Rhys Strongfork (
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[Video, backdated to Jan 3rd]
[ Rhys has only just stepped out of the castle when he starts the video. There's not much that has changed about him. His hair is slicked slightly more to the side, with a couple of stylish stray hairs hanging down, and the colour of his left eye is golden rather than blue. Closer to his natural eye color, but still obviously different.
If he doesn't look very happy, well, that's because he was in the middle of something. Meaning that, after a lot of time and effort, they finally managed to open the damn vault, but before he got to actually see what was in that big chest, he ended up here. So, yeah, you can bet he's annoyed. All that work and he's left with a cliffhanger, and now it might be months before he finds out! ]
Hi, everyone. Not sure ... I don't know who noticed I was gone, or how long I was gone, or who's still here, but ... I'm back? Rhys. That's my name. I'm-- Uh. So. Slightly disconcerting fact. I went home for ... a while. Like. Months. Thing is, I don't think I remembered ever being here. I'm a little, uh, confused, still. It's like I need to sort out what order everything happened in and who everyone is.
A lot's happened. Not gonna go into that. Just a ... couple of things. Firstly, if Klaus and company are still here and you're still living in that house, I'd love if someone could meet me halfway with a coat or something because I'm dressed for the desert, not this. Secondly, Gaige, if you're still here and willing to talk to me, that'd be ... great. Or I guess you could just cuss me out more, or punch me in the face, or whatever.
Other than that, let me know if I missed anything exciting? Again, no idea how long it's been. Pretty sure it was winter when I was here last but, I dunno, maybe it's been a whole year. Or more.
[ He does one single finger gun, and ends the feed before he starts making his way through Honir district.
Feel free to run into him in person and say hi. ]
If he doesn't look very happy, well, that's because he was in the middle of something. Meaning that, after a lot of time and effort, they finally managed to open the damn vault, but before he got to actually see what was in that big chest, he ended up here. So, yeah, you can bet he's annoyed. All that work and he's left with a cliffhanger, and now it might be months before he finds out! ]
Hi, everyone. Not sure ... I don't know who noticed I was gone, or how long I was gone, or who's still here, but ... I'm back? Rhys. That's my name. I'm-- Uh. So. Slightly disconcerting fact. I went home for ... a while. Like. Months. Thing is, I don't think I remembered ever being here. I'm a little, uh, confused, still. It's like I need to sort out what order everything happened in and who everyone is.
A lot's happened. Not gonna go into that. Just a ... couple of things. Firstly, if Klaus and company are still here and you're still living in that house, I'd love if someone could meet me halfway with a coat or something because I'm dressed for the desert, not this. Secondly, Gaige, if you're still here and willing to talk to me, that'd be ... great. Or I guess you could just cuss me out more, or punch me in the face, or whatever.
Other than that, let me know if I missed anything exciting? Again, no idea how long it's been. Pretty sure it was winter when I was here last but, I dunno, maybe it's been a whole year. Or more.
[ He does one single finger gun, and ends the feed before he starts making his way through Honir district.
Feel free to run into him in person and say hi. ]
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Yeah, I got you.
So, I think I've mentioned Vaughn before? But I don't think I ever told you about my ... other friend ... Yvette.
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Cool, cool.
[a beat] I remember Vaughn, yeah, but definitely not Yvette. And it sounds like it's going to be quite an explanation.
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[ He snorts, dry and bitter more than amused. ]
Joke's on us because as soon as she realised she could get what she wanted out of it she sold us out to Vasquez. She tracked us for him. It's been months and I'm stilled pissed off.
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it's unfortunate that he's right. damn, how fucked up is it, someone abruptly turning on you whenever they know they'll be fine in the end? so much for loyalty.
in spite of himself, his mouth wins out.] Did you wreck that bitch's shit? [which isn't very nice, he doesn't know yvette but he absolutely does not give a single fuck. anyone who turns on their friends like that is shitty.]
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[ One side of his mouth twitches upwards into a crooked, humourless smile. ]
She's probably dead, anyway. I kind of ... I left her in a cell and then the space station crashed into Pandora. Or, well ... I crashed it into Pandora. That's a whole other story. It's a lot. I try not to think about it too much.
[ Lots of people dead. If he thinks about it, he's just going to succumb to guilt and he's not sure that's going to get him anywhere. Definitely won't fix anything. It's not like he after months and months has even begun to think of some other way he could have fixed that. He fucked up real bad and, well, all the people on Helios dying was better than the risk of all the people in the galaxy being turned into Jack robots. ]
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[again, wow, he doesn't even know this person but still no hesitation. maybe later on, once he isn't thinking about why someone would sell out their friends, klaus will consider what he'd said and then owe rhys an apology for it.
but hold on, rhys did what now? that's... some next-level kinda shit. he opens his mouth, considers what he wants to say then shuts it, rethinks himself and tries again,] It's fine, man, we don't have to talk about it. Let's, uh... talk about what happened after that? Or maybe about what's been going on around here instead?
[there are a whole bunch of other things they can talk about besides people dying.]
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[ He throws his hands out in front of him in exasperation. The audacity of whatever is responsible for bringing people here, whether it's the magic tree or magic in general or what the fuck, to do this to him. Honestly. ]
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[he watches him toss his hands about, biting the inside of his cheek to stifle a smirk. dramatic as always, thankfully. klaus's hand closest to rhys reaches up and out, gently circles fingers around his wrist.] It may not be a vault, but for whatever it's worth, I missed you.
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Dude, has it even been that long? Don't get clingy.
[ A pause. ]
But I would've probably missed you too, if I'd remembered you. Uhm ... You know you can hug me, if you want.
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Three days or something? I dunno, I didn't count. [yes, he did, but he's not saying anything aloud about that.]
And I know you would've. [his own grin widens too, eyes playfully rolling as he releases rhys's arm and nudges his shoulder.] Wow, you tell me not to be clingy then say I can hug you? The audacity!
[but it doesn't stop klaus from hooking an arm around rhys and tugging him in anyway.]
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He huffs in an intentionally unsuccessful attempt to sound annoyed as he gets pulled in, and even if Klaus would somehow think he actually was annoyed, the very enthusiastic way he returns the hug makes it obvious he isn't.
It's very tight, complete with that weird happy groaning noise that sometimes accompanies tight hugs. ]
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if there'd been any doubt about rhys not missing him though, it's nonexistent the moment he hugs back. klaus's breath catches in a way he doesn't expect, makes him inhale sharply but as he slowly sighs it out, his other arm lifts and wraps around rhys as well.
he hums with approval, affectionately nudges their heads together then tips his chin, just enough to smudge a kiss against rhys's forehead, lingering to say through a laugh,] Sure feels like you missed me.
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So I'm happy to see you. Don't make a big deal about it.
[ Honestly.
He pulls away with a huff and a shake of his head. Hugs are good. Hugs for everyone. ]
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[wow, rhys. don't be mean or he'll start withholding hugs! (even if it wouldn't last long because that's just a life klaus isn't about.)
once they come apart again, he tucks his hands into his pockets and exhales a long, suffering sigh despite the mirthful smirk lifting his expression afterward.] I'm happy to see you too, by the way. [his cheeks puff with embarrassment then he sighs again, although it's more of a raspberry.] In case that wasn't obvious.
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Oh, I would never have guessed.
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Shut up, smartass.
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Nuh-uh.
[ Anyway, he's going to keep walking now. He really wants to get indoors. Oh, oh, and a nice cup of coffee. ]
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there's an inappropriate comment to be made here but hey, check it out, he has a little self-control. merely smiles instead and then he picks up the pace of his walk, moves until he's ahead, casting a glance over his shoulder.
he sticks his tongue out, turns back around and bolts forward. guess it's good there's already coffee waiting.]
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He doesn't even know why they're apparently running now? Or, rather, he doesn't know why Klaus is doing it and he's apparently going to do the same thing but. Here they are. ]
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he spins back around, somehow managing to skip backward – how the hell is he that coordinated? – while he calls out,] Come on, slowpoke! [then blows rhys a kiss before he about-faces again and bursts into an excited giggle-fit. so what if he's happy rhys is back? it's no big deal!]
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Oh, you're gonna call me a slowpoke?
[ It's just muttered - breathlessly - to himself, and then he picks up the pace to try to catch up. ]
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this time, whenever he looks back, rhys's somewhat closer and well. they can't have that now, can they? lord, it's been at least a decade and a half since he's raced his siblings but good thing for him, he's got those long legs.
he quickens his own run, doing everything possible to make sure he doesn't lose balance in the snow.]
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And he hates that he's still not in good shape. He's already running out of breath. Ugh, he can't keep this going. Are they there yet? Please let them be there soon he doesn't want to stop running and lose face. ]
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they're just about there, so worry not, rhys. klaus crests the small hill, teeters briefly on his toes then rebalances, pushes himself forward the rest of the way to the house until he's at the front door. then and only then does he catch the doorknob, twist and glance over his shoulder as he guides them inside.] Not bad, shorty.
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[ Probably not that abnormal, but that's what he's got. ]
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cw: mention of cannibalism..........
rhys yOU CAN'T JUST SAY THAT STUFF
mfdsölafdsf weeps
it's fine, everything is f i n e
:')
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