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]

[ Aqua's obviously noticed some people missing--so she makes her way around the vault. She's packed a basket of different food and drink; she has to make sure everyone is eating and keeping hydrated.

She spots him in the sewing room, and she can't help but smile slightly. ]

They're cute. I think they'd like them.

[penduli]

[ ...you know he sort of came into the sewing room with hopes that no one'd want to go looking for people, but he's actually sort of happy to see Aqua. Mostly because earlier in the week, he'd been thinking about asking for her help on the whole stuffed animal making thing.

Even if he... didn't really think he'd get sought out. He should know better. ]

You don't need to be nice, I know they're not the best. [ A for Effort though, clearly. ]

[prismbloom]

It's not being nice--I really do think they're cute. Do you mind if I help?

[ She can make clothes, anyway. ]

[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... ]

[prismbloom]

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

[ SIGH. ]

[penduli]

We could always try asking the Kingmaker. [ ... ] I have a few things I'd like to speak to him about, so I could see if he'd give us a little more than, er... this.

[ All of. THIS.

eugh, kingmaker. ]

[prismbloom]

I can ask him, if you're like me to--I'd like some other choices, myself.