Hi! Yeah, I run the O'Malley Research Hospital in De Chima.
[ she attaches directions, along with the official hospital website - ]
Thanks, first off, for reaching out to me. I'd be more than happy to discuss volunteer opportunities, but also - if you want to stay on and work for us in some capacity, I'd be happy to help you there too. [ beat ] Would you want to meet me for coffee?
[ Merry Christmas, Iris! As she's in no need of more coffee, she'll be getting a gift certificate to a spa (with the implication that she has to use it and will relax at some point, thank you very much), a soft electric blanket and a pair of fluffy slippers.
[ she's going to cry tears of happiness, thank you little bro!!
The thank you card will arrive in the mail approximately one day later (as it was hand-delivered), with very flower-y prose about how much she loves him, and a PICTURE of her getting pampered.
(the one, and truthfully only, time she has ever been grateful for the paps.) ]
So hey, in case you've been seeing the reports and Bweets or whatever about an armored superhero with tech powers named Telemachus? That's me. I'm trying out the whole code name thing.
welcome to the clubnow you're one of usthat's awesome
[ all of her immediate thoughts feel wrong. for one, Iris has never disclosed her superhero adjacent-status, not even to Ash. Barry's secret isn't hers to share. At the same time, she can't help feeling Pleased. ]
I THOUGHT the description sounded familiar. ;) Congrats!! I love how fitting it sounds.
Hey! I decided for my birthday this year I want to get off networks for the weekend, and I didn't want to leave party planning to pillow puddle Iris [yep, we're still occasionally mocking her about that], so I've been looking at cabins for hire. Want to come with? My top pick so far has power and hot water and beds and everything, just no wifi or cell reception.
[Iris somehow doesn't strike Ashley as the camping type, so Ashley's very carefully avoiding that particular C word. Besides, it's pretty much just an AirBnB in the woods!]
In case you are not glancing at the network, heads up.
It looks like we have some kind of weird effect going around that makes people break into song or dance, or both... with like... backup dancers and singers, too.
[okay okay okay okay okay okay okay okay okay YOU GOT THIS, LUCINA. TAKE A BREATH, AND:]
Hello, Iris! I hope this message doesn't catch you at a bad time, I...I was actually wonder if you had a moment or two to chat! I, ah...I would like to ask for your advice on...something.
[...]
...So, yes. Only if it's convenient -- I assure you it's not dire. But still. I'd like to hear from you when I can.
[ On the evening of the 15th, a simple white envelope appears at the front door. Inside is a small card, with the following written on it. ]
You are formally invited to this year's small gathering of Winterfest, located at Harry's Dresden's residence on the 21st of this December. The doors will be open from 8 pm, but the true celebration takes place around 10 pm to midnight. Come any time, and stay or go as you like.
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