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

[motherfucking_ghost]

...Hey, Kippie-bird. Hey, Wonder Woman. You need a drink?

[tokencanadian]

[She glances up from the pigeon she's petting.]

Oh, well.... I'm not sure if I should be drinking.

[motherfucking_ghost]

Why, cuz you're young? Nobody here cares about that. Or like...nobody here who's left cares about that, I think.

[tokencanadian]

What I meant is... I feel like I've already made enough terrible choices for one day.

[motherfucking_ghost]

We'll make sure you're okay.

[tokencanadian]

[She should probably argue more, especially now that she's a single mom with a pigeon to feed.

But Pyrrha is tired. Perhaps more than she's ever been.]

...Do you promise? Then... what would you recommend?

[motherfucking_ghost]

Depends on your taste. You're probably better off with mixed drinks, but I'm nooooot exactly a bartender. Flavored vodka?

[tokencanadian]

And I'm... nooooot exactly an alcohol drinker. [heh, see what she did]

Flavored vodka sounds like... a place to start.

[motherfucking_ghost]

This place doesn't have nearly as big a range as the one in the mall, but I'm sure we can find something for you. Vanilla? Orange? Blueberry? Give me a flavor, I'll work with it. Something sweet, something fruity, something bitter?

[tokencanadian]

You know... I want to try and pick myself up a little.

[Jaw set, gaze focused, one hand petting Kipsie.] Something blueberry. Please.

[motherfucking_ghost]

Something blueberry. Can do. [He's no bartender, but he dicked around with boozes in the mansion to at least have an idea. She's new and young, so simple. Simple enough even he can't fuck it up. Blueberry vodka, bit of lime juice, club soda.]

If we really wanted to fuck you up, I'd line up a couple vodka shots, but that would be irresponsible of me. I'm the fun parent, not the 'get the kids blackout drunk' parent.

[tokencanadian]

[It's a good thing Pyrrha has literally never seen a bartender work before. You do whatever your will takes you, Church. Pyrrha will sit quietly and watch.]

Yes... How about we start my venture into drinking with a little control, and not jump right into drinking myself under a table.

[motherfucking_ghost]

Sometimes the results can be fun. Sometimes there's a resulting hangover that is...not fun. At all. You should've seen Ardyn, when he got turned human for a couple days in the middle of things, and got drunk while we had a karaoke party. He was like death the next day.

[tokencanadian]

...Ardyn, you say. That must have been quite the sight. I feel bad for him.

[motherfucking_ghost]

Oh, don't, he'd hate that. It was pretty funny, for all of two seconds when he was hungover. Junpei and I kinda ambushed him with some deep dark shit, which didn't help, but at the time...

Drunk Ardyn's fun. [He sets the glass of drink in front of her.] And you should hear his singing voice. I told him, I told him a couple times in fact, he could go on tour if he wanted.

[tokencanadian]

[She accepts the glass, feeling the coolness start to numb her hands. It's a calming feeling.]

Actually, I've heard him sing before, back during the time we were still in the simulation. He was playing the piano in the bar and... I happened to join in with him. It was rather strange at the time.

[motherfucking_ghost]

I'm gonna have to learn his song. This, uh, this hymn. 's what I've got tattooed on my arm, the last line of it.

Wonder what all he can play. A couple thousand years, he must've been bored, taught himself plenty. You do any playing and singing, since you joined in?

[tokencanadian]

Outside of the shower? Unfortunately, very little. Unfortunately, I never really got into music when I was growing up. I was... busy training. But I have been told that I have a lovely singing voice.

[motherfucking_ghost]

Well, when we're all out of here, then you can sing as much as you want. Maybe sing while you protect people, or whatever it is you wanna do in the big wide universe.

[tokencanadian]

Maybe I will. [She smirks, bringing the glass to her lips to test the drink...

It tastes like blueberries, but it's also a little bitter. Her inexperience shows in her expression, but she keeps drinking it anyway.]

I think it's about time I considered a change of occupations.

[motherfucking_ghost]

Girl band. Girl band with the girls. Touring girl group. Across the galaxy.

[tokencanadian]

A girl band?

Right, that's brilliant. I could join up with Max and Fukawa and be a band. [She nurses her drink.] "Cell One" could be our name.

[motherfucking_ghost]

See if it's branded already and then take the galaxy by storm. I could see...grunge rock.

[tokencanadian]

I always have been a fan of rock that can get you really moving.

[motherfucking_ghost]

Pop rock! I dunno, you'd have to ask the others what kinda music they're into. I just think the three of you together give off a certain vibe.