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Hii šš this is the cutest thing Iāve seen
And abt DABI ?!?
Why is he so sweet heart in this
Iām afraid all of this would work on me!
pairing:Ā dabi + f!reader
word count:Ā 4381
cw:Ā getting to know each other (against your better intuition), flirting, bad flirting,some explicit language but nothing too bad, no quirk AU, dabi commits a crime or two
summary:Ā In which Dabi meant to text Toga instead of a random stranger. But these things happen, and you were never one to shy away from troublesome men. This whole thing is told entirely through text messages.
a/n: check out my AO3 for different formatting! :)
Mar 02Ā 10:07 PM
Unknown: Grab bleach while youāre out Unknown: And paper towels
You: who is this??
Unknown: So funny
You: u got the wrong number my guyĀ
Unknown: Shit Unknown: You donāt happen to have some bleach at your disposal rn?Ā
You: try the convenience store You: whereās the body at, anyways
Unknown: Ohara street by the fitness park, you should come check it out
You: sounds enticing You: iāve always wanted to be on a true crime podcast
You: sort of expected myself to be the alive one though
Unknown: I was taught that women tend to be smart about stranger danger and stuff Unknown: You're out to prove me wrong
You: howād you know iām a woman? š¤Ø
Unknown: U sound cute Unknown: And men donāt listen to true crime
You: thatās so sexist You: and correct You: you'd do numbers on reddit
Mar 03 00:16 AM
You: hey donāt leave now
Mar 03 00:34 AM
Unknown: Had a body to take care of
You: you didnāt wait for me? :(
Unknown: ⦠Unknown: Are u fr
You: ofc not You: i donāt hang out with edgelords
Unknown: Whatever u r probably boring anyways
You: entertaining enough for u to keep texting me
Unknown: We all have our moments of weaknessĀ
Mar 03 01:09 AM
Unknown: So wyd
You: you donāt have anybody else to bother?
Unknown: I do Unknown: I want to bother you tho
You: damn, whatād i do to deserve this
Unknown: Is that a complaint
You: i have uni tomorrow and ur buzzing keeps waking me up
Unknown: Mute your phone, stupidĀ
You: canāt mute unknown numbers
Unknown: Save this one then Unknown: Or block me idc
You: what name should i put it under
Unknown: DabiĀ
You: lmao i knew you were an edgelord
Dabi: Stfu
You: good night to you too
Mar 03Ā 07:58 AM
You: fuck
Mar 03 3:56 PM
Dabi: Did you miss me that badĀ
Mar 03 4:32 PM
You: i overslept and am blaming you entirely
Mar 03 5:19 PMĀ
Dabi: Sucks to be a useful member to society
You: why what do you do
Dabi: I'm actually a bit of a part-time freelancer, you regular uni folk just wouldn't get it
You: freelancing around ohara at 1 in the morning sounds like the truly fulfilling purpose we all long for You: did you just get up
Dabi: Hey nowĀ Dabi: YesĀ Dabi: Iām still in bed technically, looking at the ceiling fan is so interesting when I don't want to move a muscle
You: you are everything I am jealous of
Dabi: I promise you itās not that goodĀ
You: first time a guyās been honest right away. i applaud u
Dabi: Omg no wayĀ
Mar 03 5:40 PM
You: no way what
Dabi: No way you said something wittyĀ
Dabi: Maybe youāre fun after all
You: iāll have u know that deep down, iām just a fragile being trying to make it thru this bitch of a world, running on fumes and caffeine all while chasing a childhood dream that i'll never be able to reach anyways because of my parents' expectations of me crushing my soul
Dabi: Damn, being vulnerable alreadyĀ
You: your turn
Dabi: Iām not sad. My life is great and my parents never expected anything of me
Dabi: That was a lieĀ
You: so youāre a liar
Dabi: I suppose I might be
You: that counts as being vulnerable. iām so proud of us. <3
Mar 03 9:12 PM
You: you probably have daddy issues
Mar 03 11:34 PMĀ
Dabi: Mind your businessĀ
You: so iām right
Dabi: Nosy sounds more like it
You: thatās a yes then
Dabi: When I tell you he SUCKS so badĀ
You: LMAO You: iām guessing you donāt particularly like your family then
Dabi: It's not the type of stuff I'd tell anybody, especially not to some nosy individual whose number is one or two digits off
You: alright iāll stop digging You: wait how old are you You: am i talking to some 50 y/o dude You: please no
Mar 04 00:02 AM
Dabi: Chill Iām 48
Mar 04 00:06 AMĀ
You: say sike right now You: if u rly are then iām half your age
Dabi: You thought Dabi: Are you actually 24 tho
You: give or take a few days lol
Dabi: Whenās your birthdayĀ
You: do you want my social and tax numbers while weāre at it
Dabi: Stfu I wanna see if Iām olderĀ
You: 𤨠You: itās at the end of this month
Dabi: BabyĀ
You: are u flirting with me or insulting me
Dabi: Canāt I be doing bothĀ
Mar 04 06:30 AM
You: love me a guy who can multitask You: did you ever get your bleach and paper towels
Mar 04 11:11 AM
You: itās 11:11 make a wish
Mar 04 2:02 PM
You: my wish is that youād commit to a humane sleeping schedule
Mar 04 2:59 PMĀ
Dabi: Anybody hear sumĀ
You: i heard youāre a lazy bitch You: who doesnāt even do his own grocery shopping
Dabi: Maybe I do. Maybe I got the bleach all on my own like a big boy
You: X
Dabi: What's that mean
You: X for doubt You: itās a meme
Dabi: Here I thought we were about to get spicy š
You: ew
Dabi: I was jokingĀ Dabi: ā¦unlessĀ
You: has anybody ever told you that your flirting is immaculate
Mar 04 7:10 PM
Dabi: What do you studyĀ
You: are you trying to find out my location
Dabi: Let it be known Iām terrible at geography and if I wanted to stalk you I'd already be on it
You: thatās a consolation You: forensic science You: i actually canāt wait for the semester to be over bc my professor is one of the most annoying individuals i have ever had the displeasure of meeting
Dabi: So you do have bleachĀ
You: never said i didnāt
Dabi: What do I have to do to make the list of annoying individuals. What's my current score
You: we havenāt met You: and iām not sure if iād survive u
Dabi: You have a point, I'm super nice tho
You: bet You: are you handsome You: asking for a friend You: the handsome ones are usually more annoying
Dabi: I'll say Iām frighteningly unique-lookingĀ
You: ...well played
Mar 04 10:09 PMĀ
Dabi: My boss is making me do errand work in the morning like I'm some kind of functioning human being with principles Dabi: The next piercing Iām getting is a lobotomyĀ
You: thought you were āfreelancingā
Dabi: Freelancing only gets you so far. You'll understand when you're my age
You: can't imagine what the back pain must be like You: do you have a tongue piercing š
Dabi: Perhaps I do
You: u r so mysterious You: tell me an opinionĀ
Dabi: Mint ice cream makes my teeth feel weirdĀ
You: thatās not an opinionĀ
Dabi: Alright, more foods should have mint in them. And coriander. I want to make things inedible for 80% of the human population
You: nvm keep your opinions to yourselfĀ
Mar 05 02:26 AM
Dabi: I've gotta burn this number. Txt u in a fewĀ
Mar 05 05:16 AM
You: what are you, some kind of druglord This message could not be delivered.
You: I knew it This message could not be delivered.
Mar 0512:03 PM
You: ayo are you still there This message could not be delivered.
You: this is only funny if you come clean right now This message could not be delivered.
Mar 05 4:16 PM
You: "text you in a few" minutes? hours? days? This message could not be delivered.
You: just know that if it takes to long i'll forget about u This message could not be delivered.
You: won't even miss u This message could not be delivered.
Mar 06 09:00 AM
You: hello is this thing on This message could not be delivered.
Mar 07 3:15 PM
You: my social security number is 6007 0023 6799 0324 This message could not be delivered.
Mar 07 8:46 PM
You: eggs, vinegar, panko, sprite, sliced ham, parmesan, deodorant sencha if they have the good one ground pepper, lemon juice This message could not be delivered.
Mar 08 04:44 AM
Unknown: Am I still the man of ur dreams
You: I'm killing you You: violently
Unknown: I was hoping softly Unknown: With your song
You: are these messages being monitored You: am i a suspect
Unknown: If they were, could I write that I'm a ruthless baby killer anti-government fuck the police pro abortion the prime minister is an idiot bomb. bomb at the airport, terrorism, detonate Unknown: I guess now they are
Dabi was added as a contact.
You: just when i thought i'd have to find another witty asshole with a tongue piercing
Dabi: Aw you missed me Dabi: Does my tongue piercing make me hot be honest
You: what are my chances of getting an explanation for the past few days You: are u a murderer fr, that would be so cool You: i totally didn't use our abandoned chat as a grocery list btw
Dabi: The only thing I slay is pussy š
You: somehow i have doubts about that statement You: animal abuse is no joke
Dabi: I'm thinking of a number between 1 and 100, if you guess it correctly I'll tell u everything
You: 69
Mar 08 08:21 AM
Dabi: It was 72 Dabi: Because you were so close I'll give u one free question. But I want another one in return
You: you're a dirty little gremlin who plays dirty little games You:: do i get to ask a follow-up question
Dabi: No
You: in that case You: which of the following activities did you partake in? 1.) vandalism 2.) drug dealing 3.) drug trafficking 4.) violent crimes 5.) violent crimes that resulted in the death of one or more individuals 6.) assisting someone in a violent crime 7.) assisting someone in a non-violent crime 8.) theft 9.) robbery 10.) hate crimes against a minority 11.) politically motivated acts of defiance 12.) consumption of illegal substances 13.) running and/or hiding from law enforcement 14.) domestic terrorism 15.) human trafficking 16.) money laundering 17.) having a good time
Dabi: What the fuck Dabi: What is this, a multiple choice? Dabi: 1, 4, 6, 7, 8, 13 Dabi: My turn Dabi: What's your favourite food
You: fr, just like that You: that's your one question out of everything you could ask? am i really that boring
Dabi: I ask what I ask
You: spicy miso ramen with minced pork You: can we go back to the part where you ran from law enforcement
Dabi: Don't we all have demons that we run from Dabi: Mine are just a bit more persistent
Mar 08 10:52 AM
You: i want another question
Dabi: If you come up with one that's not related to the past few days, go ahead
You: fine i'll take it You: have you ever been caught and gotten in legal trouble for one of your⦠dubious activities
Dabi: Yeah
You: ā¦and?
Dabi: That's another question. Gonna trade?
You: fine
Dabi: When I was 16, two Officers Of The Law š· caught me dumpster diving behind a 7/11 Dabi: The dumpster diving wasn't the crime but because it was on private property they charged me with trespassing
You: damn, that's a lot of truth from u in just two sentences You: i wanna know ur tragic backstory so bad
Dabi: You could try to get me all sentimental for the 6 minutes after really good sex before the post nut clarity sets in
You: uh huh, taking notes You: anyway. you get one question. think hard
Dabi: If you couldn't have minced pork on your ramen, what would your second topping choice be
You: you're impossible
Mar 08 1:27 PM
You: tori karaage or extra ni-tamago i guess
Mar 08 2:23 PM
Dabi: Doesn't the Karaage lose its crispiness if it's in the broth for too long Dabi: I wouldn't know
You: please let me recommend you a good ramen place, you seem like you'd need it
Dabi: You have no idea. Take me out
You: like romantically? or are you asking me to murder you
Dabi: I love surprises
You: i just laughed out loud in the middle of my lecture
Mar 08 7:18 PM
Dabi: Need your forensic expertise for a sec
You: ā¦oh no
Dabi: It's a purely hypothetical scenario
You: alright lay it on me big boy
Dabi: If a 176 cm tall and 67 kg heavy person were to climb over a 4,60 meter high fence that has electrical wiring on it Dabi: What would the most likely way for them to die be?
You: this is not forensic at all You: how strong is the electricity You: is there a way to shut it off You: where would you hold onto the fence You: can it be damaged
Dabi: Not me, a 176 cm tall and 67 kg heavy person
You: where would THE 176 CM TALL AND 67 KG HEAVY PERSON HOLD ONTO THE FENCE
Dabi: The only points that provide decent grip surface are the hooks holding the wires in place
You: so the most likely way to die would be electrocution You: will that be all
Dabi: How would one determine whether the electricity has been properly shut off Dabi: In the theoretical scenario that you couldn't get close enough to hear
You: the 176 cm tall and 67 kg heavy person should tap the wiring from the bottom with the back of their hand You: that way their fingers curl downwards and not around the wire You: so the person won't DIE from ELECTROCUTION
Mar 09 00:08 AM
Dabi: Excellent Dabi: Gonna do some field research Dabi: Will report back in maybe a day
Mar 09 08:01 AM
You: i'm gonna be so mad if you die before you've had decent karaage This message could not be delivered.
Mar 11 6:10 PM
Unknown:Ā So it turns out that the person did not have to climb the fence after all. Pliers are such useful tools Unknown:Ā Thanks for the electricity tip tho
Mar 11 6:39 PM
Dabi was added as a contact.
You:Ā you're so hot when you're aliveĀ
Mar 11 9:14 PM
Dabi:Ā Do u think I'm a catch š
You: judging by the way law enforcement is trying to get their hands on you, i'd say you're pretty slippery
Dabi:Ā The slipperiest Dabi:Ā You couldn't handle me
You:Ā i'd trap you using cheese and a paper boxĀ You: put you in a jar and turn you into spicy miso brothĀ
Dabi:Ā Would you hold the jar tight at night and tell me everything's going to be okayĀ
You:Ā of courseĀ
Dabi:Ā I'm liking this scenarioĀ
Mar 12 01:07 AMĀ
Dabi:Ā Ever thought about what Mint Karaage would taste like
Mar 12 01:23 AM
You:Ā i need uĀ
Dabi:Ā Tell me more
You:Ā to shut your mouth
Dabi:Ā Are you trying to romance me
Mar 12 07:15 AM
You:Ā i'm actually so upset right nowĀ You:Ā can i vent
Mar 12 07:27 AM
Dabi:Ā Listening Dabi:Ā Am I gonna have to get the tissues out
You:Ā you're not empathetic enough for thatĀ
Dabi:Ā How would you knowĀ
You:Ā call it a woman's intuitionĀ You:Ā i just need someone to bother about my hot girl troubles
Dabi:Ā Let's hear it girlĀ Dabi:Ā Men ain't shit š
You:Ā damn right they aren't You:Ā but unrelated to that You:Ā i ran out of my medication a few days ago and thought if i stretched the remaining 3 pills to last me 6 days i'd be able to make it till the end of the weekĀ You:Ā now my doctor's office is closed and i can't seem to get an appointment anywhere You:Ā and i'm super jittery and on edge and almost had a panic attack just trying to make coffee
Dabi:Ā What type of medicationĀ
You:Ā Ativan You:Ā it's prescription only
Dabi:Ā Nothing is ever "prescription only"Ā
You:Ā i'm not gonna try some experimential backalley drug You:Ā just feel like dying rn
Dabi:Ā Who said anything about backalley? You actually came to the right guy for thisĀ Dabi:Ā What's the name of the nearest druggeryĀ
You: ...fukuju pharmacy
Dabi:Ā So I've been talking to a Setagaya girlĀ
You:Ā only moved here for uni, hate to disappoint if ur expecting a wealthy maidenĀ
Mar 12 10:02 AM
Dabi:Ā Don't you feel like getting a snack from the vending machineĀ Dabi:Ā Specifically the one next to the pharmacyĀ Dabi:Ā A bag of skittles sounds nice, doesn't it?
You:Ā ? ? ?
Mar 12 10:34 AMĀ
You:Ā did you commit a crime for meĀ You:Ā how did you get your hands on actual fucking Ativan this fast
Dabi:Ā I don't kiss and tell
You: did you follow me homeĀ You:Ā is this how i die
Dabi:Ā You make it so hard to be nice to you Dabi:Ā What do you think I am, a creep
You:Ā if you were here i'd suck you off so good rn
Dabi:Ā Whore Dabi:Ā (Respectfully)
You: lmao ur right You: thank you for real though
Dabi:Ā Stfu
Mar 12 1:33 PM
Dabi: Do u like cats
You:Ā yes
Dabi sent an image.
Dabi:Ā Noodle thieving menaceĀ
You:Ā š„¹ You:Ā that has got to be the fattest street cat iāve ever seen
Dabi:Ā Heās hella fastĀ
You: how does it feel to be the one chasing the culprit for once
Dabi:Ā Not nearly as thrilling as being the one committing the crimeĀ
Mar 13 00:00 AM
Unknown:Ā Congratulations! You have been selected as an eligible member for a free trial of Osaka Daily Post. Unknown:Ā If you would like information about your benefits, reply 'BENEFIT' Unknown:Ā If you would like to stop receiving these messages, reply 'STOP'Ā
You:Ā i know it's you shithead
Unknown:Ā Your message could not be processed.Ā
You:Ā this is the unfunniest you've ever been ngl
Unknown:Ā Your message could not be processed.Ā
You: you're truly one of the most annoying individuals in my life
Unknown:Ā Your message could not be processed.Ā
You:Ā STOP
Unknown:Ā LMAO you thought
Dabi was saved as a contact.Ā
You: i'm reconsidering if the tongue piercing is really worth it š¤
Mar 13 04:55 AM
Dabi: Any particular reason why you chose forensicsĀ
Mar 13 06:09 AM
You:Ā i've always admired criminals but been to scared to become one You: and if i know about psychotic assholes it might help me to steer clear of them, or so i thought
Dabi:Ā Is it working
You:Ā evidently not
Dabi:Ā Use me in ur thesisĀ Dabi:Ā I'll be your lab rat
You:Ā nah you're more beneficial to me when you're not stuck behind bars You:Ā what do you have me saved as in your phone
Dabi:Ā I don't save contactsĀ Dabi:Ā Especially not yoursĀ Dabi:Ā You mean nothing to meĀ
You:Ā aww do you know my number by heart, that's adorable You:Ā i'm kinda genuinely impressed at how persistent you are at bothering me, it's almost like you like me or smth
Dabi:Ā No fr though lmao if anybody finds my phone you'd be on a list
You:Ā do u delete these chats
Dabi:Ā Always
You:Ā that's so romantic You:Ā admit it you're actually a softie
Dabi:Ā Would that make you more interested in meĀ Dabi:Ā Then I'm the softestĀ
You: what do i need to do to make you the hardest
Dabi:Ā ... Dabi:Ā There's absolutely no correct way for me to respond to thatĀ Dabi:Ā You've left me speechlessĀ
You:Ā š„µš„µ
Dabi:Ā What's your worst qualityĀ Dabi:Ā Besides being an irresistible smartassĀ Dabi:Ā *irritatingĀ
You:Ā was that a freudian slip You:Ā you're so obsessed with me it's adorable
Dabi:Ā Proving my point so diligentlyĀ
You:Ā you don't seem like the kind of person who would use words like 'diligently' You:Ā i'm rather talkative at times You:Ā to the point where it gets unbearable to listen to me
Dabi:Ā I never would've guessed
You:Ā what's yours? You:Ā besides the obvious
Dabi:Ā Still putting up with youĀ
Mar 13 7:45 PM
Dabi:Ā WydĀ
You: i burned my rice a little You:Ā but it's edible
Dabi:Ā Don't you have a rice cooker? Who raised youĀ
You:Ā my very strict but sweet and committed grandmother who made the best teriyaki salmon in the whole world You:Ā i'd kill another human being to eat her home cooked food one more time
Dabi:Ā So your parents ain't shit eitherĀ
You:Ā eh, they're alright You:Ā they're Business People overseas and aren't around a whole lot, means i get my own place though You:Ā so i can have visitors at any desired hour š
Dabi:Ā Omg sick Dabi:Ā Me next
You:Ā it was implied
Mar 13 11:11 PM
Dabi:Ā Ok but do u actually wanna meet up sometimeĀ Dabi:Ā No strings attached ofcĀ
You:Ā i'm down
Dabi:Ā What if I'm a creep after all
You: if anything, it means i won't have to attend my lecture about carbon dots tmrw
Dabi:Ā I can't tomorrowĀ Dabi:Ā What about the day after Dabi:Ā I'll give u my credit card info if it makes you feel more safe, don't bother trying to buy anything with it tho, you'll be disappointed
You:Ā you may not show it a whole lot, but are you actually a considerate person? You:Ā the day after sounds good
Dabi:Ā Preem
You:Ā oreryu shio ramen, right by harajuku station You:Ā about time you had some good karaage You:Ā my treat You:Ā unless that's too far away for u
Dabi:Ā I would fly across the world for u Dabi:Ā Yes Harajuku works fine
Mar 14 08:49 AM
You:Ā how will i recognise u You:Ā what do u look like
Dabi:Ā As my dad once said. I'm impossible to missĀ
You:Ā i laughed
Dabi:Ā Guess it was all worth it thenĀ Dabi:Ā Do tattoos scare you
You:Ā i was gonna ask cause there's no way you got only a tongue piercing and nothing else You: stand there with your tongue out
Dabi:Ā Shouldn't we at least get to know each other before š³
You:Ā don't get any ideasĀ You:Ā i don't intend to fuck u You:Ā ...for now
Dabi:Ā That's a relief, I thought I might have to file a restraining order afterwardsĀ
Mar 14 1:42 PMĀ
Dabi sent an image.Ā
Dabi:Ā If u see this guy u can still run the other wayĀ
You:Ā hhh fuck You:Ā are u trying to intimidate me You:Ā how do you have so many tattoos but no bedframe
Dabi:Ā Cut me some slack, I just moved into this placeĀ
You:Ā fair warning i'm not as hot as u
Dabi:Ā BetĀ
You sent an image.Ā
Dabi:Ā Why do women always lie. I thought you were better. I thought you were different
You:Ā š³ You:Ā i'm actually worse
Dabi:Ā We're such a good match
You:Ā don't get ahead of urself. u r still a guy with no bedframe
Dabi:Ā Please shut up
Mar 14 4:16 PM
Dabi:Ā To be clear I'm not bringing flowers or anythingĀ Dabi:Ā And I'm actually willing to let you pay this time lolĀ
You:Ā you have such a unique way with wordsĀ
Dabi:Ā A bit tight on money rn but I'll pay u back some other wayĀ
You:Ā can we make that the first line in our sextapeĀ You:Ā dw i said it's my treat and i mean it You:Ā does that make you feel emasculated
Dabi:Ā Who would I be to say no to free food tf Dabi:Ā If there's a next time I can take you out for drinksĀ Dabi:Ā Nothing fancy but an old friend of mine owns a bar downtown and his girlfriend mixes a killer muleĀ
You:Ā if you're gonna poison me after gaining my trust over my favourite food i will be incredibly sadĀ
Dabi:Ā Give me some credit here. I'm trusting u to not rat me out to law enforcementĀ
You:Ā you're giving me ideas You:Ā is there a bounty on your head
Dabi:Ā I'm not that importantĀ
Mar 14 9:44 PM
You:Ā so you're just too good to get caught
Dabi:Ā Both flattering and factually correct Dabi:Ā For the record I've never harmed anybody that didn't deserve itĀ
You:Ā thanks for clarifyingĀ You:Ā i feel so safe nowĀ
Dabi:Ā AnytimeĀ Dabi:Ā If you're having second thoughts lmk before 10 am so I won't spend time getting ready for nothingĀ
You: 10 am is crazyĀ You:Ā u r so vainĀ
Dabi:Ā Alright then I won't š
You:Ā i take it back You: be pretty for me
Mar 15 5:30 AM
You:Ā can't sleepĀ
Mar 15 7:12 AM
Dabi:Ā How the turntablesĀ Dabi:Ā Are you alright
You:Ā yesĀ You:Ā it's the good kind of sleeplessĀ
Dabi:Ā It's fine if you're having second thoughts, I won't hold it against you at allĀ Dabi:Ā Just texting like this is nice too
You:Ā fuck no i wanna meet the man behind the screen You:Ā the myth, the legend, the crimelord himselfĀ
Dabi:Ā I'm never showing consideration for ur wellbeing ever againĀ
You:Ā should've ghosted me before i got attached
Mar 15 9:54 AM
Dabi:Ā Last chance to bail gracefullyĀ Ā
You:Ā you make it so temptingĀ
Dabi:Ā Getting out of bed thenĀ
You:Ā it's not a bed if it doesn't have a bedframe
Dabi:Ā Shut, and I mean this in the gentlest way possible, the hell your mouth
Mar 15 12:08 PM
Dabi sent a location pin.
Dabi:Ā Is this the place
You:Ā that's the oneĀ You:Ā be there in a few minutesĀ
Dabi:Ā I'm waiting outsideĀ
Mar 15 12:13 PM
You:Ā omg i think i see u You:Ā im shy
Dabi:Ā U literally have so much blackmail material on meĀ
You:Ā give me a second You:Ā alright I'm coming over This message could not be delivered.