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( he would've sent this sooner, except he didn't actually know homelander's name until someone told him oops. )
Homelander, this is Paul Atreides. I accused you at the Werewolf naming.
I understand this was a rash decision on my part and not based in fact. I assure you that I would ordinarily have logic behind my choices, but I was very upset after the attack on Alina's life, and seeking an easy answer.
I also understand that isn't a good excuse. But I do apologize. ( like pulling teeth ............ ) If I can make it up to you, tell me how.
Homelander, this is Paul Atreides. I accused you at the Werewolf naming.
I understand this was a rash decision on my part and not based in fact. I assure you that I would ordinarily have logic behind my choices, but I was very upset after the attack on Alina's life, and seeking an easy answer.
I also understand that isn't a good excuse. But I do apologize. ( like pulling teeth ............ ) If I can make it up to you, tell me how.
[ Homelander, by some MIRACLE of self-restraint, does not write back yeah, that was real stupid, because Paul's message is, all in all, quite mature, even if it does have a whiff of Bart-Simpson-writing-on-the-chalkboard about it. ]
thanks, paul. no hard feelings, i get it, it's been an unusually stressful time.
look, we both want this game to be over as soon as possible, right?
maybe you and i share what we know, see if we can't put some of these puzzle pieces together.
thanks, paul. no hard feelings, i get it, it's been an unusually stressful time.
look, we both want this game to be over as soon as possible, right?
maybe you and i share what we know, see if we can't put some of these puzzle pieces together.
Hi, this is Matt Jamison. We don't know each other, but the Lady Alicent suggested I reach out to you to ask about individuals with powers. Got a minute?
I am treating with your greens, Armand and Set. I do not think they would harm me, but it seems wise to tell one I trust of my whereabouts, regardless.
We’ll be in the library where we met before the first vote, if you would not mind staying close.
We’ll be in the library where we met before the first vote, if you would not mind staying close.
[ Well, now, that's worrisome. ]
i'll be right there.
set's [ what's the word ] capricious. he likes shit that annoys him but he hates being annoyed, too, if that makes any sense.
and he really wants to win.
[ Not that Homelander doesn't, but it seems important to say. ]
i'll be right there.
set's [ what's the word ] capricious. he likes shit that annoys him but he hates being annoyed, too, if that makes any sense.
and he really wants to win.
[ Not that Homelander doesn't, but it seems important to say. ]
isn't the plan working a little too well?
( —like no one has brought up the fact that he can't possibly be dead after lehnsherr's resurrection, right? )
( —like no one has brought up the fact that he can't possibly be dead after lehnsherr's resurrection, right? )
[ slipped under the door is a plain envelope with a simple invitation card, with a likewise direct message. on the back, written in legible print that is not aemond's handwriting, is a message: gifts not required! your presence is gift enough.
ooc | this is just for ic reference purposes! regarding the age: the hotd age timeline is a pain in the ass so he's just celebrating it twice. feel free to handwave or thread out as desired! 🔥 ]
ooc | this is just for ic reference purposes! regarding the age: the hotd age timeline is a pain in the ass so he's just celebrating it twice. feel free to handwave or thread out as desired! 🔥 ]
[in a series of texts, one after the other:]
How to delete text
Application?
Who are the Balfours?
How to delete text
Application?
Who are the Balfours?
[ Close to the holiday, Homelander will find an interesting gift basket awaiting him. It seems not entirely for him, as it contains a few items that are obviously not for an adult man, but perhaps would suit a teenage boy. Candy and fidget spinners, treats which a child would happily gorge themselves on. Everything's in green, at the least. ]
The team of green is eternal. All hail!
From,
Set, God of War & the Desert
[ Tucked within the basket, however, is a more dutiful letter. He's put it there to keep from prying eyes. ]
Homelander,
I have the feeling you did not get to have the fleeting experiences every child ought to have. If you do not like them, know that I am striving for our freedom, and you can make a gift of it to your boy. I have made contact with the patriarch of the house, and will continue to gather information so that one day, we both may return to our sons.
Yours,
Set
The team of green is eternal. All hail!
From,
Set, God of War & the Desert
[ Tucked within the basket, however, is a more dutiful letter. He's put it there to keep from prying eyes. ]
Homelander,
I have the feeling you did not get to have the fleeting experiences every child ought to have. If you do not like them, know that I am striving for our freedom, and you can make a gift of it to your boy. I have made contact with the patriarch of the house, and will continue to gather information so that one day, we both may return to our sons.
Yours,
Set
[she grew up stamping letters to family she didn't know, or to her mother's friends. letters of thanks are important, and she doesn't know many people in the house yet so she's trying to forge a few connections and keep them. delivered to his room via maid is a simple envelope sealed with pink wax. the front of the envelope has an ‘H’ and the letter inside reads in a semi-scrawl:
Homelander,
I know we haven’t met officially yet, but thanks for exchanging ideas with me.
Also, sorry for texting you out of the blue. I hope you have a Merry Christmas.
From,
Babydoll]
Homelander,
I know we haven’t met officially yet, but thanks for exchanging ideas with me.
Also, sorry for texting you out of the blue. I hope you have a Merry Christmas.
From,
Babydoll]
[Alia’s gift is wrapped somewhat clumsily in brown paper, likely taken from the kitchens, and taped excessively to ensure it’s secure. Inside, resting in sparkly, star-studded tissue paper: A tie with a very specific pattern.
A smooth-polished rock from the lake (yes, everyone gets a rock) with the gift-receiver’s initials carefully carved into it (with what? Don’t worry about it.)
A business card for Sol & Scroll, because if you aren’t patronizing it, you should be.
There’s also a note, scribbled on notebook paper stolen from Alina (sorry, babe):]
Homelander -
Do not forget what they are.
Do not let them tell you who we must be.
- Alia
There’s also a note, scribbled on notebook paper stolen from Alina (sorry, babe):]
Homelander -
Do not forget what they are.
Do not let them tell you who we must be.
- Alia
[ On Christmas Eve, the manor staff kindly deliver the gifts Alicent prepared for family and friends. For Homelander,
— A black velvet box, containing a ring
— Attached, he’ll find an envelope sealed with emerald wax, fine paper stock addressed in Alicent’s elegant hand. ]
— A black velvet box, containing a ring
— Attached, he’ll find an envelope sealed with emerald wax, fine paper stock addressed in Alicent’s elegant hand. ]
Homelander,
While I hope you kept my favour, I think it an inadequate token of my gratitude for you and your companionship, which has brought me great comfort over our time together. Think of this as a far finer representation of my affections.
None have stood by me as you did in the games. I’ll not forget your strength or loyalty during that wretched time and all that came after, as I hope you will not forget mine.
Happy Christmas, darling.
Yours,
Queen Alicent
( sometime after breakfast on christmas day, wally drops off a festively boxed apple pie (still warm) decorated with edible string lights. attached to the box is a personalized team green ugly christmas sweater ornament and a card reading: )
Homelander —
Christmas always feels lonely away from home and without your own family to celebrate with, so I wanted to share a little of mine with you. This is my Aunt Joan's apple pie recipe, straight from the 1950s. Never mess with a classic, right? She always makes it with hot buttered rum for the holidays — and I'm prepared to bet my life it's the best apple pie you're ever gonna taste.
I don't think you've ever told me where you grew up, but what's more American than apple pie made with a Midwestern touch? (You can take the boy out of the Midwest, but you can't take the Midwest out of the boy.)
Merry Christmas! (And happy eating.)
— Wally
P.S. Thanks for believing in me, too. It means a lot.
[ He shouldn't care — doesn't, arguably — but it means something to him that Eunhyuk would come to him with this, just as it had meant something when Eunhyuk had offered his condolences when Maeve had disappeared.
(It reminds him a little of Helaena's first disappearance, but it doesn't really help to say the odds are 50/50 that she'll come back.) ]
i'm sorry to hear it.
[ And a moment later: ]
you need someone to listen, or do you need a drink?
(It reminds him a little of Helaena's first disappearance, but it doesn't really help to say the odds are 50/50 that she'll come back.) ]
i'm sorry to hear it.
[ And a moment later: ]
you need someone to listen, or do you need a drink?
[ With absolutely no warning, thanks to Eunhyuk: ]
ATTENTION!
This Is The Curse Of Bloody Mary! You Must Forward This Message To Ten People, Or She Will Come And Find You And Kill You! She Knows Where You Live. She Will Hang Your Corpse For Everyone To See And Laugh At You. She Will Find You!
THIS IS NOT A JOKE!!!!!!!!!!!
ATTENTION!
This Is The Curse Of Bloody Mary! You Must Forward This Message To Ten People, Or She Will Come And Find You And Kill You! She Knows Where You Live. She Will Hang Your Corpse For Everyone To See And Laugh At You. She Will Find You!
THIS IS NOT A JOKE!!!!!!!!!!!
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soooo weird how i found this shirt in my closet with your name on it
( he doesn't actually know about the Milk Thing he's just trying to be funny!!! )
soooo weird how i found this shirt in my closet with your name on it
( he doesn't actually know about the Milk Thing he's just trying to be funny!!! )
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