that's not what we usually mean by 'dance with death'

[cherryblooded]

[That certainly did happen. Cherryblod's not the type of person who will judge one person's value as being more than another's, so he can't say whether it was better or worse than the first week. It came as less of a shock, maybe, but even so...

It's not the kind of thing people usually want to go through alone.

So, after he spends some time in the kitchen preparing (with assistance from Bruce), he'll slip some personalized notes under everyone's doors.]

[Name],
If you'd prefer to spend this time alone, that's fine.
If you'd prefer not to, I've made some food and set it out in the dining hall.
Even if you're just hungry and would rather not talk, feel free to come take some.
But if you'd like the company, we're here for you.
-Cherryblod

[Those arriving in the dining hall will find an assortment of food - a fair number of sandwiches and other, actual meal-like options since most people missed a meal or two, but also a goodly number of desserts. There's tea, as well as coffee for those who favor it.]

Comments

[prismbloom]

A fair bit better than last time, actually. I'm still sad, of course, but I made a promise to Caren--that I'd get everyone out of here. If I dwell on the past, I won't be able to move forward.

[sleepingkogoro]

I can promise that too. I don't promise you'll get a shrine built anywhere in the city, but at least people will know about your divine help.

[Supposing your help does work, but that goes unsaid. What can be said, Mouri is a selfish man]

[ratingspoint]

Oh. My god.

[JESUS CHRIST well that didn't quite have the intended effect, most likely, given that his voice has now dropped by approximately an octave and is suddenly like

really sultry?

like holy shit who unleashed barry white in here]

Why did you think that was a good idea-

[captainobnoxious]

[Hey, it's Speedwagon. Sigrun nods her head in greeting, smiling lightly. Whether she's 100% feeling it or not is up to debate.]

I always am, but that's just because of my upbringing. How about you, big guy? The end wasn't so bad this time, but it's still weird to watch, huh.

[goingdigital]

[People like Aqua, possibly?]

I'm aiming for the jacket, if I do.

[Well then down the hatch.

...

Bleeeeeeeeh. But he's not barfing yet at least, but he's making a face like he just licked wet paint.]

[sleepingkogoro]

[Yikes. Mouri winces]

Huh. Well people here are at least getting along with you, although that may be because you do resemble a human and because, hmmm...

...because it seems many of us aren't really humans despite looking like one? I actually feel I may be the only one who is a completely normal human.

[captainobnoxious]

[WELCOME BACK TO THE WORLD OF RUTHLESS WOMEN.]

I guess I will if you're gonna remake it anyway.

[... She's gonna grab him and pull him down on the bed.]

You've got a pretty good idea going, Black, that's pretty smart. I'm sure everyone'll appreciate it too.

[ratingspoint]

That's the spirit.

[Good, maybe we can avoid totally awkward feelings jams tonight.]

Cherryblod seems to think it'll take us a month at the most; he's got a good amount of faith in all of us.

[captainobnoxious]

Every few days, yup. Usually to ask him questions, but lately he's been asking me questions about myself and where I come from. Why?

[They're besties.]

[captainobnoxious]

[thaaaaaaat

is highly uncomfortable, she is turning it another way to get rid of that--]

[ratingspoint]

[...That gets a bit of a laugh out of him, holy shit. It's brief, but still...]

And can we really be so sure about you, darling? For all we know, you're hiding some sort of really impressive ability of your own.

[It's teasing, though, fairly gentle at that.]

[sleepingkogoro]

It is worth a try. I'm willing to try anything as long as it gets this thing destroyed.

[goodforsomething]

Is there any way to make 'em change back?

[Just because it's rare doesn't mean there isn't one of these things hanging out around here. Why the fuck not a Zoroark]

[isafraid]

Can't say I've ever heard much about your upbringing, or whatever it was you did, but I'll take your word for it right now. [He could always ask, but what if she didn't want to say? And what sort of upbringing could really prepare you for this madness?

To her reply, he attempts to put on a brave face.]

Still a bit of a shock on both sides of it. Didn't know Miss Pearl could... apparently do a thing like that. But frankly, the mermaid bit was the bigger surprise of the evening.

[ratingspoint]

Can. You. Not.

[dear god the other way is not any better in terms of hugely uncanny shit

like 'teenaged girl at a one direction concert' levels of high-pitched is not his idea of a good time

but at least after that he's going to have the common sense to back up a bit

god he's going to be fucking with this thing for the next eternity trying to fix that, thanks]

[sleepingkogoro]

I think by now everyone would know if I had some sort of special power.

[Mouri is not a humble man. He would have bragged about any impressive abilities to half of the Vault by now. Truly the only thing he can talk about is his detective skills - how many detectives can say they have so many cases flawlessly solved - but he still has the feeling it wouldn't be believed by most.

That's why he's only telling detective stuff to those he thinks are willing to accept such bragging]

[goodforsomething]

It can look like dead people. Why wouldn't it make things come outta its head?

[Stan takes another sip, thinking for a moment.] Wasn't doin' that creepy smile this time though.

[goodforsomething]

Yeah, sure, you're the vigilante. I like it!

[Stan's profile also somewhat mentions his problems with authority.] Stan Pines. Guess ya knew that too, huh?

[ratingspoint]

A man who knows himself, huh? How charming, I love it.

[God, this is actually putting him in a far better mood since the...everything today has decided to be. God bless you right now, Mouri, seriously.]

[goodforsomething]

Suit yourself, kid.

[He's certainly not going to pressure anyone into helping consume the very limited alcohol.]

I'll be fine. This ain't my first rodeo, if ya know what I mean.

[goodforsomething]

To them.

[Sure, Stan can toast to that too. That works.]

Yeah, that sure was somethin'. We oughta just start checkin' for fairy-tale creatures right outta the gate. Might save some time.

[goodforsomething]

Probably should've started you off with beer or something.

[OH WELL they don't have any of that anyway]

[uro_cyon]

I did. [ He's spent a lot of time pouring over the profiles.]

You like it? [ Funnily enough, no ones really address his occupation too directly.]

[bloodisthicker]

Hmmm... they'd probably be better for another day, then. I can definitely live without them, but they seem like they'd be very good comfort food.

...though, is it normal for... say, fish and such to travel on land every so often where you're from?

[pokexplorer]

That is difficult to say, as there is so little information about them out there. As an educated guess, I would imagine you would have to find a way to break or disrupt its illusion.

[He really wishes he could say more since this is his wheelhouse, but...Zoroarks are nigh-mythical Pokemon in terms of rarity.]