Oh- You Found Me! Well, Hello Then!

[stardusts-mailbox]

Why hello there! I didn’t expect visitors, not that I particularly hid from them! No fun if no one finds you.

My truest name isn’t too pronounceable to you all. A bit too cosmic for most mouths. You can refer to me as Stardust!

I’m a collector of sorts, information and secrets are my vice. It’s always what I want, if you need something from me. I trade in it! If you need to know something, I’m your source, though do be sure to come prepared with something of value.

Lovely little sources: @joels-mailbox @jimmys-mailbox @ethos-mailbox @scotts-mailbox @grians-mailbox @docs-mailbox @itlw-mailbox @mumbos-mailbox @pearls-mailbox @gtwscars-mailbox @lizzies-mailbox @tangos-mailbox @cleos-mailbox @rendogs-mailbox @skizzles-mailbox @impulses-mailbox @bdubs-mailbox @bigbs-mailbox @gems-mailbox @xisumavoids-mailbox + @sincerely-some-guy

Hiya! I wanted to take a crack at making an OC for the mailbox AU, so here they are!

Stardust is not a Watcher, a Listener, a Speaker, or such. But they are close to something of that sort, with it’s urge to Know. The urge is intrinsic to them, and you could not have them without it.

They trade both with it and for it, and happily take trades, bargains, favors, and anything of the sort. If you want something, while typically information(but could be anything someone not so cosmic couldn’t do) just send an ask! Don’t worry about the cost! Little prices never come back to bite anyone.

[sincerely-some-guy]

[Your mailbox does not ring. Instead, through the fog, you see the twinkle of a shooting star, just bright enough to shine despite of the gray around you. A little piece of rock falls from above, a note attached. Despite the lack of a figure, you know some sort of presence landed with it, ones that’s observing you, taking in all that you are.]

Oh well hello there! Aren’t you interesting. Bit of a mystery around here, out in that little forest of yours, all the fog. Tell me, what do you know about yourself? Consider me intrigued~!

- Stardust 💫

( @stardusts-mailbox )

[ he picks up the letter, observing with a keen eye. he reads it over a few times, before glancing back up at the sky. ]

[ colour. such brightness, in a world filled with darkness. such life, proof of a world beyond, proof of those who watch without cruel intent, perhaps. ]

[ he takes the letter inside, and then, he writes a response for the skies to take once more. ]

it's quite the experience, honestly. being able to mail with crows is the best thing that's ever happened to me. i don't know how this will reach you, but i'll place it back outside, and i hope somehow, however you brought this letter to me, you'll be able to take my response.

haha, the fog is a bit inconvenient, though. hm. what do i know about myself?

i know that i'm an elf. i also know that i'm pretty good at farming, and i'm decent at combat. i've got a mean swing, you know! i'm an okay cook, but honestly, i could be better - despite the fact that i've been living by myself for so long, it's not gotten any better. maybe it's because of the fact that everything tastes so bland, that i can't improve? haha, that's a thought for another time.

hm. i've got lots of scars, so i'd honestly assume that i've been in a position of battle before. but i don't know if i was just some gangster (haha, isn't that a funny idea?) or some kind of soldier.

hm. i like colours, and my favourite colour is purple. i try to take good care of all the presents my friend give me. and i'm dying to taste some meat again. i'm not a great builder. i care deeply for my friends. that's all i can think of off of the top of my head.

how about you tell me about yourself in return?

sincerely,

some guy.

[stardusts-mailbox]

[For a few minutes, there is no reply. Then, you seen it again. A twinkle of a star through the gray, a sign of the night sky, then a thunk. Another rock, another letter. The piece of paper you left on the ground is gone.]

You did the right thing, you know! Putting your lovely little letter outside there, for me! Best way to reach me, if it’s night. Do say my name next time, though. Much easier for me that way. The fog really is quite inconvenient, can’t even see the stars! Couldn’t imagine that, sounds awful.

How interesting, you really don’t remember! No one seems to know anything about you including yourself. Well, I’ll certainly have to do some digging there, I’m quite interested to Know more. I do suppose that’s fair, you’ve given me all you know of yourself, generally. I can return with information of myself.

You can call me Stardust, though you already know that. I value information and secrets above most everything. They’re the most important thing out there, aren’t they? Oh I do love to Know. I’m from [Next to the word up, there’s a little arrow pointing up to the sky scribbled in] up there! Lovely place to be. Bit lonely though, and I’ve taken in as much knowledge as I can stomach there for the moment, so I’ve come to talk to you and your little friends further out. If you’ve got any specific questions, do ask, but enough about me!

Gifts? I don’t have one for you at the moment But I’m sure I can think of something. [You can tell that the ink(ink? It certainly behaves in the same way, but it doesn’t seem to actually be it) fully dried before the next sentence was written, seemingly due to them taking a moment to think on it] Oh! I’ve got two ideas, though one is much easier than the other. Really do remember to say my name when you leave the letter out.

- Stardust 💫

[sincerely-some-guy]

[ whoever this person is, they seem to be as peculiar as he is. for some reason, this brings a bit of warmth to his chest, and a smile, as he picks up the letter on the ground. once again, he brings it back inside, and places it on his desk, and begins to formulate a reply. ]

alright, i'll make sure to say your name this time when i send this letter off - i didn't know that i should have done that, before, but it's better to know later than never, no?

yes, the fog is quite inconvenient. i can see the sky, but the stars are very far away, when i get the chance to glance at him. i do apologize for the inconvenience - getting in and out of here is even more of a trouble, haha. [ a doodle of a star goes right next to this paragraph. ]

thank you, i do really appreciate the fact that you'd be willing to look into my past for me, even if this mutually beneficial. i appreciate your efforts. :)

i do wonder, how do you live in the sky? what does it look like, up there? how does it feel? is there anything particular about your place that has a physical form? or do you float around? how fascinating. i'm a curious person at heart, so please, pardon the amount of questions.

if you give me a gift, i'll give one in return - and hopefully, it'll be up to your standards. how do you feel about amethyst? i still have some left in my chests that i could use to make a necklace. :)

sincerely,

some guy.

[ as he sets it out in the open again, he calls upon their name, saying it loud and clear - it echoes through the skies, going up, and up, and up. ]

[stardusts-mailbox]

[Not even a moment passes before an area near you starts to spark and flicker, twinkling. An excited laugh is emitted from it, as something begins to form. And there they are.]

Well hello there! Nothing like a good offering calling upon me. I do appreciate it, it is nice to be on the ground again! Now, let’s take a look at you. Much easier now that I’m now here [They look you up and down, examining from a variety of angles, furrowing their brows in thought as they do so] Different than I thought! My that fog does a lovely job of trying to hide you. Doesn’t matter now, since I’m here!

No need to apologize, as I’m here now!

By the way, of course I’m looking into you! I think whatever you’ve forgotten is fascinating, or well something in my does! And my gut is usually quite right. I suppose I don’t have a normal gut, but that’s what all you people down here say!

You asked about living in the sky, oh do I do wish I should show you! Much better to see than hear about. Lovely place! The vast nothingness is quite large, so I simply stay away from that. Much prefer living by stars when I’m up there. They can’t exactly talk, but I assume we’re related in so way, so it’s good company! Mostly I wander around the cosmos, looking for new things to Know about! The North Star, you all call it, is where I say when I need a bit of a rest. It’s beautiful, living up there. The little places down here are so condensed though, it’s charming! Question are welcome! I have plenty myself, and this isn’t exactly knowledge worth a bargain for, in my opinion!

[Finally, they pause their previously ceaseless movement, though still not letting you get a word in]

Ah- your gift! Right, well of course I’m the gift, you seem quite lonely out here. I needed you to summon me down anyways, so it really did work out!

[They give you a grin, a mix of dramatic and mischievous]

[sincerely-some-guy]

[ he startles upon being greeted so suddenly, but moves to take a formal bow before standing up properly again. ]

ah - hello, hello, it's good to meet you in the flesh. once again, i really do appreciate you looking into my past for me - genuinely. it's lovely to have you here - would you like some tea? i can have you inside and we can chaat over a good cup of tea.

[ he pauses to disgest all the information. ]

living up there... it does sound beautiful. the skies have always been something i've wanted to seen, ever since i woke up here. i don't know when that was, or how it happened - i actually don't remember waking up here at all, but i've simply known for a long time that i wanted to see the sky, and to... and to be free, once more.

[ a pause. ]

but that's all a bit of a downer, isn't it? it sounds beautiful, being able to live up there.

and thank you for being my gift.

[ he gives them a warm smile. ]

i always welcome visitors.

[stardusts-mailbox]

Ah, flesh. I guess I do have that, don’t I? Something close to it anyways, because I’m certainly not made out of whatever you little people down here are!

Why tea sounds lovely! I haven’t had that is far too long, always a little treat when I come down! And do stop saying that, you make it sound so important! And important things require payment you know. Others won’t be so lenient with you! I know I’m certainly not, normally.

I’m glad you like it! [They smile, proud of their work, despite knowing they’ve not really done anything other than show up and float about]

Oh, you’ve not seen it? That is a shame, really. I can show you, you know! Call it a favor. Not all the way up of course, you wouldn’t be able to breathe, now would you? But I can take you up high enough to see it!

[sincerely-some-guy]

[Your mailbox does not ring. Instead, through the fog, you see the twinkle of a shooting star, just bright enough to shine despite of the gray around you. A little piece of rock falls from above, a note attached. Despite the lack of a figure, you know some sort of presence landed with it, ones that’s observing you, taking in all that you are.]

Oh well hello there! Aren’t you interesting. Bit of a mystery around here, out in that little forest of yours, all the fog. Tell me, what do you know about yourself? Consider me intrigued~!

- Stardust 💫

( @stardusts-mailbox )

[ he picks up the letter, observing with a keen eye. he reads it over a few times, before glancing back up at the sky. ]

[ colour. such brightness, in a world filled with darkness. such life, proof of a world beyond, proof of those who watch without cruel intent, perhaps. ]

[ he takes the letter inside, and then, he writes a response for the skies to take once more. ]

it's quite the experience, honestly. being able to mail with crows is the best thing that's ever happened to me. i don't know how this will reach you, but i'll place it back outside, and i hope somehow, however you brought this letter to me, you'll be able to take my response.

haha, the fog is a bit inconvenient, though. hm. what do i know about myself?

i know that i'm an elf. i also know that i'm pretty good at farming, and i'm decent at combat. i've got a mean swing, you know! i'm an okay cook, but honestly, i could be better - despite the fact that i've been living by myself for so long, it's not gotten any better. maybe it's because of the fact that everything tastes so bland, that i can't improve? haha, that's a thought for another time.

hm. i've got lots of scars, so i'd honestly assume that i've been in a position of battle before. but i don't know if i was just some gangster (haha, isn't that a funny idea?) or some kind of soldier.

hm. i like colours, and my favourite colour is purple. i try to take good care of all the presents my friend give me. and i'm dying to taste some meat again. i'm not a great builder. i care deeply for my friends. that's all i can think of off of the top of my head.

how about you tell me about yourself in return?

sincerely,

some guy.

[stardusts-mailbox]

[For a few minutes, there is no reply. Then, you seen it again. A twinkle of a star through the gray, a sign of the night sky, then a thunk. Another rock, another letter. The piece of paper you left on the ground is gone.]

You did the right thing, you know! Putting your lovely little letter outside there, for me! Best way to reach me, if it’s night. Do say my name next time, though. Much easier for me that way. The fog really is quite inconvenient, can’t even see the stars! Couldn’t imagine that, sounds awful.

How interesting, you really don’t remember! No one seems to know anything about you including yourself. Well, I’ll certainly have to do some digging there, I’m quite interested to Know more. I do suppose that’s fair, you’ve given me all you know of yourself, generally. I can return with information of myself.

You can call me Stardust, though you already know that. I value information and secrets above most everything. They’re the most important thing out there, aren’t they? Oh I do love to Know. I’m from [Next to the word up, there’s a little arrow pointing up to the sky scribbled in] up there! Lovely place to be. Bit lonely though, and I’ve taken in as much knowledge as I can stomach there for the moment, so I’ve come to talk to you and your little friends further out. If you’ve got any specific questions, do ask, but enough about me!

Gifts? I don’t have one for you at the moment But I’m sure I can think of something. [You can tell that the ink(ink? It certainly behaves in the same way, but it doesn’t seem to actually be it) fully dried before the next sentence was written, seemingly due to them taking a moment to think on it] Oh! I’ve got two ideas, though one is much easier than the other. Really do remember to say my name when you leave the letter out.

- Stardust 💫

[sincerely-some-guy]

[ whoever this person is, they seem to be as peculiar as he is. for some reason, this brings a bit of warmth to his chest, and a smile, as he picks up the letter on the ground. once again, he brings it back inside, and places it on his desk, and begins to formulate a reply. ]

alright, i'll make sure to say your name this time when i send this letter off - i didn't know that i should have done that, before, but it's better to know later than never, no?

yes, the fog is quite inconvenient. i can see the sky, but the stars are very far away, when i get the chance to glance at him. i do apologize for the inconvenience - getting in and out of here is even more of a trouble, haha. [ a doodle of a star goes right next to this paragraph. ]

thank you, i do really appreciate the fact that you'd be willing to look into my past for me, even if this mutually beneficial. i appreciate your efforts. :)

i do wonder, how do you live in the sky? what does it look like, up there? how does it feel? is there anything particular about your place that has a physical form? or do you float around? how fascinating. i'm a curious person at heart, so please, pardon the amount of questions.

if you give me a gift, i'll give one in return - and hopefully, it'll be up to your standards. how do you feel about amethyst? i still have some left in my chests that i could use to make a necklace. :)

sincerely,

some guy.

[ as he sets it out in the open again, he calls upon their name, saying it loud and clear - it echoes through the skies, going up, and up, and up. ]

[stardusts-mailbox]

[Not even a moment passes before an area near you starts to spark and flicker, twinkling. An excited laugh is emitted from it, as something begins to form. And there they are.]

Well hello there! Nothing like a good offering calling upon me. I do appreciate it, it is nice to be on the ground again! Now, let’s take a look at you. Much easier now that I’m now here [They look you up and down, examining from a variety of angles, furrowing their brows in thought as they do so] Different than I thought! My that fog does a lovely job of trying to hide you. Doesn’t matter now, since I’m here!

No need to apologize, as I’m here now!

By the way, of course I’m looking into you! I think whatever you’ve forgotten is fascinating, or well something in my does! And my gut is usually quite right. I suppose I don’t have a normal gut, but that’s what all you people down here say!

You asked about living in the sky, oh do I do wish I should show you! Much better to see than hear about. Lovely place! The vast nothingness is quite large, so I simply stay away from that. Much prefer living by stars when I’m up there. They can’t exactly talk, but I assume we’re related in so way, so it’s good company! Mostly I wander around the cosmos, looking for new things to Know about! The North Star, you all call it, is where I say when I need a bit of a rest. It’s beautiful, living up there. The little places down here are so condensed though, it’s charming! Question are welcome! I have plenty myself, and this isn’t exactly knowledge worth a bargain for, in my opinion!

[Finally, they pause their previously ceaseless movement, though still not letting you get a word in]

Ah- your gift! Right, well of course I’m the gift, you seem quite lonely out here. I needed you to summon me down anyways, so it really did work out!

[They give you a grin, a mix of dramatic and mischievous]

[pearls-mailbox]

Well look at you! You have beautiful wings there darling, my my!

I was wondering if you’ve got any information or secrets of value you’d be willing to share. Trade, really, though people have been far too wary of me to actually go through with anything. A shame, really.

I’ll give you information of your choice in return, of the same value of what you give me of course. So if you’ve got something in mind, do make it good.

- Stardust

( @stardusts-mailbox )

[She stares at this letter for what feels like hours before sending a response.]

Give me some time to think about it.

- Pearl

[pearls-mailbox]

[It takes about a day before she sends a follow-up.]

How big of a secret do you need to tell me what my friends really think of me?

- Pearl

[Tagging @stardusts-mailbox again down here under a cut ^^]

[stardusts-mailbox]

That…well I suppose it depends how many you want! I don’t have too much depth wise, but I’ve got a general idea for most! For a small secret, I’ll give you 2. For medium, 5. For big, 9! And for something truly amazing, as many as you’d like. Some free advice though, I would hold off on something that large. It will have better uses, if you find yourself in a bit of a tight spot, when it comes to informational needs or otherwise.

[sincerely-some-guy]

[Your mailbox does not ring. Instead, through the fog, you see the twinkle of a shooting star, just bright enough to shine despite of the gray around you. A little piece of rock falls from above, a note attached. Despite the lack of a figure, you know some sort of presence landed with it, ones that’s observing you, taking in all that you are.]

Oh well hello there! Aren’t you interesting. Bit of a mystery around here, out in that little forest of yours, all the fog. Tell me, what do you know about yourself? Consider me intrigued~!

- Stardust 💫

( @stardusts-mailbox )

[ he picks up the letter, observing with a keen eye. he reads it over a few times, before glancing back up at the sky. ]

[ colour. such brightness, in a world filled with darkness. such life, proof of a world beyond, proof of those who watch without cruel intent, perhaps. ]

[ he takes the letter inside, and then, he writes a response for the skies to take once more. ]

it's quite the experience, honestly. being able to mail with crows is the best thing that's ever happened to me. i don't know how this will reach you, but i'll place it back outside, and i hope somehow, however you brought this letter to me, you'll be able to take my response.

haha, the fog is a bit inconvenient, though. hm. what do i know about myself?

i know that i'm an elf. i also know that i'm pretty good at farming, and i'm decent at combat. i've got a mean swing, you know! i'm an okay cook, but honestly, i could be better - despite the fact that i've been living by myself for so long, it's not gotten any better. maybe it's because of the fact that everything tastes so bland, that i can't improve? haha, that's a thought for another time.

hm. i've got lots of scars, so i'd honestly assume that i've been in a position of battle before. but i don't know if i was just some gangster (haha, isn't that a funny idea?) or some kind of soldier.

hm. i like colours, and my favourite colour is purple. i try to take good care of all the presents my friend give me. and i'm dying to taste some meat again. i'm not a great builder. i care deeply for my friends. that's all i can think of off of the top of my head.

how about you tell me about yourself in return?

sincerely,

some guy.

[stardusts-mailbox]

[For a few minutes, there is no reply. Then, you seen it again. A twinkle of a star through the gray, a sign of the night sky, then a thunk. Another rock, another letter. The piece of paper you left on the ground is gone.]

You did the right thing, you know! Putting your lovely little letter outside there, for me! Best way to reach me, if it’s night. Do say my name next time, though. Much easier for me that way. The fog really is quite inconvenient, can’t even see the stars! Couldn’t imagine that, sounds awful.

How interesting, you really don’t remember! No one seems to know anything about you including yourself. Well, I’ll certainly have to do some digging there, I’m quite interested to Know more. I do suppose that’s fair, you’ve given me all you know of yourself, generally. I can return with information of myself.

You can call me Stardust, though you already know that. I value information and secrets above most everything. They’re the most important thing out there, aren’t they? Oh I do love to Know. I’m from [Next to the word up, there’s a little arrow pointing up to the sky scribbled in] up there! Lovely place to be. Bit lonely though, and I’ve taken in as much knowledge as I can stomach there for the moment, so I’ve come to talk to you and your little friends further out. If you’ve got any specific questions, do ask, but enough about me!

Gifts? I don’t have one for you at the moment But I’m sure I can think of something. [You can tell that the ink(ink? It certainly behaves in the same way, but it doesn’t seem to actually be it) fully dried before the next sentence was written, seemingly due to them taking a moment to think on it] Oh! I’ve got two ideas, though one is much easier than the other. Really do remember to say my name when you leave the letter out.

- Stardust 💫