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

You holding up alright?

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

If you aren't otherwise occupied, Miss Ives.

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. ]

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.

Vanessa?

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

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[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.

[Sent immediately after this revelation]

Hey Vanessa real quick question just wondering but

What the fuck.

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. ]

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?

( 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. )

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

[ 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. ]

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

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

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. ]

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