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]

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[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.]

[tres_iqus]

Father Nightroad is correct. A hint, according to my data, would risk the full experience of a surprise.

[ironlady]

Very well. No one is getting a hint. [Spoil sports.]

[bloodsugar]

Did you hear that, Caterina? Tres said I was right--!! [dude this day is going down in history...]

[tres_iqus]

[Enjoy it forever, Abel. Because he's not saying it again.]

Surprises are an unnecessary security risk, however.

[ironlady]

Gunslinger raises a good point. However I know Abel would never put us into a needlessly dangerous situation just to surprise us.

[Glancing at him innocently.] Isn't that right, Abel?

[bloodsugar]

Hey! Just what are you insinuating here...?! I definitely wouldn't do something like that!!

[WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT IT'S NOT LIKE HE EVER GETS THEM INTO TROUBLE ALL THE TIME EVER...]

This situation is completely dangerous-free! Totally safe! There's no doubt!

[tres_iqus]

Those statements from you lead to problems 35.7% of the time, Father Nightroad.

[ironlady]

Statistics do not lie, Abel.

[bloodsugar]

[--erk. ERK.]

Um-- that's, ah. Totally... not my fault! You're not taking into account that things happen beyond my control after I make a statement like that, okay?! How am I supposed to predict what everyone else will do--?! Freak accidents, and...

[...shut up JUST SHUT UP ALRIGHT HE'S TRYING TO DO A NICE THING HERE GEEZ.]

[tres_iqus]

[fff just shutting up now, walking with them both and keeping an eye out for said trouble.]

[ironlady]

It is strange how many occur near you. [Said of the tone that it isn't strange at all.]

[bloodsugar]

Th... that's just, uh. [bad luck or...

OH LOOK HAHA THE DOOR he'll just pull the castle doors ajar so they can head into town yes saved by the door.]

[tres_iqus]

[Tres makes sure the door stays open for Caterina, and then follows a little bit behind the two - keeping an eye on the surroundings at all times.

He still does not trust this place.]

[ironlady]

Thank you, Father Tres. [She'll keep on walking along with them.]

[bloodsugar]

[Abel, meanwhile, is totally complacent... what are threats don't be silly]

Careful of the ice, Caterina~! [10 bucks says she isn't the one who'd fall...]

[tres_iqus]

[Tres just walks over the ice patches, since his weight pretty much crushed most of it for Caterina to walk safely on. ]

[ironlady]

I'm sure I'll manage, Abel. [Especially since Tres is taking care of things for her.]

You should be careful too.

[bloodsugar]

[Tres: humanbot slush machine.]

Is that a hint of concern I detect in your voice, Princess...?

[tres_iqus]

['Icebreaker', thank you very much. It sounds manlier.]

[ironlady]

Why of course. Only a demon boss would show no concern for her valiant knight.

[bloodsugar]

['icebreaker?' ...how about icestomper or icezilla...]

--You're never going to let that one go, are you...? Tres, tell Caterina she's being mean to me...!