Collect Call

[Sophronia Van Helsing]

Claude,

February 18th

Back from Bavaria. Sorry I took so long, I got distracted by a hunt.

I'm sorry to here about your mother. Are you all right?

Roni

[Claudius Lestrange]

2.20.1884

Ron,

I appreciate the sentiment. Unfortunately my mother's passing is what it is. We're pulling through as best we can, though I fear I've ticked my father off like never before. I find his reactions to be crass and unnecessary, but that's Lucius for you. I've been keeping an eye on Seneca, though it's difficult with Valeria and Cornelia off in married-land. Cash seems to be alright, but one never knows with him.

Welcome home.

Sincerely,
Claude

  

[Sophronia Van Helsing]

Claude,

February 22nd

I asked about you, Claudius, not the Lestrange family group mind. I am, however, glad to hear that your siblings are handling things okay.

It's good to be back. How's work? When can I see you?

Roni

[Claudius Lestrange]

2.25.1884

Ron,

Excuse me, being the oldest means I have to worry about everybody else. I'm fine. Work is work, they're sending me off again soon to travel. Other than that, nothing too exciting to report; it keeps me sane as usual. Not sure when I'm free, travel preparations, but I'll let you know.

Sincerely,
Claude

  

[Sophronia Van Helsing]

Claude,

February 27th

For fuck's sake, Claude, you act as if you're the only person who knows what it's like to be the oldest. I get it. But you need to worry about yourself every once in a while, otherwise you turn into a person who drinks wine at their desk.

Where are you travelling to?

Roni

[Claudius Lestrange]

3.1.1884

Ron,

Please don't lecture me on what I do and don't need to do; I'm getting enough of that everywhere else, I don't need it from you too.

Don't know where I'm going yet, probably some follow ups from last year and there are new contracts to settle as well. I don't know which of the possible from the list have accepted yet.

Best,
Claude

  

[Sophronia Van Helsing]

Claude,

March 2nd

Suit yourself, then.

Sounds fun. Do try not to get yourself... eaten by a hole in time or whatever the hell else when you're meddling with the fabric of the universe. Remember to send me postcards.

Roni

[Claudius Lestrange]

3.4.1884

Ron,

Pretty good at not falling into time issues myself, have been at this a while.

Will do. Keep me updated... anything you think I need to know about. Might be able to squeeze a visit before I go. Shouldn't be until the beginning of next month.

Best,
Claude

  

[Sophronia Van Helsing]

Claude,

March 5th

Do visit if you can; don't stress yourself out about it, though. I'll be sure to tell you about anything interesting.

Roni

[Claudius Lestrange]

3.7.1884

Ron,

For fuck's sake Ron, what do you want from me?

Claude

  

[Sophronia Van Helsing]

Claude,

March 9th

I don't know
Piss off

What the hell is wrong with you? What do you want from me?

Roni

[Claudius Lestrange]

3.10.1884

Ron,

I don't know, alright? I don't fucking know and it annoys me. I'm trying to pretend this is normal, but it's not and clearly it bothers me.

Claude

  

[Sophronia Van Helsing]

Claude,

March 11th

Well that makes two of us.

Roni

[Claudius Lestrange]

3.13.1884

Ron,

Helpful Roni, really helpful.

Claude

  

[Sophronia Van Helsing]

Claude,

March 15th

Sorry.

This is a shot at being more constructive. If you say something whiny I will be very angry with you.

We're not in a normal place. We should stop pretending otherwise.

We should also still be friends.

If it would help if I left you alone when you were travelling, I can do that.

Roni

[Claudius Lestrange]

3.17.1884

Ron,

I'm sorry, I don't like not knowing what to do; it makes me antsy.

I agree, pretending is ridiculous and yes, we can still be friends. We've been friends for too long to just let it drop. I don't know as if cutting ties while I'm gone would solve anything. Let's play it by ear? I don't even know how long I'll be gone this time.

Claude