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[helpdesk_hero]

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[unkindled_madness]

Yes, we can tell him that.

[helpdesk_hero]

I mean, I mean it too, but that's fine.

[unkindled_madness]

Of course.

[helpdesk_hero]

Is it wrong that I now just really want a cup of coffee?

[unkindled_madness]

That seems quite natural.

[helpdesk_hero]

Well then, I'll go make one.

[unkindled_madness]

Enjoy it.

[helpdesk_hero]

I always enjoy it. I'll drink it in your honor.

[resurrxion]

yeah.
doors not locked.

[ The apartment isn't really trashed. He hasn't hit the anger phase yet - he's just numb. empty in a way that he hasn't felt in a long, long time and it scares him to his core to find himself on the edge of this abyss again. ]

[helpdesk_hero]

[As if a lock would stop him from getting to Josh. He'd pick it. He would fucking kick it down. He would cut it with an energy sword to get to Josh in this moment. So he's through the door and not even seeing the room in his rush to Josh. And clearly he wants to embrace his friend.]

You going to be safe for skin contact, or should I make myself gloves?

[resurrxion]

Gloves. Better not to risk it.

[ he doesn't need to change color to be deadly anymore. he uncurls himself from bed and tilts his head back, letting out a long sigh. ]

[helpdesk_hero]

[Fair enough. And he does keep a pair on him for when he's too drained mentally to maintain mental shields, so he hauls those on, quick as he can. Then and only then does he reach to embrace Josh.]

I'm here, man. As long as you need me, I'm here. You know that.

[resurrxion]

[ he folds into david easily, hesitating before his arms come up to embrace him too. maybe it's a good thing he worked himself into a frenzy about it earlier. now that it's come to pass, all he feels is empty. ]

... Why couldn't it be me, man?

[helpdesk_hero]

[He doesn't have a good answer for that. Hell, he doesn't have a bad answer for it either. His fingers reached up to stroke Josh's hair.]

Because life is never fucking fair to you, Josh. I fucking hate it. It's like the universe is punching down. And I'm sorry. For you, and her.

[resurrxion]

It's not me that's its not fair to.

[ his voice wavers, cracking unbidden. ]

She wanted to live so fucking bad, man.

[helpdesk_hero]

I know.

[She had lived so much. And it still wasn't enough. It would never be enough. It could never be enough.]

I... I am going to hope another world like this took her. Still isn't fair. But I believe she is still out there living. And she would want you to keep going.

(Christmas gift)

[unkindled_madness]

[Delivered to his home in time for Christmas, David will find a plain box with a simple card identifying the sender. Inside is a Christmas tree ornament of a girl ice skating.]

xmas day delivery!!!

[ikols]

[ A big present is waiting for David on Christmas Day! When he unwraps it, the retro BMX 1980's bike is a bright yellow with five-spoke alloy mag wheels and a replica vintage frame. A note is attached: YA MEETUP CRUISE SOON!!! -L ]

Ding dong ditch on a cold day

[slowmotionbuscrash]

[ Meet the Christmas bush. It's from Australia and is only here because Tommy's attempts to Google "Christmas bush" looking for a artificial Christmas tree bush brought it to his attention. While he was there, he grabbed a bag of finger limes and a box of TimTams, so they're propped up against the trunk.

The bush is decorated predominantly with a dozen New York bagels, several kinds of cream cheese and containers of lox. Bagels and schmear count as at least 2, right? Et voila, bagel bush.

At one point, there's a necklace acting as a garland. Tommy doesn't often get allegorical, but the mixed media made him think of David. If pressed, he'll say it's because he's a nerd and it looks like those Star Wars comms.

Very specifically, there's a 1998 Tori Amos cd single.

Ruining the whole thing, or making it, if you're Tommy and can't let this get too nice, a bottle of Jeppson's Malört is half-sunk into the dirt. The only tag on the whole thing is on the bottle. The sharp but legible script reads "Proof that everything from Chi-town sucks." ]

[helpdesk_hero]

[Well next time he sees Tommy, that necklace will absolutely be on.]

Re: xmas day delivery!!!

[helpdesk_hero]

[He snickers at the bike and stores it in his workspace.]

Re: (Christmas gift)

[helpdesk_hero]

[He wishes he had words for why he cried over the ornament. But he does text Sephiroth a brief thx.]

A small present, dropped off by Bart and possibly after Christmas

[mostdangerousbird]

[ Nothing special, just a ladle and a cookie scoop with a pair of index cards. One has the recipe for mulligatawny soup, and the other is a cookie recipe, white chocolate with cranberries. There's a Christmas card with a note:

"Bart says you're something of a chef. I can't cook, but I promise these are good recipes. Maybe you'll have better luck with them than I did. Merry Christmas - Tim." ]

[helpdesk_hero]

[Bart is going to get tired of the phone tag that he is sorta the phone for. Because a few days later a pair of frozen containers of the mulligatawny soup are returned to Tim, with instructions for reheating. And the results will be very good, and true to the instructions given him. He’s not going to play around with someone else’s important memories.]

action;

[ikols]

Your house is so small.

[ There he is, sitting inside a window as if he just walked up the wall and climbed in. Which, he did. Ankles crossed, Loki sits there in his green hoodie and jeans, Seven-League boots mostly hidden under the latter. ]