And it's the stars, the stars that lie to you.

[neverheardofhim]

[This week, Varric opted to take a page from Vanille’s book. Gathering everyone together after the roller-coaster that the first trial had been proved to be somewhat cathartic for himself. He hoped that it would prove to do the same for the others.]

[He wasn’t alone, of course, having found himself blessed with the most ragtag team of chefs and party-planners. He might have had words for and thoughts on Elda and Kimbley, Mikazuki was welcome company, and he wasn’t about to turn away potential allies, even in a fight as simple as cooking dinner.]

[Once everyone’s set to a task, baking a cake, brewing tea, or stirring stew (the only task Varric could think to assign Elda to), Varric excused himself to his room. His first task was writing up cards, each personally titled and signed by Varric.]

Food in the Library. 5 p.m. Don’t spend the night alone.

[Each note was slid under a door and accompanied by a single rap on the wood.]

[With his tasks completed, Varric returned to the kitchen to put out any potential fires and, with luck, set the food out. A table in the library would be adorned with plenty of tea, cake, pancakes courtesy of Viktor, and stew thanks mostly to Varric (sorry, Elda).]

Comments

[uncouthhatcher]

[Definitely not how he expected it, but that makes her human all the same. A person.]

And that's wrong of them, because I mean... in the same way that legendary Pokémon are awesome, powerful beings, they're still just Pokémon, you know? Like I was talkin' to you about.

[They all deserve a friend, someone they can be themselves with. Not lonely.]

I'll bet that there's a lot of people here that'd agree with me too, just you wait and see. I'm not a man who puts money on losses either.

[oyashiromama]

[With the only one being Rika, a little girl, her only joy and outlet, after such a very long time, the thought of more people saying such a thing almost makes her dizzy.]

A lot... [She gently lets him go and steps back, wiping her eyes with her sleeve.] You... I wish everyone thought more like that.

[uncouthhatcher]

And I told you, I bet they do.

[It's one wish he can make come true, and he's always been one that relied on himself and his pals over any kinda large being anyway.]

Have you eaten? Do you wanna grab a bite with me? I don't mind stickin' with you a little more tonight, could always use the company of a beautiful lady.

[Though it's more for her sake than his, obviously.]

[oyashiromama]

I- aah? [...Has she? N...o, no she hasn't, she's coming to realize. Not a thing today. Her stomach starts to grumble at the realization.] A-aah... au... N-no, it seems I haven't.

[And he called her beautiful... She knows it's flattery, but she can't help but get wrapped up in it.]

I would never turn away...the invitation of a charming young lad.

[uncouthhatcher]

[He'll take her hand, then, let's go get something to eat.]

I'll let you go after this, promise, unless you're finished for tonight. Got any plans?

[oyashiromama]

Well... Yes, I'm... Alani left me notes for her religion. I'm going to look over them and see if I can do some kind of...prayer in her memory.

[uncouthhatcher]

[... Oh. That's nice, actually.]

Maybe I'll join you later then. I ain't too religious at all, but you honor the dead no matter where you're from.

[oyashiromama]

I'm sure she'd appreciate it even more, then.

...heh. You're telling a god you aren't very religious. [It's funny, honestly.]