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[deathofempathy]

How do I get into these situations....?

Um, this is Hisoka. I'm not sure if Tsuzuki has talked to you yet, but if he mentions anything about you trying any food he's made. Don't eat it. He's....well, he tries, but he's not the best cook, and if we can avoid him accidentally poisoning you or making you sick, that would be best.

Audio

[ensorceler]

[ Um??? How is she supposed to respond to this? Kind of in a bind, but she's sure he's exaggerating. ]

I have already informed Master Asato that he need not go through so much effort for mine own self; otherwise I fear there is little I can do without injuring his pride.

I think there nothing to worry over.

Audio

[deathofempathy]

Just. Trust me. You don't want to take him up on eating his spaghetti or whatever it is he's made for you.

[Honest, Anne, he is in no way exaggerating about this. Tsuzuki's cooking is infamous.]

[ensorceler]

Again, I fear it would be implausible to forever deny such an invitation, after he risked himself so bravely for the miraculous cure.

Why is it he chooses to cook, if he has no skill for it?

[deathofempathy]

I realize that. But I am sure there are other ways for him to express his gratitude than accidenally poisoning you.

.....Because nobody has told him he's not good at it? I don't know. Either way, I've told you and warned you about it now.

action (sort of); forward dated to the 10th

[thephix]

[Mid-morning on the 10th, there's a knock on the door of Anne's apartment, and if she opens it, she'll find an Exile courier waiting outside with a large parcel in his arms, requesting her signature before he hands over the delivery.

Once the parcel is unwrapped, Anne will find a collection of fine fabric in a variety of colours, mostly silks, since they were the easiest fabric to carry a large amount of, though there's also velvet and wool, as well as appropriate threads to match. Amongst the fabric is a small box, inside of which is a long string of freshwater pearls, to be used for decoration to the dresses or for jewellery.

With the pearls, there's a simple note that reads I hope you'll be able to find a good use for these, signed by Mistress Briest.

She thought Anne might like something nice.]

ACTION sort of but not.

[bumbles]

( Outside Anne's apartment there is a little pile of stuff: a book on Impressionism, old and battered, that Donny sought out from somewhere. No note and no explanation, because he didn't really know what to say, but inside there is an inscription, carefully penned to be less clumsy than usual:

For Lady Anne.

Inside there is, of course, segments on Money and Van Gogh. The following two paintings are bookmarked with post-its. (Purple post-its, they're all he has left.

Starry Night & Le port du Havr.

Okay he feels really bad about that conversation and he has a lot of time with... not sleeping right now. )

backdated to earlier in the month if that's okay? :')

[bumbles]

Dear Lady Anne,

I hope this finds you well. If you are not too busy, I wondered if I could ask you for some help. It's totally okay if you are too busy and everything.

Best regards,

Donny Casey

so long as it's after the 6th you got it!

[ensorceler]

Master Casey,

To ask for time so humbly, I could not be more astounded, for time is the least I owe you for the kindness and beauty you have revealed to me in this dim future. My time you shall have, my attention, and my affection.

Please name where we shall meet, and I will not keep you waiting.

Your fondest friend,
Anne Boleyn

I propose the 8th!

[bumbles]

( Anne most people just say "yeah sure"

he's sort of fascinated and amazed by how complicated she makes things with words, but it's also really nice to read. )

I have a new studio, I could show you some of the glass I've been working on at the same time, if you'd like. I'm there all day, so any time that's convenient would be good.

( an address! directions! a map! )

[ensorceler]

[ Well at least she drops the extreme formalities when others do, at least by way of texting. ]

You wish for my help with your art? I am most honored by the invitation, and would not wish to keep your hand at my expense, but I must ask if this is a safe place for a lady to travel in solitude?

audio.

[wolfskin]

My lady, I beg forgiveness for the timing of this message however I heartedly desired to thank you for the tarts you sent by way of Cat. [ Arya be proud, he managed not to blurt out your true name out of habit. ] I know you asked her to keep it secret, trust me when I say she kept the secret well until I asked her to speak truth. I simply could not allow such a kind gift to go unthanked.

So I thank you, my lady, for the most delicious tarts and pray you will allow me to repay you sometime in the future.

[ his piece said, Robb ends the message there with no expectation of response in return. ]

audio.

[ensorceler]

[ She feels the need to respond immediately because he's a king and you don't make kings wait, but Anne feels so empty inside and surreal that it's hard to appreciate his words and promises like she might normally.

There is no smile in her voice, but she is still skilled at sounding pleasant and amiable -- he is clearly not an enemy. ]

You need not go through such trouble for me, Your Grace, as they were not even my best work. I pray you only look after your own humors and that of your most loyal servant Cat in times of such strife and crisis.

NEWBIE-VETERAN MATCHUP

[speakveryclearly]

Congratulations ANNE BOLEYN
You have been assigned the veteran HARUTO SOUMA whom you may contact HERE
Welcome to Exsilium and have a nice day

can i backdate this to yesterday, around 11am; voice;

[ringwizard]

I don't usually think of someone who's been here several months as new... [He doesn't sound particularly judgmental, just considering, like he's been musing on it. He clears his throat. He sounds assured and pleasant, if somewhat tired.]

Well, that doesn't really change anything, does it? My name is Haruto Souma. I got a message about the, ah, Newbie-Veteran Matchups that Kanaya girl was running.

I know it's been a few days, but I thought maybe--I should make myself available, if you needed anything, Miss... Anne, right? [He thinks that's how you say it, anyway.]

It's been a rough few months, so let me know if there's anything I can do to help you out. [There's a pause of three or four seconds. How the hell does he end this without being awkward?]

Have a good day. [As good of one as can be had under the circumstances, anyway. The feed ends.]

fine with me!

[ensorceler]

Master Souma, it is Anne Boleyn, or Mistress Boleyn if you please, and I thank you for your offer and understand your confusion.

I could not claim 'veteran' as it was described, as I still know so little of technology and have only accompanied a persons on one mission. I am in no position to guide any, so there was after all only one option left.

If it is to carry you out of your way, I am hardly in any mood to be instructed if I may be pure of word. Forgive me, for it has been troubling months as you say.

mass text;

[hejhej]

december 4th in the VR. it's a party.

Permavid

[governorkang]

I have a present for you, Miss Boleyn. Where and when can we meet so that I can give it to you?

[The face and voice on the screen are very, very human, but the accent and language match a certain draconian. He's smiling, and standing outside under a bit of shelter from the snow, in a thick winter coat the same dark blue as his cloak.]

[ensorceler]

[ Few people also call her Miss Boleyn, but this is still a little confusing. She also has less patience since Bobby's disappearance and then Jesse's and England is terrible. ]

I am sorry, but who might this be to request my presence so boldly?

[governorkang]

[He would continue to play along with it, but something about her tone suggests it's not the time.]

I am Kang. I hadn't told you I was capable of using magic, had I?

[ensorceler]

My Lord! You speak truth? I was not aware you had control over such sorcery, no.

[ A pause. ]

But I have heard the Initiative taking control of creatures with their technology in such a manner. Is it similar? I would see with my own eyes in person, as you wish.

[ voice ]

[hostage]

Anne, I'm so sorry.

[ voice ]

[ensorceler]

[ It's so much easier to keep composure with letters, but Anne can be quick in keeping her hurried tone in check. He's back, this is hard to process when she had only just accepted his leaving. Does Lisbeth know? She's been more of an open mess than Anne for some reason. ]

Master Pinkman, you have returned. Is this why you are sorry, or for returning home foremost? I cannot fault you for what you have no control over, but I would wish you to say so in person, if you would see me, for I am having trouble trusting my ears now.

[hostage]

[There's a hitch in his breath as he almost takes the Lord's name in vain - but he remembers how much she doesn't like that, leaving an awkward pause.]

...Yeah. Yeah, we should talk for real. Somewhere we can pray.

[ensorceler]

Before that, you must keep your promise. It was not fitting for me to receive my rosary from Saul Goodman.

There is a church in the city, of ill repute and condition, but it holds no others.