siblingless | catch-all: emet-selch.

[Well, guess they're in (throws dart) the cafeteria. She's standing on front of one of the vending machines, a hand on her chin as she frowns at a pack of astronaut food in her hand. What flavor is it? We just don't know. Either way, she's going to take a step back while saying to herself:]

It's still so strange to just be able to take these without paying...

Unused to the lack of a currency system, are you.

[hello, he too is here to check it out, looking over a vending machine somewhat dubiously.]

I would be somewhat more concerned with the contents.

[She shakes her head, looking his way.]

Yes... I can't help but to feel like I'm stealing from someone.

[But now that it's been brought up, she flips the package over so she can read the back.]

... Oh! [Unsurprising, but. Hm. She frowns, crinkling her nose.] These really don't provide much in the way of nutrition.

If it is this Realm you're stealing from, I should think this is the least it owes us for our trouble.

[it isn't stealing if you're owed, and it absolutely owes them for being here resolving its issues.

but he leans in to glance at the package as well, when she comments on it.]

...I suppose they don't. One would think portable foods to be more suited to sustaining travel.

... I suppose we could call it our, ah, "performance fee?" [She may or may not be repeating what someone else said.

The poor nutritional value is really depressing, though. She sounds so disappointed.]

Right? Even if it's only a snack, it still ought to be healthier. [A glance at the kitchen doors. Gary, your sins...] Everyone would really be in trouble if this were a real space station as well.

If you would call this a performance, then I suppose so.

[sumi who have you been learning from and is it the twins. he assumes anything like this comes from the twins.]

Besides, you say that as if we were not in some sort of trouble already. Poor health would not change terribly much.

[It may or may not have been the twins. It is a mystery.]

... Another sort of trouble. [Because, point. Though she shakes her head.] And I'm sorry, but I have to disagree. Without a proper nutrition, you body won't respond the way it ought to if you're ever in a pinch. Good health is a matter of personal safety, too.

It would be the same for any of us, then-- so at the least, anyone else getting the idea to follow that boy's lead would be equally affected.

[they'd all suffer together. wow, bonding.]

That's a little... extreme.

[Terrible bonding activity. Bad job, everybody.]

We may have other problems to worry about as well.

Certainly for the best that we do not all need to suffer it.

[but it'd at least be an across the board disadvantage, more or less.]

It does feel as though there must be more problems we simply have yet to come across, does it not?

[A nod.]

When I spoke to Wolf-san a week ago... They explained the nova we collect may take the form of something dangerous to us. We need to be prepared for anything.

I would not be surprised if it did. This place has seen death, now-- it would make sense if other dangers appeared in turn.

Yes, the realm is deeply affected by our presence... I only hope there's a way to undo the damage that was done to it when Hajime-san died.

There may not be, just yet-- or there may be no clear path to it. All that we can do for now is remain watchful, and seek information where we can.

I suppose... Honestly, it's a little frustrating that all we can really do is wait.

[he returns to the bridge, after that whole mess, and on finding he isn't alone there... he pauses, glancing sumi's way for a moment before he decides he may as well stay.]

I suppose we've had the same idea. It is somewhat calming, is it not?

[She nods, sniffling a bit as she leans over the railing to stare at the water.]

... It's nice. [Though, she sounds like shit. Unsurprisingly.] Are you okay, um... Emet-Selch-san?

[In the tone of someone who doesn't know how his name works.]

Just Emet-Selch will be fine; Solus, if you are uncomfortable with that.

[it's much easier to add the honorific to than 'emet-selch' is...

but he just leans against the railing, arms folded on it.]

But I expect that I will remain well enough, yes, all things considered.

... Solus-san, then.

[Because she, unfortunately, can't not be polite. It gives her the heebie jeebies.

Sighing a little, though, she nods.]

That's good. I'm glad you're alright, in spite of the... circumstances.

[The circumstances in which they suck.]

And what of yourself? I can only imagine that it must be harder on many of you.

[which he says neutrally enough... it isn't derisive, but neither is it exactly full of compassion.]

I'll be alright.

[It's fine. She is, unfortunately, used to dealing with Akechi's same brand of are you okays.]

I imagine the others will be as well. We... won't be able to help anyone if we don't move forward.

[that is such a cursed comparison, kyuu.]

Some will find that much harder than others-- but if they cannot move forward, then they will find themselves lost.

[This is the price of playing a shady, Teej. Embrace it.]

... If that happens, the rest of us will have to offer them our support. [She pops off her glasses to rub at her eyes. No more crying, please.] We're meant to work together, right? It will be more difficult to accomplish our goals, the more of us are left behind.

Support alone is not always enough, if they do not take it.

[he exhales a slight sigh, with that.]

But that will remain to be seen.

Yes, I suppose it will. If we're lucky, this will be the last of this, but...

[(x) doubt]

[Time to judge the heck out of some kigus. Or, at least, time for Emet to do that? Yoshizawa will look over curiously once she spots him.]

Hello, Solus-san. [What's up?] Do you see something you like?

[he doesn't look over, at first. but then he seems to realize they're the only ones in here and that she must be speaking to him...]

-what?

[he glances over to her, his brow slightly furrowed.]

Forgive me, I must have misheard.

Oh!

[Hm. That is probably a fine and normal reaction.]

I'm sorry. I asked if you found something you like.

In here? Not at all. They are all ridiculous enough.

[why is it just animal pajamas what IS this.]

Really?

[Emet, please learn to love the kigu.]

Well, I suppose the designs are a bit, um. How should I put this...? Extravagant?

Nevermind the designs, they hardly seem functional.

[the fabric, the shape and cut... terrible.]

They aren't meant to be functional. [Sir,] They're worn as pajamas.

Then there is even less point to providing these and naught else.

There are the outfits over there, but...

[She gestures at the back of the store, where the normal outfits are. Too bad tourists have no rights.]

[Should she be up and about considering the amount of blood she lost? Haha! No. Is she up and about anyway? Absolutely. She blearily blinks at him with her single eye when she spots him, processing... processing...]

Ah... Solus-san, are you alright...?

[Is he still wearing the outfit? Please say yes, Teej.]

Who-

[is what he starts to say, but then he gets a look at sumi?? also yes, he is wearing it.]

Am I all right? What injured you so badly?

... I tried to cross the bridge, and found myself somewhere else entirely.

[CYOAs, Emet. CYOAs... I, Kyuu, am tired of ellipsis but please assume she's speaking slowly and sluggishly.]

Um, I don't mean to be rude. But I'm surprised to see you dressed like that...?

...ah. You as well.

[he exhales an annoyed-sounding little huff.]

Much the same happened to us. We were able to abandon them for proper clothing, and yet upon taking our leave, they were forcibly returned to us.

... I'm sorry. [Giving him a. Gentle onceover.] But I'm glad you're not hurt. Did you lose your original outfit as well...?

[The mods say clothes have no rights this week.]

[Running into him... somewhere! She beams as soon as she seems him, though she's at least no longer grossly sobbing on everyone.]

Oh— Hello, Solus-san! It's good to see you again.

-ah, Yoshizawa. Welcome back to our side.

[she gets only a slight smile, but look, that's still something from him.]

We do owe you thanks for all the letters.

Thank you. And, um— You may call me Sumire if you'd like. It's only fair that I return the favor now.

[She has her name back, binches!!]

But you don't have to thank me. If anything, I should be the one thanking you for everything you did for us!

Sumire, then.

[he nods at that! but then glances at her curiously, at that last bit.]

I am sure I did no more than most of us, on the whole.

Well... It is true that everyone worked very hard. But you lent them a hand, didn't you? That's why I'm thanking you.

I have assisted a bit, yes, here and there.

[he just waves one hand, in a vague little gesture.]

I would like to be rid of this place just as much as any other-- there was no reason to behave otherwise.

... Well, whatever the reason, you still have my gratitude.

[Accept it, grandpa.]

Have you been all right? It sounds like you all went through a lot to rescue the leaders.

[oh, he immediately makes a face at the thought of their adventure.]

I am well enough, though I will be glad to never again put up with the situations this Realm concocts.

[But Emet, your track team dreams.]

I think that would be all of us. Though, we don't know what we will have to face once we start to deal with the virus.

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