Dear users,

The Juustagram™ team, in collaboration with GründerTelecom, is proud to announce the expansion of its service for the Strangereal! Presenting… Guundergram! An off-shoot of our popular social media platform now designed for the market of the other side, users can post pictures, videos, blog posts, and more to share with friends, family, coworkers, and everyone in between! With Guundergram connections are made, and with Update expanding the capabilities of our service, users of both Juustagram and Guundergram can socialize seamlessly thanks to the new cross-platform servers!

If you already have a Juustagram account, never fear, for your account and services are unchanged, fully compatible, and interchangeable with Guundergram! If you are a new user coming to Guundergram, we hope you enjoy your time making leaps and bounds as you connect with users around the globe and across dimensions!

With big thanks,

The Juustagram™ team

Mobius1: Can't say enough how proud I am of you all for making Operation: Rough Seas the success it was! I extend my humble gratitude to all the ships who fought with us to make this victory possible. To celebrate the occasion, there will be an event down in the break room (room 118); some food, drinks, and music will be provided. #OperationRoughSeas #DeltaCoalition

AfternoonTTime: Of course, I shall be there to assist. Perhaps Sheffield and Edinburgh would like to help.
Mobius1: That would be marvelous.
Royal Maid : It would uncharacteristic of us to not partake in the occasion.
ShiningS: Indeed. But just in case I'll keep my pistols loaded.
Cleveland Knight: Hey ya'll! Good to hear we're throwing a party soon! You bet my sisters and I are gonna be there!
VLTR: Well well, look who we have here. Hope you're ready to hear how much ass we kicked at Comberth!
Buzzard: Ease off, Vulture. And don't pretend you did all the heavy-lifting…
VLTR: Wow I wonder who it could be with that name.
Buzzard: Look who's talking.
K_Star : Hello. I heard there would be a gathering down on the first floor break room to celebrate the victory. But as much as I am pleased to be invited, is it fine if I abstain? I'm not too comfortable with such large gatherings…
Mobius1: No worries. If you need rest don't be afraid to do so.
K_Star : My apologies.
VLTR: Gee, what's up with the formalities? No need to be so stiff on social media.
Buzzard: Do you even know who you are talking to?
VLTR: ?
Buzzard: ...That's Kestrel.
VLTR: Srsly?
K_Star : Yes.
VLTR: Aw crud. My bad.
IT_AWACS : I even brought along an entire bag of fresh Sapinish brew for moments like this. There'll be a coffee machine?
AfternoonTTime: Working on it.
ShiningS: No need. We already have tea available.
IT_AWACS : Hey, it's been a long work week. I'd like a nice cup to relax.
ShiningS: A cup of fine tea is a better form of relaxation…
ScarFace_Mayhem: Party down in the break room? I was hoping for an outdoor BBQ.
AfternoonTTime: We lack a sufficient grill nor the kit to hold one.
Mobius1: We'll see about having one in the future.
ScarFace_Mayhem: Aight. BTW anyone seen Arquette?
IT_AWACS : Online? No. She might be setting up an account as we speak.
ScarFace_Mayhem: Aight.

Cleveland Knight: #Guundergram #AzurLane Hey, how's everyone doing?

Cleve-FC.2: Yo, Cleve!
Cleveland Knight: Yo!
Cleve-FC.1: We'll be fine no matter where big sis will be!
Cleveland Knight: The Knights of the Sea never stay down for long!
HelenaSG: Fine. And I'm happy that my SG remained safe and sound so far.
Cleveland Knight: Me too. And so long as Mr. SG's safe then so are we!
ShiningS: Busy work, but nothing that's impossible for us maids.
Royal Maid : That's exactly right! ^-^
AzurLane_CMDR: It's good to hear from all of you again. I was worried by what I read from some of the reports. Stay safe out there!
Cleveland Knight: You got it! I'll let Columbia know you said hi.
Cleve-FC.2: o7
Cleve-FC.1: We won't let our big sis down.
HelenaSG: Thank you for thinking about us.
ShiningS: I appreciate the sentiment but I think if you were this worried you wouldn't have dispatched us here, Master.
Royal Maid : I don't think Tennessee has an account either so I shall pass the word on to her as well!
Cleveland Knight: PS: Please say Hi to Biloxi, Birmingham, and everyone at home port for us!
AzurLane_CMDR: Will do Cleve!
ArkRoyal_Defense: Worry not, Commander! Even when things look grim, even when things look bleakest… I will always think of you and the faith you put in us to pull through to the bitter end!
AzurLane_CMDR: And not of the destroyers? That's a first coming from you /jk
ArkRoyal_Defense: I could never! Please don't joke so lightly about this!
AzurLane_CMDR: Before I forget… Denver, Montpelier, Columbia: cleaning duties at the dorms and mess hall when you come back! Got to make up time for going AWOL ;)
Clevel-FC.2: Aww man!
Cleveland Knight: RIP guys. I don't think Columbia's gonna like the news…
ShiningS: Quit complaining.
Cleve-FC.1: Dibs on big sis's room.

AUTHOR'S NOTES:

HistoricHippos:

Thus begins one of the first of many bonus chapters I intend to sprinkle here and there in between the story chapters as indicated by the "(FILLER)". The purpose of the filler chapters is to offer additional character moments, developments, and events that might not have been able to fit within the main story chapters. While some, like this one specifically, are directly tied to the story, the filler chapters can be regarded as non-canon, similar to how Azur Lane has main story events and side stories that aren't taken so seriously. Like those side stories, expect these fillers to be on the more light-hearted side.

And as for "Guundergram", the idea was taken from Azur Lane's Juustagram while also taking direct inspiration from reddit user u/sillygoodness's "Grundergram" series on the Ace Combat subreddit.

Also RIP to the original formatting that I had in mind when writing this and transferring it over to the FanFiction site. What you see is what I had to improvise since the site's word processor doesn't allow for more sophisticated formatting and special characters.