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

[happysweets]

A little better now that you're here! I wasn't expecting you...

[ Thank goodness. She knows how roughly she took the last one, so, seeing her here is a bit of a relief. ]

Do you want a drink? Misa-Misa doesn't do sake, but, a lot of people do!

[wokeupdead]

[It wouldn't do any good to worry people! She does feel a little bad about doing that last week. Lynne shakes her head at the offer.]

No thanks, I have to keep my head about me. Filling up on some good food is all I need. Got to keep fueled up.

[happysweets]

It doesn't have any alcohol in it, though! So you can't get drunk on it or anything.

[ One wonders what the point is, then. ]

Fueled up, huh? Are you going to be doing a patrol?

[wokeupdead]

[And that fact makes her screw up her face. Don't remind her...]

I got something like that from the vending machine before. I've never tasted wine that was so gross.

[She will swear off all vending machine alcohol, thanks.]

...Maybe not tonight. Everyone will probably be locked up or sleeping but I went to bed hungry last week and it ended with those weird dreams so I don't want a repeat.

[obviously the food was the problem.]

[happysweets]

Ohhh! Well, we didn't exactly make much dinner anyway. Just brownies and stuff! I know you shouldn't have too much sugar before bed, so...

[ Hm. That's curious! ]

Hopefully we don't have any weird dreams again, but, Misa-Misa just assumed it was from all the stress and everything? I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you!

[wokeupdead]

Dessert is better than nothing! [cookies and sandwiches is a perfect dinner, okay?]

Right? Hopefully being full will counter the stress. The last thing I need is a restless night when I've got to double up my investigative effort. You better sleep well too, got it?

[happysweets]

I'll try my hardest! I didn't have an easy time getting to bed last week, but...well, hopefully this week will be better! Misa-Misa has a lot of plans for this week, too! Like more crosswords, and that talent show we wanted to put on but never got to! Misa-Misa also got a few other event recommendations, so...we'll see how we can make them fit?

Misa-Misa feels bad that we didn't really get to have one this week, so, I'll have to double down!

[wokeupdead]

No one will blame you for taking a few days off either, you know?

[Especially after they all sat through their first murder trial. Not like they should get used to this happening weekly either. Please don't overwork yourself, Misa.]

I'm sure it'll be extremely fun. I'll have to come up with a good talent to show off.

[happysweets]

Don't think I didn't see you at the Truth or Dare. You have a lot of them! But yes, you should definitely try and pick your best! I know Mettaton wants to perform there, and I want to do backup, too!

Also, Misa-Misa got a suggestion that we should have a whole night to do ghost stories, and I think that sounds like a great idea! We can all get around a flashlight and see who tells the spookiest one...

[wokeupdead]

Those weren't even half of my skills! I'm really flexible for one. I bet everyone would be super surprised at that.

[This stage better be big enough for Lynne to do tons of backflips. And the ghost stories come back.]

Oh yeah? You still have that great story up your sleeve?

[happysweets]

Flexible, huh? Well, you must be really fit, if you graduated from the police academy...but I'll make sure there's plenty of space for you to do all kinds of stunts!

Nothing but the best, though!

[wokeupdead]

I may look small but I've got a lot of power hidden away! [Lynne, you're like half a foot taller than Misa.] We could probably move some of the tables or something to make space. Although we might need a few people for that...

[Since they're made of steel and all.]

Nice! I don't know if I can come up with something by then. I got ghosts on the mind though so maybe.

[happysweets]

[ To be fair, Misa's a tiny twig. Blame idol culture. ]

I think if we all work together, we should be able to get something done! It'll be a great group effort! If you need some time to come up with a story, though, we can always make that next week. Miss Megumi wanted to have a teaching event too, so...

[wokeupdead]

[ . . . Okay, she has to talk about that first.]

Teaching event?

[happysweets]

Yes! Um, she wanted to have, like, a class or something in the library...I think it might be best to encourage her, though. How bad could it be, right?

[wokeupdead]

A class about what even?

[She is out of school, spare her-]

Although if it's something she really wants to do...

[happysweets]

Your guess is as good as mine. Misa-Misa's really bad in class, but...we can always play hangman in the back. Or Tic-Tac-Toe...

[wokeupdead]

...Okay. As long as she's okay with moral support and doesn't expect me to answer any questions.

[happysweets]

I'm positive that'll be more than enough! I should warn you, though. I'm really good at Tic-Tac-Toe! Misa-Misa's strategy is unbeatable! She just makes sure she gets three corners, and then you're tra--

O-oh no, I ruined it!

[wokeupdead]

[Misa, Misa, Misa. Lynne can't help but smile.]

You really don't have a poker face, do you?

[happysweets]

It's Misa-Misa's biggest failing as an actress...