[You are greeted with the sound of randomly disrupted static, at the end of which three melodic beeping signals are heard. Yep, that's your cue to leave a message!]
Why hello-- it's really good to hear your voice. [...] Sorry I didn't visit you properly. I wanted to but-- well, I didn't want to cause more trouble for anyone.
You know you wouldn't be any trouble, right? And I'm sure Frosty would be really glad to see you too. He set to work the moment we got back to the dorm.
[Slight pause, though. He still has. Thoughts about That Game.]
... I know it's not strictly my fault, but... I would still like to acknowledge it was my actions that led to this. I don't want to throw away that responsibility. I've been thinking a lot about what to do when I hurt people, whether intentionally or not... And I think it's important.
You know... I remember that time pretty well. Of course part of that was because it was a really hard time for all of us-- but more than that I remember that's when you told me you considered me your girlfriend. Not just... some girl you went on one maybe kinda date with. But someone you really cared for.
It was pretty shocking, actually... but you were so earnest. It made me really happy.
And that's part of the reason I really hated those eyes. Because deep down I knew they would always be a reminder of the worst parts of that day. So I wasn't sad to see them go. But... I'm really happy. Hell gave me those horrid things. But these new ones... they're coming from somewhere special. And I'll treasure them always.
[There's some silence on his end, like maybe he's too stunned to reply; then, a soft chuckle.]
...You know, it still took me a bit to realize that you didn't know I wanted us to date... I worried that maybe I forced you into something you didn't want.
But... I'm glad that we'll be able to give you something that makes you happy. This place takes so much from us, but... we can find ways to take it back. Even a little.
[also there's brief pauses and random noises as he speaks. Almost as though he's??? Going somewhere??? Wowee where could it be]
... By the way, I wanted to ask if you would like to have anything installed in the eyes? Bell taught me how to implant a camera or other minor devices. So we could make them doubly useful!
Not at all. Back then it was just hard to imagine I'd left that strong of an impression on you. [...] Although you were the first person who ever used the words "I love you" to me. Buuuut that was also while you were pretty drunk, so... I thought it was best not to read into it too much.
Of course. It'll be like having a part of you with me all the time.
[??? Wowee wonder what??? could possibly be??? up with that???]
--you can do something like that?! That's incredible... Not that I didn't already know you are, but still. A camera would be kind of nice, actually...
[He chuckles a little embarrassedly at the mention of him being drunk - because, well, he was, - but perks up at TECHNOLOGY.]
We can! And I can ask Bell for a way to hook it up to your phone--I can do that with unit abilities, but you'd need a more pragmatic connection. Um, there's also things like heat vision and such! It could be useful in the more dangerous games.
W-well... maybe... there are times where I want you to see me as more than cute.
[Because cute is not a bad thing, and it does make her happy. Yet!!]
...every once in a while I want to wear the kind of thing that-- when you see it, you can't get me off your mind. The kind of look that might keep you up at night.
[SHE'S SO SINCERE AND YET HER FACE IS BURNING. But since he can't see her, she can be a little more direct without Dying.]
Because when I'm the one on your mind-- I want to be the one and only one who gets to take care of you. No hiding it... or... doing it yourself. Those are the rules!
[Did she just make rules about whenever he gets aroused thinking about her?
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Re: Day 403, evening
Why hello-- it's really good to hear your voice. [...] Sorry I didn't visit you properly. I wanted to but-- well, I didn't want to cause more trouble for anyone.
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[...]
You know you wouldn't be any trouble, right? And I'm sure Frosty would be really glad to see you too. He set to work the moment we got back to the dorm.
Re: Day 403, evening
[You can hear the smile in her voice anyway.]
He's really sweet. I tried to convince him to let me pay him for his work, but he wouldn't have it.
Re: Day 403, evening
Would you have taken the payment if you did something for someone you care about?
Re: Day 403, evening
[Hold up now she has to try to process that she could be someone he cares about now.]
...alright fun, I'll let you win that one.
But you know none of this is your fault, right? You didn't give me those eyes.
1/2
He chuckles at her stammering. AS EXPECTED, BUT STILL CUTE]
You're adorable when you're flustered.
2/2
... I know it's not strictly my fault, but... I would still like to acknowledge it was my actions that led to this. I don't want to throw away that responsibility. I've been thinking a lot about what to do when I hurt people, whether intentionally or not... And I think it's important.
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You know... I remember that time pretty well. Of course part of that was because it was a really hard time for all of us-- but more than that I remember that's when you told me you considered me your girlfriend. Not just... some girl you went on one maybe kinda date with. But someone you really cared for.
It was pretty shocking, actually... but you were so earnest. It made me really happy.
And that's part of the reason I really hated those eyes. Because deep down I knew they would always be a reminder of the worst parts of that day. So I wasn't sad to see them go. But... I'm really happy. Hell gave me those horrid things. But these new ones... they're coming from somewhere special. And I'll treasure them always.
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...You know, it still took me a bit to realize that you didn't know I wanted us to date... I worried that maybe I forced you into something you didn't want.
But... I'm glad that we'll be able to give you something that makes you happy. This place takes so much from us, but... we can find ways to take it back. Even a little.
[also there's brief pauses and random noises as he speaks. Almost as though he's??? Going somewhere??? Wowee where could it be]
... By the way, I wanted to ask if you would like to have anything installed in the eyes? Bell taught me how to implant a camera or other minor devices. So we could make them doubly useful!
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Of course. It'll be like having a part of you with me all the time.
[??? Wowee wonder what??? could possibly be??? up with that???]
--you can do something like that?! That's incredible... Not that I didn't already know you are, but still. A camera would be kind of nice, actually...
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We can! And I can ask Bell for a way to hook it up to your phone--I can do that with unit abilities, but you'd need a more pragmatic connection. Um, there's also things like heat vision and such! It could be useful in the more dangerous games.
no subject
[BEING SPOILED THIS MUCH IS A LITTLE EMBARRASSING but still nice. Heat vision however, makes her laugh.]
Heat vision? I think I'll pass. Besides. I don't need special eyes to see how hot you are~
[suffer]
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there's a pause and a weird shuffle as though, perhaps, he tripped over his own feet?]
I-- Well, that's not-- Am I?
1/2
[SIGHS.]
Of course you are. Why do you think I was so worried that you were... so far out of my league...?
But that reminds me...! Hold on a second--
2/2
Give me your honest opinion-- which do you like better? Or... you know... if neither of them suit me...
[He is treated to a message with two separate images of Serenity in different lingerie. Congratulations.]
1/
[He's stupid, please don't judge. Also makes a brief curious noise at Serenity telling him to wait, but? Waits patiently]
2/
3/
4/
Ah--
5/5
... I think they both look very good. The first is really cute, and the second is the style you like...
Re: 5/5
[She won't say it, because she knows he means well, but she can't help but feel a little defeated when she hears "cute".
Another moment and he gets a new option.]
...if they're just cute than maybe... something more like this?
Re: 5/5
[SORRY SERENITY HE IS DUMB
There's a few moments as he processes the latest message.]
Ah...
[Levity.exe has shut down]
Re: 5/5
[Because cute is not a bad thing, and it does make her happy. Yet!!]
...every once in a while I want to wear the kind of thing that-- when you see it, you can't get me off your mind. The kind of look that might keep you up at night.
[SHE'S SO SINCERE AND YET HER FACE IS BURNING. But since he can't see her, she can be a little more direct without Dying.]
Because when I'm the one on your mind-- I want to be the one and only one who gets to take care of you. No hiding it... or... doing it yourself. Those are the rules!
[Did she just make rules about whenever he gets aroused thinking about her?
Yes. Yes she did.]