behavioural | saltburnmods

[ it seems the humans are in various kinds of distress recently. her work is cut out for her! this time it's the tallest human, and he seems very unhappy about something.

hello, pierce the human. dita is here to provide some assistance. what do you need from the children of the deepest hells? ]

What is Thanksgiving?

[Not that he really wants to talk to Pierce, given all things Matt. But, when needs must-

Knock knock.]

[ he's going to sweat out the 'read' for all of an hour or two before he cracks ]

i actually wasnt trying to defend him
like i was actually just trying to have a conversation about doing magical favours
it wasnt like
bc it was him asking
i wouldve said the same if anyone had asked the qu

Erik spoke to me of recent. Knowing how you feel about him, I thought you'd want to know.

[he can't believe he has to do this.]

can you fix whatever happened between you and nick?
it's giving me a headache.

[ On Christmas Eve, a long box wrapped in shiny red paper and blue satin ribbon is left outside Pierce's door. Its contents:

— A baseball bat, with Pierce's name in gold letters along the grip.

And, tucked into the tissue paper cushioning the bat, a note: ]

Pierce,

For the next time you need a winding down activity. Didn't seem like a ball was necessary, but if I'm wrong, just let me know.

Happy holidays,
Homelander

[ a box appears on pierce's dresser one night, without any obvious appearance from nick.

inside are several nondescript bottles, all very powerful, single use healing draughts, and all with the same label — in case of emergencies. there is also a note included, tucked into the box in between two of the carefully packaged bottles. ]

Pierce,

If you're ever in a spot where you can't get a hold of me or something, these should be able to handle a lot. Not a hail mary, but it'll do in a pinch. If they turn up shattered, I haven't made as much progress with portals as I was hoping.

I'll always be there for you, no matter what.
Love you, happy Christmas.

— Nick

Charles wants to discuss things, the three of us.

Yes or no. I don't need any more than that.

hey
can i ask something

Pierce. Are you awake?

.: You've been added to the Group Chat: 🔮 Witching Hour 🌙 :.

[ Sent shortly before he and Alicent take to the network: ]

take the temp v the library's giving out. no more than one at a time, no more than four, ever.
keep yourself safe, holler if you need a hand.

[ this is likely not to go well. ]

We need to meet in person. It's Nick.

I picked you for Prom King!! I think you deserve to finally wear a crown!

what is prom by the way

Edited 2025-04-05 18:53 (UTC)

saltburnmods - inbox

a brief haunting.

text — un: aemond_ ( after tim sends the thanksgiving invite )

telepathy.

@nicknack

text — un: aemond_ ( after speaking with erik. )

text, @september

🎁 delivery (dated 12/24).

🎁 — some time before christmas eve

no subject

@nicknack — idk some time after vampire weekend