The bodies in my floor all trusted someone. Now I walk on them to tea.

[kingshaming]

[After the trial, Xander does what he does best. What always blanks his mind when training is not an option:

He organizes.

The hot food for lunch is out still, and while he feels far from hungry, he knows they all SHOULD eat. Everyone wanders off to take care of their own grief, and he lets them for now- and instead busies himself at the espresso bar. There's something specific he wants to do.

Later, under each door, and with the same thing written on the white board he had dragged out for meetings:]

There is hot food and tea in the cafeteria, and while I have no stomach for food it is there for those that can.

While it is tempting to be alone right now, if you wish company I shall be there until evening. Now may be a good time to compare new information while it is fresh.

If not, please stay well.

Xander

[And as promised there is fresh tea. Green tea in fact, though it lacks the milk Chitanda made- but basic tea he can manage at least]

Comments

[almightyconflagration]

Sounds like both of us might be satisfied as long as we can find a place to actually fight.

[misplacedxsheath]

It's a shame we won't have access to our full array of abilities. Fire is impressive enough, but some if my flashier abilities are sealed. Still, it'll be entertaining so long as it's challenging.

[almightyconflagration]

Only thing I'm lacking is the skills that need items. Can't truly say I'm no longer holding back if I don't have the Demonic Sword Angbar, still if you can compare to Loewe, I'd be satisfied enough.

[misplacedxsheath]

Hmph, I've never relied on outside weapons beyond my personal blade. But I'm sure I can give you a good fight even without my other abilities. And if you can compare to Uzuki...this will be fun.

[almightyconflagration]

I'm fond of the Demonic Sword Angbar because we go well together. I'm sure its name makes it evident what sort of person it goes with.

[And for now that's the closest McBurn is coming to admitting to being a fire demon without actually changing into his demon form.]