IC Inbox [Deer Country]

[cuddlery]

What do you know, it's the IC Inbox for Deer Country! Leave a message or initiate some manner of random thread!

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voice, un; abs

[armd]

Hey, Scorps.

Can I get your advice on something?

[cuddlery]

[A delighted voice answers back, full of energy.]

Abby! Hey there bud! It is so great to hear from you. Look at this, this is awesome! Like, the coolest communicator ever! I'm so excited...

Oh right, what was that? You want advice? Well I am here, to give it to you freely! If it's about hugs, the best technique is to put as much strength into them as possible. That's how you show how strongly you care! [A beat.] Just gotta... you just gotta keep track of their breathing too!

action; sometime in february, choco shenans

[verrostet]

[ She really didn't want to eat it.

In a way, mages of her world have rather comfy brains; they think and calculate like the brains of any other human, but submerged as they are in a constant flow of mana, they enjoy a unique clarity even when magical effects are pressed upon them. The rest of their bodies may still feel the effects of the magic, but at least the sanctity of the inner mind stays intact. This can make mages effective berserkers, monsters with the minds of intellectuals.

Today, however, Tanya is in hell.

She was on her way to Scorpia's place with a thank you gift, eager to maintain a friendly contact in this harsh world. Along the way, she was accosted (accosted!) by some creep of a deer trying to get a bit of her blood in exchange for a bit of his chocolate. Now, she does have a soft spot for chocolate, but getting it in such a shady way isn't funny in the slightest. Even as she raged and cursed the deer inside, her body rebelled and offered up a bit of blood. Then, as she continued to walk the rest of the way to Scorpia's residence in a dark fume, her body betrayed her a second time and thoughtlessly popped the chocolate into her mouth.

White chocolate. The taste was bittersweet despite its complete lack of bitterness. In truth, the richness and luxury of the taste was so wonderful that it nearly brought tears to her eyes. Frustration from another source, the awareness of how poorly she was living in Empire.

But. At least she gets to start a new chapter in her life. Yes -- a sudden a wave of optimism washes over her. A new life, a new community, and new friends. It isn't all of what she wanted, but the elements of potential are all here, and she fully intends to start with her good friend, maybe even future best friend, Scorpia.

She knocks politely on Scorpia's front door bearing a large bottle of wine a quarter of her size. A(n uncharacteristically) radiant smile is on her face, bright with anticipation. When the door does open, Tanya greets Scorpia with a voice and demeanor befitting her tender years. ]

Scorpia, hello! It's been too long! How have you been?

[cuddlery]

[Today was shaping up to be an uneventful day for Scorpia. She didn't have any performances lined up, so she was just planning to go out for a walk until she either found friends to hang out with or anyone who might have needed a hug. She wasn't expecting anyone at her door, though it was a pleasant surprise!

She's quick to answer the door, not wanting to leave any guests waiting. As she opens the door, she looks downwards at the young girl greeting her. What a sweet, nice kid who's visited her! But something feels strange... alien about this. Scorpia blinks, and then it hits her. This isn't just some random girl, this is-]

Tanya? Tanya!

[Of course it's Tanya! She just seems a little, different than Scorpia remembers. She just looks a little confused as she grins while greeting her.]

Hey there girl! It is great to see you again. Oh me, I - I've been fine. Just keeping on keeping on, you know? [She's trying her best to power through with Catra gone.] And how about you! I need to know how you've been settling in, tell me everything. ...Oh, but don't keep standing there. Come on it, make yourself at home!

[She gestures Tanya to enter! It's a pretty ordinary-looking home, with the living room right by the door. Some chairs and a couch, and a few small paintings of cats, sea life and rainbows decorating the walls.]

voice; un: lookingforshinsengumi

[tealeafs]

Um.. Hi, M-- Scorpia!

[ Something about those last two words sounds very practiced, despite the near-flubbing with almost calling her 'miss' there. Like Chizuru may have been sitting there with her Omni for minutes upon minutes, trying to think of the best way to start this entire thing off.

After all, she doesn't want to sound too sad, because she doesn't want to make Scorpia worry.. But it's hard to not sound sad when you are sad. Why does it have to be so hard? ]

I.. um, sorry. Do you think you have a moment to talk..?

un: YOURFRIENDSCORPIA

[cuddlery]

[Scorpia's voice is quick to reply. As full of mirth and energy as always!]

Chizu! Hi!! I absolutely have a moment. Multiple moments even! As many moments as you may need. Just tell me anything and everything. You know I have your back no matter what!

voice; un: ushiromiya

[entreats]

[ .. well. If this isn't ever a super awkward call to make.

On the other hand, Ange knows she has to do this. She can't let a friendship be ruined, just because this place decided to mess with them. Isn't that always the advice she gives to other people as well? If she's telling others to do it, then.. well, she's got to step up, now it's her time to listen to that advice.

Hence why Scorpia will receive a call as soon as the month changes and the oppressive heat leaves the city. ]

.. Scorpia? I.. think we need to talk.

[ The understatement of the year. ]

[cuddlery]

[Scorpia's replayed the argument to herself countless times, wanting to just hide away and shrivel up the more she thinks about how much she hurt Ange. She's sure she doesn't deserve to be her friend and isn't sure if she should even try to talk to her. Maybe she should just... let Ange be happy without her.

So she's taken completely by surprise when she gets a call on her Omni.]

A-Ange! [She says with a startled gasp.] Are... are you sure? Are you sure you wanna talk to me!

Text | un: Sweet Cheeks (OMNI SHENANIGANS)

[floatsaway]

**PLEASE** LABEL YOUR PORTION OF THE LEFTOVERS FROM NOW ON.
I JUST HAD LUNCH AND I CAN'T FEEL MY FACE!!
IT'S BEEN 40 MINUTES AND THE MILK ISN'T HELPING.
WHAT THE HECK KIND OF ALIEN PEPPERS DID DEKU **GIVE** YOU?!?1

i'm gonna throw up on your pants again and this time i'm NOT gonna feel bad about it.

un: JACKED LOBSTER

[cuddlery]

I'M SORRY ABOUT YOUR FACE I DON'T KNOW WHAT'S GOING ON WHO'S DEEKU

PLEASE ANYTHING BUT THE PANTS

ALSO WHO IS THIS??? IS THIS YOU CHEESE ZOO??

Text; UN: boom boy (omni misfire)

[detonating]

Yo, Angel Face.
The hell do you want for dinner?

UN: SHARP LADY

[cuddlery]

Oh hi there!! I didn't know my face was angel-like, thank you so much! Honestly, I'm just in the mood for some good old-fashioned stew? That's what I'm planning, currently!

text, un: HIHIHIHIHIHI (misfire)

[strongroots]

hey have you heard of nail polish

un: SANTY CLAWS

[cuddlery]

Yes? I'm familiar with it! I'm not exactly a finger person, but sometimes I apply it to the ol' toenail squad!

Thank for this sudden and completely unexpected message! I'm glad someone out there is spreading awareness?

un: kickflips, text

[strongroots]

[ a very important text: ]

hey scorpia. do u know about christmas
and do u want to talk about food and decorations w/ chizuru in a group chat
i told her about it and now shes freaking out about letting everyone down

[ In a Chizuru way. ]

un: YOURFRIENDSCORPIA

[cuddlery]

I've learned a thing or two or twelve about it! I'm a fan, very fun-sounding holiday! I'd love to join and talk

Wait, Chizu's freaking out?! No way! Let me in! Let me in!!

Christmas Gift Delivery!! | 12/25

[floatsaway]

[Whether it be by simply asking for her address directly or having her Omen locate it with her big hecking snoofer, Scorpia will find a gently decorated box outside on her doorstep. The wrapping is just simple, dyed pink paper tied with a ribbon of gold. There's a few crude drawings of snowflakes on there as well. Inside the box will be a scorpio necklace wrapped securely in a folding of tissue paper and taped to keep it safe and neat. There's also a knit scarf and hat combo inside as well, for the dreadful weather and to keep cozy. And finally, off to the side, a little baggy of some ultra cute frosted cookies in the shapes of little bears and such. They're just as sweet as they look!!

Neatly placed on top of the gifts is a simple card, with a drawing of a bear with its head stuck in a chimney on one side, and a note on the other:]

Dear Scorpia,

I don't know if you know about Christmas, or have any sort of winter holidays in your world, but today is a gift giving holiday in mine. You gift presents and other nice things to people you care about - friends, family, loved ones, stuff like that - and I remember we were talking about getting cozy this winter with all the chill and the CRAZY amounts of snow we got!! I hope you're staying warm...and not snowed in at all or anything worse... You know I've got your back in case of that stuff - rescue is what I specialize in for my Hero work, after all!

I hope you're doing well, or as well as one can be in Trench. Please enjoy the gifts, and if you want a different color of the hat and scarf, let me know!! I can exchange them for another color set or style. Same with the necklace, haha. I thought it was cool, and it reminded me of you!! ^o^

Your friend,
Uraraka Ochako ♥

[cuddlery]

[Merry Christmas indeed!! Scorpia will treasure all of these delightful presents (while just feeling a little concerned for the illustrated bear being stuck, oh no!), and she'll find the scarf and hat to be quite to her liking! She feels Blessed on this Christmas.]

gift, before the 25th December

[strongroots]

[ Brng brng, a delivery for Scorpia! It comes on the same day Robby delivers Chizuru's, sitting in a draw-string bag (he's got so many of these) and with a card in red. The card has white ink snowflakes inked on the front (with a wooden stamp) and Scorpia's name on it, and inside has a flower bundled to the side:

Scorpia
(Awesome Friends Incorporated)

Merry Christmas, or Happy New Year
Getting to know you has been a blast
Hope your gift works out for you
You ever want to plan a fun day, you know where to reach me

Robby Keene

Inside the simple bag is a mix of cosmetics, but also face paints. There's brushes, which have had some wood added onto the handles to hopefully make them easier for Scorpia to grip. An effort was made. ]

(TXT) — UN: BOMBSHELL

[opheliac]

hey clamps. thnx for taking care of me while i was sick.
i owe u one.
2x now.

UN: YOURFRIENDSCORPIA

[cuddlery]

Jinx!! Hey! Don't worry, I'm happy to help you. You don't have to worry about owing me anything! That's what friends are for.

How are you feeling now?

text; un: ushiromiya (backdated to early april!)

[entreats]

[ It took a while for Ange's corruption to disappear - and even then she just straight up passed out for a week due to the overuse of her magic, leaving her unable to contact anyone in the meantime.

.. even when she wakes up again the idea of talking to people feel hard. There's so much guilt and shame in the wake of the corruption, and Ange isn't really sure how to put anything into words, or how to face any of the people who saw her like that.

Still.. not sending anything at all feels wrong too.

Stuck between a rock and a hard place, Ange finally manages to send out a message. ]

Sorry for all of last month's nonsense, Scorpia.

I was corrupted. I was being stupid. It's my fault. I'm sorry for putting you through all that.

Voice | un:YOURFRIENDSCORPIA

[cuddlery]

[Scorpia almost immediately responds, practically shouting into her Omni.]

Ange!! Ange! Oh gosh I'm so glad to hear from you- you silly delightful super-friend, you! You are not stupid, it's all okay, I'm so sorry I didn't realize you were corrupted! Are you okay?! Do you need medical attention or hugs??

(TXT) — UN: BOMBSHELL

[opheliac]

srry im texting u. being trouble
again.

i prob i shouldnt txt u when ive been horrible w/ keeping up w/ u.
ure prob mad at me rn.

hey, wild question!!! soooo have u died before?

( ... )

just txting to say have a good day.

UN: YOURFRIENDSCORPIA

[cuddlery]

[??? She felt like her Omni got more notifs than the one text she seems to have received.]

Hey Jinx! Hi! Thanks for that nice sentiment.
I hope you have a super great day too!
How's it going?

call;

[serment]

( ring, ring. you're getting a phonecall. )

[cuddlery]

[And Scorpia is answering, quickly and eagerly.]

Hellllo there!