Afterparty

[latinumsbetter]

[After the execution finishes and Wendy is dragged down into the Earth by that absolute horrific monstrosity of a creature and Typhon gives his goodbye, Quark will stand there for a long moment in the silence, before announcing, in a voice that wavers while trying to go for neutral:]

The bar’ll be open. Sitting around alone isn’t going to help anyone. [he turns to look at Ferdinand] Ferdinand, you’re with me. I need someone to move the table.

[and, taking Cerejeira’s elbow, he’s going to head out of the Arena. So...post trial, the Eatery’s been moved into bar configuration by Ferdinand and Quark. There’s been several of the extra togas gathered and folded to be used as blankets. There are snacks from the pantry brought out and placed on plates and in bowls and left out to eat. The bar is open, but so is the kitchen, if anyone wants to make something.

Both Ferdinand and Quark can be found behind the bar, the latter attempting to teach the former how to use the replicator he’s now got back there in addition to the other drink components. At least it’s keeping them busy. They’re both there to serve drinks, however.

The door is open.]

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[markofnobility]

[Ferdinand is in fact here to serve drinks, if you are brave. Any other day he would be very delighted to do so- he's learning new skills, and Ferdinand von Aegir is a master of all skills! But the mood is Not There- though he IS a sturdier force than he was last week.

In fact:]

How are you holding up? Would you like a drink?

[he's even cleaning a cup over and over again and trying to look like someone to Confide in]

[latinumsbetter]

[Once the bar gets set up and Ferdinand gets going, Quark is going to duck out and go to Alex's room.

Eventually, he returns, Fritz the German Shepherd at his heels. From then on, the two of them will be behind the bar. He's there to make drinks and to make sure that Ferdinand doesn't destroy anything on accident. Fritz is there to get underfoot and also look cute.]

[yourheroine]

[Aoi is having a time, alright. The first thing she does is head to the craft room, trying to find some sort of chain or twine she can use.]

The bracelet...Aoi has to fix it.

[Whenever that resolves, Aoi heads over to the bar still looking deflated and clothes stained with oil.]

Boop boop...Aoi still doesn't understand how the Death Alex and Wendy talk about thinks. If it was always gonna bad end, why give them the chance to reload...?

[letsplayamod]

[Anyone who explores the second floor after the trial will find it's been cleaned thoroughly. The floor may still be a little slippery, so be cautious, but the horses are back in the stables and the oil and blood have been scrubbed.

The Winions themselves are waiting in the Eatery. Their collective mood seems much more subdued and their fur is a lot greasier than normal as they sit on the edge of the Tongo table to watch Quark and Ferdinand alongside Alex's animated regains while they set-up the bar.]

[latinumsbetter]

[if he passes them at all while they're setting up, he'll reach out and pat one of them on the head gently or ruffle the fur between their ears]

craft room

[markofnobility]

[He doesn't leave the bar much, only when Quark shoos him off for breaks. But while on one he hears Aoi talking to herself and peeks in]

Aoi... ah. Perhaps you could ask Velvet? She is skilled in craftwork, I am sure she could repair it...

[He shuffles his feet a bit- this is not something he can really help with but he wants to say SOMETHING]

[yourheroine]

Boop boop...she is? Aoi wants to put the charms back together. Wendy said...it might be good luck.

[stringup]

...I think you're trying a little too hard to look like a confidant, Ferdinand.

[markofnobility]

Yes! I could think of no one more capable.

[He walks in, trying to be cheerful]

It is a lovely trinket, it would be a shame to not see it restored.

cw: body horror?? crimes against humanity and the sanctity of life??

[rockymountaindie]

[ You've been in here before. Alex's room is neat but messy. He's piled most everything he's gotten from the cornucopia in corners, far away from his bed. There is Clear's sculpture in the corner closest to his bed, just where you left it.

Fritz the dog sleeps outside. There isn't really a lot notable in here...except for the thing on the bed.

It sits next to Eyelex the Eye-Pod, who alternates between looking at it and the door. It's...noisy. Crying like a newborn baby bird. Looking like a newborn baby bird, fetal and ugly.

And made entirely of clay.

Alex did say he had one more thing he brought to life. One more thing he was taking care of. ]

bar

[yourheroine]

Dog...

[That's the first word out of Aoi's mouth when she reaches the bar again.]

Oh. Can Quark make another one of those tomato juice drinks? Aoi got one from Ferdinand before, but it tasted...different. There's no aftertaste.

[She has a half-full glass of just. Tomato juice on ice.]

[necromants]

[Zvei doesn't arrive to the afterparty until late. Instead, he initially goes to the armory, where he's going to be busy writing notes again. He's combing through all the weapons, but this isn't a proper investigation thread, he's just keeping track of the numbers and selection. He did tell Alex they could do it together at some point, after all, and it would be silly to leave it undone, now that Alex is gone.

Eventually he does show up at the afterparty however, with two chickens in tow. Drumstick is the curious one who will wander over to you, and Nugget is more well-behaved, picking at the bread crumbs Zvei's leaving out for her. Zvei himself seems a little more subdued tonight for once, though the usual smile reappears with ease if you approach.]

It's been a long day, hasn't it? How are you faring?

bar time yaaaaaay

[murchada]

[cerejeira's just kind of sitting here. she's soaked. the area around her is soaked. she hasn't looked up yet.]

[letsplayamod]

[The patted Winion leans up into it, little paws reaching up to grasp his hand and hold it there.]

...Sad. Sorry.

craft room

[letsplayamod]

[Aoi, you sweet baby angel.

There is a roll of very thin jewelry chain in there.]

[markofnobility]

Ah? Is it not working?

[markofnobility]

[He calls out to the Winions once he's settled at the bar]

Would you like drinks as well? You have been working hard!

[stringup]

Mostly you look a little awkward.

[yourheroine]

[First good news she's had all day!]

[markofnobility]

I am NOT awkward.

[Huff. he is in fact very awkward]

cw: body horror?? crimes against humanity and the sanctity of life??

[latinumsbetter]

[Quark stops in the doorway, one foot already inside the room, staring. He blinks once, twice--]

Alex, what did you do?!

[a mixture of horror and sheer exasperation is in his voice.

Quark heaves a sigh, rubbing a hand over his face, and walks further into the room, stopping at the bed and staring down at it.]

Alright, so that maybe wasn't the best decision, kid. Who's supposed to take care of this thing now?

[tailoredfate]

[Aglaea doesn't really putter much this time. She simply disappears into her room for a short while, coming out with two of her spare togas draped over one arm; one blue, one grey. in her opposite hand, she holds a leatherbound case that, while well cared-for, looks pretty old. Like, older than some of the scrolls over in storage.

She knows a bar isn't really the best place to work, but the others want to gather. So she'll attend the gathering. She'll take up a spot in one corner of the room, taking up the blue toga first. Unfolding it and tearing at it a bit so it can straighten out, she unrolls the case, picks out a needle and spool of thread from the large assortment, and begins to work.]

[yourheroine]

Mmhmm. ...it's her sister's.

[She says it quietly.]

Aoi wishes that Alex didn't die, but...I can't hate Wendy for what happened, either. She was never a bad person.

[stringup]

Right, and I'm the Scarlet Empress.

[ Though she does seem a little gratified that she can talk just a bit of harmless smack. ]

[raisethemoon]

[ Luna, too, goes more-or-less directly to the bar. She'll just sit morosely with a drink for a long while.

Eventually, naturally, she goes outside to raise the moon again. She performs it about the same way as last week, flying and all; seems that's part of her process. When it's finished, she spends a while walking slowly about the grounds, sticking mostly to the grassy areas when available. She even ventures to the forest; though she doesn't enter, she stands and looks into the shadows under the eaves for a while.

Eventually, she returns to the pavilion. There were not many wildflowers outside, so she's supplemented with some fruits from the garden: apricots and strawberries, mostly. These, she lays at the feet of the statues of the dead. Wendy gets some too, but it's Alex who she goes to look at when she's finished. ]