Well, I tried to drive in to Manhattan to pick the kid up... wasn't happening. Roads are effectively shut down in my part of Queens County. I actually parked my car a half mile from my house and walked the rest of the way, or else I would still be making my way home.
The kid is taking the subway... hopefully that works out okay. In the meantime I'm being serenaded by numerous car horns. Joy. This better clear up by morning or I'll be pissy ;)
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250 XP Awarded for Valor under Hail attack.
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