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...]

Comments

[firstaid]

It sounds like your friends are rather amusing.

[Then again, she just likes people in general. Everyone is unique and has their own traits. It's what makes them so wonderful. Perhaps her years of isolation has made her appreciate others more than she would have otherwise.]

[neverheardofhim]

They're... they're one of a kind. [Both the ones he still had, and those that he lost. The fact that Estelle acknowledged how humorous Hawke was out loud though... It smarts in a way the dwarf hadn't expected.]

Anyways, your friends sound just as charming, Princess.

[firstaid]

I don't know where I would be without them. They've definitely gone above and beyond as friends.

[Then again, wolf pack like friends tend to be like that.]

I'm sure if they were here, they would be fighting against the Wordsmith and his plans with everything they have.

[neverheardofhim]

Same with mine. [He chuckled, recalling the fantasy he had written during truth or dare. Wouldn't it be something if it all came true, if Hawke burst out of nowhere on the back of the demon that allegedly killed her.]

[Seemed like a far better ending than what they were headed for, at least.]


Guess we'll have to work together and fight in their stead, huh?

[firstaid]

Yes, we will. I... I know it's hard and right now even I think it may be useless to fight, yet it's for that reason that I want to keep fighting.

[She's trying to force a smile as she says that, because she truly wants to believe it.]

[neverheardofhim]

Don't ever think it's useless to fight. [Both his expression and his tone were serious.] The second you do, that's when you've really lost. As long as you keep trying, keep fighting... You never know when you'll find a crack in the armor.

Promise me you'll keep doing that?

[firstaid]

[She nods at him. It's true that once one stops fighting, then they've truly lost.]

Yes, I promise. I'll... keep fighting even when things are tough.

[neverheardofhim]

Good. You're a good kid, princess. And I'm proud of you.

[firstaid]

[She shakes her head.]

It's nothing to be proud of. I think... it's just the truth. We need to keep fighting even though it's getting harder and harder to.

[neverheardofhim]

Doesn't mean I can't be proud of you for realizing that. A lot of people don't.

[firstaid]

[She gives him a somber smile.]

Then I suppose I should be thanking you. And once again, I promise.

[Because she may need to hold on to those words...]