do it for love

[penduli]

[ Every week is the same song and dance, but it never really gets easier, or works, or ever seems like it’s going to stop.

There will be time for everyone to rest before Black comes knocking on their doors (a moot point, given the soundproofedness of them) and slipping a note beneath them. He needed the respite too, and they needed to prepare food, and… he still thinks it’s a little weird to have a party after a trial, but he’s starting to really understand why it’s not a bad idea, either. ]

[Name],

Misa would’ve wanted us to keep a smile on our faces, or at least put a smile somewhere. There’s a pancake bar up in the chapel, if you’d like to come by and make a few happen. If you don't want to come, that's fine, too. The offer's open all night.

Ever yours,
Black

[ …the ending is something he’s never quite shaken, unfortunately.

Those that make their way up to the chapel will, indeed, find a pancake bar, courtesy of Yosuke and Stan (because Black never feels that hungry after trials and someone needs to stress bake here). That is, there are pancakes! There are syrups, whipped cream, fruits, berries, candies, etc! Sprinkles! Hot chocolate, ice cream… everything you could want for your build-your-own-pancake masterpiece. It’s all set up on some tables shoved against the chapel’s walls.

…special Stancakes (or pancakes with a hint of Stan in them, aka some of his hair that might’ve gotten in there accidentally, whoops) are also available.

There’s also alcohol—dessert wines mostly, to pair with their overwhelming sugar bias, but there’s some ordinary stuff there too. Pancake bar.

The framed photos are where they’ve always been on the center area, along with their matching stuffed animals. …or most of them; some haven’t been made, some pictures haven’t been put up, you get the idea. ]

Comments

[cherryblooded]

You'll do a good job. I don't know how to wish you luck next time without assuming there's a next time, but...

[Does he have any hope anymore?]

[captainobnoxious]

[Yeaaah, that smile tightens just a little, though she's going to preoccupy herself with stealing a pancake to force down.]

-- Right? I mean, this happens like clockwork, no changing it. There's always going to be at least one person who's tempted no matter what.

[That's just fact. It... doesn't make her feel better though.]

We just have to do our best to survive despite that.

[cherryblooded]

Right. That's the most we can do now... Take care of as many people as we can, and make sure people take responsibility.

[It's not a reassuring fact, but it's fact.]

[captainobnoxious]

[She makes a soft noise of agreement, already regretting the stolen piece of food, and pats Cherryblod's face gently.]

Make sure you get some rest tonight, though I'm sure you'll be up retelling the fantastic stories of your youth to every ear that'll listen.

[cherryblooded]

[Face... patting...?]

Don't think most people want to hear. But I'll be sure to sleep at a reasonable hour.

[captainobnoxious]

[Listen... Yes.]

Good. Use the buddy system if you think you'll get shanked on the way back to your room too, though I'm sure your little bodyguard'll make sure no one gets that close.

[C'mon Yosuke.]

[cherryblooded]

You have so little faith in my ability to defend myself. But thank you.