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First, OOC notices:
My personal life is having some issues, so I may be erratic as anything for a while.  Emotional, physical, pick an issue and someone in my family is suffering.  Apologies in advance.

I probably won't be around on Monday, my mother is going to be in town.

The local store sells sugar-free chocolate cheesecake.  I figured I ought to put some good news in.  Now:
( Moiraine's thread, now with extra commentary! )

The Peter and James Mess--Part I

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This is several days worth of summaries, so please, bear with me.

Section One: The First Post-Mortem Meeting

James, carrying Firewhiskey, bumps into Peter. Since James still looks as he did when he died, Peter recognises James immediately. James, however, does not recognise Peter, and is confused that this complete stranger knows his name. Peter curses the fates and tells James that they were in the same house at school. James, poor thickie, still doesn't get it, because there were all of four boys in his year in Gryffindor and that's a high number for a jock to keep straight, especially if he's been hit with too many Bludgers. At last James determines that Peter is not Remus, Sirius or himself, which leaves him gaping at a conclusion that has him fumbling for his wand.

Peter, in an attempt to defuse the situation, tosses James his wand. James accuses him of having a spare tucked up his sleeve, and strongly implies that Peter and Voldemort were friends. Peter yells that he isn't even moving, let alone attacking, and proceeds to give James a lesson on Pettigrewian political ideology. James, beginning a pattern that will continue throughout these conversations, does not listen. He accuses Peter having killed Lily personally, of having got a thrill out of the Potters' murders and of having betrayed the Potters eagerly. Peter denies having killed Lily and reminds James that Voldemort is a Legilimens--who plucked the Potters' location straight from Peter's mind. Peter also mentions having submitted his confession to the Ministry of Magic.

James accuses Peter of lying. Repeatedly. Peter asks James if there is any point to continuing the conversation, since James doesn't believe him. He also tosses James his copy of the confession. James says he only reads fiction in the loo.

Peter explodes, in an icy, snarky way. He speaks of remorse and guilt for James's murder, but tells James in no uncertain terms that he is behaving like an arrogant little snot. He also tells James that far from being wholly evil, he actually saved Harry's life, and then attempts to walk away from the quarrel--both of which drive James into a frenzy. He places his wand against Peter's neck (the third time in this conversation that Peter's been menaced at wandpoint), threatens to kill Peter if he's lying, tells Peter that he doesn't get to even mention Harry and then demands to hear the absolute truth from Peter.

Liz Bennet, who is playing Desire's Truth or Dare game, glances over, sees James threatening Peter, and prepares to leave the game.

Peter, meanwhile, is fed up. He's been telling the truth all along and James doesn't believe him, so what's the point of telling James more facts that he can't or won't accept and getting killed for it?

Upon noticing Liz and hearing a stray comment from her table, Peter gets an idea: Truth or Dare with Veritaserum. James imposes a hex rule in case of lying or refusing a dare. Peter agrees. They adjourn to a dark, out-of-the-way table.

Section Two: Enraged Truth or Dare

After both consume the Veritaserum and it takes effect, James asks Peter how much of the saving-Harry story was true. Peter's response: all of it. James doesn't believe this. Peter asks James why James believes that Voldemort is Peter's friend and that Peter serves him willingly. James gives his reasons, most of which are completely wrong. Peter corrects James's suppositions as best he can.

James says that it would have been better if Peter had died during torture, or killed himself before Voldemort took that ability away. He also claims that he, Sirius and Remus would have died for Peter. Peter points out that the three of them never even noticed he was gone for months, and that, given the natures of the three, Peter had feared--not without reason--that his friends would be likelier to kill a turncoat than to try to save him.

James wants to know why it took Peter so long to turn against Voldemort. Peter talks about life post-Halloween 1981, and how an Animagus form can seriously mess with your thinking. Peter also says something nice about Harry, which chokes up James a bit before he reminds Peter that he could still get Avada Kedavra'd by both sides, and demanding to know what the hell changed Peter, anyway?

Peter tells James that Harry comes to the bar on occasion and mentions being very proud of the boy...while at the same time trying to stay out of Harry's way. Peter then gives a summary of what he was doing prior to Milliways, and what he's done since his arrival.

The mention of Harry coming to the bar only embitters James. He's not best pleased that Peter has a conscience or a backbone now, either. He demands to know what will happen when Peter leaves. Peter tells him: Azkaban. And probable death.

James doesn't take the news too well, reacting badly to Peter's lower-class idiom, "our Harry," laughing bitterly at the notion that Peter might have to die to give Harry a chance to kill Voldemort in the Final Battle, tells Peter to "look after" Harry, and--in a stunning display of insensitivity--gives Peter permission to die for Harry.

Peter, disgusted by James's blatant disbelief and contempt, loses his temper once more. After telling James precisely why he died, Peter, still under the influence of an overdose of Veritaserum, storms off.

Section Three: Peter Converses With Mogget and Cara

Peter goes over to the bar and meets Mogget. The two share Nuclear Iced Tea. Mogget asks what's wrong and Peter grumbles about the interrogation with James. Mogget sympathises, saying that James is the only person in the bar (aside from himself) who has acted out of pure malice. Mogget also thinks that James's antlers should be decorating a wall somewhere. Peter reiterates some of what was said.

Mogget and Peter are interrupted by Cara, James's current girlfriend, a dead red-headed Irish footballer. Cara slaps Peter. Mogget warns Cara not to do that. There is discussion of vermin and similarities between Peter and Mogget. Mogget is smart. All hail the Mogget. Cara, meanwhile, learns that slapping the local Healer can be a problem when you need medical treatment.

Cara claims that James is crying. Peter states that James only cries when trying to appear to be a sensitive guy, and that it works with some women. Cara denies that James is fucking with her head and demands to know what James owes Peter, anyway. Peter replies that since James demanded the truth, and got it, he should listen to it.

Peter tells Cara about James's treatment of Severus Snape and Regulus Black. Cara talks about how unfailingly kind James has been to her. Peter-mun makes a post which uses a word which unfortunately pushes one of Cara-mun's buttons. Peter-mun apologises and deletes the post.

Mogget informs Cara of how cruel James has been to him, and calls her gullible. Cara demands to know what Mogget knows about love. Mogget says he knows a lot about it, and he's still learning. Mogget then leaves. Cara, freaked by the unpleasant things she's hearing about James, leaves a few minutes later. Peter wanders over to Desire's Truth or Dare Game.

Section Four: Desire's Truth or Dare Game

The summary of that is here.

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[redeemed-one.livejournal.com]

Real summary later, but suffice to say, after the breaking of both characters and their muns, Anakin and Luke are in a booth somewhere, trying to have a joyful reunion and not stumble onto any more topics that will break them again.

So Much Drunkenness

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So. Tonight, if I am not dragged away by friends, I am planning on holding a celebration of my 23rd birthday. The basic idea is this: to get Dionysus as drunk as possible. Here's the fun part. I'll be getting drunk along with Dionysus (to a safe point). This promises to bring much hilarity, or at least something interesting.

So if it happens, stop by. Dionysus could use a drink. :D

Peter and James Mess--Part II

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Section Five: James's Conversation With Crowley

Tonks and Crowley are talking about ways to get in to see Cornelius Fudge, the Minister of Magic who is, according to Kassandra's prophecy (and Peter's nightmares), a Death Eater. Peter suggests using Harry's Invisibility Cloak and a Severing Charm. Tonks says that Fudge's Hit Wizards have equipment which enable them to see Invisibility Cloaks, then asks Peter if he isn't expecting a bit much from James. Peter is bitter. Tonks says she can't fault James for reacting as he did. Peter repeats that he didn't really expect James to forgive him; he just wanted truce between his victim and himself.

At this point, James walks in. Peter makes his excuses and leaves.

Crowley wants to know how James knows "Peadar Lamh-Airgead". (Which means "Peter Silverhand," and which an archetypal serpent in the Dream Quest called Peter.) James describes Peter as "an old friend who betrayed and murdered me." Crowley states calmly that "Peadar's not stopped beating himself about the head about you since he got here." James retorts that Peter is a liar. And a willing servant of Voldemort. (Proving conclusively that James really wasn't listening to Peter.) Crowley says, in essence, "Hey--demon. I know evil. Peter ain't it."

In reaction to Crowley's words, James experiences a furious "BZUH?!" moment. Crowley proceeds to give James the rundown on some good things that Peter has done, then blandly offers James a drink of Atlantean. James collapses into a chair and proceeds to act like a sulky five-year-old. Crowley says that Peter definitely has a backbone these days, and cites Peter's defiance of Nyarlathotep as an example. James's reaction: "Quest? Nyarlathotep? GIRLFRIEND?" Crowley's cheerful remark that yep, Peter's actually engaged now provokes a "Why would anyone want HIM?" comment from James. Crowley gets pissed off in an icy way, and notifies James that being a nice guy counts for more than looks, money or pedigree.

James is confused. None of this sounds like the Pettigrew he remembers. Crowley points out that James himself would have changed if he'd lived to be Peter's age, instead of dying young. James asks if Crowley has the power to tell if someone is lying.. Crowley says yes, he does, and that Peter isn't lying. He really has changed. James, completely at sea, wanders upstairs to think about this.

Section Six: Austenian Snark--James's Conversation With Liz

This actually started before the Crowley thread, but the thread went into slowtime and finished after the Crowley thread. So this happened the night following the Crowley conversation. Fnar.

As the curtain rises on this scene, Liz is not feeling herself--which is a perfectly reasonable explanation after you turn into a dove, change back, and subsequently discover that you are apparently permanently mindlinked with Morpheus. Matthew, Dream's raven, hasn't helped matters by telling her that she sounds exactly like "his boss." It does not occur to Liz that she ALWAYS sounds exactly like Matthew's boss.

James enters this emotional maelstrom, essentially because he is irritated and looking for a pretty girl for distraction. Liz, who recognises James as the man who was threatening Peter a few days before, decides that she'd like to learn more about James, as she hasn't had a challenge in some time.

James proceeds to alienate Liz almost immediately by describing Peter as "an unpleasant being that should be squashed." This does much to endear him to Liz. Except not.

James's response is to try to sling an arm over Liz's shoulders and to tell her that she's undoubtedly a very sweet girl . Translation: "Don't you worry your pretty little head about such things!" He then depicts Peter in a truly monstrous light. Liz brings on the Austenian snark. Go Liz!

Only two sentences get through to Jimbo: that he is deficient in perception and that he is very lucky not to have killed Peter. It probably says something about James that the mention of a deficiency is the first thing that bothers him, and not the barbed threat.

Liz informs James that yes, he's not the perceptive soul he thinks he is--but at least he has some limited powers of comprehension. She says it far more eloquently than this, however. She also tells him that everyone comes to Milliways for a purpose, and all are changed by the experience. Like so many other things that have been said to James, this goes right over his head.

James makes excuses for his lack of perception. Liz is spectacularly unimpressed. She informs him crisply that he has been behaving somewhat worse than her Gardiner cousins have on occasion--though they have some excuse, as they are all under the age of ten. She then relates tales of change at Milliways: Tom Riddle, Moiraine, Peter, herself, the Endless. James is humiliated, ashamed and confused. He expresses considerable doubt about Tom Riddle's reformation before saying that the Peter he remembers and the Peter of Milliways are like two entirely different men who happen to share the same name.
Liz summarises the alterations in Tom, Moiraine, herself and the Endless before delivering a formal and erudite smackdown on the subject of Peter.

James admits to messing up and asks Liz what he should do. Liz tells him that at this point, Peter would just as soon avoid James. She does volunteer to intercede with Peter on James's behalf, however. James doesn't even notice this offer, because James is an idiot.

James decides not to talk to Peter, at least for a while. He also belatedly figures out that Liz is Peter's fiancee. Liz's reaction to this is a more eloquent version of "DUH!" She also tells James that, given Peter's present mood, James could easily find out if someone can die twice. She also gives a rather broad hint that if James approaches Peter hostilely again, James will be learning that lesson from her. James, now thoroughly discombobulated, babbles a bit before making the extravagent gesture of surrendering his wand to Liz on the grounds that if he doesn't have it, he can't hurt anyone with it. He then wanders away. Liz meditates on James's infuriating arrogance and egotism, and resolves NOT to give him his wand back for quite some time. She then departs for the House of Arch, taking the wand with her.

Section Seven: James's Meeting with Desire and Dream

That section has been summarised here.

Oh God, The Characters In My Head...

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Conversation with Bernard-mun over IM:

Wensley in my brain: "You're in a library! Go get some books!"
Me: "No! Milliways!"
Him: "Existentialism! Alternate universes! The nature of fiction!"
Me: "Fuck off!"
Him: "I wanna write a paaaaapeeeer!"
Me: "Not with *my* brain!"

So. Anyone know of any particularly good books on any of the subjects Wensley wants to pursue? Anyone want to remind me of what their canons are (if you know I know what yours is, really, don't bother)? Anyone want to pity me for the thesis-sized things I will soon be writing for Wensleydale?

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[wine-women-song.livejournal.com]

So, um, yea. Get Dionysus sloshed night? Absolutely a success. Having problems typing this without misspellings as it is.

Summary to be posted when I can think straight. X_X

G'night!

Question

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Me and Sophie were just wondering who made the icon I am using right now.

*points to icon*

Thanks.

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[gypsyjr.livejournal.com]

Thanks to posts here and in the bar itself, I have a bizarre unnatural mixture of "Everybody To The Limit" and various RENT songs stuck in a permanent loop in my head.

Ahhh, Milliways. You hurt my brain, but it's the good kind of hurt.

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[leplusbeau]

Sorry everyone that tried to talk to me last night! The network crashed. No internet for Fleur-mun for a bit. Am just on the modem for an hour to do some stuff, so whee. Sorry again! *runs away*