[1 New Voice Message]notabunnehDecember 2 2009, 02:46:39 UTC
Luxord...?
Do call me back whenever you get a moment. The tension between yourself and Balthier is thick enough that it's stretched from the house to wherever you happen to be at the moment.
[Text Message]strahlflyerDecember 3 2009, 23:06:05 UTC
I'm breaking my technological embargo to alert you that I don't hate you, I never have and I never will.
Heard you thought I did. You're so stupid...
I just needed a few days of calm cleansing to recover from the splitting headache and from the information overload courtesy of yourself. You didn't hand me to them. It's not your fault. You were just as much a prisoner as I was. I was just shocked to hear it all at the time...
Also, I don't want to tell Fran this, so don't tell her, but I was out today on a walk and guess who I freaking ran into?
[Text Message]cardsstarsdiceDecember 3 2009, 23:32:12 UTC
Stupid? I...I suppose I was being a little idiotic. I honestly didn't know what you'd do when you found out. You sounded angry with me, and so I thought the worst... Blood brothers, 'till the end?
I'm sorry, still. I didn't mean to overload you like that, but you know how I get at times. I took a few days off myself to sort things out. I hope you're not called as a witness. I don't know how many they'll need, but they shouldn't do that to you.
Was it Belinda? I heard she has five children now, and looks nothing like she did back then.
[1 New Text Message]oilycodemonkeyJanuary 9 2010, 22:20:16 UTC
OMG LUXORD! What the heck happened?! Why are you in the hospital?! I'm the only one allowed to be in here! Don't guess you're up for visitors, huh? I promise I won't bother you too much, I don't have a voice right now~! And I'll probably leave shortly after arriving! Feel better, okay? ♥
[1 New Text Message]cardsstarsdiceJanuary 10 2010, 02:17:00 UTC
To put it bluntly, I was shot three times while I was minding my own business at home. I have a very good idea as to who it was and why, but I'm not going to let this deter me from what I must do. I'm always up for visitors, Miss Rikku. And, I have something that I've made for you in exchange for that wonderful little robot. It's not much, but it's all I can do right now. I'll give it my best, Miss Rikku. The same goes for you, I hear. Are you doing all right?
[1 New Text Message]oilycodemonkeyJanuary 10 2010, 05:42:23 UTC
NOOOOOOO! That's not good! Oooh, I need to stop making friends with people who are constantly in danger! It's not good for me! ENOUGH WITH THE MISS! I'm not that old yet! That wonderful little robot took a turn for the worse. D: I'm fixing it right now though! In little spurts of energy that I get, at least. It's almost done, just polishing out the scratches. And you don't need to make me anything! This was a gift anyway, not a trade! It's a long story that I've missed out on, I think... long story short, they're waiting on me to get better so they can deflate my lungs in turn. :( But not to worry!
[1 New Text Message]cardsstarsdiceJanuary 10 2010, 06:19:35 UTC
It certainly keeps things exciting, though, doesn't it? It seems like there's never a dull moment.
All right, I'll refrain. And if it's too much for you to fix right now, don't worry about it. I may not be able to return home for a while, so there's no hurry at all. And it's too late, I've completed the set, but if you really don't want a crocheted blanket and other rather warm apparel...
Dear heavens! That sounds horrible! I don't think I can not worry about you if that's occurring!
[Voice Post]strahlflyerFebruary 8 2010, 19:52:16 UTC
To no great surprise of mine, you're not answering your phone. Just as well really, I suppose... Wouldn't be prepared for your reaction to this, to be quite honest...
Fran and I discussed this and decided to leave it until after the ceremony to tell you. I know it's only one day into the lives of Mr and Mrs Wilkinson, but unfortunately this matter has some pertinence to it that I can't let it lie any longer.
Several days ago, when I was at your home, I found a piece of paper wedged into your letter box. My intention had been to just put it into a recycling box and leave it at that, but there was a note written upon the paper, bearing your name specifically, as well as an attachment.
The note...
[a heavy sigh is heard]
How do I do this...?
The note simply stated "This isn't over" and had one card from a 52-card playing deck attached to it with tape: the Jack of Spades.
I hope you know what this could mean, because it has both Fran and I terribly concerned for your safety... get back to me when you can.
I'm not supposed to answer my phone promptly, I'm on my honeymoon! I was out on the beach, enjoying the beautiful day with my wife.
[His tone changes to something less light-hearted. Silence hangs over the line.]
I have no idea what that is, or who it came from. If I did know, I'd tell you straight away, but I've never heard of any Jack of Spades. Could it have something to do with the families of Wonderland, perhaps?
We're safe over here. Don't worry about us, worry about yourselves and mum and Father. If this might be tied to who I think it could be, I signed up for this when I agreed to testify against them. An old friend has his men keeping an eye out for anyone who would try to harm us, and we will be fine. Don't worry, Balthier.
[1 new voice mail]strahlflyerJune 14 2010, 10:37:06 UTC
My friend, I find myself in a strange situation in which I am being accused of a crime I did not commit and would not commit. I'm not sure if you will believe my protests of innocence, as I don't feel our friendship shares the closeness of the old days, but I felt the need to try regardless
( ... )
[1 New Voice Mail]cardsstarsdiceJune 14 2010, 17:05:31 UTC
Balthier? What are you talking about? What...?
We did. It was supposed to be a surprise for you, some place where you could lock the Strahl up and not let anyone get to her...we had planned this before Zidane and Vaan's theft, and we had to double the security on it...
Balthier...I think all of this tension between you two has stemmed from a miscommunication. I don't know why it's stretched on like this, but in my personal opinion, I think you two need to sit down and talk about this. You both come from radically different cultures and backgrounds, and perhaps something one of you said to the other didn't sit well.
Think for a second before you decide to up and move. What about Albanion and his schooling? He's just beginning to fit in and make friends, and now you want to move him to some place where he'll have to start all over again? What about mum and Father? You finally come home after ten years of being away, and now you're going to leave again? What about Celes, and Aeris? What about me?[He sighs as well, equally frustrated
( ... )
[Voice Reply]strahlflyerJune 14 2010, 18:01:30 UTC
You planned all of that for my birthday? Why didn't you give it to me, then? I'd surely need it now! What made you decide not to give it to me? I'd like to thank her for her kind gesture, but I get the feeling she'll just think I'm being patronising, since I apparently already rejected it
( ... )
She had the keys and the pass codes. It's only just been finished, but if I had the keys to it, I would have given it to you. I thought we were going to give it to you together, but... Thank her for it, it was her idea, I believe. She provided the manpower, too.
She probably doesn't! Think of all of the misunderstandings we had between us during all these years! Once we just talked about them, things got better!
Oh, Balthier, don't say that...please don't leave. [A little girl's voice can be heard over the line. She sounds concerned, and slightly sad. The line goes muffled while Luxord tries to soothe her. After a pause, he continues.] Please, Balthier, don't leave again. Not over something like this. [He sniffs twice. He's struggling to control his emotions in front of his family.] If you're...If you're really going to leave, Bal, talk to her first. Don't leave with bad blood between you and her. Don't, please.
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Do call me back whenever you get a moment. The tension between yourself and Balthier is thick enough that it's stretched from the house to wherever you happen to be at the moment.
Call him, visit him, just talk to him...
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Heard you thought I did. You're so stupid...
I just needed a few days of calm cleansing to recover from the splitting headache and from the information overload courtesy of yourself. You didn't hand me to them. It's not your fault. You were just as much a prisoner as I was. I was just shocked to hear it all at the time...
Also, I don't want to tell Fran this, so don't tell her, but I was out today on a walk and guess who I freaking ran into?
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Blood brothers, 'till the end?
I'm sorry, still. I didn't mean to overload you like that, but you know how I get at times. I took a few days off myself to sort things out.
I hope you're not called as a witness. I don't know how many they'll need, but they shouldn't do that to you.
Was it Belinda? I heard she has five children now, and looks nothing like she did back then.
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Well, I don't mind. I'll testify.
No. Worse.
My father... he's here. Looking for me.
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Is that why you went away?
Stay safe, Bal. Stay low and stay safe.
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I'm always up for visitors, Miss Rikku. And, I have something that I've made for you in exchange for that wonderful little robot. It's not much, but it's all I can do right now.
I'll give it my best, Miss Rikku. The same goes for you, I hear. Are you doing all right?
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ENOUGH WITH THE MISS! I'm not that old yet! That wonderful little robot took a turn for the worse. D: I'm fixing it right now though! In little spurts of energy that I get, at least. It's almost done, just polishing out the scratches. And you don't need to make me anything! This was a gift anyway, not a trade!
It's a long story that I've missed out on, I think... long story short, they're waiting on me to get better so they can deflate my lungs in turn. :( But not to worry!
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All right, I'll refrain. And if it's too much for you to fix right now, don't worry about it. I may not be able to return home for a while, so there's no hurry at all.
And it's too late, I've completed the set, but if you really don't want a crocheted blanket and other rather warm apparel...
Dear heavens! That sounds horrible! I don't think I can not worry about you if that's occurring!
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Fran and I discussed this and decided to leave it until after the ceremony to tell you. I know it's only one day into the lives of Mr and Mrs Wilkinson, but unfortunately this matter has some pertinence to it that I can't let it lie any longer.
Several days ago, when I was at your home, I found a piece of paper wedged into your letter box. My intention had been to just put it into a recycling box and leave it at that, but there was a note written upon the paper, bearing your name specifically, as well as an attachment.
The note...
[a heavy sigh is heard]
How do I do this...?
The note simply stated "This isn't over" and had one card from a 52-card playing deck attached to it with tape: the Jack of Spades.
I hope you know what this could mean, because it has both Fran and I terribly concerned for your safety... get back to me when you can.
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[His tone changes to something less light-hearted. Silence hangs over the line.]
I have no idea what that is, or who it came from. If I did know, I'd tell you straight away, but I've never heard of any Jack of Spades. Could it have something to do with the families of Wonderland, perhaps?
We're safe over here. Don't worry about us, worry about yourselves and mum and Father.
If this might be tied to who I think it could be, I signed up for this when I agreed to testify against them. An old friend has his men keeping an eye out for anyone who would try to harm us, and we will be fine. Don't worry, Balthier.
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We did. It was supposed to be a surprise for you, some place where you could lock the Strahl up and not let anyone get to her...we had planned this before Zidane and Vaan's theft, and we had to double the security on it...
Balthier...I think all of this tension between you two has stemmed from a miscommunication. I don't know why it's stretched on like this, but in my personal opinion, I think you two need to sit down and talk about this. You both come from radically different cultures and backgrounds, and perhaps something one of you said to the other didn't sit well.
Think for a second before you decide to up and move. What about Albanion and his schooling? He's just beginning to fit in and make friends, and now you want to move him to some place where he'll have to start all over again? What about mum and Father? You finally come home after ten years of being away, and now you're going to leave again? What about Celes, and Aeris? What about me?[He sighs as well, equally frustrated ( ... )
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Thank her for it, it was her idea, I believe. She provided the manpower, too.
She probably doesn't! Think of all of the misunderstandings we had between us during all these years! Once we just talked about them, things got better!
Oh, Balthier, don't say that...please don't leave.
[A little girl's voice can be heard over the line. She sounds concerned, and slightly sad. The line goes muffled while Luxord tries to soothe her. After a pause, he continues.]
Please, Balthier, don't leave again. Not over something like this.
[He sniffs twice. He's struggling to control his emotions in front of his family.]
If you're...If you're really going to leave, Bal, talk to her first. Don't leave with bad blood between you and her. Don't, please.
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