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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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Rodgers Dorm

[personal profile] defyingfrigidity 2021-06-13 03:30 pm (UTC)(link)
[Though Elsa is stewing terribly in her own grief, she realizes she's not alone now. She's not suffering quietly by herself; there are others around her who are feeling the same way, and that's enough for her to try and temper her own feelings enough to help. So as Spongebob just sort of... lays there, Elsa disappears from the dorm for a bit, coming back later with a steaming mug in her hands.

It's hot chocolate. The instant kind, but made with milk instead of water. So it's about as good as they can get right now.]


Hey... I thought you might want something warm to drink.
employeeoftheyear: (The Krusty Krab's yours)

[personal profile] employeeoftheyear 2021-06-13 06:32 pm (UTC)(link)
[He doesn't notice Elsa leaving, so it's a bit of a shock to see her return with a mug of hot chocolate.]

O-oh, you didn't have to do that, Elsa.

[He shakily sits up and takes the mug.]

... You're a great friend, you know that, right?
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[personal profile] defyingfrigidity 2021-06-14 12:37 am (UTC)(link)
[Even with everything going on, with the still lingering shot of Mumble's death and the despair of Sissi's execution, Spongebob's words have an effect on Elsa. She blushes, and despite how tired she looks, she manages a smile.]

Only because I have such great friends, like you and Cassandra and all the others. I... just want to do what I can, for all of you.
employeeoftheyear: (Then I can finally say I've done it)

[personal profile] employeeoftheyear 2021-06-14 03:16 pm (UTC)(link)
[He sniffles and takes a sip of his hot chocolate.]

You... you really mean it?
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[personal profile] defyingfrigidity 2021-06-18 04:46 am (UTC)(link)
Of course. Why wouldn't I be honest?

[Elsa hasn't had many friends in her life. She's not sure if it really is this easy to become this close. But... she really likes Spongebob. It's easy to smile and laugh around him. That means a lot.]