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"You know who this is, leave a message if it's important."

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[unhappy]

[ The message just starts with Emerald making the world's most annoyed noise. ]

Mercury, I tried. Why isn't it legal to kill people if they're being really annoying?

[sarcaskick]

Which people are we talking about THIS time?

[solar_flare]

[There's just a sigh on the other end, though that's in response to the no answer and a beep thing.]

Where are you? The nurses said you ditched your hospital bed.

[There's silence for a moment, almost as if she expects an answer. She doesn't, she's just trying to find the right words. There's a lot she wants to say, but to him, not a machine.]

I know you probably don't want to talk about what happened. I don't blame you. But...

Just.

Call me. All right?

[There's another long pause, but this time, the words don't come at all. So she hangs up, frowning at the ceiling as she taps her thumb against the comm device. Then she rolls onto her side to get some sleep.]

text; backdated to 15th shortly after she and yang argued

[whiteas]

Will you please talk to Yang?
I just had a fight with her because she wanted me to tell her about your past.
I'm absolutely not saying you have to tell her anything, but at least let her know you're okay.

(I'd like to know you're OK too but after what she said happened, I can't imagine you are. LMK if you need anything!)

[sarcaskick]

[ seen at 8:41 pm ]

[solar_flare]

[Ding! Wow, Mercury has a new message! There's a picture attached. It's from Yang so. Probably not something incredibly serious. And if he thinks so, he's right.]



The sequel comes out in December. You know which game. Get ready to taste defeat because I'm ready for this.

Text - October 23rd

[solar_flare]

[Yeah, she's not reaching out to him until the next day, she needed some time to cool off and go back over that conversation.]

I'm not mad, just irritated. Don't freak out, it happens. Will drop off a new garbage can today or tomorrow, got some errands to run in the area.

We're still dancing together.

--YXL

[Voice]

[solar_flare]

I think you'll be happy to know I signed up for a way less dangerous bounty this time. Looks like Weiss and Sun signed up for it too! Just wanted to give you a heads up anyway, since that seems like a...I dunno...a girlfriend thing to do? I guess?

[And so he doesn't have to 'go for a walk' while waiting for her to come back.]

Anyway, just thought I'd let you know. Hope work is going good!

[Voice]

[sarcaskick]

And here I thought this would be an invitation for a double date. I think Sun really likes me.

[ He isn't sure when the last time he spoke to Sun was.

...

Has he ever said a fucking word to Sun Wukong jesus christ ]

When are you getting started?

[Voice - November 9th, Morning]

[solar_flare]

[It's a year three days late, but there's finally a 'ping!' in response. Or maybe it's a special ringtone. Or just a vibration if he put the communicator into silent mode. Either way, he's got a call. And it's from Yang.]

Are you still there?

No, I mean, of course you are. Stupid question, I just checked.

Look, I know it's been a long time. A really long time. And I'm not expecting everything to be the same. I'd just--

...nnn...

I really...really...want to hear your voice again. So if you're there? Let me know.

...I missed you.

[Voice - November 9th, Morning]

[sarcaskick]

[ Unlike some people, he answers almost immediately - as soon as he sees who's contacting him he opens the message, and upon hearing her voice he has to lean back against the wall of the tunnel with his eyes closed, breathing a long, relieved sigh that barely begins to scratch the surface of the amount of stress he'd accumulated over the past couple days. ]

You owe me a movie, Mrs. Black.

[ Its impossible to disguise the relief in his voice. ]

Where the hell are you? The Grand Ice Queen and I followed your trail to Fayren and into some cave system, are you in here somewhere?

[Voice - After they learn the location of the asylum]

[solar_flare]

I've got a favor to ask, and it's a big one.

[No playful banter in Yang's voice this time. In fact, she sounds more than a little pissed.]

Weiss's garbage dad stuck her in an insane asylum in Nova City. She didn't go willingly. I need you to look the other way for an hour or two while me, Sun, and Jaune bust her out.

Can you do that?

[gastronomics]

[ But Mercury had you considered that she would literally fill up your entire voicemail with crying noises if you didn't cooperate. Hope you didn't need to be called!! For emergencies!!!

AND IF THAT DOESNT WORK, YOU BET YOUR ASS SHES GONNA WAYPOINT UP TO HIS DOOR AND SIT DOWN IN FRONT OF IT AND JUST WHINE UNTIL HE OPENS IT AND TELLS HER HER ASS LOOKS GOOD.

DO YOU THINK YOU CAN BEAT THIS MERCURY, DO YOU WANT TO TRY, WHY DO YOU THINK RYO LOOKS SO BROKEN ALL THE TIME AND RARELY FIGHTS HER IN ANYTHING BUT THE KITCHEN!!! ]

[sarcaskick]

[ You know what the great thing about technology is?

Headphones.

Unstoppable force, meet the immovable wall. ]

[solar_flare]

[Well she WAS going to call and nudge him to just be nice to Alice and make her day, but what the heck? His voicemail is full! She'll call one more time, figuring he's just on the other line.]

[Nothin'.]

2 Missed Calls

text

[sarcaskick]

alice is doing a thing

Text - Friday Dec 15

[reachnotflexibility]

Schnee asked me to help out on an experiment for the GSRF tomorrow into Sunday so I won't be around unless something major happens.

Keep me posted if anything goes down.

Text - Friday Dec 15

[sarcaskick]

Anything interesting? I know I'm usually the one to go off and have fun without you but indulge my curiosity

text;

[whiteas]

FYI: Remnant is Remnant. I'm going to keep to remembering that. But if I were you, I would.. ask someone else to go to the Dream Docks before either you or Yang do. Just to be on the safe side, before one of you gets memories you can't take back.

text;

[sarcaskick]

or you could just give me a summary

is she alright instead of being all vague about it

[whiteas]

I assume you're going to be the godfather of Emerald's illicit spawn?

[ Emerald pranked Jaune in an awful way, then he told Weiss and now she's got a duty to seek vengeance for Jaune. ]

[sarcaskick]

... I'm what, now?

[Text]

[solar_flare]

Call me when you've got a sec.

P.S. Garrus calibrated my communicator. Woohoo! Goodbye typos1

[Voice]

[sarcaskick]

This is me, calling. Also, you might want to get a refund for that calibration. So, so close!

action;

[unhappy]

[ Emerald is just minding her own business tonight! Just making some frozen waffles in the toaster. She has a little bit of a headache, but otherwise it seems like she may have had the day off today. (Whether or not Johnny approved it is questionable.)

Ultimately, she decides that she has had a bad couple of weeks and deserves to put a scoop of ice cream on top of that waffle, so it basically looks like a delicious nightmare for your health. Comfort food, which she had on idea she was going to need when the news "broke." ]

action;

[sarcaskick]

[ Mercury comes home from work just little later than usual - Emerald hadn't decided on her day-off status in the morning before he left, and he wanted to make sure she was home when he got there. When he walks in he gives her a look, seeming to hesitate before he closes the door behind himself. ]

Hey, Em.

[ No quips, no overdramatic sigh of relief at another day done. He seems... reserved, as he hangs up his jacket by the door, seeming to aimlessly walk about for a moment or two before taking a seat not too far from her. ]

So... look. I know this is going to sound sappy, but you know you can talk to me about things, right?

[Text - Dated whenever Winter's thing is over]

[solar_flare]

Wide awake again. I know you didn't want any details, so there are two main things I think you should know about.

1. Things turned out okay. We fought. Pretty good fight! You're not dead or in jail.
2. Cinder is gone. Not sure what happened to her, might be dead. Emerald had a breakdown when it happened, so I don't know whether or not she'd handle it well if she went to the Dream Docks for an update. She might be changed here, but you know her better than I do. That's why I thought you should know, in case that comes up.

Let me know when you're free. We'll hang out.

[text]

[sarcaskick]

"i know you didn't want details, so here are some details"

you had one job, yang

one job





congrats on not being dead

[ "glad you're okay" ]

[Morning Delivery - No Yangs Here]

[solar_flare]

[Oh shit, is that a big glitzy gift basket on Mercury's desk when he heads in to work? Why yes. Yes it is. The whole thing is wrapped in pink gauze, knotted at the top with a sparkly heart-studded tie, and a card taped to the handle that says 'Merc' in bold letters...written within the shape of a drawn red heart, naturally. Though the gauze isn't completely transparent, it's easy to see that there are some packages stuffed inside, wrapped in white heart-spattered paper. On each gift is written a short note...a pun...that gives some indication of what's inside.]

Card
He actually read the card first? FOR REAL? If not, this is your chance to skip ahead to the gifts and come back later.
Ready?
Mercury,
You know, I wish I could write a poem or something fancy like that. But since neither of us are really fancy people, I guess that's fine, right? Valentine's Day isn't your thing, sure, but doing something nice for you is my thing, so I guess you're just going to have to deal with it! ♥
Anyway, I just want to let you know how much I care about you. Like, l-word level care. I'm not saying that because I expect any romantic declarations or grand gestures. You give me all I need, just by being there for me every time I needed you. The things you do, the way you treat me...it's better than anything you could say, you know?
Thanks, for helping me get stronger, and carrying me through those few times when I had to be weak. You're the best boyfriend I could ever have.
Bear Hugs and Kisses,
Yang

Gift #1
'Because I never want our time together to be brief.'
This one probably comes as no surprise. It's not like she's been hinting about it pretty much from the beginning, even before they started dating officially. If he wants to model them off and send her a picture, Yang won't object to that. ...But Garrus might.

Gift #2
'Baby, you were scent from heaven!'
Honestly, Yang has no idea what kind of cologne Mercury even likes. But the art for this scent was so friggin' badass, she had to get it. Hopefully it isn't terrible.

Gift #3
'You totally rock my world!
It's a rock. What the shit, that's not romantic. --Oh wait, there's a note taped to the bottom that says 'Just kidding!' with a USB drive taped to it. Insert it into your computer and it's a list of power ballads that Yang likes, and thought he might enjoy too.

Gift #4
'There's no one I like bed-der than you.'
Oh ho ho, looks like it's some black silk sheets. Probably best to save those for the summer...or when Yang gets cuddly, she's way too warm.

Gift #5
'I dig you a choc-a-LOT!
It wouldn't be Valentine's Day without a metric ton of chocolates. Nothing clever here, just a traditional classic assortment of flavored truffles.

Gift #6
'Your affection cures what ales me!'
A four-pack of beer! ...GINGER BEER!

Gift #7
'I'm STAR-ting to fall for you!'
This one is just an envelope. Inside, however, is a pair of tickets to the planeterium. He said he likes watching the sky, so...why not watch space?

Gift #8
'When we get together, it's dino-mite!'
Wow, the stupid pun is even printed on the gift itself. Maybe she should go into marketing. Either way, that's about as manly as a stuffed animal can get, and it'll look cute on his desk. Take it.

Gift #9
'I hope all these puns aren't too corny for you.'
This gift is one that Yang actually made herself. Popcorn is his favorite food, so she made it valentine-y, by stirring in a little strawberry gelatin with the corn syrup to give it that red color and a sweet fruity flavor.

Gift #10
'Whenever you needle-little lovin', you know who to call!'
This present isn't wrapped, because that might be dangerous. It's a little desk cactus! And the middle heart has googly-eyes loosely glued onto it. He can take those off.

Gift #11
'I adore you, it's understhood!
This package is tucked away more toward the bottom, and it's squishy to the touch. Inside is a warm gray hoodie with his winged shoe logo emblazoned on the back in steel blue. It should keep him warm when Yang's not around to do the job.

Gift #12
'I'll never be a fair-leather friend.'
This package is flat and palm-sized. It's also got a strong scent to it even before it's unwrapped. Inside is a boot-shaped air freshener that smells like leather.

Gift #13
'You push all the right buttons.'
Why, it's the greatly anticipated sequel to the best-selling RPG/first-person-shoot-em-up video game of 2017: Kill Butt 2! Rated M for Major Explosions of Blood.

Gift #14
'You've got the key that unlocks my heart.'
This one is an envelope with a small lump inside. Unseal the flap, and written underneath is an additional note that simply says 'For luck!' Tucked inside is a three-inch lock of gold hair, neatly tied with a small orange ribbon.