The sky shines differently today than it did yesterday

[employeeoftheyear]

[Perhaps to the surprise of no one, there is no after party after that trial. Two children were dead. Two children were dead over a simple accident and the Wizard cared more about himself than anyone else. But they won't give up, they can't give up. They had to keep fighting until everything's been set right.

At the Lobby ofrenda later that night, there are six origami pieces accoupling the other memorials. A penguin, a rose, an octopus man, computer, a music note, and the last one are of a boy and girl holding hands. Along with that there is a plate of strawberry cupcakes with blueberry icing and a note that reads:]

There is still hope and love in the world

Never let The Wizard make you think otherwise 💗

Comments

[mayavericks]

I don't... Know that I can do that.

The Wizard has taken so much from me, both here and at home. Nana may well be missing because of him. And then there is Janis and Peregrine -- if anything were to happen to them --

Or to you --

[She clenches her hands into fists once more, this time letting her nails dig into her palms.]

It has always been my duty to be strong for others. To never give in. And though I have never done it before I... Have begun to doubt my ability to keep going forward as I have. I don't... know that I can stay my hand forever.

[violentenvies]

...I...understand. It feels almost like the walls are closing in, and there's nothing for us to do about it, I--

[Salieri's throat closes up for a moment, and he has to clear it to speak]

We are in a situation where not losing hope is becoming our most difficult task. And Maya, I do admire your strength. Very much so. But I...would also like to encourage you to let others be strong for you, once in a while. This situation we are in, it is so heavy. And though you have an incredible ability to carry it, perhaps...letting others, those close to you, help you do so might be what helps stay your hand at the end of the day.