Is this the star of "It's in the Pizza"? Could I have an autograph?
[SIGH. Why does the Maker hate him?]
Yes. To whom do I need to address it?
[He will forever hate the contract rider insisting he interact pleasantly with fans.]
Yes. To whom do I need to address it?
[He will forever hate the contract rider insisting he interact pleasantly with fans.]
I wasn't aware you were having issues with Dorian. I'm glad to hear you've smoothed them out.
[He isn't the most observant when it comes to putting two and two together for interpersonal things.]
[He isn't the most observant when it comes to putting two and two together for interpersonal things.]
hey, do you know if ivy is ok
she hasn't been to work in a couple days
and i can't get her to answer my texts???
she hasn't been to work in a couple days
and i can't get her to answer my texts???
I don't think she is in the city aymore.
The last time I tried to call her, I received an error.
And some papers arrived at my house with certain instructions
from her solicitor.
[Never has he been happier to deal with texting than now.]
The last time I tried to call her, I received an error.
And some papers arrived at my house with certain instructions
from her solicitor.
[Never has he been happier to deal with texting than now.]
[It's a longer moment than he wants to admit to figure out what he was going to start with. Hawke said Cullen had been angry. The hospital...Maker, that hadn't been intentional. He didn't regret the People Zoo, but Haven was never meant to stay so near to shrapnel. He would have to be on his absolute best behavior for a while.
There was no other option for this one, pride could hang...history could hang. Here, in Duplicity, he needed to put himself at Cullen's feet. He'd been wrong.]
Would you prefer this in text or in person for your pound of flesh?
There was no other option for this one, pride could hang...history could hang. Here, in Duplicity, he needed to put himself at Cullen's feet. He'd been wrong.]
Would you prefer this in text or in person for your pound of flesh?
[It is about three hours between the sending of the text and a reply.]
Like the Void am I going to
tap these ridiculous little keys for this.
You can meet me in my office bright
and early tomorrow morning.
I'll be there by 7 AM.
Like the Void am I going to
tap these ridiculous little keys for this.
You can meet me in my office bright
and early tomorrow morning.
I'll be there by 7 AM.
[ It's not a special day. Just one like any other really. At least until Cullen gets up to his office in the morning and there's an enormous gift basket filled to the brim with cheeses, olives, fruit, chocolate, and all manner of other delicacies blocking his door. Next to it is a smaller but no less stuffed basket of goodies for Blade.
There's a small card attached to the front of the large basket reading the following. ]
Sorry for the other day. - H.
There's a small card attached to the front of the large basket reading the following. ]
Sorry for the other day. - H.
[It's ridiculous how often this has happened to him, and not just with people named "Hawke." He sighs when he sees it, turning the card over in his fingers a few times with a dry scrape of the paper on calluses. Finally, he pulls his phone from his pocket to text.]
They're very nice baskets. Do you want to meet Blade?
They're very nice baskets. Do you want to meet Blade?
I owe you an apology.
Twice because it's taken me two weeks to send this.
Twice because it's taken me two weeks to send this.
[That's something he can easily understand. Nothing is simple between them, and he doesn't expect it to be. Getting the apology, however, is...gratifying.]
Apology accepted. I harbor no ill will over what happened.
[That much is truthful. He has learned grudge holding in professional matters is never helpful.]
Apology accepted. I harbor no ill will over what happened.
[That much is truthful. He has learned grudge holding in professional matters is never helpful.]
hey my name's dean and I got your network id from anders
he said you could use some help around haven
I'm no good fixing people up professionally but I'm good with my hands and can fix just about anything else
I can swing by later this week if you wanted to meet me first to check I'm on the level
because stranger danger is a thing
he said you could use some help around haven
I'm no good fixing people up professionally but I'm good with my hands and can fix just about anything else
I can swing by later this week if you wanted to meet me first to check I'm on the level
Hello. Yes, he's not wrong.
The hospital is in the Down, and although we've
made some decent improvements over the past couple
of years, there is always more to do.
I'd like that, not so much because I'm concerned
about danger, but I get a better sense of people
in person.
When would be a convenient time for you?
The hospital is in the Down, and although we've
made some decent improvements over the past couple
of years, there is always more to do.
I'd like that, not so much because I'm concerned
about danger, but I get a better sense of people
in person.
When would be a convenient time for you?
Updating you on a change: I have just contracted with a dominant and he has given me permission to work. I can provide you his name if you need it for your records.
DW ate this notif. I just found it. So sorry!! text; un: trebuchets
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lovingvambrace
2020-11-25 04:47 am (UTC)(link)
That's wonderful news. Yes, you can tell me and I'll add it to the records, get you official.
When space and time conspire to keep an elf from a job
lovingvambrace
- 2020-12-09 03:28 (UTC) - Expand[A small package is delivered to Cullen's desk, along with a small folded ball of what look like plant leaves. Each come with a note.
The package is a set of two ties and a note that says:]
I'm usually better at gifts than this, but perhaps I'll learn.
Thank Hawke for the second one, I thought you'd look good in a cat-print, to be honest.
[The second note is tied by a string to the ball and simply says:]
Tap it with your finger, then throw it into the air. It's a Calathea plant.
[If Cullen does as asked, the ball of leaves catch themselves in the air when tossed and hang there before unfurling into their full form, the cluster of leaves hold a light to a wisp light, but brighter, serving as a floating, portable, plant lamp.]
The package is a set of two ties and a note that says:]
Thank Hawke for the second one, I thought you'd look good in a cat-print, to be honest.
[The second note is tied by a string to the ball and simply says:]
[If Cullen does as asked, the ball of leaves catch themselves in the air when tossed and hang there before unfurling into their full form, the cluster of leaves hold a light to a wisp light, but brighter, serving as a floating, portable, plant lamp.]
[On the same day the gifts are delivered, a hand written note is left on Anders' desk with a wrapped box and a basket of cheeses, salamis and a dry red wine. The handwriting is very precise and a bit cramped.]
Thank you for the thoughtful gifts. You can tell Hawke he had good instincts about the tie. The lamp is very clever and much nicer than the electric torches preferred here.
I hope your little ones enjoy the toys and that you and your household enjoy the basket. I've found it's difficult to go wrong with cheese.
Regards,
Cullen
Thank you for the thoughtful gifts. You can tell Hawke he had good instincts about the tie. The lamp is very clever and much nicer than the electric torches preferred here.
I hope your little ones enjoy the toys and that you and your household enjoy the basket. I've found it's difficult to go wrong with cheese.
Regards,
Cullen
[ On Satinalia, Cullen will come into his office to find a brown paper wrapped box, tied with twine and a small card attached. ]
Satinalia's greetings,
Dorian told me you play, or at least did once upon a time. Maybe we can have a game sometime. I hope you this isn't something you've gotten already. If it is, at least you have the scotch as a consolation.
~ A. Hawke
[ In the box are two items. One is a fancy bottle of scotch, undated like all things in Duplicity but it looks top shelf. The other is a smaller box with gold leaf. Upon further inspection, it's discovered to be a custom printed deck of Wicked Grace cards in the Ferelden style with Dogs as the high suit instead of Swords. ]
Dorian told me you play, or at least did once upon a time. Maybe we can have a game sometime. I hope you this isn't something you've gotten already. If it is, at least you have the scotch as a consolation.
~ A. Hawke
[ In the box are two items. One is a fancy bottle of scotch, undated like all things in Duplicity but it looks top shelf. The other is a smaller box with gold leaf. Upon further inspection, it's discovered to be a custom printed deck of Wicked Grace cards in the Ferelden style with Dogs as the high suit instead of Swords. ]
[Later on the same day, Hawke receives a delivery at home of a note in a plain envelope and a gift, a case of craft brown ale and a long sleeved shirt in his size.]
Happy Satinalia.
I do have a deck, but it isn't this fancy and definitely isn't dog themed. Consider it retired. I should have the two of you over for a game. Beware. Blade has grown quite astute.
It will be harder if we're drinking. Naturally, we should.
Regards,
Cullen
Happy Satinalia.
I do have a deck, but it isn't this fancy and definitely isn't dog themed. Consider it retired. I should have the two of you over for a game. Beware. Blade has grown quite astute.
It will be harder if we're drinking. Naturally, we should.
Regards,
Cullen
WHAT? Hold on a moment. I'll ask.
[By hold on a moment, he means that any more responses won't be for another few minutes while he tracks down Blade to confront him. After maybe five more minutes comes a second text.]
I can't be completely certain, but I think so.
We're going to have puppies???
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Maker's breath! I'm sorry. He snatched the phone.
I think that was from his tongue.
[By hold on a moment, he means that any more responses won't be for another few minutes while he tracks down Blade to confront him. After maybe five more minutes comes a second text.]
I can't be completely certain, but I think so.
We're going to have puppies???
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Maker's breath! I'm sorry. He snatched the phone.
I think that was from his tongue.
Yes, this is Cullen Rutherford. What can I do for you?
[ Cullen will find two neatly packaged containers waiting on his desk. One contains a variety of cookies and a decently sized slice of baklava. The second is filled with homemade doggie treats shaped like gingerbread men.
On top is a note that reads: ]
On top is a note that reads: ]
[Persephone will find in the work station area for the garden a thank you note and a wrapped pair of pretty gardening gloves for her and a large, knotted tug rope for Cerberus.]
((Thank you for thinking of me and Blade during the holiday season. We both enjoyed the treats very much. I hope the two of you find these useful.
Warm regards,
Cullen))
((Thank you for thinking of me and Blade during the holiday season. We both enjoyed the treats very much. I hope the two of you find these useful.
Warm regards,
Cullen))
[A small box left for Cullen on his desk at Haven, neatly wrapped in dark red and tied in black string. Inside is a tin of butter cookies for Cullen, a smaller tin of cookies for his dog, and some candles he erroneously thought were festive.]
Just something to brighten your winter a little.
- Francis
Just something to brighten your winter a little.
- Francis
[To continue with his attempted anonymous gift deliveries, Cullen will receive a package around the 25th of December. It contains some fancy dog treats along with fancy gold plaque that reads:
'Administrator Cullen Rutherford']
'Administrator Cullen Rutherford']
[Cullen has strong suspicions. STRONG ones. Rather than directly writing a thank you letter, he makes a donation to the Archive with a somewhat cryptic message. "For all you do."]
Tim's gift to Cullen will be delivered to Haven by courier; a red-headed speedster who will make sure that it's signed for before disappearing in the blink of an eye.
Inside the package are an ergonomic pillow and some teas from Honestea that are supposed to promote good sleep.
Inside the package are an ergonomic pillow and some teas from Honestea that are supposed to promote good sleep.
Tim will receive in turn an ergonomic mouse for optimal wrist positioning and a fancy day planner, plus a thank you letter from Cullen.
[ Come Christmas day there will be a large wrapped package outside of Cullen's residence. Inside is a dog bed made with small scraps of fabric. There's an attached note written in Dominic's neat handwriting. ]
It's for Blade, from Sadie and Chas - the mice.
Hope it doesn't take up too much space. And Merry Christmas, if you celebrate. Or "The Festival of Inside Trees and Family Stress" if you celebrate the way the mice do.
Dominic
It's for Blade, from Sadie and Chas - the mice.
Hope it doesn't take up too much space. And Merry Christmas, if you celebrate. Or "The Festival of Inside Trees and Family Stress" if you celebrate the way the mice do.
Dominic
[Cullen will send a gift in turn, a cheese wheel still coated in wax with some rather telltale tooth marks on it, and a note sealed in red wax.]
((OOC: Blade insisted on reciprocation. He sends this with his warmest regards. I do not celebrate the season but thank you for the sentiment, nonetheless. Regards, Cullen))
((OOC: Blade insisted on reciprocation. He sends this with his warmest regards. I do not celebrate the season but thank you for the sentiment, nonetheless. Regards, Cullen))
[ New Years Day, Rhys will leave a gift for Cullen - a new winter coat and a batch of cookies.
He also made dog treats for Blade.
The accompanying note is simple: ]
Cullen,
Whatever else this place brings, closing out the year with you is a gift. I'm glad of my contract with you, but much more glad to know such a good person.
You make me stronger.
Rhys.
He also made dog treats for Blade.
The accompanying note is simple: ]
Cullen,
Whatever else this place brings, closing out the year with you is a gift. I'm glad of my contract with you, but much more glad to know such a good person.
You make me stronger.
Rhys.
[Cullen knocks on Rhys' bedroom door a little bit before Rhys usually leaves for his work shift. He's modeling the new coat and smiling.]
What do you think?
[He turns a full circuit and then reaches into the pocket to pull out something small and wrapped. Inside the package is an ornate cricket box.]
If you have to take them on the go, I thought perhaps they should travel in style, and it won't shatter.
What do you think?
[He turns a full circuit and then reaches into the pocket to pull out something small and wrapped. Inside the package is an ornate cricket box.]
If you have to take them on the go, I thought perhaps they should travel in style, and it won't shatter.
hey cullen
you should come to my friend claudias party
itll be a lot of fun
the details are here
hope to see you there!
you should come to my friend claudias party
itll be a lot of fun
the details are here
hope to see you there!
Thank you for the invitation.
I'll be there.
I'll be there.
I need help.
[Which might be a little alarming on it's own, but a picture soon joins it.]
[Which might be a little alarming on it's own, but a picture soon joins it.]
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