Hi, Lavi, it's -- still Allen. It occurred to me that you might not know how to work this strange phone yet, although... you're supposed to be smart, so I thought you'd be able to figure it out. But you also couldn't record a good message, so perhaps that's my fault overestimating you.
Sorry. I'm a little on edge. I'll try and be in touch with one of your roommates, maybe, and ask if they can show you how this thing works.
I just realized I didn't ask you what room you're in. I have no idea who your roommates are. It seems a little obnoxious to ask everyone here just to see to it that you learn to pick up your phone, so just figure it out and call me, please.
Are you -- ignoring me on purpose? That would make more sense, right? I know you know that when a phone rings, you pick it up.
Is this because I didn't tell you everything that happened over almost a year the moment you arrived? Not to spoil it for you, but I grew an inch and a half. A lot of things happened, you can't just expect a full mission report for ten months.
I'm trying to tell you things, just -- call me. [click!]
I can't decide if I think you're ignoring me or if I should be worried yet.
--Or maybe it's my fault? Maybe I'm making things worse by piling all these calls on top of each other. I've just realized I haven't gotten a message on my phone yet and I've no idea how to retrieve one.
Well, all right, I'll give it a few more hours, then...
( soon after his run-in with allen and his... more than ample amount of messages, he eventually comes across lenalee’s. though, while the second kind of got his skin crawling, the last extinguishes any real semblance of fear he may have had. at least... that sort of fear. the fact that he inadvertently caused her inner and/or mental strife, only strikes a particularly hard-hitting chord with him. that’s the absolute last thing he hoped to accomplish here. she experienced that enough at "home."
but, guilt aside, he also couldn’t help but feel marginally blessed to be able to have companions who were willing to lay their emotions on the line for his sake. even when he considered himself a far stretch from being the “ideal” friend in return (as much as he endeavors). closing his eyes tightly, he finally places in a call. when and if she does pick up, he speaks before even the static on the line can clear. hasty and rushed— ) I got your messages.
Thanks. ( and in his gratitude, there’s an unsaid “sorry for worrying you” embedded in there, his tone far more hushed at the final spoken word. )
[ good morning, lavi. today, bright and early, your slumber (however light or restful or NOT it was) will be suddenly disturbed by a figure that looms over your curled up for, snoozing on what is likely not your actual bed again.
a second passes.
and then another.
and then you will feel a foot nudge itself against your lower back once. then twice, and harder this time, just in case! ]
Hey.
I gotta question for you.
[ it's been bugging riruka for days, okok. praise her for having the patience to wait this long! ]
( he doesn't even startle at her presence above him, a soft mutter escaping his lips before he rolls over. only, the second he receives a blow does he instantly shoot up from his spot. ) W-What!? ( his head turns from left to right, and left again, before it falls to her figure beside his bed. )
Would it have hurt you to wake me up like a normal person—? ( he doesn't consider himself that hard of a sleeper. maybe. sort of. he was just your everyday nap connoisseur okay! ) A question? ( he rubs the back of his neck as he tries to relieve some of the tension and stiffness behind it. )
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Noah guy? ( he's not sure what he expected. probably something mundane and commonplace. something simple to answer. something easy. while he has all the information, and though, he prided himself with the task of expressing it with absolutely necessary, there'a s certain hesitation he feels when she asks. but, after a few brief moments of gathering his thoughts, he finally turns to face her.
however, before any real explanations could take place, he wanted to gauge what she knew.
what she heard. which one she spoke to. but, he starts it off with the most pressing of those. )
[ she grows defensive when he answers her question with another question. she knows all about being evasive, after all, so she only thinks he has something to hide when he does it. (she certainly does.)
the fold of her arms only grows tighter, just like the expression on her face. ]
A bunch of bullshit, I'm sure. [ he spent some time complimenting her, after all, but she definitely has a feeling she should take all his words with a grain of salt. ]
( after a few seconds, he picks up, his voice a little groggy. maybe a little tired. ) Hello? ( but as he speaks, it gradually corrects itself into his usual tone, especially when he calls out— ) Lenalee? ( as her default photo appears on screen. ) Everything okay? ( because phone calls in this place didn't normally pan out so well, but. )
( the way she speaks puts him on edge somehow, and the question she manages to ask even more so. the thought has been on the back of his mind for a while, plagued his thoughts, ruined his usual pattern of sneaking in a prank or two, or just irritating him senseless. yuu was nowhere in sight, and even lavi wasn't ridiculous enough to propose that yuu had been hiding some place. )
No, not today. ( not for a while, he seems to say. ) ... did'ya need him for something?
[she catches that implication, heart dropping a little in her chest]
I wanted to see if he was alright. But, [he's gone and there's no use in checking anymore. she swallows, and continues] he's good at taking care of himself, isn't he?
( there's weird sounds on the other land, as if he was trying to regain his bearings as he answers the phone. but with all the destruction that's happened, no one can blame him for being on edge. though, realistically, that's not all he has to be surprised about bc wow!!! riruka contacting him!! either way, after some static, he finally speaks. ) ... 'm pretty sure there are better ways to word this. ( meaning, he's been keeping positive, at least. riruka was obviously in fairly good condition if she could be inquiring in such a manner.
I mean, I guess it's pretty hard to log down a specific location here, but— ( really, riruka, really!?!
however, before he could try to squeeze in a retort, he hears the latter. ) You mean, Lenalee? ( though, he just sounds... surprised more than anything else, the impossibly conflicted expression on his face probably shows otherwise. but good thing this wasn't a video call. either way, he does his best not to show it in his tone of voice. ) I will. ( then after a few moments of silence— )
Thanks. ... 'm sure she'd be happy for your concern, too.
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Lavi, you -- really need to record that message again, that's terrible.
[OKAY no don't be distracted get to what you wanted to say Allen]
Look, I wanted to talk to you. And Lenalee. Get in touch with me when you hear this, and maybe we can meet up tomorrow, okay?
Thanks. [click!]
[voicemail] two of so many
Thanks. [click]
[voicemail] 3/gonna spam up your inbox
Sorry. I'm a little on edge. I'll try and be in touch with one of your roommates, maybe, and ask if they can show you how this thing works.
Thanks. [click]
[voicemail] 4/infinity plus one
Thank you! [click]
[voicemail] 5/does Lavi feel loved yet
Is this because I didn't tell you everything that happened over almost a year the moment you arrived? Not to spoil it for you, but I grew an inch and a half. A lot of things happened, you can't just expect a full mission report for ten months.
I'm trying to tell you things, just -- call me. [click!]
[voicemail] 6/can you hear me now
--Or maybe it's my fault? Maybe I'm making things worse by piling all these calls on top of each other. I've just realized I haven't gotten a message on my phone yet and I've no idea how to retrieve one.
Well, all right, I'll give it a few more hours, then...
[voicemail] 7/this is the song that never ends
[voicemail] 8/never gonna give you up
[voicemail] 9/maybe winding down?
[voicemail] 10/wait I milked another one out of this
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[voicemail] /follows allen's cues
Anyway, please call me back because you should really be back by now. Don't go exploring when it gets dark! Especially alone, okay?
[voicemail] after like an hour
Call me. Now. Please.
[voicemail] /FIFTEEN MINUTES LATER /ALSO THE END
I won't hit you, so just please be okay.
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but, guilt aside, he also couldn’t help but feel marginally blessed to be able to have companions who were willing to lay their emotions on the line for his sake. even when he considered himself a far stretch from being the “ideal” friend in return (as much as he endeavors). closing his eyes tightly, he finally places in a call. when and if she does pick up, he speaks before even the static on the line can clear. hasty and rushed— ) I got your messages.
Thanks. ( and in his gratitude, there’s an unsaid “sorry for worrying you” embedded in there, his tone far more hushed at the final spoken word. )
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and then you will feel a foot nudge itself against your lower back once. then twice, and harder this time, just in case! ]
Hey.
I gotta question for you.
[ it's been bugging riruka for days, okok. praise her for having the patience to wait this long! ]
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Would it have hurt you to wake me up like a normal person—? ( he doesn't consider himself that hard of a sleeper. maybe. sort of. he was just your everyday nap connoisseur okay! ) A question? ( he rubs the back of his neck as he tries to relieve some of the tension and stiffness behind it. )
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instead she just crosses her arms under her bust and gives him a serious look. ]
That Noah guy. What's his deal?
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however, before any real explanations could take place, he wanted to gauge what she knew.
what she heard. which one she spoke to. but, he starts it off with the most pressing of those. )
What did he say to you?
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the fold of her arms only grows tighter, just like the expression on her face. ]
A bunch of bullshit, I'm sure. [ he spent some time complimenting her, after all, but she definitely has a feeling she should take all his words with a grain of salt. ]
Is he really as dangerous as he tries to sound?
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Have you seen Kanda at all today?
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No, not today. ( not for a while, he seems to say. ) ... did'ya need him for something?
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I wanted to see if he was alright. But, [he's gone and there's no use in checking anymore. she swallows, and continues] he's good at taking care of himself, isn't he?
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but more importantly. ) —where are you?
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[ on a roof :B ]
You should check on Pigtails. She was looking for you.
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however, before he could try to squeeze in a retort, he hears the latter. ) You mean, Lenalee? ( though, he just sounds... surprised more than anything else, the impossibly conflicted expression on his face probably shows otherwise. but good thing this wasn't a video call. either way, he does his best not to show it in his tone of voice. ) I will. ( then after a few moments of silence— )
Thanks. ... 'm sure she'd be happy for your concern, too.
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[ sorta. kinda. she would have done it anyway, and riruka kind of offered. but!! ]
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