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

[mayavericks]

[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.]

Comments

[mcfife]

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]

Right.[Elle leaves the rag behind and goes to stand next to Angus.]

Bed sounds like a great idea right now.

[mcfife]

[He holds out an arm, prepared to escort the lady as a gentleman.]

[whatyouwant]

[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]

[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]

[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.]