IC: Empatheias Mailbox

[boredalready]

Recipient: Lloyd Irving
Alignment: Elios
Homeworld: Sylverant (Aselia)

(OOC: Please leave a date for when this mail is being sent to Lloyd. Kthxbai.)

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TODAY OF 4/6--a private message

[abettor]

Heyyy, Lloyd. You know when I said I'll stop by to check your stuff?

Yeah, make some time today. [ It isn't even asking at this point. ]

TODAY OF 4/6--a private message

[boredalready]

Uh, sure, but you know we're supposed to head out with Kor, Emil and the others to fight the slimes today, right?

[abettor]

Right... That's a thing. [ He remembers! ]

Then what about after or before that?

[boredalready]

If you don't wanna come, that's okay with me. [He understands. Things happen.]

But later, I think. I know that Ludger was asking about the elemental cores and I'd like to have the time to look it over before I try to add it to a weapon.

[abettor]

Wow, counting me out already? I am still coming! [ LLOYD... ]

Elemental cores... Like your weapon being on fire and using it like that?

5/16 over crystal

[luxuriant]

[He'd mulled over this for over a month now. While he'd been given the summary of information of future events, it felt strange to come from the middle of his decision and have it no longer be an issue. It doesn't feel like forgiveness so much as a lack of concern, and with Zelos' insecurities... he wants to be certain.

Plus, he misses hanging out with Lloyd constantly, whether he admits it or not. Lloyd had been busy though, working on that cure for Colette, and Zelos hadn't wanted to interrupt so he'd only pass vague invites like "come over some time!" or "later we can do something!" Maybe it's about time he reached out again.

He works so hard at not letting any of his concerned emotions slip through the amulet, but it only makes that forced cheer even more obvious.]

Hey, hunny! It's me. Do you have a minute to talk?

5/16 over crystal

[boredalready]

[As much as Lloyd likes his friends, all of them, a part of him has really missed the rest of the ones he had back home. Colette and Sheena were great and he couldn't ask for more from them, but the arrival of Zelos had been more than welcome in the swordsman's eyes.

Except he'd been strange since his arrival. Well, stranger. And considering when he's from, it's not that surprising to Lloyd. And he's tried to be understanding and more open about it. But with Colette's cure weighing him down until now, he's put it out of his mind and let Zelos handle it as much as he would, which isn't that much honestly.

So, when his friend contacts him, he's almost relieved to hear from him. Even if the dummy is trying to act like everything's okay, when it's obvious it's not.]

Hey, Zelos. I have some time, sure. Off today.

[luxuriant]

Great! Then I'll get right to it.

[Should they meet up, or should he risk his emotions coming over through the crystal? He decides the latter for now, fidgeting with his hands as he pauses just long enough.]

Do you really still trust me after everything I did? How do you know things are going to go for me the same way they did for you?

[boredalready]

[If Zelos wanted to come over or meet up, Lloyd would've been okay with that.]

Of course I still trust you. I mean... [He sighs, heavily.] Look, I know what it's like to have your family used against you and to feel like you have no choice in what happens. It's not like Cruxis gave us, any of us, options.

You, me, Kratos, Celes, Colette, we all did what we thought we had to do to survive.

And I know you. And the rest of our friends.

Besides, if I can forgive Kratos, why not you?

Today 6/1 Crystal

[eyeswideopen]

Lloyd, are you there? Ah, right I should ask if you're free as well.

Today 6/1 Crystal

[boredalready]

[With all the commotion lately, there's been no shortage of stuff to do for everyone, but today is definitely a day that Lloyd's plans are pretty fluid. The metalworks are closed, so Nagito's contact is a welcome distraction.]

Yeah, Nagito. What's up?

[No, he doesn't sound bored. What are you talking about?]

[eyeswideopen]

[So far, so good. He has no idea what Lloyd was doing before bit, he sounds bored enough Komaeda isn't too nervous.]

I was hoping that we could start my lessons in cooking. I have a lot to talk to you about anyway so it takes care of two things at once.

[boredalready]

[Just grooming his dog. It's not the most thrilling thing.

But hanging out with a friend and getting to do something he likes is good!]

Yeah, that sounds fine by me. My place or yours? Any clue what you want to make? We should probably start with something simple, but I'm up to try anything.

[Except lemons. No lemons.]

Today 6/14 Crystal/Voice

[ninjainviolet]

[ Sorry Lloyd, but it had taken her a while to calm down after running into someone. Someone not Zelos, ironically. ]

Have you run into him yet?

[ Only one "him" in their lives. ]

[boredalready]

[Don't worry. He's still not sure what to do about him either.]

If you're talking about Yggdrasill, then, yeah, I talked to him.

Genis is here too, and he's staying with me. I....I dunno how to talk to him about that guy.

[He really wishes an adult was there so he could talk to them, but none of the adults in his acquaintance in Verens knew a damn thing about just what kind of person Yggdrasill was.]

[ninjainviolet]

[ Do any of them? ]

Yeah, I'm talking about him.

And I ran into Genis--before I talked to Yggdrasill. [ She pauses. ] I don't know what to say to him, either. [ She knows herself; she'd become angry while speaking. Genis doesn't need that.

The person they need most is Raine. ]

But we gotta do something. [ What? She has no clue. ]

[boredalready]

[No, no one knows what kind of person Yggdrasill really is.]

Wishing that Raine or Kratos were here is pointless, but I still do. [His resigned sigh is both audible and palpable.] I'm going to call everyone over and we can talk about it. Kor too. He knows a bit about what happened and another set of eyes on him can't hurt. Come over in about an hour, okay?

14th August

[clumsyjesus]

Hey, Lloyd! I just wanted to tell you. I saw this really pretty butterfly today! It was a bright blue color with black spots and a silver outline! Have you seen anything like that? I just wanted to know!

Love,

Colette

14th August

[boredalready]

[When he gets the letter, he reads it over and smiles before tucking it into his pocket. It's been a while since they've hung out together and he misses just spending time with her. So, with a quick whistle to Noishe, he and the Protozoan head over to Colette's house, only stopping to pick a flower that he thinks she might like.

He waits patiently as he can after he knocks, but Noishe whines.]

Hey, boy, what's wrong? If you want to go see Sheena or Zelos, I bet they'd be happy to see you too. You don't need me.

Re: 14th August

[clumsyjesus]

[And the door opens.] Oh, Lloyd! What a wonderful surprise!

And Noishe, too! How are you? [And she strokes Noishe excitedly because she likes Noishe and Noishe is a dog which is a bonus.

And she looks up.] Wow, Lloyd! That's a really pretty flower! Where did you get it? [No it hasn't occurred to her that it's for her yet.]

[boredalready]

[Nope, Noishe is just happy to be with Colette. Her pets are the best because she has soft hands and she smells good. Not like all the guys he has to live with. He gives the girl a happy woof as she pays attention to him, ignoring Lloyd for the time being.

Lloyd, on the other hand, thrusts the flower at Colette to take.]

One of your neighbor's has a whole field of them that you can pick if you pay him a slyv for every one you take. This was the best out of the flowers like this. So, I got it. [He looks away, still bashful when it comes to dealing with feelings.] For you.

10/14, After the Joint Birthday Party

[thegreatmistdetective]

[ A small, fat mourning dove is toting a lavender-grey notecard with a note in meticulously written script ]

Thank you for the bracelet. It would have been nice to say that in person, but the gift is appreciated nonetheless.

[ Unfortunately, this bird will not leave until it's fed Makoto is spoiled]

10/14, After the Joint Birthday Party

[boredalready]

[What a fat bird, but it looks pretty cute too. After retrieving the letter, Lloyd looks around until he finds a few crackers from his lunch to share with the messenger. The script is so neat that it's almost painful. It reminds him a little of Zelos's handwriting, if he's honest.

After reading the note, he smiles and looks for a piece of paper to jot a reply down to whom he thinks the thank you was from.]

You're welcome. I don't know you or Sonia very well, but Nagito's been a good friend to me since I got here. I know that you two are from the same world and school, so I figured that I'd at least get you guys something on your birthday. I know that it can be hard when you're not on your own world and something like that comes up.

I hope you both enjoyed the party and that Junko didn't show up to ruin it. I know she has a habit of doing that sometimes.

And, you know, if you ever need anything made, you could keep me in mind.

~ Lloyd Irving

[Who said that he doesn't have business sense?]

Re: 10/14, After the Joint Birthday Party

[thegreatmistdetective]

[ The bird fluffs itself and coos happily at the sight of crackers. You, Lloyd Irving, have made his day.

He's less stubborn about snacks during the subsequent correspondence, now that he's had that treat. ]

The party was fine. While I recognize the concern, Enoshima-san and I don't interact nearly as often as she does with the others. [ a white lie, considering the gift she received, but she retaliated appropriately ] In addition to jewelry, can you make other things?

– K.K

10/14, After the Joint Birthday Party

[boredalready]

[Hey, he has a dog and Noishe likes to get treats too. Especially after doing anything that might be seen as helpful to Lloyd. So, treating the bird's no big deal. When the avian treat-monster returns, Lloyd pats its head as he reads the letter and breaks off a piece of cookie that was made by Colette.

Realize that you are being given a delicious treat, bird. Seriously.]

I've heard stories about what she does to you guys. I don't approve of it, but that's between you all. I'm sure you can all hold your own against her.

I generally make weapons, but jewelry's something I've started to do a lot since I got here. Did you have something specific in mind?
~ L.I.