Hey. You should go to that party. Kid's your age should do that kind of thing. And it'd be good to interact with people from places other than Thorne.
[because Lucifer is unwilling to even risk anyone outside of Thorne see him being a resource to the kid
it's hard work being him]
it's hard work being him]
Look, if any of those so-called volunteers fall through with helping you with your new Firestarter abilities, let me know.
someone save this kid's inbox from the devil / backdated after the 4th party
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2022-07-27 05:05 am (UTC)(link)
How'd the party go?
[ There is a note slipped under Wilhelm's door. It hadn't taken much asking around to find out which room is his; the cleaning staff know everyone, and Rhy makes it a point to be kind to them.
He could have messaged using the magic they all have to talk to one another, but the truth is, Rhy doesn't prefer it. It still feels intrusive. This gives Wilhelm time and space. ]
I haven't seen you taking meals lately. I know a lot has happened, and it must be overwhelming.
If you need a friend, you know where to find me.
- Rhy
He could have messaged using the magic they all have to talk to one another, but the truth is, Rhy doesn't prefer it. It still feels intrusive. This gives Wilhelm time and space. ]
I haven't seen you taking meals lately. I know a lot has happened, and it must be overwhelming.
If you need a friend, you know where to find me.
- Rhy
[there's an additional scrawl for time, along with the location.]
Meet me at the Winking Cauldron.
We're going to be a fire brigade.
[ It's nearly a week before Rhy finally comes to from his not-quite-slumber, stuck in a horrible part of the Horizon where no one could reach him. Then, he takes a day or two sticking as close as possible to Kell or Mat, terrified to sleep. Or maybe it's just a few hours. His sense of time is incredibly fucked right now.
At some point, Kell mentions that Wilhelm came looking for him a few times. He goes looking for Wilhem in return. ]
Wilhelm. Are you in the castle?
At some point, Kell mentions that Wilhelm came looking for him a few times. He goes looking for Wilhem in return. ]
Wilhelm. Are you in the castle?
How to Lie, a speedrun:
Tell them something they want to hear without revealing what you're actually trying to hide
Wilhelm if they come for you it's because I dragged you through the streets, that's why they came for me
Do not tell them about your tarot card
Make up any lie you have to but do not tell them.
Actually, better yet, say it was my fault and you tried to help.
That'll make you feel better I'm sure.
[after this]
Wilhelm, this is Istredd, Lucifer's roommate. He is concerned about your safety. Do you need any help with being questioned by Thorne authorities? I can intervene.
[ Poorly, probably, but he will try. ]
Wilhelm, this is Istredd, Lucifer's roommate. He is concerned about your safety. Do you need any help with being questioned by Thorne authorities? I can intervene.
[ Poorly, probably, but he will try. ]
[ It's shortly after they've returned from Nocwich that Rhy knocks on Wilhelm's door in the castle. He calls out as well, just in case Wilhelm might be more likely to answer if it's someone he recognizes. Rhy's learned the boy can be a little prone to squirreling himself away, and he's sure the trip was stressful. ]
Wilhelm? Are you in there?
Wilhelm? Are you in there?
Hello Wilhelm, it's Istredd, I was wondering if you could stop by my domain at your leisure. I am not very good at speaking on here, I think I instinctively write as if I am drafting a formal essay.
[Continued from here]
Jesper can tell Wilhelm seems a little lighter. It can't all be cured right away, but he does know how heartache goes. And until Wilhelm feels better, he can lose himself in a handsome gunslinger anytime he wants. Jesper is looking forward to getting inside though, he's kept them mostly warm but the chill air gets even to him, considering their faces aren't shielded.
"I would love to be ravished. You know by now I'm up for anything."
He winks at the up part because he is not subtle at all and thinks it's funny. Jesper also is sharing a room so going here is a better idea. Kaz and Inej tolerate him but only to a point. He's had to be sneaky. He follows Wilhelm and sighs in relief when they get inside. He doesn't like the desert but could do without the cold too.
Jesper tugs Wilhelm when they get to his door and smiles, pressing his back against it for a moment so he can lean down and get a proper kiss out of him. If there is someone inside, they can deal with that in a moment, but he feels like they deserve a little taste. He chuckles as the kiss lingers and nuzzles his nose. "Cold lips." Nice though.
Jesper can tell Wilhelm seems a little lighter. It can't all be cured right away, but he does know how heartache goes. And until Wilhelm feels better, he can lose himself in a handsome gunslinger anytime he wants. Jesper is looking forward to getting inside though, he's kept them mostly warm but the chill air gets even to him, considering their faces aren't shielded.
"I would love to be ravished. You know by now I'm up for anything."
He winks at the up part because he is not subtle at all and thinks it's funny. Jesper also is sharing a room so going here is a better idea. Kaz and Inej tolerate him but only to a point. He's had to be sneaky. He follows Wilhelm and sighs in relief when they get inside. He doesn't like the desert but could do without the cold too.
Jesper tugs Wilhelm when they get to his door and smiles, pressing his back against it for a moment so he can lean down and get a proper kiss out of him. If there is someone inside, they can deal with that in a moment, but he feels like they deserve a little taste. He chuckles as the kiss lingers and nuzzles his nose. "Cold lips." Nice though.
Tea and cheesecake? I know a good place.
I can promise there will be no explosions and no diplomatic incidents. Just cake.
I can promise there will be no explosions and no diplomatic incidents. Just cake.
[ A note is slipped beneath Wilhem's door. He'll recognize Rhy's neat, elegant hand. ]
Wilhelm,
When you've a free afternoon to take tea or wine in the garden, let me know. There's something I'd like to speak on.
R.M.
Wilhelm,
When you've a free afternoon to take tea or wine in the garden, let me know. There's something I'd like to speak on.
R.M.
To answer your question from Hayle, I'm guessing you don't want to hear the down with the matriarchy! drivel.
I never said I was a good influence.
But that's how it goes, isn't it? Rehash a government and hope what comes out maybe runs a bit better for us than it did before.
The problem being that this form of Thorne's government might be the strongest at holding against the other factions, or putting their fear into them. We lose that, how do we keep the Singularity from being destroyed? Free Cities marching their army in because Thorne was too weak.
Edited 2023-05-26 00:47 (UTC)
Hey. Can we meet in your Domain soon? We should talk.
I'll stay on the network for three hours so you can respond.
- Abby
I'll stay on the network for three hours so you can respond.
- Abby
Have you considered running for representative?
Istredd is going to keel over if he's the only one.
Hey.
[ He doesn't know why he's saying anything. It's not going to help anything. ]
Could we meet up in Nocwich, it's pretty soon? I'm going through some shit, I'd like to see you.
[ He doesn't know why he's saying anything. It's not going to help anything. ]
Could we meet up in Nocwich, it's pretty soon? I'm going through some shit, I'd like to see you.
[ Left by Wilhelm's room is a little basket. Inside is book knife and a bag of chocolates from Kyle. ]
Hey, I have something I'd like to tell you. In private. Would you meet me at the Muted Lute?
[Not their room, not the tea shop. Kell couldn't have sound more cryptic if he wanted.]
[ Delivered to Wilhelm is a few of the pastries he noticed Wilhelm enjoyed in Nott, and a note. ]
I'm sorry I can't offer you more as a holiday gift, but I did want to tell you I am very proud of the work you've done this year to improve. Your determination to better your magic in the face of fear is inspiring, and I look forward to being your teacher in the new year as well.
-Istredd
I'm sorry I can't offer you more as a holiday gift, but I did want to tell you I am very proud of the work you've done this year to improve. Your determination to better your magic in the face of fear is inspiring, and I look forward to being your teacher in the new year as well.
-Istredd
You ready to go back?
You don't have to, but I think it'd be good for you.
Istredd and I will be there.
[and others but. hey.]
[the package is non-descript, but it's definitely big enough to pique the curiosity of the recipient as to open it as soon as possible. it's definitely been checked through, tied up back into its box after the fact. inside, an amount of homemade goods have been stacked atop each other: candles, soaps, and moisturizing lotions. this would already spell out who it is from, if a similar package has been received, in the past.
a neat box lies at the bottom, though, and once unwrapped, it'll reveal ceramic windchimes of a particular style (very solvunn-coded, with the feathers). should wilhelm hang them up on his window, he'll note that they all make a different tune. enchanted they are, too, so that they allow for peaceful sleep, devoid of as many nightmares as possible.
a small note sits under the box.]
a neat box lies at the bottom, though, and once unwrapped, it'll reveal ceramic windchimes of a particular style (very solvunn-coded, with the feathers). should wilhelm hang them up on his window, he'll note that they all make a different tune. enchanted they are, too, so that they allow for peaceful sleep, devoid of as many nightmares as possible.
a small note sits under the box.]
Happy Winter Solstice.
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