It keeps happening

[forcegalactic]

[After that horror show of an execution, Mordecai is still restless from the investigation and trial. He has too much pent-up energy, and plenty of others are sure to be upset, too. Ashley was loved by nearly all of them, the trial was mentally draining, and that execution was crueler than it should have been.

Two hours after everyone has returned to their rooms, they'll find a note slipped under their doors.]

We can't go on with empty stomachs. There's food in the kitchen, and the dining room is always open if you need someone to talk to.

Please keep anything outside of eating and civilized conversation away from the dining hall. That room is meant to be a peaceful place for those of us that need it.

-Mordecai Benmont Jiminy

[Today, there's cream of tomato soup warming up on the stove with a set of bowls besides it. It's a more mindless dish to prepare than mashed potatoes, as much as Mordecai wants to vent his frustrations on the potatoes.

He decides to follow Cabanela's tradition and lights one more candle, and after some consideration, lights a sixth. Let those who cared about either girl pay their respects.]

Comments

[sunsong]

[ Sol just feels like everyone should eat something and...well, honestly, it's always worrying not to see people at the meet-ups after. Especially considering Cabanela usually sent out the notes.

"Usually". Fuck, when did murder become so everyday...?

She knocks on Cabanela's door at some point, balancing a tray with her other hand. ]

Yo, old man! Open up, would you?!

[perpend]

[It takes him a moment to answer the door, but he doesn't sound like he's distressed or anything, there's just some scratching of a pen and then him pushing away from his desk as he opens the door.

The Inspector isn't smiling, but he manages not to look worse for wear.]

I'm here, I'm heere.

[sunsong]

You should eat somethin', so I brought you somethin'.

[ Just soup and a sandwich...Sol, you're being ridiculous. ]

Old guys like you can't just skip meals without it bein' bad for them! [ ............stop insulting him casually, sol........... ]

[perpend]

[That actually earns a smile. It's tight, and a little sad, but it's sincere.]

Thaaaanks, Sol. It's appreciated.

[He'll be taking those to eat, naturally. He won't let food go to waste.]