I apologize for the short notice, but, I am holding a small get-together for my birthday tomorrow evening at 5PM if you'd like to come...And well, I wanted to ask if you think it might be possible if you'd like to help me carry a few things home, like the cake and um, the drinks.
In truth I've never done decorations before either on my own, but I know you're rather good with such things.
I've invited everyone else too. My apartment number is in Neal Darts, Lhassa, Apartment 4B. Please let me know! Thank you and thank you again.
Forgive me, Keith-san, I know it's rude to be calling so late, I didn't see your call--I'm still not used to this interface. But--But fortunately it went to your voicemail.. I hope the ringing didn't disturb you..
I wonder... what gave you the impression I was good with decoration, yet, I will do my utmost for you. In the least... to make up for foolishly not knowing it was your birthday.
I was fast asleep. But I'd be delighted if you didn't mind offering me some assistance. Well, I've seen you do your origami folding and, you've helped before with such things with Pao-Lin-kun and Blue Rose-kun.
[He's seen them together! He paid attention, sometimes!]
That is too kind! I thought to set up everything by 4:30 if I could manage it so that when everyone arrives we can all share a good get-together amid ourselves like at Wild-kun's and Barnaby-kun's!
What kind of food do you think I should have as appetizers, if not a meal? I can make curry but I am not sure if everyone likes it as well as I do! Perhaps baguette sandwiches?
[Keith was right on that account. Ivan could add a flare all his own to a gathering, despite playing as a wallflower once the get-togethers got going.]
You remembered that? Oh.
[Honestly he was a little floored. But then Sky High always knew how to lift people up afterwards with just a single word of encouragement.]
Well.. if it were me, I'd enjoy a sushi platter b-but. But something conventional like an assortment of fruit and, yes, sandwiches would do just as well.
Maybe deviled eggs? I'll have to ask my Master for a suggestion.
[How could he not? He remembers most, if not all of their get-togethers, except for the time he'd had too much hard lemonade. In those cases sometimes his memory could be a little bit fuzzy!]
Ooooh! Baguette miniature sandwiches, and deviled eggs! Ha-hah! Ivan-kun, indeed those are things I think would be wonderful to serve—
[.....He knew he was missing something. What a way to break the news, slipping up like that. Ivan stumbles his words for a moment, grasping for the right way to explain it to Keith as delicately as possible.]
Forgive me, Keith-san... I.
After I brought you to my little hovel, a few days later I went back to the convention where...
[The shame was apparent in his tone. He knew he had been taken for a fool... but there was nothing at this point he could do to take it back.]
I was bamboozled by a charlatan who.. who told me I could find a new sponsor if I 'showed my talents on stage'.
[His mouth was drying, as if he were giving his admittance of guilt to a murder.]
It just so happened... someone took an interest in me.
[His previous happiness was suddenly dampened indeed. How could he know how to reply to that? He's learned since the convention himself how horrible being a pet could be, even for a day. Matoba had ended up hitting that home for him.]
Ivan-kun, I...Please. Don't do things by yourself if you can help it, from now on. I realize that doesn't fix this...but please promise me you won't do anything rash like listening to strange men.
[Now he's regretting not keeping a better eye on the other Hero! And he shouldn't really get upset about this over the phone...Didn't Ivan know stranger danger? His parents had taught him that much!]
I suppose it is a bit like a sponsor, but Ivan-kun. It's more a kind of slavery in some respect as well. You realize that if you picked wrongly, that someone could mistreat you and no law here would protect you. Amoi does not favor those it calls Mongrels.
[It was a lot like being reprimanded by a parent. Not in a harsh way that he expected punishment... but in the way a child feels the dread of hearing the simple words: 'You've disappointed me.'
The device shakes a little in his hands and he's quiet for a minute or two as he digests the bitter truths Keith had to speak.]
...I know. Keith-san.
I know the gravity of what I've done.
[It weighed heavily upon him, but he had tried with all his might to force himself to show his admired comrade that he was... taking it in stride.]
It's not your fault, Ivan-kun. You didn't know...I admit I too was tempted by the possibility. When I attended the convention, I was tricked into adorning the one-day collars. I learned for myself the hard way what it truly means to be a pet.
[And how easily one could be tricked, in this place. But Keith did wish to help in whatever ways he could.]
Why don't you come over and we can talk more about it? After all, I think my two months being here before you could be useful to you, in terms of what I can share with you. If you wouldn't be opposed, I would indeed like to tell you these things.
[Ivan was just lucky that his being a pet wouldn't impact him in the same way that Keith's experience had.]
[So even Sky High could be swindled in such a way... The thought should have eased him, given he was the example of every Hero worth his salt would want to strive to be like.
It somehow... couldn't come close to washing the taste of failure from his mouth. There's a quiet sadness that's more than usual for the young man, the grievous weight to it was undeniable.]
Ivan-kun! I know you've been busy with your um, Master but. I would like to invite you to come to my house...You see, it's Christmas Eve, and well. I was thinking of you. I'd like to see you, and I have a gift for you. I'm alone...
I just. I keep wondering how you are doing and I miss you. Merry Christmas, Ivan-kun...
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[Voicemail; 21st, 3:10PM]
I apologize for the short notice, but, I am holding a small get-together for my birthday tomorrow evening at 5PM if you'd like to come...And well, I wanted to ask if you think it might be possible if you'd like to help me carry a few things home, like the cake and um, the drinks.
In truth I've never done decorations before either on my own, but I know you're rather good with such things.
I've invited everyone else too. My apartment number is in Neal Darts, Lhassa, Apartment 4B. Please let me know! Thank you and thank you again.
[Callback; 22st, 12:01AM]
I wonder... what gave you the impression I was good with decoration, yet, I will do my utmost for you. In the least... to make up for foolishly not knowing it was your birthday.
[Callback; 22st, 7AM]
I was fast asleep. But I'd be delighted if you didn't mind offering me some assistance. Well, I've seen you do your origami folding and, you've helped before with such things with Pao-Lin-kun and Blue Rose-kun.
[He's seen them together! He paid attention, sometimes!]
That is too kind! I thought to set up everything by 4:30 if I could manage it so that when everyone arrives we can all share a good get-together amid ourselves like at Wild-kun's and Barnaby-kun's!
What kind of food do you think I should have as appetizers, if not a meal? I can make curry but I am not sure if everyone likes it as well as I do! Perhaps baguette sandwiches?
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You remembered that? Oh.
[Honestly he was a little floored. But then Sky High always knew how to lift people up afterwards with just a single word of encouragement.]
Well.. if it were me, I'd enjoy a sushi platter b-but. But something conventional like an assortment of fruit and, yes, sandwiches would do just as well.
Maybe deviled eggs? I'll have to ask my Master for a suggestion.
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[How could he not? He remembers most, if not all of their get-togethers, except for the time he'd had too much hard lemonade. In those cases sometimes his memory could be a little bit fuzzy!]
Ooooh! Baguette miniature sandwiches, and deviled eggs! Ha-hah! Ivan-kun, indeed those are things I think would be wonderful to serve—
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Forgive me, Keith-san... I.
After I brought you to my little hovel, a few days later I went back to the convention where...
[The shame was apparent in his tone. He knew he had been taken for a fool... but there was nothing at this point he could do to take it back.]
I was bamboozled by a charlatan who.. who told me I could find a new sponsor if I 'showed my talents on stage'.
[His mouth was drying, as if he were giving his admittance of guilt to a murder.]
It just so happened... someone took an interest in me.
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[His previous happiness was suddenly dampened indeed. How could he know how to reply to that? He's learned since the convention himself how horrible being a pet could be, even for a day. Matoba had ended up hitting that home for him.]
Ivan-kun, I...Please. Don't do things by yourself if you can help it, from now on. I realize that doesn't fix this...but please promise me you won't do anything rash like listening to strange men.
[Now he's regretting not keeping a better eye on the other Hero! And he shouldn't really get upset about this over the phone...Didn't Ivan know stranger danger? His parents had taught him that much!]
I suppose it is a bit like a sponsor, but Ivan-kun. It's more a kind of slavery in some respect as well. You realize that if you picked wrongly, that someone could mistreat you and no law here would protect you. Amoi does not favor those it calls Mongrels.
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The device shakes a little in his hands and he's quiet for a minute or two as he digests the bitter truths Keith had to speak.]
...I know. Keith-san.
I know the gravity of what I've done.
[It weighed heavily upon him, but he had tried with all his might to force himself to show his admired comrade that he was... taking it in stride.]
I can't forgive myself, for my naivety...
..Neither will I ask for your forgiveness either.
[But he wasn't very successful at that either.]
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[And how easily one could be tricked, in this place. But Keith did wish to help in whatever ways he could.]
Why don't you come over and we can talk more about it? After all, I think my two months being here before you could be useful to you, in terms of what I can share with you. If you wouldn't be opposed, I would indeed like to tell you these things.
[Ivan was just lucky that his being a pet wouldn't impact him in the same way that Keith's experience had.]
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It somehow... couldn't come close to washing the taste of failure from his mouth. There's a quiet sadness that's more than usual for the young man, the grievous weight to it was undeniable.]
May I come now, Keith-san?
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[Sometimes it was difficult not to slip up into his hero persona every now and then. But yes,he would indeed be waiting.]
Voicemail. [Backdated to 12/24th]
I just. I keep wondering how you are doing and I miss you. Merry Christmas, Ivan-kun...
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