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

[ratingspoint]

[He'll accept that, then; he's...not altogether sure what to do with that latter part of what Bruce is saying, but it draws a smile out of him anyway.]

It's a bit of a shame that I don't have Caren's, but I'll work with what I have. Of course, she probably wouldn't have wanted me touching hers, anyway.

[He and Caren made no secret of the fact that they didn't really like each other, after all.]

[amygdalae]

It's alright, I'm sure we'll think of a way eventually.

[As brief as they knew both Caren and Pearl - plus Zagi and Kamui - they should all be remembered. Not for what they did, but just for who they were; victims to this game of the Kingmaker's.]

But this alone is already incredibly thoughtful. Thank you for doing this.

[ratingspoint]

Don't mention it, sweetheart. It's something we prefer to do back home if we're given the chance.

[amygdalae]

[Even if its something Mettaton only does because of where he comes from, its still a thoughtful gesture nonetheless - many others perhaps would want to forget this, to put this behind... but of course they can't. Not when they're probably going to be reminded of this every single day, even if they do get out of here.]

Will you be alright on your own, or do you need my help?

[He's pretty sure Mettaton will be fine on his own, but it never hurts to ask.]