i'll wait, so show me why you're strong

[ravagers]

[ Generally, people need time to cope and gather themselves after a... thing... like that. Unfortunately, that's not how Vanille sees it. Her thing is avoid, and once she gets out of that hellhole that's the courtroom, she makes her way to the supplies closet, then to the library. She spends some time setting up things, pushing things aside to make room. Once she's finished, and she's met up with the Party Brigade, she makes enough invitations for everyone. She slips them under everyone's doors, or hands them out if she sees someone walking around.



Inside the library, there are candles set up to provide some soft, comforting lighting. There are pots of tea, courtesy of Mercy, pancakes made by Viktor, and books (picked out by Estelle, of course) laid out on the surrounding tables. The others have provided their own touches, and Vanille's even managed to make something: sugar cookies, which are actually very good. They're flavored lightly with all sorts of flavors--not all in the same cookie, okay--and each plate is marked with whatever flavor she's put in them.

After a successful trial, it's healthy to indulge, right? Let's mingle. ]

Comments

[iaspis]

Maybe if there are patrols in groups of two. I don't know.

I would prefer it if people volunteered; there's no reason to force people to risk their lives.

[introspects]

Right...you'd really need people who are ready to defend themselves to do this.

[ ... ] Jasper-san, would you like to try to start this up?

[iaspis]

[Her head tips.]

Yes, I think I should be the one. I'll think about it. Maybe I will call some sort of meeting.

[introspects]

Alright, just let us all know, okay? I'll be there for sure.

[iaspis]

[She nods.]

Of course. There is only one way to know for certain if the attempt is worth the risk.

[introspects]

I think risks need to be taken if we want to escape, too.

[iaspis]

It's the only way to guarantee we can escape from this place.

[introspects]

I agree.

...You seem like a really strong person, Jasper-san. I... I admire that about you.

[iaspis]

[She smiles, and for all her seriousness and aggression, the expression looks genuine.]

...Thank you, Orihime. I don't hear that often.

[introspects]

[ She's surprised. For someone with the title "Militant", she'd assumed that Jasper was a strong warrior from the get-go. ]

No problem. I felt your strength since day one, when you wanted to look for something to break through the building, haha...!

[iaspis]

[It's true enough, but there is that one telling thing on her profile.

Dislikes: herself]

I'll still find a way to do it! The Wordsmith won't be able to stop me when I do.

[introspects]

[ That is something Orihime hasn't noticed. If she were to find out...that would break her heart. ]

I'll be right there with you, Jasper-san!

[iaspis]

Thank you, Orihime.

[introspects]

Of course.

That's what friends are for, right?

[iaspis]

[She nods.]

Yes, that's right.