Text to Everyone Re: Piotr's Departure

[st_opsummoningme]

To: All
From: INR

Subject: Piotr Rasputin Departure

It has been brought to my attention that my brother Piotr has departed this plane in what is referred to at the inn as "checking out."

I understand that Piotr acted as a teacher, a farmer, and an artist within this community. I know that some of you will miss him. I have consented to the inclusion of his name in the memorial for the departed within the temple.

EDIT: Piotr's artwork is now available in the Copper Cafe. Kitty and I are presiding. Come take Piotr's artwork away. For free. Just come take it. Now.

Comments

[st_hotflashes]

Are you okay?

[st_opsummoningme]

I'm fine. Thank you.

How are you, Liz?

[st_hotflashes]

I'm okay. I'm going to miss Piotr, but I hope he might be happy back home, too.

Will you still keep teaching me? I'd still like to learn from you.

[st_opsummoningme]

Your pool of Russian language partners has diminished significantly.

Are you certain you still have the motivation to learn?

[st_hotflashes]

I'm certain, I promise. I told you when we started it wasn't just for Piotr and I meant it.

[st_opsummoningme]

Good girl.

[st_ratagem]

I believe I'll go with Well Done.

[st_opsummoningme]

Are you ordering a steak, or placing blame for the sudden disappearance of a sibling?

[st_ratagem]

Neither. (Unless blame is called for, of course, but my guess is not, in this case.) Well done consenting to a memorial.

[st_opsummoningme]

Would you do differently if it was your brother?

[st_ratagem]

That depends on whether or not I'd require the congratulations for getting rid of him.

[st_opsummoningme]

Would that the powers that be had taken you.

[st_ratagem]

My condolences?

[st_opsummoningme]

I want nothing from you, trickster. Not even those.

[st_ratagem]

That makes your situation all the more pitiable, because I will not be taking them back.

[st_opsummoningme]

Kitty and I are about to begin drinking.

This is your only warning.

[st_ratagem]

And I appreciate it!

[st_alksthroughwalls]

The Inn giveth, the Inn taketh away.

Shit.

[st_opsummoningme]

Let's stoically share a bottle of vodka in remembrance?

[st_alksthroughwalls]

Go through the artwork he left behind, keep some and distribute the rest?

Maybe we can do both at once.

[st_opsummoningme]

This is why you're my bestie.

[st_alksthroughwalls]

Obviously.

Meet you in his room in half an hour, then we can hit the cafe with the art? I'll grab the vodka.

[st_opsummoningme]

Obviously.

I will meet you there.

[st_andingtall]

Sorry to hear it, Illyana.

I'll lift a glass in his honor?

[st_opsummoningme]

Lift it in my direction and give it to me.

[st_andingtall]

Consider it done.

[st_oriedqueen]

I'm sure you won't welcome a rush of sticky affection and condolences, but I am sorry for your loss.

I do have a project I could use assistance with. If distractions are warranted.

[st_opsummoningme]

I will contact you regarding this project soon.

[st_oriedqueen]

Your assistance will be appreciated.

[st_rangepalette]

He was very nice. And helpful in painting the nursery. He will be missed.

[st_opsummoningme]

Yes. Piotr was "nice" and "helpful."

It stands to reason that people would miss him.

[st_rangepalette]

[ Lillith stares at the response for some time, aware that she should perhaps say something of a more personal nature, but she did not know Piotr very well and she generally avoids Illyana when she can. With a shrug, she pens ]

My condolences.

[ And as she has done what is expected as she learned in her youth, she returns to her painting. Duty discharged. ]

[st_arkintern]

I'm going to head over there in a few minutes. He already made me something for my birthday, but I'd really like something else to remember him by.

[st_opsummoningme]

You are welcome to take what you wish of his works, Peter.

I know he was fond of you.

[st_arkintern]

Thanks, Ms. Rasputin.

If there's anything I can do for you, let me know.

[st_alkingherprey]

We haven't met, and I didn't know your brother, but I've been through this before, more than once. It sucks, and I'm so sorry you have to go through it.