[ somarium VOICEMAIL ]

[amygdalae]

❝ Um—hello, Bruce Banner here. You've reached my voicemail and I'm currently
unavailable, so sorry about that. If there's anything urgent you need to talk
to me about, just leave me a message and I'll get back to you as soon as I can. ❞

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text;

[pepperedsmile]

[These next series of text messages were sent during Pepper's coffee date with Mike.]

Bruce, I'm sorry to disturb you, but are you awake?

[PLEASE BE AWAKE.]

text;

[amygdalae]

[It takes about a minute because Bruce actually dozed off while reading some Somarium-related materials, but he responds once he's awake enough.]

Yes. Is there a problem with Tony?

[Because that's what Pepper would call him up for, right...]

voice | IC

[onsilksheets]

Hello, it's Bela.

I just wanted to say thank you for saving my life, even if it wasn't intentional.

You don't have to respond at all because I know you're exhausted but I wanted to say this so, yeah.

Bye.

text;

[amygdalae]

[...Bruce does feel kind of bad for not giving any response to this, so:]

Thanks for taking the time to do this. I'm just glad you're okay.

ic | text

[officepolitics]

Bruce, it's Mike. Can we talk for a sec?

ic | text

[amygdalae]

Of course. What's up?

ic | text

[officepolitics]

I'll have you know we talked. About stuff.

[ and a few minutes later, another text. ]

Also I'm sorry.

ic | text

[amygdalae]

[...oh this is something he hadn't expected.]

There's no need to apologize. I should be the one who should be doing that.

[Another text a minute later.]

But its good to know. Congrats.

video;

[guilted]

[what up, Bruce? Derek has a question for you today.]

Hey, uh. I might need a favor from you, depending on if you have the time for it. If you don't, I can probably find someone else to help out.

video;

[amygdalae]

[oh, this is somebody he hadn't expected. but derek is kind of his boss, so--]

I'm free. What's up?

ic | video | SURPRISE BUTTDIAL

[officepolitics]

[ Hey, Bruce, you doing anything important? Well, sorry about this but your dreamberry goes off right about... now. Someone's left? leaving? you a message on your voicemail!

-- Hey it's Mike!

Well, the caller ID says Mike, but the video doesn't have anything on it? It's dark and-- ah, there's a flash of light, it must be from inside his jeans. Haha, oh Mike. He forgot to pay attention to his phone again. This guy!

-- Except, then there's voices.

... Heavy breathing? ]

-- Don't be... ngh, an asshole.

[ Hey, there's Mike's voice! And then-- ]

You like it.

[ Oh... it's... Harvey. The cloth around the video shifts again and that's-- oh, you probably didn't want to hear what Mike moaning sounded like. Really sorry about that. ]

See.

Fuck you--

That's the goal.

[ A muttered swear and the cloth is moving again, a small thud sounding as it hits the floor. Well, at least it should shut off-- oh, a foot kicked the jeans and the dreamberry falls out of them to show--

Well, there's Mike and Harvey, definitely. Mike's pressed back onto the bed, Harvey over him and sucking at his neck. Mike's hands are fussing with his tie -- they're both pretty dressed though, Mike only missing his jeans and Harvey's pants are unbuttoned. The younger man has a leg around Harvey's waist and is pressing up into him and wow, hopefully this video will stop soon--

And then Mike succeeds in getting the tie off! He tosses it to the ground and it lands on the dreamberry, covering the camera thank god. In fact, it's only after one more really throaty moan from Mike, that the dreamberry decides to finally shut off.

Sorry, Bruce. You were one of his most frequently contacted people and well, you know how buttdials go. ]

this is the ultimate gay lawyer moment on his voicemail

[amygdalae]

[...first things first: Bruce is extremely glad that he hadn't look at this while he was on his shift at the hospital (he almost did, but things happened and he forgot about it until now). That would have made things extremely awkward, to say the least.

And, well. While he's glad to see that things are progressing very well, even that is kind of TMI for his tastes. Just be glad that Bruce is a nice mad, and the worst thing he is doing now is to simply save this voicemail so that he can bring this up to Mike the next time they talk.

You really need to work on your speed dial.]

ic

[healinguilt]

Dr. Banner,

There are two things I must discuss with you. The first is over what I have been referred to you, that is, the nature of the dreams that are recorded and then posted. Such methods of recording dreams are far beyond the technology of the world from which I come. Have you or anyone else conducted investigation behind the mechanisms to this phenomenon in Somarium? If at all possible, I would like to see any results regarding this matter. If not, I propose that this matter be observed, investigated, and analyzed, and I would gladly assist in coordinating any investigations.

The second matter concerns an infectious disease. Dr. Stiles and I wish to inform a select few of other doctors in Somarium concerning two particular viruses. While the potential for both of them resurfacing from the known carriers here is low, the risk remains. They are a rather young virus with a high mutation rate. The names of each of these viruses will be given at the discussion; at present I cannot say much more on the matter through e-mail.

Sincerely,
Naomi Kimishima, MD

ic

[amygdalae]

Dr. Kimishima:

Regarding the first issue, I regrettably haven't really looked at method of how the dreams are recorded as much as the nature of said dreams. Technology isn't my real area of expertise, and I'm not sure if anyone else has done any proper research into it either. But I'd be willing to start a study, and I'm sure that your help would be greatly appreciated.

As for the second, I've been informed briefly on it, and I would be glad to have more information about it as well. I'd be more than happy to discuss this with you elsewhere. Is there a time and place that you have arranged for this?

Regards,
Bruce Banner, Ph.D

Voice

[bromachine]

[Not three seconds after their conversation]

I have no idea how I'm going to pay for this, but I owe you dinner, Mr. Banner.

Voice

[amygdalae]

[That was surprisingly fast.]

I'm sure we can figure something out. [Hear his amusement, Rhodey.] There's no rush, though; we can get to it once you've settled in here properly.

[healinguilt]

Dr. Banner,

I am not sure if you are aware or not, but a panel the fountain in the center of the village reveals underground tunnels. I haven't gotten a chance to explore all of is passageways, but one particular room did have a kind of supercomputer and a device with which I am not familiar. I am wondering if you are better able to recognize this than me.

Regards,
Naomi Kimishima

[ Attached is a photograph of the broken super computer and teleporter that can be found in the underground passageways accessed by the rabbit fountain. ]

[amygdalae]

Dr. Kimishima,

I haven't been made aware of this, actually. This is the first time I've heard of it myself. But still, that is a rather big discovery - how did you come to find it, if I might ask?

Regardless, the photo evidence is rather informative; if you wouldn't mind, I'd like to see the real thing for myself, just to see if there's anything I can make out from the real deal. Perhaps you could guide me there if you have the time?

Regards,
Bruce Banner

[Here Bruce also makes a mental note to pass this information to Tony - whenever he wakes up, that is.]

voice;

[somghostnpc]

[ Hey Bruce, remember this voice? ]

Is it too late to take you up on that drink?

[ It's okay if the voice isn't recognizable. They've only had one conversation. Either way, she sounds exhausted. ]

voice;

[amygdalae]

[Oh yes, he remembers you alright.]

Not at all, Anarya. [He sounds very relieved to hear you, actually. He's been worried ever since that meeting, and especially having to face Nitri...] Just name a time and place - once you've rested, that is.

[healinguilt]

[ So. Uh. Calling after the whole nightmare thing. At first she's not sure what to say. Anything might just come off as insensitive, but...

Whatever. Hey, your phone is ringing. ]

[amygdalae]

[Bruce, likewise, isn't in the best of moods ever since the whole thing. Having to see the other guy was one thing, but to talk about it to somebody he was coming to consider as a friend...

Well, there was a reason why he had always tried to stay away from people. This just made him remember why.

When the call comes Bruce is tempted for a moment to just not pick up and let it ring through - but he'll have to face Naomi either way, and he knows that he can't put it off forever. So without much of a choice in the matter, here he is coming to pick up the call.]

Dr. Kimishima. [A pause.] You called?

IC

[spaztastic]

[So Bruce, one of the nurses in the nurse station at the hospital might hand you a small package with a note attached to it. It reads:]

Dear Dr. Banner,

Sorry this took a while but it's finally finished~ Your scarf is all knitted and ready to go. Plus, there's another surprise inside! You'll have to open this to find out what it is. I think you'll need it.

Thanks again from your grateful patient,

Shiki Misaki

[That surprise she was talking about? A gift card from Altered to Fit worth 500 DPs. That should probably enough to get him clothes so that he doesn't need to borrow Tony's anymore. |Da]

text;

[amygdalae]

[Shiki's gift had long since been forgotten by Bruce now, what with everything else that had happened in his life. He wasn't one to expect these things, really, so when the nurse passes him that package there's a moment where Bruce has to pause, because he had no idea at all who would give him anyway. Just who--

Ah.

Shiki. He had completely forgotten about her. Needless to say, her present is a pleasant surprise - doubly so when he sees the extra surprise too.

He couldn't thank her immediately since he is far too busy with work then, but once his shift is over he sends her a text through the Dreamberry.]

I got your gift. I must say, you have a talent for kitting. The scarf looks wonderful. Thank you so much. -B.B

[And hilariously, his birthday is right around the corner as well, so it feels like a birthday gift at the same time.]

[TEXT]

[peterparker]

[SUP. Your annoying assistant has been absent from work for a week and in the interm has gotten over the clandestine-secrecy rebuff...

Well, sort of.

Maybe he's just gotten more insistant about it.]

So should I come in this week?

&Are you gonna tell me what's up, or am I fired?

[Because it might come down to one or the other.]

voice;

[smashings]

[SUP. Your boss is... actually still not available. Guess who got hit with another card in the days after everything because otherwise he would have shot himself in the head.]

Um. [A clearly young voice here, and most certainly not the Bruce Banner that you know, Peter.] Do I know you? [...] Sorry.

[Because... yeah, he knows its a bit awkward, considering he's no longer his older self.]

[video]

[motherwarnedme]

I'm curious as to how you turn green and smash things.

[ ttly referencing her convo here. You can thank Shane. ]

voice;

[amygdalae]

[Bruce really isn't in the mood to talk ever since... well, everything. Doubly so when its about the other guy - so he just gets JARVIS to respond, just as with almost everything that comes to him in the last week.]

I'm apologize, but Dr. Banner is currently unavailable at the moment. Should you wish to leave a message for him, please leave it along with your name. I cannot guarantee if your message will be responded to, but I will pass it along regardless.

IC | Just had an idea >w>

[spaztastic]

MESSAGE AND IMAGE ATTACHMENT RECEIVED. SENT BY: SHIKI MISAKI

OPEN? Y/N?



it took a while to get everything together but i finally put up the cranes we folded in the hospital, dr. banner! ヽ(；▽；)ノ they're hanging all around my flat. (｀・ω・´)” they look really cute~ （＞ｙ＜） thanks again for buying the paper and helping me fold them when you had the time. i'll never forget it. (ღ˘⌣˘ღ) ♫･*:.｡. .｡.:*･

text; Shiki ;w;

[amygdalae]

They look wonderful, Shiki. You did a great job putting them up; I'm sure they look splendid in your house.

[And he might not say it aloud, but this really has brightened up Bruce's day.]

video; backdated to closer to the latest hospital disaster

[guilted]

Hey, Dr. Banner? You, uh... didn't get caught up in that mess downstairs, did you? [he just wants to make sure everything's all right, since well. He knows you're down there a lot.]

text; whoops sorry Derek

[amygdalae]

[Did you wait long for a response, Derek? Because Bruce kind of passed out after de-Hulking and he's kind of only awake now. Derp.

Did he ever mention how awkward it is to deal with post Hulking aftermaths? Because it is awkward.]

Ah--yes, I'm perfectly fine.

[There is a bit of a pause, and then another text.]

Just how bad was the damage?

[Bruce sort of remembers that the ceiling was gone and he might have smashed walls and the floor at one point, but his memories as the other guy are never the most reliable.]

[elevenoutoften]

Hello! Okay, so, you don't know me but I'm the Doctor. Hello ... again. Always nice to say hello. I just wanted to say that through someone else I got some of your research on the state of dreams and I was curious if we could discuss it sometime? I forget her name but she was very interested in my degrees.

Anyway! I also may have told someone about you so if you get strange questions of a very rude man then I'm really very sorry.

voice;

[amygdalae]

[...right. Okay. Bruce is kind of confused for a moment about this message because it seems to be all over the place but let's face it, Tony is kind of like that sometimes as well. So you know, its nothing too new.

Still, the Doctor? What kind of a name is that... (and why is it vaguely familiar).]

Um. Hello, I suppose. [Awkward pause...] I don't think I've received strange questions from anybody rude so far so don't worry about that.

[Anyway.]

But it would be my pleasure to discuss my findings with you. [He would smile here if it was video but since it isn't he'll do his best to sound friendly.] Is there any time and day you wish to specify our meeting?

voice;

[pepperedsmile]

[Bruce, if your pseudo-wife is calling you, you better pick up the phone.]

voice;

[amygdalae]

[He was actually sort of tempted to not pick up for once, but then things are bad enough as it is and Pepper doesn't deserve his ire, so.]

Pepper. [Quietly.] ...I can't come back to the Tower.

[...best to get it out of the way before anything else.]

voice;

[uponthischarge]

Bruce, I have a matter of great urgency. Please reply as quick as convenient. Or inconvenient. It doesn't matter. Just respond.

Oh and it's Sherlock. Which should be obvious by now.

voice;

[amygdalae]

[...well okay that is weird and Bruce really doesn't want to talk to people a lot. But you have a Tonyface. So.]

What is it, Mr. Holmes?

video; after the minihulks

[guilted]

Hey, Dr. Banner? When you, um... are feeling a bit more up to it, I think we need to talk.

text; more like way after the minihulks

[amygdalae]

[This message takes... a while before its responded, mostly because Bruce developed a fever after the incident and spent a good near-week drifting in and out various states of delirium. Flushing out nanobodies from your system is never a fun thing to experience, no matter how invulnerable you are usually.

Even now, as he responds, Bruce is still not in the best state, but he manages anyway since it looks important.]

Am I being suspended?

[Straight to the point, this time. Bruce can more or less guess where this is going, considering circumstances and events.]