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 must be strange to become accustomed again. But... Truth be told, if your age were not listed on those lists they've displayed about all of us, I would not have realized you aren't human.

[ . . . That makes bile rise in her throat. the idea of that. She inhales, exhales... and then unclenches her fist. ]

I suppose that's for the best, if people think that.

[She notices the way her fist unclenches and second guesses herself again, glancing down to the table for a moment before looking back to Elda.]

I beg your pardon. I meant no offense.

[ . . Che ]

I'm not human, and I never have been. But it makes sense for a human to see that in someone else- to see what they would prefer.

[ So... she gets it?? Or so she says?? she's ended up biting her nail. ]

[A pause, and a nod.]

That is not what I meant, but I see why it came across in such a way. You have my apologies.

Oh quit it with the apologies. What's done is done and you said it yourself, you don't mean offense.

[ She exhales hard out of her nose. Despite her words, she is still sulking a bit, but that's... unrelated, mostly. ]

...Of course.

[Pictured: the face of a girl who really wants to apologize again. Regardless, she continues on after a moment.]

Would you like me to take my leave?

... Don't be silly. You're the one eating.

[ This is a room for eating. ]

Well, yes, but... You seemed uncomfortable. That is all.

Don't be so considerate, you silly girl. I'm the one intruding here.

[She can't help the chuckle that springs from her throat.]

How on Earth are you intruding?

I'm sitting here not eating a thing. Like I said, this is a place for eating.

It isn't only for eating, you know. It's for finding comfort in each other, I imagine.

[ Comforting each other... huh.

She presses her lips together, her hand falling back to the table. Mmm. ]

Well, are you broken up?

...What happened was certainly regrettable. I wish things could have turned out for the better.

[But she doesn't seem broken by it, no. There's definitely remorse in her voice, but no despair.]

You didn't much like either of them, huh?

No, that isn't it. They both seemed like good people, until we realized Blue did such a thing. It's more...

[A shake of her head.]

Again, the topic it brings us to is rather unpleasant.

[ Yeesh. She shakes her head. She's got no problem with it, bu...t ]

I seem to keep doing that.

I would argue it is our circumstances here themselves that do such a thing.

It’s simply... Between the plague that came to our land and the threat of the monsters, many people were killed, and fairly often. So while these circumstances might be new to me in many ways...

[Seeing people die is certainly not new.]

[ . . . ]

Honestly, I think I've grown somewhat complacent in that respect. It's only recently death re-entered my life.

That's a good thing, isn't it? Ah, not that it has re-entered, but...

[ Is it? Probably? But it's made her so soft. all this peace, all these years... she leans back a little. ]

Well, as long as I was going to come here, maybe not.

[A small frown.]

Why do you say that...?

Because we're a difference in kind [ Species ] and here I am, seeing my grandchildren when I look at you people.

...If I may say so, I don't believe that's such a bad thing. After all - it means you care for the people here. Learning to care for each other and working together is the only way we're going to be able to leave this place safely.

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