IC Inbox [Ryslig, Under Construction]

[verweiledoch]

Hallo, you have reached Dr. Faust. If this is an emergency, go to the nearest clinic, but if it is not and I can still help you, please leave a message.

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<C_137> (Is this the right inbox?)

[peaceamongworlds]

Heeeyy, waht's going on? Have I successfully reached Dr. Johannn George Faust VIII? What's going on, Johann?

<ElizaOperieren> OOPS looks like some renovations are in order lol

[verweiledoch]

Yes, you have. How may I assist you?

<C_137> haha no worries

[peaceamongworlds]

it's Rick. I don't need assistance

Just thanks for going out and eating souls with me

And eating memories but IDK about that I don't remember it too well Johann

w/e we've had some good times

<ElizaOperieren>

[verweiledoch]

You're welcome. I should thank you for insisting, when I was so determined not to.

Are you drinking? It is not my place to judge if you are, but it would explain how abruptly forthcoming you are being.

<C_137>

[peaceamongworlds]

that's not the issue here

the issue is you're cool and it's been really cool hanging out with you

you're sure you're all in on starting a new life here with your skeleton wife?

<C_137>

[peaceamongworlds]

What's up, Johann? Are you working tonight.

Rhetorical question: You're definitely working tonight because you LIVE THERE now.

<ElizaOperieren>

[verweiledoch]

Yes, well. You know it does help to stay busy.

How can I help, Rick?

<C_137>

[peaceamongworlds]

You do amputations, right? You did competitive shaman surgery battles or w/e that was

I figured you could hack off my wings sometime. Then we can go get high or eat some dying people

<ElizaOperieren>

[verweiledoch]

I certainly could, but... why is this something you would want? Most monsters with wings seem to consider them the most spectacular and enjoyable part of their transformations, and many without them bargain with Mana to obtain them.

<Miyadera> 10/23

[justpure]

[He's debated talking to that stranger whose love letter leaked to the Network when it was glitching, and for the longest time he was worried about this conversation being leaked. However, the Network seems to be back to normal now... And he's feeling very, very lonely.

All he can do is ask and hope the fellow understands.]

Hello, sir.
This is the person who notified you about your letter to Eliza being leaked. I'm contacting you because of some private matter related to our conversation that's been bothering me for some time.
Do you have a moment?

<ElizaOperieren>

[verweiledoch]

[Faust is surprised to receive this message... but not answering is not an option. He swallows, sighs, and positions his long fingers over the keyboard.]

Of course I have a moment. I am sorry that you are bothered, and sincerely hope that I can help somehow. What seems to be the matter?

<Miyadera> DRV3 spoilers from this point on.

[justpure]

[Korekiyo hesitates... The man actually responded...

Well... Here goes...]

Perhaps I should start my explanation with a question.
Do you believe in ghosts? Spirits? Paranormal phenomena?

<ElizaOperieren>

[verweiledoch]

[Faust actually laughs out loud, but proceeds with kindness and patience. Of course he does.]

I am here, and so it goes without saying that I must believe the things I witness every day. But if you are asking if I believed these things before arriving in Ryslig... the answer is a resounding "yes." My life became committed to it.

< Izanami > 1/29

[justpure]

[The fires finally died down. Somehow, the plague has subsided, and all that's left of the ordeal are the burned out husks of damaged buildings. The Shinguji siblings weren't able to do much more than offer assistance from the safety of the castle, but after seeing their friend and confidant affected by the disease...] Dr. Faust? Are you alright?

<ElizaOperieren>

[verweiledoch]

[It's a little while before there's an answer. Faust and intense, blinding anger go very well together, which is to imply that things haven't gone so well for others. And he feels sorrow and shame for that.]

I suppose that I lost my head... and my temper. I do not know what to say for myself.

< Izanami > Why am I attempting the imgur trick from mobile

[justpure]

[At least he did answer. At least someone's reaching out to check on him.]

That was probably the disease messing with your head (◕︿◕✿)
But do you feel better now?
Korekiyo and I were worried about you

<ElizaOperieren>

[verweiledoch]

So much went so terribly wrong. I will need some time to feel at peace with the things I did and said in my rage. I both hope for forgiveness, and recognize that it might be beyond what I can hope to expect.

<C_137> (backdated to February 16th at 2:00am)

[peaceamongworlds]

hello!

its very late!

<ElizaOperieren>

[verweiledoch]

I had not noticed! Nephilim do not require sleep, after all. I hope you are doing well, Rick.

<C_137>

[peaceamongworlds]

you didn't notice?

you didn't see the sun go down?

it's been down for hours

but yes, I am doing well!

<ElizaOperieren>

[verweiledoch]

I suppose that I was used to burning the midnight oil even long before coming to Ryslig. Of all people I am sure you understand.

Is there something I can do for you? I have been neglecting our friendship lately, if you wanted to catch up over a pint of beer.

<C_137> (post event)

[peaceamongworlds]

ROFL you fucked up

<ElizaOperieren>

[verweiledoch]

I have done my best, as we all must. No one has perfect results all of the time...

<C_137>

[peaceamongworlds]

yeah sometimes you kick off a weird mutant plague it happens

seriously NBD

WTF were you trying to do anyway?

<ElizaOperieren>

[verweiledoch]

The attempt was very earnest, I assure you.

You know that painkillers are not always effective for some monster types. I had hoped to help Egon synthesize one that would be, universally. And we did succeed, until one element proved to be unstable. Every test we ran up until that point was very promising.

[Faust... kind of might take failure hard. A little.]