Repose

( Not an IC cut )


I unfortunately learned about POV Straight TikTok this week, but I also discovered a 90s Baby Making playing on Spotify, so things turned out okay.

[The postcard is addressed to Hannah Smith, in spite of the note starting with 'A.' In a slanting hand and pressed hard enough into the cardstock that you can feel it, it reads:]

A,
Here's a postcard. I just got back from Graceland and had a great time. We didn't get to see Elvis on the throne or even a reenactment. After I send you this, I'm going to try to get a call through there and see if I can get my money back. I doubt it though. I walked through the entire place in an Elvis costume and I think I stole the show too much.

Anyway, just dropping you a line, since you asked for one under threat of violence. I hope the new apartment is treating you well. What else do people write on these? I could try some poetry, but I'm running out of space.

All my love and may Elvis RIP,
S

This is Cinders. I found him and he lives with me and my brother now. ( He talks a lot. )

This is the forest primeval; but where are the hearts that beneath it
Leaped like the roe, when he hears in the woodland the voice of the huntsman
Where is the thatch-roofed village, the home of Acadian farmers,
Men whose lives glided on like rivers that water the woodlands,
Darkened by shadows of earth, but reflecting an image of heaven?
Waste are those pleasant farms, and the farmers forever departed!
Scattered like dust and leaves, when the mighty blasts of October
Seize them, and whirl them aloft, and sprinkle them far o'er the ocean
Naught but tradition remains of the beautiful village of Grand-Pré.

~Wadsworth - Part of the Prelude of Evangeline.

Who: Rey Smith, Ren Solitaire, and friends (tag yourself, please)
What: Independence Day BBQ (afternoon & evening)
When: Saturday evening, 4 July
Where: Ogden House, by the lake
Warnings: None expected except language

( Under the cut for pictures and description! )

[A week and a half after going in, which was a few days after he said it would be. So, let's say about two weeks later.] hey. no phone, but i get some online time.

[Rafe]

How much do you know about cars?

[Hannah]

Hey.

[Hannah S.]

Little Miss S in a mini dress.

Your brother told me to message you, but I was waiting for you to message me. Looks like you won the stalemate.

Hi.

[Janus A]

Hello, darling.

[Hannah S]

Did you pick up anything helpful, with the 'can't make coffee' business?

[Public]

My recommendation to anyone looking for one always involves drinking and eating. Or sex. If you think it's irrelevant, I will find its relevance for you.

No staff, though.

Which (semi-local, within a 100-mile radius) drive-in would you say is the best? What about it won your heart?

Don't got an answer to that? What's something you wanna talk about today then?

[Rafe J.]

I can't recall if I mentioned but I'm going to be out of town for most of the next month. I'm sure Zee will be fine, but all this is somewhat new to her, and I wouldn't hate knowing someone drops by occassionally, if you'd be willing.

[Separate locks to: Noah NW., Atticus M., Hannah S., Dante Z]

Leaving tomorrow for my next project; I'll be back first of July-ish.

[Audrey C.]

How are you feeling?

Who: Hannah & Zoe
What: Meetings!
Where: CARNEM's Carnival
When: Nowish
Warnings/Rating: Nope!

The carnival was alive.

It was a warm night, no rain and a pretty breeze to rustle the leaves and the carnival's many fairy lights, and every parking spot was filled. Sounds of wonder carried and carried through woods, and even nature listened. And the carnival itself was crowded tonight, with the Big Top packed in and performers performing with such perfection that it seemed surely, surely a dream. It was a fairytale collection of people, all interesting, all garbed in things from adult whimsy and childhood stories. It was a fantasyland hiding in the woods and incongrous.

Hannah... Amy... Hannah... Tonight, Hannah, because she needed to attempt to put her feet back in those shoes. Hannah was working outside the Big Top, wandering between the rides and food stalls and games. She was one of many, all walking about, interacting, being seen. There were no scripts, no words to say or lines to utter. She was just there to talk, to be, and the night was pretty, and she wore wings and green and tulle, and she glanced from face to face to face, seeking something and nothing at all, but she would know when she found it.

Summer-Haiku from "The Spice-Box of Earth" by Leonard Cohen


Silence


and a deeper silence


when the crickets


hesitate

[Amy M]

Are you going to be OK w/Si going back in?

[Locked to Mayers+, this includes Amy, just as it includes David]
going back in. i won't have a phone for a bit. [He gives the number of the same place he was at before.]

[Call: Amy M]
[Ring!]

ETA: [Locked to Hugh C]
hey, can i talk to you a second?

[...]

[...]

Hello, I am Audrey Carpenter, but I am pretty sure most of you know that. Um.

I'm not really sure what to write here, but I was told it'd be beneficial for everyone, so here goes:

My memory [...] isn't what it was. The doctors said it can happen after [...] unpleasant events. They're not sure when or if it will come back, but they'll be working with me closely over the next few months.

I get out of the hospital in a week or two, I'll be moving in somewhere with my cousin?. [...] I am going to be reading through old posts to try and see if it helps at all, and to re-familiarize myself as best as I can.

So, I guess this is a re-introduction of sorts, and so no one gets too confused if I don't recall who you are.

Hi.

Also, thank you to everyone who looked for me and came to the hospital. I was told it was a lot. Oh, also. Whoever found me? Thanks. I can't remember your name.

For those of you who are wanting an update of Audrey Carpenter.

She has been found, she is currently at the hospital and is under observation until further notice. The hospital is not allowing anymore visitors other than family. I'll be at the hospital daily and if there is anything that anyone wishes for her to have, please let me know and I'll see to it that it's taken care of.

Thank you for all of your help and I'll do my best to keep everyone updated.

I thought these were meant to be the warmer days.

[During this. He already had his phone in-hand, but, the thought pops into his head. Hey, there?

Yeah, he was here. Holly doesn't hear Noah, so much as have his thoughts right there, in his head.]

Audrey? What the fuck? Are you okay? [He knows the dude is. Physically. And he knows how Holly's feeling, but it's reflex.] Do you want me to call Hugh or something?

ETA: [Call: Hugh C]
[Once he's done running, Noah tries to get the water inside, but is relegated to the waiting room. He decides to call Hugh. Ring.]

[Locked: Hannah S, Casey C]
[Locked separately.]

We found Audrey. She doesn't seem to remember any thing or who she is. She's at the hospital now

[Locked to Jamie M]
Hi, Jamie. I think you're out of town? But when you're around, I kind of wanted to talk about something with you?

[Locked to Si M]
[Once she's back in Repose for a few days.] I think I found a good place. It feels good? Bright good. No dark shadows in the corners or bad feelings, and it's an apartment, so there isn't even a basement. Hi.

[Locked to Rey S]
Hi. I just wanted to thank you.

[Locked to Hugh C]
Hi. Has anything new happened? I'm back in town now.