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

[bloodbiter]

[A slight pause.]

You don't? Well, no matter. May I ask what sort of recipe you're preparing, at least?

[sleepytimegal]

Potato skins covered in cheese and bacon and sour cream. ...It's a...comfort food.

[bloodbiter]

Just the skins? Not the potatoes themselves?

[She thinks about it for a moment.]

Do they taste good on their own?

[sleepytimegal]

With the right cooking and...I think some seasoning? Salt and stuff.

[bloodbiter]

I see! Is it a common kind of cuisine in your world, Alex?

[sleepytimegal]

Kinda? It's mostly a...bar food. Like, appetizers. Snacks.

[bloodbiter]

And a bar is... Like a tavern! Someone explained that to me once.

[A nod.]

I believe I understand.

[sleepytimegal]

Yeah, just like that. [ Thank goodness someone explained bars are taverns! ] They're bad for you but they taste good.

[bloodbiter]

[A nod, and a soft smile.]

That's the case with far too many foods, I find.

[sleepytimegal]

...If I can figure out how to make it, do...you wanna try some?

[bloodbiter]

[It's clear from her expression that she didn't expect it, but she gives a nod after a moment.]

I would love to, but... Only if I can do something in return for you.

[sleepytimegal]

[ Oh, uh... ] Well... Sure, if you want. Like a food for a food?

[bloodbiter]

[Ah.]

I would love to, but... I possess no knowledge of cooking.

[Please don't submit yourself to impending culinary disasters, Alex.]

[sleepytimegal]

I mean...all mine is just guess-work.

But then we can just say...an IOU, I don't mind that.

[bloodbiter]

An... IOU?

[She gives a small chuckle, nodding.]

That is an interesting way to put it. But, yes. I will simply owe you.

[sleepytimegal]

Then that's that.