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[lefthemisphere]

 

"It's Chuck. Leave a message."

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November 15th

[righthemisphere]

It's a nothing day, November 15th. Nothing special in particular at all. But when Chuck gets back from town the house is warm and full of nice smells coming from the kitchen. Raleigh has some music playing, which he hums to as he works.

Spaghetti is draped lazily over the back of the couch.

What a domestic setting.

Only Raleigh has also taken a page out of Chuck's book and strung hundreds of paper hearts around the house. From the ceiling, from every piece of furniture, it's something he's clearly been working in for a while in his spare time. All those nights out in the barn when he couldn't sleep and didn't want to disturb Chuck.

[lefthemisphere]

It's very domestic, and Chuck is surprised when he comes in, laying his coat over the couch next to Spaghetti before heading to look into the house proper.

So...so many hearts. He's surprised, pleasantly so, but extremely confused as he pops his head in the kitchen.

"Ray? What's the occasion?"

[righthemisphere]

He looks up and smiles, wide and genuine as he wipes his hands on his apron.

"Happy one year, baby."

[lefthemisphere]

He's coming right over to Raleigh and getting up in his way, draping himself over his partner like a limpet.

"One year?"

[righthemisphere]

"Well," Raleigh says as he gathers Chuck up against him.

"I realised the other day that October meant a year since we left home.. and we got together before Thanksgiving.. so why not today?"

Christmas Delivery

[lightthedarkness]

[Wrapped up in a bright red and white box is a plate of bought snowflake cookies.

Attached is a note with a little rabbit doodle:]

Happy Holidays!
Love,
Usagi

[righthemisphere]

Babe where are you? Have you seen the network?

[bombrun]

no, ray. i don't doomscroll like you

Well since you’re going to be like that

[righthemisphere]

rude but ok

Tldr then we need to build and pilot a jaeger I volunteered us for a mission

can't be helped; 1/2

[bombrun]

wait

[bombrun]

you did WHAT?

[righthemisphere]

A paleblood named Paul had a vision of a kaiju making landfall in one month’s time. If it happens then the city is gone.

I spoke to him about the only way I know to fight kaiju. So we need a jaeger. And that jaeger will need pilots.

Action; Backdated to Christmas

[survivalthroughhate]

[Maul's fiendish delight in the holiday means he's once again broken into people's houses and used all the stealth he possesses to leave those he likes a gift or two. Sometimes, he even goes right down the chimney like a demented version of Santa Claus. He leaves Chuck's and Raleigh's together so they'll open them up together. Apparently, he's taken the "birthday bean theme" of Raleigh's to heart! He also leaves a small note addressed to both.]

I hope this is to both your tastes. Merry Christmas. ~Maul

mid-january sometime idk

[falsify]

[ he would've gotten in touch sooner but he's been, uh. distracted. but hey at least he has the good sense to realise chuck might prefer text over anything else right now ]

[ is that gonna stop him being a dick? absolutely not ]

So how are the breasts treating you?

[bombrun]

ur a dick

but they're kinda fun

[falsify]

The whole thing's got to be a lot to adjust to though.

[bombrun]

well, YEAH.

[ is he okay? not really. He's frustrated and terrified he's going to be friggin' stuck like this forever. ]

[falsify]

Would a visit from a big dog help?

I can also bring whiskey.

invite delivered by Fritter; February 12th

[arclightning]

You're Invited


Join us on February 20th at the entrance of the Raccoon Room at sundown for Wu and Mako's bonding ceremony. Stay for the party.

—Mako & Wu

this letter shows up at any time after the start of april.

[oldhound]

Chuck,

If you're getting this now I'm likely already gone. I know we didn't see each other but the few times or even really get the chance to get to know each other aside from that.
Too late for that, I suppose.

The biggest takeaway from all this is you've got that big dumb idiot Raleigh to look after you. He's got more heart than anything, so I'm guessing you're the brains of the whole operation, eh?

Works out then. You'll balance each other out and I'm happy that the two of you found support in each other for that. It's important. Being the clever one comes with its own responsibilities which is why I want you to think long and hard about what I've got to say here.

Attached is a length of red thread, virtually unbreakable without some hefty magic, it's Ariadne's thread and yeah, mate, from the myth. It's been partially enchanted already and it should help whoever uses it to stay connected to the person they choose to leave this place with.

You've got a bigger hurdle than most, though, because of the nature of how things went down where you're from. I don't have enough magic to pull off a miracle like that, old son. Not here at least. Use what blood powers you've got here, I think reaching out to Doorway might help as well, but I'm not sure. There's some research in there if you can make sense of it. If you can't talk to the girls at the shop, Luna and Willow. They can translate my rubbish.

At the end of the day, if you do find out there's a way to get you both somewhere whole and together I think that choice belongs more on your side of things than anything. Coming back from that---it's not easy. Leaves marks.

I know it's a heavy note to leave you on. I still hope it helps. Don't let your man drive you too out of your head, yeah?

Take care, old son,
John Constantine

Accidental video; un: darkness

[survivalthroughhate]

[A memory starts to play out. It's from when Maul was a small child, maybe five or six years old, so the edges of it are worn and a little fuzzy. He wakes up as the sun starts to shine in through the windows. Next to him is his brother, Savage, a few years younger than him, and not having fully received all his tattoos yet.

He wakes Savage up. "How're you feeling today?"

Savage turns to look at his big brother, eyes full of adoration and love. "'m okay," he mumbles.

Maul smiles. Savage was born a weakling by the standards of Dathomir but Maul doesn't care. He loves his little brother dearly and protects him from anything that might harm him. Some days, he feels too sickly to leave the bed, but it looks like today is a good day. Maul smiles. "C'mon then, let's go play!"

They get out of bed, grab some meat from the kitchen to eat, and then head off into the Nightbrother village to play with some of the other boys. It's the usual things little boys will do, playing hide-and-seek, tag, wrestling around with each other, and other such games that only make sense to small children. They play for most of the day before they head back home, tired, sweaty, and full of happiness.

It's a simple memory but one Maul holds close to his heart. He doesn't have a lot of happy ones from his childhood after his master came for him. This one from before that time is kept cherished in his hearts.]

[lefthemisphere]

[ well thats -- cute as hell, though Chuck isn't sure why the fuck this is playing out on his Omni. He's too stunned to interrupt, but once it's finished, the recording cutting off, he clears his throat, and replies -- ]

Uh, Maul? Reckon that wasn't on purpose...?

[survivalthroughhate]

What....? [Maul's unsure of why Chuck is contacting him until he realizes what has happened. Then he grumbles at Venge.] ....We need to find out what's causing this before any more get sent out.

[Then he turns his attention back to Chuck. As for Maul himself, the background of the video shows that he's in his ship, having made it a hideout since all these memories of a very personal nature have been going out.]

......No, I didn't. It seems to be something that's been happening for several days now.

[lefthemisphere]

[ Yeah, Chuck can understand the hiding out thing - if his past had been blasted like that? He'd be fuckin' pissed. It's already a worry, with everyone else's showing up on the network like some kind of family video night. ]

I've noticed. You alright?

[ Like, what Chuck saw this time wasn't bad. But there's been some stuff on the network that hasn't been so 'cute'. ]

[survivalthroughhate]

That depends entirely on your definition of alright.

[He's not screaming and crying in someone's arms anymore so at least there's that. But Maul definitely doesn't feel very happy right now.]