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[headjacked]

Heyyyyyyyy, kiddo, you've reached me. Me who is Rhys. Anyway, not sure why you're trying to get in contact with the king of the dweebs, but I'm sure you've got your reasons. Reasons you should probably re-examine. I'm just sayin'.

Last chance to back out.

No?

Don't say I didn't warn ya.

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voice

[headjacked]

Mmmmm, so you know about the -- in my -- him.

But you don't remember the -- the monster. The thing you did for u- for Angel.

[ Then he mumbles something that vaguely sounds like 'the wrench'. ]

Because I'd... I'd thank you, but it feels kind of weird to.

voice

[youarethebandits]

...Yeah, it'd be pretty weird to get thanked for something I don't remember. Do that once I get my memories back, I guess.

Which is probably gonna happen soon, so. Not really even an issue! Probably wouldn't have even needed to tell you about this, but. You know. Figured it'd be better to have everyone on Team Hyperion up to date on things.

voice

[headjacked]

Team?

[ Just that tiny bit of recognition -- camaraderie -- bowls over most of the defenses he's erected. The ones that have remained up, anyway. ]

Heh. Well -- thanks for including me. It's co-- appreciated. Really, actually appreciated.

Day 57; audio; @lockhart

[powersouls]

[Wow, that is an impressively self-deprecating message, there.]

Hi, Rhys. It's Tifa.

[Oh, wait. She's never actually introduced herself to him, whoops.]

Um, we talked a couple of days ago when you were looking for a hat. How are you doing?

audio; @dickcheese

[headjacked]

Uh. Skirt Lady?

[ . . . ]

If you're talking about the -- the thing -- yeah, I'm. Fine.

[ If the new definition of 'fine' is 'sounds like he's going through puberty again', then yes, he is TURBO fine. ]

[powersouls]

[Skirt lady, totally. And she's not really into pushing someone she barely knows, but he definitely does not sound okay. She hesitates, and her voice is a bit softer when she responds, as though she's trying not to upset him further.]

Are you sure?

[headjacked]

You talked to Angel, right? We couldn't feel anything.

I'm not a big baby, you know.

[ It's a good thing there's no video, because his face is all scrunched up. Like a big baby. Big noodly baby. ]

[powersouls]

I never called you a baby!

[Man, he is defensive.]

You wouldn't be a baby if you were upset, anyway.

voice

[youarethebandits]

[Huh, that's definitely an interesting reaction. If Jack had all his memories, he'd jump straight in to exploit it. As is, he simply notices the possibility without really deciding to do anything about it.]

No problem. I didn't even think it was that big of a deal, honestly, but glad to know it means so much to you.

[headjacked]

You were thinking it!

[ GRUMBLE!! ]

There's nothing to be upset about. Except the fact that we went through all that and got nothing, but, y'know, that's a separate issue!

[powersouls]

I was not thinking it.

[All right, give her a second to check herself. Tifa would be upset if she'd just gone through that, too. She sighs.]

I'm sorry. It was brave of you to try.

[headjacked]

Honestly, wasn't really going for brave. Just -- Angel did it, so. What kind of man would I be if I let her do something like that on her own?

...s-sooooo maybe a little brave. Thanks.

[powersouls]

[She laughs quietly in response.]

Whose idea was it, anyway? I would have never thought of using the door.

BEING MESSENGER /o/ Day 57; text @zd

[swatsflies]

Spoke to Epps.
He says something has come up and to keep to the Southern Wall until you hit the big house with the fancy wall paper. Then go right.
He also says to be careful.

[headjacked]

Uh. Okay. I'll pass this along to Angel.

He's okay, right?

[headjacked]

Oh, that was all Angel. Hell, I didn't even know she was gonna do that until... it was happening.

Then there were chips everywhere, we were grabbing them, she goes ahead and swallows one, and -- and I'm in it deep already, so. Bottom's up.

[swatsflies]

Cool, thanks!
He's fine. He has some patients he needs to help out.
I didn't ask for details.

[powersouls]

So... You two didn't talk about it at all? Really?

[That sounds like a terrible idea?]

@Mnemosyne; voice; Day 63 post Jack post OH SHIT

[bookofnope]

Is Angel with you?

[He is a bit thrown off by the message, but not enough to be distracted from the main issue. And no he doesn't ask if Rhys himself is okay. PRIORITIES.]

wowowowowow

[headjacked]

[ x ]

@lockhart; audio; Day 63

[powersouls]

[Tifa's voice is mostly pretty calm, but there's an edge of anxiety to it. PLZ RESPOND]

Hey, Rhys? Are you okay? Is Angel with you? If you need help... Let me know, all right?

Day 64; text; @zd

[swatsflies]

Hey Rhys, did Angel lose her tablet?

[After a hour...]

Cmon man.
Are you guys okay? Did you both lose your tablets?

[A few minutes later another message comes.]

Man, please don't tell me you guys died.
I'm hoping you're both okay and just lost your tablets while running from that monsters.

Evening 71; text; @zd

[swatsflies]

Hey Rhys!
How are you feeling, man?
I met a new friend today and I think he wants to meet you.

text; @dickcheese

[headjacked]

Technically better but also worse.

Don't. Ask.



Anyway. ???

text -> video

[swatsflies]

[He really, really wants to ask.

Switching over to video. With the house being so dark, Rhys can probably hear Dumpy before Zell aims the tablet screen at him.]

Look who it is. [This is said to the flying screambot.] Found him wandering outside.