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Texts From Folknight

Welcome to Folkmore's Texts From Last Night meme!

Because it's still April and Thoth is still amused, consider this round two of the Initial Misfire Edition. Initial messages maaaaay go to the wrong person! So not all hell breaks loose, replies carry forward with whoever you've reached, but you might be texting your innermost intoxicated or sleep deprived secret to someone you don't even know.

If you'd like to opt out of misfires, please include this in your top level (by prompt or overall). Otherwise, enjoy indulging Thoth's amusement and building some new CR.

This meme can be used as a branch off from our Test Drive Memes and be used as game canon or just for casual fun in the setting! You do not need to be in our game or be invited to play on our TFLN. This can be a great way to meet current players for future invites, get a feel for the setting, or just have some fun.

This can be used for samples on our applications and as spoons for players accepted into the game.

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Comments

[wewillwewill]

You seem possessed of persistent allies.

[ Does he think Cap meant literally? Who knows. ]

Then do you wish to be found? Or are you simply allowing yourself to give in to the inevitable?

[pursuitofcappiness]

I can't keep running. I just hope things calm down within the hour. It was getting pretty palpable back there.

It was something I didn't miss about living in a house full of people.

[wewillwewill]

I see.

When you return, bring some manner of refreshments from the cafe with you. It may aid you in diffusing what tensions may remain.

[ And you know. Maybe stop inquiries regarding self-defenestration. Maybe. ]

[pursuitofcappiness]

Great idea. You're full of good advice, kid. I don't think I introduced myself - I'm Steve.

[wewillwewill]

Elidibus. Well met, Steve.

Though it has been some time since I have been refered to as a child.

[pursuitofcappiness]

Sorry, force of habit. How old are you?

[wewillwewill]

You need not apologize. Though I bear the appearance of an adult hyuran man... what many here would call human, I have seen thousands of mortal lifetimes.

Though I suppose it is possible that even this may be as a child to some. Pray forgive me should this be the case. I had not initially considered it.

[ Which is a fair point when you get into ages that old! ]

[pursuitofcappiness]

Oh.

Here I am, used to everybody being younger than me. Don't worry, I'm only a hundred.

[wewillwewill]

It is an easy presumption to make.

[ For whom, exactly, Elidibus? But case in point, he just assumed it too. So he's certainly not going to judge Steve harshly either. ]

Is this beyond your species' normal lifespan? Or have you long been in the company of those whose natural lives are shorter by comparison?

[pursuitofcappiness]

Most humans on my Earth don't make it to a hundred, yes. What's your specie's lifespan?

[wewillwewill]

[ This time there is a bit of a wait before a response. Hesitation? Trying to figure out what to answer with? ]

It is complicated. Mortals of my star most often match the lifespans of humans upon yours with a few exceptions. By comparison my kind lived far longer, barring accident or natural catastrophe.

[ Elidibus did say he lived thousands of mortal lifetimes already. But there's an awful lot of past tense there too. ]

[pursuitofcappiness]

So, functionally immortal in our eyes. I get it. I've got a friend like that, back home. He's only about a thousand five hundred though, so, maybe not as old as your people get.

[wewillwewill]

I have little doubt it would have been seen as such.

Though I would admit much of the time I have witnessed is merely a burden of my duties. It is unlikely few would have lived as long as I. And perhaps been normal to the friend you speak of.

[ Lifespans were more.... like guidelines with milestones. Child. Adult. Elder. Still mortal enough to age and fall to accidents, but... Well no matter. Elidibus can't remember all the details anyway. So they will remain vague. ]

Regardless, you are welcome to continue speaking to me like this. Though it seems you are accustomed to speaking familiarly even without such invitation.

[ Thanks Thor, for making this not awkward. Proably Thor. ]

[pursuitofcappiness]

Oh, are you royalty too?

[ Listen, he's pretty informal with Thor despite him being the king(?) crown prince(?) of Asgard, so, yes, the informal nature really comes natural to him, but he's glad to switch it up if Eld prefers. ]

[wewillwewill]

No. [ You missed that call by one body, Cap. ] I was unsure of how you broached formalities with elders in your society. Forgive me.

[ There's a bit of a pause before another text comes through. ]

While Elidibus is the title of my office, it is a position that shares no similarity to royalty.

[pursuitofcappiness]

Oh, okay. Well, how would you like me to address you?

[ Steve is just overly-polite, sorry Eldibus, he's really trying! ]

[wewillwewill]

Elidibus. When I accepted the office, I became Elidibus, as is custom.

[ Subtext? Proooobably not something to apply a nickname to. Is that going to stop people? Probably not. But since Steve went so far as to ask, he'll get a question in kind. ]

Is there a way you prefer to be addressed?

[pursuitofcappiness]

Most of my friends call me Steve, but I'll respond to Rogers or Cap too.

Elidibus. It's nice to meet you. Formally. Even if it's through text.

[wewillwewill]

It is a pleasure to have made your acquaintance, Steve. I take it your... friends have yet to appear at the cafe?

[ Is Steve in the clear to bring home some baked treats and warm beverages to soothe the atmosphere later? ]

[pursuitofcappiness]

Yes, so I think I'll stay here for a bit and then buy a couple coffees. Do you want anything? Might as well, since I'm here.

[wewillwewill]

Your offer is kind, but I have what I need. It would be ill manners were I to request you bring something from the cafe, particularly given my current location.

[pursuitofcappiness]

Oh, why? Where are you?

[wewillwewill]

Cruel Summer. There has been an increase in the number of residents in the settlement of late. It seemed prudent to remain vigilant against the encroaching monsters.

[ Translation, he's out on patrol. In a very dangerous desert while holding a casual text conversation. This is probably fine. ]

[pursuitofcappiness]

Oh. There's monsters? I can come help with that.

[wewillwewill]

It is a small matter. Though I would not reject assistance should you still have time.

[ Having someone go out of their way to bring him a frappe would have been too rude. Assistance with monster hunting though? That's fine. ]