ic contact;

[theshabbiestofmen]

"Right, hello! This is Remus Lupin. Leave a message, and I'll get back to you shortly."

Comments

[delincuente]

[Merry Christmas, Remus! On the morning of the 25th he'll find a gift bag surreptitiously left outside his door, containing:

- One (1) small canvas painting
- One (1) questionable dime store mug
- A signed card with a short message from Alex

Enjoy!]

[theshabbiestofmen]

[The painting, at least, is quite pretty, and he hangs it up immediately. The mug, however . . .]

I'm almost insulted. Moony is a wolf.

[delincuente]

idk who the fuck moony is but
they only had a dog one
so suck it up

[theshabbiestofmen]

I'm surprised James didn't tell you; he was the one who came up with the nickname. Very proud of it. When I transform, that's what we call the wolf. Moony.

[delincuente]

james doesn't tell me anything
he just sort of walks in as a deer and lets me figure it out myself
drops surprise sons in the middle of conversations

i like it though
very cute

[theshabbiestofmen]

Oh, have you heard about Harry? Honestly, I didn't think he'd talk about that much; he seemed a bit shell-shocked when I told him. Pity, really; I quite like the lad.

And yes. 13 year olds are particularly apt at naming things. We call his deer Prongs, by the by.

text - 1/13

[stefanged]

Hey, Remus. I don't know a lot about magic, but I remembered a spell from back home that may be of interest to you.

Think we could see if it'll work?

[theshabbiestofmen]

Of course. What's the nature of the spell?

[stefanged]

A defense spell. Specifically, it buys the caster time when dealing with someone particularly unruly.

This might be better in person. I'll bring tea over to wherever you are?

[theshabbiestofmen]

My room. Come on over.

[stefanged]

[In about five minutes, Stefan knocks on Remus's door before heading in. Cups of tea in tow too! Sometimes, he wishes he had magic to hold it steadier, but eh - he's got inhuman reflexes. That'll do for now.]

Hey. [He hands over a mug (black tea with milk)] I've got sugar over here too, if you need it.

[theshabbiestofmen]

You're a lifesaver, you know.

[He rises with a smile, taking one of the cups gratefully. No sugar, but the milk is appreciated. Remus doesn't drink, not yet-- just settles back down on the back, both hands wrapped around the cup, savoring the anticipation.]

So: the spell.

[gifted_witch]

[Pretend this is backdated before her birthday
Hello? Remus? I think this is the best way to reach you . Potter said so anyway. So I wanted to know if you would come out with a friend and me for my birthday? Nothing too extravagant just dancing and some laughs.

Let me know when you can.

voice.

[brainiest]

Hi, Remus? I - um. I might need a bit of... Help.

voice.

[theshabbiestofmen]

What's wrong?

[Immediately, and he hoists himself off of bed, because -- well, she's not family, not quite, but she's one of them. Not a Marauder, but someone from their world-- and so she merits that level of concern.]

voice.

[brainiest]

It's nothing bad! I promise, please, don't worry, I just wanted a bit of advice and I... Don't really have anyone else to talk to.

voice.

[theshabbiestofmen]

Oh.

[Back into his bed, then.]

Of course. Would you like to come over?

voice.

[brainiest]

Only if you're not busy- definitely if you're not busy.

voice.

[theshabbiestofmen]

Please. I've nothing but free time here. Come on over.

[It's . . . kind of true? He was resting after doing some of his exercises, but whatever! (And it's worth noting he's actually rather bruised looking, along his face and ribs and arms, thanks Sasuke).]

[brainiest]

[ When Hermione sends Remus the message, it's obvious that she's more than a little bit excited. ]

Remus!

[theshabbiestofmen]

[That's always a good tone to hear.]

Hello, Hermione. Good news?

[brainiest]

The new planet, it sells poisons. All kinds of poisons, really, which isn't normally a good thing, but -

[ She breathes out, fighting the grin he can't see. ]

Wolfsbane is a poison.

[theshabbiestofmen]

[--oh.

She'll be able to hear the sharp inhale, the sudden shock-- and then he's grinning himself, too hard and too eager.]

We'd-- we'd have to be careful. Even going down there, it could be dangerous.

[But that's a distracted thought.]

[brainiest]

I've got my mask, and I've asked my captain to help me look for it if he can.

[ She's more excited than she'd like to admit, practically giddy. ]

The Vanquish did well with our shipment, so I'm going to buy as much as I can. Then I'll be able to make you the option every month, and grow Wolfsbane in my room for later, too.

backdated to before the ball; private;

[frigidaire]

hey.
this place is weird.
do you feel any different here?
this whole pollution stuff is bad enough but maybe it's getting to my head.