July 3, 2063 || Tuesday

[atlas_shrugged]

[ Some time around 7am, cause he knows you're all probably up around then, you all get a text from Brig. ]

SENT: 07:03 AM
Hey, everyone. I've been requested by Chief Eli to accompany him to the US for an extended engagement. It'll be a month long, give or take. I know it's a bit sudden but I only found out this morning as well.

I'm free to meet and hang for the day if any of your aren't doing anything. It'll be awhile before I get to again. If not, stay safe and I'll see you all soon.

P.S.
Particularly to the Hounds, if any engagements come up: I know you guys have it covered. But (again) stay safe, come back alive, and make it rain. Keep me posted if you can so I don't worry too much.

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General OOC notes:
+ At 7am when he texts: he'll be finishing breakfast with J and K. He's cabbing them to the Arcanum and school respectively after but will be free after 8am for anyone who wants to meet up.:)
+ He's pretty much set aside the day for anyone and everyone. Training isn't a thing today, he expects he'll have a lot of spare time overseas. Today's about family and extended!family.
+ He sends the personal group message above to the Hounds, Cindy, An'yu and his family.
+ He puts up general, formal posts on GEISTnet, LOGOSnet, and MAYAnet that he will be away overseas with Wiseman Tagabigay for those who aren't family or extended!family.

FR: brigade@vice.net
TO: all - @vice.net; all - @LOGOSnet; all - @GEISTnet; all - @MAYAnet

DATE/TIME: Tuesday, July 3 2063. 07:10 AM
SUBJECT: Notice

MESSAGE:
Hello, all. I will be away overseas with Wiseman Tagabigay on an extended engagement. If you need to contact me, feel free to leave a message via any of the networks or via VICEnet.

Comments

[icarusalsoflew]

[This text comes in rather late, given how early you sent it.]

SENT: 4:05 PM
Good luck, brother. I'll see you in America once things have settled down on my end.

For J. Breakfast, a bit before 6am

[atlas_shrugged]

[ After his talk with the Chief, Brigade makes his way to a grocery store to purchase some chicken cuts and potatoes. He grabs some sausages and eggs while he's at it as well.

He takes a cab home and get back to the Leitman household a little before 5am and proceeds to work in the kitchen. He knows he's not going to be able to make anything as grand as J or Josh can, but his time back in the army did teach him how to make a decent, modest meal.

Thanks, Potato Dad. as he moves from the chicken to the potatoes. He always remembers Mason Stevenson whenever he peels and cuts potatoes. A small smile forms at the thought.

He finishes just a little before 6am and sets the dishes on the table. A hearty breakfast that looks something like these for each of them:



Once the table is set, he heads up the stairs to J's room. It was awkward at first, walking into her room while she was sleeping. He hadn't done that since she was small. He's gotten a little bit more comfortable in the past few months.

He takes a knee beside her bed and puts a hand on her shoulder, nudging her lightly. ]


Hey, princess. [ He finds himself falling back to that on the rare occasions he sees her like this. He called her that when she was young. These days that petname belongs to K. But J will always be his first little princess. ]

Wake up. [ He says it with a smile ]

[larue]

SENT: 07:56 AM
make it rain, brig. keep me posted on whatever
you find? at least the ones you're allowed to
share my way?

[ He takes the time to text that right before he heads into the Great Hall. He's still reeling a bit over how his little run-in with Hikaru ended on such an awkward note. ]

[bladeweaver]

[He knows this message will be cryptic, but he wants to see how Brig reacts. So he fires it off anyway.]

SENT: 09:13 PM
Are you free at the moment? I'm gonna drop by your place if you are. There's something I need to give you before you leave. Also, I will be bringing a couple of beers. Game?