trustfell | I don't believe in fretting and greiving, why mess around with strife?

[In some ways, this trial was simpler. The killer was lacking in remorse, the victim innocent. The lines were clearer. Was that better, or worse?

Either way, Fern and Alex make up something of a green team, preparing a meal in the kitchen. Nothing particularly complicated. Coffee and water for whoever want it is at one end of the dining table. Along the rest of it is a variety of foods. A plate of cheese and crackers, a bowl of salad and carrots for the healthy people, some handy finger sandwiches, and... a big pot of mac and cheese. What they lack in presentation they make up in sheer volume of food. That's a big tub of mac and cheese.

They struggle with the invitations for a bit before eventually coming up with possibly the most awkward phrasing possible. These notes are quietly shoved under doors with little fanfare more than a quick knock.

We got food in eat place. Food is good to eat. Enjoy food with us?

- Fern and Alex

[The dining area is lined up with some appropriate decorations, quick paper streamers and even some doodles that have been taped to the walls.

Its possible too simple. But maybe people need something simple to gorge on after a complicated day.]

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...It's good to know that you're being realistic about this, honestly. Given that so many are looking to you for leadership here, it's for the best to not fill their heads with senseless optimism.

[Just saying.]

[The corners of his lips do quirk up a bit, though he manages to suppress a prideful smile.]

It's a difficult balance to maintain. I don't want everyone to lose hope to the point where they don't even make an attempt to keep moving forward, but I feel like it's important to be honest about the seriousness of the situation so that people keep their wits about them.

Oh, I can imagine; that sort of thing is why I've never really been cut out for a position like that.

[...Among. Other reasons.]

Although I am content with the leadership we do have here, for the record. Another meeting in a few days' time, I'm assuming...?

Well, all I can do is try and do my best to deliver and try and be a model for the group. And I promise that I will continue that until we're safely out of here or... well, I get caught horribly off guard.

But yes, I do plan on another meeting next Tuesday. Actually, can I ask you a favor on that front?

I don't see why not. Admittedly, whether I can offer much is another matter entirely, but I'll do whatever I can. What is it...?

Well, given that you identified the alchemy used in the execution, perhaps you could elaborate a little bit on the skill and some of the aspects of the practice for everyone? I was going to ask you to just tell me alone, but... I feel like it would be better if the group as a whole had some sort of foundation for it.

[Oh, that's...]

Yes, of course. Is there anything in particular you think that I should focus on? I can think of a few things that may be relevant, given the way that particular transmutation looked, but...

Well, I think what was going on in the execution specifically is what we'd want to know about. Also whether or not the previous two... well, punishments for Caren and Yosuke would have anything to do with it, as well.

...The thought has crossed my mind. I can think of ways that both of those could be done alchemically, though Mr. Hanamura's is admittedly slightly more difficult for me to explain because that particular sort of response isn't my specialty.

I'll caution you, however, that all I have are theories. Furthermore, some of these theories are based on things that I haven't seen for myself, though I've heard that such things are possible. As such, it's for the best to not consider them any sort of absolute until I have further proof of what they're doing.

That's fine. I'm honestly not entirely sure if that's entirely what we're dealing with here, since so much of what I've seen is far beyond what I'm familiar with. For all we know, it could be something else entirely that happens to have the same form as the alchemy you're familiar with.

I think it's still worth familiarizing ourselves with, though, in the event that alchemy really is what we're dealing with.

I can tell you without a shadow of a doubt that it was alchemy that was used today. The rest... We'll have to wait and see.

I'll do what I can, however, of course.

Good. Good to know.

I definitely appreciate your cooperation in this, then.

I don't believe in fretting and greiving, why mess around with strife?

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