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[a_sin_for_him]

[She's been avoiding thinking about him much, since her 'anonymous' discussion. At least only Envy and Greed would be able to determine it was her. But she's had a glass of wine and half of another and as she sits in her hotel room staring out the window she can't help but think about him.

She can't remember seeing or hearing from him since the night in the bar. Not letting herself think too hard about what she's doing, she decides to send him a quick message. Just to make sure he's alright.]

Are you still around?

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[envy_the_sinners]

[Why is she texting him why is she texting him God help him ugh]

Of course I am.

[It's not like people disappear or anything. Pff.]

8/14 Not Anonymous At All Text

[ajustcaws]

DON'T READ THIS u will get kissed on the nearest possible wednesday by ur crush. Tomorrow will be the best day ever and u will catch a rare pokemon. HOWEVER IF U DONT FORWARD THIS TO AT LEAST 5 PEOPLE bad luck will rear it's ugly head at u!! THIS IS NOT A JOKE. There are consiquences for ignoring this, u will get chased by 50 beedrills and sprayed by a skuntank!!!!11!

**NOTE** The more people U send this to, the better luck you have!

P.S. I did not make this up, someone sent it to me so I am passing it on!

> ENCRYPTED ATTACHMENT: pory-con-invite.txt

[envy_the_sinners]

[Several minutes later...]

What?

8/14 not anonymous at all

[ossifragant]

DON'T READ THIS u will get kissed on the nearest possible wednesday by ur crush. Tomorrow will be the best day ever and u will catch a rare pokemon. HOWEVER IF U DONT FORWARD THIS TO AT LEAST 5 PEOPLE bad luck will rear it's ugly head at u!! THIS IS NOT A JOKE. There are consiquences for ignoring this, u will get chased by 50 beedrills and sprayed by a skuntank!!!!11!

**NOTE** The more people U send this to, the better luck you have!

P.S. I did not make this up, someone sent it to me so I am passing it on!

> ENCRYPTED ATTACHMENT: pory-con-invite.txt

[envy_the_sinners]

What the hell is this, Greed?

[CAN TEXT SOUND THREATENING? IS THERE A BUTTON FOR THAT?]

[exeggutorhead]

DON'T READ THIS u will get kissed on the nearest possible wednesday by ur crush. Tomorrow will be the best day ever and u will catch a rare pokemon. HOWEVER IF U DONT FORWARD THIS TO AT LEAST 5 PEOPLE bad luck will rear it's ugly head at u!! THIS IS NOT A JOKE. There are consiquences for ignoring this, u will get chased by 50 beedrills and sprayed by a skuntank!!!!11!

**NOTE** The more people U send this to, the better luck you have!

P.S. I did not make this up, someone sent it to me so I am passing it on!

> ENCRYPTED ATTACHMENT: pory-con-invite.txt

[envy_the_sinners]

This is the third time in hours that I have received this. What is the meaning of it?

backdated to Sept 17 mid-morning, video

[armoredsoul]

[Another day, another little call to check up on his wayward buddy. It's amazingly comforting, to be able to keep up with his friends in so quick and direct a fashion--even with phones both parties have to be both in a city and know the number to call. And Scar certainly wouldn't have been able to contact Al safely before in that fashion.]

Hi, Scar! How's your day been today?

[envy_the_sinners]

[Grumble grumble okay fine he'll use the video function.]

It's... fine.

[A bit odd, to be honest. Grumpy's actually in an okay sort of mood.

No, it has nothing to do with yesterday what are you even talking about]

Christmas Day Pidgey Post!

[armoredsoul]

[Delivered directly to you by a friendly flying-type is a nicely wrapped package containing a big yellow parka jacket, a tin of assorted cookies and Pokemon snackies, and a giftcard to the Poke-Barnes and Noble!

Attached is a handwritten note:

Have a Merry Christmas!
~Alphonse Elric]

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[a_sin_for_him]

[It starts with a simple text as Lust is leaving the cafe where she picked up breakfast. She expected to be nervous, but the low key nature of their breakfast get together helps to negate that. She isn't even wearing makeup and her hair is still damp in its ponytail from her post workout shower.

But there's that small flutter of something.]

I'm on my way.

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[envy_the_sinners]

There is a dining area adjacent to the lobby.

[Read: That's where he'll be. Scar hasn't been thinking about this much. It's no different than any of the other times they've spoken, any of the times they've sat together or done something together.

But that is, perhaps, the most nerve-inducing detail of all. They aren't doing anything different. There's been something more to it all along.

Scar settles at a table by the wall and waits.]

Voice

[a_sin_for_him]

Hello, Scar.

Are you free to talk?

[envy_the_sinners]

Yes.

2/11

[armoredsoul]

What are some words you'd use to describe me? I'm filling something out and I'm kinda stumped.

[envy_the_sinners]

Empathetic, compassionate, driven, stubborn, gentle.

Why?

Valentine's Day

[a_sin_for_him]

She'd sent him a message previously to meet her in the downtown hotel lobby that morning. Everything had been booked in advance, and only Alphonse even had any idea that she and Scar were even going to see each other today. Her early morning sessions with the younger Elric made it easy to slip out of the house early and without question.

Even with the strange Pokemon at her window that had insisted on coming into the house and joining her.

She was waiting for Scar now, dressed in a red sweater and long black skirt under her winter coat. Her hair was down for the day. Guttle, covered in stickers and with a large pink sort of scarf ribbon tied around him, was at her feet. This would be their first time spending an entire day together.

Already there were seasonal touches everywhere. She'd had no idea how prevalent this holiday was until it had actually arrived. Thank god they were locking themselves all away from it!

Or so Lust thought.

[envy_the_sinners]

When Scar did show up, he was followed by a small train (three, to be exact) of the strange Pokémon that had shown up all over, and there was something slightly different about him. It had nothing to do with the holiday and everything to do with his new gaggle of friends who had, unbeknownst to Scar, spent all of last night's sleep feeding on his dreams. He was more awake. The perpetual dark circles under his eyes were gone. Everything just seemed a little brighter.

He gave Lust nothing more than a nod in greeting before glancing down to Guttle and his... decorations.

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[a_sin_for_him]

He hadn't come by.

Lust knew he had an aversion to certain members of her household, and he had his pride, but this was ridiculous. If he had spent the entire span of days sitting in an alley somewhere, his back needed attention. She wasn't going to let this go.

Besides, she wanted to see him. Moreso than she usually did.

He wasn't difficult to find, with the help of her Houndour. Who found him first, and stood over Scar with a loud noise of success.

[envy_the_sinners]

Scar had barely moved in the past day. It was just as he had suspected; slumped in his makeshift bed in an alleyway for the duration of the dreams had left him moving like an old man. Lust had told him she would help with that, but... he had more than enough reasons to turn that down.

Amit was standing guard when Lust's Houndour appeared. The fur on her back stood up, and her eyes narrowed. She hated Lust, and she knew that Houndour.

Scar, having barely moved from his sleeping spot, only watched with a frown as the mongoose Pokémon took a stance between Scar and the Houndour.

This was going to be fun.

7/6 well you asked for it

[soundmind]

Hi, Mr. Scar, it's Maka.

[All right, this topic was brought up a while back, maybe it finally needs to be broached.]

...Um...if you wanted to get back to me, I had a question for you. That's all, bye.

oh no what

[envy_the_sinners]

What is it?

8/1

[armoredsoul]

[So last night kind of exploded everywhere. Between his and Envy's fight and Scar and Lust...happening, what had been a fun day had quickly soured into a bitter taste in the back of everyone's throats. He'd been distracted enough that he'd only caught the edges of the lover's quarrel, but now that he had the attention to spare...]

[He's almost nervous turning on the feed, and it's clear in his expression.]

Scar...what happened?

[envy_the_sinners]

[Al is only really getting an answer because his Pokémon answer the 'Gear. After some awkward jostling of the camera by Amit, it finally ends up with Scar in the view. He's sitting in the sand, in exactly the same place as the night before. He hasn't slept, and that much is obvious.]

Lust and I are no longer speaking.

[His voice is raspy and quiet, and his face vaguely flinches when he gives voice to the reality.]

8/1 at ass o' clock after Lust has gone to sleep

[exeggutorhead]

what the hell why did you do that to Lust for?!

[exeggutorhead]

you IDIOT

Video - Late Evening

[a_sin_for_him]

[Her day of calm settling in hasn't ended up going quite as planned, but Lust is tucked back into her own bed in her own home, finally. She's propped up against her pillows, a number of evolved Eevees sprawled across her lap, legs and bed and a lopsided Noctowl propped listing against her. She's tried arranging him to stay upright, but he keeps slipping down to lean on her head. Guttle's managed to fight out a space on the other side of her.]

[Her room is currently filled with Pokemon. But she's settled in, having had a proper dinner and a long bath and half a glass of wine. It's only after all the pokemon are arranged and she's adjusted the top of her pajamas so the collar sits a bit higher on her chest that she boots up her 'gear and calls Scar.]

Are you in for the evening?

[envy_the_sinners]

[ Scar has found a place to settle down on Route 35. He isn't keen on returning to the city, just yet. He's settled in for the night when Lust calls. As usual, Miriam is curled up in his lap. ]

Yes.

[ Because he's always so good at conversing... ]

You're home.

[text | 9/6]

[exeggutorhead]

[Envy's had a few days to think over what he heard about Scar from Lust, especially with her being back in the house where he can see her improvement in person.]

okay, you did good after all.

[CHOCOLATE EVEN. Which is what pushes it over "well you didn't make it worse" to "I guess I can actually send a message to acknowledge this".]

[Especially after the horde of angry messages he sent before.]

[envy_the_sinners]

Okay.

[ HE DOESN'T NEED YOUR RECOGNITION ]

Video

[a_sin_for_him]

[Lust is in her bedroom at Shark House, an unfamiliar silver ninetales draped over her lap. Both look contemplative and forlorn.]

A close friend went back home.

Two of his Pokemon showed up in my care and he's not listed in the index any longer.

[It's the first time someone she's close to, not just casually acquainted with, has left. Her first instinct is to call Scar.]

[envy_the_sinners]

[ Scar is quietly grateful that Lust calls frequently while she's away, and he's settled on the couch with Daniel when he answers. This... isn't what he wanted to hear, though. Lust talking about people leaving makes an uncomfortable knot settle in his stomach. He feels badly for her on the level that she has lost a friend, but this is also a grim reminder that this is going to happen to one of them, someday. ]

[ It could be tomorrow. ]

I am sorry.

action for Heather

[envy_the_sinners]

Scar didn't come around the homunculus house anymore.

He could tolerate dirty looks and that stupid rumor that he had broken Henry's wrist. He didn't owe anyone an explanation for what happened between himself and Lust, negative or otherwise. But when it became painfully clear that those surrounding her would go to physical lengths to keep him away, he could get the damn message. It was one he was used to. Instigating them further would only create more stress and negative associations between him and his...

Companion?

He suspected Lust would laugh at the word. Scar's lips twitched into what might pass for a smile at the thought.

Regardless of baggage, today he found himself on the doorstep of Shark House for the first time in several months. Not climbing through the second story window, or sneaking in the backdoor, the actual front step. It was shortly after New Years, and it was snowing. Quite similar to the last time he had been here, though it had technically been summer at the time. He'd cut his hair since then, much to the relief of everyone around him.

Lust had sent him to retrieve some of her things to be moved to the cabin, but he suspected ulterior motives. Scar took a deep breath and knocked on the door.

For Dearest Envy,

[envy_the_sinners]

It begins with a knock at the door.

Shark House's door.

Scar doesn't make a habit of showing up here unannounced. He has more than enough good reasons to avoid it all together, at this point. Lust splits her time between here and their little home on the outskirts of Violet. They make it work. Things are... better than they had been before between himself and Lust's chosen family. Not great. Not perfect. But better.

In one gloved hand is a little bag of fresh pastries. It crackles as his fingers fidget. Right now, he's a man on a mission. An extremely calculated and terrifying mission. He's coordinated with Alphonse to be absolutely sure to show up when no one would be home but Envy.

Envy, of all people.

So at the door, he waits. The front door, this time. He's just showered. He's just shaved. Diplomacy was a necessary evil, at times like these.