WEEK 7.

[trustwellness]

WEEK 7 Oerba Dia Vanille, Phi, and Gangrel have joined the deceased, dropping your number even further. This is the second week that the death toll has risen by three, just by way of murder alone. With well over half of your number deceased, how much longer can this go on? Saturday is given to regrouping and rest; on Sunday morning the clock chimes as it always has, but at least there are no bodies to find today. It seems you're safe for now. The night before wasn't necessarily a peaceful one, however; you'll probably feel a bit groggy when you wake up, and it seems you've regained something that you didn't realize you'd lost... As before, it seems that door at the bottom of the stairwell has been unlocked, allowing you to descend even further into the depths of the university; perhaps the new floor holds something promising for you. Or perhaps you'll "christen" this one with another murder. Given the current pattern, that probably wouldn't be a surprise. APPRENTICES REMAINING: 12

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[OOC: Welcome to week seven of Trustfell! Feel free to make as many top levels as you'd like and tag out to other characters! This post is for all of your interactions this week... at least until the weekend. Don't forget to save those threads for coins and the activity check!

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Room 8 ---> Greenhouse

[tsugomori]

[ Mikazuki had been wandering around... not letting the motive get to him in the slightest, and so it took a bit of time ... let's say around 5 PM when he notices the note she had given to him. When he notices it, he feels his mood lift because he's always up for gifts!

He arrives to the greenhouse ten minutes early... whoops. Either way, he awaits for her patiently.

He can wait for the seasons to change, honestly. That's how patient he is!! ]

[firstaid]

[Estelle is there a little early herself, so it's all good. She's happy to see Mikazuki and with her, she has one bowl with a spoon in it. The bowl has the gazpacho recipe she has been working on, so as soon as she approaches the other she holds the bowl out to him.]

Here, this is a gift from Killia. He asked me to make this for you.

[She has a huge smile on her face. One of pride and one just happy she can do this for her friends.]

[tsugomori]

[ ... This is good, actually.

Anyway, the male steps closer to the pink-haired woman, feeling his face kind of flush, which is honestly better than him feeling pained about the fact that she and Killia had went through this to happen. He takes it carefully... and holds it.

He realizes he should probably thank her, because for a moment the words escape him. Even now, Killia was still thinking about him, and now Estelle went through the trouble to fulfill his request. ]

Ah...thank you. I am honored you did all of this for me, the both of you. What is this, by the way?

[firstaid]

It's called gazpacho. It's similar to vichyssoise in that it's a cold soup. Typically, there's hot sauce, but I promise there's none in it. Killia said you don't like spicy things.

[Said so matter of factly.]

I do hope you enjoy it. I tried my best to make it.

[Without knowing the quantities to measure for because, dammit Killia! Still, she tasted it and it was really good, so she hopes that the intent of both her kindness and Killia's love goes through.]

[tsugomori]

Well, yes, he is quite right. I really don't have the stomach for spicy things, unfortunately.

[ Mikazuki manages a smile...at least it didn't turn into another silly incident over at the citadel. Speaking of which, he mulls over the thought for a second... he can't wait to get back home! ]

I'll enjoy it to my fullest. Oh, wait...I suppose I need a spoon for this, don't I?

[firstaid]

There's one in the bowl, so you don't need to worry about that!

[She came prepared for him! She just wants him to relax and enjoy the soup she made, the one Killia wanted her to make for him. Let him have the remind that Killia still cares even beyond the grave and she's grateful he choose her to help him express that.]

[tsugomori]

Oh, hahaha, ah, of course, of course~

[ Mikazuki begins to use the spoon to eat out of the bowl right here, right now! There's no time like the present, although he's sure some people may have wanted to wait until they reached the dining room. Not him, though. ]

Mmm... it tastes good as always. Someday I'd like to learn how to cook too... but I think it may be above what is possible for me.

[firstaid]

[It's okay that he's doing that. It's why she invited him to the greenhouse-- someplace he can eat where he's happy. Estelle will go sit down against a tree. Of Mikazuki wishes to follow, he may, however, she won't ask him to follow. She did what she wanted even if she wouldn't mind spending more time with him.]

I think you could make some things that don't require cooking if you wanted. Like a sandwich.

[Though those can be messed up too rather easily.]

[tsugomori]

[ Mikazuki follows Estelle without even a single bit of hesitation; suffice to say the male wishes to spend time with her. He'll sit down beside her. ]

Then, maybe sometime this week or the next you can teach me how to make a sandwich. It sounds like it should be easy, right?

[firstaid]

[To be honest, she's rather happy he chose to follow her. It does make her rather happy that he chooses to spend time with her when he could easily do anything otherwise.]

Of course. I would be more than happy to show you!

[tsugomori]

Excellent, excellent~

[ Mikazuki stops stuffing his face for a moment... he's still smiling but he's thinking of something. ]

Can you tell me something? What are you going to do, once we escape from here?

[firstaid]

When we escape? I think I'm going to try to reunite with my friends. I... want to see them again.

[Really badly, especially now that she knows how much that they fought for her and saved her. It means so much.]

What about you, Mikazuki? What are your plans?

[tsugomori]

My plans... well, I have a lot of them. I suppose I'll start at the beginning. There's no harm in that, right?

[ He clears his throat. ]

When I return home, I'll give a report of everything to my Master, and hopefully ensure nothing like this will ever happen again. After that, I'll sit out on the porch during the afternoon, drinking some tea with Uguisumaru, play around with Tsurumaru with a prank or two, practice fighting with Kogitsunemaru, take naps, go out on sorties, and then stay up late to drink some sake while watching the moon with ... someone of my choice.

[firstaid]

[She giggles at how elaborate his plans are.]

It sounds like you have a truly wonderful home to return to. I pray you can do just that. Especially so you can drink your sake and watch the moon with someone special.

[Maybe not quite the words he said, but she's pretty sure they're the words he implied.]

[tsugomori]

[ Mikazuki seems to be giving a long pause, because it's something that requires thought and he ... well. He doesn't want for much often. He'll just say what is on his mind. ]

I would like for you and Killia to visit my home, Estelle. Even if it's just briefly.

[firstaid]

[She completely expects Killia's name to come up in this, and honestly, it was what she was pushing for. Though, she's a little stunned that she's been brought up as well.]

If the chance ever arose, I would love to. When you speak about your world, I can tell you're fond of it, so I'm happy to know that you would share your experiences with me.

[She looks down at their hands.]

To be honest, just that thought is enough for me. However, I believe you should go and experience this with Killia if it happens. I... would only get in the way.

[It's something she's aware of, but she's not saddened by it. It's just a fact, something she's observed.]

[tsugomori]

Oh... alright. But, I don't think you would get in the way at all.

[ Mikazuki doesn't understand why she would think that, but he gives one of his usual smiles and looks down back into the bowl in his hands, feeling a bit of the wind taken out of his sails. How embarrassing, he must be pouting a little, but it's hard to tell.

He sighs. Is this how he is when he doesn't get his way? He's so childish. ]

Next week, I want to try making cake again, I think. I still can't cook anything, and I know we mentioned the sandwiches, but after the sandwiches we could do cake again. How does that sound?

[firstaid]

[She watches him again and it's definitely not the reaction she expects. Honestly, she thought he would appreciate her sentiment... She doesn't get it...]

Um, I mean, I wouldn't mind if you wanted me to come with you I just thought... I don't know...

[What is she saying? She's flustering not knowing how to honestly approach this or respond to this.]

However, next week, we'll try making a cake. And sandwiches! It would be a fun meal to make everyone, I think.

[tsugomori]

Oh. Ah --

[ Mikazuki just stuffs his face full of the food she's prepared for him, because he doesn't know what else to do. He knows it probably would be intensely rude but he sort of just ... panicked and got embarrassed given her reaction to his... everything. He just has a bright smile though and manages to give her a thumbs up like everything is okay.

Then, he'll nod, swallowing the food. ]

We never got a chance to make those little sayings on the pieces of paper, right? Do you mind if I say some? "Someone out there cares about you deeply.", "Don't give up, there's always hope.", "There's always another way, and we will find it together.", "Someone is always rooting for you.", "Wherever there is darkness, there is light."

[firstaid]

[Ah, well, it seems they're both kind of new at this being modest thing and accidentally doing something that makes the other pout a bit. If anything, she just smiles and nods back at his thumbs up.]

I suppose we didn't get the chance, no. However, those are sayings we need to remind ourselves and to others. No matter how hard they are to believe.