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mayavericks ([personal profile] mayavericks) wrote in [community profile] itscurtains2021-06-12 09:21 pm

"A Swing and Miss Doesn't Mean it's Game Over"

[Well… All of that sure happened. And while Maya is visibly shaken Sissi's literal dance with death, she’d meant what she’d said to the others -- she would protect them. At that moment, it meant voting and making the “right” decision. Now, though? It means ensuring that no one feels alone, and that everyone has a good meal in them.

She’s not Nana Daiba, however, she certainly can’t do this alone. But she does have the resourcefulness and authoritative disposition to to recruit allies. Discord is sure to be… mostly unbothered by everything that’s happened, and Spongebob will likely be eager to help. She approaches both men: one is asked nicely; The other is grabbed by the collar and dragged from whatever hole he’s locked himself in. Sorry Discord.

For Maya's part, several potato dishes are prepared (can you tell someone has a bias). And while she doesn’t have the resources to make baumkuchen, Maya does manage to produce a cake, as well as… muffins? They’re not… quite how she remembers Nana making them, but she can at least recall how hearty the food had felt, and how it had restored her energy on long days.

It’s a pleasant memory, even if it does make her a touch melancholy.

Nevertheless, the food is laid out in the kitchen, as are a number of pies that Maya has uncovered. She even tucks a few bottles of wine in a corner for the adults that might like it. This is in addition to the mead apparently brought by Salieri. Look she’s not a fan of having alcohol but… she can’t tell the adults no.

But hey, courtesy of Benjamin, there is even some cocoa. It doesn’t start off spiked but… you know. Thanks to Spongebob there are, well… Angry Patties? It’s fine. Even Discord managed to contribute some pies and tea, as well as being bossed around to do the grunt work in the kitchen. There’s also that inexplicable pizza? Huh, that’s weird.

Eventually the group goes around extending invitations to the dorms, knocking on doors and explaining what’s been set up. No one will be forced to go, just… strongly encouraged. Maya herself will even duck into the principal’s office and, if she’s there, invite Hester.

She seemed just as upset as the rest of them.]
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[personal profile] whatyouwant 2021-06-13 02:58 am (UTC)(link)
No, thank you for putting this together.

[When the load is light enough she sets the rest down on the counter next to the sink and takes up her position on the other side of Maya, ready to rinse.]

It was a good idea. Let me know if you want to put on any more get-togethers, I'll help out. [Not like she's good for much else around here.]
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[personal profile] whatyouwant 2021-06-13 03:14 am (UTC)(link)
Hey, you got food, drinks, and people. That's all you really need for a party.

[Elle takes dishes as they are placed in her sink and makes sure they are rinsed of any and all suds before stacking them in the draining wrack. It isn't something she's super familiar with, but the task is easy enough to get without practice.]

What do you mean you'd 'tend each other's injuries'? Were you in some kind of martial arts training?
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[personal profile] whatyouwant 2021-06-13 01:50 pm (UTC)(link)
Sounds like a good time. How did you get in to theater?

[Elle carefully rinses each piece of silverware individually.]
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[personal profile] whatyouwant 2021-06-13 09:02 pm (UTC)(link)
The family business. Exciting.

[Elle smiles a bit more and it almost seems sincere again.]

I always wanted to get into theater, never really had the time.
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[personal profile] whatyouwant 2021-06-14 02:08 am (UTC)(link)
[Elle lets out a chuckle.]

Maybe when we get out of here I'll try to get into community theater.
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[personal profile] whatyouwant 2021-06-14 04:46 pm (UTC)(link)
That sounds like fun. Maybe if Salieri puts on another play, I could audition.
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[personal profile] whatyouwant 2021-06-15 01:32 am (UTC)(link)
After you what?

[She continues rinsing.]

I mean, if you don't want to talk about it, it's okay. I'm hear to listen if you want.
Edited 2021-06-15 11:55 (UTC)
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[personal profile] whatyouwant 2021-06-16 01:33 am (UTC)(link)
Whaaaaat? [Elle gives Maya a look.] You did great!
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[personal profile] whatyouwant 2021-06-16 11:09 pm (UTC)(link)
Complicated how?
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[personal profile] whatyouwant 2021-06-17 12:58 pm (UTC)(link)
It's always easier to see the flaws in ourselves. You can't beat yourself up over it.