at the end of the river, the sundown beams

[destage]

[Well...that trial was most certainly a thing, now wasn't it.

It's probably a while after the trial that some notes will be going underneath people's doors, written in a nice, clean scrawl--]

For anyone who hasn't gotten anything to eat, there will be food and refreshments provided in the dining room courtesy of Estelle-san and I. Feel free to take as much as you need.

Please stay strong, everyone.

♥ Estelle and Sayaka

[True to the word, there's plenty of food to go around--potato stew courtesy of Estelle, and curry courtesy of Sayaka. There's coffee and tea out as well, for anyone to drink, and...well, it's more or less an optional thing. After today, some might need it.]

Comments

[firstaid]

Perhaps so. I've simply just been learning recipes on my journey. Honestly, I never cooked until I left the castle and Yuri taught me how. So it's thanks to him that I honestly am able to do this for everyone.

[And she practiced lots too, so she's glad that practice all paid off. Stupid things like cutting up veggies in specific ways, measurements, things one wouldn't expect from 'cooking practice'. But Estelle is a unique individual.]

[notaccurate]

[Hey, practice comes in all forms.]

Would you like to learn some more? I am not a chef by any means, but since we have the resources here I could teach you what I know.

[firstaid]

I would absolutely love to learn some more. If you would teach me I would appreciate it!

[She seems happy to hear this, rolling back and forth on her feet. Making a friend over cooking sounds like a wonderful idea.]

[notaccurate]

We can start tomorrow, then. Perhaps a big brunch would be welcomed by everyone.

[Cooking friends~]

[firstaid]

That sounds wonderful! I think people would appreciate a good brunch. We need to keep our morale up now and I'll do what I can to help with that.

[Even if she's neglecting herself, but luckily she's opening up to a few people about her emotions tonight.]

[notaccurate]

[No neglecting yourself, Estelle.]

What would you like to learn? We can start out with something you like, since you'll be sampling your work as you cook anyway.

[firstaid]

My favorite dishes are udon and sushi. I also like parfaits and sorbets. To be honest, I'll eat just about anything... well... except sukiyaki.

[That's the one dish she can't stand, unfortunately.]

However, if we cook for the group, we should find something that the majority likes!

[notaccurate]

[At least he's heard of parfaits and sorbets, the other ones sound weird to him.]

You can't go wrong with eggs in the morning, honestly.

[firstaid]

Eggs are a wonderful way to start the morning! They make for a healthy breakfast, I find.

[She sways a bit back and forth.]

Perhaps we could start off with that? I imagine we could also end up learning everyone's preferences for how they like their eggs!

[Estelle, please don't overexert yourself...]

[notaccurate]

[Estelle no]

That is possible, though keeping it simple would be best. If we try to cook everyone's meals to their preferences, there will be no time for anything but cooking.

[firstaid]

... I suppose that is true. There are a lot of us here.

[...thirty-three now. That's... kind of sad to think about since there were thirty-five people alive just recently.]

[notaccurate]

[Yeah, try not to think about the specifics there.]

Hmm...we might talk to the others to see who else likes to cook, and then work out a rotation. That way no one person gets overwhelmed.

[firstaid]

Kyrie likes to cook. Oh, and Yuri does, too! Um, Tabitha also made a meal for everyone once. Also Sayaka made the curry tonight! I'll see who else can cook as well.

[Someone's been trying to do their homework here.]

[notaccurate]

Ah, she did, did she?

[That curry kinda burnt his mouth whoops.]

It was quite delicious. I wouldn't say no to more of her cooking.

[firstaid]

You should tell her that. I think she would appreciate it.

[Just like she's appreciated the thanks she's getting.]

[notaccurate]

Mmm, I should. She might need some encouragement today.

[Luca didn't take the trial too poorly, but he's also an adult who's Seen Some Shit. It's got to be harder on the kids, or so he thinks.]

[firstaid]

She may, especially since she worked so hard to make the curry and get the notes out.

[Estelle's bounced back for the most part but it's also because she's seen some shit. She'd just rather not have said shit happen.]

[notaccurate]

I shall go find her then. Thank you, Estelle.

[And with that, off he goes~]