Love of mine, someday you will die, but I'll be close behind

[feistytrader]

Please join us in the greenhouse should you feel able or need company. There will be food and comfort. None of us should be alone right now.

-Hanyuu, Jasper, and Silver

[That's the note that gets slid under everyone's doors after such a somber and saddening trial; it's not like it's going to be a big ordeal anymore given how few of them there are, but that doesn't mean that they should spend it alone.

The location of their setup is the greenhouse! ...The greenhouse has had a new addition; there is a massive blanket fort set up using an absurd amount of rope, blankets, and duct tape. The blankets span across three trees to make a considerable amount of space roughly shaped like a triangle for them to hang out under. Under the fort is a small pile of scissors taken from the sewing and art rooms. Next to them are a couple of flower crowns. They're relatively simple and don't involve many different flowers, but they're good examples of what the pile of scissors are there for.

There's also food, of course; a blanket is laid out on the floor with a large set of plates, a massive amount of eggs and rice, some of Elda's spicy fries, and... Sandwiches. Jasper's made everyone sandwiches, and the sandwiches are absolutely absurd in size due to how many cold cuts she's stacked into them. But don't worry! They aren't all meat. There's a lot of mustard, too. Luckily, they're still of a reasonably edible size.]

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[oyashiromama]

[This is the best possible thing they could have done, after that...everything. Mostly, Hanyuu appears tired, but at peace, as she sits at the afterparty, snacking (...she brought some reheatable creampuffs--) and trying her hand at making the flower crowns. It's all in the fort, and sometimes she just takes a moment to breathe in deep.

Should someone be alone, she'll approach. ...She's gone through her weekly crying ritual, and that should be obvious from her face, but it was awhile ago and right now, she just offers food or...a flower crown, a finished one. The later on in the evening it is, the better they look, but her first attempts are kind of janky.

...And, sometime later in the night, because it's where she always is, after these things, Hanyuu will be at the shrine, adding to it mochi, spices, and...yarn. A bit of yarn, all woven together, sloppily.]

I've never made one before. [Says Hanyuu to no one, as she tugs on her friendship bracelet idly.] Please excuse the mess...okay?

[elepe]

[...Something about the way the trial ended, and the words in question--they aren't sitting very well with Lusamine at all. But even with that--she meant what she said to Mikazuki. And she refuses to be alone right about now.

So, Lusamine will be in the greenhouse for the entire duration of the party. Mostly eating and watching everyone else--surprisingly enough, she's got a little bit of everything, and she's sharing it with her Pokemon. It looks like she's weaving smaller flower crowns, which eventually find their way onto each Pokemon's head. And in return, they...

...jab flowers into Lusamine's braid, because they lack the dexterity. It's the thought that counts, really, and she seems to be chuckling a bit at them.]

[firstaid]

[Sick is how she feels right now. She does initially go to room 8 and see if there was anything that Mikazuki left, but… she can’t even do much before she breaks down crying. She can’t do this anymore… She’s there kneeling against his bed, her face down against the mattress as she cries into her arms. In times like these, Mikazuki would seek her out to comfort her, and it’s that thought that makes her realize that he’s no longer there to be her comfort during these times.

She doesn’t know what to do.

For a bit she falls asleep in room 8 with the door actually ajar before she wakes up one way or another and… retreats to her room-- room 29. Where she gets the note…

No… she wants to be alone right now. She… can’t do this anymore.

She can no longer do this.]

Afterparty

[matchbreaker]

Hanyuu, should we make each other one of these flower crowns?

[ Elda asks, scooting up next to the other woman. Despite what she had said on Wednesday, she did remember their earlier argument in the week and gave her crying space. Elda did her own post trial ritual of sorts and looks... well, none the worse for wear, but Hanyuu knows her well enough to see Elda touched up her hair and nails, more to center herself than anything else.

... She has something else to do, something important, but maybe that should be private? Maybe? ]

[matchbreaker]

[ Elda Marker touched herself up before going first to the profiles. Once there, the woman, with pen and paper in hand, sits down and attempts to start a eulogy for Orihime and Mikazuki. ... It somehow feels wrong for her to do it alone after these last few weeks, but perhaps no one else will want to handle that. And as she looks at their profiles - twenty dead, albeit six without a eulogy of some sort of right now (perhaps they should pen one for Nick, Judy, Milla, and Angela to?) she...

Feels very tired.

But hey, she's Indomitable, right? So once she's dealt with the profiles one way or another, she's going to head to the Afterparty, though she also brings her Toy Camera. She intends to get a picture of everyone! Or perhaps just see them with their silly flower crowns if all works well. She'll consider the flowers some more. And try to enjoy herself more, singling out anyone isolated to make a show of things!

And once that's winding down, she'll eventually retreat back to her and Hanyuu's room, but not before making sure she can check in on anyone she might not have seen there. ]

Room 29

[matchbreaker]

[ Elda is a sweet and kind per---son no, not really. But it's into the fairly later evening albeit not full night when the woman is knocking on Estelle's door. This happens three times before she just tries to handle herself. Assuming that fails she'll knock again.

If there's still no answer she'll write a note but this is the opening gambit. ]

[matchbreaker]

You know, I never did scold you ghost for so teasing me, the other week.

[ Or Lusamine, for controlling it!

Elda comments this idly, sitting down next to the woman and beginning to weave together a flower crown made of pink roses. ]

[elepe]

...What?

[...Lusamine gives a very pointed look to Mismagius, who kinda just. Whistles. Innocently.]

Mismagius, what did you do to Elda? ...Oh, no matter, you apologize this instant.

[Mismagius just kinda. Looks between the both of them for a sec before sighing and mumbling something in her language..]

I do so apologize, Elda...I had sent her out to see if she could find the others, or someone else.

[firstaid]

[Estelle hears the knocking, but she doesn't answer. Though her door is open if Elda chooses to open it.]

[matchbreaker]

[ elda is so not petty enough to lord it over Mismagius! With a smile, even!

Ha Ha Ha HA ]

It's no matter, merely a slight embarrassment I was reminded of when I saw her!

[ But onto more important things: ]

Are you alright, my friend?

[matchbreaker]

[ The open it she does! Elda's carrying a bottle of wine, a vial of blood, and two wine glasses. It's filling up her arms as she sort of got the door open with her elbow and foot. She looks around the state of the room as she comes in, also closing the door with her leg. ]

Hey, girl.

[elepe]

She's always been rather unruly. Hopefully this will teach her.

[Muffled Mismagius continuing to grumble in the background while she goes to get more flowers...]

...I can't find it in myself to disdain Mikazuki for acting. You know as well as I do that if I had not said anything...I would have done the same thing.

[...she messes with her food a bit.]

I suppose I'm more confused, than anything.

[matchbreaker]

[ Elda laughs off that initial thing, still fiddling with her crown. But... well. You know, what with both her and Hanyuu's admissions at the trial, Lusamine probably knows this, but. ]

In your case, you can claim a certain level of altruism, at least. The fact of the matter is that were I somewhat less selfish, no doubt I or Hanyuu would have taken action instead. [ She... ] In a way, I suspect this week's trauma was inevitable.

[ She doesn't... completely believe that. Not even now. But it's better that way, if they believe it was, isn't it? ]

[firstaid]

[Estelle is on her bed, her knees hugged against her chest. When she sees Elda comes in, Estelle just gives her a lifeless look. The fire she had last week, it's gone. All... gone.

There's not much in her room. Her trident, two guns, and her Levin sword are leaning up against her trunk right now. Her mother's memento is on her desk...

She just looks... done.]

Good evening, Elda.

[Her voice sounds lifeless, only speaking because it would be impolite not to.]

[elepe]

In truth, so did I.

[...]

I truly hate to say it, but...I had hoped for it, because the other possibility would have made matters unbearable.

[This week sucks, feelings suck, why do you people make this suck so much ugh.]

What about yourself, Elda? Talk to me.

[matchbreaker]

You know, for a vampire! This would normally be the beginning of the day. Adapting to your human schedule's really been such a hassle.

[ Elda will then be making her way into the room - scooting the desk closer to the bed as best she can to set the wine bottle, vial of blood, and glasses down on it. She then scoots the desk chair over and sits on top of it. ]

Good evening, Estelle.

[matchbreaker]

[ . . . ]

... The day the incentive was announced, I knew immediately what I thought could happen. It... the day itself was terrifying to me. [ She's not talked about that with anyone yet. She sort of lets that hang in the air, and shakes her head. She quickly moves on to: ]

Now, though? Now I'm more infuriated with Wordsmith than anything. His words at this last trial were more barbed than at any other. I wonder if perhaps he tires of his experiment.

[firstaid]

[Normally, Estelle would smile and giggle at Elda's retort, however, there's nothing right now. Her eyes are simply following what she's doing with her desk and with the wine glasses...]

...I don't really drink.

[It comes out harsher than intended, and perhaps she is jumping to conclusions, however... it's just a statement. It's been a long time since she's had wine and usually it's a social formality.]

[matchbreaker]

No, and you don't normally lose all your loved ones, either.

[ That's not meant to be harsh but it sort of is. She laughs, shaking her head as she pours a mix of wine and blood into a glass. ]

But if you insist, I'll get water from your bathroom instead. I thought to join you for the first time I attempted this mix.

[firstaid]

[That is very true. She's... never lost her loved ones before.]

No, I... I'll try it. I just can't promise I'll hold my alcohol well.

[Maybe it will help her forget the pain...]

Afterparty

[elepe]

[Lusamine peers up when she sees Hanyuu coming over--the flower crown is certainly an interesting one, to be sure, but Lusamine seems fond when she brings it.]

...It's beautiful, Hanyuu. Is this your first time making these?

[She can tell today has been taxing, at least, so she pats a spot nearby. Come and join her.]

[matchbreaker]

[ She laughs, shaking her head ]

Do not make a habit of it, then, or tell Hanyuu I made you indulge. She'll scold me.

[ She says, pouring out a second glass for Estelle. She then makes to stir her own blood-wine mixture with her pinky ]

Room 8

[elepe]

[...Well, hopefully Estelle doesn't mind a bit of odder company--Mismagius was actually sent to look for Estelle, with a crown of pink flowers and a note. She'd tried room 29, but after a bit of scanning, pokes her head into the ajar door before floating over to the bed and...

Well. Dropping the stuff on her. Good morning, Estelle???]

[acherontiastyx]

[...well, okay, but he's going to head to the kitchen first, since... that's his thing now at this point. People actually kind of like him for doing this? And he's not sure how he feels about that, but whatever. It's... necessary. It's routine. He kind of likes doing it.

...so uh holy shit? When he actually makes his way to the greenhouse he actually... kind of loves it and wants to sit in a corner and eat one of the enormous sandwiches. ...he's. he's just staying the hell away from the flower crowns, though.]

Greenhouse

[elepe]

[...she made sure to try and go to the kitchen after he was done with it, just. Kinda sneaking off for a bit. But by the time she comes back to the greenhouse, she goes right over to him with a mug, holding it out for him.

Now's as good a time as any to return the favor a bit.]

Here, Guzma.