[ drugged by demons really should have been something they planned on. And yet, things happened. It was intense, beyond the limits of their mortal bodies. Knowing that doesn't make it easier. ]
My apologies for not checking in with you sooner. I'm in one piece. Are you?
My apologies for not checking in with you sooner. I'm in one piece. Are you?
[Andrej sounds utterly miserable, and very unfortunately sober.]
Good greeting, Miss Romanoff, though I am hardly able to find those words truthful at all. For some time ago, we had exchanged thoughts on the matter of our host's truest intentions. I fear you may have been correct, that our failures are his expectation, if not planned from the outset.
Have you to the staff demons looked further? For such things that might make one thing they were once only the damned?
[He might, you know, now have some worries about that sort of thing...]
Good greeting, Miss Romanoff, though I am hardly able to find those words truthful at all. For some time ago, we had exchanged thoughts on the matter of our host's truest intentions. I fear you may have been correct, that our failures are his expectation, if not planned from the outset.
Have you to the staff demons looked further? For such things that might make one thing they were once only the damned?
[He might, you know, now have some worries about that sort of thing...]
[This isn't a message Natasha was expecting, but it's not unwelcome. It gets her attention.]
I don't take social niceties too seriously. Don't worry about it.
[She has questions.]
The investigation got backburnered with everything that's been going on lately. You've come up with some new information?
I don't take social niceties too seriously. Don't worry about it.
[She has questions.]
The investigation got backburnered with everything that's been going on lately. You've come up with some new information?
[ Probably left at some ridiculous time during the night like 3am. ]
Take it you've seen the recent network post?
Take it you've seen the recent network post?
Romanoff.
You, me, spa date. On me, unless it's some torture trap in which case I abdicate all responsibility
You in?
You, me, spa date. On me, unless it's some torture trap in which case I abdicate all responsibility
You in?
[So here's what he's got on this "widow" person: an ex-KGB operative, combat expert (very lethal combat expert), apparently keeps up with supes without actually having any powers of her own.
So, somebody who might be worth knowing.]
Miss Romanoff, hi.
[The video shows a guy in superhero suit, with super great hair.]
I'm the Homelander -- back home, I work with a superhero team called the Seven. I arrived here a couple of weeks ago, and... well, I've been hoping to get a rundown on this place. I've been doing a little reading back, and you seem like you might be the woman to talk to.
[He doesn't think he needs to explain why. It's common sense: you want good information, you go to the ex-spy.]
I was wondering if you'd be willing to meet up.
So, somebody who might be worth knowing.]
Miss Romanoff, hi.
[The video shows a guy in superhero suit, with super great hair.]
I'm the Homelander -- back home, I work with a superhero team called the Seven. I arrived here a couple of weeks ago, and... well, I've been hoping to get a rundown on this place. I've been doing a little reading back, and you seem like you might be the woman to talk to.
[He doesn't think he needs to explain why. It's common sense: you want good information, you go to the ex-spy.]
I was wondering if you'd be willing to meet up.
[No explanation needed. Natasha appreciates the proactive approach; not everyone does their homework enough to reach out if they have questions. Hell, not everyone seems to have questions in the first place.
Natasha's response comes promptly and in kind. She monitors her communications closely.]
Hi. Homelander, huh?
[She'd call it on the nose, but she literally works with Captain America.]
I think something can be arranged. You drink?
Natasha's response comes promptly and in kind. She monitors her communications closely.]
Hi. Homelander, huh?
[She'd call it on the nose, but she literally works with Captain America.]
I think something can be arranged. You drink?
To Whom It May Concern,
You, my prized guest, have made it twelve months in your journey towards redemption. I know that there have been bumps along the way and we haven't always seen eye to eye, but I do wish to show my gratitude. Together, we will all leave Hell one day.
I have handpicked gifts specifically for you to commemorate this anniversary. I do hope you enjoy them.
An offer to do covert assignments for Lucifer that may eventually require her to go undercover. She will work with demonic staff regarding The Veiled Order and other threats.
A musical jewelry box with a ballerina. Inside is an elegant simple necklace that looks rather expensive (it will be in a style Natasha can appreciate), as well as a stunning dress with a note promising he hasn't forgotten their date.
Two coupons to get fellow penitents out of tortures.
Again, I thank you for all of your help in making Hell what it is today.
Yours,
Lucifer
You, my prized guest, have made it twelve months in your journey towards redemption. I know that there have been bumps along the way and we haven't always seen eye to eye, but I do wish to show my gratitude. Together, we will all leave Hell one day.
I have handpicked gifts specifically for you to commemorate this anniversary. I do hope you enjoy them.
Again, I thank you for all of your help in making Hell what it is today.
Yours,
Lucifer
Awake?
Edited 2020-08-08 00:26 (UTC)
[After ending up on torture island? Bucky refuses to trust any of the demons, and he is a little concerned when the youngest from their group from home goes missing.]
Have you see Peter around? He's not in his usual haunts the past couple of days.
Have you see Peter around? He's not in his usual haunts the past couple of days.
I think we can wind down? We have other one for a physical meet up
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- 2020-10-06 23:15 (UTC) - Expand[Very shortly after parting ways with Fitz and Natasha, Bucky sent Natasha a text.]
Who did you have in mind?
[That's as close as he'll admit to having similar fantasy material. But it usually crosses his mind when he's spending time with Natalia and Zatanna.]
Who did you have in mind?
[That's as close as he'll admit to having similar fantasy material. But it usually crosses his mind when he's spending time with Natalia and Zatanna.]
[Bucky's never been too serious about kisses, it's the principle of the situation, the compulsion aspect, that bothers him, so after a few unintended kisses, he seeks out a familiar face.]
[He puts out a hand when he finds Natasha.]
I only want this if you're not driven to it. Had enough of that tonight.
[He puts out a hand when he finds Natasha.]
I only want this if you're not driven to it. Had enough of that tonight.
A Thing happened today. Well, other than Lord Fuckface.
I'm so sorry.
[He's pretty sure he didn't actually hurt her, but he still tried. He feels bad for that, bad about everything and he knows saying sorry won't fix things. But it's a start.]
[He's pretty sure he didn't actually hurt her, but he still tried. He feels bad for that, bad about everything and he knows saying sorry won't fix things. But it's a start.]
[This isn't Natasha's first apology conversation. In some ways, she's better prepared for it as a result.
That doesn't mean she's happy to get it.]
Apology accepted. [Instead of arguing with him about it. She's already done that and it's dawned on her upon reflection that it wasn't especially productive.] I know you wouldn't have done that if you were yourself.
You didn't get too hurt, did you?
That doesn't mean she's happy to get it.]
Apology accepted. [Instead of arguing with him about it. She's already done that and it's dawned on her upon reflection that it wasn't especially productive.] I know you wouldn't have done that if you were yourself.
You didn't get too hurt, did you?
text // un: kip_nyc // private // a few days before Lucifer's Last Dinner, let's say
success_story
2021-03-23 06:25 pm (UTC)(link)
is this natasha romanoff?
[He can't manage right away, and Bucky pulls away from the hotel for a few days after he experiences Barbas' new way of punishing them. Broadcasting memories? Hard, extra pass.]
[He does finally manage to send Natasha a text after a lot of silence.]
Coffee?
[He does finally manage to send Natasha a text after a lot of silence.]
Coffee?
Looks like Lucifer finally felt better enough to return a certain soldier.
[ The text is more so about courtesy, about opening a dialogue, because if Natalia knows Bucky is back, then surely so does Natasha. Friends tell friends when mutual friends are well and safe. ]
[ The text is more so about courtesy, about opening a dialogue, because if Natalia knows Bucky is back, then surely so does Natasha. Friends tell friends when mutual friends are well and safe. ]
Uh. I definitely... broke a lot of things. As in, A LOT of things.
Not here.
[ ah yes that's 100% a reassuring text to get. ]
Not here.
[ ah yes that's 100% a reassuring text to get. ]
We haven't officially met– I'm Willa.
I wanted to thank you for helping me when I was wandering around that carnival with a flimsy wooden skewer.
Do you want your punch dagger back?
I wanted to thank you for helping me when I was wandering around that carnival with a flimsy wooden skewer.
Do you want your punch dagger back?
text after the Dark Carnival marriages ; private || un: tsarina
krasnaya_smert
2021-07-08 02:18 am (UTC)(link)
Have you processed this yet?
[ She probably spent at least an hour writing and erasing, writing and staring and erasing, rinsing and repeating until settling on something borderline neutral. On something that comments on Them. ]
[ She probably spent at least an hour writing and erasing, writing and staring and erasing, rinsing and repeating until settling on something borderline neutral. On something that comments on Them. ]
Edited 2021-07-08 02:19 (UTC)
[Natasha reads the message several times before she responds, not because she doesn't know what Natalia is referencing but because she's not sure how to respond.
The first response she thinks of is dismissive, flippant in a way that isn't respectful to Natalia or Natasha's own feelings.
Eventually she tries:]
Processing might not be the word for it.
I've had the chance to sweat it out.
[Easier to focus on working out than on acknowledging feelings.]
The first response she thinks of is dismissive, flippant in a way that isn't respectful to Natalia or Natasha's own feelings.
Eventually she tries:]
Processing might not be the word for it.
I've had the chance to sweat it out.
[Easier to focus on working out than on acknowledging feelings.]
Hey mom…
Sorry it took so long. Things have been…weird.
[ he plucks absently at his pants and releases a little sigh. ]
I’m okay, though. I wanted you to know that. Oh.
Sorry it took so long. Things have been…weird.
[ he plucks absently at his pants and releases a little sigh. ]
I’m okay, though. I wanted you to know that. Oh.
[After everything that happened, Sara has no excuse, no explanation, and she can't offer Natasha much, but she can at least check in to see how she is, apologize, then offer to spar with her.]
Hey.
Hey.
Timeline works for whatever is best for you - lmk if this works
failed_antichrist
2021-12-02 09:26 pm (UTC)(link)
Lately, especially ever since he gained his halo, Setsuna has been fairly chipper, though he was always eager for sparring with Natasha. He typically approached their sessions with willingness to learn and enthusiasm.
However, after Barbas' return, he is distracted, quieter than usual. Today in particular, he stops in the middle of Natasha teaching him a hold he begged her to teach him just a couple of weeks ago, and softly asks, "Can we take a break?"
However, after Barbas' return, he is distracted, quieter than usual. Today in particular, he stops in the middle of Natasha teaching him a hold he begged her to teach him just a couple of weeks ago, and softly asks, "Can we take a break?"
Voicemail • UN; ripraven (Mid-Hellburbia 2.0, no need to reply)
enoderedrum
2021-12-17 09:24 pm (UTC)(link)
You. Are. SO in trouble when you get out of there. I hope you know that.
You can’t WARN me about the fuckening 5 point eight something and then turn around and end up caught in it yourself! That’s just…
Come on mom. Look. I love you. You’re smarter than that. But come onnnnn.
And you better not replace me with some new family cause I get ti-
[and he gets cut off cause of course lol]
You can’t WARN me about the fuckening 5 point eight something and then turn around and end up caught in it yourself! That’s just…
Come on mom. Look. I love you. You’re smarter than that. But come onnnnn.
And you better not replace me with some new family cause I get ti-
[and he gets cut off cause of course lol]
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