IC Voicemail

[despisesthegods]

You've reached the voicemail of Styxx Anaxkolasi. I'm not able to answer for the moment but leave a message and I'll get back to you when I'm able.

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Comments

[phoenixstrut]

Oh, he got along with almost everyone. [she 'corrects' him, all the while agreeing with him in silence.] Even wise Debbie Downers.

[despisesthegods]

Yes, but I'm actually an asshole, remember?

[He actually dared a smile there.]

[phoenixstrut]

Oh, that's right. [She mirrors his smile back.] You just keep coming up with ways to make me forget it.

[despisesthegods]

Well, I'll have to work harder to remind you I guess.

[phoenixstrut]

You'll have to get creative, because at this point I'll never believe you.

[despisesthegods]

I can get creative. I'm from the ancient world. We're good at being creative.

[phoenixstrut]

[He gets a laugh.] I can't argue with that.

Maybe I just need to find ways to stay out of trouble so you don't have to keep watching over me. [Thats a little sobering, but she's still content enough.] Thanks for coming over to check on me. You didn't have to.

[despisesthegods]

You're a friend, so yes, I did.

[He'd had to make sure she was okay.]

I can stay longer if you want, or you can just keep Noibat with you. She'll warn me if anything's wrong.

[phoenixstrut]

[she shrugs a little, but bites into her pizza to hide the grin.]

You're always more than welcome to stay, but if you'd rather head home, I... won't stop you. [She's hesitant to let him go, but she doesn't have it in her to ask him to stay for her own reasons. It's been enough of a blessing to have him here to talk her down at all.] I really don't think I'll be sleeping tonight either way.

[Aaaand smile gone.]

[despisesthegods]

[It doesn't matter, he can see it on her face.]

I'll stay for now. Until you can calm down more at least.

[phoenixstrut]

[Her entire body relaxes and he earns a melted look of gratitude before she turns her attention back to her pizza slice. She's still partially convinced he isn't real.]