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[size=1]I was waiting for PJ specifically to post. Since that doesn't look like it's gonna happen I'll talk to James and figure out what we want the next Landmark to be. -Shy[/size]

[size=1]I very rarely post on OB when I'm drunk/other. After I have had an adult beverage or two I go straight to YouTube, watch a bunch of old TV shows, and then fall asleep. My years on OB have given me tremendous patience for some of our less.... [i]awesome[/i] members. I would hate to see the kind of replies I would write to some people if I had some whiskey in my system. More likely than not I'd sound just like Raiha. -Shy[/size]

[size=1]I have always disliked Geisha (no offense.) I use Standard. Of course, Geisha is [i]way[/i] nicer than what we had back in v4. Anyone have a screencap lying around? -Shy[/size]

[size=1]I've decided that I hate waiting for things, almost to a childish degree. In the past I have worked jobs where I had no idea if I was going to work four hours or 12, but to have [i]plans[/i] with someone like that is absolutely infuriating. If I watch anymore episodes of The Simpsons on Hulu I think I'm going to break down and cry. -Shy [b]Also:[/b] Yes Indi, I'm very proud of creating the most popular thread of the year. Thank you.[/size]

[size=1]It's strange to imagine that Geocities will be gone, but at the same time I guess I haven't visited a Geocities site for the better part of five years. There was a brief spell when everyone on OB was creating their own Geocities sites and message boards... bleh. I made more than a few of them myself, but none of them seem to exist anymore. [url]http://www.geocities.com/otakupike/[/url] But [b]OtakuPike[/b] does! -Shy[/size]

[size=1]For those of you in the US, today is [b][url=http://freecomicbookday.com]Free Comic Book Day[/url][/b]. You can go to your local shop all day today and pick up a variety of free comics! I believe that England has a similar event planned for another date, but I don't know the specifics. But really, just go get some free stuff. What else were you going to do today? -Shy[/size]

[size=1][indent][center][img]http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee132/Runaway511/almagest%202/cole_dreadnaught.jpg[/img] [img]http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee132/Runaway511/almagest/beatrist-chronicle.jpg[/img][/center] Cole Dreadnaught reached for another glass of champagne and slowly walked towards the balcony of his hotel suite. It was early in the morning, and as the tides rose the soft scent of Cobalt Bay filled in the air. In addition to being a bustling seaport, Cobalt Bay’s tropical climate was perfectly suited to grow various citrus fruits. Hundreds of orchards dotted the coastline at one point, but decades of construction had caused them to dwindle in number. Still, the entire shore lingered with the scent of fresh fruits, combining with the sea breeze to create something truly magical. Cole had been nearly everywhere on the Globe, but it was at this humble beach that he felt most at peace. The past few days had been remarkable; the couple’s enthusiasm had quickly washed away any of the unpleasantness surrounding the wedding, and their only regret was that they could not have more time alone together. They were a perfect match in more ways than one; the press had made much of this alleged ‘marriage of convenience’ but anyone who knew them both could tell that there was a remarkable attraction drawing them together. Beatriste was a lovely woman: compassionate, worldly, sincere, and above all, understanding. As busy as Cole had become with the Villette Mines it appeared that the new Mrs. Dreadnaught was even more occupied with her family and work for various charities. In fact, it was her insistence that they cut the honeymoon down from a week to only few days, so as not to leave her Victoria Ann and the grandchildren away for too long. ‘[b][i]Grandpa Cole[/i][/b],’ he grinned as surveyed the bustling Nord Centre below, '[b][i]I never thought I would see the day.…[/i][/b]” He took another sip of champagne and took in the street below him. As much as he could remember, this was the first time during their honeymoon that he had even bothered to look out the window. Neither of them were as young as they used to be; Beatriste’s graceful, lithe figure had begun to betray her as the years went on, nor was he as strong or as dashing as the photogs made him out to be. Still, when together the passion it was as if they were meeting for the first time. Cole reminisced about their fateful meeting in the Mirror Palace before he was interrupted by a knock at the door. A petite young servant opened the enormous oak piece only a hair. “[b]Pardon me sir. Would you like me to clean your quarters this morning before you and Mrs. Dreadnaught are served your breakfast?[/b]” “[b]Mrs. Dreadnaught….[/b]” he muttered to himself, “[b]Where [i]is[/i] Mrs. Dreadnaught?[/b]” The maid entered the room, and immediately blushed as she discovered Cole’s tan figure traipsing around the bedroom, “[b]Mr. Dreadnaught![/b]” she shrieked, covering her eyes. “[b]What?[/b]” he looked down, and suddenly realized the cause of her embarrassment, “[b]I’m sorry. It must be the champagne. I could have sworn I went to bed in linens….[/b]” He walked towards the wardrobe, searching frantically for a robe, “[b]Is my wife alright?[/b]” “[b]She,... she received an urgent wire message from Achard Hall and went downstairs to respond [/b]” “[b]I believe we had specific orders to not to be disturbed by wire messages or phone calls.[/b]” “[b]And Mrs. Dreadnaught informed the front desk to make an exception for her daughters. I’m sorry sir.[/b]” she paused, “[b]May I please leave now?[/b]” “[b]Oh yes, of course. Thank you.[/b]” There was an awkward silence as the young woman attempted to exit the room without uncovering her eyes. Cole let out a heavy sigh as he grabbed the woman from behind and pointed her towards the door, “[b]It’s right there sweetheart.[/b]” It was at that moment that the enormous wooden doors opened again, this time revealing Beatriste in a turquoise and white spotted sun dress. She raised an eyebrow in suspicion as she tried to make sense of the scene before her. “[b]Hello Bea. I was just showing our guest the way out....[/b]” “[b]I’m sure you were,[/b]” she replied dryly as she walked past them towards the desk, setting her purse down, “[b]Please be sure to inform the front desk that we’ll be checking out immediately.[/b]” “[b]Of course Mrs. Dreadnaught![/b]” the girl said, shutting the doors behind her as she exited, “[b]I’ll be sure to send for your personal effects at once.[/b]” “[b]Please send for a robe as well,[/b]” Bea replied, rolling her eyes. Cole shot Beatriste a warm smile from across the room, “[b]Hello love.[/b]” He paused. “[b]Is everything alright with the girls?[/b]” “[b]Remember when we were at dinner and we heard about what had happened to [i]The Alaina[/i]? Well, it looks like not just Gustave was evacuated from the crash.[/b]” She reached into her bag, removing a small telegram. “[b][i]Mrs. Dreadnaught – Victoria Ann is doing well after accident. Please do not worry. Apologies for the lateness of this message. Best wishes. Olivier Achard.[/b][/i]” “[b]Oh I see….[/b]” Cole headed over to the bed, throwing a sheet over himself, “[b]Then there is nothing to worry about, at least. The message says Victoria is perfectly fine.[/b]” “[b]Victoria is still only a girl. How she always finds herself in these situations continues to vex me. I knew asking Gustave to care for her was a bad idea.[/b]” “[b]Oh I could have told you that,[/b]” Cole said, sitting down on the bed, “[b]His generosity in regards to Victoria Ann and especially you… you know it makes me uncomfortable [/b]” “[b]He is merely a good friend, and you know it. Besides, not all of us can look to the servant’s quarters for admirers….[/b]” Beatriste picked up her bag again and stormed out of the bedroom, “[b]I’m going to try and contact her again. Clearly I will have to keep a close watch of her during her holiday from CHAOS. But please do me one thing before we leave, my husband.[/b]” “[b]Anything my love.[/b]” “[b]Keep your pants on until we get home.[/b]”[/size][/indent]

[quote name='Sara'][size=1]You are my sneezing twin. It seems like every week, I have to quietly duck out of a lecture to avoid disturbing the class with a five-minute sneezing fit. I was [i]twenty-two[/i] before I ever sneezed just once. And since then, it has never happened again. But man. That one time... it was awesome.[/size][/QUOTE][size=1]You are such a nerd. Be my friend again. -Shy[/size]

[quote name='Gavin'][SIZE="1"]Actually PunditKitchen is a subsidiary of Icanhazcheeseburger. Besides it doesn't involve lolcats so it's fine[/SIZE][/QUOTE][size=1]More to the point: [i]It's not funny.[/i] Turns out all of the job applications I sent out over the past three months never got to their destination because something was wrong with my Outlook. Amazing I still found work, though.... -Shy[/size]

[quote name='chibi-master']Beat him with a fried egg. Then maybe HE'LL be the one wanting to end it!:animesmil[/QUOTE][size=1]This is the kind of hard-hitting advice that has kept me on OB for 9 years. Thank you. -Shy[/size]

[size=1]I keep trying to break up with my beau, and he's not listening. This will be the third time in three consecutive days. I'm sick of feeling like I'm the bad guy because I don't want to be in the relationship. Why won't some people take 'no' for an answer? Bleh. -Shy[/size]

[size=1][quote=CNN.com]Woody Harrelson defended his clash with a photographer at a New York airport Wednesday night as a case of mistaken identity -- he says he mistook the cameraman for a zombie. The TMZ photographer filed a complaint with police claiming the actor damaged his camera and pushed him in the face at La Guardia Airport, according to an airport spokesman. "I wrapped a movie called 'Zombieland,' in which I was constantly under assault by zombies, then flew to New York, still very much in character," Harrelson said in a statement issued Friday by his publicist. "[b]With my daughter at the airport I was startled by a paparazzo, who I quite understandably mistook for a zombie,[/b]" he said.[/quote] [url]http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/Movies/04/10/woody.harrelson.zombie/index.html[/url] Yup. -Shy[/size]

[quote name='DeathKnight'][color=crimson][img]http://photos-h.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-snc1/v2683/102/111/1402571046/n1402571046_30333983_807843.jpg[/img][/color][/QUOTE][size=1]Smoking is bad for the baby. Who. Are. You? -Shy[/size]

[size=1]I have been known to read manga featuring naked women and that doesn't make me [i]straight[/i], so therefore.... As long as he doesn't spend his nights dancing in gay clubs or something I think you're fine. -Shy[/size]

[size=1]Can someone please explain to me what I'm supposed to do on Twitter? I mean, I have an account and post updates but I don't really understand the appeal of this at all. Damn me for trying to stay relevant.... -Shy[/size]

[size=1]I didn't even realize that there was an OB facebook group. Seems like the kind of thing I would be informed of. Hurm. Always a pleasure to see you John. :whoops: -Shy[/size]

[quote name='Botar15']Just so the RP club isn't a bust, I vote for Shy, again, only because I think everyone else is going to vote for her.[/QUOTE][size=1]You know I'm a dude, right? -Shy[/size]

[size=1]I [b]clearly[/b] want to vote for my own idea. I don't think I have ever even seen an episode of Naruto before.... -Shy[/size]

[quote name='Cat']Maybe I'm missing something but this seems all to be a joke.[/QUOTE][size=1]You should know better by now. The joke is that this is what people [i]really feel like they need to post[/i] on OB. -Shy[/size]

[quote name='Nerdsy'][color=deeppink]Man, I hate it when people tell me "Nice shirt!" Half the time I don't even know what shirt I'm wearing. Not to mention I don't care what what people I don't know think of my shirt.[/color][/QUOTE][size=1]Would you rather I insult your shirt? Honestly what bugs me more is going out of my way to dress nice, and then nobody bothers to notice. Very uncool. -Shy[/size]

[size=1]Great posts everyone. I think people are really hitting their stride right now, and every new post seems to add something new to the story. For the Anovans I believe Hinata is going to post next, (although don't quote me on that.) From there everyone is free to do whatever they want. As for the timeline: The various expeditions are early-to-mid-day on Day 3, I believe, whereas Gustave, Fonty and everyone else are wrapping up day 2. Things should be lining up nicely from that point on. Day 4 heralds the return of Cole Black to the story in a very big way. I actually need to talk to Aaryanna about it whenever I see her online. -Shy[/size]

[quote name='botar15']That is SUPER GAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [/QUOTE][size=1]Very. Offensive. Not a fan. -Shy[/size]

[quote name='botar15']Whats you're small business Shy? I could help with names.:box:[/QUOTE][size=1]I can't go into specifics yet, but it's a service that nobody else offers on the web. I just got the domain I wanted, so all I have to do now is build the site and figuring out price points. Very exciting times. :whoops: -Shy[/size]

[size=1]I literally spent hours trying to find a suitable URL for my new small business. I hate the internet. So many good names are taken for no other reason than someone wants to well it for profit someday. -Shy[/size]

[size=1]Has anyone had to deal with this alleged Conficker computer worm yet? -Shy[/size]