Elliot "actual disney princess" Craig (![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
fiddlestick) wrote2024-02-06 03:40 pm
fiddlestick) wrote2024-02-06 03:40 pm
IC Inbox (2024)
Elliot Craig
[Muffled violin music in the distance]
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you're gonna need these. also he says you're not shit and that you couldn't pull him out of the gutter if you tried. the trick's to pull him by the scruff.
you're gonna need these. also he says you're not shit and that you couldn't pull him out of the gutter if you tried. the trick's to pull him by the scruff.
[When he gets the message, he can't help with snort]
He really said that? Good, I was hoping that'd be his takeaway. Curmudgeons like him are easier to play than kazoos.
But thanks Eunie! These files will come in handy.
He really said that? Good, I was hoping that'd be his takeaway. Curmudgeons like him are easier to play than kazoos.
But thanks Eunie! These files will come in handy.
[Guess who doesn't escape the Birthday Centaur?! Literally no one. Ever. That's who!!! For his birthday, Elliot will have a box delivered to him. Inside will be an exquistely made chocolate violin. It's clearly been made by an excellent hand- which is to say Zulius paid someone else to do it. He doesn't want to POISON Elliot after all. There's a note attached:]
Happy B-Day, Elliot! Hope you have a FABULOUS one! You can totes eat this if you wanna, it's the gift that keeps on giving ;)
Love,
Step Dad Zules xoxoxo
Happy B-Day, Elliot! Hope you have a FABULOUS one! You can totes eat this if you wanna, it's the gift that keeps on giving ;)
Love,
Step Dad Zules xoxoxo
[ The last time he got a cake box from Zulius, it resulted in learning something horrifying. So he's a little apprehensive at the arrival of this one. But Zulius seemed so happy with Vergil, surely he wouldn't go back to his dad, right?
Right??!
After handling the package like he's in the bomb squad, he's pleasantly surprised by the beautiful cake inside. Oh right, it's his birthday - that skeleton last night wasn't just another night terror. Its a big relief. He's gonna have to find some way to thank Zulius.
But for now? Cake time. ]
Right??!
After handling the package like he's in the bomb squad, he's pleasantly surprised by the beautiful cake inside. Oh right, it's his birthday - that skeleton last night wasn't just another night terror. Its a big relief. He's gonna have to find some way to thank Zulius.
But for now? Cake time. ]
Elliot, may I ask for your assistance in the maintenance of an instrument? This was given to me, and I know what it is but I do not wish for it to fall into disrepair in the future.
[And then Takame sends him a picture of a two-stringed instrument with a bow leaning against the side of it. It's a little bit worn down as if having been used very frequently.]
[And then Takame sends him a picture of a two-stringed instrument with a bow leaning against the side of it. It's a little bit worn down as if having been used very frequently.]
Oh what a beautiful instrument? Is that a type of shamisen? Or something else?
[Sorry needs a moment to nerd]
But sure, I'd be happy to help you! How familiar are you with maintaining instruments?
[Sorry needs a moment to nerd]
But sure, I'd be happy to help you! How familiar are you with maintaining instruments?
I see.
Well maintaining an instrument isn't unlike maintaining a weapon. It needs regular care to make sure it stays in top condition. Is it a wooden instrument? If so, we could probably use the supplies I use to maintain my string instruments.
Well maintaining an instrument isn't unlike maintaining a weapon. It needs regular care to make sure it stays in top condition. Is it a wooden instrument? If so, we could probably use the supplies I use to maintain my string instruments.
[Hm. When put that way Takame can understand better, weapons did need to be maintained well or they would fail to do what's needed.]
It is a wooden instrument. If you are able to provide what I need to maintain it, it would be most appreciated. Even if I cannot play it, I would like to see it in its best condition.
It is a wooden instrument. If you are able to provide what I need to maintain it, it would be most appreciated. Even if I cannot play it, I would like to see it in its best condition.
Hey, Elliott, it’s Leon—I know this is probably going to sound a little abrupt and weird, but can you check on my office for me? It’s just…
[With two new Black Order members in town right after Teresa’s death and in the middle of the investigation, Leon’s a little—on edge. He still remembers Teresa rifling through his papers, and while that hadn’t come to anything in the end, the anxiety still lingers.]
I just wanna make sure it’s still locked, that’s all. Pretty sure I double-locked it, actually, but with new people showing up…you never know.
[He wants to trust the new guys. He really does.
But the timing…]
[With two new Black Order members in town right after Teresa’s death and in the middle of the investigation, Leon’s a little—on edge. He still remembers Teresa rifling through his papers, and while that hadn’t come to anything in the end, the anxiety still lingers.]
I just wanna make sure it’s still locked, that’s all. Pretty sure I double-locked it, actually, but with new people showing up…you never know.
[He wants to trust the new guys. He really does.
But the timing…]
Hehe, you're as thoughtful as always.
But great! That makes it easier. I'll bring over the materials tonight and go over the proper steps you need to take. That way I can also figure out any special needs the patient has.
But great! That makes it easier. I'll bring over the materials tonight and go over the proper steps you need to take. That way I can also figure out any special needs the patient has.
Check on your office?
[That IS a weird request, but you know what? He gets it. He has anxiety about this on a daily basis so]
Sure! I can check for you after work tonight. But I'll need your address.
[That IS a weird request, but you know what? He gets it. He has anxiety about this on a daily basis so]
Sure! I can check for you after work tonight. But I'll need your address.
[The address Leon provides is in the nice but affordable part of town, in an apartment building that’s well-maintained.]
There’s a bodega on the corner of the street, so if you see that then you’re on the right track. You don’t need to go inside, just check if the door’s unlocked. That’s all.
[A tired sigh.]
Maybe I’m just being paranoid, but after Teresa went sniffing through my papers, I’m. A little wary.
There’s a bodega on the corner of the street, so if you see that then you’re on the right track. You don’t need to go inside, just check if the door’s unlocked. That’s all.
[A tired sigh.]
Maybe I’m just being paranoid, but after Teresa went sniffing through my papers, I’m. A little wary.
Haha, it's okay. I understand the paranoia. I can't tell you the number of times I got to my driveway and then thought "did I leave my door unlocked?" and it won't leave until I check.
I'll check after work today and let you know, promise.
I'll check after work today and let you know, promise.
Thanks. Really. It’s been needling at me since Douman showed up—it’s probably nothing, I hope it’s nothing.
[But Leon doesn’t like the timing of Douman and Dickson’s arrival here. Maybe they’re trustworthy, he hopes they are, but something about them, Dickson in particular…]
We’re doing fine out here. Except, uh, for Husk and Jinwoo—they’re fine physically, their tent just got set on fire the first day and it’s kind of gone downhill from there.
[But Leon doesn’t like the timing of Douman and Dickson’s arrival here. Maybe they’re trustworthy, he hopes they are, but something about them, Dickson in particular…]
We’re doing fine out here. Except, uh, for Husk and Jinwoo—they’re fine physically, their tent just got set on fire the first day and it’s kind of gone downhill from there.
Hey, you don't have to thank me for that! I'm just happy to make sure an instrument gets the love it deserves.
Though have you ever considered learning one yourself? Now that you have one in your possession.
Though have you ever considered learning one yourself? Now that you have one in your possession.
Haha, I understand- but there's a lot of instruments that are pretty durable! Honestly many of them require a surprising amount of hand strength to play them well.
But hey, singing's a good start. I'd love to hear you sing sometime!
But hey, singing's a good start. I'd love to hear you sing sometime!
I do! It's just a matter of finding that instrument that speaks to you.
Great! Maybe when there's some downtime at the Vogue? The acoustics there are pretty great.
Great! Maybe when there's some downtime at the Vogue? The acoustics there are pretty great.
One that speaks to me? Hm. I am trying to learn more things that I like. I've never done this with instruments before. I may ask for your assistance on this as well.
[Digging himself deeper into the grave and will seek music senpai's approval at every turn now, congrats.]
Mm. You need only say the word.
[Digging himself deeper into the grave and will seek music senpai's approval at every turn now, congrats.]
Mm. You need only say the word.
Hehe, I'd be happy to help! I got quite a collection, so maybe we can try with some of those. I've been meaning to invite you and Yusuke over for dinner sometime.
[Yeah there's no escape for you Takame.]
Sure thing. I'm looking forward to this!
[Yeah there's no escape for you Takame.]
Sure thing. I'm looking forward to this!
[Blade attaches a picture of a violin on his workshop table. The varnish is a deep almost mulberry hue.]
Any chance I could get your input on the sound and tone when you're free? I can tell that it sounds better than the other ones I've made, but I'm not a violinist.
This is a gift for the closest thing I have to a mother, so the violin has to be perfect. If it's defective in any way, I need to fix it before I give it to her.
Any chance I could get your input on the sound and tone when you're free? I can tell that it sounds better than the other ones I've made, but I'm not a violinist.
This is a gift for the closest thing I have to a mother, so the violin has to be perfect. If it's defective in any way, I need to fix it before I give it to her.
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