and it takes, and it takes, and it takes

[acherontiastyx]

[It... definitely takes a while for the weekly after-execution note to arrive, but it does --- kind of scrawly and on ripped paper rather than nice stationery.]

EY. YO. WE GOT EFFIGIES IN THE DINING ROOM AND WE'RE GONNA BURN EM.

FOOD TOO. THE USUAL AND HOT COCOA. GOOD FOR THE SOUL. GET SOME. MAYBE TAKE IT BACK TO YOUR ROOM IF YOU HAVE TO. JUST GET SOME.

[Anyway, in the dining room, there's plenty of mugs set out, with a janky looking arrow sign pointing into the kitchen to where you can get your hot cocoa. On the table, there's Vichyssoise, a pot of green tea, and some booze. There's also a cookie tray on the floor away from the table on which to burn the Wordsmith and Kimbley effigies, which are handily placed near the food on the table.

...also if you go in the kitchen without shoes on just. Watch the northern corner. There's no kidneys, but there's a lot of broken plates there for some reason...]

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[introspects]

I'm glad you took on that role, then. Angela-san would have been proud.

[ Hearing that out loud makes her sadder than she thought it would.

She's seemingly better than most of the others today, and that's because she's trying really hard not to break down. ]

I'm. I'm okay. How about you?

[tsugomori]

[ It is a bit sad for it to be said aloud, but... ]

Well, I'm holding up alright. Enough so that I'm mostly looking into how everyone else is doing.

Or as much people as I can, anyway.

[introspects]

Ah...it's...nice to have a presence like you around.

[ She gives him a small little smile, followed with a nod. ]

You always keep it together, Munechika-san, and I don't know how you do it, heh...

[tsugomori]

That is quite kind of you to say, Orihime. I think I am quite flattered.

[ He continues to smile a little, thinking about what she's said. ]

But, I do have a good secret to it all...if you want to hear it.

[introspects]

I do. I think...I think I could use it, right now.

[tsugomori]

[ He could always tell her its because of his experience, but that's just not going to help, so he's going to improvise. ]

Spend some time with one of your friends, talking about what's on your mind, what's really bothering you, and then end it with doing something fun.

If that doesn't work, found a suitable place and try to clear your thoughts to get your mind off the current stressful situation.

Hopefully that's helped, at least a little.

[introspects]

So...appreciating the little things...

[ Even if that wasn't his original answer, it still rings true in her head. Among the chaos and despair, Orihime had forgotten about those little joys in life that help her keep on going. ]

I'd forgotten about that until now. I...guess I was so caught up in everything and fearing for my life that I didn't realize how many friends I've made here.

[ Friends who may turn their backs--Orihime wants to believe, and she will. She believes in her friends to do the right thing. ]

I'm glad you're one of them, Munechika-san. Thank you.

[tsugomori]

[ ...Then, he'll smile. He's glad that Orihime considers her a friend, because he considers her one too. ]

It's no problem, I'm always glad to speak to help out or even just spend time with friends I've made here.

[ Sometimes he wonders what it'd be like not having these friends with him. ]

I also want to thank you for being one of my friends, Orihime. I will never take making the friendships I did here for granted.

[introspects]

[ For a moment, Orihime doesn't say anything and simply lays a hand on his before gently turning his palm over to face upward.

She reaches into her pocket and pulls out a bracelet. It's got yellow, royal blue and black thread on it; she's gotten better at making them so it's neater than her other ones, but the sentiment is the same. ]

This is for you. I'm sure you've seen these around... I'm making these for my friends, and I want you to have it.

[tsugomori]

Ah yes, I have...

[ Mikazuki blinked softly, appearing to be in a bit of (pleasant) surprise. He'll carefully begin to reach for it, and then give her an appreciative look. ]

...ah, I'm not sure what to say, besides 'thank you'. You have been so kind to me. I will treasure what you have given to me always.

[ He wishes he could give her something back; he knows this means a lot... and it means a lot to him too. ]

[introspects]

Just being here is more than enough.

[ she's lost so many of her friends last week. she doesn't want to lose any more. ]

You've helped me through a lot, Munechika-san; from pressing my button when I couldn't vote for Alani-san, to comforting me after the trials...it's the least I could do for you.

[tsugomori]

[ Mikazuki is just glad he's been able to lend a hand during all of that. He couldn't imagine facing any of it alone (actually he can, but...). ]

You have indeed done a lot for me, just by being my friend, and giving this old man such a beautiful bracelet. Ahh, you have even picked out with my favorite colors!

[ He'll hold up his wrist to show off the bracelet with that smile of his, once he's taken it and put it on. ]