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

[uro_cyon]

You'd think he would give us the real stuff in times like this. [ He could certainly go for a drink right now.]

[happysweets]

I usually don't drink. It'd be bad publicity if someone caught Misa-Misa out doing something like drinking alcohol...and besides, I never really liked the taste. But Misa-Misa figured that someone would probably need it more than she does.

[ Go ahead. Kanpai. c: ]

[uro_cyon]

Even though it's legal for you? [ Now he's thinking she's some type of Disney star.

He shrugs and pours one out for himself. Might as well go through the motions even if it wouldn't amount to anything.]

[happysweets]

It is, but, there are some pretty strict standards in Japan. A model always has to maintain this image...most idols actually aren't even allowed to date. It's a way to make them more popular, because it ruins people's fantasies of being able to date them themselves...

[uro_cyon]

[He shakes his head.] And do you follow that rule too?

[happysweets]

Oh, no! I have a wonderful boyfriend! If I had to go without dating him, I wouldn't be a model at all!

[uro_cyon]

Good for you. [ And he means it too.] Never been, but Japan seems ridiculously strict compared to the US.

[happysweets]

The standards are a bit different, but, I wouldn't know. I've never been to America! I feel like it's been getting better as the years go by, though.

[uro_cyon]

All I know about Japan is what the kids bring to the anime cons and hacking scene. [ Is he old and crotchety or what.]

I hope the real thing is a bit different, for your sake.

[happysweets]

Anime cons? O-oh, right! That kind of thing is really popular overseas, isn't it?

[ They have Comiket in Japan, but... ]

Don't worry, stuff like that totally exaggerates things...

[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.

[happysweets]

At least it sounds like fun! Anime and stuff like that is really cute! Misa-Misa would love to be in one! But usually the conventions like that are massive, so I can understand that.

Are you a fan? You don't strike me as the type, but, I mean, everyone loves Jojo no Kimyou na Bouken. Seriously, people get together and pose all the time! Oh, and Bleach is very popular, too!

[uro_cyon]

I don't usually have the time to watch stuff like that. My nephew likes some of it though, stuff like Dragon Ball Z. [He's not that hip!]

[happysweets]

Oh, really? What's he like? I didn't know you had a nephew...

Sorry for the delay!

[uro_cyon]

He's a great kid, his names Jackson. A bit too stubborn for his own good, but he gets that from our side of the family. [He may possibly be smiling a bit.]

No problem!! Forgive mine!!

[happysweets]

Jackson, huh? Well, there's nothing wrong with being stubborn at a young age! People still think Misa-Misa gets in over her head, too! Not that I can blame them...

Nppp

[uro_cyon]

It'll be worse when he's a teenager I'm sure. Long as he doesn't get into the kind of stuff I was into at his age, it'll be fine. [But he'll make sure that doesn't happen.]

You get into a lot of trouble even with your modeling restrictions?

[happysweets]

What can I say? Misa-Misa sometimes likes to live dangerously.

[uro_cyon]

[He almost laughs.]

You and me both.