No party like an pope party??

[archboxer]

[That... that was a thing for everyone. There should be no celebration for Lif but, well, even if Rhea has a very cynical view of such things it's probably for the best that everyone stays together. Her first stop is the cafeteria, after all nothing better to keep people in one spot than free food. There she bumps into Mira, leaving the snacks to her Rhea ends up writing notes to everyone to come to the cafeteria in a few hours.

Some she hands personally and if she can't find someone she slid it under their door. Rin's she slides into her room regardless.

Fortunately, you won't hear a sermon.]

Comments

[obstagoodboy]

[Piers is... here. He probably SHOULD eat since he hasn't really done so in... yeah, 24 hours now. But he isn't even picking at the food. Just sitting with his hands folded over his knees, foot-tapping with nervous energy and a dark look on his face.

All that? Hit a bit too close to home, huh?]

[emberserker]

[Anna's not apologizing, what do you take her for, but...]

You aren't doing well, are you?

[obstagoodboy]

Pretty obvious, huh?

[He stops tapping and looks over at her. He's not green anymore but is still pale]

I've never seen someone killed before. Like, I've seen corpses at funerals but not...this.

[emberserker]

I'd say that's not surprising. Most common people lead peaceful lives, don't they?

[obstagoodboy]

Yeah. And nothin' about this place is normal...

Like, hell, I should be pissed at that guy for what he did. But all I keep thinking about is 'what if I had to kill someone for Marnie?' and it's- I know I shouldn't think like that.

[emberserker]

A family member, I imagine.

[obstagoodboy]

Little sister. I half raised her, honestly. But... I ain' a killer.

[emberserker]

...I suppose some people would go that far for their family. Yours must care for you a great deal.

[bogwife]

[It only takes a few minutes of Piers sitting down before Zerinda is there sliding a small glass of homemade wine in front of him.]

You look like you need this.

[obstagoodboy]

[He shouldn't- on an empty stomach he'll get wreaked. But fuck it, life is a nightmare and he wants to drink]

Heh, thanks. Cheers.

[Sip sip]

[bogwife]

[They could all die at any moment! Fuck it, get schwasted!]

Are you okay? Wait, stupid question. I mean, how are you feeling?

[obstagoodboy]

Like crap. Low blood sugar and trauma will do that to a bloke.

Are you drinking too? Feels wrong to be day drinking alone.

[bogwife]

I was trying to hold off until everyone else had some but I'm also very bad at turning down pretty people who ask me to drink with them. [She pours herself a small amount of wine and takes a sip.] You should eat something. Let me go grab you something a little heartier than wine and snacks.

I DO NOT HAVE A GOOD ICON FOR THIS

[obstagoodboy]

[Look maybe he would have had something to say about the need for food or how she could go serve everyone else first he wasn't going anywhere-

-but she just called him pretty and he has never taken a compliment well. Not helped by his pale complexion being utterly unable to hide a blush even when he turns away, tugging on his collar ring nervously.]

... uh. Yeah, Sure.

[bogwife]

[Even with their circumstances being what they are seeing that blush creep across her face makes her have to bite back a grin.] Be right back. [She gives his hand a small pat before hurrying away and true to her word she's back within a few minutes carrying a bowl of stew and a few slices of crusty bread that she slides in front of him.]

It might not fix everything but Ma always says a full stomach can help even when it feels like you're about to fall into the sky.

[reallyhatesharks]

[Nova sets a plate in front of him. She also has one, but y'know.]

The only thing worse than stress drinking alone is stress eating alone. Don't leave me out in the cold, dude.

[obstagoodboy]

... heh. I would never. Sit.

[The food smell makes his guts turn, but he knows he has to at least try]

[reallyhatesharks]

Try not to breathe in while you're eating. It's easier like that the first time.

[Nova has like 0 problems with eating after shit happens anymore, but also? Shit is ALWAYS happening around her. She probably would've starved if she hadn't gotten used to eating even when she didn't want to.]

[pimpplan]

[ Man, he really is shaken up over this whole thing, isn't he? Typically Zelos probably wouldn't pay him any mind, but that's probably not a good idea with how broken up over it he is.

He tosses Piers something from the free food that Rhea had nabbed. Hope he's vaguely paying attention. ]

Hey, you should probably eat something. You look terrible.

[ Very astute. ]

[obstagoodboy]

Flatterer.

[His response is curt but he does take a bite, scowling as his guts turn over. But he's trying]

[lovelikeyou]

Are you okay?

[That's...okay, look, that was a stupid question and she just realized it just now.]

I know you must not feel well, but maybe you should eat a little bit.

[obstagoodboy]

... worried if I do I'm gonna throw it back up.

[lovelikeyou]

Maybe something to drink?

[Rose knows humans don't die after just a day of no food or anything, but she also knows they don't normally enjoy it.]

[obstagoodboy]

...could probably handle that.

[lovelikeyou]

Okay. I'll get you some... [what does greg like] ...do you want alcohol...?