w3 house 1 post-execution non-party

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[aono]

[That image is just Rin though.]

[aono]

[Okay but seriously, Rin's not going to be the one cooking today. He hasn't actually slept in over 72 hours (minus a few short bursts of rest here and there) so he will either be passed out somewhere or sitting there groggily trying to process everything that's happened.

He's here though, for anyone who wants to talk to him.]

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[ It's fine, Kotetsu and Nanaly can make sure the house is fed. Rin, included. But for now, he's bringing him some tea as an offering and sitting down beside him. He offers the drink quietly. ]

Here.

[aono]

[He takes the cup, but he ends up holding onto it for a while to feel the warmth rather than drink it.]

Thanks.

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[ Whatever he needs. Whatever... helps. Even if it's just to numb the pain. But he reaches over and places a hand on Rin's head softly. Sometimes words don't work and all he can offer are gestures. ]

Just tell us whatever you need. We'll do what we can for you.

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[ what if she just wants to sit here and pet his hair. ]

[aono]

[It's odd, but he doesn't fight it? He's moreso confused by it. But since A-Qing is blind he's also wondering if it's a blind person thing.

Watch out for the horn nubbins on his forehead though. They're rounded, but they can still hurt if you bang a finger against them.]

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[ sometimes things happen and you're like WOW SAME HAT but don't know how to say that so comfort week just means cuddles instead.

she does however make a surprised noise at horns and pokes at them curiously. do they tickle?? ]

[lefthandpath]

[even when Allen isn't immediately near him, Rowan sure is--or at least as close as the bond to Allen allows, so there's that.]

[aono]

[What they can do is have Rinkou immediately next to Rin and then Rowan next to Rinkou! That way there's no accidental touching.]

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[ Nanaly will bring a bowl of soup over whenever he's up, and sit down next to him. ]

Here you go. Should be easy on your stomach if you're not really feeling up to eating.

[aono]

[Soup! He'll take the soup bowl, thanks Nanaly.]

Yeah, I know I gotta eat something.

...thanks.

[arcsplainist]

[ If there's anyone who would understand the grief, Alphinaud might be the closest one could get; even then, it's... difficult to imagine how it must feel. Truth be told, he hopes he never has to know.

Nevertheless, wherever Rin might be sitting now, Alphinaud only hopes he isn't overstepping his boundaries by taking a seat beside him. ]

We are here for you, however you may need it.

[aono]

[It's cuddle week and Rin likes touch anyway, so Alphinaud is fine to sit there. As a twin, he understands better than most.

He does speak, in a quiet voice:]

I'll be okay. We still gotta rescue them all, right? So I can't just sit here forever.

[He can for now though, he's allowed to be sniffly today at least.]

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[ Nanaly's back to her usual coping mechanism of cooking for everyone tonight -- which is for the best since no one could expect Rin to feel up to it after what he just went through. She's noticeably shaken up by what happened, probably more than anyone has seen her before, but none of this is about her, so she's keeping it to herself.

She'll be making another big pot of soup for everyone, and will be standing by to serve it when it's done.

Later on, she'll probably disappear back into the kitchen to clean and straighten up and keep herself occupied. ]

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[ He'll be in the kitchen to help her with this. Both of them could use a distraction after everything. ]

What can I do to make myself useful?

[ Quietly approaching where she's working. ]

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Ah, can you get the bowls down from the shelf up there?

[ pointing to the shelf in question ]

It wasn't much of a problem the other day when I was taller, but now that I'm back to normal I'm a little wary of stretching that much.

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Yeah, I don't mind getting the high stuff. Wouldn't want you to injure yourself again.

[ and reaching up for said bowls since he's able bodied ]

[lefthandpath]

[bless your kind cooking soul, Nanaly.]

It smells delicious.

i'm sorry i got too lazy to log back into the sanji account on that other post lmfao

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[ She smiles. ]

Well, hopefully the taste'll live up to the smell.

you are valid and legit

[lefthandpath]

I have no doubt that will be the case. Miss Nanaly's cooking was wonderful the last time.

[lefthandpath]

[Allen will be near Rin a lot of the time, but occasionally, he'll leave Rowan to stay near him and take care of a few things around the house. he's still in that calm state, not smiling for once, but tiredly making sure people are comfortable for lack of knowing what else to do.]

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[ After... everything... he's going to approach Allen to check on him. It feels like a lot of people are at a loss for words, but he still wants to see how he is. ]

It gets harder as we go, doesn't it?

[lefthandpath]

[a wane smile comes onto his face reflexively at that.]

Mm, much harder. But that's to be expected, as we all get to know each other a bit more.

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You're right... It's what helps us keep together and keeps us going, but with those losses...

[ he walks over to place a hand softly on Allen's shoulder ]