One day we'll reach to emotions: unexplored, unprecedented

[matchbreaker]

[ Sometime shortly after the trial small notes will be folded underneath the doors of everyone still alive, and also posted to the staircase leading up to the upper floors. Not many of you have probably seen Elda's penmanship yet unless you checked that Penmanship check a while back, but it's impossibly impeccable fancy cursive script, to match with her old timey appearance. ... She also writes a lot more proper than she talks. ]

To My Fellows,

The half of you who didn't assist me in this are cordially invited to a celebration of our continued living, and to the memories of those who aren't. We are a mismatched group,
but it has become increasingly clear that we are together in this. Do not allow yourself to be alone.

We will be congregating in the ballroom for the rest of the night.

Better chefs than I will be providing food.

Sincerely,
Elda Marker

[ she's being somewhat facetious about half the group, but the fact does remain that she got more offers than she expected, when she set out to do this. She had expected that Sayaka would help, and indeed both her and Alex provide cookies and curry for the tables. Elda herself sets up the tables, dotting one longer central one made of smaller ones in the ballroom for things to sit on. The bulk of the food's provided by Tarrlok of all people, Chinese food by any other name. Susan, bless her, provides alcohol. Hibki, once she was clean, decided to run backup on preparing the food.

And then perhaps fittingly, Aligula provided the decorations. Steamers line the room, and little cut outs hang around. At Elda's instruction, it's a mix of cats, snakes, and bats. The majority of them have little faces on them. And finally, as and afterthought more than anything else, Elda makes some tea.

... Said tea is black tea and is impossibly dark and bitter because she can't taste it, but maybe that's what you want on a night like this. Who knows. ]

Comments

[sleepytimegal]

Uhh, just the beer. That's what I'm used to drinking. Cheap and easier to get your hands on, where I'm from.

[bloodbiter]

Is it mostly good quality? What they are offering here, that is.

[sleepytimegal]

It's pretty good, yeah. Some of it's better than the stuff I could get back home.

[bloodbiter]

Because of the merchants that were available in your home, or because of the cost?

[But, look! Here they are at the bar.]

[sleepytimegal]

Sort of both? Really it was 'cause I'd drink whatever I could get my hands on. It's...not really legal for people our age to drink in my time.

[bloodbiter]

...Oh.

[There’s some light disapproval in her voice, even if she tries to reign it in.]

Do many people in your home break this rule? It seems a bit nonsensical, I suppose.

[sleepytimegal]

[ Sorry, Adelina, you're friends with a lawbreaker!!!! ]

A lot. Sooo many people I know. I think it's harder to find someone who doesn't underage drink.

[bloodbiter]

I will admit I don’t understand the rationale behind the rule, particularly if it isn’t well followed, but... Is it not a risk to do so? What is the typical punishment for such a thing?

[sleepytimegal]

Mmm depends on the cops? Most of the ones in my town were pretty lenient...but some can be real hardasses. As long as you're not driving or doing something dangerous, I don't see what the issue is.

[bloodbiter]

I don't see the point of such a law, either. Do you know the reason it came into existence?

[sleepytimegal]

No clue. I like history, but...I'm a little fuzzy on the history of alcohol.

[bloodbiter]

I see.

[Well, now she feels a little weird about getting a drink here with her, but rescinding the offer would be horribly impolite. As they come to the bar:]

What would you like?

[sleepytimegal]

[ Look, it's fine. It's absolutely fine, Alex doesn't get overly drunk. ]

Uhh... Well, it'd be boring if I said beer, so...you know, yeah- I'll try some champagne.

[bloodbiter]

Of course.

[But, uh.]

What do the bottles typically look like?

[There is So Much here.]

[sleepytimegal]

[ Oh- Alex laughs a little. ]

It's- it's okay, I'll look through, it should be written... Aha!

[ One (1) bottle of champagne! ]

[bloodbiter]

Thank you.

[And while Alex does that, she’ll grab some glasses.]

I am interested to see what it tastes like.

[sleepytimegal]

I say again, bubbly. Kind of fizzy, and sweet. I think you'll like it.

[ And she'll pour some out... ]

[bloodbiter]

[Once it's poured, she takes a glass and takes a small sip, pausing before giving a small smile.]

It's delicious.

[sleepytimegal]

Right? Mmm... I knew you'd like it, it's...kind of higher class but still fun.

[bloodbiter]

It was primarily enjoyed by people who were more affluent, then?

[She takes another sip.]

[sleepytimegal]

That's the impression I get, at least. Like...it's for New Year's parties or "hey, let's get out the bubbly for a celebration!" things.

[bloodbiter]

New Year's parties? Is that a common holiday in your world?

[sleepytimegal]

New Year's! It's...how it sounds, there're parties on the last day of the year. Send off the old one.

[bloodbiter]

[It brings out a smile.]

That's a wonderful tradition. How do you typically celebrate, other than with champagne? Do you throw feasts?

[sleepytimegal]

Mmm, just gathering with friends, usually? Everyone's party's personal, there are big fancy ones and there are ones in people's basements, with bad movies and snacks.

...Oh, and...resolutions. Things you resolve to do differently the next year, and try to keep.