[IC Inbox for Cerealia]

[heiroglyphs]

Thank you for calling.

You have reached the voice mail box of Weiss Schnee. My humblest apologies, but I am presently unavailable.

Please leave a brief message and I will get back to you as soon as-- wait Ruby no!

[ Beep! ]

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[bropane]

Hey. Noticed you were gone for a while. Were you with Ruby and Yang?

[heiroglyphs]

[Well, she hadn't really expected anyone to notice she was gone. It's not like she talked to very many people.]

Yeah, I just got back a couple days ago.

[bropane]

[ it's a good thing weiss doesn't know that tadashi is a stalker. ]

You okay? I know Ruby said she and Yang aren't, but she failed to mention you.

[heiroglyphs]

[That is a very tricky question you just asked, Tadashi.]

I got out better than they did, but I'd be lying if I said I was okay.

[bropane]

I can't say I know what happened, nor do I want to pry, but I hope you cheer up, Weiss.

[heiroglyphs]

Things are going to be difficult for a while.

I don't know how much Ruby told you guys.

[Though some things weren't for her to tell.]

[bropane]

Ruby hasn't told me anything.

I'm sorry that things didn't work out so well at home. If there's anything I can do, please let me know.

[heiroglyphs]

Someone to talk to is always nice.

[bropane]

Just your luck. I'm a good listener.

[heiroglyphs]

I know. Thank you.

[Not that he's going to enjoy hearing anything she has to say, but it would feel good to be able to vent about all the terrible things that have happened while she was away.]

Do you know where Ruby and Yang live? I'm across the hall from them if you want to stop by.

[bropane]

I know the building, but I'm not sure which floor or room. Mind filling me in?

I can drop by in about half an hour, if that's cool with you.

[heiroglyphs]

Gives me time to tidy up a bit. See you soon.

[And enclosed is her address and apartment number.]

[bropane]

[ he arrives no later than half an hour, as he said. it's always good to be punctual. he always has been when he was alive, and always will be, even in death.

he rings the doorbell and rocks on his heels a little. he's brought a box of chamomile tea for her as a present, too. ]

[heiroglyphs]

[Before Tadashi arrived, Weiss quickly wiped down her counters and picked up some things. She's a very cleanly person as it is, but it never hurts to put in the extra effort before guests arrive. When she opens the door, her eyes are immediately drawn to his gift.]

For me? But I didn't get you anything.

[bropane]

[ he can't help but let out a chortle at that. weiss, please. ]

But you're not visiting me, either.

[heiroglyphs]

Well when I visit you, I'll make sure to bring something.

[She stands back to hold the door open for him.]

Please, come in.

[bropane]

[ he takes a step in and notices the interior, though he stops just right after he passes the door. ]

Shoes on?

[heiroglyphs]

[She's... actually impressed you would ask such a thing.]

Whatever you prefer. I try not to be too restrictive with my guests.

[Though she's not wearing her shoes right now. Which... might be why she looks so much shorter than normal.]

[bropane]

[ well, he'll take his shoes off, then. wouldn't want to smear some dirt all over her pristine floor especially after a day of working with metal and oil. ]

I'll make it easier for you, then.

[ and another chortle. ]

[heiroglyphs]

[She would appreciate that. You can only imagine some of the things Ruby tracked into their dorm after working in the machine shop all day.]

Alright. Then I'll... boil some water for that tea?

[Is that how you make tea? She doesn't know how to make tea.]

Make yourself comfortable.

[bropane]

[ oh my god WEISS... should tadashi just handle the tea making-- at the very least, she got the boiling water right. ]

Yeah, but not too hot that it'd burn our tongues.

[ he isn't socially awkward or anything, so he does make himself comfortable straight away. he takes a seat by the living area, looking around at his surroundings to take in what kind of person weiss might be from the decor of the place. ]

[heiroglyphs]

Right. Not too hot, coming right up.

[Weiss' apartment has a modern flair that, while elegant, still looks reasonably comfortable to live in. It makes heavy use of stark white that almost makes it feel sterile. Thankfully CERES's hologram technology makes it a lot harder to show dirt, not that she would ever allow her home to get that dirty in the first place.

Behind him is her kitchen where Weiss is silently wishing she hadn't stored that old tea kettle on the top shelf of her pantry, and safely stored in the corner of the room is a white baby grand piano.]

[bropane]

[ it's definitely elegant, that's for sure. and well-kept, too. he can't help but comment... ]

Hiro could learn a lesson or two from you. His room--well, my room which he's using is a mess.

[heiroglyphs]

[Up on her tip toes now. Come here you damn teapot.]

You hnn let your little brother use your room?

[bropane]

[ he's rather late when he realises weiss being in a pinch so he gets up and heads to where she is, grabbing that teapot for her before she can.

you're adorable, you tiny thing, you. then again, tadashi is just gigantic. ]

Can't help it. [ he laughs. ] I just end up spoiling him no matter how hard I try not to.