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

[decrees]

...I suppose that's true. I... don't know what will happen after our group. Even if the Conductor dies...

[Another group could be put through this. How many groups have come before them?]

[withabigsmile]

[If they manage to get out of here, she'd really...]

...Are you going to call another meeting this week?

[decrees]

I most likely will. I suppose it depends on what sort of incentive he offers us and the state of the group as a whole. I'm not entirely sure it's a good idea to have all of us in one room right now.

[withabigsmile]

Maybe not right now, but it's better for us to stick together, isn't it?

[Blue fiddles with her hair as she speaks.]

I found a bunch of letters in Ashley's room. I want to share anything useful I find.

[decrees]

...You're right, of course. With information like that perhaps we can get everyone to stay calm for long enough to discuss the situation again.

[Maybe it'll smooth things over for a little while, at least.]

Ashley was writing to the Conductor, wasn't she?

[She mentioned it on Thursday. She was going to write to him again.

...Why Ashley...]