forum Letters Across the Universe (Always open. Say you read page one stuff)

Started January 29, 2020 by @Althalosian-is-the-father book

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-This letter is sent in two days later in an obviously handmade envelope and written on crinkly lined paper.-

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Hey, there, Daniella!

I'm actually quite surprised someone responded to my letter. And thanks for the words of encouragement! I'll take it to heart. Do you have any hobbies that you enjoy doing?

Although, it is a pleasant surprise nevertheless! On the topic of your… powers? Your explanation did indeed confuse me, but hey, I'm not meant to understand everything. However, I appreciate the fact that you tried your best to explain it.

As for where I live in America, I live in a city named Riverton in Wyoming. It's not really somewhere well known enough to make people go "OMG Riverton???" you know? But I suppose it's a nice place. I live with my father and attend a run-of-the-mill high school with some close friends of mine.

I am the full-fledged definition of procrastination. The King of Procrastination if you will. It's a problem, but I don't think it's gonna get fixed anytime soon, but I'm sure enough trying. I could never even begin to write myself a schedule and much less follow it. So you are much better than me there.

I wish there was something decently interesting about me to share with you, but alas, I'm a Basic Bitch™. I guess the most interesting aspects in my life are my life problems, but who wants to hear about those, am I right?

That aside, I hope that you have a splendid time in whatever you are doing. And yes, you should smile more :)

Catch ya later!
-Kyle

Hi Kyle.
I am glad I was able to be helpful.
No I don't have any hobbies. At least not would one would consider hobbies. I'm rather busy, you see. But I do read when I get the time, as well as a daily exercise program I try to stick to. (I haven't been doing as well, lately.)
It is rather confusing. I'll try again. If I do nothing but follow my natural urges, no matter how strange, and don't try to rationalize it in a time of danger, I can use magic to basically be untouchable by an enemy. It will allow me to do gymnastics normally outside of what is possible, as well as some strength far beyond what I am capable of, and telekinesis as well. That's why it's so powerful. And why a few are jealous of me.
My trainer Silas (may he be damned) says I should learn to let go and let the magic fill me. Because I have a really hard time surrendering to something outside of my mind. Unfortunately, he is right. I have to learn how to do it. Asshole.
Hmm. I've never been to Wyoming. And I've never heard of Riverton. I've been to California a few times, but I've never left the west coast.
I live with my father too. I don't know if I can ask this, but why? What happened with your mother?
And I have a few friends from this one club thing I'm in, but that's about it. When you're concentrating on work and grades it's hard to have more than a few friends, you know?
I am afraid I don't know how to help you there. But I really advise you to get some help. If you can't deal with it now, it will only be a bigger problem in the future.
I would listen, I suppose. But I don't know if you would want to hear my advice.
Thanks for your well wishes.
All the best,
Daniella

M.G

Oh wow. I was not expecting a response.

As far as I know, I'm the only nocturnal demon in the UpperClass. It gets pretty lonely up here.

A circus? That sounds pretty cool! And fire? Woah. I didn't think humans had Magic anymore. You have an impressive name, that would earn you a lot of respect down here.

I've haven't been on earth since- um- I'm not supposed to talk about it. But I might. Later.

-Syth

Syth,

Okay, I'll bite. What's UpperClass?

And yes fire can be cool, but it's not magic that lets me shape water into elephants or light a cigarette off my pinkie. It's technically some goddess-given power I have to protect or something. As long as I'm not purposefully killing regular people, I get to be a mega guardian of elemental something… I don't remember Lady Earis' whole spiel, but yeah.

As for the circus, I'd rather trade places with you than have to direct one more bloody show. The band's full of pervs; the guy who make the horses ends up procrastinating and making a bunch of birds; the ackies never memorize even one routine; and the last time we had to put on a show, the kid who was supposed to be on trial (thas what the show's for) followed me around like a lost dog.

Thank you for the compliment, and I'd love to hear your stories of earth.

Terrible things abound,
M.G.

M.G.

It's still a cool power, I'd give a lot to have that simple of an ability. I can't even remember how to use mine anymore.

The UpperClass is the higher class of demons, the ones close to Lucifer. For example, the Dukes, the Lords, the Officers and Soldiers etc. We live in bigger houses near the palace (or in the palace). It's hard to explain.

Makes the horses? How do you make horses? And birds?

Who is Lady Earis?

I can't really tell you why we aren't allowed up there. I'm not allowed to do that either. But I might anyway. Later.

-Syth

P.S What does 'Terrible things abound' mean?

Dove-

GOOD NEW! Wedding got delayed, and I’m allowed to stay in bed today Do. The wedding is delayed for TWO WHOLE MONTHS, woo! To answer your questions, I like to walk, and jump on my bed. (And drink blue slushies obviously pretty sure it’s an addiction by now). Tell Jay I’m sorry about his wings, and tell Sparrow I say hi!

Gotta go I’m taking a nap.

-Thomas

Syth,

That kind of sucks. That you can't have free expression, I mean. Here at the circus, Mr. Castello basically gives us free run.
I couldn't imagine not being able to talk about something.

To answer your questions: 1) Patrick is the annoying pudge who makes the horses. 2) I think he sculpts them out of darkness or something. Birds too. 3) Lady Airis is one of the first goddesses, spat and made earth. I don't really pay attention when Virgine talks about theology. 4) bad thing's a-comin! Most definitely for me, maybe for you.

I want to talk to you more often, I miss… someone and I need this to distract myself from tearing my face off with a spoon like they do in the crazy house.

Thank you for your time,
M.G.

Artimae: Alék,

I don’t usually swear, but what’s happening right now is really karking bad. Really karking bad.

???: Hey, no swearing on my ship! Well, it’s actually company property, but kark MechaCorp. What are you doing anyway?

Artimae: That’s Skyke. She’s a mechanic at MechaCorp-

Skyke: -was! Was a mechanic at MechaCorp. Don’t associate me with that abomination!

Artimae: -Was a mechanic before she caught Kaz and I watching the video files from before Vera City was destroyed. What we saw… was not good. An employee of the company had placed a remotely-detonated explosive inside of Vera City about an hour before it went off and nearly killed us all. They were wearing a mask, so we were not able to identify them, but that’s not our main concern at the moment-

Skyke: Dodge them, kid! What are you doing? Have you ever flown a ship before?!

Kaz: Only for cargo deliveries! I’m sorry!

Skyke: We are going to die here. I am going to die.

Kaz: hyperventilating

Artimae: We’re currently being chased by MechaCorp drones because they don’t like what we saw. Plus, we have a copy of the tape, which will look very bad in court!

Skyke: If we ever make it to court. Your friend flies like a dead loopa, you know!

Kaz: I’m sorry!

Artimae: Be nice to Kaz! He’s doing his best! Anyways, Skyke found us watching the video, and she was going to report us for breaking in before she saw what was actually in the video. Then, security found us, and we ran. Skyke, who by this point was on our side-

Skyke: I didn’t want to be employed by attempted murderers. You know, I knew this company was shifty from Day One, and this just proved it! Consider this my two weeks notice, assholes.

Artimae: -helped us find an escape pod, and now we’re here. Now, to reply to the letter you sent, it sounds like the education you are getting is very useful! You learn so much there, it sounds like! Your teachers must be intelligent to teach you so much about the world and your abilities at the same time. And it’s very interesting how even your seasons are, considering how, on most planets, they are lopsided. What season do you like the best, and-

Skyke: Why are you doing this right now? Why, small child?

Artimae: I am not small!

Kaz: Guys, please stop talking! I-

Loud crashing noise, fizzing and popping, and the recording goes dead

radio static with some incoherent mumbling, silence…only to be interrupted with some loud Italian, then being responded with the same language, a scoff and a sigh, and faryn beings to speak into her radio
Yo, Wazzup
            I'm Faryn, I'm nineteen, Italian, as you could tell,- you know, I really don't like the negative stereotypes surrounding the Italian culture, I feel like everyone always a certain idea when they meet and Italian, so when they arent exactly like the stereo- oh!! sorry, went off for a bit there,  soft laughter and a deep breath as she tries to start talking again well, ummm a little more about me, I'm a Gemini, b-day is june 10th, I like to climb, I'm working to be the greatest explorer in my land!!! another distant Italian shout that seemed to come from downstairs, earning a groan from Faryn IM GOING!!!- oh, well, guess I have to go, hope you liked my intro there, peace signs, faryn out!-
radio silence with light static

Dear Thomas,
well you seem happy, so i'm glad to hear that !!!
ah, while i understand you really like blue slushies, please watch out for your health, all that sugar can't be that good for you. (unless it is for whatever reason- in which case, please ignore that last bit!)
oh! and Jay said thanks and Sparrow was happy to hear you said hi back :)
i hope you get to enjoy your two months well !!
have a i guess by the time you'll get this- i hope you had a good nap.
Sincerely, Dove

M.G.

Y'know what? Screw it I'm going to tell you. You may not understand but it's what happened.

Levi is the youngest out of us, the seventh duke, but he used to be the oldest and most powerful. He drew power from us and we were stuck as the opposite of what we represented. The power poisoned his mind and he went insane. He killed our first Lord and tried to take over. He was finally subdued by Lucifer, who used a thing (I don't know what) to let Levi be reborn as a younger version of himself. We no longer drew power from him and he had no powers of his own. He doesn't know this is what happened and he doesn't remember. Hence why we can't talk about it.

I mean, demons can go on earth but I'm not allowed because I… well… I killed someone who I wasn't supposed to.

There are most likely bad things coming. Such is my life.

Tearing your face off with a spoon?! Can I just say wtf?! Who is this someone?

-Syth

Syth,
Irrelevant who someone is, your earth stories are more important.

It sounds like your government needs to chill out. I'm not even kidding.
Major political unrest. I don't want to get you in trouble or anything, but I actually might send you weapons to start a revolution.
Imagine that, a revolution in hell.

Do you happen to have any other earth stories? It's fine if you don't, just wondering.

Almost cut off alllllll my hair,
M.G.

P.s. if there's three things I love, it's abstract literature, glaring at random Regs, and needlessly violent descriptions.

M.G.
Are you sure it's irrelevant?

The government is fine. It's my own fault and if I go up to earth again, the angels will kill me.

I don't want to revolt, Lucifer is my friend. He baked cookies with me last night.

Hmm… Earth stories… earth stories…
OH! How about the time I almost adopted a human boy?

There was a fire in a building and there were people in there and since I'm resistant to heat, I went in to help. I only found the human trapped in his room so I grabbed him and ran out with him. I couldn't find his parents, I couldn't get anyone to take the child. It was scary. I thought I'd have to take him to the UnderWorld. I called Lucifer and Ruth to come help and they came. And- you'll have to wait until the next time to hear the end of that story, I have to find a photo to finish it properly and I don't know where that is.

Do you have any stories from your circus to tell me?

-Syth

Translated from high Menna

Greetings Artimae.
I do not understand what is going on. But I think it is evil.
What is a film? Does it let you see the past?
What are your tribunals like?
I am not sure if you are well, but I shall answer nonetheless.
The teachers are indeed very wise and full of knowledge. My favorite season is Nebúloran, thus I celebrate Intdíim more than others.
I do not understand what the noises are, but the stop sounds like evil news. Do speak soon.
Belix {translation: be well}
Alék

Syth,

It's good that your government doesn't hate you. I actually might have sent you a set of knives in the mail if the wasn't.

Oooo, circus stories. I might have to think on that one. There was that one time when the band was playing the funeral March in stead of my introduction music. I don't have many show stories really, but I have a lot of close-quarters-living stories, because y'know tents have thin canvas walls.
Those would be like how Morrison and Cas fight all hours of the night about stupid things. Or how if you step a single foot in the greenhaus you could die. (As in Pallas would kill ya) Just weird stuff.

And I guess Someone isn't irrelevant, I just hate him a little I guess, but mostly just miss him.
You know what, forget I even said anything about… someone. He left, not me.

Thanks again,
M.G.

P.s. making cookies with Satan has to be one of the most awesome and metal things I've ever heard. And yes please send me baby picture.