HOLLY HEIGHTS • IC MAILBOX

[dogsitter]

1419
Yuri Lowell here! Or rather, not here. Leave whatever you want to talk to me about here and I'll try to get back to you.

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[skyfetish]

[ in your mailbox there will be a package of wooden comb and the hairtie that was lent to Alto + a new one. there's a note that says "Thanks a lot." ]

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[navelgeneral]

[ Say you've got a few colourful roses to get rid of. It's supposed to be a romantic gesture, probably, but Sharrkan doesn't know any cute girls to pass them onto and he doesn't know too many guys either! But he knows Yuri well enough. Yuri likes swords so he can't be all bad, and he'll understand if Sharrkan has to get rid of these things to get his sword back. There shouldn't be any awkward misunderstandings. ]

Yuri, are ya in there?

[ He raps his knuckles against 1419's door. A little too rough because he's not used to, uh, manners. ]

It's Sharrkan, lemme in!

[dogsitter]

[Yuri appreciates the gift! He's been needing a new hair comb anyways.]

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[dogsitter]

[Yuri had just been in the middle of making lunch, he had just finished cutting up some vegetables so he wasn't too terribly involved with anything at the moment.]

Yeah yeah, I could recognize ya by the voice! [He quickly washed of his hands before going to answer the door, he might not as been the most polite either, but at least he was fairly mindful of his hygiene!

He quickly dried off his hands as he went over to open the door to the other swordsmen, letting him step inside the house.]

What brings you on over to my crib place today?

[navelgeneral]

[ Making lunch and knowing how to use a sword? Consider Yuri bumped up once more spot in Sharrkan's book. They really did have more in common than being trapped in a weird world totally unlike their own, and he'd have to get to know the guy a little better. What better way to do that than give him a stupid rose? ]

Y'know those four colourful roses we got the other day? I've got one left.

[ He whips one out from...wait. Is that a homemade sword sheath on his belt? It is! Man, Sharrkan. You really do need to get a life. Anyway! The rose is lavender and he's holding it out to Yuri with all the romance of a flower vase. ]

Thought it'd be easier to give to someone I knew a bit about, rather than a total stranger.

[dogsitter]

[What a good coincidence! Yuri just so happens to have a rose of his own left to give, so Yuri is relieved Sharrkan came over because he had been stuck on figuring out who to give the last one too anyways.]

No problem with you givin' me one if you'll take my last one off of my hands. I got a blue one, I'll get it from the living room in a little bit. Since ya came all the way over here you wanna stay to eat while you're at it?

[Yuri had made more than enough, and he didn't see any harm in having Sharrkan have some of his meal since he was over anyways. Might as well try out this whole friendship bonding thing while he was stuck in this place anyways.]

[navelgeneral]

[ So coincidental it might well've been planned out ahead of time! No way that could happen. These guys're on the same wavelength, that's all. Put it down to their swordsmen spirits. ]

Sure, no reason why not. Better than going out into the cold so soon, at least, and it's not every day a guy scores a free meal in exchange for a little lavender flower.

[ That's not only a yes, but it's not too true either. He got a meal out of another one of his roses too. Good times with unintentional mooching. ]

[dogsitter]

[Great swordsmen think alike, clearly! Better than people who didn't have a sword!]

Tell me about it, 'sides, there's nothing better than a hot meal when it's cold out there like it is right now. Fills you right up and keeps you warm. Just take a seat right over there [he points to the table that had already been set up with placemats] and I shouldn't take much longer. You alright with some beef curry?

[As he was talking. he went back to checking on the pot of food, stirring ever so often to make sure everything looked alright. ]

[navelgeneral]

[ Before he makes his way over to the table, Sharrkan peers over Yuri's shoulder to get a good look at what's cookin'. Since you can't go wrong with a classic beef curry, he's looking out of curiosity and nothing more. His mind is already made up. The smell of a homemade meal only sealed the deal. ]

Sounds good, smells good, let's hope it tastes good too. [ And he sets himself down in a chair. ] You got any booze to go along with it?

[ Don't ask, don't get. And there isn't a trace of shame in his question. ]

[dogsitter]

You got nothin' to worry about. I'm a pretty good chef if I do say so myself! [He takes out two large bowls from the cupboard, if he was going to eat, he was going to make sure he got his fill!

His food selection at home wasn't always the best or most plentiful, so he was thankful for the copious amount he got here.

He spoons out a good, large serving of the curry with some rice to go along with it. With a bowl of the steaming and fragrant food in each hand, he walks over to the table to set them both down.]

Booze? 'Fraid we're going to have to go without, we ran out last night and we haven't had much of a chance yet to go get some more.

[navelgeneral]

[ Sharrkan manages not to sigh in disappointment thanks to the generous helping of food set down in front of him. Usually a free meal is made up of whatever spare stuff the provider has kicking around. He definitely scored the jackpot here, with or without some nice cold sake. ]

How many people do you live with?

[ Don't mind the way he talks with his mouth kinda full. It's a sign of appreciation and nothing more! Ah, well, appreciation and a little glimpse into his lack of manners. At least he swallows before he speaks up again. ]

It's just two kids back at my place - but I never see much of one, and the other never sees much of me.

[dogsitter]

I live with...[ He takes a moment to think about it, with people coming and going all the time it was hard to keep track! Still, after a few moments he manages to remember. ]

I live with another guy here and he's pretty cool, cooks just as well and doesn't nag so it's a pretty big bonus! There used to be two kids here but one of them left awhile ago, don't ever really see much of the other to be honest.

[ Unconsciously mimicking Sharrkan, he stuffs his face with a few mouthfuls of food before he starts talking again. ]

Ya know, as weird as this whole place and situation is, it ain't all that bad if you ask me!

[lessor]

[ Normally, the regains and notices have been pretty nonchalant in their delivery, other than their piercing punctuality and synchronization. This time, though, the delivery is a tad bit more aggressive.

A journal will come to you in one of two ways, depending on your house and its set up. If you'd imagine your house has a mail slot in its door, then it will come shooting through, skittering across your floor. If you'd rather just have your one mail delivery system, your mailbox, then your journal will be chunked through your window. The glaring hole will be fixed by tomorrow.

If you're brave enough to pick it up, there will be be a piece of paper roped to it with a thin length of packaging twine. The paper states plainly Use your christmas key.

If your character remembers, their gift for fulfilling the Christmas event was a key gifted to them on New Years, which attached itself to their keyring after they accepted it. And yet another if: if they remember they can open it with this key.

And if they open it, they'll find this. Checking back on it every once in awhile might be a good idea. ]

[surfeits]

[Because he usually only contacts people when he feels it is necessary he never bothered to speak to Yuri before. Now it seems like he has no choice in the matter.]

I'm giving you three seconds to get your mutt out of my room.

[dogsitter]

Or what? You're going to pout and whine like you always do?

[surfeits]

[He does not! What a mistake contacting this guy. Why does he have to deal with such person.]

Your dog is dead.

[dogsitter]

[ The very concept of Repede being supposedly dead in such a short time span doesn't even make Yuri bat an eyelash. ]

Repede is practically half a foot taller than you are. Crap attempt at a bluff, kid.

[surfeits]

[Of course he really wouldn't do anything like to the dog. Repede, whatever. It was all that guy's fault. Couldn't he keep his dog away from other people.]

Don't call me that!
But never mind about the dog.

[He would deal with this on his own. He just isn't sure how to go about this. He never had a dog so there is going to be a lot of standing in his room looking at it.]

Out! [And pointing to the door... works on people.]

[dogsitter]

[ Yuri would of been just a bit more inclined to give Leon advice regarding Repede, but the guys attitude did not bode well with him. So letting him squirm for awhile was his plan for now. ]

Or what are you gunna do if I dont, kid?

[ Repede, much like his owner has a similar manner of just not caring. Not to mention while the dog was naturally quite guarded and defensive around people, he upped those instincts the second he arrived in Holly Heights.

As soon as he hears Leon raise his voice, he raised his head up from his nap and simply stared at the boy with a blank stare. After a few blinks and licking his muzzle, he lowered his head once again and shifted his body to get back to sleep. ]

[surfeits]

[He had not really believed that would work. Yet why does he feel embarrassed? Besides its appearance there really is something odd about this dog. As far as he knew he has never seen a dog like this one. Then again he doesn't know about dogs.

Looking at the dog isn't going to get it out and as far as he could tell that Yuri is useless. Right, he got a message from that guy.]

Absolutely nothing.

[But fine Yuri. If that's how it is going to be. The dog can stay in his room. It would just have to keep him company for a long while. He closes the door and locks it. ]

[dogsitter]

Alright then. dont text me again while im at work unless its important. and by important i mean someone is seriously hurt, or something major broke.

[ Mostly because Yuri was not interested in anything the brat had to say unless he started to do some serious shaping up! Which was a lot to say coming out of Yuri's mouth.

However on Repede's end, the second he hears the door go "click", his head shoots straight up and stares right at Leon. See, Repede liked knowing he could come and leave as he pleased. And having a locked door was not a part of his plan. ]

[surfeits]

You work.

[It was a statement but despite that perhaps Yuri might understand why it was made. Leon was actually surprised. He had the impression that Yuri was just some ruffian who only went out to loiter around Holly Heights.]

If you made that clear from the start I wouldn't have bothered with you.

[What he meant was I wouldn't have bothered you. Since that's cleared up he won't text Yuri again. Work was work after all. The phone would be set aside and he would sit on his own bed.]

I suppose I will put up with you for a little while.

[dogsitter]

Well if you ever talked thatd also be really helpful.[ Yuri said he was going to stop talking, right? Fat chance! He always wanted to have the last word.

Back at home though, Repede proves to be just as temperamental as his owner. The phone landed just a bit to close to him for his liking. So with his muzzle he pushes the phone away and very nearly knocking it off of the bed. ]

[surfeits]

[Leon will do a good job of ignoring that last text. In fact he doesn't even read it. That would mean picking up the phone once more and he was sure that whatever Yuri sent would require a reply. Yes, ignoring it is a good idea.

He does however it push the phone away from the edge.] It's not my fault you're in here. You came in on your own and even if I were to open the door now you won't leave.

[He was talking to a dog. It wasn't weird at all really since he spent a lot of time talking to Chal anyway. But that probably didn't appear like a normal thing to a lot of people.]

[dogsitter]

Woof, woof! [ Two short barks, coupled with a displeased stare almost seemed like Repede was aiming to get his point across that this was his territory. ]