don't wait for a knight in shinin' armor, your savior's reflected in the mirror

[perpend]

[That sure was a fucking thing. That execution was a fucking thing. Those secrets are a fucking thing.

Cabanela retreats to his room, but not for all that long. Everyone will get a note eventually, written in very neat handwriting

I do not plan on bowing down to threats and intimidation. If you did not act, it means you were, like me, aware of the risk, but decided against it. Your reasons are entirely your own.

Join me in the dining room if you agree enough is enough, and that you won't acquiesce to threats. I don't plan to let this stop me, and neither should you.

-C

In the dining room itself, Cabanela has set up coffee and tea for those who want it-- there's no food, because to be honest, he doesn't know how to cook. Two more candles have been lit-- he wasn't really sure what to do about the whole... parasite thing... so Fern's candle will have to make due.]

Comments

[captainobnoxious]

[In theory, she does. Practice has yet to truly be seen.]

It's not, but that's why I remember it better. I don't really care a lot about other people's business unless they're bringing it with them, you know? It's theirs, not mine, if it stays where it should then whatever.

[brandnewday]

I guess that makes sense...mine's more about how I feel. Gyah! I feel super embarrassed now that everyone knows! It's not like I'm cryin' all the time.

[But she's cried during trials before. And probably during at least one of the meetings? And while walking around, maybe. Definitely at after-parties.]

[captainobnoxious]

I don't know, you do kinda cry a bunch. I don't think it's much of a surprise as you wish it was... except maybe the part about not getting along with others. You're a friendly girl.

[So she's got to have someone she gets along with, besides animals.]

[brandnewday]

Y-yeah! I'm friendly. I don't have problems with anyone! [...Ugh, but even that sounds forced.] At least that's what I'd want everyone to think. I try hard, but...

[She looks down at the desk. Like everyone else, she has pens and paper, but...she's never written anything down.]

[captainobnoxious]

But there's just some people that grind your gears, right? There's nothing wrong with that, Biki, just because you've got a few you can't be friendly with doesn't mean you're not a good girl. A good idol either.

[Though she understands the importance of appearances more than anyone, honestly. Being a leader has a different set of expectations... but it's no different in that aspect.]

At least, in my opinion. What's the point of trying to get along with everyone if you can't be honest with them and yourself?

[brandnewday]

[Biki...it's a cute nickname, but it'd be even nicer if it was coming from a friend? Right now, she sort of feels like a rival(???) has come into her room to give her a lecture. It's not really easy to open up in a situation like this.]

I am a good idol! On stage, beneath the sparkling lights, it's like all my dreams are comin' true. I can help my fans smile, laugh, cheer, and forget their problems just for a short while! And when I'm on TV, I can teach 'em something new every show! It's the greatest job in the world! There's no kind of job that's too hard for me!

[But her enthusiasm fades a little.]

But it's different outside of that. I don't think I'm dishonest! I just don't really know how to fit in. And when I'm alone...I don't know how to feel that way I do on stage.

[Maybe Sigrun's noticed it in passing. How Hibiki tends to sulk when she's alone, but when she's with someone she's talked to frequently before, she lights up completely.]