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"You've reached Steven Stone. Leave a message, and I'll get back to you as soon as I can."
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"You've reached Steven Stone. Leave a message, and I'll get back to you as soon as I can."
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[ well. that sure was a scolding that he got. but still, steven can't say that he feels guilty; it's all a culmination of misunderstandings, but it doesn't seem like anyone is willing to budge.
he won't pursue any more conversation, but he does send one text. ]
Think what you will. But I don't threaten people, much less children. I hoped you'd have a little more faith in me than that.
[ and that's the end of that. ]
he won't pursue any more conversation, but he does send one text. ]
Think what you will. But I don't threaten people, much less children. I hoped you'd have a little more faith in me than that.
[ and that's the end of that. ]
[Edgeworth has been feeling really good since he made an offering to Occidi. Maybe it's because he did his civic duty and appeased that spirit after he, Athena and Hiro dealt with her...well, improperly. By giving a dead offering. Yeah.
Since he's got energy and time to spare, he places a call to Steven, since they hadn't spoken in a while.]
Good afternoon, Steven. It's been a while; if you have the time, would you like to have some tea?
Since he's got energy and time to spare, he places a call to Steven, since they hadn't spoken in a while.]
Good afternoon, Steven. It's been a while; if you have the time, would you like to have some tea?
[ ohhhhhh my god. he's actually quite relieved to hear edgeworth offer to go out - a calming cup of tea is what he needs to clear his head, and he knows that he can converse with the other and be understood. ]
It has been, hasn't it? [ said with a bit of a sigh. ] I'd like that. Is there any particular place you'd like to meet?
It has been, hasn't it? [ said with a bit of a sigh. ] I'd like that. Is there any particular place you'd like to meet?
[That is not comforting. There's a flash in his eyes that implies as much and then it's extinguished- sure, then. A conversation for another day.
Neji's expression remains blank as the man continues. He feels as if he ought to be offended (and he tells himself he's been feeling that a lot. chill, goddamn)- as if he's somehow being treated like a child just by virtue of being younger than Steven. He wouldn't allow an apology of his but he'd issue his own?
...
Neji figures, of all times to pass poor judgement on a man, now wasn't the best.] It's no longer about what we could have done [versus should have, because that's a haunt for the ages.] but about what we do next. [So.] I suspect you know that, so I doubt I have anything else that's appropriate to say. Heal well, Mister Steven.
[He'll see Steven around later so he'll quit while he's ahead. That means he's gone in a puff of smoke the next instant. Nothing personal- the kid just wants to get back to his damn room.]
Neji's expression remains blank as the man continues. He feels as if he ought to be offended (and he tells himself he's been feeling that a lot. chill, goddamn)- as if he's somehow being treated like a child just by virtue of being younger than Steven. He wouldn't allow an apology of his but he'd issue his own?
...
Neji figures, of all times to pass poor judgement on a man, now wasn't the best.] It's no longer about what we could have done [versus should have, because that's a haunt for the ages.] but about what we do next. [So.] I suspect you know that, so I doubt I have anything else that's appropriate to say. Heal well, Mister Steven.
[He'll see Steven around later so he'll quit while he's ahead. That means he's gone in a puff of smoke the next instant. Nothing personal- the kid just wants to get back to his damn room.]
I highly recommend Tea for Two. My roommate owns it.
[Is he proud of his bro for having such great taste in tea and for running a pretty good business? Heck yes.]
[Is he proud of his bro for having such great taste in tea and for running a pretty good business? Heck yes.]
[ Good, because she feels bad, so don't be mad!! ]
Well, I'll do my best for ya. 'Least now I know what that thing does. [ Sapphire, the most technologically advanced person.
Except now that she's thinking about it. ]
Hey, if ya know what that thing is, ya mind tellin' me what this is?
[ And she'll go ahead and turn a little to gesture back to the tiny sickly ghost cat that's been following her. Unfortunately for her, she's the only one who can see it, but ... she doesn't know that yet. ]
Well, I'll do my best for ya. 'Least now I know what that thing does. [ Sapphire, the most technologically advanced person.
Except now that she's thinking about it. ]
Hey, if ya know what that thing is, ya mind tellin' me what this is?
[ And she'll go ahead and turn a little to gesture back to the tiny sickly ghost cat that's been following her. Unfortunately for her, she's the only one who can see it, but ... she doesn't know that yet. ]
Hope so. Think he'll get real mad if me, Sa— [PRACTICALLY STUTTERING HERE. Like they were about to mention the name of someone they're trying to avoid.] If, um... If we have fun without him.
[Not suspicious at all. What name starts with "Sa", anyway...?]
... Yes? Just that. Not anything else.
[This would be the point where they start making jokes to avoid their feelings, but that's too much like a certain someone. Oops.]
[Not suspicious at all. What name starts with "Sa", anyway...?]
... Yes? Just that. Not anything else.
[This would be the point where they start making jokes to avoid their feelings, but that's too much like a certain someone. Oops.]
Absolutely. I'll see you then.
[Edgeworth will be waiting at one of the better tables, perusing a menu and occasionally looking up for any sign of cravat bro.]
[Edgeworth will be waiting at one of the better tables, perusing a menu and occasionally looking up for any sign of cravat bro.]
That's all I ask for.
[ thank you for trying your best for him, sapphire! he appreciates that from everybody, but especially her.
but her next question makes him rise an eyebrow. from his perspective, it looks like she's gesturing to thin air. ]
...I'm not sure what you mean.
[ thank you for trying your best for him, sapphire! he appreciates that from everybody, but especially her.
but her next question makes him rise an eyebrow. from his perspective, it looks like she's gesturing to thin air. ]
...I'm not sure what you mean.
[ well, that's a pleasant surprise! usually when a meeting is set with another person, he's the one to arrive first. it isn't hard to spot edgeworth at the (nicely located) table he's sitting at, and he meets his eyes with a small smile when he raises them. ]
It isn't often that I find another person fond of being fashionably early. I do hope I didn't keep you waiting long.
It isn't often that I find another person fond of being fashionably early. I do hope I didn't keep you waiting long.
[A shake of the head as he gives a small smile in reply. He gestures for Steven to take his seat at the only other chair at the table. Another copy of the menu is there.]
No, not at all. How have you been?
[...all things considered?]
No, not at all. How have you been?
[...all things considered?]
[ ... Now she's confused. A little, at least.
And she'll look over to her spirity cat, before looking back at Steven. ]
Whaddya mean yer not sure what I mean?
[ She has no idea what the problem could be with that question. It's not even crossing her mind that the cat is invisible to him. Because how is that possible. ]
And she'll look over to her spirity cat, before looking back at Steven. ]
Whaddya mean yer not sure what I mean?
[ She has no idea what the problem could be with that question. It's not even crossing her mind that the cat is invisible to him. Because how is that possible. ]
[ his eyes narrow for a moment, but only just that - a moment. afterwards, he's back to only looking concerned. ]
I'm afraid I don't believe you. But if you don't want to talk about it right now, I understand.
[ he sighs, bringing his wrist up to look at his watch. it's late, but he's not about to force a kid to bed without food. ]
I'll buy you something to eat.
I'm afraid I don't believe you. But if you don't want to talk about it right now, I understand.
[ he sighs, bringing his wrist up to look at his watch. it's late, but he's not about to force a kid to bed without food. ]
I'll buy you something to eat.
[ it's a beautiful calm day in the city of towns— er, cerealia, and there's absolutely no disturbances to be had at all.
except that sure is your cerevice going off, steven, and the source of said disturbance is a certain blond teenager who may or may not be in a Predicament. adrien's been quiet but, you know, on the bright side, at least some of his trauma is alleviated, and the only big threat that he's messaging about is... who knows.
but there's a message! ]
STEVEN
are you out right now?
[ a lull. honestly, it's very easy to imagine adrien pausing over the message and adding
manners ]
oh and goodafrternoon
[ where's his typing quality gone WHERE HAS IT GONE this must be a terrible tragedy occurring right now ]
except that sure is your cerevice going off, steven, and the source of said disturbance is a certain blond teenager who may or may not be in a Predicament. adrien's been quiet but, you know, on the bright side, at least some of his trauma is alleviated, and the only big threat that he's messaging about is... who knows.
but there's a message! ]
STEVEN
are you out right now?
[ a lull. honestly, it's very easy to imagine adrien pausing over the message and adding
manners ]
oh and goodafrternoon
[ where's his typing quality gone WHERE HAS IT GONE this must be a terrible tragedy occurring right now ]
[ it's a normal day for steven, who has gotten over his own trauma as much as one can after freezing to death with a bunch of strangers. he's going about his day-to-day errands when his cerevice rings with a familiar person's message.
the only thing is that it's a very strange message. jumbled typos are usually a Bad Sign. ]
...Good afternoon, Adrien. I am out - is everything all right?
the only thing is that it's a very strange message. jumbled typos are usually a Bad Sign. ]
...Good afternoon, Adrien. I am out - is everything all right?
lidnbof
kinf of
I mean, kind of
[ BAD SIGNS!!
"kind of" is definitely the truthful answer to Is Everything Okay but it's probably a little dramatic for the situation. ]
I just wanted to say if you see any catcybuddies around, let me one secobnmkl
[ HE'S FUCKING CHASING A CAT AND JUST JAMMED HIS THUMB ON SEND ]
kinf of
I mean, kind of
[ BAD SIGNS!!
"kind of" is definitely the truthful answer to Is Everything Okay but it's probably a little dramatic for the situation. ]
I just wanted to say if you see any catcybuddies around, let me one secobnmkl
[ HE'S FUCKING CHASING A CAT AND JUST JAMMED HIS THUMB ON SEND ]
[ yeah there we go.
he failed. ]
Sorry, it ran by and I just...
I was saying cat cybuddies. If you see any of them around, let me know?
A bunch of them from work ran off.
[ because they WON'T LISTEN, TECHNOLOGY IS DEFECTIVE AND EVIL ETC ETC
he's properly typing now, like a good bean. please don't disown him, steven. ]
he failed. ]
Sorry, it ran by and I just...
I was saying cat cybuddies. If you see any of them around, let me know?
A bunch of them from work ran off.
[ because they WON'T LISTEN, TECHNOLOGY IS DEFECTIVE AND EVIL ETC ETC
he's properly typing now, like a good bean. please don't disown him, steven. ]
We're already out and about; it isn't a bother at all. Leave it to us.
[ metagross is pretty self-sufficient and responsible, which means it can definitely take on the task by itself. of course, steven will keep an eye out for them as well. ]
How many should we be on the lookout for?
[ metagross is pretty self-sufficient and responsible, which means it can definitely take on the task by itself. of course, steven will keep an eye out for them as well. ]
How many should we be on the lookout for?
[ ................... god he was so hype at having steven on board because that means maybe progress!!! will happen, but then that question pops up.
and it's horrible, because: ]
Fif...teen?
[ there's so many ]
Basically every single one in the cat café ran off... Which hasn't happened before.
Robot cats don't even get tired.
[ IT'S HORRIBLE he's about this close to turning into chat noir just to wrangle cats tbh
except he doesn't want to blow em up by accident ]
and it's horrible, because: ]
Fif...teen?
[ there's so many ]
Basically every single one in the cat café ran off... Which hasn't happened before.
Robot cats don't even get tired.
[ IT'S HORRIBLE he's about this close to turning into chat noir just to wrangle cats tbh
except he doesn't want to blow em up by accident ]
[ yes adrien, let's keep cataclysm put away for now. ]
That sounds like quite the predicament... Still, it shouldn't be much of a problem. Give us an hour.
[ he's done search and rescue missions before! and while metagross can be pretty intimidating to small animals, it's nothing that some light psychic energy can't subdue. ]
That sounds like quite the predicament... Still, it shouldn't be much of a problem. Give us an hour.
[ he's done search and rescue missions before! and while metagross can be pretty intimidating to small animals, it's nothing that some light psychic energy can't subdue. ]
[ and that will be when steven releases metagross, giving it the low-down on its mission. it's not exactly as optimal as a battle, but it's amusing enough for the steel-type to agree to. after all, this is for a friend of a friend.
an hour passes by without a word from steven. but as adrien continues to search, metagross will spot it as it levitates from a higher altitude. it seems like it's just floating by, but upon its descent, it becomes clear that there are several... things on top of it.
it untucks its legs touches down onto the ground, and the figures become clear - it has six robot cats on its head. they all look fairly calm, being kept in place by a gentle magnetic force. ]
an hour passes by without a word from steven. but as adrien continues to search, metagross will spot it as it levitates from a higher altitude. it seems like it's just floating by, but upon its descent, it becomes clear that there are several... things on top of it.
it untucks its legs touches down onto the ground, and the figures become clear - it has six robot cats on its head. they all look fairly calm, being kept in place by a gentle magnetic force. ]
Edited 2016-07-12 21:12 (UTC)
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