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text; un: wisteria; private;

[reenforces]

[He knows he could have used the work line, but no. Not for this.]

Rosewood, do you have a minute?

[Texting so Jun doesn't hear...]

I wanted to ask you something.

[notevensorey]

[Oh. This is a surprise. Sorey's not in the middle of doing anything important, so he puts all that down to have this conversation with Mikleo.]

What's up, Wisteria?

E-Delivery

[whiteshroud]

[Sorey receive will a message containing a $25 gift card to a coffee shop near the University district. The one Jun just happens to work at]

Thank you again for dinner. Mikleo was the one who made the ice cream, so I wanted to give my own token of appreciation.

Text | sorey_not_sorry

[notevensorey]

[Oh! Well, isn't this a pleasant surprise? He's going to send a text back to Jun.]

Aww, thank you for the gift card, Jun! That's definitely getting used for my work mornings.

early march; text; cw vague mentions of child abuse????

[reenforces]

You probably saw what happened, but just in case:

I've taken thorough notes on the situation. I'm sending them over.

[Naturally, he's redacted any personally identifiable info.]

The existence of this organization and their continued operation is intolerable. I'm going to reach out to some people I studied with in the program to see what they can recall of Kreuzen and its subsidiaries, and help the prosecutor gather as much evidence as possible.

It might not have anything to do with our aim, but what Krusnik is doing... They're trying to force possessions onto children so that they can have their own pet gods. Naturally, that could never sit well with me. There's a possibility our paths would have crossed because of my field, so I want to get in front of it as much as possible from where we are.

I have a personal favor to ask, as well.

[notevensorey]

Please and thank you. I haven't fully caught up on what has happened. I picked quite the time to have to go offline to take care of business.

[Granted, there isn't much he can do without looking pushy. Sorey knows very well that teenagers especially need to come to him first.]

I'll reach out to my colleagues as well. I'm still friends with a few of them, so perhaps they can help. It's a long shot, but we should exhaust every road available to us.

Far be it from me to be hypocritical and tell you off for it. Quite frankly, I'd like to help as much as I can, even if it's just to be called to the stand as an expert.

By all means! If I can fulfill the favour, I will.

[Mikleo rarely, if ever, asks for personal favors, after all.]

text | UN: Thorn

[poisontippedcure]

You're the word doctor, right? I'm texting to ask about your services.

[notevensorey]

Yes, that's me! I'd be happy to talk about them in more detail. What would you like to know?

therapy time; lmk if this works for you

[fionnuisce]

[No organization here was fully trustworthy even if several of the individuals seemed reasonable enough. Someone from any of them putting himself in a position that screamed 'exploit me', however, was worth careful scrutiny and investigation. Even--especially--if that meant putting himself on the metaphorical chopping block instead. That was an acceptable risk to take if it meant getting a close measure of what Sorey's intent really was.]

[So, cane at his side and sunglasses over his eyes, that was how Waver Velvet resigned himself to putting a mask of calm diplomacy in place before knocking on the office door.]

This works great!

[notevensorey]

[Sorey is putting the final touches on his session note in the system when he hears a knock at the door.]

Come in!

[He saves it, and then turns around in his chair. The room is comfortable and cozy. A nice couch is on one side with cloth upholstery. There are a few photographs of landscapes found in rural England hanging on the wall. A small bookshelf next to his desk is full to the brim with books on history and psychology. Sorey smiles at Waver.]

Please, close the door and make yourself comfortable. How are you today?

text; un: riftdancer

[thavnairian]

hey.

i heard you make a mean beef stew

maybe i'll be tempted to come to a session if you share

that's a big maybe

[notevensorey]

[... Is it bribing if Sorey provides food along with therapy??? Eh, it's probably fine if Amal wants that.]

Yeah, it's a recipe I learned from my mum!

It'll be a little unconventional, but I'm willing to cook and eat while we have a session, if that makes you more comfortable. Perhaps you can teach me recipes from your culture, too?

voice | sometime after the April event

[drewthetower]

Dr. Shephard? It's August Villareal. Are you available to talk?

[notevensorey]

Oh! Hello, August! Yes, I'm available right now, if you'd like. How may I help you today?

4/24 voice; un: kesitakame

[hoshikiri]

[Takame had been... avoiding this. Initially due to his disdain for POKEGO, but he had more reason to despise the Black Order right now than them. And with the signs of approval from both Rose and Waver, well...

H-He at least had a different reason to reach out. An Ice-breaker! Those were important to have.]

... Excuse me. Dr. Rosewood, correct?

[notevensorey]

[A cheerful, British voice answers him over the app!]

Yes, that's me! How may I help you?

4/24 | un: ecraig | voice

[fiddlestick]

[After this conversation, since he's not sure if Ash was just saying stuff to get him off his back, he'll decide to take initiative and call Sorey]

Hello, Dr. Rosewood?

This is Elliot Craig. Sorry to bother you, but I wanted to ask your input about something.

[notevensorey]

[...Yeah, Sorey definitely remembers Elliot. It's hard to forget such a strangely intimidating presence that used to wait for Varian out in the waiting room. Though, it sounds to him like Elliot's worried about something.]

Hello, Elliot! It's no bother at all. You've caught me at a good time. How may I help?

4/29; action;

[reenforces]

[Well, he was promised a date under the cherry blossoms. So after hiding himself away for the early part of the morning, he reappears in front of Sorey's door and knocks.]

I'm ready when you are.

[He's lasted much longer than anyone will give him credit for, but that doesn't mean he can't drive Sorey a little crazy in the process. He's not wearing a naked maid outfit though (sadly). He's wearing a more traditional cherry blossom pink kimono, and he has pink and blue dangling kanzashi pinned into his hair. It's started to get a little long and curly and he can't decide if he wants to keep growing it out, so... compromise.]

[notevensorey]

[Sorey doesn't mind waiting, to be fair. He's spent his morning trying to calm his nerves. He hasn't felt this nervously excited since his first date with his ex. Hopefully, this one turns out with them clicking as a couple, but he'll still be happy to have Mikleo as a friend!

He gets himself dressed in a kimono of his own. It's simple and hopefully doesn't clash with Mikleo's, if he decides to wear one. The only accessories Sorey has on are his feather earrings, which he's taken to wearing on the regular anyway. It just feels right.

The brunet opens the door when he hears a knock at his room's door, and... stares... at Mikleo for a solid second or two. Then, Sorey remembers where he is and grins brightly.]

You look gorgeous!

[THIS IS REALLY IMPORTANT TO SAY, OKAY!!!]

It's a good thing I'm ready, then. Shall we, Mikki?

early may; text; un: riftdancer; 1/3

[thavnairian]

can i get your opinion on something?

i want you to be honest. even if that means being brutally honest

you've never held back with me and i don't want you to start now

2/3

[thavnairian]

[Ok. He can do this. He can do this. He has a lot of things going on in his head right now, and he's just... going to pick up the first few things that come to mind and throw them down like chips on the table.]

early-mid mayish

[fionnuisce]

[Shocking no one but himself, Waver actually made an appointment he was well overdue for considering both Shadow nonsense and several other things. Perhaps more shocking was that he showed up to it, an Eevee perched patiently on his shoulder.]

...So what do you call it when you watch yourself casually light a match and attempt to burn every bridge you have only to be essentially called out for being a complete idiot after a near-death experience?

Because I'm starting to realize that my life back home is even more fucked up than I already knew it was.

[notevensorey]

[Sorey has a Comfey hanging out in his office, so he doesn't judge anyone for bringing their Pokemon friends to session. She gives a little chirp, spinning like a wheel as a soothing scent wafts from her flowers. He sets his notebook down so that he can give Waver his full attention.]

Hmm, self-destructive is how I would label that, personally.

[The brunet gives him a small smile, remembering that psychological horror of a dungeon.]

I can't offer anything stronger while on the clock, I'm afraid, but I do have tea or coffee if you want.

UN: hikari-vi | action

[whiteshroud]

[After his conversation with Vash and learning about the Knives's situation, he had handed his phone to Mikleo for him to talk to Vash. He then left their shared bedroom, closing the door behind him to make some distance between the situation.

To say he feels conflicted is...an understatement. He's considering slipping out to church and attempting to explain all this to Father Hansa. Try to sort things out...though he's not sure how he'd even begin to with the other world stuff, with the father no longer on the app.

Before he get can get far on that church plan, he sees that Sorey's home too. He does respect the older one's opinion so...he'll approach]

...What would do, if you don't think you could stop feeling hatred towards someone?

[notevensorey]

[Sorey's out in the living room relaxing with a cup of tea and a book. If you guessed that it's a trashy romance novel, you'd be entirely correct. He's weak to the trash. However, on hearing Jun approach and speak to him, he marks his place and immediately sets the book down so he can give his friend the undivided attention that's deserved. The brunet hums thoughtfully as he raises a hand to his chin.]

Hmm... that's a very good question. I think that it depends on how hot that hatred runs, you know? Whether it's something like an intense dislike towards someone, a grudge because of the actions they've made, or a hatred where you think you might do something you regret to that person.

[He tilts his head at Jun.]

Do any of those sound similar to what you're asking?

[He has a feeling it's because his friend is experiencing that emotion right now, but he won't call him out on it. Sorey's goal is to invite it as a "hypothetical" discussion.]

action; early july

[reenforces]

[Mikleo ungracefully clambers out of bed and runs over to Sorey's door, and knocks somewhat urgently. All because of a blond.]

Sorey, we have a problem.

[whiteshroud]

[After the Kni situation, Jun was also in the room trying to unwind by playing his Switch. Suddenly Mikleo springs up and bolts, which is uh alarming, so he'll be setting his switch aside and going after him in a very confused manner]

What's going on..?

[DOES VASH HAVE ANOTHER BROTHER??]

un: Velvet | Voice | The evening of that day Sorey met Eizen

[gotbadblood]

[Don't mind the slight echo to her voice...she's making this while barricaded in her own bathroom to keep Eizen from interfering.]

Eizen says you're the new Shepherd.

[she does not sound happy about this. Shocker]

[notevensorey]

[Sorey is literally having tea and scones in the living room after this whole entire day. He looks at caller ID to see that Velvet person from a long time ago is calling him. Maybe this is about Fugo's progress? Of course Sorey answers the phone!

He doesn't even get a syllable of "hello" out before she's coming out with guns a-blazing. Why does she not sound happy about—

Wait a fucking second—]

Yes, I'm the new Shepherd.

[His tone is calm, but internally he's wondering if she's going to follow through on her threat to eat him this time. The brunet doesn't look at Mikleo just yet, but he does set his teacup down gently.]

text; un: reaper / at literally the same time as the above conversation is happening.

[rockily]

I'm sorry about Velvet, I knew her reaction was going to be bad but I didn't expect her to lock herself in her own bathroom to interrogate you.

[notevensorey]

[OH GOD Sorey now has to navigate between texting Eizen and talking to Velvet. This isn't the first time he's had to do that, given his job, but still.]

Is that why she sounds echoey?

[Humor is literally the only way he's coping right now, Eizen.]

UN: hikari-vi | text | Open to Mikleo AND Sorey

[whiteshroud]

Sorry, gonna be late.
Eizen fell in a hole.

[reenforces]

A... hole. Okay, that's a new one.

Is he okay? Did he dig wrong or something?

[Earth seraphim are a mystery.]

Action | August

[gotbadblood]

[It's just a normal morning at the Arcadia apartments. Don't mind the unhinged looking woman in torn up clothing at Sorey's door. In her hands, she holds a two handed axe.

And with her hands full, what else is she to do but start kicking at Sorey's door instead of knocking with her hands]

Shepherd! Open up!

[notevensorey]

[Sorey's absolutely confused when he hears someone kicking at the apartment door. It's definitely not a knock. He opens it with a smile that doesn't even falter when he sees Velvet with an axe on the other side. She doesn't seem like she's threatening him. Yet.]

Are you using my title or my last name?

[He's trying to keep it casual like it's every day that a lady with an axe is at his door!!! And so that Mikleo doesn't freak the fuck out in the background.]