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un: trienemybest; text - 3am early september

[droptheious]

The word swims upside down is also swims.

text;

[fusrodaaaah]

oh

Oh no you're right

What do we do about it?

text;

[droptheious]

I don't think there's anything we can do about it? It's just knowing we're gonna have to live with for the rest of our days.

Christmas Delivery

[onebadapple]

[Early Christmas morning wrapped up in a towel and nuzzled in a basket with sprigs of evergreen pines and dried orange slices will be a blueberry pie.

Attached is a card with elegant writing:]

Merry Christmas!
I hope you stay warm and safe!
Love,
Snow White

[fusrodaaaah]

[Melius... has no idea what day this is. But he will not say no to a pie. Or orange slices. Or evergreen sprigs.]

[His reply is delivered by his omen, a cat-sized red dragon, in the form of an equally elegant thank you note.]

[... It also includes a recipe for pine needle tea.]

voice; backdated towards the beginning of the month

[retsuden]

[ Sasuke usually sends texts or just physically drops in, but he isn't sure if Melius would rather be alone, and text seems a little... casual for something like this.

He even lets the smallest hint of concern break through his usual cold, monotonous tone. This is how much he cares about you, buddy. ]

Melius. I heard about Varian.

Are you... alright?

oh buddy

[fusrodaaaah]

[The reply is a long time coming. Longer than it would usually be. Pings like that usually mean someone needs something. And he should be there to do it. But - ]

[He is buried in his room, in his nest of a bed. It's more of a mess in there than usual. Book piles, plant starters, all of it yanked closer to the bed for easy reach. The Omni isn't... really. It's on the windowsil.]

[But he eventually answers. Once his Omen drags it over.]

Yes.

[you scaly little liar.]

you... *lied* to me??? ur bff sasuke????? also action

[retsuden]

[ The lengthy pause was almost an answer in itself and Sasuke frowns at his own omni. He should've asked his omen, at least she tends to be honest with him.

So instead!! He decides to use a teleportation jutsu and literally shows up in a puff of smoke by Melius blanket nest. ]

... Mm. You look it.

video; un: taka

[retsuden]

Sakura and I got married.

... I thought you should know.

[ This is probably a) something he should have said weeks ago and b) ALSO SOMETHING THAT SHOULD BE SAID IN PERSON????? But it's Sasuke, so none of us are surprised. ]

[fusrodaaaah]

What?!

[Melius' OMNI was sitting on a stack of books in his room. A little precariously, at that. And when it clicks on, he was half-buried in an enormous, leafy plant.]

[So, comically, he flops right into it, and pokes his head back out with wide eyes.]

You - you what?

[retsuden]

[ Why is this hilarious sight wasted on someone with a limited sense of humor!!! He tilts his head. ]

Got married.

It was last minute, we didn't invite anyone. It seemed... like a hassle to plan some big affair. Especially in a place like this.

voice; un: taka

[retsuden]

[ Things that should be said in person take 2!!!!! But he's a coward and he knows it, so he's rolling with it instead. ]

... I... am sorry. For my behavior last month.

If you could extend that to Aakhahnu as well, I would appreciate it.

[fusrodaaaah]

[Oh. Oh this is uh. Unexpected. He should have known better, absolutely. On the other hand, this is Melius, who assumes the worst automatically. Besides, his asshole omen just kept yelling swear words at someone who's supposed to be his friend!!]

[He clearly doesn't deserve an apology!!]

U-um. It - it's fine. It - it's okay.

[But, shockingly, he gathers what little courage he has to say:]

She doesn't need one though.

[retsuden]

It's not an excuse, but I forgot who I was. And I know the person I used to be isn't... kind.

And it isn't okay. I was rude and hurtful. To both of you. She was just being herself. And so were you.

Video; UN: Filledwithsunshine Misfire

[onebadapple]

No no, it's not the season for wolves to go into heat. They tend to do that starting in January. He may think your home is part of his territory though and that is why he's marking it once a week.

I can speak to him about not urinating on the side of the wall but I can't promise he'll be inclined to not make it his territory.

[fusrodaaaah]

[ ... ]

[ u h ]

[ w h a t ]

[Listen, he's been in the woods of Tamriel a long time. Longer than most people would consider "healthy". But Melius Senyan has never wanted, nor needed, that kind of TMI about the wild canines he usually climbed trees to hide from.]

I... I um. I'm. I'm s-sorry. I - I don't - I didn't - wh - why are...

I don't have a wolf problem I'm sorry!!

[That last bit came out as basically one word.]

misfire text, un: hummingbird

[fanfavors]

Good news! I've seen several pigeons with unique coloration and only one of them turned out to be a beast! There is nothing at all to worry about everywhere other than that street crossing. Don't lecture me.

[There is a picture of some pigeons attached, looking very fine and not beastly.]

[fusrodaaaah]

oh that is

that is good



why would i lecture you ??? did you try to eat them ?

[Why else would someone need a lecture for meeting pigeons??]

misfire text; un: lookingforshinsengumi

[tealeafs]

if you found out that someone had a terrible illness
but they told you to not let anyone else know
would you keep it a secret

[fusrodaaaah]

[Sorry were you expecting him to react rationally--]

CHIZURU ARE YOU SICK

I HAVE POTION FOR THAT

gift, before the 25th December

[strongroots]

[ At Melius's shop, a parcel has been dropped by. It's simply wrapped with his name on it, and inside is a bag of fudge and two jars: one with floater mushrooms inside, and the other with the walking terrors. Both have been dried, labelled with a note of what they're good for underneath ('corruptio relief', 'paralyze+coldblood boost'), and then there's an actual note included with them.

It's simple, with some stamped snowflake decorations on it (not too many), with a single one on the inside with a short message.

Melius,

I don't have a lot of cool ingredients like you,
but I figured you could do something with these
take care of yourself, you're a good guy
here's to next year being less shit about everything
(probably won't but here's hoping)

Robby Keene'

He knows they're not close, but after that horrible memory? One that's still stuck in his mind--

Robby just wants the guy to know he's being thought about. ]

delivery — late December

[possessum]

( While Peter isn't one to... Do Holiday Things, there is technically a part of him that reaches out. Not because the ancient demon king of Hell has much interest in holiday celebrations, but Paimon has learned that it's a time when many people Gift Things, and connection with others is of a special importance to his spirit. The energy is right for it, and so, towards the end of the month, he bestows little gifts to people.

Left on Melius's doorstep, wrapped carefully in thin cloth, is an odd little doll, meticulously hand-crafted with an assortment of random bits and bobbles collected over time.

Set next to the doll, like a calling card, is a leaf — bearing Paimon's sigil delicately burned into it like filigree. )

Gift Delivery - December 25th

[onebadapple]

[Delivered in a basket with a Merry Christmas tag written in beautiful handwriting is a pumpkin pie.]

(TXT) — UN: BOMBSHELL

[opheliac]

hey u.
are u able to give me a list of potions u make/have again?
i forgot.

[fusrodaaaah]

oh um yes

I can make a lot but there are in different categories
let me write it down writing is easier than typing

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