Repose

[It is delivered to Ren's place of business, since Patrick does not have an address. The letter arrives at the coffee shop in an envelope, addressed to Adrian March, c/o Ren Solitaire. Inside, in Patrick's familiar scrawl:]

My bro,

I am old-fashioned, as you know, and therefore am writing this on paper and with a pen. I wanted to let you know that I am returning to Arborlon. There is something I did not take care of there that must be taken care of definitively before I can return to life here to build a life. I expect Newt will come with me, though that choice will be his to make. I would have come to see you, but you are inside a trunk, dude, and perhaps I did not wish to have a bad interaction with you before returning home. This does not mean I expect bad things to occur, but one never knows.

Take care of yourself until I return,
your bro.

[Written on the outside, a note to Ren:]

Ren, take care of him, man. - P.

[She doesn't hit everyone she knows, but she thinks it'll do for now. Her typing is far from perfect, but it's getting much easier for her.]

[Del D]
Hi, it's Marta. We talked about the room? i wanted to let you know that i'm going to be back in town in about 3 weeks.Are you still ok with me staying there? How much do i need to give you to move in? Thanks, Marta.

[Derek F]
Hi, it's Marta. i guess i just wanted to double check with you. Last time we talked, it seemd like you were ok with me coming back to work. I mean, whatever position we call it, whatever you want. Is that okay with you? It should be about 3 weeks or so, they're saying.

[Patrick G]
Hi treecop. :) 3 weeks and counting.

[Hugh M]
Hi, it's Marta. We talked a while back about me renting a room? i wanted to let you know that I think i found a place in town, and I'm going to try that at least for a month. But thank you for offering. And if it doesn't work there, is it ok if i message you?

[Si and Hannah]
i hope it's ok to write to you both at the same time. haven't heard from yuo in a while and i hope everything is ok for both of you.

[After job postings become public.]

What is a nondisclosing agreement?

[Locked to Newt P]
[He has been out contemplating work options. From the Capital:] Spare a moment for me, my man.

[Locked to Adrian M]
Still incarcerated, bro?

[Patrick G.]

I'm looking into some things and have a few additional questions if you have a moment.

[Theodore C.]

What's your potions knowledge like, out of curiosity?

[Locked to Newt P]
[A good 10 hours after leaving the homestead. Voice to text.]

I am on my way back dude.

[locked to patrick g]

Did you hear about Destiny?

[locked to ren s]

I think I'll be out soon. In the next day or so.

WHO: Del Davies & Patrick Gunster
WHEN: Weekend, afternoon
WHERE: Hallway, in the Capital.
SUMMARY: Del goes to start selling her potions in the Capital.
WARNINGS: None, it's tame.

( If you poked the wrong way you might end up with scratches down your arm for your troubles )

[Locked to Patrick G]
[During this.]

Hey Gunster lol you still got the hookup w your ex?

ETA: [Locked to Destiny S]
Hey I'm Noah

[Locked to Adrian M]
Bro.

[Locked to Lou R]
Are you involved in this latest drama?

[Individual locks: Destiny S, Marta F]
What have I missed, my dudes?

[Locked to Aubrey R]
How many hikers have you lost in my absence?

[Locked to Newt P]
[He has many other people who must be checked on, but first:]

My dude, you have decided to remain here for eternity and you did not even send me a Hallmark card informing me so. Break-up flowers would have also been considered acceptable.

[Just before going to Holly's.]

[Locked to Bea H]
You ok? 😰 That shit was WILD af

[Locked to Patrick G]
Gunster?

[Locked to Dietre A+Aleksi A]
[The lock is shared.]

You 2 ok?

[Locked to Marta F]
Hey man all good?

[Locked to Tandy B+Travis B+Holly W+Bea H+Patrick G+Mercy H: Repose High lock!]
Yo wtfffffff 😭😵

[Public]
[As Noah N.]

Maverick dude??

[locked to patrick g]

[Oblivious to his note to Newt, of course.] Hey.

[locked to holly w]

How're you feeling?

[locked to noah n]

Hi Noah.

[locked to claire j]

Hey you.

[eta: locked to misha b]

Hi Misha.

[He considers leaving a note for Adrian, posting to the dude, but in the end he only leaves a note for Newt. Left upon the bed, in his silken script (and accompanied by one blue elfstone in a small satchel), the morning after the dreaming has ceased:]

Bad dream, man. Visiting home for a few weeks. Work has been notified, and I will be in contact. Attempt not to seek out too much trouble while I am away. If you need me, hold onto what is within. - Patrick

[Public]

What's the town view of the bar with the lowest barrier-to-entry within five miles?

[Patrick G]

Hey, kid. How's it going?

[Adrian M]

Come up for air, kid?

[Midday.]

[Locked to Patrick G]
Have you noticed anything odd in the wood, darling?

[Locked to Daniel W]
I've been remiss. How are you, Daniel?

[Locked to Louis D]
Hello, Louis.

[Locked to Billy K]
How's your magic faring, if I can ask?

( News-ish )

[Locked to Daniel W]
Hey Mr. W we need to talk a second

[Locked to Patrick G]
Gunster dude

[Locked to Tandy B+Travis B]
Are you dudes planning on going into the woods? Don't fr

[Locked to Billy K]
Hey remember me?

[Locked to Bea H]
Bea tell me the dudes in the black cars are leaving you alone at least

[Public]

Not looking for a saw. Looking for a guy named Sammy Fletcher. Reward for a lead on the guy. In a town like this, someone's gotta have seen him. Hard to stay beneath the radar.

[Public]

Looking to pick up a job. Is there anywhere hiring for like, a couple days a week or something?

[locked to archie w]

Do you hang out in bars in the city a lot, or did I get lucky?

[locked to patrick g]

So, did you go?

[locked to noah n]

Did you go to that party?

[locked to misha b]

Hi Misha. How's it going?