James Anderson <arctusja@gmail.com>
to Kishitani Rin <kishitanirin@telexistence.jp>
Rin,
I'm going to miss you so much. I can't believe we've only known each other two years.
Remember the team's first Christmas? We packed into your apartment in Telexistence Tower. Bobby was stressing out about Petunia. You and Jacob got closer together. Ed was adorable with his octopus pillows. Amelia made us eggnogg with peas!
I really felt like we were a family. And I hope you felt that way too.
I've always had to keep things from the people close to me. I hid Will from my parents. I hid my powers from Will. Even in my first supers team, we kept our identities secret. The Westside Watch are the first people I could just be myself around.
And especially with you. Because you were so innocent, so honest, no matter what the world had thrown at you. And all I wanted was for you to be happy. To be treated with the same kindness you gave everyone else. I've never had a little brother. But I'd be pretty lucky to have had one like you.
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Kishitani Rin <kishitanirin@telexistence.jp>
to James Anderson <arctusja@gmail.com>
Hey James,
I'm sorry this took me so long to respond to.
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As you can imagine, I had a look to work through after everything that happened. I still do, but we're getting there. 'Every day is an opportunity to make a difference,' my Dad would always say. Kasane still repeats it every morning. Sounds nice, but sometimes I just wanna curl up and let everything wash over me! Sometimes you have to, I think. (Can't be heroes every day.)
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Christmas with you all will always remain one of my most treasured memories. I remember I spent the whole night before trying to set-up the fireworks for Jacob's surprise - it wasn't easy! There were ECHA patrols all night - Eversense nearly caught me!
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But it was worth it. Everyone gathered around the tree and the fireplace. The goofy Christmas sweaters we all wore. The terrible gifts, the terrible food, the terrible heist that followed!
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I wouldn't change a thing. (Except maybe Simon getting captured, but hey, can't win them all?)
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That whole house up there in the tower was so empty for so much of my life. And every bit of warmth I received outside of it, meant that the coldness of the empty rooms, the stacks of packed boxes, and the view of the world below, would just feel even colder when I returned.
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But that all changed with you, with everyone. I'm strong enough to face anything now, I think.
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Hey - speaking of Eversense before - did you hear what happened to her in Miami? I know with everything going on, you all probably aren't doing my superhero'ing (especially with how the world feels about it all). I just hope you're all not involved or in any danger. (Ngl I kinda worry what you'll do without me all!!!)
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Okay, me doing a Petunia is done! No more fussing. Amen, God Save the King, etc. etc.​
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I might not be very consistent with messaging, and I apologise for that. But it feels good to have someone like you James. I never had any siblings either, so to have someone who thinks of me as a brother - well it makes me really happy!
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It's the best gift Christmas could give.
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So, Merry Christmas James. Give everyone the biggest hugs for me! (Even Felix!! I'll know if you don't!)
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Your bro in Japan,
Rin.
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Forward: ?$?%% <slmarias@gr1ma.net>
I'll always be right behind you, Engels. I know what he did, and I know how we'll make him suffer as you have.
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No matter who he plays the victim to - we'll always know the truth of James Anderson. A liar and a fake. Just like 'The Public', just like 'Conscience' - like the rest of these fucking heroes.
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Remember, Engels; I'll be with you when you take back what's yours. Then, we'll find your peace.
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You have my word, and the entire family of the Super Liberation behind you.
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We love you, and you're safe with us. Stay strong.
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- Marias