Dr. Lance Sweets (![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
lifetothefullest) wrote2017-04-10 08:48 pm
lifetothefullest) wrote2017-04-10 08:48 pm
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If you aren't too busy, could I have a moment of your time?
[Lance is a little surprised by the text, but not in a bad way and he responds right away.]
Of course; did you want to speak in person?
Of course; did you want to speak in person?
I actually tried to come up with an answer this time, but nothing.
i know you're not a medical doctor and shit but can i ask you something? about my implants
[Because there are. Problems. And they can't continue.]
[Because there are. Problems. And they can't continue.]
Yeah, of course, although I may not be qualified to help.
[Due to the whole 'not a medical doctor' thing.]
[Due to the whole 'not a medical doctor' thing.]
Kyna's gone. Tucker and Harlan, too, if you knew them.
At least they left together.
At least they left together.
[Although he's glad Washington told him, he's not happy to hear about this especially with Brennan also still being gone. But three people at once is a lot, especially since Lance knows Kyna and Harlan are from the same world, and so suspicion is helping temper the dismay at hearing this news.]
Thank you for telling me. I know Harlan; is Tucker also from their world?
Thank you for telling me. I know Harlan; is Tucker also from their world?
hey you still up for learning to throw knives?
[Guess who was really bored during the sand storm. Guess who really, really wants to some entertainment.]
[Guess who was really bored during the sand storm. Guess who really, really wants to some entertainment.]
Yeah, sure. When?
[He's also bored, and also needs to stall doing what he told Will he'd do. Learning to throw knives sounds like a great way to deal with both issues.]
[He's also bored, and also needs to stall doing what he told Will he'd do. Learning to throw knives sounds like a great way to deal with both issues.]
wanted to give you a heads up
some of washington's idiots are here
they're harmless mostly sometimes they blow things up
carolina's not. she's here too
she's dangerous
some of washington's idiots are here
they're harmless mostly sometimes they blow things up
carolina's not. she's here too
she's dangerous
Okay. Dangerous in what sense?
[He appreciates the heads up on people from Ephemera and Washington's world, but definitely needs more information on the comments about Carolina.]
[He appreciates the heads up on people from Ephemera and Washington's world, but definitely needs more information on the comments about Carolina.]
Sure, though I promise exactly zero improvement from last time.
You're not bothering me, and no, I'm officially back. What's going on?
[Because he's a bit worried by this message.]
[Because he's a bit worried by this message.]
hey
it's been a while since we last talked, but i wanted to thank you for giving me the advice you did. things are better.
[Not perfect - he isn't confident enough to say that - but significantly improved. Lance probably thinks he's a headcase but people have thought worse things about Nate.]
it's been a while since we last talked, but i wanted to thank you for giving me the advice you did. things are better.
[Not perfect - he isn't confident enough to say that - but significantly improved. Lance probably thinks he's a headcase but people have thought worse things about Nate.]
[The message is a nice surprise.]
You don't have to thank me, but I'm really glad to hear that.
[Knowing he was able to help in any way, even for one person and for one thing, means a lot to him and makes everything else about being here a bit easier.]
You don't have to thank me, but I'm really glad to hear that.
[Knowing he was able to help in any way, even for one person and for one thing, means a lot to him and makes everything else about being here a bit easier.]
Hello; I am, yes. Is there something I can help you with?
What do you think about this Null thing?
( Who has time for hellos in this day and age?
P.S. Lance beware of short women knocking on your door at ass o'clock in the morning for running sessions in the future. )
( Who has time for hellos in this day and age?
P.S. Lance beware of short women knocking on your door at ass o'clock in the morning for running sessions in the future. )
[Text etiquette makes greetings obselete anyway. But omg no he's nocturnal why do you do this??? but no do it]
Right now I think it's best to be cautious but operate assuming it's telling the truth. The Null haven't shown themselves to be good liars, if capable of it at all, so it seems unlikely this is a ruse.
Right now I think it's best to be cautious but operate assuming it's telling the truth. The Null haven't shown themselves to be good liars, if capable of it at all, so it seems unlikely this is a ruse.
Hey, I'm not busy. Yeah sure; any preference for where?
Is that a 'knock knock I'm at your door but texting instead of knocking physically', or 'knock knock this is a replacement for hello'?
[In other words does he need to get up or not.]
[In other words does he need to get up or not.]
[Michael's fever breaks and it's like waking up from sleepwalking. A thing he... actually has experience with, but never like this. He has only vague memories of some of the things he said and did; he's still weak and out of it from the sickness. But he remembers what the Visitor did. And it makes him immediately stumble off to find where he locked his phone.]
oh godoh god
jesus christ I'm so sorry
are yuo okay? please be okay
I'm sorry I didnt mean any of that holy shit
oh godoh god
jesus christ I'm so sorry
are yuo okay? please be okay
I'm sorry I didnt mean any of that holy shit
[Lance doesn't respond immediately, not on purpose but because he's asleep himself; some of the injuries have been healed through the spell in Kyna's necklace, but the remaining damage and the last of the event-caused illness are still a lot to deal with.
But when he does wake up an hour or two later and checks his phone, he's a little surprised and it takes a few more minutes for Lance to piece things together. He definitely feels drastically different than he did, at least mentally, and starts to really realize that it must've been an event and what exactly that event did.
So, finally, he sends a very simple message back, too tired to carefully craft a response.]
I'm okay. Are you?
But when he does wake up an hour or two later and checks his phone, he's a little surprised and it takes a few more minutes for Lance to piece things together. He definitely feels drastically different than he did, at least mentally, and starts to really realize that it must've been an event and what exactly that event did.
So, finally, he sends a very simple message back, too tired to carefully craft a response.]
I'm okay. Are you?
[The whole anniversary thing is something Lance has drastically mixed feelings about, but this message definitely helps lift his mood a little.]
Thanks. You too.
Is it as weird to think about for you as it is for me? It doesn't feel like a year.
Thanks. You too.
Is it as weird to think about for you as it is for me? It doesn't feel like a year.
The city has altered.
This unit is compromised. [Name] will be eliminated if found. Current location function is in error. [Name] is within a 100 foot radius of [x,y].
This unit's continued existence is in your hands. This unit hopes it has found a reliable companion to trust.
Thank you, [Lance].
This unit is compromised. [Name] will be eliminated if found. Current location function is in error. [Name] is within a 100 foot radius of [x,y].
This unit's continued existence is in your hands. This unit hopes it has found a reliable companion to trust.
Thank you, [Lance].
[After a brief exchange with Nate, he sends a message back.]
My friend is near where you are and is going to get you, and I'll be there soon too. It'll be okay.
[And he really hopes that he isn't making a huge mistake, and everything really will be okay.]
My friend is near where you are and is going to get you, and I'll be there soon too. It'll be okay.
[And he really hopes that he isn't making a huge mistake, and everything really will be okay.]
Thank you for telling me.
[It's not great news, by any means, but he knows it must be so incredibly much worse for Drake. Drake definitely guesses what Lance was going to ask, so instead--]
I'm sorry. Do you want to talk?
[It's not great news, by any means, but he knows it must be so incredibly much worse for Drake. Drake definitely guesses what Lance was going to ask, so instead--]
I'm sorry. Do you want to talk?
I owe you an apology.
[...well...another apology]
[...well...another apology]
That's an ominous start.
[He's... Not sure what this could be about and is a little afraid to find out.]
[He's... Not sure what this could be about and is a little afraid to find out.]
hey u busy)
its fine if u r. not an emrgency.
[read: yes it is a little bit.]
its fine if u r. not an emrgency.
[read: yes it is a little bit.]
[Yeah he's getting that impression.]
I'm not busy. What's going on?
I'm not busy. What's going on?
hey lance.
u got a min?
its actually not an emergency this time.
cross my heart.
u got a min?
its actually not an emergency this time.
cross my heart.
Yeah, of course.
Are you sure?
[He's... Half joking but also wants to make double sure okay he's heard that before.]
Are you sure?
[He's... Half joking but also wants to make double sure okay he's heard that before.]
Kat is gone
[Ah, these messages are never fun for anyone involved. He had only spoken to Kat a few times, but she'd been pretty great so he definitely means it when he responds, even if it's simple--]
I'm sorry to hear that. Are you doing alright?
I'm sorry to hear that. Are you doing alright?
[It's late in the evening on the 24th when Edgar decides to take up on the offer that Lance had made few months ago back in the feast. He hadn't been exactly serious when asking about the counselling but he was curious. Doctor had knowledge about humans that he didn't -- something that could be useful too.
Usually when he pays a visit to someone he doesn't bother using a door. There are almost always a window open or some other hole that he could use to crawl inside. But this time he's not trying to sneak in and out like a shadow in the night. So he actually knocks on the door, steps back and crosses his arms behind his back while waiting.]
Usually when he pays a visit to someone he doesn't bother using a door. There are almost always a window open or some other hole that he could use to crawl inside. But this time he's not trying to sneak in and out like a shadow in the night. So he actually knocks on the door, steps back and crosses his arms behind his back while waiting.]
[He appreciates the knock on the door, because Lance is slightly jumpy and would definitely not be happy with someone coming through a window especially with how high up in the spire he lives. His windows are almost always closed too, so that wouldn't have helped.
As it is he's just a little perplexed about who might be at his door, opening it cautiously before recognizing just who it is. The caution fades then, but his confusion just increases.]
Edgar? Are you alright?
[Why is here here?]
As it is he's just a little perplexed about who might be at his door, opening it cautiously before recognizing just who it is. The caution fades then, but his confusion just increases.]
Edgar? Are you alright?
[Why is here here?]
( There are nights where dreams make it impossible to stay in bed any longer, where her eyes keep fluttering shut despite her best efforts and coffee because there's been maybe an hour's rest total, all of it awful.
(And, no matter what Kate will claim, even superhumans need sleep sometimes.)
These are the mornings she pushes herself harder with her running, out in the light rain and cold night air, and the ones where she knocks on Lance's door earlier than usual to get started with their run.
She could do with the company, with some complaining that will take her mind off crumbling brick and earth and far too much blood. )
Oi, wake up.
(And, no matter what Kate will claim, even superhumans need sleep sometimes.)
These are the mornings she pushes herself harder with her running, out in the light rain and cold night air, and the ones where she knocks on Lance's door earlier than usual to get started with their run.
She could do with the company, with some complaining that will take her mind off crumbling brick and earth and far too much blood. )
Oi, wake up.
[Lance answers the door relatively quickly, but it's probably apparent by his appearance that that's because he was already awake. Or, more accurately, he hadn't gone to bed yet, and the resulting zombification is why he's not outwardly as confused and annoyed as he feels.]
Why are you at my door at...
[Whatever time it is? His eyebrows furrow and he squints at her briefly like the answer might be on her face, but then pulls his phone from his pocket to check it.]
At now.
Why are you at my door at...
[Whatever time it is? His eyebrows furrow and he squints at her briefly like the answer might be on her face, but then pulls his phone from his pocket to check it.]
At now.
I'm fine, Kyna; I just got back to the city. Are you okay?
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