We're Still Here, We Still Have Each Other

[induality]

[It takes Fukawa some time to pull herself together but when she does-- she moves with a purpose. Everyone will find a note in practiced writing:]

Though all we've be through today was awful, and you might not want to face it-- you're not facing it alone. There will be food and drink in the VIP Lounge. And company. Whatever your feelings are now, it's okay. I won't tell you want to think or how to feel. But you don't have to carry it alone.

- Touko Lucis Caelum

[True to her word, she worked hard to make snacks and light warm foods for everyone as well as drinks-- alcoholic and otherwise. Everyone is welcome. She even stops by the information desk to extend an invitation to SIS.]

Comments

[induality]

[She's really glad he's here. Nothing heals the hurt better than a mama bear hug.]

[motherfucking_ghost]

You doing some drinking the pain away, Fuku? [As he props his chin on top of her head.]

[induality]

I guess a little. It's hard, feeling so much all the time. Sometimes I just want to step back a little and... stop.

[motherfucking_ghost]

I find that's pretty fucking normal. You can't really stop feeling it, but if you can find a way to step back, I'd take it.

That's not me suggesting drink into a stupor, I just mean, finding something to smile about or share a joke or do some art or anything.

[induality]

I survived the absolute worst birthday of my life in this place. [...] I'll be okay. I promise I won't go too far.

Tomorrow I know I'm going to have to stand back up and face what comes next. But for a little while... I don't want to have to think about being strong or... what they're planning next... having to save everyone...

Just... be human, I guess.

[motherfucking_ghost]

You're always gonna be human. That's the best part about it. Even if you do have to focus on being strong or helping the rest of us save each other, you do it while being human. And that's amazing.

All you guys are amazing. [There is no wibble in his voice, you are imagining things.]