well this is a depressing excuse for a party

[onthebusagain]

[Mid-day on Sunday, Heather goes around and slips notes under dressing room doors.

If you don't want to be alone today, there will be snacks and people in the Ballroom today

--Heather

She's even dotted every i with a little heart! How cute.

The dining hall is a way better location for a party (or whatever this is) with its close proximity to the kitchen, and more intimate space- but Heather doesn't want to be anywhere near that place. Not for a while, at least. True to her word, Heather's brought snacks- finger sandwiches, a few bags of chips, and a big pitcher of lemonade. There isn't much else set up, but the piano is still there, should anyone want to play.]

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[solomonjihad]

...I don't know.

[She shakes her head.]

I barely know anything about the other me. Just...that sometimes, she'll speak deep in me. But otherwise, when she comes out, everything just goes blank.

[solomonjihad]

...All right.

[She's not sure why, but ok. She nods.]

I won't say anything.

[dechagny]

[Raoul doesn't know that. He's thinking of making one, though - just. To leave out in remembrance. It's a weird little offering, but it is significant.]

Probably until the management has had its fill. [Of blood, but he won't say that in front of a lady.] I wish I could say I knew when that might be, but...

[rockthistown]

I guess so. But at the same time... I don't know! Why does people dying have to be hard? Why do we have to do this, anyway?

[rockthistown]

You think so? Magic and things like that -- are they real where you're from?

[dechagny]

No no, I'm...sure you are telling the truth to the best of your ability.

[Frankly the blue hair is the tip-off for Hime being involved in 100% "weird and unfathomable to a man from the 1880's" adventures.]

[trettende]

Well, I've never seen them myself, but I've heard stories. There's a princess in a far off kingdom who had glowing, magical hair.

[trettende]

[ Well, that's not suspicious at all. ]

And you don't remember anything at all...? About Mr. Valjean and... D-ne?

[solomonjihad]

[She quietly shakes her head.]

...I only know what's been told to me.

[solomonjihad]

...Its all right. Its...

[She closes her eyes.]

...its something I have to live with.

[dechagny]

[Yeah, he can't really say "no it's not", because it is. He gives her shoulder a soft squeeze, removes his hand.]

At the very least, though...you are not alone.

[sunshineprincess]

[She's trying to get to know everyone here.]

I know, but if you're tired it's better to sleep.

[sunshineprincess]

You don't need to ever thank me for something like that. We're friends!

[sunshineprincess]

I hope it's soon. I want to go home... I want to forget about this place.

[Not the people. Just the being trapped and seeing a dead body... a execution...]

But while we're here, I want to protect anyone I can.

[dechagny]

[Raoul is quiet at that, at first. He looks Anna over tiredly.]

You shouldn't have to, Princess Anna. Not even here.

[sunshineprincess]

But I want to. I may not truly be a princess here, but it's my job as a potential ruler, right? If I don't try and protect the people around my, I'm not fit to be a queen.

[Not that she truly wants to be queen. That was Elsa's calling. She takes a deep breath before she starts singing, taking Raoul's hands.]

Nothing's gonna harm you, not while I'm around
Nothing's gonna harm you, no friend, not while I'm around
Demons are prowling everywhere nowadays
I'll send them howling!
I don't care, I got ways!

No one's gonna hurt you,
No one's gonna dare.
Others can desert you,
Not to worry, whistle, I'll be there!

Demons'll charm you with a smile, for a while,
But in time...
Nothing can harm you
Not while I'm around...

After all, we're friends, and friends protect each other.

[trettende]

Really?

[ Yikes. ]

That's lucky for you, I suppose. That execution isn't one I'll ever forget.

[solomonjihad]

...friends...I...

[She looks bashful.]

I can't believe it. A friend.

[dechagny]

[He's a bit surprised when she takes his hands, but he does listen. That sort of responsibility...it's comforting to see in a young monarch, actually, and makes Raoul a little proud, but his sensibilities tell him that someone like him should be protecting her - not because she couldn't protect herself, but because it's the right thing to do.

When Anna finishes, he holds her hands back, squeezes.]

We are. Yes, we...are indeed friends.

Not to worry, not to worry
Though I may be just one man
My belief in freedom is still strong
To keep alive our number here
I'll do all I can

No one here shall harm you
Not while I'm around
For that is what friends do
They'll never let you down

We shall look out for each other
In the coming days
We all shall see the sun again
I swear
I'll find a way

Motives can sway us into fear, only here
But in time
They won't matter anymore
Not while I'm around

[onthebusagain]

Super cool! The closest thing to royalty I knew before is my friend Heather, but she was just prom queen, not a real Queen. What's it like? Are you, like, super rich? [ALL THE IMPORTANT QUESTIONS.]

[dontfeedplants]

I'm just worried about being targeted, I guess.

[Seriously Hans, he would die if someone yelled at him too loudly.]

[trettende]

I mean, I live in a castle, back in the Southern Isles.

[ He kinda hates the castle though? He's totally not the guy to ask here. ]

But sadly I don't get to enjoy much of the benefits besides living there-- since I'm so far down the line of succession, I don't get to do much ruling or anything.

[trettende]

[ Ah, right. Hans can see that. ]

In that case, you should try to avoid being out alone, or stay in groups. A killer can't overpower all of us, right?

[dontfeedplants]

I guess Captain Hook might if he felt like it... But it can't hurt to stay in groups.

[trettende]

He is kind of scary, isn't he?

[ Hans shivers. That guy's first on Hans' list, too. ]

We'll just keep an eye out for him. He's just one man, at least.