As you login to a work computer at Site-ฯโs main base, you notice a new notification in your SCiPNET inbox. As the computer renders the splash image at a snail's pace, you squint at the title. The Phi-thon? It turns out to be a monthly newsletter... but what catches your eye is the announcement of a new member for THE BROKEN SCALES OF THEMIS.
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The monthly menu for March, as curated by CHEF DE CUISINE Fulgence Carรชme, will be available for a limited time alongside the regular menu with meat, fish, vegetarian, as well as vegan options for our staff.
BREAKFAST (6AM - 10:30 AM)
Sausage Royale Croissant Roll
with cheddar cheese, beef sausage patty, two strips bacon, fried egg. Garnished with dill and parsley. With spiced ketchup to taste.
Salmon Belly Royale Croissant Roll
with wild salmon, crรจme fraรฎche, spinach and collard green hollandaise, topped with ikura-style salmon roe and salmon skin cracklings.
Mushroom Royale Croissant Roll (V)
with grilled portobello, cremini, and king oyster mushrooms, crispy shallots, onion jam, and a herby rosemary sauce.
LUNCH (12 PM - 5 PM)
Cheese & Leek Croquettes
with yukon gold potatoes, confit pearl onions, and black garlic chips.
Soft-shell Crab Tempura Burger
with deep-fried whole soft-shell crab, pickled cabbage, sorrel, arugula, iceberg lettuce, ponzu vinaigrette or parmesan mayo. Comes with old bay fries.
Heirloom Tomato Preserve Flatbread (V)
with arkansas traveler, aunt ruby's german green, hillbilly, and purple calabash varieties. Comes with olive oil and balsamic vinegar dip.
DINNER (5 PM - CLOSE)
Slow-roasted Pistachio Lamb
with mint and pistachio crusted lamb leg, roasted cauliflower and new potatoes, horseradish cream, and truffle-infused gravy.
Pan-seared Yuzu Scallops
with hazelnuts, clementine slices, and yuzu beurre blanc sauce. Comes with a light slaw salad.
Crispy Hen-of-the-Woods Mushroom Platter (V)
with a medley of grilled wild mushrooms, artichokes, asparagus, and quinoa-wild rice pilaf. Garnished with walnuts and vegan pesto.
DESSERT
Fresh seasonal berries with Chai-spiced Clotted Cream
with strawberries, blueberries, currants, blackberries, and gooseberries. Chai spice contains clove, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, and ginger.
Coffee Caramel Frozen Brazo de Mercedes
with blended coffee ice cream, peanuts, cashews, and warm caramel sauce.
Vegan Raspberry Coconut Mousse Parfait (V)
with silken tofu, agave syrup, raspberries, and layered with vegan dark chocolate cookie crumble, and topped with roasted coconut shavings.
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All personnel please be advised that there is a WEATHER WARNING in effect from 0100 to 2400 on March 29th; heavy cloud cover is expected to sock in during the early hours, accompanied shortly by freezing rain and sleet. Blizzard conditions should be in full force before 0500. Barring direct orders from Site Director Osterholz or, if applicable, MTFC ๐๐๐๐๐๐ป ๐๐๐ธ๐
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, any unnecessary outdoor activities should be curtailed. Remain indoors. Do not be alarmed when blinds are lowered and locked in position; this is normal procedure at Site-ฯ in the case of extreme weather. There is nothing to see in the snow. You are not missing out.
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by SECURITY CAPTAIN J. Kato
How about that forecast, Site-ฯ! In honor of whatโs probably going to be the last blizzard of the spring (donโt hold me to that, Iโm no meteorologist! :D) Site Security will be hosting a bonfire at the campground the evening of March 28th. Come get cozy before the storm hits! BYOTTB (Bring Your Own Things* To Burn).
*Adhering to all regulations re: flammable substances and safe use of the communal campground, found under Hazardous Materials (Reg. F-451) and Outdoor Recreation (Regs. C-10 through -14) in the Personnel Handbook.
RSVP! โ
๐ all muses are welcome to attend this open event, taking place at the on-site campground on the evening of March 28th. These threads may be written whenever you like before the act closes, so long as they are dated to that time! several bonfires will be set and maintained by site-ฯ security personnel from nightfall to midnight. hot chocolate and non-alcoholic cider will be available; muses are welcome to bring food and/or shredder-ready paperwork, photographs of regrets, evidence of wrongdoings, unwanted papercrafts, and disappointing research to burn. there is also an optional interactive roll for a random [๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐๐๐ธ๐ต๐ธ๐ด๐ณ] element!
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Following several hospitalizations linked to the most recent serving of Frankieโs Famous Fish last month, all waivers have been destroyed and future shipments of โfishโ scratched from the order. Anyone who sees or smells โfishโ should report this to Site Security. Site Administration would like to stress and remind personnel not to try Frankieโs Famous Fish at the cafeteria; do not believe the rumors the dish gives you powers if you survive. If anyone has seen Frankie, inform him that the HR Department and Director Osterholz desires a meeting. Immediately.
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The Security Department will continue to offer self-defense and weapons handling classes. Additionally, Op. ๐ท๐๐ผ๐๐บ ๐ต๐
๐ธ๐ธ๐ท has been ordered to conduct combat readiness assessments on all members of MTF Chi-00. When asked for comment, he replied: โThat so?โ and stated that they should โBe on time.โ Requests for elaboration were met with a smile, precisely one nod, and what may have been a laugh. Additional, remedial seminars can be arranged with Captain Kato in advance of your assessment.
BOOK A TIME! โ
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Lab spaces may still be booked through the Head of Research at Site-ฯ. Please let them know what you intend to research, and be advised that lab space is in slightly shorter than usual supply due to โa Newt-related incident.โ Newt, who is a good dog, does not understand what this could be referring to. Neither does anyone else who was in the lab at the alleged time of the incident. Head of research insists that Newt โknows what he did.โ
SUBMIT A REQUEST! โ
๐ players are welcome to request a lab space for their researchers by contacting rp mgmt. please note that requesting a space as a themis member would immediately jump the line of the other scientists at the site. some themis researchers, depending on their prestige, may be given a full team of lab assistants to aid in their noble pursuit to secure, contain, and protect.
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The Walking Club, a group of highly-intelligent pack of dogs, is looking for new members! remember โ DONโT WALK ALONE. That is a formal directive, not a request. Joining the Walking Club is especially critical given the WEATHER WARNING soon to be in effect; any personnel who need to move between site buildings while the WARNING is active must contact the Walking Club. The correct way to contact the Walking Club is to step through the nearest door, close it behind you,* and whistle as loud as possible. If you are not a good whistler, that is okay! There is no such thing as a bad whistle if you put your heart into it! The Walking Club will still hear you and arrive shortly.
*If Newt has chosen you as his walking buddy, you are advised to brace yourself against the door before whistling, to prevent injury.
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The following โodd jobs,โ which are in no way โoddโ or โunusual,โ are currently available, on an as-available, non-urgent basis, personnel schedules permitting. Consider being a Site-ฯ neighbor and lend a hand if you can!
GROW-LIGHT GARDEN ASSISTANT
posted by HEAD GARDENER S. Oz
Do you appreciate site-acceptable greenery? Do you feel โwellโ? Do you enjoy communing with the earth, unto which our mortal flesh will someday return, if we are lucky? Join the Grow-Light Garden Staff!
BRING: your own garden-ready gloves and/or knee pads.
DO NOT BRING: negative energies. Seriously. Do not. For everyone's sakes.
EDIT: This position has been filled.
SUPPORT ARCHIVIST
posted by HEAD LIBRARIAN and ARCHIVIST Dr. W. Zai
While Junior Archivist M. Leitner recovers from unwise choices as regards his seafood intake, the Site-ฯ archives are in need of additional hands. These hands will, ideally, be experienced in standard archival procedures.
EDIT: This position has been filled.
CONTACT NOW! โ
๐ players are welcome to pick up supplemental odd jobs during their time at site-ฯ. you can pick up an odd job by contacting rp mgmt. however, please note that these listings are first-come, first-serve, and muses may be fired from their position if they are unable to fulfill the jobโs requirements (posting a monthly prompt). however, these positions may also reveal more of site-ฯโs mysteries. there is also an optional interactive roll for a random [๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐๐๐ธ๐ต๐ธ๐ด๐ณ] element!
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๐น๐ฌ: ๐ญ๐น๐จ๐ป๐ฌ๐น๐ต๐ฐ๐๐จ๐ป๐ฐ๐ถ๐ต
by DIRECTOR B. Osterholz
Good evening. It has been brought to my attention that our new additions here at Site-ฯ may be in need of a reminder as to the appropriateness of fraternization among personnel at this highly clandestine installation. To reiterate what was stated during onboarding and in the welcome brochure: โmaking eyes,โ โcanoodling,โ and/or โpartaking in the horizontal tangoโ with fellow staff members is not allowed at Site-ฯ. As you all know, the nature of our work demands absolute dedication and focus. Surely any rumors of anyone engaging in such acts on-site are, indeed, no more than crass rumors to razz the newcomers.
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๐๐๐, ๐จ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐, ๐๐๐
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Due to the sheer number of staff here at Site-ฯ, acknowledgments in the Phi-thon are through user submission. Thank you for celebrating your fellow Phi-thons.
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๐๐ป๐ท๐ด๐!
JUNIOR ENGINEER K. MADDOW, March 4th
Happy b-day, K!!! Engi life is the best life! Couldnโt have made that particle blaster without ya! See you at Hollyโs, a round on us!
โ Your pals at Engineering.
ASSISTANT RESEARCHER C. VATYA, March 13th
The Site-ฯ Researcher will be 50 this year. Thank you for all your hard work, encouragement, and good humor. From all of us in the 'Pataphysics Wing of Research and Development, we wish our fellow a happy birthday.
WELLNESS COUNSELOR J. Oyuun, March 20th
โThe best gift you could possibly give me is to attend your mandatory wellness assessment. Anything more extravagant would, in fact, be inappropriate, given the nature of our strictly counselor-to-client relationship. But I also wouldnโt say no to more crayons or holographic stickers from that one place in Hลustonโฆโ
MTF CHI-00 OPERATIVE 52 PICKUP, March 20th
Happy birthday. From a secret admirer.
If youโd like to announce or contribute to our monthly newsletter, contact the Phi-thon via SCiPNET. โ
๐ players are welcome to guest write or submit an in-character announcement for the monthly newsletter by contacting rp mgmt! reach out to us for more details.
Please enjoy a complimentary All You Can Brunch Buffet Ticket from us at the Phi-thon. Please note these tickets are valid for one person for one-time use. As Director Osterholz has advised in previous Phi-thon issues, ticket trading is not permitted on Site-ฯ.
๐ OOC GUIDELINES & HINTS!
These listings are supplemental features for enhancing your experience immersing into Site-ฯโs world. Feel free to interact in any shape or form, be it directly or indirectly referencing them for open and closed starters, pager chats, self-paras... and even doing TTRPG rolls, or conversing with the NPCs 1-on-1!
Based on your museโs movements, new information, features, and subplots may be unlocked as these plot points develop. This game is responsive to you; your actions will directly affect the environment. All in all, however you wish to spend your time at Site-ฯ, we hope that it'll be a fun and memorable experience!
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