video; un: captainkenway

[jackdawvision]

WHO: Edward Kenway and you!
WHERE: Gemini!
WHEN: a day post-Morrigan fight, little bit before the fortress raid.
WHAT: Edward's back from his canon update!
WARNINGS: Assassin's Creed blanket warnings (allusions to murder and violence and conspiracies), but other than that nothing!

[Edward blinks at the video, having clearly just gotten up out of bed in the past few minutes or so. He looks somewhat older, and also, like someone doodled on his face a day ago, the lines now smudged as he yawns.]

Right, what's happened now? I've only just woken up after four years back home and there were a thousand texts and voicemails waiting for me. I would've thought it'd been four years here as well, judging from the volume alone, if not for the date.

[Pause.]

And who drew on my face?

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voice; un: silverrose

[fionnuisce]

Welcome back.

It's all gone to shit again.

voice;

[jackdawvision]

Well, that's as usual, from all the texts. [yawnnn] What horse-shite's been dropped onto our doorstep this time?

[fionnuisce]

Short version? Black Order's gone more nuts than usual and started shit again.

text: un: inShadow

[lowestclass]

you worried me, you -- 씨방년

text;

[jackdawvision]

Peace, mate, I didn't plan to fall asleep and stay that way for days on end. I'd wanted to celebrate the Fourth of July as well. I'm annoyed I missed it.

You all right? I noticed you'd texted me, but I haven't read it yet.

[lowestclass]

...Yeah, I know it isn't your fault,

[ deep breath. just. he's okay. he's okay... ]


they attacked on the fourth of july. the order. theyve been quiet up until now but

my house has been reduced to a husk, everything's gone, for the most part.
salvaged part of my DVD collection but
it's all wrecked, haha...

un: goldenrose

[twofoldfury]

[(gordon ramsey voice) finally some good fucking news]

It's good to hear from you again, my friend. Though I wish the circumstances were better for your awakening.

As much as I would love the chance to help you get your bearings, I'll make it brief: The Black Order has made its move.

[jackdawvision]

Ah, it's good to hear from you as well. Didn't know how much I missed this place until I got back here.

[Which. Is concerning, yeah, if he thinks about it too hard. But at the mention of the Black Order, Edward straightens up, suddenly alert.]

Damn it. How's everyone? Do we know who they've sent this time?

half private

[twofoldfury]

Several homes have been destroyed and some of the agents have been left injured, but they're all alive. I can confirm the safety of Lapis, Jinwoo and Husk.

We have two confirmed, one of which has already been taken care of, and one who has yet to show themselves. A small group used the Jackdaw to assist in dealing with a man named Shay Cormac. [A pause. He switches the feed to private.] I'm told he was a "Templar" and that you'd have some idea of what that entails.

[And then... there's another pause. Longer. Hesitant.]

... The second is a man named Cu Chulainn. A Berserker-Class Servant. The strongest warrior of the Ulster saga. Known as Ireland's Child of Light. Though in this life he is a far cry from the hero he once was.

The third is still unknown to us.

text | un: laluna

[crisantemo]

you

do you know how worried we've been!!!




also sorry it will wash off

text;

[jackdawvision]

This isn't my fault entirely, I didn't plan to pass out and not wake for days on end. I wanted to partake in Fourth of July as well.




One day I will fill all your shoes with whipped cream as my great and terrible vengeance. [No he won't.]

video

[prunedworlds]

"More of the Black Order, is what's happened."

And some app users kind of hijacked the Jackdaw, but she'll leave it to those responsible to fess up.

"I'm glad you're doing okay."

[jackdawvision]

Lovely, they're trying to kill us all again. What're they doing this time?

[Ah, the guilt is still there, but he's spent years now as an Assassin. This, he thinks, is a part of the Creed's wisdom: you accept the consequences of your actions, whether glorious or tragic.]

Aye, I'm all right. Better than. [A small smile.] I've met my daughter. Have I told you about her? Her name's Jenny and she's a spitfire.

How are you, lass?

UN: Shroud | Text

[whiteshroud]

It wasn't me.

I did borrow your ship though.

text > voice; half-private

[jackdawvision]

She had better still be afloat when I get to the docks or I'll be cross with you.

[Then he switches over to voice and toggles the private filter on, and now he sounds more proud than his text message suggested:] I hear you lot killed a Templar. Sorry I wasn't there to help—they're a self-righteous, hypocritical lot, and they tend to try to shove their "philosophy" down everyone's throats.

voice | UN: Thorn

[poisontippedcure]

It’s good to see you back. We were worried.

[Rose’s opinion of Edward has only gone up since May. Not that she’d ever say that of course.]

[Out loud.]

Unfortunately, the Black Order is back at it again. It might have been better to sleep through all of it.

[jackdawvision]

It's good to be back. I missed air conditioning. And central heating. And Wikipedia. My god, if I'd had Wikipedia back in the 1720s I daresay everything would've gone so much easier.

[There's a groan.]

Bloody hell. You'd think they'd get the hint. [He sighs, tiredly, but straightens up, more alert and awake now.] Might be, but I'd rather be awake for this. I'll not let the Black Order run roughshod over the people here.

voice, un: thedancer

[dancedwithplenty]

You slept through all that?! Damn, man! How hard did you party?!

Didn't realize oversleep could literally age you. How're ya feeling?

voice;

[jackdawvision]

I didn't. I went to bed one night and woke up only now.

[A pause, as he thinks about it.]

Honestly? Better than everyone here, currently. I met my daughter—her name's Jenny, and would that cameras existed in 1725, I would have so many pictures of her, she's adorable.

voice · un: vinviv

[mehjin]

Hell of a time for a nap.

voice;

[jackdawvision]

Would that I hadn’t. Apparently I missed out on quite a lot.

You’re all right, though? The Order, from my experience with groups such as them, has no qualms about harming civilians.

video: un: hotgoss

[bebest]

Oh my goose, you were unconscious?? Okay, well, I guess I just can't go on vacay ever without everything falling apart.

I mean, things are bad but IMPORTANTLY: what happened? Four years is a long time. You okay, Bestie?

video

[jackdawvision]

Aye, I went to sleep on the third and woke up but a few minutes ago. It’s been a very informative few minutes.

[Edward grins at the question, eyes bright.]

I met my daughter! Her name’s Jenny and she’s such a smart young girl, she’ll break so many hearts when she grows up. For now she’s learning how to run a household, she’ll be lady of her own manor someday.

[And, he hopes, nowhere near the life that he’s led.]

I’ve met Tessa, as well—ah, my second wife. The mother of the boy in the picture, I believe—and perhaps one of the most beautiful women in London as well. Would that I could introduce you to her, I’m sure she’d be delighted.

voice | un: lastlullaby

[end_singer]

Welcome back. Tis' good you did not sleep for four years here, else I may have been tempted to do the same.

[a pause]

...Not that the Order and their machinations would have let me, mind, but I digress.

voice

[jackdawvision]

Perish the thought. Imagine how much I’d miss! It took me some time to learn the ins and outs of technology now, I’d give up if I skipped forward four years and it had all changed again.

[A tired sigh.]

Aye, I heard they’re at it again. Personally I would’ve preferred it had they waited another month so I could celebrate Fourth of July, but. [A shrug.] They’re not particularly keen on listening to their own people, why listen to me?