pageant of the bizarre

[goodforsomething]

[Throughout the late afternoon and early evening, Stan seems to have put a surprising amount of effort into setting up the dining hall. It's not usually something he would do without any kind of potential gain, but hell - there's not a whole lot else to do here. And really, if he hangs up some of the ribbons from the sewing room, well, it's not like anybody was using them. He knows how to decorate for parties.

There is a conspicuous lack of glitter in any of the decorations, though. Too soon.

The only dish currently set out is a pan of cinnamon noodle kugel. It's a potluck, bring your own shit! He has bothered to make some punch, at least, as well as bringing down some booze from the bar. Maybe alcohol on Murder Night isn't the best idea, but he'll keep an eye out for anyone who decides to indulge. He'd have to anyway. Apparently passing out in the dining hall will end in explosions.

Speaking of rude and arbitrary rules: off to the side, there's a table labeled KINGMAKERS. There's only one piece of paper there now, a well-done drawing of what looks like a young, ostentatiously emo Mitt Romney. It's obviously Stan's, since he got here first, but he hasn't bothered to sign it; apparently you can submit anonymously or not, however you feel like. As long as we're all participating in the public mockery!]

Comments

[cherryblooded]

[Got it in one.]

Interesting's a word for it.

[ratingspoint]

I've enjoyed most of them, anyway.

None of them are really what I expected humans to be like, but that's fine, actually.

[cherryblooded]

Life would be so boring if your expectations were always met. So I'm glad to hear it.

...What did you expect humans to be like, if I can ask?

[ratingspoint]

[...............actually-]

The closest thing to it is probably Sigrun.

[cherryblooded]

In what way?

[He can't imagine anyone but Sigrun being Sigrun.]

[ratingspoint]

Most of what I know about humans comes from media, sweetheart. It's all a little over-the-top.

[Sigrun is sufficiently anime.]

[cherryblooded]

She's a bit larger than life, isn't she? No wonder she's our leader.

[...]

She called me her right hand the other day, you know.

[He sounds and looks so happy to be saying that.]

[ratingspoint]

Ohhh, that's fantastic! And I'm really not surprised, either, you're good at what you do.

[cherryblooded]

I know, but - it's an honor, hearing it from her. I'll have to work double-time not to disappoint.

[Cherryblod, you already work yourself ragged. Cherryblod stop.]

[ratingspoint]

Just make sure you take care of yourself too, darling.

[...Please don't make him be rational at you again.]

[cherryblooded]

[Being rational sucks and is stupid.]

Oh - of course. I'm no good to anyone if I don't keep my health up.

[ratingspoint]

[Pretty much? It also requires more emotional competence than he has at any given moment.]

That isn't it and we both know it.

[It's gentle, though.]

[cherryblooded]

And you're sweet to worry for my sake.

[He might hug him, but guitar.]

[ratingspoint]

[...Do you want him to move it, or.]

Well, I don't see why I wouldn't.

[cherryblooded]

[Nope! Keep playing. He'll hug robotson later, when he definitely is not dead the next morning.]

Even if you say that. I'm lucky to have you as my dear family.

[ratingspoint]

[...He'll try very hard to not be dead tomorrow morning, Cherryblod.

As it stands, that kind of gets him to pause for a moment.]

I'm glad that you think so.

[cherryblooded]

[Good! So will he.]

Mhm. I know so.

Is that a song from your shows?

[Guess who does not know Wonderwall.]

[ratingspoint]

Not at all! Yosuke-darling taught it to me, actually - or, well, he's played it in front of me a few times. I like it, though.

[cherryblooded]

Even better. I'm glad you two are bonding.

[The proudest of parents.]