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[figureitout]

[ it has taken him three days to convince himself to talk to all of Audentes about this — three days that he now wishes he hadn't waited, because with the information from Jason and Lucina, and their numbers already depleted because of the virus... all he's doing is taking people's attention away from finding Dr. Percy.

if it was about anyone else, he wouldn't be doing this. but right now, he couldn't care less if they find the doctor or not. finding someone else takes priority for him. ]

Hey guys... it's Stiles. [ not a great start, as far as speeches go, but maybe some of that can be attributed to the fact he sounds roughly like he's forgotten what sleep is supposed to even be. ]

Look, I know we've got a lot going on right now, finding the fake doctor, all that. But, just listen for a second, okay? Peter's missing. [ a pause as he swallows before powering on; he gives no further explanations about who exactly he's talking about: anyone who has been following Team Science should know Peter, after all. ] And not in the "he was probably transferred" way, the "he's totally infected and ran away after leaving his magitek behind" way. It's been three days, I've searched the city, like, a thousand and ten times but he's —

I don't know where he is. So if you can spare some time to help me look for him... that'd be great. [ the fact that he's actually asking for help with this tells just how dire the situation has gotten.

another pause — it almost seems like he's going to end it there, but he continues, voice tight, ] But be careful if you actually find him. He's — [ god, how does he warn people and still keep Peter's secret identity? is that even something he should be worrying about right now?? ]

He's going to be more dangerous than your usual infected person. [ there, that'll have to do. ]

Just, if you have any news about him, any leads... let me know. Please. [ with that not-at-all-desperate-sounding closing statement, he ends the post. ]

( ooc: so peter is infected and needs to be found, if you'd like to volunteer for actual threads w the infected party comment to the ooc post and/or hit up katy, or if you want to thread out actual searching hit me up here! )

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[fateality]

That's me, doin' it out of the goodness of my warm, fuzzy heart.

[He chuckles.] An' how about you, Loki? Gonna keep an eye out for Pete?

[mistruths]

I don't suppose I'll turn a blind eye--so to speak--were I to come across him. It'd only make me seem terribly cold when concern has been made so clear.

[fateality]

I'm not one to make assumptions. Lotta people been holin' themselves up since they got infected. Wasn't sure if that included you, too.

In any case, try to stay in one piece?

[mistruths]

I'm not sure I can be infected, though I've been quite lucky enough to not run that risk yet. I've encountered a few, though, and it's quite fascinating what the infection is doing to the human body. Still, I will take care.

And yourself? How have you been handling the current situation?

[fateality]

Better to not experiment with the idea, anyhow.

Oh, you know. I'm used to snoopin' around and tryin' to not be detected by anyone. Only this time, it includes people with insatiable hunger. It's a little exciting. [Speaking lightly of it helps, really.] I've managed to luck out and avoid the plague, and hopin' the odds will stay in my favor.

[mistruths]

Best of luck, Twisted Fate--though perhaps you make your own? [ He chuckles, shaking his head though it can't be seen. ] I have the utmost faith that you'll find your way out of any situation you may be caught in.

[fateality]

That's me, the man who makes his own odds.

[He does grin, though. Clearly, he appreciates Loki's remark.]

That much, I can do.

[mistruths]

Twisting fate, hm?

[ SORRY, HE COULDN'T RESIST. ]

[fateality]

[He does outright laugh at that.]

You bet. You gotta do it yourself. Nothin' else will be as kind.

[mistruths]

The Norns most certainly aren't. They who see that which may come to pass are tied to their futures. We are the ones who might change things.

[fateality]

Oh? What sorts of changes do you want to make?

[mistruths]

I speak of the general worlds and the people in them.

[fateality]

Hmm.

Well, it's easier to just change what benefits you, personally. But that's my experience.

[mistruths]

Yes, certainly. I can't argue that; I have no desire to, honestly.

[fateality]

Are you a content man, then?

[mistruths]

[ omg laughs!! ]

I have no desire to change but that which benefits me, I meant.

[fateality]

Now that makes more sense to me.

[mistruths]

Doesn't it just?