Max Davis Voicemail | Seasons

[kingofcorruption]

Thanks for calling. If you're reaching out to sell your soul, I'll already know and I'll be there soon. If you're calling to just talk, leave a message and I'll call you back when I can. Which will probably be soon. Talk to you then~

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continuation from network - club

[abnormalizes]

[Evangeline is easily found sitting at the bar - especially for someone like Max. After all, she's the only person there wearing a magical suit with power extracted from monsters, she sticks out if you're sensitive to that kind of thing.]

Oh, hey. You from the network?

Re: continuation from network - club

[kingofcorruption]

[Max arrives at the club and looks around. He spots Evangeline early indeed. He walks over, horns out, and nods. He grins and takes a seat next to her.]

That's me. Name's Max. But you can call me anything you want~ And what can I call you, beautiful~?

after bodyswap

[abnormalizes]

Thanks for looking out for Rinku. I know it was part of a deal, but I still appreciate it.

Re: after bodyswap

[kingofcorruption]

You're welcome.

It's just part of me, the deals part. I hope it gave her a confidence boost. If it did, being penetrated was worth it.

un: abnormalitylover, text

[abnormalizes]

Saw this in the store, do you want it?

Re: un: abnormalitylover, text

[kingofcorruption]

OMG! That's amazing. My dad was born in California AND he's a huge slut. And I do love him.

How are you the best?

Voice | UN: frieda

[urtitan]

[Oh, that voicemail scares Frieda! How does he know that she wants to ask him about a deal? Not that she plans to offer her soul up-front - not least because it can hardly be worth as much as she's going to ask for -, but even so! Still, she takes heart. After all, he's Evangeline's friend (or more-than-friend)!]

Mister Davis? This is Frieda Reiss calling. Evangeline may or may not have told you that I'd be reaching out to you. She told me about her... exchange with you, and it made me wonder about a similar idea I had. Perhaps, we could discuss it at some point. I look forward to hearing back from you.

[When she hangs up, her heart is beating fast. Did she really just call a god's mailbox?! That aside, she feels guilty for only contacting him to ask for his help. Her situation feels so dismal that she's been shying away from staying in contact with anyone who learned too much about it... but she reassures herself with the reminder that he'll make sure to get something out of any deal they might strike, too.]

Voice: UN: Melody Mania

[kingofcorruption]

[Max knows thanks to just what he is. Deals with him hum a certain tune on the wind. Both literally and figuratively. It isn't long before Freida's phone rings. He could appear behind her but he figures he should call first. She sounded nervous, scared even.]

Hello Frieda Reiss. I would be glad to talk terms with you about a deal.

[He'll cut to the chase at first. On the phone she can hear subtle music like it's in the background.]

Would you prefer in person or over the phone? I can accommodate either, of course.

un:happyaround

[roundandaround]

[After her talk with Evangeline, Rinku sounds uncharacteristically nervous but picks up the phone.]

Um... you wanted me to come someplace and talk, right?

Re: un:happyaround

[kingofcorruption]

I do. Yes. Do you want to meet somewhere public or private?

gift

[roundandaround]

[Rinku's gift for Yuletide is also from the Gifts for Men display. It's assorted hot sauces! She also included a shell, naturally.]

Re: gift

[kingofcorruption]

[In exchange, Max gives Rinku a little plush of a cute chinchilla. He has on headphones and a backwards hat. He is so cute and when squeezed, he lets out a nice soft scent of cherry blossoms that relaxes any who smell it.

According to the tag on him, his name is Charlie the Chinchilla.]

delivery!

[abnormalizes]

[It's a shirt that says 'World's Best Fae' on it.]

Re: delivery!

[kingofcorruption]

[Max loves it. In exchange, Evangeline gets a shirt that says; "I got eaten by a fae and all I got was this stupid shirt."]

Voice | UN: frieda

[urtitan]

[You know how a promise to get back to someone is harder to fulfill the more time goes by? That's what Frieda's been experiencing. After she initially sought Max out for help, she first needed several more weeks to neatly compile all the information, gather any missing details, brainstorm potential roadblocks and solutions and, most importantly, practise her pitch!

But in the end, it was to no avail. Her fellow Eldians shot her suggestion down unanimously, and she doesn't think any of them even reached out to Max to form a first-hand opinion of him after her explanation of their plan resulted in open distrust. She needed another few weeks to both emotionally recover from the intense reaction and reorient herself - perhaps an excessive amount of time, but it was very hard for her to come to terms with, above all else, the apparent lack of importance the others seemed to place in finding a way of saving their people.

Now, she finally feels ready to call his number again, and in the back of her mind she wonders if he already knows how it went. After all, one doesn't need to be omniscient or otherwise superpowered to conclude that no news, in this case, meant no progress. When he picks up, her smiles makes it into her voice regardless.]

Mister Davis, how are you? Happy new year.

Re: Voice | UN: frieda

[kingofcorruption]

[Max has a feeling he understands how it went. Only one person from Frieda's world reached out to him and made their stance fairly clear. With no others seeking information, a greeting, or something else, they likely didn't need to try and force Max to step back. Well, except the one person who told him to stop talking to Fried at all and Max politely declined.

When the phone rings, he answers it with a smile. Like always.]

Frieda, my dear! I am well. A Happy New Year to you too. To what do I owe the pleasure?

mail

[abnormalizes]

gift!

[abnormalizes]

[On Valentine's Day, Max receives a photo from a Memory Camera.

It's a picture of Esme and Max together, sitting on a park bench. They're cast in beautiful sunset hues, with flowers all around them. The two of them are holding hands, the both of them looking completely relaxed with Esme's head on Max's shoulder. A warm and peaceful scene.

The note says simply, "Happy birthday. -Evangeline"]

Re: gift!

[kingofcorruption]

[Max sees the picture and his heart melts. He is going to hang his up in the living room where he and Esme can see it everyday. He sends her a text.]

You're a fantastic friend. Thank you. Happy Birthday.

gift

[roundandaround]

[Arriving at Max's door is a gift certificate for a fancy ramen place in Sunwaning, with a seashell and a somewhat panicked note:]

Neechan said your birthday was a month ago and I didn't get you anything happy birthday sorry!!!

[The card has a Pegasus Dog on it.]

Re: gift

[kingofcorruption]

[Max smiles at the note and the gifts. He is so taking Esme out on a fancy ramen date. He shoots Rinku a text.]

Thank you for the gifts. I appreciate them.

UN: FreeDyver - Text

[tethered_roamer]

Can we talk the next time your partner goes out? Please. I'm not fully sure who else might understand.

Re: UN: FreeDyver - Text

[kingofcorruption]

Of course. Esme likes going out and seeing the sights. He's going out in about an hour. Call me then.

Voice

[castaside]

I have a question for you, when you have time. It might be a little more involved of a topic.

The long and short of it is, I'm doing a spectacularly shitty job as Cole's pillar. It's too much for me after centuries not being close to anyone, and I haven't been doing well at separating wanting to be with him from the feeling of obligation, even if he doesn't consider me to have one I still feel it.

I'm not sure what can be done about this, but if anyone can, I'm thinking it's you. And I'm pretty desperate at this point.

Also, before we get lost in the weeds, if there is something to be done about this, I'd prefer to tell Cole myself before anyone else does. He deserves to hear it from me. I doubt he'll be surprised, but even so.

Re: Voice

[kingofcorruption]

I have answers.

There are a couple of things to be done about it, sure. If it helps you feel any better, if you've spent less time with Cole because of it, that would help shift the role of pillar from you over time.

And I totally get you wanting to tell Cole yourself. In fact, that would be part of getting you released from the role too.

let's! learn! earth!

[roundandaround]

[Rinku knew she'd have trouble with the other elements. If they worked the opposite direction, it would've been fine. Desire, hope, and joy came easily to her, she'd have air no problem. But no, Summers who max out their initial skill tree have to learn earth first, and Autumn's emotions feel more foreign to her than any country.

Mostly.

But now? Now when she's walked through hell and seen the cruelty the demons there visit upon anyone and everyone, prisoners, nobles, commoners, pirates, soldiers, whole settlements, rescue parties -- all of them made to suffer and twist and die, and then have the same demons laugh and mock their existence and keep their belongings as trophies? Now that her little sister's harbouring a dangerous vengeful fury with no target, and her older sister's pretending her own death is no big deal (and Rinku doesn't know the half of it)? Now that they went to end the danger, but they only managed it once that danger tricked the barrier and followed them home to the city? Now, the happiest person in Ellipsa is fighting to not feel sad -- sad and desperate and alone, even when she tries to put her smile back on.

So she goes out to train. Not in the Summer Guild like normal -- this time she's out in the Autumn Segment, by the side of the road, close to the city. Anyone passing to one of the quests or anywhere else can see her trying to concentrate and managing a skiff of dirt on the ground.]

Re: let's! learn! earth!

[kingofcorruption]

[Max visit the Autumn Guild quite often. Especially for quests. He is on his way to check out the quest board again and decide what he wants to do. Though something more interesting catches his eye. Rinku is nearby, on the side of the road, trying to move earth, from the looks of it. And not doing too good a job at it either.

Though it is her song that eats up the majority of his attention span. The song is not nearly as bouncy as it usually is. It's like a slow reverbed version. Like when someone tries to remix a happy song to sound sad. He walks over to her and watches her next attempt before he says anything.]

You want any pointers on how to move rocks easier, Rinku-chan?

text, un: shadowofdeath, reports of eyeball as requested

[andiscream]

You wanted to know how returning the eye went, correct?

[Not even saying hi, or saying who it is. They want to get this over with.]

It went well, he is whole once more and happy.

Re: text, un: shadowofdeath, reports of eyeball as requested

[kingofcorruption]

And how do you feel about him being whole one more and happy?

MAIL TIME yes you're going to literally get this four times welcome to CR with pan

[splittingheadache]

[Of course, the invitation doesn't come in an envelope - rather, it's tucked inside a nice box alongside a nice enamel pin of a bass drum, drumsticks crossed beneath it, with a skull "painted" onto the bass drum's face.
Yes, it's a skull and crossbones. Except it's a drum.

And written on the back of the invitation is a note:

Your support is always appreciated, Max. Should you ever need me, never hesitate to ask.
Esme is also invited, himself, so feel free to pick someone else as your plus one, and he will get to do the same.



I'd keep the note about his signature and the gilding and whatever, but this is going to, like, four of your characters, so, y'know.]

Re: MAIL TIME yes you're going to literally get this four times welcome to CR with pan

[kingofcorruption]

[Max considers the drum with a fond smile. He will spin the drumstick between his fingers and consider what to get Louis for his birthday party. Hmmm. He will chat with Esme about it. Especially since Esme will want to give a thank you gift for it on top of a birthday gift.]

text, un: spinjockey; AND NOW THIS

[fauxbot]

hey
you max?
the guy who does wishes
the one who helped eveé with her folks?

Re: text, un: spinjockey; AND NOW FOR SOMETHNG COMPLETELY DIFFERENT

[kingofcorruption]

That's me. The One and Only.

I'm guessing this isn't a booty call given the third line of text. So you got a wish and want to find out what it'll cost to grant?

After talking to Candid; voice

[castaside]

Hey, I need to ask you something when you have time. It's kind of a serious discussion, unfortunately.

Re: After talking to Candid; voice

[kingofcorruption]

I mean not everything can be fun times and giggles. Sure thing. You wanna summon me or you showing up on the couch? Or over the phone if physical distance is needed due to serious topics.

late christmas gift delivery!!! 💣🎄

[boombam]

[It's Christmas Eve and Katsuki's out delivering all of his gifts. For Max, he drops off a bag with a couple of items inside.

One handmade box of chocolates, a leather jacket with Max's name on the back and a vampire's skull underneath (custom made!!), and a mug Katsuki thought was pretty cool for his fellow vampire older brother!!]

Re: late christmas gift delivery!!! 💣🎄

[kingofcorruption]

[Max loves these and will be using that jacket a lot. And that mug. It is so cool! His little brother is getting a warm hug and a pat on the shoulder for such a good job next time he sees him!]

un:happyaround

[roundandaround]

Hey, are you okay? Esme-kun said you'd wanna hear from me, and I've been worried anyway.

Re: un:happyaround

[kingofcorruption]

Did he? I mean, I do like hearing from you. How are you holding up after everything?