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From:

eyediot

archivist: Martin, how are you doing?

From:

curriculum_fictae

Knife: oh well
Knife: we’re having a team meeting!

From:

eyediot

archivist: A team meeting?
archivist: I suppose those are useful.

From:

curriculum_fictae

Knife: well
Knife: erm
Knife: what do you remember about our team meetings in the archives

From:

eyediot

archivist: I remember we didn't get much done.
archivist: About the same, then?

From:

curriculum_fictae

Knife: yeah
Knife: effort was made though
Knife: how are you doing?

From:

eyediot

archivist: You're at least trying. That's worth the effort, I think.
archivist: A bunch of Sparrow are at the beach. It's calming.

From:

curriculum_fictae

Knife: the beach seems like a lovely place to camp out
Knife: are you there too?

From:

eyediot

archivist: I am, yes.
archivist: I just wanted to check your status.

From:

curriculum_fictae

Knife: currently in the bedding ruin holding hands, do you want to come? I have two

From:

eyediot

archivist: Oh.
archivist: Is
archivist: It wouldn't be a problem, would it?

From:

curriculum_fictae

Knife: I mean finch will swarm you but Kuroro is here so. Plus ones accepted

From:

eyediot

archivist:
archivist: How much do you trust Kuroro not to take too much advantage of giving orders?

From:

curriculum_fictae

Knife: a lot more if I have you there to countermand him?

From:

eyediot

archivist: Wouldn't that be an interesting experiment.
archivist: My compulsion against cult-induced commands.

From:

curriculum_fictae

Knife: yeah. Though I do think he wouldn’t. Beatrice would murder him

From:

eyediot

archivist: Hm.
archivist: I can be there shortly then. I'll just need someone to meet me outside.

From:

curriculum_fictae

Knife: I’ll come fetch you

From:

eyediot

archivist: Of course. I'll meet you there.

[boop]

From:

bluediligence

Megarone: Hello! This is Korone, one of Jon's teammates on Sparrow.
Megarone: I was wondering if you might be able to tell me what his favorite color is? And if he has a favorite kind of animal or object? ٩(^ᴗ^)۶

From:

curriculum_fictae

Knife: oh! that’s a good question. I’ll have to ask on the colour, given the whole colour-blindness thing.
Knife: let me think about the other question too. Are you making something for him?

From:

bluediligence

Megarone: Thank you SO much!
Megarone: I'd like to make him a sweater or a hoodie. Something comfy and (hopefully) good for layering, since it looks like we're moving into spring now.

From:

curriculum_fictae

Knife: oh my god he would love that. how about sky blue and cat themed?

From:

bluediligence

Megarone: I can DEFINITELY work with sky blue and cats

Megarone: would he wear it if it had cat ears

From:

curriculum_fictae

Knife: probably not Knife: can you make it so that you can’t tell it has cat ears until he puts it on?

From:

bluediligence

Megarone: hmmm
Megarone: that's a good idea AND a good question
Megarone: i might be able to do something like that ( •̀ ω •́ )✧
Megarone: & i'd make the ears detachable so he can still feel comfortable wearing it

From:

curriculum_fictae

Knife: perfect
Knife: that’s my suggestion anyway!

From:

bluediligence

Megarone: Thank you, Martin-san (/≧▽≦)/
Megarone: I really really appreciate it!

From:

eyediot

archivist: Martn, I'm checking on your status given the nature of the game that happened.
archivist: Hopefully you weren't stuck in it?

From:

curriculum_fictae

[ It takes a while for the reply to come back... ]

Knife: Unfortunately yes I was Jon I was very much stuck in it at least bench wasn't executed but not our best showing all around phone end message

From:

eyediot

archivist: Are you doing voice to text?
achivist: Is there anything I can help with?

From:

curriculum_fictae

Knife: Yes sorry it likely looks a bit strange but it's my own only option given my eyes are sewn shut wait phone I didn't tell you to write that cancel message uh revise do you have a stupid name like Siri or Alexa or something what would even the snake version be sneery end message

From:

eyediot

[What to do when he's half frozen in the Lonely and half consumed by Need To Protect His Own.]

archivist: Sorry, one last question.
archivist: Are you currently at Finch?

From:

curriculum_fictae

Knife: Yes I am at bench I said bench please for the love of god just write bench it's a real word sneery

From:

eyediot

archivist: I'm on my way then.

[a little bit later knock knock KNOCK KNOCK]

From:

curriculum_fictae

[ A moment later, and the door awkwardly opens ...

Sure enough, Martin has a blindfold on. ]

Is that you, Jon?

From:

eyediot

Yes, it's me.

[But oh Martin... Buddy. He reaches to touch at his cheek but his hands are like ice right now.]

What an I do?

From:

curriculum_fictae

[ SO cold; Martin flinches a bit. ]

D'you think you can undo some stitches...?

From:

eyediot

...Sure. I can do that, yes. Let's get inside proper and I'll do what I can.

From:

curriculum_fictae

Right, um. Bedroom?

From:

eyediot

Of course, yes. Do you need me to lead?

[Of course he does, but Jon still wants to give the option here.]

From:

curriculum_fictae

Please, um. I keep banging into the stairs.

From:

eyediot

Right.

Just, ah.

I'm standing in front of you, just. Reach out and grip the back of my shirt, then? I don't- um. I don't want to hurt you right now.

From:

curriculum_fictae

You - you do seem terribly chilly. Is Sparrow all right?

[ He gently grips the back of Jonah's shirt. ]

From:

eyediot

[Starts leading him up the stairs carefully.]

It, um. Apparently I was the only one who wasn't there. We won, but everyone is... deeply upset and hurting.

From:

curriculum_fictae

Ah. That ... doesn't surprise me. One of the worst ones so far.

From:

eyediot

From what I was told, it does sound like it. Apparently there was a large argument. I still don't know the details but... We have. A lot of younger ones on our team that aren't taking 'there is no right answer' situation well.

From:

curriculum_fictae

... Ah. That sort of thing then. It takes a while to get used to that.

From:

eyediot

It does. This is likely the first time they've been in a situation with no right answer.

From:

curriculum_fictae

Versus us living through that daily in Archives, yeah?

From:

eyediot

[He gives a little huff of a laugh as he gets to Martin's door.]

Yeah. And trying to stop the end of the world. This one came pre-destroyed.

From:

curriculum_fictae

Also that. Yeah.

[ He feels his way up the stairs with the hand that isn’t clinging to Jon. ]

I do wonder sometimes. What power did it here. Or if it was simply “man is the most dangerous animal” after all.

From:

eyediot

Not sure.

[He'll get Martin's door open for him and gently lead him inside. Still... Looks like home, yep.]

Less eventful than ours, I can safely say.

From:

curriculum_fictae

... Right. You've seen it, haven't you.

[ Martin awkwardly lowers himself to the bed. ]

From:

eyediot

Yes. I-i have.

[Just helps Martin sit and looks at his face properly now, being careful.]

They did do quite a number on you, didn't they....

From:

curriculum_fictae

[ Totally and firmly sewn shut - though his eyes are intact underneath. ]

Y. YEs. Bit sore, though not actively painful, at least.

From:

eyediot

[Jonah nods even if he can't see it and starts looking around.]

Have you got a - A small knife or scissors here?

From:

curriculum_fictae

Sewing scissors over on the end table, yes.

From:

eyediot

Right, got that.

[Getting those and. Well, it's not the worst impromptu surgery he's done, but might be the most delicate. He doesn't want to fuck this up.]

Don't- Don't move, all right? My hands are, um. A bit colder, but I'll try my best.

From:

curriculum_fictae

... I mean. Could be good if you miss, yeah?

From:

eyediot

....Why would that be good? I'd rather not hurt you.

From:

curriculum_fictae

N-no, I mean - if you miss, being able to numb the pain would be. Good.

From:

eyediot

Ah. That. Is true, I suppose.

[Just. Going to start gently trying to nudge the thread to give some slack so he can cut the first thread. It goes through easy enough though the cold is there against Martin's eye.]

All right. First one done.

From:

curriculum_fictae

[ Way too close. Martin gulps a bit and does his best to hold still. ]

Better - better do the next one before I try opening both, yeah?

From:

eyediot

Y-yes. I'll try to make it quick.

[Gonna just get on that- Boa taking pity and he starts cutting through this one as well. Slow and steady but with purpose.]

From:

curriculum_fictae

[ good. good. Martin winces a bit, but ... ]

Oh. That's much better.

From:

eyediot

[Carefully pulling the thread out and tossing it aside.]

Is it? I didn't cut you or anything?

From:

curriculum_fictae

I-I don't think so?

[ There's a trickle of blood, but it seems to be coming from the holes in his eyelid. ]

From:

eyediot

[OH.... Nope no, gonna grab a cloth to hand to Martin so he can. Do that. But he'll at least try to numb it a little.]

Good. I'm relieved for that much.

From:

curriculum_fictae

[ Martin dabs delicately at his eyes. ]

I mean, still horrid but. At least I can SEE again.

From:

eyediot

[Smiles a little. He is selfishly relieved.]

Yes, you can see again. And that was a simple enough remedy to fix.

From:

curriculum_fictae

Honestly, not bad compared to some of the other things I've seen.

[ He winds up leaning against Jon. ]

From:

eyediot

[Oh... He just. Tucks Martin's head under his chin for the moment, patting his back almost awkward before settling into familiar.]

Right, this place could have done much worse to you.

From:

curriculum_fictae

Right. Like - I don't know. I heard all sorts of people coughing up something awful.

[ He clings a bit, fingers digging gently into his sleeve. ]

From:

eyediot

It wasn't pleasant to see, no.

[Poor Battler. But he lets Martin cling, rubbing his back gently.]

You'll be all right.

From:

curriculum_fictae

I - I know, I just- sorry, I sort of need this? Right now?

From:

eyediot

No, of course. I don't mind, it's... I do love you, Martin. I'm happy to be here to help.

From:

curriculum_fictae

It's helping a lot.

[ The hug is getting a LITTLE tight. ]

From:

eyediot

Good. I'm glad to be able to do that much.

[He lets Martin cling, he is only a twig after all.]

From:

curriculum_fictae

Well - I mean - you could spend the night?

From:

eyediot

I-

Do you want that? I do need to, um. Run a short errand for Sparrow, if you wanted to come with but. I suppose I could stay, yes.

From:

curriculum_fictae

Oh - right, of course. For Sparrow and all. I'll go with you?

From:

eyediot

[He smiles a little at that.] Brilliant.

Whenever you feel up to moving, then.

From:

curriculum_fictae

... Are my eyes bleeding any more?

From:

eyediot

[Taking a look- and they're fine now.]

No, they're all right. Nothing amiss now.

From:

curriculum_fictae

Right. Then. May as well go and get that done then, yeah?

From:

eyediot

[Chances playing a light kiss to Martin's curls, watching the little bit of frost he leaves immediately start to melt with a smile.]

Yes, let's. I think you'll enjoy this field trip as well.

From:

curriculum_fictae

[ Oh. He goes rather red at that, staring at Jon for a moment. ]

Can - erm - just a moment?

From:

eyediot

Oh. Of course, yes.

[WILL JUST. Patiently wait. Martin probably has things he needs to do now that he can see again-]

From:

curriculum_fictae

[ like SMOOCHIN JON ]

From:

eyediot

[OH DANG. That is a smooch. He's about it.]

From:

curriculum_fictae

[ Martin lingers a moment before he draws back, smiling. ]

Now I'm ready.

From:

eyediot

[Just lovestruck staring at him before taking a breath.]

Right. Yes, um. On our way then. [Haha what if his legs are jelly tho. Just using Martin's shoulder to balance himself for a second.]

From:

curriculum_fictae

[ Then Martin will just wrap an arm around him and cling a bit. ]

You all right there?

From:

eyediot

Yes. Wonderful, actually.

[He got to punish Ember, then Martin got to punish Ember, and now Martin is smooching him - great way to end the night really. Sparrow problems will be healed and resolved, but this is more important to him at the exact moment. He'll just start walking them out.]

I think this will be a great idea.

From:

curriculum_fictae

[ he follows after, a hand still on his shoulder. ]

I still have no idea what it is.

From:

eyediot

[Oh that's fun. He gets to know something someone else doesn't, and it's actually a nice surprise! He grins a little as they go to the temple.]

I suppose you'll be just as surprised, then.

From:

curriculum_fictae

In a good way, I hope.

[ He thinks so anyway, given Jonah’s general mood. ]

From:

eyediot

It will absolutely be in a good way.

[Temple isn't too far at least, resting his hand over Martin's on his arm.]

Just need to grab the right token and we'll have this half finished.

From:

curriculum_fictae

Oh! Right, Sparrow won. I’m rather glad of that.

From:

eyediot

I won't say I'm displeased by it either since they could use a win.

[But he'll just grab a home item token, yoink. And lean up to kiss Martin's cheek.]

Be back in a moment.

From:

curriculum_fictae

[ Martin flushes rather prettily at that. ]

Oh - ah - of course. Take your time.

From:

eyediot

[It takes him a few minutes, but he comes back with an armful of orange and ginger fur squirming a bit.]

Hold- Hold still, you're fine. We just have to walk a little bit. Blast, why couldn't they have brought a carrier with you-

[It's a cat. He's got a cat.]

From:

curriculum_fictae

[ Martin’s eyes go wide with shock, then delight. ]

Is that - the Admiral?

From:

eyediot

I-it is, yes.

[He's SO SQUIRMY and meowing helplessly. The pawdacity of what is being done to him. How dare, he is dying can't anyone tell- No he's fine, just cold in Jonah's arms.]

Thought. Maybe a morale boost for Sparrow. They're having a time of it right now and I can't... really help directly myself.

From:

curriculum_fictae

[ Martin reaches out to pet. ]

I mean, they could pet you, but the cat is fluffier.

From:

eyediot

[If he had any body heat, his face would be red right now. As it is he just gives Martin a look while the Admiral sort of leans up to Martin's hand.]

The cat is indeed fluffier and a better choice.

From:

curriculum_fictae

[ Pets for SUCH a good boy. ]

Well. I didn't say better choice.

From:

eyediot

No, but I did.

[Who could choose the Archivist over a perfect angel ginger who is purring up a storm at all the attention??]

From:

curriculum_fictae

[ Well. maybe Martin sometimes, but for now ...

yeah the cat wins. ]

I suppose we ought to head back then.

From:

eyediot

Yes. I think it will... really help some so long as no one is allergic.

[Oh god what if is his whole team is allergic.]

From:

curriculum_fictae

Even if so, surely healers can help with that?

From:

eyediot

Oh perhaps... I hadn't considered that either.

I'm sure it'll be fine.

[Jon "First Plan Best Plan" Sims did it again. But he's walking back to Sparrow now with Martin and the Admiral.]

I do wish they would've brought his carrier with him.

From:

curriculum_fictae

Bit cheap of them, yeah?

[ He keeps petting the cat and staying close. ]

Fortunate that the Admiral is so well-behaved.

From:

eyediot

Only when he wants to be. I'm sure if I set him down he'd go running until he caused some trouble and then come back as if he did nothing wrong.

From:

curriculum_fictae

Then let's head straight back somewhere safe, yeah?

From:

eyediot

Yes, um.

[Probably not the smartest to just drop a cat off and leave again-]

Do you think he'd be all right with us at Finch for the night?

From:

curriculum_fictae

Oh! Of course. We can get him settled on my bed, yeah?

From:

eyediot

Perfect. [Even if the Admiral is mewling pitifully at him. He wants to be free, father.]

I suppose I should check around for things he can eat but it shouldn't be too difficult. There's fish around, right?

From:

curriculum_fictae

In the pond, yes. I've cooked them before.

From:

eyediot

Brilliant. Right, then, we'll get him settled a bit, I'll stay with you at Finch, then take him to Sparrow after some rest.

It's a me-proof plan.

From:

curriculum_fictae

You-proof?

From:

eyediot

Yes, me-proof.

Even I can't screw this up.

From:

curriculum_fictae

You are a lot more capable than you give yourself credit for.

From:

eyediot

That's quite a lot of faith in me. I'm surprised, really.

From:

eyediot

archivist: I take it there was a game?

From:

curriculum_fictae

Knife: I'd ask how you know but.
Knife: yes. Finch and Sparrow are safe.

From:

eyediot

archivist: Sorry.
archivist: But yes, I gathered that.
archivist: All the same, are you all right?

From:

curriculum_fictae

Knife: feeling a bit stupid really

From:

eyediot

[It... takes a second... To try and not just Know.]

archivist: Would you want to talk about it?
archivist: Or is this a situation you need to have on your own?

From:

curriculum_fictae

Knife: Be lovely if you came over
Knife: I'm making apple pie

From:

eyediot

archivist: I'll be over shortly, then.

From:

curriculum_fictae

Knife: see you soon

From:

tryse

Tryse: Do you mind if I ask about your game strategy today?

From:

curriculum_fictae

Knife: sorry, have we met?

From:

tryse

Tryse: More than once.

From:

curriculum_fictae

Knife: oh. well. that's probably true.
Knife: I mostly run on spite.

From:

tryse

Tryse: ...I'm from Robin's Egg?
Tryse: This isn't a case of you attacking us. Quite the opposite.

From:

curriculum_fictae

Knife: right, that's my answer though.
Knife: I was irritated at Rabbit and Cricket, and gave Salamander the leftover point just to annoy them.

From:

tryse

Tryse: I fear I've somehow started this wrong.
Tryse: What I meant to ask is why Finch sent a 'save' to Robin's Egg, given our history of bypassing one another in games.
Tryse: I don't have any concerns for Rabbit or Cricket.