mayavericks: (Going Higher)
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.]
mcfife: somber (☀️riding on the astral fire)

[personal profile] mcfife 2021-06-13 08:06 pm (UTC)(link)
Agreed.

[He doesn't know where to start with the reasons.]

It was all unnecessary. None of this should have happened.
whatyouwant: (troubles)

[personal profile] whatyouwant 2021-06-14 02:12 am (UTC)(link)
Especially Elisabeth. She...[Elle stops, seemingly trying to compose herself.]...she was trying to help. She didn't want to hurt anyone.
mcfife: (🔪 where I'll find my destiny)

[personal profile] mcfife 2021-06-14 02:52 pm (UTC)(link)
It's a tragedy what happened. Mumble was near death and she failed to save him. She is no doctor. Why should we punish her? She had been torn up already about what had happened, as we killed her.

[He leans against the counter, staring out of the tiny window at the end of the room.]

I should have done something. I had enough of sacrificing others for the good of all.
whatyouwant: (indignant bunny)

[personal profile] whatyouwant 2021-06-14 04:24 pm (UTC)(link)
We Did kill her. That stupid Wizard did. He killed Mumble too!

[Elle seems oddly angry now.]

If it weren't for this dumb 'play' of his she might have come to find help! Maybe someone would have actually known what do to and neither of them would have died!
mcfife: heroic (Now it's time to)

[personal profile] mcfife 2021-06-14 08:50 pm (UTC)(link)
I know. You're right.

[We all should be angry. What can anyone feel but rage at the situation. Angus plants a hand on her shoulder.]

But this means that we must do better next time. That fire inside of you is strong, and it's what we need, Elle. A sun is not a single fire, but many combining their strength, and that is what we must become.
whatyouwant: (Bruiser)

[personal profile] whatyouwant 2021-06-14 09:59 pm (UTC)(link)
[Elle smiles, and it's almost back to her normal bright glow. She also fights down a blush]

Thank you. We just need to stick together, right?
mcfife: smile (☀️heavenwards)

[personal profile] mcfife 2021-06-14 10:08 pm (UTC)(link)
More planning together. Less time alone. That's how we'll make it.

[He's glad that she's happy. Someone so inspiring as her deserves it.]
whatyouwant: (confidence)

[personal profile] whatyouwant 2021-06-14 10:32 pm (UTC)(link)
Right. Just gotta stay positive.

[She looks back at the table she had previously been wiping down.]

It's clean enough, right?
mcfife: heartfelt (☀️all that I've known here)

[personal profile] mcfife 2021-06-15 02:04 pm (UTC)(link)
It's pristine. I've only seen this shine in space stations. [So. Please take a break?] It's getting late. I'd rest easy knowing that all of us were in our dorms tonight.

So...
whatyouwant: (smirk)

[personal profile] whatyouwant 2021-06-15 04:45 pm (UTC)(link)
Right.[Elle leaves the rag behind and goes to stand next to Angus.]

Bed sounds like a great idea right now.
mcfife: (🔨 as a unicorn devours with its lust)

[personal profile] mcfife 2021-06-15 04:48 pm (UTC)(link)
[He holds out an arm, prepared to escort the lady as a gentleman.]
whatyouwant: (:D)

[personal profile] whatyouwant 2021-06-15 05:42 pm (UTC)(link)
[Elle smiles and loops her arm in his. It's been a while since someone has treated her like this. Warner did when they went somewhere fancy, but she can't remember the last time it happened for something as simple as taking her to her room.

Actually she can't remember the last time he walked her all the way to her room rather than just dropping her off in front of Delta Nu.]


Why thank you, dear sir.
mcfife: heartfelt (☀️all that I've known here)

[personal profile] mcfife 2021-06-16 02:49 pm (UTC)(link)
[Angus gives her a short bow - as much of one as he can with one arm being held - and leads her back to the dorm rooms. The night is quiet; one could call it peaceful if they hadn't lost two of her friends. Now, it is simply melancholy. They can rest and resume their escape tomorrow.

He stops in front of her dorm entrance between letting go of her hand.]
I will see you tomorrow, Miss Elle.
whatyouwant: (smirk)

[personal profile] whatyouwant 2021-06-16 08:59 pm (UTC)(link)
[The silence on their walk back is nice. Between living at Delta Nu, then being brought here, Elle doesn't get a lot of quiet moments.

When Angus lets go of her hand, she turns and gives a small curtsy.]


Thanks for walking me back. I'll see you in the morning. [With a smile and a small wave, she enters the Longacre dorm and gently closes the door behind her.]