[ So having the ears is... new, but Ana is adaptable and hey the ears were pretty useful in listening out for things. So she sounds pretty unbothered when she answers. ]
Yes, unfortunately they are like that. All the time. It is like being around a puppy.
They have not started to remember their Hermes memories yet, so they do not have their predecessors temperance. Unfortunately. But they are harmless. Just. Overly friendly. I have shielded you from their enthusiasm for as long as I could, but we have run out of that I am afraid.
It was, unfortunately, inevitable. They are at least one of the less... obnoxious members of my family.
I have no idea what it would be. Chances are it will be something stupid. They - honestly, the best way to deal with Hermes to expect form them what you would an excitable golden retriever puppy and plan accordingly.
i sure do, they're all pains in the ass sometimes. but that's how i prefer them to be
[ She loves all her brothers, despite the grumbling.
And Ana does debate for a moment how honest she wants to be. Talking about what's actually wrong with her isn't something she's keen on, but... It's Persephone. And she's been so clearly worried for her, so she needs to at least try. ]
there's a cabin full of corgis so that's been great
but besides that, it's shit. i know what my damage is, but working past that isn't easy
At least they seem relatively harmless. Disasters, yes, but largely harmless.
[Better than a lot of what her own relatives tend to get up to, anyway! ]
Really? Now that is a cabin I don't think I would want to leave.
[ Doggo Goddess has gotta Doggo. Still, Ana is being open and honest with her, and she will not ignore that.]
It rarely is. At least you recognise it and are willing to try. That says plenty, even if it does not work immediately, the fact you know it is there is a large step. I have known some who have ignored the broken parts of them for millennia.
[ sometime between the hours of 1am and 3am, A small blue and red squirrel somehow finds itself in your home.
It's in as quickly as it's out, and behind it leaves a pile of about 20 different coloured rubber ducks, as well as a small two-pack of beautiful looking japanese sweets. They look like art, really. When eating them, they're flavoured Pumpkin and Pepper. Some flavours are just better than others. Underneath the gifts is a note in big, loopy handwriting. ]
Thanks for being a Pal, and helping out a guy in his time of need. Sampo Koski never forgets his friends, nor does he forget to say thank you! So, THANK YOU! This is just a small token of my adoring affection and unending appreciation. I'll see you around!
[ it's signed with a signature that's so exaggerated you can really only make out the word 'Sam'. ]
[There are three, perfectly wrapped gifts waiting for Ana from Harumasa! All of them are the same shape and weight, so it's probably the same gift in three parts.
Unwrapping the first will reveal a scrapbook with a cover that's decorated in flower and dog stickers, and lovingly hand painted symbols of Persephone. The cover is also embossed with gold ink in calligraphic numbers: 2017-2019. When she opens the front cover, there will be a note in Harumasa's handwriting on the front page. As the pages are flipped through, they're all photos mostly taken by him. It starts off very amateur and it's clear that when Harumasa's the subject, he's not quite comfortable in front of the camera. His smiles are awkward and don't really reach his eyes, looking more nervous or skittish than how he is now. Some are also very amateur landscapes and photos of the sky. However, as it progresses through his life, Ana can see how Harumasa becomes more comfortable being photographed, how much more easily his smiles come to him and reach his eyes, and how his skill evolves. Every photo is dated and has a location underneath it, and every page is decorated to complement the photos on them.
The other two gifts are the same, but the numbers increase as they go through the years. 2020-2022, and finally 2023-2025. The final two pages of the 2025 book are dedicated to only two photos, one on each page. The one on the left is a Christmas photo of Harumasa with the siblings, their significant others, and Ragna. The one on the right is of the New Eridu crew. It's a candid photo that somehow captures all of them at the height of their joy during the Christmas party. Handwritten neatly at the top are the words: "You've always been my protector against nightmares."
As for the note at the beginning of the book, it says:]
Merry Christmas, Ana-bear!
You're a great big sister, do you know that? I don't think any of us say it enough, but I can say with confidence that it's true. Thank you for always protecting us back then, and I know you'll keep protecting us now, so... thank you. Thank you for loving us as much as you do. I hope you know it's always mutual.
Okay, now that the sap is out of the way! I want you to know that your comment of "red being your favorite color" has sat in my head rent-free and you're TERRIBLE for that! Cruel! How dare you stick that into my lexicon forever! Unforgivable, big sis!!!!
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Ana... Varian told me what happened, so I wanted to check on you.
[...]
Okay, I also wanted to do this-
[And over the voice message, Ana can hear what sounds very much like a dog squeaky toy]
voice: 1/???
Hmm? Oh, yeah, I'm totally fine so don't -
[ And then. The squeaking. ]
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no subject
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okay done
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in my room at the fortress, why?
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need to talk to you about something. you want food or just want me to go back down there?
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lets go for food, direct me where to go and i'll be there
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I'm payin'. See you there.
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When you are free of the train, Hermes would like to meet you.
I'm sorry.
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Hmm. ]
well
they sure seem uh
excited
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They have not started to remember their Hermes memories yet, so they do not have their predecessors temperance. Unfortunately. But they are harmless. Just. Overly friendly. I have shielded you from their enthusiasm for as long as I could, but we have run out of that I am afraid.
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but i am a little worried about this "plan" of theirs
should i be worried?
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I have no idea what it would be. Chances are it will be something stupid. They - honestly, the best way to deal with Hermes to expect form them what you would an excitable golden retriever puppy and plan accordingly.
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i'll mentally brace myself for the blast of sunshine when i get off this stupid fucking train
whenever that may be
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Though yes. The sunshine is... a lot.
How are you feeling? Have you had much luck with it?
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[ She loves all her brothers, despite the grumbling.
And Ana does debate for a moment how honest she wants to be. Talking about what's actually wrong with her isn't something she's keen on, but... It's Persephone. And she's been so clearly worried for her, so she needs to at least try. ]
there's a cabin full of corgis so that's been great
but besides that, it's shit. i know what my damage is, but working past that isn't easy
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[Better than a lot of what her own relatives tend to get up to, anyway! ]
Really? Now that is a cabin I don't think I would want to leave.
[ Doggo Goddess has gotta Doggo. Still, Ana is being open and honest with her, and she will not ignore that.]
It rarely is. At least you recognise it and are willing to try. That says plenty, even if it does not work immediately, the fact you know it is there is a large step. I have known some who have ignored the broken parts of them for millennia.
[ APRIL 1ST ]
It's in as quickly as it's out, and behind it leaves a pile of about 20 different coloured rubber ducks, as well as a small two-pack of beautiful looking japanese sweets. They look like art, really. When eating them, they're flavoured Pumpkin and Pepper. Some flavours are just better than others. Underneath the gifts is a note in big, loopy handwriting. ]
Thanks for being a Pal, and helping out a guy in his time of need. Sampo Koski never forgets his friends, nor does he forget to say thank you! So, THANK YOU! This is just a small token of my adoring affection and unending appreciation. I'll see you around!
[ it's signed with a signature that's so exaggerated you can really only make out the word 'Sam'. ]
Special Delivery for Christmas Day!
Unwrapping the first will reveal a scrapbook with a cover that's decorated in flower and dog stickers, and lovingly hand painted symbols of Persephone. The cover is also embossed with gold ink in calligraphic numbers: 2017-2019. When she opens the front cover, there will be a note in Harumasa's handwriting on the front page. As the pages are flipped through, they're all photos mostly taken by him. It starts off very amateur and it's clear that when Harumasa's the subject, he's not quite comfortable in front of the camera. His smiles are awkward and don't really reach his eyes, looking more nervous or skittish than how he is now. Some are also very amateur landscapes and photos of the sky. However, as it progresses through his life, Ana can see how Harumasa becomes more comfortable being photographed, how much more easily his smiles come to him and reach his eyes, and how his skill evolves. Every photo is dated and has a location underneath it, and every page is decorated to complement the photos on them.
The other two gifts are the same, but the numbers increase as they go through the years. 2020-2022, and finally 2023-2025. The final two pages of the 2025 book are dedicated to only two photos, one on each page. The one on the left is a Christmas photo of Harumasa with the siblings, their significant others, and Ragna. The one on the right is of the New Eridu crew. It's a candid photo that somehow captures all of them at the height of their joy during the Christmas party. Handwritten neatly at the top are the words: "You've always been my protector against nightmares."
As for the note at the beginning of the book, it says:]
Merry Christmas, Ana-bear!
You're a great big sister, do you know that? I don't think any of us say it enough, but I can say with confidence that it's true. Thank you for always protecting us back then, and I know you'll keep protecting us now, so... thank you. Thank you for loving us as much as you do. I hope you know it's always mutual.
Okay, now that the sap is out of the way! I want you to know that your comment of "red being your favorite color" has sat in my head rent-free and you're TERRIBLE for that! Cruel! How dare you stick that into my lexicon forever! Unforgivable, big sis!!!!
Let's make the next year even more memorable!
With love,
Haru