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.]

Comments

[sunshineprincess]

I wanna know that, too. I don't like this whole camera thing and being watched by people we don't know. It's like they want to watch us all die.

[rockthistown]

Maybe they don't think it's real. I don't know. It sucks.

[sunshineprincess]

Why wouldn't they think this is real?

[rockthistown]

You do have made-up stories where you're from, right?

[sunshineprincess]

Well, yes. Everyone does.

[rockthistown]

Those exist on TV, too. So whoever's watching might think it's just a story. That could be why no one's come yet. [She's shuddering and looking at the floor.]

[sunshineprincess]

Oh... I see your point...

[rockthistown]

But-- but we can get out! There's always a way! Even if everything really sucks and looks completely hopeless, probably!

[sunshineprincess]

[She takes Hime's hands and nods.] We will get out of here!

[rockthistown]

[Hime takes a deep breath and smiles, shakily.]

If you're ever in trouble, I swear I'll come and keep you safe, okay? I've stopped running away from dangerous things!

[sunshineprincess]

Hime... [Anna returns the smile.] Me too. We can protect each other.

[rockthistown]

It's settled! I'll do whatever I can to keep everyone in here safe!

[sunshineprincess]

Me too! Even if I'm just me, I'm sure I can do something.

[rockthistown]

If I ever see or even hear someone's in danger, I won't run away anymore. I promise!

[sunshineprincess]

I know you won't. [Can she give you a hug?]

[rockthistown]

[hugs tightly] Waaaaaaaaa!