you'll figure it out (grey)

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grey xavier slater ,

Hey there, stranger.

Just thought I'd write and say hi. Everything is going well at the Ministry. I haven't been going out on many missions since... well, for a few weeks I guess. It's been all right, though. Just helping with paperwork, training, and keeping Abby entertained.

How are you? I hope things at school are going well. I hear that the Yule Ball is coming up. That should be really fun. I think Finn is pretty excited about it.

Take your time writing back. No rush. You don't even have to at all, really, though I may make you pay if you don't.

-
Railynn

(This letter was sent on December 10th.)

[grey xavier slater]

@railynn ,


I’m not going to lie, I didn’t think you knew how to write. Have you ever sent me an owl before this? I can’t remember…

Jokes aside, auror work sounds boring. Not that having it any more exciting would be a good thing. Quiet is fine. I hope they know they can trust you. You’re still the same person. That didn’t change at all. Give it time. They’ll realize having a vampire around the office is a huge asset. Not that you weren’t before.

I’m doing well. More than well actually. I have some things to tell you, if Finn hasn’t beat me to it already. I’m pretty sure he knows about it. It’s a secret though. Kind of a funny one to be honest. Are you coming to the Yule Ball? You’ll be able to see what I’m talking about if you do. I think it’ll be pretty entertaining.

Telling me not to write back is giving me a free pass you know? Makes me want to not respond. But I will, because I’m nice like that.

I also don’t want you to hurt me.

Your favorite color or shade or whatever,
grey xavier slater

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grey xavier slater,

Clever. You're oh-so-clever. Of course I know how to write. I have to do PAPERWORK here at the Ministry, remember? Get it together, Slater. I... don't think I have sent you an owl before. Probably thought it was a waste of time since I didn't know you could read.

It's not usually all this boring, I'm just trying to stay out of the craziness for a bit. Quiet is good, though. It means no one is getting hurt. And thanks, I guess I am a good asset. I think I'm pretty awesome.

I'm glad you're doing so well... no, Finn didn't tell me anything. He told me that something was going on with you but he'd let you be the one to tell me, so. The Ball? Uh.. I'm not sure. I'm slightly concerned though

Well, niceness and not wanting to get hurt are good reasons to write back, but I was hoping that you'd do it because it's ME and I'm the best.

It's blue. Like, a vibrant blue. I'll show you what I mean sometime,

Railynn

[grey xavier slater]

@railynn ,


I figured paperwork meant you had to mindlessly use one of those ink stamp things. You know, to help with the illiteracy. You’re not wrong about me sending owls though. I don’t normally. Only for special people. Sometimes I think I’ve forgotten how to read as well.

You are pretty awesome. Not too many people can adjust the way you have. Almost like nothing has happened, right?

No reason to be concerned anymore. I have it all figured out. Actually, I feel like telling you might be a bad idea. You’ll never let it go. Tough decision.

Maybe I’m writing because it’s you. Guess we’ll never know.

grey xavier slater

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grey xavier slater,

-_- << I drew this for you.

Well, I'm glad you HAVEN'T forgotten how to read. Unless someone is reading our private letters to you!? Is it Finn!? HI FINN. Anyway, I'm glad I'm special enough for you to write me. I guess you're KINDA special too. I guess.

I am awesome, thank you for noticing. No, but really, it's been really hard. It's not like nothing happened, not. In fact a lot of things are really, really different. I did a lot of research though. I should show you. I'm actually pretty boss now. I can even have kids. Like get pregnant. Who knew, right!? I mean, I should have known because my friend Cain is a half vampire but I guess I never really thought of it. It's so weird. It's like... I'm not actually 'undead' even though I'm sort of classified as such. Not immortal either, thank the lord. I would hate to never die after you're all gone. Like, you and Finn and my parents and others, you know? It's going to be bad enough living so much longer than you guys. Unless I die in combat or something, which is totally possible with my job.

Anyway, can't wait to hear about this thing you're going to tell me. Because now that I know there IS a secret, I will get it out of you.

Of course you're writing because it's me. Look at me. I mean, think of me.

Okay MAYBE grey is my favorite shade/color.
-
Rai

[grey xavier slater]

@railynn ,


Cute. I’d ask how you made the face move, but I know the answer is magic. It always is isn’t it?

You got me. Finn is setting all of this up. He’s behind it all. He also told me not to write any of this down. Now he’s got me in a headlock. Apparently it’s because you’re not here to do it for him.

Just kidding. All of this is my own genius. Shocking, I know.

You’ll have to tell me everything because I’m pretty sure I slept through the class on vampires. Considering I can’t read either, I’ll definitely need a little help. You’re like Super Rai now. Never aging, living a lot longer. Plus who would want me around that long? I can see Finn getting up there in the years and being too stubborn to kick the bucket. Quick and easy death for me thank you very much. And not all is lost if you ever want a family! Always good news, even if it doesn’t seem like it now.

Trust me, I’ll tell you the first chance I get.

Grey better be your favorite color/shade thing. It’s the only one that matters.

grey xavier slater

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grey xavier slater,

Yeah, magic is always the answer, I think. For most things.

Finn is such a good friend, you're so lucky to have him reading to you because you can't. And I'm lucky that he puts you in headlocks for me. I miss doing that, though. Messing up your hair, cutting of your oxygen and all that. Oh, good times.

Oh.... I guess you may be capable of doing this. Writing and stuff. Hmm... I'll write a little differently now that I know Finn is reading them for you

I will tell you all you need to know. You can look at my notes I took, if you want. I can explain things to you, I guess. Guess we have a vampire explanation date to plan, don't we?

Super Rai, haha. Yeah, it's pretty weird. Apparently at the very end of my life though, like 200 years from now, I'm going to look super creepy like what you'd expect a Vampire to look like. Too bad you won't be around for it, otherwise I'd stalk you and freak you out

I'd like to have you around that long.

I agree, quick and easy death sounds like the best way to go. Having a family like this seems... odd, though. I can't see anyone really wanting that. Thanks, though.

The only one that matters? Yeah, I guess in some ways.

-
Railynn

[grey xavier slater]

@railynn ,


Only a few more months and I’ll be in training right next to the two of you and you can beat me up again. I’ll even let you this time so you two can build some cred up with the other aurors. Actually, on second thought, no I won’t. Because if I beat the two of you, they’ll like me more. Guess we’ll see right?

Write it differently? What were you going to do, propose to me or something?

I’d love to look at your notes. It’s new to everyone. I figured I’d learn stuff about vampires someday, didn’t think it’d be this early.

I’d like to be around that long too. That way I could yell at whippersnappers to get off my front porch. You could scare them too, if you’d like.

Who knows? Maybe a family is what makes everything seem normal. Ask some of the other vampires. I’m sure they’ll know more than I would on it.

You bet I’m the only one that matters. Because I said so.

grey xavier slater

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grey xavier slater,

Hah! We'll be graduated by then psssssh. And yes we will beat you up lots and lots and it will be amazing and you will crai. Because two beautiful people will be the last faces you see every day before going to Mungos. :> Nah, we won't plan out who beats who up, we'll see how it goes. No promises though. Don't cry too much.

Yup. Didn't want fine reading my marriage proposal and you mistaking it for him asking. That would be sad!

I'll bring my notes when I come back. Sorry to burst your vampire learning plan and bumping it up earlier. We can wait, if you'd like, and I can remain mysterious!!!

Hah, you being around that long. I can see you yelling at kids. Oh my gosh! We'd be the perfect team. You yelling, me being super scary. It'd be adorable. I better start planning out that marriage proposal. It'd be easier if we were married, living in the same house and being on the same team and all. We could change our last name to 'Slayer' instead of 'Slater'. Even more scary. Mwahahaha.

I'll have to ask the other vampires, yeah. That's a good idea. Maybe I'll just join a colony or something. Find some vampire hunk.

Not because you said so, because I said so. You do matter (all joking aside). And you're made of lots of matter (back to joking now. XD).


<3

@railynn
Psssshh hearts lolololol

[grey xavier slater]

@railynn ,


I guess you’ll be the one taking me to Mungo’s then, seeing as you need to get food and all. Or do they do delivery? That’s kind of a weird thing to ask, I know. And I don’t cry, unless Gryffindor loses a Quidditch match.

You would be sad? I thought Finn and I were the epitome of perfection? I’m sure you said that at some point. Did you mean that I was just perfect in general? Because I already knew that. Finn isn’t too bad either, but I’m the best.

I await your tutelage master.

All you have to do is flash a fang or two and off they’ll go! Fine with me, but ‘Slayer’ makes it sound like some kind of muggle television show. They watch those kinds of things right?

Hunk? Is that even possible as a vampire? I thought everyone became kind of…you know, gaunt and skinny. Maybe if he was a bodybuilder in a past life that won’t change…

Lots of tasty matter I’m sure.

Is that my heart?

grey xavier slater

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grey xavier slater,

I have ways to get food, Grey, I don't need you. Pssh. Rulax. RUH LAX. And come on, you wouldn't even cry at that. You have the emotional range of a dungbeetle. I was going to say and you smell like one too but... then I'd be contradicting myself.

Of course I'd be sad! If I was the one meaning to propose then I'd want to reap the benefits. Your soul. Your hand in marriage, of course. Pssh. So ungrateful. AND NO I did not mean you're perfect -eye rolls into oblivion-

Hmmm... yes, Slayer does sound weird. We could do something else, I guess. Yeah, muggles like slasher stories I guess??? I personally don't care for them. Got enough blood and guts in my real life, especially now.

Vampires can be hunks.... personality wise? He could stay hunky for a hundred years or so. But we vampires are just awesome either way.

Tasty matter. Lord almighty. No, that wasn't your heart! That was mine. Take it, I don't need it anymore XD

-

@railynn

[grey xavier slater]

@railynn ,


You don’t need me, but you also won’t deny that I’ll probably taste pretty damn good. Question: can you get drunk from a drunk person’s blood? I’ve been wondering that…

Yes I know I have almost no emotions. That’s why when I do show them you know there’s something special going on

Railynn, you’re making it sound like you actually want to be married to me. And by hand in marriage, you mean my arm so you can get my blood. I see through your tricks.

See? We have our magic, they have their movie magic. You’re tired of blood and guts? Could you go vegan?

Fine. I’ll take it. You’re not getting it back then.

grey xavier slater

PS: (>'')> <3 See? Mine now. No emotions either, just how you like me.

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grey xavier slater,

Yes, I suppose you may be tasty. I will have to just have a little taste after you graduate and I can tell you how awful or not awful it is. And.... I'm not sure about the drunk thing. Supposedly once more normal human blood is completely sifted through my system then I won't be able to get drunk like, at all. No more drunk Rai. Which is a shame, because you never got to meet her. She's very honest, and a shameless flirt. Yikes!

Oooh, good point. I'll keep an eye out for those emotions.

Sure! Hand, arm, leg, neck. whatever. I'll just marry you for your money and then suck you dry. Sounds fun, doesn't it!? I promise I'll make it fun.

Wow, that doesn't sound creepy AT ALL>

Vegan... I mean, I guess I am as vegan as I can get? Not sucking from humans directly?

Fine. Keep it.

Christmas is tomorrow, I hope the ball is fun. Just... well, just try to dress nice and not make a fool out of yourself.

-
@railynn

THANK YOU!!! I will cherish this and your emotions are now mine. I'll give them back when I want to see them. You know, for that special stuff.

[grey xavier slater]

@railynn ,


Drinking like a fish isn’t bad either. You’ll be the ultimate designated flyer. I’ll owe you too much once I’m out of this prison, and you’re constantly dragging me back to whatever new hell I’ll be living in. I’m sure any apartment I get won’t be too bad.

I won’t be making too much money though. Unless being an auror actually pays well…I might have to reconsider my career choice here.

Creepy comes with the fangs and blood sucking. Inevitable, unfortunately. Luckily there’s a few crazies that are fine with that.

I don’t know…blood is still people matter though…

Same goes for you. The acting like a fool part though. No tripping down stairs or anything.

You can give them back once I complete my task tomorrow. I’ll tell you all about it once I get a chance. See you at some point!

grey xavier slater

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