2.3 ✞ written & dictated.

[bloodsugar]

[filter to: GALADRIEL]

[there are a few hesitation marks on the page, here; he had been mulling over what to say to her in return for the words she'd written for him -- ones he'd read over and over again along with Lilith's letter. in the end, he fails to produce half of the eloquence either of them possessed.

so, he goes with what's from the heart, instead.]

...Thank you.

[filter to: NANAKO]

Hey... Nanako -- are you maybe up for some ice cream? Maybe in town? I kind of feel like taking a walk, if you want to go with me! [not like he needs a reason to spoil her, but... you know, he has a feeling she could use it, too.]

[filter to: JOSHUA CHRISTOPHER]

[this takes a while to write as well, if for different reasons than the others before it. but eventually, the words find their way onto paper.]

Are you up for that game of chess?

[filter to: THE FREELANCERS; dictated.]

[well, it's a little late -- but Caterina had sent him on a mission, and he still had a job to do. so! he sounds cheerful and amicable, maybe a little sheepish as he starts talking:]

Ah-- I'm sorry for how random this must seem, but... my name is Father Abel Nightroad, and I'm a friend of York and Delta's? I'm sending you this message in hopes that we might be able to talk about Agent Maine's situation, as well as the issue of the armor. I know things are... rocky, at best right now -- and so I appreciate your taking the time to talk with me in advance.

[filter to: CATERINA, visible to TRES]

Caterina... are you in the mood for a walk? Tres, too.

There's something I want to show you in town.

[ooc: apologies for any slow tags in advanceeee]

Comments

yes that :>

[bloodsugar]

It's a surprise...! No asking too many questions. You know I'm no good at keeping a secret. [heh.]

I'll come pick you up, okay?

[tres_iqus]

ETA?

[ironlady]

Very well. I'll keep my questions for now.

[There is a tone suggesting this better not be something silly. Now tell Tres when you'll be here.]

[bloodsugar]

[what's wrong with silliness!? --oh, there's Tres. he figured they'd be together, naturally.]

Good! I'm on my way now, so... about five minutes!

[tres_iqus]

Acknowledged. 300 seconds.

[ironlady]

Until then, Abel.

[bloodsugar]

[sure enough, it's five minutes later -- give or take -- that this guy is knocking on the door to Caterina's room.]

[tres_iqus]

[You are 34 seconds late, sir. Tres opens the door, because he's kind of overprotective.]

Father Nightroad.

[ironlady]

[Caterina lets him since his overprotectiveness saved her life more than once.]

Hello Abel. Are you shedding any light on what we're going to see before we begin our walk?

[bloodsugar]

[he'd expect nothing less from Gunslinger. :)

Abel's got a suspiciously cheerful smile on his face!]

Some sightseeing in the city, my lady~! If you'd be so kind...? [he's giving a melodramatic flourishing bow from the door.]

[tres_iqus]

[Holds the door open for Caterina. =| facing forever.]

[ironlady]

I'll indulge you. [Walking out the door! Don't be wasting her time, Abel.]

[bloodsugar]

[ahh, the familiar lineface. my, how he's missed it... /TOUCHED SNIFF...

he leads them for the stairwell.]

It won't take too long! There's an area in particular I wanted to show you. Just... a little something I thought you might like.

[tres_iqus]

[Get a grip, Nightroad. =|||||

...yeah he's following Caterina, keeping a close eye on the surroundings.]

[ironlady]

It isn't the Candy Bonsai? [She's checking her bases here!]

[bloodsugar]

No, no... not the Bonsai! You've seen that before.

[he makes a face. THIS IS FAR MORE AWESOME.]

You're not trying to trick me into helping you deduce what it is before we get there, are you?

[tres_iqus]

[Stomp, stomp, stomp... he is the most social machine ever right now.

Where are you taking them, Abel? While he had the the map of the castle and surroundings downloaded together with the Castle Net information, he couldn't plan a logical route.]

[ironlady]

It would pass the time. [Caterina isn't even going to try hiding her curiosity.]

[bloodsugar]

[...haha. he resists the urge to chuckle -- just barely.]

What, are you that impatient~? Well... I suppose we can indulge in some small talk to keep you pre-occupied.

How are you settling in, Tres?

hop over me for a while, I'mma sleep ♥

[tres_iqus]

[He glances at Abel.]

I have a full overview of the area, my ally filters are updated and I am connected to the Castle Net. I am functioning at 89.9%.

[Meaning he's settling in pretty good. He hasn't even been to his room, though, since he lives with Caterina now. Forever.]

rest well!

[ironlady]

And you Abel? How have you been?

<3

[bloodsugar]

[tapping his chin.] Well, that's progress, isn't it? I guess I wouldn't expect anything different from Gunslinger, would I?

--Ah, I'm just fine, Caterina. How about you?

[tres_iqus]

[Damn right you shouldn't, Abel.

...yeah, still still walking with them. What is this small talk thing.]

[ironlady]

I'm well. [A beat.] Will you at least give us a hint?

[bloodsugar]

No! You two are too quick. If I give you a hint, I'm sure you'll figure it out and spoil the surprise! [HMPH.]