Is This Where You Wanna Be? Crawling On Your Hands and Knees?

[mayavericks]

[In a perfect world, Maya would have been able to isolate herself for the rest of the evening. It's not like her to wallow in her feelings, but it's also not like her to be trapped away in a murder school or part of an execution so... not like she has much choice there. Besides, between the influence of Janis, and the sight of her remaining dormmates, it's clear that Maya simply can't... let things go.

It's like she told the SQUIP. They look to her for hope. And so, hope she must be. It's her job to stand tall for the others. Thankfully help comes easier this time -- there's no need to scruff Discord, or try to keep Spongebob from making Hate Patties. Maybe that, in and of itself, is a good sign.

It's just another fluke. They'll be okay. They're together, after all. Even Salieri and Discord are getting along well enough to help.

Cutting potatoes proves to be an interesting task, considering the fact that most of the knives are missing. Maya has a few guesses as to how that happened, but she won't point fingers again today. She makes do with what she has -- two swords between her and Cassandra.

Potatoes, cakes, pies -- the arrangement is much the same. There's even cocoa (made by less experienced hands, unfortunately), and alcohol. It all feels like a repeat of last week, but she's trying to not think about it. She does her best to keep a smile on her face as she knocks on each door, inviting others to the cafeteria once more.]

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[violentenvies]

[. . . . . . . ]

Yes, well.

...that is...certainly an interesting, ah...hm.

[mayavericks]

[Maya just... grins through this entire exchange. Just outright delight.]

That sounds oddly familiar, now that I think about it."Tendo Maya -- you disagreeable girl," Said the woman who had photos of me on her tablet.

So... What does that say of you, Salieri-Sensei?

1/7 I think

[violentenvies]

[lksdhfsdhfoslskdhf scream come on PULL YOURSELF TOGETHER SALIERI YOU ARE A COURT COMPOSER.]

[violentenvies]

[Salieri clears his throat, straightening a bit]

...simply because he can be...not terrible to look at under certain lights hardly means that I want to have anything of that, ah, manner to do with him. [ANNOYANCE. YES. THIS IS THE EMOTION HE WAS LOOKING FOR. Time for kvetching.]

Especially since half the time I don't know whether I want to hit the man or--

[violentenvies]

--or...

[violentenvies]

[.....oh.]

[violentenvies]

[Oh no.]

[violentenvies]

[quiet internal screaming again]

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[violentenvies]

....this is incredibly unfortunate.

[mayavericks]

There, there, Antonio. You could have worse taste, I'm sure. Discord is not... so bad?

[violentenvies]

[the most deadpan look imaginable]

Thank you, Maya, for such a stunningly supportive endorsement of my taste in men.

[mayavericks]

Did you expect me to accurately evaluate your taste?

[She just sort of. Motions to herself. Look at her. Look at her lesbian aura.]

[violentenvies]

[. . .]

Fair point.

[u g h]

...not that I can entirely say that you're wrong.

[mayavericks]

Really, I wish you both the best. You challenge each other in ways that help you both grow, I think. What more could you want?

[violentenvies]

Oh, I don't know, perhaps someone who doesn't drive me absolutely mad? [DRY--and then a sigh]

I generally pride myself on being a good judge of character, but when it comes to this area, I cannot fathom why it continues to fails me.

[he blows out an annoyed breath]

Perhaps if I simply ignore it, it'll go away.

[mayavericks]

Or it will grow worse. Something like an infection.

[Maya's expression -- thusfar amused -- grows a little more somber.]

I think it is something you should give thought to either way, though. I do not want you to wind up living with regret in the future.

[violentenvies]

[That gets his attention, and sobers him more than a little, growing more serious. He takes a moment to consider what she's said]

...thank you. [the corner of his mouth quirks a little, glancing sidelong at her] That is sound advice. I promise I shall give it due consideration.

[mayavericks]

I may be stupid in love when it comes to my own life but... Occasionally I know what I am talking about when it comes to others.

[violentenvies]

[he can't help but chuckle at that, a little rueful] Well, I cannot help but appreciate it, seeing as I am the one benefiting from it, this time.

[mayavericks]

If nothing else, I know you will find a way to thank me for it.

[violentenvies]

We could do a practice session this week, if you like. I know I've been quite remiss in my duty of helping you lately, but I would certainly still very much like to.

[mayavericks]

That... might be nice, I think. A return to familiarity would do us some good.

[violentenvies]

[the corners of his eyes crinkle slightly as he smiles]

Indeed. When would be best for you?

[mayavericks]

Well, I obviously have nowhere to be.

Just say the word, Salieri-sensei.

[violentenvies]

Then we'll find a time this coming week, then, for certain.