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[thecourier]

"You got Dan here. Hit it."

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text;

[nascensibility]

Dan -

Most of our encounters have been somewhat introspective in nature, and I should like to spend some time getting to know you better. Please let me know if you are amenable to meeting somewhere.

- Evelyn O'Connell

voice;

[thecourier]

Aw, c'mon, Evie. Didn't think y' were so cruel as to send writin' to a guy who can't hardly read.

voice;

[nascensibility]

I-I-

[It isn't that she's cruel, she just assumed he could read, which really says something about the state of things and her own particular position of privilege. Evelyn is grateful that he can't see her face now, because it is very, very pink.]

I'm so sorry, Dan, I wasn't aware. I just- I wanted to... [ugh now this is HARD] I wanted to get to know you better, is all the message says.

[More or less.]

voice;

[thecourier]

[Dan snorts, then laughs in clear amusement. Oh Evie, you just made that far too easy.]

It ain't all that bad, jus' takes me a while to get through letters.

[He's grinning. He can't help it. Even though she can't see it, his voice makes it clear.]

But there's somethin' you didn't know.

image + video;

[nascensibility]

[Evelyn knows better now than to send Dan text messages, so instead she takes a quick photograph with the tiny lens on her phone that someone showed to her once, and ships it off through the aether as a little attachment.

When she appears over the feed it makes more sense as to why she resorted to the video function, because her hands are very sticky and she's wearing a messy apron. Breathlessly, with a grin:]

Dan! Do you like honey?

video;

[thecourier]

[That's something well-learned, though he would have made the effort when it came to reading. His spelling still leaves much to be desired, however, and he wouldn't have wanted to subject her to having to work her way through that.

He smiles crookedly when he sees her, taking in her appearance with raised eyebrows.]

Well, sure. Used t' use it to flavour things when I found it. Or sold it if I had enough. Y' got any idea how long that stuff can last?

video; 1/2

[nascensibility]

Oh, absolutely!

[Evelyn exclaims, and she isn't certain as to why it hadn't occurred to her before that honey might be one of the few things to survive in a withered wasteland.]

It keeps for ages, on one of my digs we once found a jar about as high as my hip, full of honey, and though much had crystallised it was still perfectly edible - not that we ate any, of course, germ theory would suggest that while the contents are stable it would be unwise to consume it after it's been sitting there for thousands of years - but hypothetically, one could!

video; 2/2

[nascensibility]

[For a long, quiet pause thereafter Evelyn realises that she hasn't stopped talking, and that she should pursue the primary purpose of her transmission.]

...back in Cairo, we used to get these- they would make sweets, out of nuts and honey. Would...you like some?

July 1, 10:13 AM

[nascensibility]

I won't be in the library today.
Out riding.

-E

[thecourier]

riding what

[nascensibility]

A horse, silly.

text - about that letter

[sicvitaest]

As far as I'm concerned, the NCR got exactly what they deserved. They're no better than Caesar and his war dogs. I understand that you feel it was your fault, but you had a job.

You had no way of knowing what was in that package.

I was kidding when I said write a letter, but I'm thrilled beyond belief that you're writing. I still don't know how you managed to hack terminals. If you'd like, I could teach you Latin. It's a beautiful language when not butchered by the Legion.

As much as I'd hate to admit it, but I will, it's good to see your face again. It's been a while, but you left me with a sulking Craig Boone. Shame on you. I can't forgive you for that.

[thecourier]

yeah had to do something to pass the time.
dont need to teach me latin though realy
i think i can live without it.

sorry about boone.

text; February 14th

[nascensibility]

Darling, are you busy?

[thecourier]

never too busy for you sweetheart. what's on your mind?

[nascensibility]

Today is a very ridiculous holiday, I thought we might spend it together.

-> 1 week after Alex's arrival

[nascensibility]

[It's difficult to send this.]

I know you didn't expect this. I know we didn't expect this.

I know you've been giving me space to manage, and explain.

[thecourier]

is everything ok?

[nascensibility]

[Evelyn does belatedly realise that she could have worded all this in a less vague and ominous way.]

Everything is fine.

I miss you.

private text

[bigtrouble]

over here

After Alice's post 10/23 text

[scoutsniper]

Don't need to tell you to keep Evelyn safe during this.

I'm asking if you want help.

[thecourier]

youre right you dont need to tell me.
if i need help youll be the first to know.

[scoutsniper]

if it's what I'm thinking it is

I might not be safe to be around.

Christmas Presents 2017!

[endingpoint]

[ Jane leaves a couple of wrapped presents for Dan, with a note:

Dan,

Thank you for everything. I needed a friend, and you were there for me. I'll always appreciate that. Merry Christmas.

Sincerely,

Jane

His gifts include:

A set of classic books

A nice shaving kit

A tin of homemade peppemint bark

And how could she forget the puppers! There's a fancy water bowl ]

Christmas, 2017

[nascensibility]

[She brings him simple gifts, as he is a man with simple needs: a bottle of witch hazel aftershave - that light and minty scent he adores so much - an excellent vintage, and a worn but clearly well-loved copy of T.S. Eliot's The Wasteland. The inscription on the inside reads]

With tremendous love,
Your Evelyn