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USERNAME: HIDDEN MISS IVES "Take care with what you say. Our enemies may be listening." TEXT • AUDIO • VIDEO • ACTION • OVERFLOW

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text | un: ouroborosed

[inlovewithmycar]

So that was a public display of monumental stupidity. Not you, your young man friend.

You holding up alright?

[matermali]

[ This is exactly the thing she was afraid would happen! ]

I thought I had been thorough in showing him how to send a private message, but I did not think to teach him how to communicate anonymously.

[ She's never done it, so she simply hadn't thought of it. One of many, many mistakes. She's also failing to answer because no, she's a mess.

Ethan had barely lasted a fortnight. For all she knows, it isn't even the first time since arriving. ]

Men will be men, but I wish that had not been your first sighting of him. I promise there is more to his interests.

text; username: mr. chandler

[lupusintus]

[ This was sent to her on October 2nd. ]

If you aren't otherwise occupied, Miss Ives.

[matermali]

While I appreciate the consideration, I am sorry to say that I will in fact be otherwise occupied this evening. I trust you will be well prepared for drink and dance on my behalf, Mr. Chandler.

text; un: Constantine; early November

[keepgodwaiting]

Hope it isn't too weird that it's so late, but I think I owe you a thank you.

[ Please note that she has very deliberately sent this in the middle of the day, in the hopes that they can have one conversation where neither of them are violently awoken by creepy shit. She considered sending a picture of a kitten or something to really seal the deal on "I am attempting to have a pleasant conversation." ]

And possibly a sorry.

[ Possibly several, if you count attempting to haze her with the roof-walker bit. Constantine maintains that had potential, though. ]

[matermali]

[ Enough has happened since then that Vanessa has turned quite a distant mood with most, but curiosity keeps her from outright ignoring the message. So lost in her own angst, she can't even remember what the other woman is talking about. ]

For what?

About a week into November; text; un: rabbit_ebrooks

[reaperrabbit]

hey. vanessa, right? this is brook. we talked before.

i just wanted to ask if you were ok. i know ppl got hurt in the haunted house party thing.

[matermali]

Brook, such a gesture warms my heart. How kind. I was unfortunate enough to become trapped in that wretched house, but no serious harm was done. I am quite well, thank you.

What of yourself? Are you in need of aid?

audio | night of the 27th

[playing_human]

Vanessa?

[Dorian's voice sounds faint, strained, and out of breath.]

[matermali]

Dorian?

[ He is never out of breath (except that one time—), so she is immediately pinged. ]

Has something happened?

Text | Un: Ouroborosed

[inlovewithmycar]

[A series of messages sent after this]

>>>1:31pm: hey just checking in to make sure ur still here. ur american gentleman seemed worried he couldn't find you

>>>4:43pm: hope ur having a good time with ur beau >:)

>>>9:02pm: headed to bed now, but the door's unlocked if u need to crash and there's food in the fridge.

evening of the 30th (after finding her phone)

[matermali]

Mr. Crowley, I apologize if Mr. Chandler put any undue stress upon you or Mr. Fell. I can assure you that I am here and I am currently with Lord Morpheus, so there is no need to worry for my sake.

Your offer, as ever, is too generous. I shall consider it my first visit when next I move on.

Please enjoy an extra dessert in my stead.

Backdated a bit to mid-ish November

[inlovewithmycar]

[Sent immediately after this revelation]

Hey Vanessa real quick question just wondering but

What the fuck.

[matermali]

[ How did he—?! Well, he's a demon, so perhaps he sensed something of what she's been up to. Or perhaps she shouldn't jump to conclusions. ]

Mr. Crowley? Is something the matter?

( early november ), text, un: displayname

[strongroots]

Hi, Miss Ives. I hope you're okay after everything with the party and the university. I know people got taken there against their wills [ ... ] and it didn't go so well.

[ It's not a message that Robby sends to everyone, but he remembers their talk about protection, about one's place in a city of misfits. And something about it, perhaps with their now and then meetings before that (if not always detailed, but he's surely seen her at the diner), he wants to seek after her.

Maybe he should apologise. He wants to. Even if he knows it's a pretty meaningless gesture that has to do more with himself than other people. ]

[matermali]

Mr. Keene, it is so pleasant to hear from you in any capacity, however you are too kind to worry over my state. Ought not I be the one inquiring after your health?

Were you taken?

[ That would upset her all the more, but she is curious now. Regardless, she can't imagine bothering him or anyone with what actually happened to her. In some ways, it had been her worst night so far in the city, but in others, it had been the finest. ]

un: NAILS | backdated to early december bc i suck :')

[nichocolatine]

a little doggy (dont worry, i mean the other one) tells me you had a hand in keeping me and mine safe that night

howre you holding up?

[matermali]

He is far too generous in crediting me, I'm afraid. If anything, I interfered with his defense of you.

I am gladdened to see that you are somewhat yourself again, but you should be concerned only over your own recovery, Mr. Nails. Please do not waste any more thoughts on one such as I.

➔ action; just after christmas

[benedicus]

( knock, knock!

there is a gentle knock on the front door of vanessa's residence in the late morning hours. while aziraphale's interest had been preoccupied with a particular wily serpent on the holiday itself, he isn't one to let a good turn go unanswered. nor a chance to show appreciation for someone's kindness.

so he's here. right now. )

[matermali]

[ ...Who? Morpheus wouldn't knock.

While she may keep her closest friends up-to-date on where her current 'residence' is in the weekly rotation, she doesn't actually expect anyone to show up at any of the places. She tends to be the one to visit, and since her return from...'away', she's been spending many of her nights with Morpheus, so her happening to be in when he knocks is serendipitous. Or suspicious. Is this a precursor to some other joint experiment that one of her poor friends has been thrown into with her?

Just in case, she's turning the stove off before going to open the door (it's fine, it won't teleport her anywhere this time, it's fine). She can tell who it is before she even pulls it open, so he's already greeted with a small smile while stepping aside so that he can enter, keeping the door open wide. ]

Mr. Fell, what a surprise. To what do I owe the pleasure?

[ She understands that he is quite polite, but if people insist on it, then a thank you note should be perfectly lovely and less a waste of their time on traveling just for her. ]

Text | UN: Loki

[abit_ofboth]

Miss Ives,

I just wanted to thank you for the lovely thank you gift. It really was not necessary. I know we have not spoken in some time, but if you should ever need aid again, I would gladly provide it.

-Loki

backdated?! to just after new year's! (holiday inbox shuffle lost me a few tags)

[matermali]

Lord Loki,

It was no trouble at all, I assure you. I am gladdened to know that the gift was well received.

Your offer is quite kind. I am humbled. Of course, I should do the same for you in any matter someone like me could be of any use to a god.

Have you enjoyed the Christmas season, then?

Sincerely,
Vanessa Ives

backdated holiday gift!

[miyagimagic]

[ There's no way he can't give Vanessa a gift in return, Daniel thinks. Partially because he's fond enough of everyone who helps out at the diner in the first place, but-- she had also said some quite nice things in the letter, even if there had been a callout right alongside it..

So he will make sure to give her a gift - the next time she's at the diner, of course, since he has no idea where she's staying. He will, however, disappear right into the kitchen after giving it.. But there's no problem, since there is a note with the gift. It reads: ]

Thank you for your kindness, both in your letter and your gifts. I have to especially thank you for thinking about Robby as well. It means a lot to me to see people looking out for him.

I can't say I am particularly glad to be stuck in this place, but if I would have to pick something I am glad for, it is having gotten to meet people like you. Your goodness and kindness are evident to me, and I would love to get to know you better, whenever you have time to talk. Maybe sometime over dinner at the diner? I'll cook.

Either way, enjoy your gift. And thank you for everything.

- Daniel LaRusso

[ Inside of the box is a tea set - all in black, decorated with white flowers. ]

un: hidden { backdated text to just after she finds the gift!

[matermali]

Mr. LaRusso,

Thank you so very much for the return gift; it is stunning. More yet, sharing such generous sentiments has left me truly touched.

I soon may find a residence to settle into for something like permanence while here, and perhaps then I will have you and Robby for tea. As you say, we may not be joyous to be here, but it is a good thing that we have each other.

Dinner sounds like a lovely idea. Whenever should please you, I can find a dessert to bring.

Sincerely,
Vanessa Ives

text ; @thundaga - misfired, 1/3

[astraphilia]

I'm not saying I wanr to die but I AM saying that if you find me in a ditch at 3AM you whould probably just leave md there

2/3 dreamwidth PLEASE work with me

[astraphilia]

oh wait shit

text | @stray

[kampfgeist]

[ no text, just a picture attachment of heine's guns. ]

[matermali]

[ ! ]

Truly?

text; un: Constantine | around Jan. 18, unless time needs to wibble-wobble it to later

[keepgodwaiting]

I could use your perspective on something

You're friends with Peter Graham, right?

[ This is probably not actually better than a "We need to talk" text, it's just got more syllables in it. ]

[matermali]

[ You mean her 17-year-old shadow who is possessed by a demon, miss exorcist? ]

Yes, he is a dear friend.

Why do you ask?