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You shouldn't talk about feeling selfish simply because you get so many "one word usernames." It's not really something worth feeling selfish about, I'd say.

As for mine, it's better than what it could have been.

It's good to see you've grown so much, at least. I'm sure you'll leave me here to be covered with dust and cobwebs, then to decay, then to rot, or maybe simply pull out only to talk to students or my wife.

At least you don't have time for any more games. I'm too old and tired for them, thanks.

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At least yours settled with one.

[Old, tired, and been around the block long enough to not be shocked out of his skin at seeing lovely Lily alive and walking about.]

You mean yours has several for you?

Yes, though they are for a younger me. Sadly mine wants to waste money to get a certain one that will require a nametokenthingie.

You're quite young now, though, I'm thinking, yes?

That requires spending money, though. Are they willing to do that?

As old as I'll ever be, if she doesn't go with some alternate universe.

That's what I've been telling her, but she still wants it.

There seem to be a good deal of those running around. Alternate universes, that is. There's nothing quite so baffling as Lucius Malfoy's son calling you by a nickname and talking about how you became friends.

[Or the Harrys he's met...]

If she's got the extra money, I suppose it's not so terrible.

Well, if you have to be dragged out of retirement, at least it's to talk to your loved ones, hm?

[He quirks an eyebrow, but that's it.]

There is that, yes.

It's not so bad, then, really. At least yours are a fairly popular group, still.

That can be a drawback, though. So many of us wizards and witches running around, seems like Muggles aren't surprised in the least anymore.

'Muggles'. .. Isn't that a good thing, though? No one's trying to hurt you.

[ a pause, wincing slightly. ]

Unless you count the writers' usual brand of sadism.

[Oh dear, he hadn't thought of writer's sadism until now, thank you very much, Ganymede.]

There are those who are willing to another for a myriad of reasons. Mine just happens to have succeeded, but it probably won't stop them from intending on doing it again.

[ you're welcome, remus. C: ]

Well, I suppose I don't have to say 'be careful'. Still.. really, no games for you?

[o u greeks! o9]

I haven't been in any games in a long, long time, and I'm quite the better off for it.

[ tragedy's kind of their thing okok. ]

Even if your wife and son were there?

[ WAIT WHAT ]

I would be interested, yes [extremely so] but that doesn't mean she has the time [lies]. Where is it?

[ he holds up his hands in a placating gesture, shaking his head slightly. ]

It was just a question, I'm sorry. I know how miserable it can be, being separated from your loved ones.

[He can't imagine his wife and son being together. He can't imagine his son being grown. Things he won't ever see; at least, not on the walking, waking world.]

Miserable? Yes, it's quite unpleasant. It just sounds like complaining going further into it, though.

It's hardly so minor as a complaint. You love them and miss them, there's nothing wrong with that.

[ it's been thousands of years and he still misses his own family, after all. ]

[...it seems those beloved by the gods would have those problems, yes. That is quite the tragedy indeed.]

I am not the first, nor will I be the last.

...I'm sorry, do I know you? You seem to be more invested in my life than I would think a total stranger would rightly be.

[ a startled laugh. ]

No, I'm sorry, I don't mean to be so nosy. My writer's quite fond of your.. ah.. 'canon', so I probably know more than I should.

Ahhh, yes. That does tend to happen, what with it being popular, as you so called it. And your writer doesn't "play" anyone from said canon?

[Remus' own needed quite a bit of encouragement to play anyone, so he's not about to judge.]

Well, she used to. I'm afraid it's been a while, and Mister Snape isn't particularly agreeable to begin with.

[ a pause, then he offers a small, polite nod. ]

My name is Ganymede, by the way. It's lovely to meet you.

[His eyebrows lift, thinned as they are. The name's not at all out of place where he's from, but the idea that this poor man shares a space with Severus...]

No, he's really not.

Remus Lupin, and the same to you, Ganymede. A family name, perhaps?

No, I'm afraid not. At least, not in the way you might be thinking. [ his expression might be edging toward embarrassment, now. ] I'm very much Zeus' Ganymede.

[He doesn't even want to ask about that. He's been around too long to know when something's really off limits.]

...Merlin's beard, you are?

Too old for adventures, Moony?

Never thought I'd see the day.

[OSHI—]

Things change when you get into your late thirties, Wormtail. From aches and pains to state of mind...call it "maturing."

You do see the day, don't worry about that.

Now, Moony, I'm shocked. You have such little faith in yourself and that Mundane of yours, you'd think you were preparing for your funeral.

[...ouch. He almost winces but manages to just control it.]

I didn't know people got the chance to prepare for their funeral. Usually one is dead when that occurs, you know.

Well, I suppose that's the point of wills then, isn't it? To make at least some preparation. But enough of this, it's far too morbid for my liking. Doing all right? All things considered, that is.

[Gosh, Sirius, just rub it in his face, why don't you?]

How am I doing? Astounding, I suppose. Haven't seen you in a while, though. At least, not...like you are now. Lots of young yous running around, though. Kind of makes a man feel old the first few times.

(He laughs a bark like laugh)

Well, can't say I blame them, really. I expect it's hard to resist my younger self, what with all that charm. I've seen a fair few of yourself as well. Certainly brings back some memories.

[Now he really can't hide that wince.]

Yes, you and your charm, me and my...lack thereof. Don't really see what's so fascinating about me in school. Or, me in general, but these mundanes all have their own perspectives, just like anyone else.

...where are you from? Before you were brought out to play, that is.

(What smile there was on Sirius' face fades slightly at that wince. He doesn't show his concern completely, though.)

They're a strange lot, these mundanes, but I'm not entirely surprised you're so popular. After all, what would have happened to the school if we didn't have you? I expect we would have blown the entire thing up eventually. Frankly, I'm disappointed you've forgotten the importance of your presence.

(And now what was left of the smile fades completely, replaced by a look of scorn.)

Still stuck in my bloody parents' house, unfortunately. Seems to be getting darker every day, and that's mostly due to the dust that keeps piling up around here. What about you?

[Is that Sirius talk for "you're popular because James and I were popular and you made sure we were more awesome by containing us from time to time so that we actually managed to survive all seven years without our wands being snapped"? Either way, the withering look Remus gives isn't entirely believable with that twinkle in his eyes.]

Forgotten? Oh, no, I haven't. Perhaps it's more the absence of that presence at certain times that's muddied things up a bit. Things happen to your mind when you get to be old like us, Padfoot.

[Yes, because the thirties are ancient in wizarding times.]

Me? Er, from a few years after that, actually. [He looks on his hands, counting, only seeking something physical so he doesn't give anything away in look] Two years.

(NO IT'S SIRIUS TALK FOR--okay yeah, that's Sirius talk for the aforementioned translation. THANKS FOR YOUR HELP MOONY YOU WERE THE BEST. At any rate, Sirius smirks a bit.)

Old like us? I always knew you were an old man at heart, Moony, but there is such a thing as taking that too literally. More like things happen to your mind when events like the current ones occur.

(He pauses, but quickly moves on.)

Two years? Bloody hell, that would explain the mentioned wife, then. Which reminds me, when exactly were you going to mention her to me? I think I have a right to know if one of my best mates is getting married, or has been!

[Yeah, yeah, he didn't get any medals for it, but he did what he could.

But at Sirius' last bit, everything else is overlooked and Remus fidgets slightly, uncertain of how he'll take this.]

I married Tonks, Sirius. You know, your cousin.

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Adult!Sirius! My day, it is made!

DRTHRS it isn't often I get to play him so this is exciting!

I love them all as adults, but it's hard to find many, so exciting for me, too!

;sdfj ugh yes! I do too! It is surprisingly hard to find them as adults!

I've always played him as an adult. Where have you been all this time? ;;

Oh really?? Adult!Sirius is fairly new to me but I always wanted to try him out ;;!

I fully support more adult Marauders :D

Yes, as do I! :D

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