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unknownseas2021-02-06 04:50 pm
dokkalfheimr) wrote in unknownseas2021-02-06 04:50 pm
And we're all adrift together through the cold mist, 'til we're lifeless together
[The preparations hit differently this time.
Last weekend was at least an attempt at being festive, even with the light supplies they have; at being joyous, at giving people at least one nice thing to look back upon before things inevitably took a turn for the worse. And now two people are dead, and instead of trying to figure out structure placement and how best to keep everyone entertained and occupied and well-fed, the preparations now are given to much more practical purposes.
Large amounts of bottled water from the machine. Bagels and bread and muffins, light starchy things to avoid forcing anyone to keep meat or seafood down after seeing a corpse. Fruit for the sake of providing energy. Avoiding including bananas for any reason. Quietly pulling aside one of the first people she sees with any experience in the matter and asking them to help her make tea.
Once she's got one of the tables at the party zone set up and the tea is on its way to being prepared, she'll set around letting people know; the invitations are simple, written in Freyja's broad, elegant handwriting:
I think another gathering tonight would be beneficial. Not to celebrate, but to remember; perhaps more importantly, to ensure that no one is alone if they don't want to be.
Tonight is hard. There is nothing further to do but get through it.]
Last weekend was at least an attempt at being festive, even with the light supplies they have; at being joyous, at giving people at least one nice thing to look back upon before things inevitably took a turn for the worse. And now two people are dead, and instead of trying to figure out structure placement and how best to keep everyone entertained and occupied and well-fed, the preparations now are given to much more practical purposes.
Large amounts of bottled water from the machine. Bagels and bread and muffins, light starchy things to avoid forcing anyone to keep meat or seafood down after seeing a corpse. Fruit for the sake of providing energy. Avoiding including bananas for any reason. Quietly pulling aside one of the first people she sees with any experience in the matter and asking them to help her make tea.
Once she's got one of the tables at the party zone set up and the tea is on its way to being prepared, she'll set around letting people know; the invitations are simple, written in Freyja's broad, elegant handwriting:
I think another gathering tonight would be beneficial. Not to celebrate, but to remember; perhaps more importantly, to ensure that no one is alone if they don't want to be.
Tonight is hard. There is nothing further to do but get through it.]
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[ Ah, hedonism! That's a much better conversation topic! ]
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[Party concoctions, really. You can't have a good party without 'liquid courage', haha!]
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[Filbo laughs]
But if you ever get something stronger I'd give it a try. Just don't think too badly of me if I make faces the first time.
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[It probably will be hilarious for a person and that person likely won't be Filbo, hah]
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[ Filbo does not deserve this and I will say it a thousand times. ]
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That's what I wanted to hear!
[Filbo leans away from the railing. It's getting late, there's a gathering to attend...he can't go sulking around for long. That's just not in his nature! But still...]
I hope you're feeling a little better. As for me, uh...I'll...I'll think about everything you said. I know maybe you're regretting saying all that, but I'm not gonna dismiss it. Don't be sorry, alright?
[He really will give it a lot of thought. Chloe has no idea of the profound effect she had on him, hah.
Gotta go, Chloe! See you!]
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[ How weird... She said something helpful? Huh. ]
See you 'round.