[Voice post]

[inthephonebook]

[His voice is tired and strained]

So, who exactly do you see about getting back to Kansas when you're the Wizard exactly? And before you ask, I left my ruby slippers back in Chicago.

Judging by the clock on this thing, I've been gone a few days, so I can-

[There's a sound of him shifting and a muffled grumbleCan only assume that everything has

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[hawkeye_shooter]

[Sounds very happy/relieved/upset/tired/etc]

Harry! I-

[takes a deep breath, trying to conceal her emotions, her voice still sounds a little shaky at first]

E-everything is alright for the most part.

[voice drops, can probably barely here her mutter]

I let you down.

[Voice]

[inthephonebook]

[His voice suddenly sounds like a weight has lifted from him]

Riza!

[Takes a moment to gather himself. His voice is full of suppressed emotion]

That's good. I should have known you'd all be just fine without me.

[Suddenly his tone becomes more serious]

No, you didn't. Riza, I'm not sure anything could have prevented what happened, and I know you're a lot smarter than I am, so I should only have to say this once. It's not your fault.

[Voice]

[hawkeye_shooter]

Thomas took charge shortly after he found out and organized everyone into a search party and other jobs. When we couldn't find you that way we joined a bigger search party.

I...honestly think the Strand would have been much more chaotic if he hadn't.

[Takes a deep breath because she knows her voice is probably going to crack soon]

I know...it's just...I should have known you and the others who were taken would be prime targets. It's hard for me to accept this, since it feels like it could have been preventable...somehow.

[Voice hardens with determination and a bit of anger]
I promised to protect you, Harry and they STILL snatched you from right under me.

[Voice]

[inthephonebook]

Are we thinking of the same Thomas?

[There's really no hiding the pride in his voice]

Just great, I'm never going to hear the end of this from him.

[His voice is surprisingly calm, if clearly strained.]

They got past all our defenses Riza. These bastards are smarter and more powerful than anything we've dealt with in this city. I know you did everything you could, and who knows, maybe there's a reason no one else was taken from the Strand. Besides, I thought irrational guilt was my gig in this relationship

[His voice softens]

Knowing you're safe, it's already making me stronger.

Voice

[sexandahaircut]

Empty night, Harry. This was not the way I expected to be paid back for freaking you out when I disappeared. Sheesh.

Do you realize how worried everyone was? Riza has barely slept since you left and my sleep schedule hasn't been too great either. [sarcastic/you can hear his smirk] It's a good thing I don't need beauty sleep, you know.

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[inthephonebook]

Come on Thomas, you should know better than anyone what a vindictive ass I am.

[Softly] Damn...I hurt them again. [Suddenly his one brightens] Probably not, but they say sleep is also essential for brain development, and god knows you can't afford to miss out on any of that.

Voice

[sexandahaircut]

Well, now we're even. So you better not pull this shit again or there will be words.

[Sighs] Don't start beating yourself up yet. Wait till you're home first.

[snorts] Says you. You're probably dumber than a rock by now.

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[inthephonebook]

Really? Because I was thinking of integrating random abductions into my daily routine.

[tired laugh] Sorry, I am doing things out of order aren't I? First is the heroic escape, then the pity party.

Hey, I'll have you know I've met some very bright rocks in my time.

[padwanwizard]

[Her voice is strained and tired, and she sounds like she'll be crying any second now]
What do you need slippers for? We'll get you a transporter.

[a muffled sob]
I'm glad you're alright Harry.

[inthephonebook]

[Gives a tired laugh]

Come on grasshopper, you know Star Trek, with its presentation of a future based solely on technology, is clearly anti-wizard propaganda.

[His voice becomes softer, almost gentle]

I'm not going anywhere Molly. I've got people who are too important to me.

[padwanwizard]

[she gives small shaky laugh in return]
I didn't think you'd appreciate me saying we'd get you a broomstick.

[a deep breath and a even more shaky sigh]
I know.
Just... try to stay out of trouble while we come and get you?

[inthephonebook]

[laughs]

Very true. I rescind my complaint.

[you can practically hear his grin]

Hey, it's me.

[cafedeinfierno]

Welcome back to the waking world, Mr. Dresden.

[Private to Harry]

[cafedeinfierno]

I'll handle things over here.

Just... keep my kitten safe, will you?

[Private to Godot]

[inthephonebook]

With my life.

[Private to Harry]

[cafedeinfierno]

I'll try to return the favor.

I appreciate it.

[pianistofraieln]

actually zero helped us out a lot.

[inthephonebook]

I'd be disappointed if he did anything else.

[pianistofraieln]

it was really cool actually you should've seen it, he was amazing!!

[pianistofraieln]

well i mean you couldn't because you were gone but, ah.