IC Contact for Sav

[coercive]

[Good luck knowing whether or not you're actually contacting her, because there's just silence on her end of things. She's able to receive voice, video, and text messages; but she may or may not respond.]

Comments

~audio

[el_paso]

You're not teaching anything with Magneto or on his behalf, you got that?

[coercive]

But it would be something to do.

[She's internally debating on what kind of argument this would be if she decided to be a stubborn little shit.]

[el_paso]

You can find something that isn't being that creep's convenient...henchkid.

[coercive]

So you think you are telling me what to do?

[el_paso]

That's what it sounds like, yep.

[coercive]

No. [Wait. Maybe that's not the right thing to say.] What other something is there to do?

[el_paso]

Yes. Not getting wound up in Erik's bullshit.

video; after the fallout

[shadowblends]

[Despite the fact it's been a few days after everything, including the repercussions of their actions, Kurt still looks terrible-- eyes ringed with dark circles, neck mottled with deep purple (almost black) bruises, a few cuts along the left side of his face.

Everything else is mostly covered, though, and he's not one to idly walk about without a shirt on, so the bandage at his side is hidden. He's been worried about Laura for a while and has wanted to make plans to see her, but he's not sure if he's allowed to do that yet.

So, this is his attempt at contacting her.]

Laura, [he speaks softly to the screen, reaching one hand up to rake through his bangs, holding them atop his head.] I'm ... not sure if you're there, but I wanted to check up on you.

[A pause, his iridescent eyes flicking from the TAB to his lap then to something offscreen.] ... I hope you're doing all right and that you didn't get into too much trouble.

~audio / as I make a million assumptions

[el_paso]

Alright, where'd the bike come from?

[coercive]

[Wow, he sure found that fast. But she guesses they did just leave it sitting out in the open.]

It is Eddie's. He's staying with me for a while.

[el_paso]

Eddie? That new kid?

[ Still keeping up with the network, even as he ghosts it. ]

You know anything else about him?

[coercive]

He can ride a bike.

[It's dry sarcasm, because no, she doesn't really know that much about him.]

And he is my age. He is teaching me better English and I'm teaching him Spanish.

[Clearly, their friendship is very academic and beneficial. But one thing is important here:]

Did you touch his bike?

[el_paso]

Didn't have much of a choice. I tripped over it.

[coercive]

Did it hurt like a bitch?

[A chance to use the phrase her new pal taught her.

[el_paso]

[ ...what. Hang on, while he flounders for a sec and rallies. ]

You're damn right it did. Where the Hell did you hear that?

Grogory Day Message

[clussy]

You're literally the coolest friend a guy could ask for.

[coercive]

I am cool?

[clussy]

The absolute coolest. Certified Eddie Kaspbrak Cool.

[coercive]

Do I get an award? Like a badge.

[clussy]

I could make one, now that you mention it. Be the coolest fucking badge ever. Would you wear it or hang it up on your wall?

[coercive]

yes! I want one to hang on my wall by my bed.

text

[shipsandsealingwax]

What kinds of animals do you like?

[coercive]

Horses are my favorite. And unicorns. Raccoons and wolves too. Why?

[shipsandsealingwax]

I was just curious, because you asked about Eddie.

[It has nothing to do with wanting to make her something as a gift along with the rest of his friends.]

Delivery

[shipsandsealingwax]

[Bill leaves a small origami box tied to the door of Laura's unit. The leaf has Laura's name neatly written on it in Bill's handwriting. Inside the box is a carefully wax-coated paper unicorn.]