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

[amygdalae]

For some, I suppose.

[Black and white's never been what Bruce has seen. It's impossible to, honestly, when he's just as guilty himself.]

[penduli]

[ this is

incredible to hear about, but otoh, he still doesn't fully believe in ghosts. ...he should probably know better. ]

I see. If we count every mythology or religion, that means there's a ton of gods out there... I'm surprised that Phantoms aren't extinct or anything.

[penduli]

[ all help is appreciated so ]

Go ahead. I doubt I could finish this all by myself. [ he'll probably end up remaking some too... ]

[penduli]

You should too. [ ms never sleeps. ] ...can you let go of me now?

[goodforsomething]

He's a science nerd. They all think they're better than everybody else. Not like his science even makes a damn lick of sense - goin' on about Zorro Arks or whatever the hell. Those aren't even real monsters!

[goingdigital]

[...]

[goingdigital]

No, of course not.

[ratingspoint]

Toriel...?

[Hmmm.]

I don't know her all that well. I would see her once in a while in the ruins, though. My cousin and I used to go there sometimes - they liked it there because there aren't many people.

But from what I remember Toriel is sweet. She's really cute, too.

[garudynamic]

Lucky you then.

[He sighs, but honestly doesn't seem that put off or upset.]

I don't blame her though. Yu is kinda the all around package... and I bet dating a fan would be kinda awkward.

[cherryblooded]

Well, if you ever do see something of mine you're interested in, you're welcome to it. A trade for the dress.

[clubleader]

Right, right. It feels like it's straight out of some sci-fi novel. Do you think cloning has anything to do with it?

[penduli]

[ Black returns the small smile, feeling a little better. ]

It's what make this place so lively to stay in, isn't it. [ ...it reminds him of home, sort of. There's a thought he hadn't thought he'd ever have. ] I hope we can find a better compromise than "agree to disagree" at some point though, even if that's not a bad middle ground for the moment.

[clubleader]

Hehe, that sounds like a great show! When we get outta here I'll make sure to watch it.

[uro_cyon]

[A nod.] They make a big thing of it, congests the city for the entire weekend.

That's good to hear at least.

[uro_cyon]

I take it you have before then? [ He looks a bit amused.]

[bloodisthicker]

Oh, well, of course. It just wouldn't be any fun otherwise, now, would it.

I'm sure that we'll need to form some sort of orderly queue to deal with that when we meet him face to face.

[capyper]

I'll be sure to bother everybody into coming! With even more effort than I usually put into it, even.

[prismbloom]

If we had a better variety of fabrics, then this would be a bit easier.

[ SIGH. ]

[capyper]

I dunno about other countries, but there's like eight million of us in Japan. Although plenty of 'em don't fight.

[ ... it would be hilarious to watch some of them try, though... ]

... Anyway, lemme put it this way. Even if I killed hundreds of Phantoms each day, I can't really get rid of all the sadness or anger or hate that makes them, yeah?

[prismbloom]

I'll be counting on you. Do you have any suggestions for what the two of us should make?

[prismbloom]

[ As she bakes, she occasionally requests things of him--a cup of sugar here, some vanilla, a new flavor (whatever he would like, really, she's leaving it up to him). Aqua's not the type to be loud, so to speak, but she's unusually quiet even for her.

It's when she takes out a sheet of cookies that she looks to him. ]

... Thank you, Bruce. For everything.

[ She feels like she doesn't thank him--or anyone else--enough. ]

[prismbloom]

[ ... that's sure a saying, Sigrun. ]

I'll keep that in mind. What all have you asked about, if you're comfortable telling me? The last thing I'd want to do is annoy him.

[ WHO KNOWS WHAT HE'LL DO TO HER LBR. ]

[prismbloom]

Do you mind if I outline what I've done and seen over the past couple of weeks? It may be easier that way.

[capyper]

Well, I can cook pretty much whatever, but maybe I'll make one of those fancy fruit platters. You know, the ones with the really cool designs! So the fruits look like flowers!

[prismbloom]

He sounds like the studious type, more than anything.

[ SHE APPROVES TBH. ]