Communications

Considering they no longer need my mother's corpse for investigative purposes, I can with absolute certainty say we'll be holding funeral services Friday evening at [location]. Closed casket, and we'll be cremating the remains. Don't feel obligated to come, but if you do, I'm going to politely ask no white lillies are brought. I'll only say that once.

There'll be scotch, but please refrain from vomiting everywhere. Unless it's on the wealthy Amell relatives that are flying in. You can vomit on them.

>> What do you think about offering shelter to those who don't have heat?
>> We have so much space.

>> My husband is so popular
>> We should have a party for all your dream friends.

>> !!!!
>> Should we tell people?

>> Hey, so I was updating our records this weekend and I realized something.
>> This week marks a year that I've been working for you guys.
>> Crazy, huh?

(sent yesterday, before Frodo's phone calls)

>> I'm going to stay at my parents' house for a few days. If Frodo contacts you first will you let him know?
>> I'll have my phone.

[Calls made to Merrill and Samwise individually, in the middle of the night...]

[From an unknown number...]

Ring, Ring

>> Hawke, I need your help.

>> are you busy?

>> Longshot, but have you heard anything from him?

[Texts to Merrill]
>> Did he end up there?
>> Please tell me that he's there.

[Texts to Padme Amidala]
>> My phone isn't gonna last long, but tell me that you and Anakin are alright.

ooc: Alistair hasn't been here long enough; a text from a random woman would just confuse him.

>> Please don't laugh at me.
>> But um.
>> I can't drink.
>> For the next seven months or so.
>> And then there's going to be a tiny human.
>> With my looks. And Atton's.

>> I think you and I are entitled to a vacation
>> And even if not, we should take one anyway
>> I am feeling much better now
>> That trouble with...you know what...it seems to have passed

( PM to Merrill )
( Text to Thackery )

[Merrill]
>> I thought I smelled cookies!
>> And yet I cannot find any!

A plate of homemade cookies, accompanied by a note:

We've only met a few times, and I'm certain I don't know the whole story, but I wanted to tell you that my family is doing well. I think you may be partly to thank for that. I hope you like chocolate chip.

-Merrill Baggins

>> Can I come play with the kitties?

( Framed, for Frodo )

Tinker,

I know this is sudden, but I've come to some conclusions about myself, and about where my life was headed. I don't entirely want to be that dwarf in that maker-forsaken city, even if I miss the adventure at times.

I'm pretty certain there's a hellmouth underneath Orange County, so the only way we can escape is to cut our ties and move away. There's the matter of taking care of our homes, and getting Alice and the dogs, but hopefully there won't be an alien invasion in that time.

You should be contacted by that lady I mentioned, about the brewery. It's still a good idea and I'll help fund it.

Maybe we could hit up an east coast con later this year.

Varric

Email to Merril

Daisy,

Helen and I have decided to move away. I'll miss you, and we need to stay in contact. Always remember to keep that GPS with you. I'd hate for you to get lost.

Varric

Hand-written letter to Hawke

Hawke,

This is good bye for now. I've evaluated my life, and I need to move onto slightly less demonic pastures.

I miss that adventure and yet... I don't. I'm not the dwarf I dream about, as much as part of me will always want to be.

I know there's a hellmouth underneath Orange County, but don't you think you need to be the Champion in this life. Find your happiness and run with it, because we've been given a second chance.

Varric.

>> Frodo?
>> We have to go

[Obi]
>> You should come visit! And bring your ladyfriend.
>> See if you can borrow the Lotus!
>> Park on the right side of the drive so I can see from my window.

[Isabela]
>> Thank you for helping me.
>> My memory is foggy, but I feel like you stayed with me.
>> Longer than you had to, I mean.
>> Thank you.

[Hawke]
>> Will you come over and see me tomorrow night? I can't make it to the Hanged Man.

[Varric]
>> I've finished all your books.
>> Tell me a story!

>> where?
>> woke up, not here

(Pretend this was a week ago, shortly after the rescue)

>> My doctor says I should stay on bedrest.
>> I'm sorry, I was hoping I'd have more time. :(

Merrill
>> I think he is here, Merrill
>> Sam, Merrill. SAM!

[Merrill]
>> Pardon me for being cheeky...

>> ...but your breasts are glorious

[Merrill]
>> I could use some advice about something
>> Or at least, someone to talk to

( Delivered to Merrill's classroom around lunchtime )

[Frodo, Merrill]
>> What happened to the bedroom wall?
>> The frame snapped

>> I don't know what to do about Ms. Potts and Mr. Stark's wedding!

[Merrill]
>> I am very sure I am shrinking

[Text to Merrill]

>> Are you okay?
>> I just returned from a business trip to find everybody is ill

[Text to Clark Kent]

>> Are you alright?
>> What is going on with this illness?

[Text to Bruce Wayne]

>> Are you sick at all?
>> I've apparently returned to an epidemic
>> Do we know the cause of it?

(Friday morning)

>> Mr. Castiel, is school closed?

[Text to Dean Winchester]

>> I know it is Christmas Day.
>> But it is also Tuesday.
>> Which is Cheeseburger Day.
>> Merry Christmas.
No texts are sent.

[Text to Sam Winchester]

>> Merry Christmas Abomination Sam.

[Text to Merrill]

>> Merry Christmas, Mrs. Baggins.
>> You and your family are well?

[Merrill]
>> Need advice on something

>> Mamae is taking me shopping for maternity clothes on Saturday.
>> She wants you to come, too. She liked having you along for the wedding shopping.

Merrill had received Frodo's text shortly before lunchtime. She waited until her class had gone to the lunchroom to call her husband.

Ring, ring.

To: Dr. Richard Alpert
From: Merrill Baggins
Subject: ( I'm sorry )

( Frodo, Merrill )


( Rahne )


( Kitty )

( Text to Kitty )
( PM to Frodo and Merrill )
( Text to Charlie )
( PM to Rahne )

Dear Isabela,

I know this must seem strange, since we've only spoken once online, but I'm getting married on Saturday and it would mean the world to me if you would come! Frodo would like to see you there, too. It's at the Dragonfly Inn in Tustin, at three in the afternoon. I know it's short notice, but please come!

Love,
Merrill Sokolov (soon-to-be Baggins!)

[Merrill]
>> I just heard that my former therapist passed away

>> Obi, could you come check on the baby?
>> Something strange happened last week, and we want to make sure everything's okay.
>> ♥

>> We're not married! D:

>> I just had an idea!
>> Maybe the pony was from your dreams!
>> Do you dream about ponies?

>> I'm excited!
>> I know I'm too pale, but my boobs are getting bigger, which will make my Isabela costume a little more authentic!
>> We had the ultrasound. I have a picture if you want to see!
>> Still on for Sunday?

Ring, Ring.

Strange, that Merrill would be calling Frodo on the phone when he knows she's in the next room.

[Merrill]

>> Hi, this is Obi. Remember we traded numbers in Disney in case Frodo got lost?
>> There's something I ought to tell you
>> You are probably wondering how I figured out you were expecting

>> Obi really does love you, you know?
>> I know I probably shouldn't get involved, but he looks so sad.

[Phone Call to Merrill]

Ring, Ring

>> My mother is taking me dress shopping on Saturday and I would love it if you came too!