07 ❄ ( AUDIO )

[wintershepherd]

[ Jack absconds video this time, knowing that the physical symptoms of bruising and gauntness have only progressed, cursing his luck that it seems determined to stay in visible places and afraid that some people will be able to recognize it for what it is. Text is also out, his hands too knobbed and swollen to consider the console's keys even if he had the patience for it, the tips of his fingers developing faint rings of black. ]

I'm going to be a little scarce for the next few days, around town and for messages. I'm taking a few days off for some R&R! Something like that, anyway.

Doctor Natu, I'm sorry but I won't be able to bring you this week's delivery for the clinic. I should be able to do next week though?

[ private to Pepper & Tony ]
Hey... can I come over for a few days? I promise I won't take up much room. I, uh... kind of need to borrow your freezer.

[ private to Zatanna ]
Thank you for the blanket and the company, and for listening. Sorry if things are going to be weird -- weirder? -- now. But flamethrower? That's just cold.

[ private to Bunnymund ]
You can manage a few days without me, right Cottontail?

[ Jack's tone is teasing, but he's worried about the pooka and feeling guilty that he hasn't told Bunny exactly all of what's going on. ]

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[OOC: Based on the aftermath of being called on his current state and his revealing conversation with Zatanna, Jack will be off-network from Mon-Wed of this week to chill out (literally) by comandeering the walk-in freezer at the Stark Building in the Fire Sector. ]

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[demon_brat]

Good.

[... what. Doing something is a start.]

audio; private (basic encryption)

[wintershepherd]

Did you seriously send Zatanna to check up on me? She caught me in the middle of a bath.

[ There's no irritation in the accusation, it's entirely mortification. ]

audio; private (batcryption 95%)

[demon_brat]

... is that a problem?

[Damian al Ghul Wayne: privacy filter: none.]

I asked her if she knew what your state was. Coming to check on you immediately was her idea.

Private // Stark encryption

[the_other_eight]

[Jack will get text back because with the advent of a guest Pepper will be making sure she has a constant amount of make-up on to cover up her own bruising and marks from the attack. She'll be doing her best to hide all outward signs that it happened and waiting till she's sure it's Jack before unlocking the previously ever unlocked door.]

Of course. I'll start clearing out an area and getting a bet in there for you right now.

Is everything alright Jack?

Re: Private // Stark encryption

[wintershepherd]

O-Oh, that's okay but a bed's not necessary. I'm gonna make it pretty cold in there, I don't want to ruin anything.

Things are okay, I just need some rest.

audio

[onefouroneseven]

I am certain we will manage. [ A beat. ] Enjoy your time off.

[ There's definitely a suspicious undertone to her voice, but she doesn't inquire about why he needs the time off more than the reason he already gave. ]

Re: audio

[wintershepherd]

I will. Thanks.

[ For the well wishing and not prying. ]

[Video]

[alpha_squad_leader]

Heading out on a vacation somewhere, Jack? Where are you headed?

audio;

[wintershepherd]

Nah, staying in the city, just not near a console. Just need a little downtime, that's all.

audio; anonymous location; Supercrypted

[andaway]

Jack? What happened, what's wrong?

audio, same encryption;

[wintershepherd]

[ quickly: ] It's nothing, Kal-El! Just taking a break, that's all.

video;

[notdreaming]

Would you like some company? I could certainly use a vacation.

audio;

[wintershepherd]

[ sheepishly: ] To be honest, I'm going to be doing the opposite of a vacation. But if you want, we can hang out after?

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[insecrets]

Where are you taking off to, and where's my invite on the little vacation?

Re: audio;

[wintershepherd]

Nowhere glitzy, that much I can promise.

[ the inside of a freezer ]

Trust me, I don't think you'd have any fun if you came with. Plus, I'd like you to have all your fingers and toes when we're done.

audio

[sophos]

[Even though it's audio, it still sounds a little like something's off.] Everything okay?

Re: audio

[wintershepherd]

Everything's fine, just need a little pick-me-up.

[chiot]

y'should make some snow when you come back. That was fun.

[ Frown. He's actually kinda worried. ]

[wintershepherd]

[ Oh Gavroche... he'd like to, he really would. ]

It's not so easy to make snow when it's this warm, buddy. But I'll see what I can do about a small-scale snow day just for you, all right?

video; private; 100% JARVIS-assisted encryption

[iron_ego]

[Concern is not an emotion that Tony Stark demonstrates, but he does look a few degrees of asinine as the video comes up. He holds his hand up flat, like a height measure.]

Sorry, snow-cone, but you must be shorter than this to get it on with our freezer.

[Barely a beat is missed before he's got a solution though.]

Fire Sector, Stark Industries. We've got a kitchen there and a freezer that'd put the Capsicle's Arctic adventure to shame. Think you can make it there without melting?

[Translation: Does he need to get the Mark VI armour on to give you a joy ride?]

audio; private; 100% JARVIS-assisted encryption

[wintershepherd]

[ A grin quirks at Jack's mouth at the "refusal". ]

I'm sure I can sponge myself together long enough to get over there, but I'm withholding judgment on your freezer quality until I've put it through its paces. I do have pretty sleet expectations, you know.

[ Jack no. ]

Private - 100% Encryption

[backwordscompatible]

[She doesn't particularly mind who hears them, but Jack wanted things kept a secret, so....]

Pretty sure a Flamethrower is the opposite of cold, actually.

That's the point.

Re: Private - 100% Encryption

[wintershepherd]

You might as well put me in a roasting pan with some potatoes and parsnips, jeez! Poor old Jack stew, everyone can have some.

video;

[newblood]

Hey, before you leave, I think I have something of yours.

[ she waves the doll in front of the screen. ] Or maybe your stalkers. It could go either way. No pin marks, though, so on the upside, no voodoo.

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[wintershepherd]

[ Even though his video feed isn't on, the shock is obvious in his voice. ]

Where... where did you get that?