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

[goodforsomething]

That's all there is to it!

Heh, I remember my first time drinkin'. Got into my old man's liquor cabinet when I was younger than you.

[goingdigital]

Good to know! And exactly how much of it did you throw up?

[He's going to pour himself another glass. Because seriously fuck this place.]

[goodforsomething]

All of it!

[Stan laughs.] Yeah, I was sick as a dog. A friend of mine told me not to do it, but I figured we were old enough. Wasn't funny then!

[goingdigital]

[Taichi can't help but join in.]

But it sure is hilarious now!

[And down the hatch. It's not as vile this time, but still bleh.]

Thanks for this, by the way.

[goodforsomething]

[Stan laughs as well. He likes stories about the stupid things they did as kids!]

Don't sweat it. We all need a pick-me-up. Pretty much all the time, here.

[goingdigital]

You said it.

[Truth be told Taichi wouldn't mind hearing some more stories or telling a few of his own. Could just be the alcohol taking effect too.]

So what other stupid situations did you manage to get yourself into?

[goodforsomething]

Well, lemme think...

...okay, when we were about twelve, I guess, me and this other kid were messin' around down on the beach. There's a lotta junk down there, old boats and netting and stuff. We found this abandoned little dinghy and decided we were gonna fix it up and sail off on a treasure hunt!