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[whatisright]

[Justice hasn't even left a custom answering message. You get the default message and a loud BEEEEEP.]

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forward dated to the new year

[bruxisms]

JUSTICE,

I HAVE SOME BUSINESS TO ATTEND TO IN WYVER. WATCH OVER PROUDWING WHILE I AM GONE.

SHOULD I NOT RETURN WITHIN TWO DAYS, ASSUME THE WORST, THAT A MAN NAMED WILLEM IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MY DISAPPEARANCE, AND SEEK OUT JON SNOW.

[ at the very least, he is certain that between the two of them, he's taken more than enough precautions. ]

[whatisright]

i will have to assume nothing about whether you are dead or alive
but your requests are noted
i shall tend to the bird and pass your message along should you not return in two days time
contact me if i may be of further assistance

[bruxisms]

YOUR HELP IS APPRECIATED. UNTIL I RETURN, BE WARY OF THE MAN WHO CALLS HIMSELF WILLEM. WHILE I AM NOT YET CERTAIN, THERE IS REASON TO BELIEVE HE MAY VERY WELL BE AN ADVERSARY FROM WESTEROS.

secret santa gift

[judicia]

( Whoever came up with the idea of a secret gift exchange did not do so with either of Anders' or Justice's situations in mind. Anders, for one thing, has never been good at deception. And that probably wouldn't be such a big deal if he were given the name of someone he'd never met. He could just drop his present off in the mail, leave it for his recipient to pick up. They would never have to see each other or him trying (and failing) to be stoic.

But instead he got Justice. The spirit who Anders not only shares a body with, but who would be also able to read his mind if the topic ever came up. He'd see straight through all of his bullshit.

So he waits until the end of his shift to call Justice over, saying that he has something to show him back in his room. He punctuates the request with a wink, which probably goes over the spirit's head because it's innuendo and they don't have that in the Fade, but Anders revels in it anyway. )

It's something I know you've been wanting to get your hands on for a while.

( Someone please stop him. )

[whatisright]

[Justice's eyes narrow at Anders suspiciously, but it's the same kind of narrowing that he always has whenever he knows that he's missing something but whatever he's missing is probably harmless.] You are implying something. I know not what.

[Justice has yet to figure out that whenever mortals make implications and wink like that, they are always, without fail, making a sex joke. One day he'll connect the dots, but today is not that day.

But regardless, he puts down the herbs he was grinding down and follows Anders, interest piqued.]

[judicia]

( It certainly doesn't look like Anders is going to try to be the first one to explain it to him, either. Not when he's looking so thoroughly amused at Justice's confusion, his eyes crinkling at the edges and his mouth parting with a soft but breathy chuckle. )

It'll come to you eventually. You just need to spend more time around us mortals.

( Preferably ones that had the same sense of humor as Anders. He doesn't have to suggest that Justice needs to spend more time around him, as he's already been doing plenty enough of that already. It gets a little overbearing at times, but Anders does what he can to focus the spirit's attention away to other tasks, like grinding herbs or collecting ingredients for potions. He waits for Justice to fall in step beside him before leading him on toward the barracks, the smile in his eyes still lingering on for quite a while. )

text; un: R

[winecasks]

[ Grantaire isn’t particularly ambitious, but Justice wasn’t exactly…secretive about the whole secret Santa thing. It was easy and quick enough to find a contact for him, and Grantaire only feels as though he should extend his gratitude. ]

You left your name along with your gift, monsieur. I believe that was not in the rules, but I would like to thank you. I am a stranger to you, and your gift was far more than I deserved to reserve.

[ A little concerning, that painting should be forced into his life once more, but he genuinely appreciates it. ]

[whatisright]

was it meant to be anonymous
i was not certain
secrecy seemed unnecessary
nevertheless i am pleased that you liked it
i have not shopped for a human before so i was uncertain

[winecasks]

You imply that you are something else entirely. What are you, if not human? Something or someone who can see far too deeply into one's darkest soul and darkest, I fear. I've not painted in some time.

text | foster | misfire plot

[beknight]

I have lots to say but can never speak. Knowledge is the thing I eat. Inside me adventures you will find quests and treasures of every kind for all those that wish to visit me your hands are the ultimate key. What am I?

un: justice

[whatisright]

[Justice is about to ask what the hell 'Alan' has been drinking, but the 'what am I' tips him off that this is supposed to be a riddle. Oh, riddles. Some spirits do enjoy them, but Justice is often a little too literal minded.

But he'll give it a shot. He takes a couple minutes to think, considering the clues.]

a book perhaps

[beknight]

That's right.

Should I send one more?

misfire | text | un: colt.saa

[shashka]

[ right before it was announced... ]

I haven't seen nearly as much of you as I would like, Anders.

un: justice

[whatisright]

[what is this]

i am not anders
what do you want to talk to him about

[shashka]

[ ..oops.

well, it's hardly anything incriminating. ]

He's a friend of mine. I wanted to see him in-person again.

I take it you also know him?

text | un: BishopRunout (misfire)

[poolhall_killer]

Let me know if you receive this.

un: justice

[whatisright]

i received it

[Justice has never felt a particular attraction to naked mortal bodies before, but having it revealed to him in this context is definitely a new and not unpleasant experience. His own reaction confuses him a bit, but he will keep the picture.]

it is a good picture

un: anders, misfire

[judicia]

Is this better?

( attachment )

un: justice

[whatisright]

[That picture is being saved with Venom's. Perhaps Justice should dissect why he'd like to keep pictures like this rather than shrug them off and forget them like he once might have, but that can happen another day.]

it is a good picture
but i do not know what i am meant to compare it to

misfire - audio | un: Armstrong

[wallofbriggs]

I need a drink. Meet me at the closest bar and I'll pay for yours as well.

un: justice

[whatisright]

[The voice that answers is somewhat confused, but he's rolling with it.]

Very well, but you will be wasting your money. I do not drink. [Anything. At all.]

backdated a lil | voice | un: stormsend

[bruxisms]

Justice, would you be fine if a man from my realm stays with us as well?

[ look, they have had Anders over, but Davos is... different. ]

[whatisright]

If he is a just man of good character, I have no objections. He may even take my bed if he so wishes. I do not use it, after all.

Who is this man? [Maybe most people would ask that question before agreeing to them moving in, but Justice doesn't spend a ton of time at the apartment anyway. It's more a place for him to leave his things and sometimes take a breather in between bringing justice to Olympia.]

text, un: anders

[judicia]

I don't know if you've heard, but the Guard is asking for volunteers to lure the dragon away from the city. I'm going to help, and I don't know if I'm going to make it back.

I can't make any promises otherwise. You saw what the beast is like, how powerful it is. If I don't see you again, I just want you to know I love you, and I'm sorry for getting into that argument with you. It seems so stupid in the face of all this.

I wish I could have seen you one last time. I've missed you so much these past few weeks, but I didn't want to bother you while you were thinking things over. I didn't want to get into another fight.

Please take care of yourself, and don't feel guilty if anything happens to me. It's not your fault, and there's nothing you can do to change my mind.

I love you.

audio | un: justice

[whatisright]

[Justice can't write a response. It's just too hard to think of what to write after reading that. Instead, he speaks.]

I cannot in good conscience stop you. This beast puts all of this land in danger, and you are uniquely equipped to fight it. You are doing the right thing.

And yet despite that... [Justice's voice wavers, threatening to crack, and he has to pause for a moment to gather himself.] I cannot fight it with you. The roar alone has corrupted me, and I fear that I would be more a danger to you than to the beast should I be exposed to it any further. So please do not take unnecessary risks. Please stay alive.

I should have come to you sooner. For that, I am sorry. I do not know if you will hear this, but know that I need you. I do not know if it is love or care, but it does not matter now, because I know that I need you. Destroy the beast and come back safely.

[He can't say more. He's so afraid. He has to turn off the communicator before he loses it.

He can't forget, but he doesn't know what else he can do to cope with the overwhelming dread.]