Maelstrom

3 days, 10 hours ago: Norman Badeaux wrote a Downtime Journal for Fire In The Sky

Building the Beast and the Mind

This time around, I didn’t just focus on the physical stuff. Sure, I worked on strengthening the power I’ve been developing, this Unyielding Flesh that keeps me patched up and ready for more. But I knew it wasn’t enough. My body’s tough, but if my mind doesn’t stay sharp, none of it matters.

So, I spent these 30 days digging into something I hadn’t focused on in a while—my mind. I started reading again, classics mostly. It felt strange at first, getting back into old books after so long, but there’s something grounding about it. You learn a lot from people who’ve been dead for centuries, their thoughts echoing through time. Stoicism, philosophy, all the stuff that teaches you how to handle life’s chaos and keep your head on straight.

I found myself paying more attention to things, little details I’d usually overlook. It’s easy to get wrapped up in the grind of contracts and power plays, but there’s more to it. I figured if I could sharpen my mind the way I’ve built my body, I’d be twice as effective. And in this line of work, you need every edge you can get.

So yeah, these past 30 days weren’t just about patching up wounds or getting stronger. I’ve been working on me, inside and out. Between the reading, the contemplation, and this new power taking root, I’m feeling more in control than ever.

4 days, 7 hours ago: Jessica Laolu wrote a Downtime Journal for Safe House

Into the Void

Hey there, Wanderlust Journal!

The last 30 days have been intense, but in all the right ways. 🌟

I’ve been studying hard, diving deep into technology, fabrication, and really honing my skills in investigation and attention to detail. There’s so much to learn, and I’m excited about how it’s all coming together. This is all part of my prep for the big military contractor showdown that’s coming up. I’ve been training non-stop, working on my prototype, and refining my delivery. It’s crunch time, but I feel more prepared than ever.

On top of that, something incredible happened—I’ve manifested one of my most treasured abilities. Through a combination of source power and scientific knowledge, I can now open portals for long-distance travel. I’m calling it Voidwalker, and while it’s a bit unsettling with the whole eerie glow and hallucinations of blood and doom, I’m beyond excited about what it can do. Disturbing? Yes. But also completely amazing.

I feel like I’m on the verge of something huge, and I can’t wait to see where it takes me.

Stay sunny and wild,
Jessica 🌟

4 days, 11 hours ago: Bryan Bosch wrote a Downtime Journal for Webless

Deserving

I've been working on a lot of new geometric studies in preparation for my larger scale monuments. While I may already be one of the greatest geniuses alive and my art may very well be beyond anything the world has seen... the road to perfection never ends. There's always something to improve on.

Continuing to endlessly practice the designs I've already mastered, as well as creating more and more complex, innovative patterns... it's how I get better, meditate on my place in the universe, and remember why I continue to do these jobs.

I think I've managed to put a bit of that conceptualization in my newer works, that ability to take in the world and understand it. So, I decided to put them up for offer publicly again, and... well, it seems like the rest of the Contractor community sees the same thing! I'm being contacted by peers of peers at this point to strike deals.

What else can I say, other than that I deserve it?