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

[captainobnoxious]

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]

[penduli]

[ 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?

[captainobnoxious]

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.]

[penduli]

I wouldn't have run.

[ probably ]

[captainobnoxious]

You look like the type that would.

[sorry]

[penduli]

[ 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.

[captainobnoxious]

[constantly.]

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

[penduli]

...lamby?

[captainobnoxious]

Because you remind me of a sheep. Kitten still fits you more 'cause of your magic thing, but lamby's fine.

[penduli]

It's not magic, it's psychic ability, but what do cats have to do with it?

[captainobnoxious]

Cats can sense trolls and are the only mammals that're completely immune to the Illness. They're highly regarded across the known world. I've got several myself.

[penduli]

[ oh no, poor puppies..... ] Why aren't any other animals immune?

[captainobnoxious]

Not a clue. They just aren't.