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The Voice Mail Meme

1. Your character just missed a call! Bummer. Was it their work number or their personal phone? What's their voice mail message sound like? Do they have an embarrassing ringtone? Say so in your comment! 

2. Others tag in with a message (or more) that they left after the tone! Is it late at night, or way too early in the morning? Was it was urgent or did they just want to say hi? Maybe they're not impressed with your character's answering machine message. Maybe it's just... heavy... breathing...

3. Call them back! (...or don't if it was the last one!) Text them a quick message if you're busy. Get caught up in phone tag if you keep missing each other's calls. Or, fuck calls, just arrange to meet up somewhere - even surprise them with a visit! Or... just ignore them entirely if you're avoiding them. Never mind that they left twelve messages on your phone...

4. Remember to say something after the beep!

[Beep!]

Comments

Kira Hiroto | Inazuma Eleven GO | OTA

[starliner]

[Ring... ring... ring... ring... huh, he's not picking up his cell. Maybe he's working late!]

Hi there, you've reached the Hiroto Hotline! Heheh. I'm probably at work or with the kids right now. Sorry I missed you, but leave a message after the beep and I'll be sure to get back to you as soon as I can~!

Done. ...Hey, Ryuuji, how do I turn the thing off? Hit this button, ri--

[Beeeeeeeeeeeep.]

Storm, X-Men Films (ota)

[windriding]

You've reached the Xavier Institute for Higher Learning. We can't take your call right now, but please leave a message after the beep and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you, and have a good day!

[Here's hoping you're not a prank caller! But for her personal number:]

Hello, this is Ororo speaking. I am unavailable at the moment, but please feel free to leave a message and I will return your call as soon as I am able to. Thank you.

[humantorch]

Hey, this is Johnny Storm of the Fantastic Four. You might have heard about me because I'm kind of a big deal. Anyway, I've got some questions about your school. Call me back.

Seta Souji | Persona 4 | OTA

[aceofknaves]

[There's the sound of something frying in the background -- spattering oil and the hiss of water evaporating. Someone's busy.]

Hi, I can't come to the phone right now, so please leave a message. I'll get back to you as soon as I can.

[chairguillotine]

Heeeey, Senpai, it's Kanji. I, uh... I know you're busy, but I'm pretty sure I left something important at your house and reeeaaally need it back. Call me when you got a sec, alright? Thanks!

Steve Rogers | MCU | OTA

[puncheshitlerforjustice]

[It's hard to answer the phone when you're an Avenger]

You have reached the voice mail of Captain Steve Rogers. Please leave your name and a short message after the tone and I will get back to you as soon as possible.

[cheeseburgermarvel]

Steve! This is extremely important! It has to do with art. Call me back as soon as you're not in danger.

google || yeah idk || ota

[googols]

[ google voice, anyone? ]

Hi there, and thanks for calling! I can't pick up the phone right now, but feel free to leave a message or text me if you're able.

Nagisa Hazuki - Free! Iwatobi Swim Club - ota

[movesfast]

Hi! This is Nagisa! Looks like you missed me! Leave a message or text me, and I'll get back to you! Thanks!

[Nice and cheery. He might be in class. Or swimming. Or ignoring his phone. Or trespassing somewhere. Again.]

[sharkdere]

Nagisa. Pick up. Damnit, it's important!

Castiel | Supernatural

[itsfunnierinenochian]

[In a automated female's voice]You've reached the voice mail of [Suddenly, a gruff male's voice comes through the speaker] I don't understand. Why...Why do you want me to say my name? [And then there's the sound of numbers being dialed at random.]

Alternatively, you can Listen to it for yourself.

Sherlock Holmes | BBC Sherlock | OTA

[consult]

Sherlock Holmes. Though you have gone out of your way to take the time to dial my number and call me, do not expect for me to offer the same "kindness" in return.

Re: Sherlock Holmes | BBC Sherlock | OTA

[beg_twice]

[Just two rather breathy words]

Hello, cheekbones.

Norman Jayden - Heavy Rain - ota

[goddamnrain]

[Professional:]

You've reached Special Agent Norman Jayden. I can't get to the phone right now, so leave me a detailed message with your name, number, and reason for your call, and I'll return it as soon as possible. If this is an emergency, please hang up and dial 9-1-1.

[His voice is even, his words enunciated, even with the accent. It's probably been recorded fifty times to get it that pitch perfect.]


[Private:]

[The number is an entirely different one than his professional phone, and it isn't Norman's voice. It's the pre-recorded message.

Anyone tracing a call will find only a burner at the other end.]

The number you have dialed, 202-555-3782, is not available. Please leave a message after the beep.

Lindsey | Lucky number slevin - OPEN

[deceptivelytall]

Hey, this is Lindsey. I can't pick up the phone right now, but I'll get back to you as soon as possible.

Well hello there

[andyougoleft]

[He's silent for several moments. He shouldn't have called. Getting her voicemail doesn't reassure him at all, and he can't leave a message or Goodkat will know. The police, when they check her messages, will have a way to tie him here.

He'll have to trust that she's okay and she knows. He hangs up without saying anything.]

Rise Kujikawa | Persona 4

[tofus]

"Heeeeeey~ Kujikawa Rise here. Leave a message and I'll get right back to ya~! ♥"

[steelnerves]

Hey, Rise. I was wondering if you were doing anything today, get back to me if you can. Later.

Ellie Harrison | Avalon High (novel)

[ladyofshallnot]

Hey, you've reached Ellie. Sorry I missed your call, but leave a message and I'll get back to you ASAP.

Iris Simpkins - The Holiday

[cornyinmylife]

Yes, hello. This is Iris Simpkins. I'm very sorry that I missed your call but I would be happy to get back to you. Please leave a message and I'll return your call as soon as humanly possible. Thank you.

Ferox Cousland | Dragon Age OC | Open

[feroxalgere]

You have reached the voice mail of Ferox A Cousland.

Press one if you would like to leave a message for the king of Ferelden.

Press two to leave a message for Ferelden Warden Commander.

Press three to leave a message for Teyrn Cousland.

Press four to leave a message in the general mailbox for any other Ferox along with a short description of the man you are looking for.

Johnny | Hotel Transylvania

[backpacks]

He-eeey. Johnny here. Bummer that I missed your call, but I will totally get back to you as soon as I can. You know what to do when you hear the beep.

Waver Velvet/Lord El Melloi II | Fate/zero | OTA

[gordianknots]

This is Waver. Please leave a message, and I'll reply within a reasonable amount of time. If the matter is urgent, please e-mail or utilize SMS. Thank you.

Anthea | Sherlock

[ignoringjohn]

Anthea is not in. You make speak your message at the tone. Your message will be sent as a text or e-mail to the person you are trying to reach along with the number you are calling from. If you would like to send a fax, please do so now.

Noah Puckerman | Glee

[ambadassador]

Hey, it's the Puckster. Probably off doing your mom. Leave one.

[canthaveme]

[Loooong pause.]

Charming, Noah. Absolutely charming.

anderson | sherlock

[inputs]

Leave a message. [ Nasally and simple. Beeeeeeeeep. ]

[crimetattler]

Hello, sweetie. Remember the American in that club you made?

I was wondering if I could get your theories on Sherlock's death.

Jesse Pinkman | Breaking Bad | SO SORRY, I COULDN'T RESIST

[theblowfish]

Yo yo yo 3-to-the-3 to the 6-to-the-9. Representin' the ABQ. What up, biatch? Leave it at the tone.

[vakna]

[There is delay as she tries to make sense of the message—if it's a dialect, or cryptic riddle—before dismissing it entirely.]

... Hello, Mr. Pinkman. I received your phone number from a friend. Perhaps you can help me. That is all.

Molly | Sherlock

[lionhearted_girl]

St. Bart's Forensics Department:
This is the phone of Doctor Hooper. If you are calling regarding an autopsy report, after stating your name and e-mail address, please leave the name of the person whose report you are expecting. Please note that no report will be released until it is reviewed by the head of the Forensics Department.

Personal:
This is Molly, I'm out. Please leave a message and say hi to Toby because he's listening. *Meow*

Kuriyama Mirai || Kyoukai no Kanata

[fuyukai_desu]

Hey! This is Mirai. Sorry I couldn't get to the phone. But if you leave a message I'll get back to you as soon as I can! So leave your message at the beep. [ Short and sweet. She's probably doing... Something. ]

Samus Aran | Metroid | OTA

[thechozonone]

[When called, all that's heard is 'Leave a message' in a female voice followed by a beep. Yep, real simple. Presumably anyone calling has some sort of professional/bounty hunter business to discuss.

She doesn't really have any personal matters and even less that channel through the phone but it's possible.]

Why not

[most_feared]

[And have an earnest older voice for the return message.]

My name is Agent K with the MiB, Jurisdiction in the Sol System. We have a case of human abduction; subject was taken from Earth in a "Bug" type saucer to one of their infestations.

It is likely the subject will be used as a queen and will be terminated in the process if that is the case. If she is retrieved alive, the MiB is willing to reimburse you. Please contact me back at this number as soon as you receive this message.

Edward Nygma | DC Comics

[questionslinger]

You've reached Edward Nygma's voicemail. I'm sorry I wasn't available to take your call.

If this is regarding a current case, please call Mabel Watts at 609-555-1243. Otherwise, leave a message at the sound of the tone.

Jason Todd | DCU

[noonesson]

You know who this is, and you know what to do.

[ beeeeeeep ]