What I want to hear on nights I can't sleep is your voice

[philoxenia]

[ ... Well, that was an absolute shitshow, wasn't it? Instead of dwelling on how she feels about everything that just happened, Mira's channeling that energy into something else--and she has a little bit of help doing it. Zerinda and Ema are here in the bar to make drinks, and Mira's brought in a ton of food that's definitely not healthy for anyone, but screw it, who cares about health right now?

Della's here to pass out invitations, too--they let everyone know there's a gathering in the bar, if they'd rather not be alone.

If you choose not to come, well... Mira's got that taken care of, too. She'll place a little container of cookies and hot cocoa outside your door. Maybe it'll help someone feel a little less alone--at least, that's what she's hoping. ]

Comments

[philoxenia]

Hi, Rose.

[ It's a good thing Mira doesn't intend to ask. It's obviously something Rose should be able to offer information about... and if she doesn't, well, then it's none of her business. No, she's here to maybe offer something to get her mind off.... that.

So she sits next to Rose, cocoa clutched in her hands. ]

You're really into crocheting, aren't you?

[ She's curious! ]

[lovelikeyou]

I've always liked the idea of making something out of nothing. I've just never been very good at it.

[philoxenia]

If it makes you feel better, I've never been good either.

[ She gives Rose an encouraging smile, though. ]

But that's what practice is for--and as long as you're proud of it, then I think that makes it beautiful.

[lovelikeyou]

Thank you. That's very kind.

[philoxenia]

Of course. I've always believed in picking up hobbies to help make things a little less stressful....

Do you have an idea of what you'd like to make?

[lovelikeyou]

I like making the little animals! They're too small for me to do much with, but they're still fun.

[Rose glances around, before adding:]

Don't tell her, but I made one for Zerinda! I just haven't given it to her yet.

[philoxenia]

Oh, that's adorable. I'm sure she'll love it.

[ She touches a finger to her lips. ]

Your secret is safe with me, Rose. But I can't wait to see how she'll react.

[lovelikeyou]

I knoooow! She liked the dog I sewed before, so I thought I'd give her the next thing I did.

[philoxenia]

You sewed her a dog? That's so cute... Handmade stuffed animals are always more meaningful than store-bought ones, I think.