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

[sleepingkogoro]

[Mouri grimances. He definitely expected a question like that come at some point of the stay in the Vault]

In a way, yes, but that is because almost all cases have no personal relation to me.

Those that feature people I know haven't gotten easier in any way, especially if they end being...guilty.

[prismbloom]

[ She nods. Aqua supposes it's easier to distance yourself, when you have no relationship with a victim or killer. Still... it obviously weighs on Mouri.

She won't ask in how many cases he knew those involved. ]

It's admirable, what you do. I have my own responsibilities, but they aren't anything like yours.