[the fact that she left no sender and no letter on the parcel was because she doesn't need the congratulatory remarks nor the gratitude for it. it was a spur of the moment thing, really, and no one asked for her to do this; she didn't even announce it, didn't really know if they would reach others. it's a really nice feeling to get this kind of confirmation though.
looks like it takes about a few weeks for them to reach their destination, though.
(it is also her first time sending things through courier. the first time she has friends away from her to do so! it has all been very thrilling for her.)]
I actually did not consider that as a factor when I sent it. Got lucky, I guess. I'm glad you received it.
In that case, it was a good test. We can send things to one another provided the items are mundane. It was kind of you, though, to think of me and go out of your way to secure and post the items. You have my thanks. My hair is going to smell amazing.
A steady supply? It would be difficult to say no to that. All of this was made with your magick? The food and the hair products alike?
[ Not that Thancred should be surprised by that, given what he'd seen in Wanda's memories. The things she's capable of, she can do even outside the Horizon. Her magick is on par with the Ancients, which is difficult to wrap his head around. ]
I'll have to find someone to share the smores with, to pass the knowledge along.
[ Transmutation, rather than pure creation. That made a bit more sense, at least from Thancred's own frame of reference of what was possible. ]
I do, in fact. I suspected you did as well, and meant to ask. Your use of magick is similar, and he had mentioned some manner of group of powered people where he comes from.
We are not friends. We've fought alongside each other once before.
[no one was saying they were friends, but wanda's feelings towards stephen are a little on the sour side of things, even now (perhaps especially now?). there is no comfort in knowing he made the choice to so easily give thanos the time stone.]
[ Between Wanda's insistent that she and Stephen are not friends and her careful question, Thancred can assume that there isn't much love lost between the two of them. Which is interesting, given that he's found both of them easy to get along with, but he's well aware of how events back home can complicate things. He's not on good terms with half of the people who are here from his own world. ]
He was one of the first Summoned I met in Thorne. He helped me into the Horizon and then invited me along on a quest throughout Thorne. We traveled together for three weeks, along with one other Summoned.
He's been a reliable companion, and yes, I would say we are friends.
[ He leaves it there, granting Wanda the space to say as much or little as she wants about Stephen. ]
[wanda does not doubt that stephen is a good ally to have in the grand scheme of things. he is nothing but resourceful, if anything else, but her trepidation towards him comes from a matter so personal, so particular to her, that it would be unsurprising that others would not be able to see it from her perspective.
stephen strange makes friends easily, even if those friends are people she has become acquainted with, too.]
I don't doubt that he is reliable. His magic and that of the other sorcerers were instrumental in winning a war back home.
But I hope that should you ever really treasure something here, that it may never get in the way of his ideas of "the greater good".
[ Wanda is surprisingly straight-forward in the warning she issues, even after what Thancred told her of a friendship forged with Stephen. It says a great deal that she cares enough to tell him anyway, even if she knows that he might not like it.
Still, he understands the point, that Stephen is one to put the needs of the many over the needs of the few. In his estimation, that is. Given that he's been willing to collaborate with Ambrose in hopes of gaining access to more information, Thancred could see how it might be a pattern of behavior.
Even if Thancred had agreed with the course of action in this particular case. ]
I will hope the same, then, and I will keep your words in mind. I won't pry into how he has wronged you, but I will offer my condolences for how his ideals may have made you suffer.
[ Had it something to do with her brother? With the friend she'd mentioned? ]
You could ask him about it, but he'll probably say that we all have to make sacrifices. We haven't been seeing eye-to-eye, lately. And I doubt we ever will. Somehow, consequences always escape him, while I face those caused by him every day.
But that is my experience. Yours may be forged under better circumstances.
You can have the s'mores with him. I promise they won't be magically poisoned if he eats them.
[ Naturally Thancred is curious to know more, to understand just what Stephen had done to bring Wanda such harm, but she's already told her plenty. And he could ask the man directly. It's something to think about. ]
I still appreciate your honesty about it.
[ People who purported to do good things found all sorts of reasons to justify it. Thancred and Stephen have gotten along well so far, but it's worth knowing that there might be a point where they don't see eye-to-eye. ]
I'm not sure he's the s'mores type anyhow. Don't worry, I'll find someone suitable with whom to share them.
[and that is enough for wanda, to know that her honesty is appreciated and not seen as biased or meant to tarnish anyone's reputation. stephen has his crowd, and so does wanda; it's only a bit of a shame that they share some mutual acquaintances. she isn't petty enough to rupture his friendships, though.
and so,]
Sounds good to me. Let me know if you have other preferences for future parcels.
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looks like it takes about a few weeks for them to reach their destination, though.
(it is also her first time sending things through courier. the first time she has friends away from her to do so! it has all been very thrilling for her.)]
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In that case, it was a good test. We can send things to one another provided the items are mundane.
It was kind of you, though, to think of me and go out of your way to secure and post the items. You have my thanks.
My hair is going to smell amazing.
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A steady supply? It would be difficult to say no to that.
[ Not that Thancred should be surprised by that, given what he'd seen in Wanda's memories. The things she's capable of, she can do even outside the Horizon. Her magick is on par with the Ancients, which is difficult to wrap his head around. ]All of this was made with your magick? The food and the hair products alike?
I'll have to find someone to share the smores with, to pass the knowledge along.
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[she is teasing.]
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So you did not conjure them up out of thin air, then?
I suppose not, but I would say that was an experience better enjoyed with a friend.
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[huh]
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I do, in fact.
I suspected you did as well, and meant to ask. Your use of magick is similar, and he had mentioned some manner of group of powered people where he comes from.
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[no one was saying they were friends, but wanda's feelings towards stephen are a little on the sour side of things, even now (perhaps especially now?). there is no comfort in knowing he made the choice to so easily give thanos the time stone.]
[just casually fishing]
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He was one of the first Summoned I met in Thorne. He helped me into the Horizon and then invited me along on a quest throughout Thorne. We traveled together for three weeks, along with one other Summoned.
[ He leaves it there, granting Wanda the space to say as much or little as she wants about Stephen. ]He's been a reliable companion, and yes, I would say we are friends.
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stephen strange makes friends easily, even if those friends are people she has become acquainted with, too.]
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Still, he understands the point, that Stephen is one to put the needs of the many over the needs of the few. In his estimation, that is. Given that he's been willing to collaborate with Ambrose in hopes of gaining access to more information, Thancred could see how it might be a pattern of behavior.
Even if Thancred had agreed with the course of action in this particular case. ]
I will hope the same, then, and I will keep your words in mind.
[ Had it something to do with her brother? With the friend she'd mentioned? ]I won't pry into how he has wronged you, but I will offer my condolences for how his ideals may have made you suffer.
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I still appreciate your honesty about it.
[ People who purported to do good things found all sorts of reasons to justify it. Thancred and Stephen have gotten along well so far, but it's worth knowing that there might be a point where they don't see eye-to-eye. ]I'm not sure he's the s'mores type anyhow. Don't worry, I'll find someone suitable with whom to share them.
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and so,]
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I will certainly do so. Thank you again, Wanda.
[ She'd gone out of her way for him, and even if it did not take much effort on her part, Thancred will not downplay that kindness. ]