Alan Duarte

Real estate developer - Wicked's Rest (ME)

[alan-duarte]

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1. Intro

2. Musings / Pinterest

3. Portraits

4. Plots

5. Writing

6. Wicked's rest

[canis-or-cannotis-lycaon]

[pm, in Spanish] Yeah, I've noticed that, too. It's like someone snaps and it's not there anymore. I'm annoyed that I can still smell that but that's not important I dunno, stuff like that tends to linger. Like when you can smell when a squirrel's been somewhere even if it's not there anymore.

You say all this stuff like I don't know any better. You don't even like playing checkers casually.

[alan-duarte]

[pm] Yeah, but it's like having a squirrel right under your nose vs a squirrel was there 10 minutes ago.

Who the hell plays checkers casually? It's a game with a winner and a loser. It's like people playing strip poker. Fuck that. Poker is meant to be emotionally and financially devastating.

[canis-or-cannotis-lycaon]

[pm, in Spanish] Oh, I won't.

It's weird because reindeer aren't generally aggressive. They're just... fuzzy, smelly critters. Have you noticed that these ones kind of... jump around sometimes? Or am I imagining things.

Sue you? As if, I can't remotely afford to sue you for anything. Not that I would, anyway.

[alan-duarte]

[pm / spanish ] I haven't paid much attention to them, but I've felt something weird. Their scent vanishes all of a sudden. I assume it's just reindeers being reindeers and running off when they see something.

Don't sue me. My lawyer is statistically better than yours, I'm competitive as hell and I wouldn't let you win.

[canis-or-cannotis-lycaon]

[pm, in Spanish] Yeah, I can imagine. And yet, you're still the best in the business so ultimately it's just a bunch of people whining while you still get work.

Welllll I don't know for sure if the reindeer eat people but I've seen them be a little bit... bitey.

Oh right. I forgot you're like... royalty. How I forgot, I dunno. Maybe the smoke from all those campfires hazed my brain. Or

Honestly I probably won't be in the house much during the day, either. But we can discuss when we hang out.

[alan-duarte]

[pm / spanish] I'll probably be able to open a branch in Bangor by the end of the year, so I don't cry too much about them.

I mean, about time they stop just starring at headlights and being harmless.

Oh shut up. I can afford a cleaner, sue me. Carbon monoxide will do this to a man.

I'd like that. Plenty of catching up to do.

[alan-duarte]

[pm / spanish ] You think so?

Arh-arh. You're a riot. It's a definite improvement, although I wouldn't say things are easy. Someone made a snow Shrek and it has yet to melt. I can see it from my store. Hideous. Oh and there's something weird with the reindeers. Not sure why but they're getting too chummy.

Just for the week (ten days tops) it'll take me to find you a new place. My coffee percolator works, my mattresses are amazing, and last but not least, no potential bed bugs.

You're pushing your luck. Fuck off man.

[canis-or-cannotis-lycaon]

[pm, in Spanish] Maybe a little? I mean, I could've texted you ahead of time, I just didn't. My impulse control wavers sometimes nowadays. I think it might be the

Oh sorry, I didn't mean to imply that with all the goo gone that you were suddenly free from the general population's entitlement when it comes to property acquisition. I've seen some of the reviews you've been left. [...] Yeah, tell me about it. I've seen the reindeer for myself. Maybe... the reindeer are like sharks and it's the town that's gotten too chummy. Get it? It's because sharks eat chum-- I have no proof that the reindeer actually eat people, never mind.

Well, I'd really appreciate it. And I'll, I dunno, help out around the house. Or stay out of your way, I can do that too.

There's the Alan I remember! All right, all right, I'll quit pressing your buttons.

[alan-duarte]

[pm / spanish] That's alright. All is forgiven.

Oh, I haven't checked my Yelp page in a month. It was absolutely depressing. I'll report these comments to the admins once I gather the energy. Wait, the reindeer eat people? I thought they were obsessed with our carrots ? Plot twist, I guess.

I have someone who cleans up the house once a week, but sure.

I won't be around most of the day, so you should have plenty of time to do what you want.

Gracias. I appreciate it.

[canis-or-cannotis-lycaon]

[pm, in Spanish] Yeah I probably deserve that one. So, uh... surprise! [User can't help but smile mischievously]

Oh yeahhh you're right. Do you know someone? Maybe someone who's a little less serious all the time? I see all the goo is pretty much gone; I'd imagine that's been making your job a little easier.

Man, that'd be so nice. Just for one night? Been doing a lot of camping the past couple months. Like, actual camping, not "camping". My coffee percolator broke like two weeks ago. My back is not happy with me.

<3 You're a softie. I'm glad to be back home.

[alan-duarte]

[pm / spanish ] You think so?

Arh-arh. You're a riot. It's a definite improvement, although I wouldn't say things are easy. Someone made a snow Shrek and it has yet to melt. I can see it from my store. Hideous. Oh and there's something weird with the reindeers. Not sure why but they're getting too chummy.

Just for the week (ten days tops) it'll take me to find you a new place. My coffee percolator works, my mattresses are amazing, and last but not least, no potential bed bugs.

You're pushing your luck. Fuck off man.

[canis-or-cannotis-lycaon]

[pm, in Spanish] Maybe I Just wanted to surprise you. You could stand to smile a little more, unless you've gotten more cheerful since I've been gone.

Mmm tomorrow? Or tonight, maybe? I'm staying at a hotel right now but it'd be nice to be somewhere more familiar. Obviously I don't wanna bother you, though.

[...] I missed you too, man. I missed a lot of you guys. Yeah the senses are part of why I came back.

[alan-duarte]

[pm / spanish] First of all, fuck you. Second of all, no, I have not.

If only you knew someone who sold houses and flats and could find you a place in no time. Wouldn't that be just splendid.

You can stay here if you want. I have a spare bedroom that isn't being used.

I'm just glad you're home.

[singdreamchild]

Is anyone else noticing that the reindeer are starting to organize? I was walking into work yesterday and they were huddled up like they were a bunch of teenage girls gossiping.

[alan-duarte]

Hunters are going to be so happy about that. Mean girls ? Outdated. Mean reindeers. Trending.

[alan-duarte]

[pm, in Spanish] Hey, brother! I just rolled back into town and I was wondering if I could come see you just to catch up, grab some food or something!

It doesn't have to be today, of course. My body still hurts from a couple of days ago, too but that's one of the things I wanna tell you about.

[pm / spanish ] Why didn't you mention this sooner?! Sneaky bastard.

Sure ! I'll fix something up for lunch or dinner. You let me know what's best for you.

Oh? Alright. Well let me know when you want this to happen. And hey, I'm glad you came to your senses and came back. I missed you.

[alan-duarte]

[pm] I have a new business TikTok idea and would like chicken parm for dinner after, please. Also, how's it going and all that jazz.

[pm] Happy to hear all about that over dinner.

When are you stopping by? You can bring Cass if you'd like.

[alan-duarte]

Left on Alan’s desk at work with a note:

Alan,

Good pen.

- Emilio

[alan-duarte]

For the next time you end up naked in the woods. In case you encounter any strangers. Joyeux noël.

- Kaden. 

[xclsvlyabbot]

King of my fucking heart

[alan-duarte]

[pm] Absolutely not. I'll burn that thing down, I can't believe it hasn't been done yet. I had found him a place, I'll just Yeah no he's not living on his own.

This bad ? Jesus. They're not going to come get him?

[mortemoppetere]

[pm] Yeah. Maybe we should.

I don't know. They can't hurt him fisi fisa fi [user cracks his phone screen. goes idle. googles spelling.] physically now. I made sure. But [...] I don't know if they'll go after other people.

[alan-duarte]

[pm] We could make it disappear.

I see. Well then I'll just stay here and keep him entertained. I made cake, I'll bring him some. And the nurses. That's how you get them to care for you first.

[alan-duarte]

[pm] Anything in particular I should be concerned about ?

Where did you find him? Maybe I can sniff around, find out what happened?

[mortemoppetere]

[pm] He's going to try to leave. He'll want to go live in that fucking van again. He'll want to go after them. Gotta stop all of it.

[...] I know what happened. You should steer clear. Don't want them going after you, too. They probably would, I don't know.

[alan-duarte]

[pm] Absolutely not. I'll burn that thing down, I can't believe it hasn't been done yet. I had found him a place, I'll just Yeah no he's not living on his own.

This bad ? Jesus. They're not going to come get him?

[alan-duarte]

[pm] Just send me the bills. We'll figure it out.

I'll keep him distracted, you've got it.

Thanks for letting me know Emilio. You take care of yourself alright?

[mortemoppetere]

[pm] Okay. Yeah. Okay.

Thanks, Alan. Make sure he doesn't do anything stupid.

[alan-duarte]

[pm] Anything in particular I should be concerned about ?

Where did you find him? Maybe I can sniff around, find out what happened?

[alan-duarte]

@mortemoppetere

[pm] I don't know. I think so. Maybe. [del: There was] [del: I don't know how much of the blood was really there and how much of it was in my head. I don't know. I don't know that.]

His leg is [...] gone. I don't know. I don't know what can be done. I don't know, Alan. [del: I don't know. I don't know. I don't-]

[pm] He lost his leg ? What the fuck ha

Holy shit.

Will you need help with the hospital bill?

I'll stop by, so you can get some rest.

[mortemoppetere]

[pm] Probably. I don't have any money, and neither does he. But [...] you don't have to do that. It's a lot. I can figure something else out.

I'm not there. I can't I wasn't It was There were so many people, and I I still feel like I'm seeing things. In my head. I keep seeing He wasn't awake, and people kept asking me questions I couldn't answer. Wasn't doing him any good. But [...] you should go by. Keep an eye on him, I think.

[alan-duarte]

[pm] Just send me the bills. We'll figure it out.

I'll keep him distracted, you've got it.

Thanks for letting me know Emilio. You take care of yourself alright?