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[beautifulviper]

 

Don't expect me to pay any attention to this ridiculous excuse for wasting time. I don't understand what this is meant to do.

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un: parkerp • text • 29/09

[awesomeee]

Hey!
This is Peter
Parker
It's also a group text, so sorry if it sounds kind of impersonal
I just wanna reach out to as many people as I can

Anyway

Things are getting pretty bad and I have Gwen's place to myself
It's really big and there's loads of beds, so if anyone wants to come stay here for a while (or even just rest up here for a while) then you're welcome here
I've got supplies here, food, first aid stuff
I just want people to be safe

( He links the address here. )

I'm usually around in the day
I'll be out doing supply runs and stuff at night, so just hang around if I'm not home and there's no one to let you in

And if you don't wanna come stay but you end up feeling like you might be in trouble, just text me if you can
This is probably gonna sound weird, but just trust me
I know someone who can help

( Alexa play "Theme" (from Spider-Man) ... )

text

[beautifulviper]

Peter? Do you need help?


[Yep, that's what he's taking away from that nice long message. Peter's in trouble.]

[awesomeee]

I'm fine!
I was offering to help you, if you need it

[beautifulviper]

You're certain you don't need help? I've survived coups and wars before. I'll be fine. But you're absolutely sure you needn't any help? I can come if you need me Peter . . .


[He's worried, ok? Peter doesn't seem very . . . vicious. Or war-minded. Or capable of defending himself . . .]

delivery

[arkbound]

[ Outside his dwelling on the morning of the 25th, Laurent will find a wrapped package with a note.

The package contains a handmade knife, matching the weight and balance of the starter one that Laurent had been training with. It's sharp to start though, and with it is a note. ]

Laurent,

Merry Christmas. I don't know if you have Christmas where you're from, but if not it changes little.

This is a gift from me, I hope you can use it in good health.

Sincerely,
Dominic Price

Christmas Day 2019

[goldenglasses]

[When Laurent goes to collect his mail he'll find there is a package with his name on it. Wrapped in paper with little cartoon cats and dogs wearing Christmas sweaters on it.

Inside is a box of home-made sugar cookies. In the shape of trees, stars, and gingerbread men. Plus a reusable heat pouch to keep in your pocket to warm your hands with, new thick gloves, and a mug with some hot chocolate mix inserted into it.

It shouldn't be too hard to figure out who this box of treats came from. Along with the gifts is a Christmas card.]

Hope today brings you a bit of joy and happy new year! Hope you like the gifts! Next time you might not be so cold when I start up a snowball fight!

Merry Christmas,
Vash the Stampede

one (1) package for Mr. Laurent

[theboywholived]

[ A delivery to Laurent, signed with Harry's name, includes a note and a dildo. A dildo which, if Laurent's memory serves right, is a startlingly good replica of Harry's own cock from that one time they spent together. ]

In case you miss me... - Harry

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[beautifulviper]

[There was so much wrong with the package Laurent found, not the least of which was who it was apparently from. The fact that he had no doubt about the giver didn't make him feel better. He'd never wanted such a thing, and the fact that it was a dead ringer for Harry's actual cock was . . . disturbing. He actually did have fond memories of the one time they'd done something besides fought. But sending a substitute cock when they'd last been so awful to each other seemed completely ridiculous.]


Why did you send me your cock Harry? I didn't ask for it.

[theboywholived]

what?

[ Honestly Harry's tempted to just ignore the message outright. Seems like every time they meet, Laurent wants less and less to do with him. So the wizard has no idea why he's being bothered with cryptic text messages. ]

my cock is no where near you thanks very much

text; un: bigstar

[dramamama]

Hey, we need to talk.

[beautifulviper]

[Laurent hated his communicator, and before he was a SIN guard he never checked it, but it had become habit since then to check it. He saw the message and frowned, wondering what the bastard wanted.]


What do you want Ransom? Trying to gloat again over your Dominant? I assure you, you're the only one who gives a damn who you live with.


[Hardly. Laurent hated the idea that Ransom spent so much time with someone else. Someone he apparently liked. It made him sick, feeling jealous over a man who thought he was nothing. The man didn't care about him! Ransom didn't give a damn about him! But Laurent thought of the asshole often. Much too often. Why was it so easy with him? Why?]

private

[dramamama]

No, I'm not here to gloat. I'm here to talk.
I know you'll listen.

[ Ransom was absolutely not going to say what he thought about how attached Laurent was. Not now. He was smart enough to know that fighting wasn't going to get him what he needed and what he needed was someone to be there for him. ]

I was at that damn party and they laced by drink.
Now I have to tell someone something that I can't.
It has to be you.

You're the only one.

[ He could tell his Dominant. K wouldn't give a shit but he had the feeling that it wouldn't work. Part of the 'magic' of Duplicity. ]

[beautifulviper]

You want to talk? About what for the gods sake? What makes me someone you think would take your confession? Why the hell should I care about your secrets?


[The words were difficult to type when what Laurent really wanted was to hear every secret Ransom possessed. Did the man really think him worth something after all? He'd been so sure it was nothing but an arrogant and easy lay for Ransom. The fact it ran deeper than that for Laurent was an embarrassment and completely baffling. He still had no idea why in hell he had an emotional attachment to a man that barely acknowledged his existence. Only when Ransom had a use for him did Laurent seem to be on his radar. Fucking bastard.]

text; un: bigstar

[dramamama]

Still angry?

[beautifulviper]

At you? Perpetually. Why?

[dramamama]

Just asking, baby.
What can I do to change that?

[beautifulviper]

Die on the end of my sword, but I doubt you'd oblige me. And don't call me baby! I've told you about that! I'm not your anything! Grow a pair and switch to a Dominant and then, maybe, I'd allow you to have an actual tie to me.


[It screamed how deep he was the way he responded to the man. Every single time.]

Text | un: lushmage

[vintsparkler]

I apologize for the wait, but I've found a location I believe fitting enough to show you my magic. If you would like to see for yourself, I'll be at the beach around sun-down.

[ Attached to his message is a location to the area. ]

[beautifulviper]

Tonight? Yes. I'll be there.

text; un: bigstar

[dramamama]

So we've got a bit of a problem.
My scar is gone.

[beautifulviper]

What? What do you mean your scar is gone? You wouldn't have healed it over, it was a scar. And with time it might have faded, but I made it deep Ransom. What have you been doing? I thought you wanted that deeper connection? Lying again I see.


[And all the joy he'd had, the glee in knowing his mark would be on the man forever was gone. Laurent was alone and adrift yet again, all attempts at making a lasting connection once more thwarted. It just wasn't fair!]

[dramamama]

It’s not just about what I wanted.
I have a Dominant, Laurent.
He found a way to take it off.

Don’t get pissed.
I can still feel it on my chest.

text un; the magician

[iminthebook]

Hey, I wanted to foollow up and let you know I got a part time gig playing live some nights at the new club that replaced the 13th Step? Subversion. I'll be there on [schedule]. They're pretty cool there.

[beautifulviper]

Are they now? That's good to know. I'll see if I can swing by some night between shifts. It would be nice to relax for a few minutes.

[iminthebook]

You'll be welcome. I'll even buy you a drink between sets.