drove to Chicago, all things know, all things know

[cherryblooded]

[This is getting so routine.

Cherryblod had thought about napping the rest of the day, like he'd said, but there are people to take care of, people who'd been closer to Aiden and Shirazu than he had been. So after about an hour in his room to decompress, he'd headed to the kitchen and started cooking. At some point Stan and Bruce had both joined him.

Almost everyone seems to want to take care of those who are remaining. Almost everyone.

The food this time is mostly soup and sandwiches - nothing fancy, nobody's in the mood to appreciate it - but it's there set up in the dining room by the time everyone (alive) receives notes under their doors. ...He slips an extra one for Sigrun under Mettaton's door, just in case.]

[name],
If you want to spend this time by yourself, that's fine.
If you'd rather have some company, there's food in the dining room, and you're all welcome there.
If you want to take some food and go, that's fine, too.
Take care of yourself.
-Cherryblod, Stan, Bruce

Comments

[cherryblooded]

[Colress is not hitting on him, probably...]

Even so. It's bad enough that we're suspecting each other every week without bringing Klinklang into it.

[pokexplorer]

[It probably shouldn't come as a surprise that Colress' expression brightens a bit at this idea. He nods, pushing his food aside so they can both have their notebooks in front of them.]

Absolutely not. Are you looking for something specific?

[Bruce will probably get infodumped either way, but it's good to have a starting point!]

[cherryblooded]

Nothing to thank me for. It's what I do.

[Every week, more or less on the dot.]

[captainobnoxious]

[... The uncomfortable thought of but what if you don't get the chance crosses her mind and shows briefly on her face, but she forces both away with a sigh instead.

(Just because she couldn't do what she wanted for Mettaton doesn't mean anyone else is going to have a regret like that. He was pretty much destined to die at some point.)]

You're so mean, pinky. But fine. Just make it soon, because I'm impatient and want to know!

[pokexplorer]

Haha, well, I'd say Mr. Banner and Mr. Knight had it down better than myself. I am afraid that I am at a bit of a disadvantage when it comes to Earth-based information. Rather embarrassing, that!

[He really does feel a bit embarrassed about it, since this should've been his jam.]

We really did come together, though... It was nice to see, even if the circumstances were not the greatest.

[pokexplorer]

[It wasn't his intention at all...!]

That is true, but we do still have to try every angle that we can. We...don't have a choice in the matter, unfortunately.

[cherryblooded]

[He knows. Believe him, it's at the top of his mind.]

By Thursday. If I haven't played it for you yet on Thursday, make me play it at knifepoint if necessary, no matter how bad it is.

[cherryblooded]

That's true, but... Still. I'm glad it wasn't able to hear me say that.

...It wasn't, right?

[sleepingkogoro]

Song, huh.

I won't need to sing about slaying trolls and exploding stuff, right?

[Because that is your song type, Sigrun. Good thing one can't play the flute and sing at the same time.

Yeah, Mouri thinks the flute plays 'tunes', not 'songs']

[amygdalae]

A woman of many talents. [Said with a smile - to be honest, he didn't expect that from Sigrun, being... how she is usually. But he's quickly figuring out that there is a lot more to her than her boisterous exterior.

He gives a small nod towards the lyre in her hands.] And I think everyone here does appreciate that. [It certainly does help to set a nice enough mood after what happened earlier. Those trials are always exhausting, no matter what.]

[amygdalae]

[Bruce cracks open his notebook too, flipping open to a brand new page - he's starting to run low on those, since he's been using this book for a good while already.]

Whatever happened down there, I suppose.

[...quite a bit had transpired down there, after all.]

[amygdalae]

And we're all glad that you're here for it.

[His dadly presence has been a help for most, he knows.]

[goodforsomething]

Yeah! It was badass! If I died like that, I'd definitely want it on my tombstone!

[goodforsomething]

Sure.

[Stan proffers the bottle, which is nearby in case of refills.]

Just don't get too drunk and pass out in the explosion zone.

[penduli]

[ ...oh. ]

Did Miss Doloz join you for any of those? [ ...Can Doloz wear heels. ]

[penduli]

[ She'd be an awesome investigator. ]

You'll learn it eventually if you're there. It's the best way to learn a language anyway—immersing yourself in it. [ Because then, it becomes a matter of survival, and Sigrun's the best at surviving. ] What if we can't go anywhere but our own world, Miss Sigrun? What if we can't even leave this one? What then?

[penduli]

[ ............trying to imagine Stan making plushies.............. ]

Sure. [ Sure......... ] There's not many left, so I think I'll be okay. [ ... ] If you've got suggestions for the Kingmaker's though, let me know. I asked him his favorite animal, but he didn't reply.

[pokexplorer]

No, of course not. Klinklang cannot hear you from its Pokeball- your friendship is spared.

[All said with a smile. Now he's just being mean.]

[goodforsomething]

Yeah. For all the good that's been doin' so far.

[Let's be real, having doors that lock has not been helping prevent murder.]

You'd think we'd be done with this by now. Not like anyone ever gets away with murder.

[cherryblooded]

Clothes and Doloz don't usually agree. But she can manage heels for the occasional fancy dress party.

[cherryblooded]

[Indeed he is.]

--Well, good. I'd like it to have to deal with as little murder fallout as possible.

[pokexplorer]

Oh, certainly!

[It's the spread of note she currently has open anyway, so that works.]

Wasn't Shirazu's ability fascinating? His was one of the abilities I had always wanted to see since the discussion at our first meeting. It seemed as though he had accelerated healing as well...I wonder if it only comes into play if he can activate that ability of his?

[That has to be the case...he was a victim, after all.

...]

Ah, but it is unfortunate that this is the only way we got to see the ability in action...much like plenty of the others.

[isafraid]

Ah... [That's a lifestyle alright. And, now that he's hearing it from her... it actually makes sense.]

Your people really are a type of viking, aren't they?

[pokexplorer]

It certainly was something, wasn't it? I'm still not sure how he managed to fight back like that...no one else has.

[He has to give Aiden props for that.]

[captainobnoxious]

[Her boisterous exterior is 90% of what she is, yes, but that's mostly because her 150% effort into everything she does lends her to be that type of person. She's also good at shadow puppetry.]

I hope so. I'm tired of sad things, so I'd rather just play something happier. Celebrate what's left of us.

[...]

Ten's a fine number. Five's my favorite, but ten's a good number, so let's not let it drop any lower, alright? I'd hate to see anyone else in that pit.