[ this one hurts in particular... but he has to write it. ]
My dear Cairngorm,
There is nothing I can say that will heal this scar I have carved between us, which I feel now as if it is in my own heart. It is true that I was not myself when I came upon you, and I am sure that you knew that as well, for I have heard that my head was that of a Wolf; even so, that does not change the fact that I have attacked you, and betrayed our bond of friendship. I dare not ask for your forgiveness. I write now only to tell you that I know I have done wrong, and I have not felt regret so keenly in all my life. I apologize to you from the bottom of my heart.
[ Sorry Lupin, it definitely takes multiple days for them to respond...but less because they're willfully ignoring him and more because they have to take their monthly post-multiple nights of shenanigans mini hibernation.
Contrary to common belief, Cairngorm knows when to hold their harsh tongue when in the face of a genuine apology, so their response is as civil as they can manage, as well as typically to the point: ]
Its fine. I can overlook it if it's just a one-time thing. Besides, there's not much I can blame you for.
[ They guess his only fault is being foolish enough to get bit, and it doesn't seem like the opportune moment to chastise him over that. ]
[ for those multiple days, Lupin absolutely assumes he's pissed them off past the point of no return, which is very regrettable, but ultimately not something he can blame them for. He definitely tried to bite them. And said a bunch of weird stuff. Some of it was true! But weird. Poorly-worded.
Which means when this message comes, he's actually pretty happy!! ]
Of course it was a one-time thing! I was half a beast. That said, what's done is done, and I will take responsibility for my actions, though you're generous enough not to blame me. If there's anything I can do to make it up to you, please let me know.
Would you even be healed at the end of it? I'd be asleep for a few months, and you got hurt worse than last time, which you said would take weeks to recover from
[ They are a bit curious, if only because they do consider it slightly their fault that he's like that. Even if it was justified. ]
How many times must I tell you that I won't die so easily before you believe me, I wonder? I'm a more reliable man than you think I am.
In any case, it will be healed enough for me to get around soon enough. I was shot, but Ms. Maya has a sort of healing magic she used on me that took care of the worst of it.
Are you all right? I don't think that I was able to hurt you at all, but I may not be the only one who came after you.
[ It takes them a little longer to respond, just because they're so bewildered over why he is even bothering to ask about their condition... he should be focusing on himself, not the immortal crystal person. ]
All I'm saying is that you were stupidly bold in that form. It doesn't matter how reliable you are. If I had ended up striking you correctly, you would have died, like the other werewolves I killed.
[ A square punch from them is like getting a bat to the head, after all. ]
Either way, I'm fine, so just forget it and go back to recovering. I'm too tired to read your long messages
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#B91600, dated to after the werewolf event
My dear Cairngorm,
There is nothing I can say that will heal this scar I have carved between us, which I feel now as if it is in my own heart. It is true that I was not myself when I came upon you, and I am sure that you knew that as well, for I have heard that my head was that of a Wolf; even so, that does not change the fact that I have attacked you, and betrayed our bond of friendship. I dare not ask for your forgiveness. I write now only to tell you that I know I have done wrong, and I have not felt regret so keenly in all my life. I apologize to you from the bottom of my heart.
- Lupin
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Contrary to common belief, Cairngorm knows when to hold their harsh tongue when in the face of a genuine apology, so their response is as civil as they can manage, as well as typically to the point: ]
Its fine. I can overlook it if it's just a one-time thing.
Besides, there's not much I can blame you for.
[ They guess his only fault is being foolish enough to get bit, and it doesn't seem like the opportune moment to chastise him over that. ]
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Which means when this message comes, he's actually pretty happy!! ]
Of course it was a one-time thing! I was half a beast. That said, what's done is done, and I will take responsibility for my actions, though you're generous enough not to blame me. If there's anything I can do to make it up to you, please let me know.
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[ That's mostly a joke, even if its true that he always happens to message them near their winding down time or when they're catching up on sleep. ]
Shouldn't you be busy waiting around healing from bruises or something anyway
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I am doing just that, it so happens. When we humans heal, we need to stay still and rest, so I am typing to you from my bed at the moment.
[ he got hurt pretty badly, actually, but he won't tell them that... they worry about him too much already. ]
If you wish to sleep, you can sleep. I just wanted to apologize to you.
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[ They are a bit curious, if only because they do consider it slightly their fault that he's like that. Even if it was justified. ]
To be honest I'm surprised you are even alive.
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In any case, it will be healed enough for me to get around soon enough. I was shot, but Ms. Maya has a sort of healing magic she used on me that took care of the worst of it.
Are you all right? I don't think that I was able to hurt you at all, but I may not be the only one who came after you.
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All I'm saying is that you were stupidly bold in that form. It doesn't matter how reliable you are. If I had ended up striking you correctly, you would have died, like the other werewolves I killed.
[ A square punch from them is like getting a bat to the head, after all. ]
Either way, I'm fine, so just forget it and go back to recovering. I'm too tired to read your long messages
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That is true. I will not deny it. The actions I took when I was changed were not ones I usually would.
However, I am safe. Thus I am more concerned about the well-being of my friends than my own.
[ he'd be that way even if he wasn't safe, but he doesn't tell them that. ]
Goodnight, Cairngorm.