I have a dream that I want to fulfill with you...

[tsugomori]

[ Well, that was an extraordinary trial to have... it was certainly filled with many things that wouldn't be lost to the memory of most, even for weeks to come. Although, the return to "normalcy" could be something that wouldn't seem like it was wanted, it was better than the alternative to returning to anything at all.

With ease, Mikazuki find himself setting up the usual party in the usual place-- that would be the library of course. Notes have been slipped underneath the doors of others, or hung up on the walls to alert them of this post-trial "celebration" -- which was more like a get-together of some sorts now than a real party. ]


Please join us in the library again. Of course, food and drink will be provided.

- Mikazuki, Orihime, Hanyuu, & Estelle

[ The food and drink has been set out, what with there being tea, vichyssoise, cream puffs, and fish for everyone to enjoy. ]

Comments

[sportadork]

[another week. another two people added onto the list of people you can't save. and the momentary blind anger has long since cooled; the guilt he knew he would feel for joining in on the execution has come, and it's not going anywhere.

so, he's kinda high-key anxious right now. he sits for maybe seconds at a time, staring into a cup of plain tea, before getting up to basically pace, wandering restlessly around the room, pretending to be looking at books for lack of anything else to do... before sitting again, for just a short while. rinse and repeat.]

[officerhops]

[Judy decides to wait in her own corner of the library for her anger to dissipate into just...exhaustion before trying to talk to too many people, but especially Sportacus. She knows a lot of what's ailing him, especially after the conversations they've had.

She thinks for a bit before hopping down and quietly heading for where he's currently sitting, at least for now.]

Hey, Sportacus? Can I ask you to help me with something?

[sportadork]

Of course! Anything! [actually visibly brightens at the word. a simple man with simple needs.]

[officerhops]

[You're too good for this place, Sport.]

I'm guessing you have a lot on your mind right now, right?

[sportadork]

[for a moment, he pauses, like he's considering how to properly minimize this.]

... Just a little. I never actually voted the other times.

[officerhops]

[She nods. It's okay, she understands.

Judy looks for a moment at the table and chairs before hopping up into an empty one, then further jumping up onto the table so she's more at eye-level with Sportacus.]

Well, I know how hard it is to dwell on something like this, especially after what happened today.

[She sits on the table edge nearby.]

So...I want you to make a list for me. Do you think you can do that?

[sportadork]

Definitely! [and now the part of the conversation you should do BEFORE you agree:] What kind of list?

[officerhops]

[Judy flips to a blank page of her notebook, and then holds it out to Sportacus.]

I want you to make me a list of all the things that make you happy. Your friends, your favorite sports, your favorite foods...keep writing until you've filled up the page, and keep writing on the back if you want to.

Don't stop writing until you've forgotten why we're in the library right now in the first place.

[sportadork]

[he stares at her a little uncomprehendingly for a moment-- and then he understands, and can't help but grin.]

I don't see how that's going to help you. [but, he takes it anyway.]

[officerhops]

Don't worry. It helps me a lot, actually.

[Judy rests her paws on her knees, nodding to the pen held within the spiral binding of the notebook.]

After all, how else will I know what kinds of fruits and vegetables to save for you if I find just a couple left in the fridge?

[sportadork]

Of course, of course! [he takes the pen and immediately gets to work. 1. Stephanie 2. Apples...]

You must be very good with children. [bc tbh this feels exactly like the sort of ruse he'd use to cheer up one of his kids.]

[officerhops]

[Judy nods a little, her ears flopping with the movement.]

I have over two hundred little brothers and sisters. You get pretty good at it after a while.

[sportadork]

I bet. [12. Mud puddles... 17. Pomegranates...

he pauses for a moment.] I wish this would work on anyone else here. People who need it more than me.

[introspects]

[ Ah. She notices that Sportacus is sort of...pacing around a lot. He looks a little agitated, too, and rightfully so; that was one heck of a trial.

Orihime comes up to him with a plate of fish. He'd like this, right? ]

Sportacus-san?

[sportadork]

[it's almost impressive, how quickly his expression can go from anxious to a smile, the second he realizes someone is looking at him.]

Orihime! How are you feeling?

[introspects]

I-I'm okay, thank you for asking!

[ Still upset, still trying not to focus too much on the trial, but she's not going to stress Sportacus out any more. ]

Are you doing alright?

[sportadork]

Of course!

[well glad that part of the convo's over let's just move right along]

What do you have there? [gestures at the fish]

[introspects]

[ she's not complaining ]

Oh, this? It's some fish, and you seemed hungry, so...this is for you!

[ She holds the plate out to him. Eat up, friend! ]

[sportadork]

Thank you! [he gladly takes the plate] Fish is one of the few non-plant foods I can eat! I always ate it raw, but... Raw herring is not something you can enjoy very far from the water! It has to be preserved after that, and they usually use sugar, so I can't have any.

[literally just eats whole raw fish caught with his bare hands]

[introspects]

Oh! You're a vegetarian, then!

[ Shoot, she had no idea. Well at least he's taking it??? ]

So, you mean you ate the fish straight from the water?! And you didn't get sick, either?!

[ AMAZING ]

[sportadork]

Something like that! [more like. straight herbivore.]

I don't think I've ever been sick in my life! As long as it's very fresh, it shouldn't make you sick at all!

[introspects]

...Amazing... Sportacus-san is amazing!

[ A walking health machine! ]

Teach me your secrets, Sportacus-san! I really should be more healthy, like you--what kinds of foods should I eat? What activities should I do?

[sportadork]

[don't mind him just getting all misty-eyed... people listening to him here is such a joy...]

Well, what's best for someone's health is unique to that person, but everyone can benefit from eating better and exercising more! Eating fruit instead of candy and drinking water instead of soda is always a good start.

[introspects]

[ LISTEN...he seems like a super cool dude, orihime is more than happy to listen ]

Ah...I do have a soft spot for sweets... But I do like fruits, too! Maybe I should start replacing cookies with apples, and cake with bananas!

[sportadork]

That would be great! It's important to do things at your own pace; if you push too hard too quickly, you'll get frustrated and not get anywhere at all. Even the smallest step is still a step!

[he grins] As much as everybody says it doesn't really matter here... I still think health is just as important here as it is everywhere!