it is a funeral.

[ltcommandroid]

[Well. That was certainly something.

Emotions are clearly high, so for once, Data steps out of his helper role and takes on the brunt of organizing the after-trial gathering. He's seen enough of them by now to know what's what. He's also seen more than enough in this particular trial to decide that the bar, while possibly being the most logical location, may be distressing to some! So instead, we're gonna do something different. Data will deliver invitations, that sort of look like a computer printed them, to each of the rooms:]


Please come to the ice cream parlor if you would like company at this time.

- Data

[Everybody likes ice cream!

There are no decorations, but there are some snack selections from the buffet and the cafe, depending on what you want, and a tray or two of mixed drinks courtesy of Jimmy Buffett. Data and Parker are both here. If you're sad, you may pet Parker (probably). If you're too depressed to make your own fancy sundae, Data will do it for you (definitely).]

Comments

[cethflayn]

[She was just really worried okay]

I cannot speak for Jasper. [Look he's just out there doing his thing.] All I can speak for is myself.

[dokkalfheimr]

We'll all get it sorted, I think.

[Mnngh.]

How are you feeling? Today was rough on all of us, I believe.

[cethflayn]

Me? I am...I am feeling a lot of things.

[Disgust with herself, disappointment, sour and prickly hurt...]

But at this moment, I feel worried for you.

[It's okay next time she and Plumeria chat Flayn will teach her "read the medicine bottle label".]

[dokkalfheimr]

...You don't need to worry about me.

[She says it a little blankly; she's been saying it all week, not just to Flayn. It's clearly just a platitude at this point.]

I don't...need it.

[cethflayn]

[Frowny face.]

As a healer, it is my duty to be concerned.

[dokkalfheimr]

If it's solely out of obligation, I don't need it.

[cethflayn]

That is not all it is out of.

[And her expression shifts to one more pained.]

As someone who...thinks of you as a friend, and ally. I worry greatly.

[dokkalfheimr]

What are you worried about?

[She's trying so hard to keep her tone neutral; her voice is shaking regardless, the tremors appearing as she continues.]

It isn't as though I'm going to kill anyone. Any incentive I may have had is... It's gone, I... It isn't as though you have anything further to worry about.

[cethflayn]

Then can I not simply worry about you? And your health?

[Oh no are we not friends anymore]

[dokkalfheimr]

Why would you?

[She lowers her head a bit; eye contact isn't going to happen anymore.]

There's no reason why anyone should.

[cethflayn]

Because I do?

[She's trembling a little bit.]

Because despite everything, I...I still want to be your friend.

[dokkalfheimr]

...People don't care unless they have to.

[She just sounds so resigned.]

Unless they want something, or they have some reason why they're going to care about you, specifically. Anything else is a lie.

[cethflayn]

[Oh

Oh that hurts very much to hear.]

I am not lying! I care for you as any friend does! Do - do you think I am lying to you, Lady Freyja?

[dokkalfheimr]

...I think you care for now. And you'll continue to until I do something you dislike, and then you won't anymore.

It's fine. I won't hate you for it.

[cethflayn]

[






A tear drips down Flayn's cheek onto the floor.

Then another.]

You have given me no reason to hate or dislike you - even last week, I held no animosity towards you, and still I do not! I-

[No - no, she's yelling. She's yelling and that never made anyone feel better. If she's really sorry for how she acted around Alice she wouldn't do it to other people that she cares about, would she?

Flayn sniffs loudly and turns away.]

I - no. No, I am not going to shout at someone again tonight. I...we will speak later. Goodnight, Lady Freyja - please be sure to stay hydrated.

[Rushes over back to where she left her ice cream to grab the bowl and hide behind the counter and eat where Freyja can't see her!]