[At the stroke of midnight just as the 17th of October comes to a close:]
You forgot MY birthday :( :(
This is the most heartbreaking day. So tragic. So sad. I don't think I'm ever gonna recover.
[Zelos is definitely the first person outside of his own family Bruno has given his birthday too and it's TELLING he's chosen to do it as soon as the next day turns over. This is just a little gentle shitposting between friends. ]
I am as sad as this... I think it's a cat? Is it a cat? I dunno. But I'm as sad as it is:
I'm Blade, a blacksmith. You're new here, right? Sampo is... an acquaintance. He said I could ask you about the thing on his arm.
I've dealt with fast-growing magical parasites in my past life, but they were organic in composition. Even so, I'm confident that I can make something to counter the growth. I just need to know the specifications required for the device.
[Other ships in the Xianzhou had different Plaguemarks. Maybe someone else from a different ship would know about parasitic rock, but it seems less of an Abundance thing to him and more of a Preservation thing, especially given what he saw in his memories of Belobog.]
- What does a "keycrest" normally do and what does it look like? Can it take different forms? - What is it made of? - What are the properties of those materials, if known? - Is severing the link between the parasitic rock and his mana safe? - Anything else you deem important.
If you want money or something for helping out, that's fine. I don't care. I just want to make something that works.
[You know, Zelos knew this message would be coming eventually, but it hardly makes receiving it any easier. No amount of forethought about what he wanted to say prevents him from going blank as he reads it. Nor does it prevent the urge to run, or try to ignore it.
He basically has to fight every part of his natural instincts to stop himself from doing that. As selfish of a bastard as he was, he didn't want anyone else to die thanks to those accursed crystals. Especially when he knows too well how actually brutal it was. ]
So you're the blacksmith huh. Yeah, Sammy mentioned you.
[He reads over the questions, his stomach twisting. These are questions that he's sure Lloyd could answer easily, while he only had basic knowledge. To call himself an expert was laughable.]
Just warning you, I'm not a craftsmen myself. My expertise comes in the form of being the only bastard around with one of these crystals and have, so far, lived to tell the tale, so keep that in mind.
[Not often Zelos gives a disclaimer, but this really wasn't a "fake it 'til you make it" situation]
- Basically keycrests regulates the mana flow between a Cruxis Crystal and their host. Keeps the crystal from siphoning too much. They can come in a lot of forms: chokers, pendents, hand jewelry - just so long as they're attached to the skin somehow.
- Keycrests are made from "inhibitor ore". Basically an ore that can be used to inhibit magic. My current keycrest is made out of Everstone, since the ore used back in Tethe'alla doesn't exist here. If something else would work, I have no idea.
- Absolutely fucking not. Worst case, you could make his mana go out of whack and he'll turn into a monster. Best case, you'll send his organs into shock and he'll suffer from large-scale organ failure. Considering the stage he's already at, I'd say that Crystal's stuck on him for good.
- Important? Don't let that thing touch your skin.
I already told Sammy I don't want money for this. I might have a living selling dick pics, but I'm not a total dick.
there's a guy named Harumasa Asaba on the network, and he's an old, old friend from my past life. He also knows about Phaethon—I've been helping him out for years.
Just wanna give you a heads-up for when you get back from El Nido so you don't wonder who the jokey guy with the bandana is!
[Zelos... wasn't expecting a package from all this, so this definitely comes as a surprise. At first he thought it was one of his fans who managed to find out his address rather than sending it to his PO box, but that concern is washed away when he sees the name and note attached.
Anime nights huh... He's never been invited to one of those. He's not sure he's up to it right now, with his life still getting settled. But... maybe one day. Sure.
... He should probably finally get around to asking Belle what an "anime" is, huh]
[ sometime between the hours of 1am and 3am, A small blue and red squirrel somehow finds itself in your home.
It's in as quickly as it's out, and behind it leaves a pile of about 22 different coloured rubber ducks, as well as a small two-pack of beautiful looking japanese sweets. They look like art, really. When eating them, they're flavoured Earl Grey Tea and Chai. Some flavours are just better than others. Underneath the gifts is a note in big, loopy handwriting. ]
Thanks for being a Pal, and helping out a guy in his time of need. Sampo Koski never forgets his friends, nor does he forget to say thank you! So, THANK YOU! This is just a small token of my adoring affection and unending appreciation. I'll see you around!
[ it's signed with a signature that's so exaggerated you can really only make out the word 'Sam'. ]
[Wrapped in white with a scarlet ribbon, the package is small and unassuming, but it feels decently heavy. Opening it reveals a handcarved wooden box. Inside the box, resting on a black velvet pillow, is a Keycrest.
There is also a card with a handwritten note in surprisingly pretty handwriting.]
[Zelos wasn't expecting any packages at his door. Sure, he gets packages from his fans- but all of those are directed to a PO box at the post office- not his actual home. So this? This gets his attention.
After doing about everything he can think of to make sure the present isn't a trap (don't mind his paranoia), he'll open it. He's expecting some weird present sent from an obsessive fan, something like that.
He wasn't expecting a keycrest. Sure, he helped out with Sampo's keycrest, but it never crossed his mind he'd get one too. And it's a pretty nice one too. Definitely more well made than the one his friends made him a few years ago. With this, he might be able to get his full range of feeling back, his taste buds, his appetite...
...What a weird thing to think about, really. It's been so long, he'd given up getting much better than what he had now. A half-working body seemed like a pretty reasonable price to pay to be living a life free of the Chosen system, he had rationalized.
Not really sure what he did to deserve that price to get waived, he just answered some questions. But.... he's not so self-loathing that he'll look a gifted horse in the mouth.
Eventually he'll send a message to Blade]
Keycrest works great.
Thanks. You didn't have to... but thank you anyway.
[Eous is sitting outside the door this fine morning with a sizable package in its paws. When the door opens, it lifts the package for Zelos to take: a collection of stylish beach clothes and sunglasses, a photo album containing pictures of the other Wilder family members, Eous and Bunbastion included, and a camera.
Tucked into the photo album is a note:]
Happy birthday!
I know you're headed to El Nido soon to beat the cold before it gets here, so I got you some beachwear and sunglasses. I also finally put together that photo album I've been threatening to make for a while, so take it with you when you go. The camera is so you can fill the rest of the pages—take tons of pictures of El Nido for your poor baby sister, stuck in Kaisou!
Love you, bro. Here's to another year.
Love, Belle
PS. I hope I drew her right.
[On the other side of the note is a sketch of Seles—not quite the most accurate sketch, because Belle had been going off what she'd heard from Zelos and has never met her sorta-kinda-sister in her life, but there's a care taken in every penciled line to get it right.]
[He was surprised to see Eous outside his door, but when he realized what was going on? He can't help but grin and give the robot rabbit a fond pat on the head. He'll take the present before shutting the door to look at it, so he can react to it naturally without any prying eyes.
He. really is lucky, to have a sister like her.
The photo album will get set on his desk, where he can easily look at it anytime, while the rest of the stuff goes in his closet. As for the sketch of Seles, well....
He'll send the message through text]
Hey my beautiful Bellflower! Eous delivered your package! Thank you very much, my kindly sister.
Two things! 1). I'll be happy to take some glorious shots with El Nido for the album- but wouldn't it be better if it was photos from a family vacation to El Nido? I got loads of selfies and stuff already online. I mean, sure, I'm naked for a lot of them- but I rather something more special gets in this album, you know?
2.) We're gonna need a frame for your Seles sketch. But speaking of Seles, wanna see a picture of her? That Birthday Skeleton guy gave me one last night.
[Left outside Zelos' door in the early morning is a small package. There's no name left, but the wrapping paper is done so poorly it could only be from Luke.]
[Inside is a pair of ear plugs, styled like an Among Us character.]
[.... Yeah, even without the name, it's REALLY easy to figure out who got him this one. He snorts, taking some time to try to decipher the ear plugs before he sends a message]
Hey thanks for the present, kiddo! Deeply flattered you don't want me to get hit by a bus again either!
But also- why do the earplugs look like lil spacemen?
[ Within Random play, when the sun is sinking and the shadows climb the walls, there is a dramatic display with a card sitting next to it. A small white plate with flower petals (Larkspurs; white and red) littered around it with little crystals to catch the light and make it an eye-catching display. On the plate, 6 Proscuiutto e Melon surround a Gelo di Melone shaped like a heart topped with dark chocolate chips and crushed pistachios, garnished with a mint sprig.
The card reads:
Your Babygirl was far too shy for some reason or another, so I took it upon myself to see it delivered on my own.
[Well then! If this is not a fancy display! After Zelos takes some time to carefully assess if the food's been tampered with, he'll definitely plan to share it with his sister and the twins. It's not every day they get to enjoy a high gourmet treat like this after all!
As for the card, it's not hard to deduce who it could be. But he knows this guy is looking to put Lycaon on the spotlight more for this.... so he'll play along. Next time he's around Lycaon and he's confident Hugo can hear? He'll just have to thank him ever so generously]
[Asch is nothing if not another kind of perfectionist, so the box is wrapped carefully in paper and tied with string. Underneath it's... wrapped again in red foil and a perfect golden bow. By the size and weight it's some kind of very small jewelry box.
There is also a small envelope and card written in elegant flourish:]
Zelos,
We haven't known each other very long so I'm not sure what to write here.
Ruby is commonly associated with passion, nobility, and protection. These rubies aren't magical, though, so don't try anything.
I'm not sure if the trend is to wear one or two, [Is it one earring if you're gay and two if you're bisexual? He may have stood there for twenty minutes trying to google this,] so I got you both.
Happy birthday.
Asch
[Beside this gift and envelope, there is also a delicate melon chiffon cake under a glass cover.]
[Just like with Luke's, it's easy for Zelos to deduce which sibling this one came from. The absolute perfectionism of it all is a dead giveaway before he even fully reads the note. He's grinning as he reads it. The earrings are definitely going to get worn.
He'll send a message out to his brother]
Hey Asch! Thanks for the earrings! They look great on me, so I'll be sure to wear them lots! On both ears!
Oh and thanks for the cake too! You even remembered my love of melon! You're a great little bro, you know?
[On his birthday, Zelos will find a basket full of high-end treats, alcohol and papering supplies. It's clear a lot of money was spent on it to make it a real pamper box. Attached is a note: ]
Happy birthday, Sweetie!!! I wanted to make sure you really treated yourself today, so use this basket for EXACTLY that, and have a faboo day!
[When Zelos receives the gift, it's definitely appreciated. Expensive as it is, it's clear that Zulius has some real good tastes. And since Zelos actually wasn't raised in a barn, he'll be sending a message back]
Hey Zules! Thanks for the birthday basket! Your tastes in alcohol and pampering products is exquisite, you know that?
Also it's been awhile! Tell me the tea, I wanna here it when you can!
[Well this is interesting. He DOES remember August (19) alright. One of the earlier people on the app... aka one of the people who know he's an isekai.
He's a little wary at the sudden communication, but there's no point in trying to hide it]
[Thanks to encouragement from Hugo, Lycaon does end up delivering a gift (Hugo delivers it for him) to Zelos. He keeps it pretty simple--a versatile bucket with homemade candied dried winter melon put in a celophane bag and tied with a red ribbon.
The second thing is a small candle, labeled "Rosewater & Jasmine". A standard gift, seemingly?
The third is a list of movies, along with a hyperlink to a Letterboxd, seemingly Lycaon's own.
Finally, there's a note.]
Zelos,
I will be upfront about things. Hugo was the one who crafted your birthday gift and delivered it to you on my behalf. He told me about it recently and I wanted to make sure credit went where it was due. Then again...you probably already knew that.
I didn't know if you wanted a gift from me. I seem to say the wrong things often, and the idea of giving something incorrectly to you to further the divide felt daunting. But I was overthinking things, and needed the push to do this. So if you'll bear with me...
I've been privy to the information that you like melon, so I made candied winter melon for you. Please enjoy them and share them with your family.
The candle... I hope you do not laugh, but is your scent. It's not something that can be changed with perfume or cologne. This is just what you, Zelos Wilder, are. I am the only wolfman around these parts, so revealing something like this puts me in quite the vulnerable position, but it's just a little glimpse into how I perceive you that others may not.
As for the list of movies...They're ones I've been able to watch on my own time outside of movie nights. You are quite good at analysis, and while I'm not sure why you hide such sharp wit and intellect all the time, I'd like to discuss them with you. I do respect your opinion.
That is, if you want.
P.S. Your birthday next year is the Harvest Moon's Waning Crescent. It symbolizes a period of rest and recuperation. I hope you are able to have some of that this year, after everything you went through.
[ In Zelos' Onlyfans account, there will be an account named AlphaNature that drops a good $50k on him with no request and no note. If Zelos tries to send it back or call the bank, the bank account it came from was closed shortly after the transfer. ]
very late february [cw terminal illness all the way down]
[Who actually gets normal phonecalls anymore? That's probably red flag number one. Number two is that despite the number being a local one, what are the odds Zelos recognizes it off the jump? Maybe, as one would correctly do in such a situation, he doesn't even answer. But whether he picks up or lets it go to voicemail, the message is the same regardless.]
[Identifying herself as calling from Kaisou Central Hospital, a young woman explains in broad strokes that your cousin collapsed during a routine appointment that morning. You know, that cousin you have, Viktor Reveck? That one. And while he's awake and stable now (several hours later), they're keeping him for observation until his condition improves--he said there was no one to call, but I double checked the files and found your number--]
[She gives you a direct line to call her with any questions, and more importantly a room number.]
[Red flag number three is that should you follow through on that you'll find it's a private room. Quiet, by hospital standards, and that's even worse.]
[A normal phonecall on that number is unexpected. Truth be told, only his family and his closest friends even have the number. Everyone else, he has other means to contact-- ways to keep everyone whose not in his very small circle at arms length. So getting a call? Part of him wonders if it's spam-
Until he sees the name on the Caller ID. Kaisou Central Hospital.
He'll answer and he listens. He was going to point out he doesn't have a cousin and maybe this young woman got the wrong number by accident -- but then he hears the name.
Oh. That's right. He guesses they did put each other as their emergency contacts. Long ago, before Zelos had any kind of family or roots in this world. Back when the only people he could come close to relying on where the three other otherworlders who were also stranded in an unknown world.
He listens to everything the woman has to say before hanging up. Then without a second thought, he cancels his entire afternoon schedule and drives over there. It's not too difficult to find the hospital room- though he's not familiar enough with earth hospitals to really know the significance.
When he reaches the room? He taps a couple times on the door frame. There's no bravada or silly antics today. No point in putting on that show right now. ]
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what percentage of isekai group chat is porn
(furry or otherwise)
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do i need to kill him?
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What? What dog walking guy? [HE DON'T KNOW ALL OF LLOYD'S JOBS. But also--]
Also whoever it is, I'm just gonna go ahead and say Pass on the murder. For now!
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cw: suicide mention
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You forgot MY birthday :( :(
This is the most heartbreaking day. So tragic. So sad. I don't think I'm ever gonna recover.
[Zelos is definitely the first person outside of his own family Bruno has given his birthday too and it's TELLING he's chosen to do it as soon as the next day turns over. This is just a little gentle shitposting between friends. ]
I am as sad as this... I think it's a cat? Is it a cat? I dunno. But I'm as sad as it is:
UN: ZW🌹
new phone who this
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text; [dusts off this inbox]
I've dealt with fast-growing magical parasites in my past life, but they were organic in composition. Even so, I'm confident that I can make something to counter the growth. I just need to know the specifications required for the device.
[Other ships in the Xianzhou had different Plaguemarks. Maybe someone else from a different ship would know about parasitic rock, but it seems less of an Abundance thing to him and more of a Preservation thing, especially given what he saw in his memories of Belobog.]
- What does a "keycrest" normally do and what does it look like? Can it take different forms?
- What is it made of?
- What are the properties of those materials, if known?
- Is severing the link between the parasitic rock and his mana safe?
- Anything else you deem important.
If you want money or something for helping out, that's fine. I don't care. I just want to make something that works.
text; blows off the inch of dust from it
He basically has to fight every part of his natural instincts to stop himself from doing that. As selfish of a bastard as he was, he didn't want anyone else to die thanks to those accursed crystals. Especially when he knows too well how actually brutal it was. ]
So you're the blacksmith huh. Yeah, Sammy mentioned you.
[He reads over the questions, his stomach twisting. These are questions that he's sure Lloyd could answer easily, while he only had basic knowledge. To call himself an expert was laughable.]
Just warning you, I'm not a craftsmen myself. My expertise comes in the form of being the only bastard around with one of these crystals and have, so far, lived to tell the tale, so keep that in mind.
[Not often Zelos gives a disclaimer, but this really wasn't a "fake it 'til you make it" situation]
- Basically keycrests regulates the mana flow between a Cruxis Crystal and their host. Keeps the crystal from siphoning too much. They can come in a lot of forms: chokers, pendents, hand jewelry - just so long as they're attached to the skin somehow.
- Keycrests are made from "inhibitor ore". Basically an ore that can be used to inhibit magic. My current keycrest is made out of Everstone, since the ore used back in Tethe'alla doesn't exist here. If something else would work, I have no idea.
- Absolutely fucking not. Worst case, you could make his mana go out of whack and he'll turn into a monster. Best case, you'll send his organs into shock and he'll suffer from large-scale organ failure. Considering the stage he's already at, I'd say that Crystal's stuck on him for good.
- Important? Don't let that thing touch your skin.
I already told Sammy I don't want money for this. I might have a living selling dick pics, but I'm not a total dick.
BLOWS OFF EVEN MORE DUST JFC
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Just wanna give you a heads-up for when you get back from El Nido so you don't wonder who the jokey guy with the bandana is!
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What? But I'm the jokey guy with the bandana in your life!
I leave for a couple months and you're replacing me sis?!?!
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[Attached is a note.]
We do regular anime nights at my house. No pressure, but it's full of good people to be around. You're always welcome.
This is a gift for you and your sister. Enjoy your time together, family is important.
[In the package is an assortment of tea and cookies.]
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Anime nights huh... He's never been invited to one of those. He's not sure he's up to it right now, with his life still getting settled. But... maybe one day. Sure.
... He should probably finally get around to asking Belle what an "anime" is, huh]
text; un: belleoftheboulevard
Not an uncle. He looks like you.
Incidentally, if I come home one night with a messed-up toe chances are I tried to kick the sperm donor's gravestone over.
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There's a delay before he answers, when he looks at the link that belle linked. And it catches him by surprise.]
What the hell?
That's not the guy that's been hanging outside the store.
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[ APRIL 1ST ]
It's in as quickly as it's out, and behind it leaves a pile of about 22 different coloured rubber ducks, as well as a small two-pack of beautiful looking japanese sweets. They look like art, really. When eating them, they're flavoured Earl Grey Tea and Chai. Some flavours are just better than others. Underneath the gifts is a note in big, loopy handwriting. ]
Thanks for being a Pal, and helping out a guy in his time of need. Sampo Koski never forgets his friends, nor does he forget to say thank you! So, THANK YOU! This is just a small token of my adoring affection and unending appreciation. I'll see you around!
[ it's signed with a signature that's so exaggerated you can really only make out the word 'Sam'. ]
delivery;
There is also a card with a handwritten note in surprisingly pretty handwriting.]
One good turn deserves another.
Blade
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After doing about everything he can think of to make sure the present isn't a trap (don't mind his paranoia), he'll open it. He's expecting some weird present sent from an obsessive fan, something like that.
He wasn't expecting a keycrest. Sure, he helped out with Sampo's keycrest, but it never crossed his mind he'd get one too. And it's a pretty nice one too. Definitely more well made than the one his friends made him a few years ago. With this, he might be able to get his full range of feeling back, his taste buds, his appetite...
...What a weird thing to think about, really. It's been so long, he'd given up getting much better than what he had now. A half-working body seemed like a pretty reasonable price to pay to be living a life free of the Chosen system, he had rationalized.
Not really sure what he did to deserve that price to get waived, he just answered some questions. But.... he's not so self-loathing that he'll look a gifted horse in the mouth.
Eventually he'll send a message to Blade]
Keycrest works great.
Thanks. You didn't have to... but thank you anyway.
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delivery, 09/08
Tucked into the photo album is a note:]
Happy birthday!
I know you're headed to El Nido soon to beat the cold before it gets here, so I got you some beachwear and sunglasses. I also finally put together that photo album I've been threatening to make for a while, so take it with you when you go. The camera is so you can fill the rest of the pages—take tons of pictures of El Nido for your poor baby sister, stuck in Kaisou!
Love you, bro. Here's to another year.
Love, Belle
PS. I hope I drew her right.
[On the other side of the note is a sketch of Seles—not quite the most accurate sketch, because Belle had been going off what she'd heard from Zelos and has never met her sorta-kinda-sister in her life, but there's a care taken in every penciled line to get it right.]
un: ZW | text
He. really is lucky, to have a sister like her.
The photo album will get set on his desk, where he can easily look at it anytime, while the rest of the stuff goes in his closet. As for the sketch of Seles, well....
He'll send the message through text]
Hey my beautiful Bellflower! Eous delivered your package! Thank you very much, my kindly sister.
Two things!
1). I'll be happy to take some glorious shots with El Nido for the album- but wouldn't it be better if it was photos from a family vacation to El Nido? I got loads of selfies and stuff already online. I mean, sure, I'm naked for a lot of them- but I rather something more special gets in this album, you know?
2.) We're gonna need a frame for your Seles sketch. But speaking of Seles, wanna see a picture of her? That Birthday Skeleton guy gave me one last night.
also delivery
[Inside is a pair of ear plugs, styled like an Among Us character.]
Guess I could have a worse older brother.
Nah, for real, thank you for everything though.
Don't get hit by a bus again.
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Hey thanks for the present, kiddo! Deeply flattered you don't want me to get hit by a bus again either!
But also- why do the earplugs look like lil spacemen?
Sort of a Delivery
The card reads:
Your Babygirl was far too shy for some reason or another, so I took it upon myself to see it delivered on my own.
Happy Birthday, Manager Trois ]
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As for the card, it's not hard to deduce who it could be. But he knows this guy is looking to put Lycaon on the spotlight more for this.... so he'll play along. Next time he's around Lycaon and he's confident Hugo can hear? He'll just have to thank him ever so generously]
9/8, left on the dining table
Inside, resting on plush velvet, is a set of dangling ruby earrings.
There is also a small envelope and card written in elegant flourish:]
Zelos,
We haven't known each other very long so I'm not sure what to write here.
Ruby is commonly associated with passion, nobility, and protection. These rubies aren't magical, though, so don't try anything.
I'm not sure if the trend is to wear one or two, [Is it one earring if you're gay and two if you're bisexual? He may have stood there for twenty minutes trying to google this,] so I got you both.
Happy birthday.
Asch
[Beside this gift and envelope, there is also a delicate melon chiffon cake under a glass cover.]
un: ZW | text
He'll send a message out to his brother]
Hey Asch! Thanks for the earrings! They look great on me, so I'll be sure to wear them lots! On both ears!
Oh and thanks for the cake too! You even remembered my love of melon! You're a great little bro, you know?
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delivery 8th Sept
Happy birthday, Sweetie!!! I wanted to make sure you really treated yourself today, so use this basket for EXACTLY that, and have a faboo day!
Lots of love,
Zules xoxo
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Hey Zules! Thanks for the birthday basket! Your tastes in alcohol and pampering products is exquisite, you know that?
Also it's been awhile! Tell me the tea, I wanna here it when you can!
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He's a little wary at the sudden communication, but there's no point in trying to hide it]
Sure. August the tailor and bird guy, right?
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Christmas Delivery 12/25;
The second thing is a small candle, labeled "Rosewater & Jasmine". A standard gift, seemingly?
The third is a list of movies, along with a hyperlink to a Letterboxd, seemingly Lycaon's own.
Finally, there's a note.]
Zelos,
I will be upfront about things. Hugo was the one who crafted your birthday gift and delivered it to you on my behalf. He told me about it recently and I wanted to make sure credit went where it was due. Then again...you probably already knew that.
I didn't know if you wanted a gift from me. I seem to say the wrong things often, and the idea of giving something incorrectly to you to further the divide felt daunting. But I was overthinking things, and needed the push to do this. So if you'll bear with me...
I've been privy to the information that you like melon, so I made candied winter melon for you. Please enjoy them and share them with your family.
The candle... I hope you do not laugh, but is your scent. It's not something that can be changed with perfume or cologne. This is just what you, Zelos Wilder, are. I am the only wolfman around these parts, so revealing something like this puts me in quite the vulnerable position, but it's just a little glimpse into how I perceive you that others may not.
As for the list of movies...They're ones I've been able to watch on my own time outside of movie nights. You are quite good at analysis, and while I'm not sure why you hide such sharp wit and intellect all the time, I'd like to discuss them with you. I do respect your opinion.
That is, if you want.
P.S. Your birthday next year is the Harvest Moon's Waning Crescent. It symbolizes a period of rest and recuperation. I hope you are able to have some of that this year, after everything you went through.
Merry Christmas,
-Lycaon 🌕
The day the barcelona group should be returning
very late february [cw terminal illness all the way down]
[Identifying herself as calling from Kaisou Central Hospital, a young woman explains in broad strokes that your cousin collapsed during a routine appointment that morning. You know, that cousin you have, Viktor Reveck? That one. And while he's awake and stable now (several hours later), they're keeping him for observation until his condition improves--he said there was no one to call, but I double checked the files and found your number--]
[She gives you a direct line to call her with any questions, and more importantly a room number.]
[Red flag number three is that should you follow through on that you'll find it's a private room. Quiet, by hospital standards, and that's even worse.]
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Until he sees the name on the Caller ID. Kaisou Central Hospital.
He'll answer and he listens. He was going to point out he doesn't have a cousin and maybe this young woman got the wrong number by accident -- but then he hears the name.
Oh. That's right. He guesses they did put each other as their emergency contacts. Long ago, before Zelos had any kind of family or roots in this world. Back when the only people he could come close to relying on where the three other otherworlders who were also stranded in an unknown world.
He listens to everything the woman has to say before hanging up. Then without a second thought, he cancels his entire afternoon schedule and drives over there. It's not too difficult to find the hospital room- though he's not familiar enough with earth hospitals to really know the significance.
When he reaches the room? He taps a couple times on the door frame. There's no bravada or silly antics today. No point in putting on that show right now. ]
No one to call, huh?
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