normal to the old blog. Don’t worry about the multimuse right now. I want to make this transition as seamless as possible for my partners. I’m planning to have all of my first replies on the multimuse link back to the old thread in case anyone needs refreshing at any point. None of my old blogs are going anywhere; they just won’t be active blogs anymore. Except for an occasional post, maybe, to remind people where I’ve moved to.
Okay - that’s everything. If you’ve read this far, then thank you. <3 Thank you for your friendship, and your patience, and your understanding. If, for some reason, you feel like this change isn’t something you can work with, that’s okay, too. There won’t be any hard feelings on my part. If you can, please let me know. I’d rather part ways on mutually amicable terms than not know your decision and be left to wonder what happened.
Thank you, again, and I hope to see many of you on my new blog once it’s ready to go.
~ Mira 💜
P.S. I’ll be reblogging this a handful of other places (but not everywhere), so for those of you who follow me across several blogs, I apologize in advance . 💜
With her rucksack slung over one shoulder, Elizabeth nodded and made her way out of the dorm, tucking one arm round Gail’s shoulders as they headed back up to the main castle. “Dinnae worry, I’ll write tae you,” she said with a tired smile. “I can manage that. Soon as I know more an’ I’ve some time tae myself, I promise, I’ll let you know what’s goin’ on.”
She gave the younger girl an affectionate squeeze. “This’s probably goin’ tae be all over the common room by tomorrow, an’ I ken full well what some people in there might have tae say about it, so… dinnae get yourself in trouble tryin’ tae defend us or anythin’, aye? The last thing I want’s tae find out you’ve got your arse kicked for talkin’ back at the arseholes who think You-Know-Who’s doin’ the right thing.”
Gail accepted the comforting hold Elizabeth offered as they left their common room and made their way back out into the castle. Her own arm wrapped naturally to rest around her friend’s lower back. “I’ll look forward to every letter,” the younger witch promised as they walked. “And reply as soon as I can find time.” In truth, she’d make time, even if her studies suffered a little for it.
“As for not saying anything…” Gail hummed softly, trying to choose her words well. “I promise not to be the one to start anything. I’ll - “ Another pause. “Try to keep my ears closed, I guess? But if anyone starts anything directly with me… I don’t know if I can just ignore them. But I’ll try, okay? Don’t worry about me.” Gail’s skills at defense were better now thanks to her friends, but she knew she’d barely started learning. And any of the older kids could best her easily if they decided they wanted to.
Why couldn’t this blasted war just be over already?! And why did there seem to be so many in her own House who couldn’t see the wrongness of what was happening? Gail kept those comments and worries to herself. She’d likely spill them all out to Aaron in her next letter. Anything to get the trouble off her chest for a bit. But now wasn’t the time. She needed to support her friend. That was the most important thing.
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Gail’s voice broke through the screaming spiral of thoughts and pulled Elizabeth back to reality. Trying to put on a brave smile, she nodded and began packing some clothes into a rucksack. Focusing on something as practical as that helped with the emptiness.
“I think there’s Aurors with my parents now,” she said. “Somethin’ about makin’ sure they’re no’ goin’ tae be targeted. I guess they’ll’ve told ‘em a wee bit more by now. I cannae see my dad waitin’ too long for answers if there’s any tae be got out of ‘em.”
Her thoughts were dragging her off to other issues she didn’t want to voice out loud. Had it been an intentional targeting, or was it just sheer terrible bad luck? If it was intentional, were her family going to have to go underground? Would she have to leave Hogwarts on top of everything else? Could she even come back to face a common room full of people who might talk about Jason like he deserved what he’d got?
It took several moments for her to realise what else Gail was saying, but once she did, a grateful smile touched her face for a second. “Aye, if you could see if anyone else’ll take notes for me that’d be a help. I’m no’ sure what else, but if I think of anythin’ I’ll write, maybe, if you like?”
There didn’t seem to be much else to say, and once her things were packed she moved toward the door. “Come up wi’ me?” she asked quietly. “I dinnae want tae walk up tae his office on my own.”
Targeted. Gail hadn’t even thought of that! Her heart leaped to life at the sudden realization that her friend might not be safe. That something even worse could be yet to come. But she kept those fears to herself. Elizabeth had plenty to worry about right now. She certainly didn’t need Gail making things worse by vocalizing what had to be on both their minds.
When her friend offered to write to her, Gail nodded emphatically. “Please do!” Then she settled a little, toning down her reaction. “I mean… only if you have time and feel up to it. You don’t have to feel pressured to send me letters or anything. Only what you can manage, okay?” Elizabeth’s comfort and well-being had to come first. It would certainly be lonely without her friend, but this was out of their hands, and Gail would manage. Getting by on her own wasn’t easy, but it was something she’d become rather good at. Thanks, in no small part, to Jason.
Elizabeth’s request to accompany her was a welcome one. “Of course,” she replied softly, joining her friend at the door, ready to follow beside her. “And just remember - if you need anything I’ll do whatever I can to help.”
She seemed so strange, but not strange. Gail. He wondered what made her so distant, not fully engaged with him. Yet, she didn’t push him away outright. That was good right? This wasn’t some long game deception right? “Thanks Gail, for understanding.” he replied. She always respected his space. When he needed a break from people or when his glow was particularly bad. She was a true friend, in every sense of the word. He noticed her flush. Had he overshared? Oh dear, he just didn’t know how much was too much information at times. “One day, maybe.” N.E.W.T.S The mere mention of the word made his stomach quiver. These exams would help guide his future. He needed to do well in Care of Magical Creatures, Herbology, Charms, Potions and Defense against the Dark Arts. A long list. Best get to it. “Potions, okay. He had done alright in Potions, passing his O.W.L barely making an O. Jeez how would he get this all mastered.
The year was already half over?! How had that happened?! It felt as if she’d spent the entire time walking around in some sort of haze. The only moments of clarity seemed to come in the form of her best friend. Knox. If he weren’t here to pull her back now and then, the Slytherin couldn’t imagine the state she’d be in. Not good. Of that she was quite certain. Every now and then she thought about distancing herself again… but every time Gail managed to talk herself out of it. The idea of hurting her friend’s feelings was just too much. When and if the time came, she’d do everything in her power to keep Knox out of it… just like she intended to keep her brother out of it. This was all her fault. Her problem. No one else’s.
Just like every other year, Gail went home for the holidays. She hadn’t been in the States for more than an hour when agents from MACUSA contacted her about her uncle’s disappearance. Her holiday quickly became a whirlwind of inquisitions and accusations. Gail played her role well, acting how a relative should act, and doing her best to seem as helpful as possible without really giving away any real information. Each interaction left her feeling drained and defeated, and more than once she considered sending a letter to Knox. Anything for some normalcy… some comfort. But she couldn’t trust that MACUSA wouldn’t intercept her owl, and the idea of pointing them in her friend’s direction made the witch’s stomach churn.
As the holidays came to an end, MACUSA still had questions… but not enough evidence of foul play to warrant keeping her in the country. Stepping onto the Hogwarts Express for the ride back felt… almost surreal. Should she go looking for Knox? Now that at least some of the truth was public knowledge… maybe it was time to tell him? Maybe it was time to let her friend decide for himself whether or not their friendship would hurt his career goals. With that thought in mind, Gail wandered off to find Knox.
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(( So, first I was going to put all this in the tags... but it felt like too much. >.< So it’s here instead. LOL! ))
(( Anyway, hope this works. If not, please let me know? I figured you could either have Knox also looking for Gail? Or if not, she can find him. Or if he’s not on the train for some reason then we could have them meet up after the return feast? I think she’s ready to talk… at least a little. LOL! ))
(( Also, I know I originally talked about the fact that Gail would likely push Knox away throughout all of this, but she’s actually finding it really hard to do that. :-( She doesn’t want to hurt him that way. So I think things will stay slightly odd, but mostly normal through the end of the school year. But I guess what happens after that might depend on Knox and how he reacts when the Daily Prophet starts writing articles about Gail and her trial? Depending on that, we can decide where the RP goes from there? It’s also possible they just lose touch? Between what’s going on with Gail and Knox’s search for answers for himself, that might be a logical course for things to take? ))
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