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

[precognit]

Yes. You're absolutely right.

[Alice's dainty features are set, resolute. She turns to Della.]

What we need is a truce. Or some kind of pact. An iron-clad agreement that we won't let this happen again.

[nothingcanstop]

A truce...? [ She narrows her eyes in thought. ] I would've thought not wanting to play by his rules was enough, but... Maybe the knowledge of what he'll make us do will be enough.

[precognit]

Maybe it's naive of me to think an agreement would be enough to keep us all united, but...I want to believe it would.

[nothingcanstop]

Listen to me, there is nothing wrong with hoping for the best. It might not turn out the way you want it...but keeping optimistic is important.

[precognit]

Yeah. You're right. I'm just used to...kind of knowing how things will turn out. It's weird. I've never felt lost like this before.

[nothingcanstop]

Good intuition, or...is this some kind of magic thing?

[ There's no judgment in her voice; Della's used to weird. ]

[precognit]

Well—

[Alice hesitates. Her 'title' in the profiles is The Clairvoyant, but she's managed to fly under the radar so far...but then again, she's literally talking to a duck, so.]

60% the former, 40% the latter. Though I'm not sure 'magic' is entirely the right word for it.

[nothingcanstop]

Eh, magic's a catchall. It just seems to be what most people can conceptualize around here.

[ She winks, despite how tired she is. ]

...I can see how that'd be really helpful about now. I'm sorry that...clown took it from you.

[precognit]

That's fair enough.

[One corner of Alice's mouth quirks up into a wry smile, just for a moment.]

It would be incredibly useful, yes. It'll be okay, though. [She rubs at the back of her neck.] Please...don't tell anyone about that.

[nothingcanstop]

Huh? Oh... Of course not. Is it... [ Should she be lowering her voice... ] Is it a secret?

[precognit]

Well, my profile hints pretty clearly at it, but. [Alice shrugs.] It's a whole can of worms I'd rather not open, y'know?

[nothingcanstop]

[ A light scowl. ] Those profiles... I understand. I'll keep it quiet.

[precognit]

Thanks, Della. [Alice feels like she's saying that a lot, lately. Della has quickly become someone she trusts here. She'll have to figure out something to do to thank her for all the heart-to-hearts they've been having.

[nothingcanstop]

...None needed. You're welcome.