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[omnicrafter]

"In your darkest hour, in the blackest night... think of me, and I will be with you. Always. For where else could I go? Who else could I love but you?"

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[ Text | Irhya ]

[menphina]

Oi, Irhya. Got a moment?

[omnicrafter]

Of course. What can I do for you?

» A Starlight Delivery! «

[menphina]

You have a delivery!! ... Left for Irhya wherever they may be, with a loving little card, is a [ present - an adorable little guy with a light, pretty shawl in sky shades of blue-to-violet and some questionable BL zines... that might have some familiar sounding characters! ] - "Sometimes a hug can be the best medicine, even when you're gloomy. Looking after yourself, before others, is what means more! Happy Starlight!"

Misfire; handle: cehdra

[stabbersinyerfambles]

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[omnicrafter]

That... is a hawk.

What are you doing with a picture of a hawk, anyway?

text; backdated to slightly after leaving fort harmony

[unevoke]

you made it out of there okay?

[omnicrafter]

Fortunately, yes.

Could be better, but I'm managing. How about you?

text; un: riku

[culpable_deuteragonist]

[ Guess what, Irhya? Riku thought about it. For a few days. And now he's here to see if that offer to talk is still good. ]

Hey.
Few days ago you offered to talk.

[omnicrafter]

Indeed I did.

Did you have a change of heart?

Action

[goldenglasses]

[Vash had told her a time and place to meet him. He even tried to dress up a little bit.

Okay, so he was in his red jacket still and his hair still looks like a broom, but he put on his best gloves! He didn't have a lot of clothing options as a submissive who has recently lost his dominate.

He'll smile brightly when Irhya arrives at the agreed upon time and location.] Hey there! You look great!

[omnicrafter]

Ah... thanks.

[It sounded like an informal sort of thing, so she just went with her indigo blazer and black skirt, hoping she wasn't going to be embarrassed if he ended up doing something particular. But it seems she was nervous for nothing, so she perks up, grinning.]

So, you must have a favorite place, right? I'm not usually one to indulge in pastries to such excess, but... I guess I can be bad about it, just for today.

text | un: desch

[crystaltower]

It has come to my attention that others have seen into my dreams.

If you were one of them, please accept my apologies.

[omnicrafter]

What?

Oh.

[It took her a second to recognize the username.

...Oh, G'raha...]

Why apologize? If anything, I should be the one apologizing. I made a liar of myself, didn't I?

(Jan 16)

[emet_sulk]

[ At some apparently random day of the month, there is a box left outside Irhya's apartment door. It's fairly plain, with only a dark blue ribbon to hold it shut. But there appears to be shifting sounds coming from inside...

Should she open the box, she will find a small kitten coloured dark grey-blue. It sports a pair of diminutive whiskers which give a light shock when touched. A baby coeurl.

There is no card or note left behind but it carries the same sort of aetheric feel that her Amaurotine minion does. ]

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[omnicrafter]

[Yeah, like she wouldn't put two and two together within two seconds of seeing it.

Irhya marches herself to Hades's door and knocks, crossing her arms and looking at him at a slight angle when he opens it. There is a very peculiar smile on her face, though.]

Don't think I don't know who sent it, you. How did you know it was my nameday, anyway?

un: thearchivist; text

[compellingstatement]

I've been asked to pass along information from Jophrey Lethe regarding the man known as Emet-Selch:

Emet-Selch struck a deal with the Creator of LIEs to use some sort of power from your world that he possesses in exchange for the Creator preventing all Warriors of Light currently in Duplicity from leaving. I don't have proof of this. Jophrey's incapable of confirming. I don't have any interest in discussing it or the politics. I'm just passing along a message.

[omnicrafter]

What the hell is that supposed to mean?!

Is Jophrey okay?

text; un: azwel

[lovesuwithknives]

Dear Madam

We have not met, but I pray this missive finds you well and is not too grave an imposition.
My name is Azwel, and I write on a matter regarding one known to both of us, a one Jophrey Lethe. He requested that I employ my skills to track his aether and escry the events concerning his return to this world from the Void. I have done so and what I have found is most distressing.

It appears an individual known as Emet-Selch has struck a deal with the Creator to insure that none of the Warriors of Light from his world are able to return home. I doubt this Creator's capacity to honour any kind of bargain, but I do not doubt his cruelty, which would easily insure that he does prevent such a return, if through nothing more than mean-spiritedness.

I would advise caution in pursuing this matter with Emet-Selch, if only for Jophrey's sake.
Whilst tracking his aether I discovered it is bound inextricably to that of Emet-Selch.
Their souls are literally bound, the implications of which are disturbing.

Futhermore, Jophrey himself has been in some way ensorcelled so that he cannot speak directly of these events. A fraught situation, indeed! However, should you require aid or further information I am at your disposal.

Yours,
Azwel

[omnicrafter]

Oh, Twelve help me.

I recall that the "attempt" the Creator made to send someone home ended up being a hoax intended to win our favor, but is it possible he really could do the opposite instead...?

Even so, I can't just sit here and let him run around doing whatever he wants to us. Jophrey not least of all, but I... had really been looking forward to the day I finally got to return home. I will not let him take that away from us.

I appreciate the contact. Thank you. He's otherwise unharmed, though, right? Just a bit weakened?

« text » un: matriarch [ after mirror world stuff ]

[menphina]

Hoy, Irhya.
Guessing you've already heard what we've all been told.
Checked in with the other two as well.
I'm not sure what to make of this situation outside of a confrontation with Emmy, but I don't know how much good that will do.
You alright?

[omnicrafter]

Yeah, I heard.

Already done it. His reasoning is stupid and I'm still pissed at him. Absolute arsehole thought he was killing two birds with one stone by helping Elidibus and "protecting" us from a death he wasn't certain we could avoid, from the sound of it.

But I'll manage.

Voice | un: Jophrey

[gutteringlight]

[ Immediately after this conversation, Irhya gets a voice message.

Jophrey's voice is strangely dull and without cadence. ]

'Twould seem I have you to thank for Emet-Selch demanding more of me than he has already. You have my gratitude.

[ And then he hangs up. ]

February 14

[crystaltower]

For Valentiones, Irhya will receive a small, decorative gift bag of dark chocolate cookies sprinkled with dried raspberries. They are quite clearly handmade, and come accompanied by a small, handwritten notecard.

Beautiful Irhya,

How I wish there were words to convey the depth of what I feel when I behold you. Would that we could have more time together, so that I might learn to better convey the hope and joy your smile gives me. I fear a handful of cookies is a paltry token of my appreciation, yet I hope you will enjoy them.

Yours,
G'raha

Feb 14

[emet_sulk]

[ After some time to process the fact he got anything at all from this day-- ]

Why did you leave chocolates for me?

[omnicrafter]

What do you mean, why. I told you what happens on this holiday, didn't I?

DELIVERY (March 14, 'White Day')

[emet_sulk]

[ A small box of handmade chocolates is left outside Irhya's door a short time before she returns home. As before, it's in a plain but tasteful box tied with a simple ribbon, a plastic tray inside holding the neatly-arranged pieces.

A card is threaded through the ribbon: ]

To Irhya,

A token of appreciation for your gesture on Valentione's Day.

- Hades