Deerington Inbox

[onerthes]

[A tinny man's voice gives what is clearly a default answer machine message. Vira-Lorr is still figuring the phone out it seems.]
"Hello, we are not available now. Please leave your name and phone number after the beep. We will return your call."
*Beep*

Comments

Sometime around the 25th, a Delivery Dog arrives with the following

[justbeingknife]

[ Some Scotch whiskey and an antler-tipped arrow. A note is attached: ]

I don't know if someone's told ya this, but antlers have special power in Deerington, probably on account of the deer. It might help ya even when normal weapons won't.

UN: Runeseeker

[onerthes]

[Sometime later, a message was sent. It was a bit vague, the woman wanting to avoid being too open about certain statements.]

No one had mentioned your lesson, but it makes sense I suppose. Thank you for the gift. I will see it in good health.

So that you know, something seems to have happened recently to my sword.

[Admittedly, she wasn't an archer, but she didn't say that.]

delivery on the 22nd

[vermillon]

[There's a box at her preferred place in F.E.A.R, either her desk, or anywhere else in the building. A box wrapped in bright red foil, a silky silver ribbon tied around it with a bow on top. Inside the box is a pair of gloves made from high-quality leather, a tea mug with an infuser, and a tin of tea leaves. On top of the pile is a simple piece of white cardstock paper with elegant cursive words penned in red ink (notice a pattern?), as if written with a quill or a fountain pen.

Happy holidays.

Who could have sent it? Well, all that red looks a lot like the red a certain second-in-command likes to wear, right?]

[onerthes]

[They had yet to meet, though she'd seen him around in the midst of her first tours and her initial duties, testing out magical limitations in Deerington. When she saw the gift, she smiled to herself and nodded at the tea strainer. That was going to get some use, she was sure.

She asked around until she found his locker and left a note in clean cursive. It wasn't quite as fancy, but she hadn't entirely gotten behind the holiday spirit.]

Thank you for the welcome. Should you wish to join me for lunch or drinks, do not hesitate to call.

delivered around the 30th

[tagartist]

[ A small wrapped box with a box of cookies with a note attached to them. ]

These ones will make you feel as good as the candy did. Only eat ONE.

- Chloe

[onerthes]

[She sent her a thank you note on her own time, but oh she was tempted to eat them all at once, just to see what happened. She didn't, but oh she was tempted.

Girl had enough sense for that.]

4/11 A package.

[shuttersense]

[What's this? Vira-Lorr has a package! And inside is...

a kazoo? And a note.]

When you play Africa from Toto, you will stun monsters-for a short while.

[onerthes]

[Blink blink. Well this was interesting. She sent a message back to Rei in a bit of confusion.]

Than you very much for the gift. But don't you need this?

[justbeingknife]

[ Vira will likely find the following outside her place:

➟ Arrows with heads fashioned from antlers.
➟ A set of notes. ]

Text, backdated to after Franciscus' revival

[silvertongueheir]

I thought you'd want to know that I've returned. And I feel I owe you an apology for making you listen to my last moments a week ago.

[onerthes]

[It actually takes a couple days, given the staggering of their respective deaths. She does, however, text him back when she had her fluid again.]

My own apologies, Franciscus. It seemed we both encountered a rather unfortunate end recently. Different circumstances, though, I assure you. No need to apologize, though. You weren't yourself.

[Locked; Video]

[borntolove]

^{(After worm adventure the following morning)}

Thank you for help saving Rose.

She means a lot to me.

[onerthes]

I had a feeling, call it a hunch.

But you're quite welcome, though it was a moment of enlightened self interest as well. I wasn't quite in the mood to become worm food, after all. [She was managing to laugh right now. It helped a lot to have a day to recover.]

After the games August 2019 Locked; text

[borntolove]

^{(From this)}

What do you know about cocoons here?

[onerthes]

Just the mention of such a thing makes me want to say "Nothing good." However, I do not have much information on cocoons of any size.

Please explain more. I don't think what is currently happening this month is at all related, though.

doppelganger text

[variantcover]

it's been really bugging me that I can't figure out what fictional property you're from.
something fantasy, natch, or maybe sci-fi...
but what???
an anime?
a JRPG?
WHAT ARE YOU FROM, TELL ME!!!!!!!!

[onerthes]

[What? Oh god, was she on this again? They'd had a conversation about this before hadn't they? No, wait, that was Pidge she'd talked to about how the people of this world apparently thought she was...

God she had a headache.]

What are you talking about?

[Play dumb, Vira-Lorr, maybe Gwen would give up before she had to show her the disc she totally had stolen from the game parlor by never returning it on a rental.]

[Text; lock 10/1]

[borntolove]

What if Sodder's ancestor was born under a blood moon? Or because they weren't caused the blood moon to happen

[onerthes]

... [This was sudden. She was looking out the window at the night sky and frowning when she got it.]

Be careful not to draw too many connections or assume you've found the one, Doctor... but that is a solid possibility. It might be related somehow anyway.

Text; un: Reaper - October 16th

[no_reload]

Mayor's house and office at City Hall are impenetrable currently. It isn't affected by time of day, method or number of attempts.

The rosary appears to work, but no progress other than direction.

[onerthes]

I wish I could say that I didn't expect that, but I did. I am glad that you didn't get killed hopefully for that information, but it is good to confirm it.

Still, at least the Rosary works. Perhaps we could, what is the word, triangulate?

Max and I have figured out the purpose of the glowing coins, by the by. I figured you would be interested to learn about that.

Text; un: Reaper - October 25th

[no_reload]

Moira O'Deorain's birthday is on October 29th, as her mother was unsuccessful holding off her spawning to the better date of October 31st. No one's perfect, I suppose.

The point is that Moira will be having a party she is yet unaware of on the 29th, and you're considered a close enough association to earn an invitation. You're welcome. Details are as followed:

• Party will commence at 18:00 sharp. Don't be early.
• Wear clothing. Period.
• Bring your own alcoholic beverages of choice.
• If possible, bring a dish. If you don't know how to cook, don't bother. We don't want your store bought potato chips or pasta salads.
• If you have food allergies, there's no hope for you.
• Bring any and all humiliating stories of Moira with you. They will be shared in turns.

Respond here if you're able to attend. Don't respond if you're dead, insane, indisposed or uninterested.

Text: UN - Runeseeker, Oct 29th

[onerthes]

Apologies for the late reply. I do not wish to discuss 'why' I did not until November. Please respect that, Reaper.

I will fetch a bottle of cheap vodka for others to drink.
I will be lurking in a corner, away from everyone.
I will not be bringing food. Nobody needs that.

Also, yes. I remember your name. I'm working on the rest. Your faces may help.

voice; un: price is right

[tagartist]

Uhhh... hey.

So this is gonna sound kinda weird, but I figure if anyone gets it, it's you; I know we fought last month and I'm supposed to be furious with you, but like. I legit don't even remember what we fought about? I can't remember what I was pissed over.

I just remember I said some hurtful shit and I thought I should maybe apologize for it. It can't have been over anything that important if I can't figure out what the fight was about anymore. So I'm sorry.

I hope we're cool... But I get it if we're not.

Audio

[onerthes]

[Oh, it would have sounded really damned weird, if Reaper hadn't told her that she'd died, Vira hadn't known for a fact it was the second death, or if she hadn't talked to Max yesterday. She knew enough that it was still a little weird, but a lot less than it could have been.

But, instead of weird? It was intensely awkward. Not 'I jabbed you through the eye and now you're insisting on being my friend again' awkward, maybe, but oh way up there. She was pinching the bridge of her nose, trying to think about what to say, feeling the lingering hurt of that conversation bleeding away in just the insane, awkward moment going on here.]

Whatever we were arguing about, I forgive you. We both said some hurtful things to each other. I think it was pretty important at the time, Chloe, but I accept your apology. [Sigh] We're... uh... cool for the moment.

I think... how about we just accept that we were arguing because we both wanted the same thing really badly, and only one of us could have it. And we can both be temperamental, so it might come up again one of these days, but I still forgive you.

[Translation: She still wants to date your best friend who you totally don't remember right now, and she totally knows that might blow up in her face on day, depending on how things go.]

[borntolove]

+ 1's allowed

Audio - UN: Runeseeker

[onerthes]

Oh ho... I will certainly be coming. As for that +1, I haven't quite decided. I assume I'll have time. Wouldn't want to decide too soon, would I?

[Text]

[borntolove]

(during this)

Gwen is back

Re: [Text]

[onerthes]

Thank you for informing me. I will check up on her soon.

(OOC: Since I just got back, let's leave this one short and sweet.)

delivered close to christmas

[gaylic]

[ There's a nicely wrapped box left for her with a loaf of barmbrack in it and a cookbook that shows Moira thinks she's fucking hilarious. ]

Re: delivered close to christmas

[onerthes]

[Oh, you cheeky cheeky girl. She loves it.]

Holiday Delivery! (Around the 22nd)

[leg_with_heart]

[Around the evening of December 22nd, a delivery dog will make its way to her door, carrying a ribbon tied around a deep cookie tin. Attached will be a brief but heartfelt, handwritten note:]

"Dear Vira-Lorr,

Circumstances haven't really been on our side here, but I don't want the fact that my memory's been hacked to get in the way of us being friends. I'm glad we're able to start over.

<3,

Hunk"

[When she opens the tin, she'll find it lined with parchment paper and filled with stained glass cookies.]

Re: Holiday Delivery! (Around the 22nd)

[onerthes]

Hunk,

We absolutely will have to make up for lost time with what we have, and don't you worry about it. Sadly, it's an experience many of us have had here, but it's a little bit of a joy to meet a fresh face anew most of the time.

The cookies are delicious by the way.

-Vira

[In truth? There were times when it wasn't so hot for someone to come back, and she had imaginings of ways it could be horrendous, but here? She was inclined to see the good in this. It was fun to meet again in a way.]

delivery | Christmas Eve

[kiseijuu]

[ Delivered to Vira-Lorr is a package with the following:

— a note: 'Happy Holidays!! I hope you have a relaxing time, and stay nice and warm through all the snow. — Shinichi'
— a candle & diffuser gift set

— a smaller note reads Migi, attached to a little tin of raspberry blondies, well-made but definitely homemade. Migi's clearly been having fun with cooking. There's also a..... wooden G with a bunch of buttons and other shiny items glued to it. This.... is something Migi made out of things he's stolen and been hoarding up... ]

Re: delivery | Christmas Eve

[onerthes]

Thank you to the both of you Quite a sensitive pair of gifts, and I always do enjoy a homespun touch.

[She is, admittedly, not quite sure how to do anything with the G, but hey? She'd find a nice place for it regardless.]

Christmas Eve

[finaletea]

[You have been visited by Holy Mami!

She descends from the winter night sky, presents in hand. She has a smile on her face as she hands you a gift with a note attached.]


“These were made with love especially for you! Merry Christmas!”

[Before you have the chance to say anything though, she’s gone! She has a lot of gifts to deliver and little time to do so!]
Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!!

Re: Christmas Eve

[onerthes]

[Oh, she loved the thought and she definitely sent a thank you Mami's way later. Cookies!

delivered on christmas

[tagartist]

[ There’s a gift box wrapped in purple wrapping paper with a darker purple bow on top. Inside is a nice bottle of bourbon and some pretty awesome glasses to drink them out of.

There’s also a small note attached to the box. ]

Merry Christmas!
There’s two glasses to make sure you don’t drink this shit alone.
- Chloe

Text

[onerthes]

The gasses looked melted and they're amazing. Thank you!

You do realize that you're assuming I can't two fist drink bourbon, don't you?

xmas

[4thwaller]

[ Sometime during the night, Wade delivered a gift box in front of Vira's front door, addressed to her, from Wade. Inside the box is knitting supplies. ]

[onerthes]

[A day or two later, he'd get a note sent to him, complete with a holiday tin of 'cheese powdered popcorn.' It was supposed to be traditional the attendant had said. They were also on sale after christmas.]

Apologies for sending this late. The needles will be perfect for knitting a scarf. Also for stabbing. Never forget using them for stabbing.

Christmas eve

[laminae]

[In an attempt to enthusiastically celebrate his first ever Christmas, Fern is covertly dropping off a wrapped gift addressed to Vira-Lorr from him on her doorstep.

It's a switchblade!

Because of course Fern would assume a knife makes a good holiday gift.]

[onerthes]

[Once she figures out the mechanism for the tricky little blade, she sends a thank you his way. Honestly? A girl can never have too many weapons and the concealment factor's kind of nice.]

[Voice | un: timeisbunk] Sometime early January, after the New Year party.

[mypartnerintime]

[Max's voice is hesitant at best, and full of forced normalcy.]

Hi, Vira-Lorr. Uh. I just wanted to ask how you've been! And if you're on the ship.

[onerthes]

[The voice on the other end was shakey, but steady. It had been a couple days. Vira-Lorr knew that something was up after her freak-out session at the Doctor over the new years kiss she actually ended up having. She wasn't entirely sure what, but she was sure of one thing. It involved touch.]

Terrible, Max... [Pause.] Which has nothing to do with you... I think something's going on, and it seems to happen every time I touch someone. So, can we... can we keep this to the phone for the moment? Please? I do ... I do not want what I'm experiencing right now to involve you. Gods, no. I don't think I could handle that.

[The thought of hearing what was in Max's head was both tantalizing and enough to make her want to lose her lunch. She was scared even to be in the same room as her or Chloe right now, and it showed in the quiver of her voice.]

Yes, I'm on the ship. First class actually.

[Locked; text; dated during the first week of Feb; sometime after Amara's thread]

[borntolove]

Can we meet somewhere to talk?

[onerthes]

I'm currently residing in a disused domicile somewhere near that arboretum. I will send you directions if you wish to meet up. I'm changing locations every few days to avoid staying in one place too long. I don't trust it here.

misfire text; un: darkness

[survivalthroughhate]

The only reason I did that is because I had bigger priorities then clothes at that very moment.

[onerthes]

Well clothes are arguably not compulsory some days.
Though I am very curious what brought that little tidbit on.