IC INBOX [THE FAR SHORE]

[galactically]

❝You've reached the inbox of the one and only Sheryl Nome! Leave a message after the tone and I'll get back to you real soon. Bye!❞

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Voicemail

[chickshades]

Hey Sheryl, uh call me back, okay?

[galactically]

[Ring, ring, ring. Guess who's calling back?]

You rang?

[chickshades]

Hey. It's Bandou.

[ Duh, I think she knows that already, dummy. ]

[galactically]

I know. You asked me to call you.

[straight to the point]

What is it?

[chickshades]

Ah right.

I just wanted to apologize for the other day.

[galactically]

Hmm? Now why would you—

[...]

Ohhh, you're talking about my age, aren't you? That's alright, you didn't know!

[chickshades]

Yeah. I didn't want you to think I was a creep.

[galactically]

How old are you? Like, around the 20's, right? That wouldn't be creepy...

At least you're not some suspicious, grizzly-looking figure in the 50's!

[chickshades]

Almost 22. ...if birthdays still count after you die? [ He pauses for a moment, cause yeah that's a really good question. Do they still age? ]

Anyway, you seemed like you were mad at me for it, so I wanted to say sorry.

[galactically]

Aha, I was close!

[She chuckles under her breath]

That's very sweet of you, Bandou. Not everyone owns up to their mistakes like you, soooo I guess this means you're forgiven.

[chickshades]

That's great, thanks! You're pretty cool. I wouldn't want to not be friends, at least.

[galactically]

Of course I am. I don't mind being friends with you... but on one condition.

[chickshades]

Ah... What's that then?

[galactically]

You're not allowed to stare at my chest anymore.

[ufufufu]

I mean, I know I'm irresistible to look at but...

[chickshades]

Eh?!

[ Damnit. I mean, he was gonna try not to, cause she is underage and all. But now he's not even allowed to once she turns 18? Damnit! ]

Ah...y-yeah okay.

[galactically]

Good. Because I'll ruin you if you break the promise. Socially and biologically!

[So cheerfully said at that. Is she joking? Is she serious? The world may never know!]

[chickshades]

[ Omg this girl is terrifying. What has he gotten himself into? ]

No, no I won't! I promise!!

[galactically]

I'll hold you to that!

[Here, have some jovial laughter from Sheryl's end. This woman is a devil.]

[chickshades]

Just don't go around teasing and testing me on it!

[galactically]

We'll see about that, Bandou. We'll see!

[8)]

[chickshades]

Eh? That's not fair!

[galactically]

But that's up to me to decide, isn't it?

[chickshades]

I told you I'd be good! You don't trust me?

[galactically]

Trust has to be earned. I'll believe it when I see it.

[chickshades]

Hey, I'm loyal and trustworthy!

[ But she'll probably hear him huff. ]

Fine, yeah. You'll see.

[galactically]

[Said huff is heard loud and clear, and so she chuckles]

I expect good results out of this.

4/9 very early morning

[scrap_metal]

There is an outdoors stage in Yoyogi Park. It's in good state and in use. Various events and concerts are held here regularly.

[ he sends the location link ]

[galactically]

ilu Genos! remind me to give you an excellent reward for finding a stage ♥

[scrap_metal]

No need to, I was just in the vicinity, because of work. Do you want me to grab a flyer? It has dates when the stage is occupied.

[ So by the elimination, the dates not taken are free to use ]

[galactically]

feel free to take a picture of the flyer and send it to me
you're still getting something nice for your efforts. it's the least i can do!

[scrap_metal]

[ the next message is only photo of the flyer. It's kinda blurry and not all the dates are readable - Genos' phone is neither best of it's kind nor new. But most of the roadplan for April can be deciphered. Looks like at least two events a week happen in that park. ]

[galactically]

[Wow, it's a bit blurry, but Sheryl can at least decipher some of the dates.

Two minutes later, Genos will receive a photo of a neatly handwritten note that's held up by manicured fingers. "Thank you for your hard work! I don't do this kind of service often, but take it with pride, okay? <3 -- Sheryl"

And underneath that is a chibi drawing of him.]

[scrap_metal]

[ He blinks at the photo. Never something like this occurred to him before. Why would someone write a note and then send photo of it, instead of just writing the reply...oh.

It's the chibi, isn't it? ]

I appreciate it.

I had no idea you can draw

[galactically]

my expertise doesn't lie in drawing, but i do it sometimes whenever i'm bored
isn't it cute? ( •̀ᄇ• ́)ﻭ✧

[scrap_metal]

Do I sense a trick question?

[galactically]

i'm asking if it's cute! no tricks

[scrap_metal]

If I say it's cute, I open myself for possible jokes based on "Genos thinks he's cute."

But if I say it's not, then I lie, and might sting my god.

Truly, no good path to choose.

[galactically]

you just answered my question, ufufu
i'm not going to make fun of you for thinking it's cute \(=O=)/

[scrap_metal]

[ yes, that he did ]

I appreciate that.

[galactically]

no problem. i'm a very merciful goddess, you see ♥

[no Sheryl, you're only about 60% merciful]