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

[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.]

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[... It's some kind of bear? She's seen bears before -- wild, infected ones that'd given chase -- but this is... like Zagi, she guesses? The colors make it seem so.]

I can't say I care much about stuffed animals, [though she'll take it form him just to look it over,] so I won't take it from you, but this is pretty nice. Is it supposed to be Zagi?

[ "supposed to be" oh god he knew they looked awful but really... ]

...yeah, it is... [ thanks, Sigrun........... ] ...it's not hard to tell, is it? Maybe I should just remake it...

You probably should, this really is awful.

[... Though she's still holding it???]

Are you gonna make them for the others too? Is that going to be your stress relief?

[ YYYYOOUU ]

I was thinking about it, especially since... we might not have anything left after some of them to burn or anything like that, like with Miss Pearl. [ So... ] ...if I'm going to end up remaking Zagi's, you can just keep that one.

[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.

[ HIS LIFE IS RULED BY SUCH.

and oh god he's being pulled--this is fine. ]

You think so? [ That's good... he guesses. ] If you didn't want it, then I'm sure other people probably won't, either... It'd nice if we could put them up somewhere, but I'm not really sure where we could.

That's only because it looks like crap. And I mean, I've never had one before, so I wouldn't even know what to do with it.

... But I'll push one of the tables beneath the profile board and you can set them there, if you'd like.

[ ... ]

Thanks. [ WAIT AREN'T THOSE HEAVY-- ] Is your shoulder better enough for that?

Yeah, it's fine. I'll be careful not to pull anything when I'm doing it too, so don't worry your head off!

[she's ruffling his hair ok. this has the added bonus of she's gonna one-armed hug him and keep him there]

Speaking of worrying your head off though, Black, I was talking with Cherry earlier.

[ Well, that's not a pleasant segue. Especially when coupled with the hug. ]

...What about? [ Don't be about twins being murderers twice in a row, don't be about twins being murderers twice in a row-- ]

Don't think that anyone's gonna suspect you just because the past two killers have had something in common with you, okay? We've got some oddballs and people who jump to conclusions, but I won't let it fly. Neither will Cherry.

[Sorry, it is what it is.]

Mostly everyone's got someone they'd kill for. Alright?

[ oh.

Black doesn't know what to say at first, so he turns his face down and stares at his bandaged fingers, then slowly starts unwrapping them. He's not going to be doing any sewing while he's in his room, so they don't need to be wrapped up right now.

Plus, it gives him something to do. ]

Thank you. [ It's very soft when he finally does speak--strained, too, like it's caught in his throat. It sort of is. ] It means a lot to me. I'll thank Mr. Cherryblod too when I see him.

Good.

[Pat pat.]

Are you going to cry about this?

No. [ SNIFFLE. ]

[He so is.]

'Cause you're a total wimp if you do. Keep your chin high when you thank someone!

[ of course he's a wimp, look at him. ]

I'll remember that for Mr. Cherryblod. [ It's different when it's Sigrun... also they're in private.

also, um. she's still hugging him, isn't she. ]

[She is. What is personal space if not something to be rid of??]

Good. Get some sleep tonight, alright?

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

Awww, are you embarrassed?

[It's only going to make her hug him more, you know. Right now. More hugs.]

You shouldn't be! It's just a hug, you know! [though, like, when she lets go she's slapping him pretty hard on the back] You should take them when you get them! 'Cause I'm not giving them out, that was your one time thing unless you ask for another.

[... yea]

[ NO O O OOOOoooo ]

I'm not asking for another. I'm too old for this. [ ...also you're not his mom. also ow, that sort of hurt. ] You don't do this to everyone, do you?

I've only done it to you so far, and that was so you didn't run away.

[Sigrun is more of the type of person who'll hug someone in the heat of the moment than for any other reason.]

I wouldn't have run.

[ probably ]

You look like the type that would.

[sorry]

[ does he look like a scared animal or something ]

...I might've if you weren't you, Miss Sigrun. I really don't have anything to fear from you.

[constantly.]

Aww, that's nice of you to say. Thanks lamby.

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