to listen to your messages, press -

by jtl07

Summary:

or: voice messages Celine leaves Rumi

Notes:

crossposting from tumblr where I honestly was expecting like two people to read it lol hopefully I'll have something more substantial soon!

 

[a breath; careful]

Rumi, it's Celine. Bobby just told me about the live show cancellation. I thought "Golden" wasn't going to be released until after your break?

[controlled breath]

I'm not trying to tell you what to do. I just -

[sigh]

I'll take care of the broadcast company. Make sure to get some rest.

[silence]

 

End of message. To erase this voice message, press -

 

*

 

[controlled, urgent]

Rumi, it's Celine. Stay as far away from the Saja Boys as you can. There's something not right about them. I've been trying to look into their company but it's only brought up more questions. I -

[controlled breath; four]

I just worry when you don't call. If you can, please -

[shaky breath; softer]

Please be careful.

 

*

 

[tense]

Rumi, it's Celine. Bobby just told me you rejected our plan. I know you three want to do this on your own, but I can fix this. Let me help. KBS has already agreed to ban the Saja Boys if we just -

 

Message deleted. Next message -

 

*

 

[worried]

Rumi, it's Celine. I took care of the footage from the train station.

[silence]

It was the whole train. We'll be sending out condolences within the week, we're just a little behind, nothing to worry about. Just -

[controlled breath]

Just stay strong. Be careful.

 

*

 

[frantic]

Rumi, what was that stage? How did they find out? We're trying to control the footage but - I need you to call me, Rumi, please -

[urgent whisper]

Oh no, the tree -

 

*

 

Missed call, did not leave a message

Missed call, did not leave a message

Missed call, did not leave a message

Missed call, did not leave a message

 

*

 

[sobbing]

Rumi, I'm sorry. I'm sorry - I didn't mean - I just wanted -

[indecipherable]

Please be okay, Rumi, please. Please.

[sobbing]

 

End of message. To erase this voice message, press -

 

*

 

[quiet]

Rumi, it's -

[silence]

I'm glad you're alright. All three of you.

[careful breath]

The Honmoon is beautiful.

[beat; softer]

So are you.

 

*

 

[a breath; careful]

Rumi, it's Celine. I'm at the cafe. It's - it's okay if you've changed your mind. I just wanted to make sure you're safe.

[silence]

Alright, I'll -

[in the background, a voice: "Celine?"]

[breath; relief]

Rumi.

 

*

 

[cautious]

Rumi, it's Celine. I found the special edition ramyeon you mentioned. I can get a pallet sent over but I wasn't sure if that would be too much. Just let me know.

 

*

 

[wry]

Rumi, it's Celine. I'll send two pallets next time.

 

*

 

[unaffected]

Rumi, it's Celine. I took care of the footage at the water park as requested. And the bar.

[a beat; amused]

I also cleared some… interesting … charges on the company card. You do know I get the statement for that, yes?

[exasperated exhale; then, fond]

The rings look beautiful.

[a beat]

Just use your personal card next time, okay?

[softer]

I'm happy for you, Rumi.

 

*

 

[exasperated]

Rumi, it's Celine. When we said for you to wait for us, we meant for you to actually wait and not -

[in the background, a voice: "Celine?" along with a baby babble: "halmeoni!"]

[sigh; relieved]

There you are -

 

End of message. To erase this voice message, press -

 

Notes:

if you enjoyed this format, i highly recommend checking out after the tone by ovenglovee - note there's major character death, but it takes this same format and explores it in such cool new ways, alongside grief and love and life.

editing again because I forgot to mention this sketch by illusorybread on tumblr! (scroll down to "Voice messages" - even as a sketch, they capture so much!!)

editing yet again because omg the amazing xanthera recorded a podfic linked below!! it is INCREDIBLE, please do give it a listen and love!

lastly: thanks for clicking on this fic and for spending time with this lil guy <3 it means a lot to have you here.