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voice; un: l.borgia

[pontificus]

I wanted to reach out and personally thank you. Jon showed me the document that Dominants had to sign, and I am truly touched so many had. There are not a lot of chances the city gives for a submissive, so I am truly grateful.

I know we have not met, and I am not sure what I can offer in return except some pieces of lingerie-- but that seems to pale in comparison.

[perfectible]

You don't need to give me anything. I don't like the way this city does things, so I was happy to sign.

[threeisapattern]

want to escort a boy to the library?

[perfectible]

I'd like that. When?

—XMAS GIFT.

[bragnificent]

[ Reggie will leave Betty's gift in a gift-wrapped box outside her door (or inside it, if he has a key), with a card, inscribed simply: ]

Merry xmas Betty
If this cant keep u warm enough u know where to find me
- Reg xoxo

Christmas Gift

[companioning]

[Inara leaves a beautifully wrapped gift outside Betty's door, along with a card with the following inside:]

Betty,

You have been a ray of sunshine during my time here.

Merry Christmas,

Christmas Gift in return.

[perfectible]

[ left at Inara's is a homemade croquembouche, something that betty worked hard to make look perfect.]

Happy Holidays, Inara. Thank you for being a friend and someone to look up to.

Gift!

[revolvings]

[A box wrapped with gold paper and a shiny red ribbon will be delivered to Betty containing the following bracelet along with a note:]

My sweet Betty
You've been a great friend and so much more. I am super thankful that we met and now work together. I look forward to seeing your smile everyday at work. Thank you for listening, and just being there. You're really wonderful. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas.

Always,
Max.

wildly tags now since plurk notifs are being booby to me, ignore if prefer not!

[maledictation]

Hello, Betty. It's Ambrose, Reggie's friend again. I was hoping I could ask you a few questions about 'typical' family dynamics. I haven't seen my parents in ages, see, and if I try to ask Reggie somehow things tend to veer into 'I've got no emotions, I'm a manly boy, rah rah' territory.

Over tea or text, either way. My treat, with the former.

OKAY BUT SAME. plurk is being a BUTT

[perfectible]

I don't know if my family was "typical" but I'm happy to help as best I can.

Which would you prefer?

text; un: firebeatsice

[fireshow]

does this place only have like
erotica and the like for novels
or is it possible to find a copy of wuthering heights around here?

:3

[perfectible]

[ this makes her laugh.]

There's actually normal books at the library, you just have to know where to look.
And you're talking to someone who used to work there.

@greenarrow

[caputium]

( he doesn't intentionally break his promises so... )

Does the name Oliver Queen mean anything to you?

[perfectible]

Yes. He was a friend of mine.

[ is that you, oliver? ]

TEXT | un: bulldawg

[bragnificent]

Hey Betts
Do u still need a contract

[perfectible]

Yes. Do you know someone who's looking?

( misfired text | un: diaz )

[heliophilous]

( well, she had told him to message her at some point. he just hadn't intended to do it right now since this wasn't entirely meant for her. )

this place is driving me nuts. i need some kind of outlet or i'm going to burn something down.

[perfectible]

[ well, this feels... out of the blue. but if he wants to confide in her, she doesn't mind. she had told him to message her after all. ]

I know the feeling.

misfired text ; un: receptionitis15

[pamcasso]

[ Attached (NSFWish) image. The shower pictured is one of the private ones at Indulgence, versus one of the more public bathes. ]

so I'm not suddenly a bathroom expert but this is objectively bad design right? The glass door's going to break on the towel holder if you slam it even a little too hard

[perfectible]

[ considering the misfires going around, she thinks this might be one of them since they've only spoken briefly...]

I guess so. I just wouldn't slam the door.

misfire text | un: queen

[slavophile]

I like you. A lot. Even though we don't have space in common or any planets you remember or, Bhanda if that's how you spell it. And I'm not trying to say to ignore what's also going on, the injustice and the murder, but. Maybe we should try this. Could we?

[perfectible]

I don't think you meant for this to go to me but... whoever you meant it for is lucky.

text; un: firebeatsice

[fireshow]

hey
think shit's working again
just wanting to make sure you're ok

text;

[perfectible]

Oh thank god you're okay. I've been trying to reach you and everyone else.

ARE you okay?

un: cheng

[mcferrin]

Hello,

I apologize for not reporting to work for my first week, but I hope it doesn't reflect too poorly on my work ethic.

...are you okay?

[perfectible]

Henry, you pretty much have the best excuse here. It's absolutely okay, please don't worry. I'll be paying everyone even though we couldn't be open.

I'm okay I was in the Up the whole time, are YOU okay?

@andrews

[overarches]

( when he wakes up at 12:01am on the thirteenth day of may, betty cooper is the first person he calls. archie can't make sense of the time and date right away, attributing it simply to grogginess. he hasn't made it incredibly far, on the floor leaning back against his bed so he doesn't nod back off. )

[perfectible]

[ it's been about a month and she thought that he'd been sent away again, she hadn't even let herself feel that hollow sensation when he's not here.

so when he calls, she barely lets the phone ring twice.]

Archie??

TEXT | un: bulldawg

[bragnificent]

Hey betts you got a minute?
I've got a proposal 4 you

[perfectible]

Oh? What kind?

CITATION

[duplicitymods]

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text » un: supply.cheng

[mcferrin]

Hey. It's me again.

Just wondering how you're doing. Hope you're managing all right with this weather.

I know I sort of asked before what your thoughts were about relocating Indulgence, and I guess I just wanted to take your temperature on that front.
I know real estate in steeper in the Up, but between, you know... the extortion and constant repairs I think that may pay for itself.

I never knew the previous owner, so I'm not sure if there was perhaps a sentimental or moral or other logistical reason for it's current location. I understand if there is. And of course, I'd stay either way.

Er... that's all. Please let me know if there's anything else you need, I'm going a bit stir crazy I think.

[perfectible]

I hope you're okay.

As for moving the business... do you have any ideas? I'd be willing to do it if means keeping everyone safer. If that's possible.

I don't have any... real sentimental value to the Down other than having that space as a reason to go down there, to be down there and to help others.

text » un: cheng

[mcferrin]

Hey. Are you busy?

[perfectible]

No, I'm just at home, reading. What's up?

@astarkov (post-event)

[sunmon]

Do you ever feel like being here makes us worse?

[perfectible]

Sometimes, yes, maybe it does in some ways. But I'm trying not to let myself feel that way.

TEXT | un: fray

[biscuity]

Are you still looking for dancers at the Scratch?

[perfectible]

We are. Are you interested?

text; un: flyboy

[withinreach]

So what a week, huh?

[ There's probably no tactful way to broach this subject, so he's just... going with it. ]

[perfectible]

[ Her heart skips a beat at this message, if only because of what happened and the way it felt. And there's also a twinge of sadness that comes with the reality that it wasn't real, that their easy, playful and long-lasting friendship wasn't real.]

I feel like I should be saying sorry but...

[ It wasn't her fault or his. ]

@astarkov

[sunmon]

are you busy?
i need to talk to someone who won't judge me.

[perfectible]

I'm just at the club. I can talk.
And I won't judge you.

TEXT | @mantle

[sidehustles]

Betty are you still here

[perfectible]

Reggie? Where have you been?

TEXT ; date of the d/s finder

[bonnuit]

Officially I'm texting to ask you out to dinner and drinks with Reggie, but unofficially I am here to see how my favorite detective is.

[perfectible]

If I'm being honest: distracting myself with work but still really glad you're here.

[ she just feels weird about... everything. not to mention losing her beau. ]

How are you adjusting to everything?