[He'll take one of the cups with a gracious little nod, but just holds it in his hands rather than drinking from it just yet. Sometimes you just gotta fake it til you make it.]
[He hums a little - a soft, neutral sound that rises and falls on a sigh of a breath.]
I'd like to, too.
[Even if he doesn't have the-- particularly passionate determination that some among them have. Chalk it up to being part of the only game that's badended.]
Though I can't say I trust our directors even now, to be honest.
I don't either, but it'd be very elaborate if they were all lying today.
[ It's probably because he's a little less fiery than Akira or Lili that she feels a little more comfortable around him. Her own determination is fierce, but— ]
[The "lowkey fierce determination and Fire That Only Shows When They're Furious" squad...
He raises his shoulders, though.]
Once bitten, twice shy. [Nothing against the NPCs, he's just paranoid for good reason.] But you're right about that. It won't do to alienate what may be our only source of information.
There's a certain amount of wryness to his smile, in any case. Being able to cross-reference their own answers had done no good for them in the end. Their game seems like an exception rather than a rule, but still.]
...Yes, I anticipate that as time goes on, we'll have more. More locations available as the fog recedes, more information through our directors, more interference from the world or the remnants that crept through with us. An additional source of information would be a wonderful thing to have, though.
[ Should any of them hold their games as a rule? It seems a little dangerous to set things on precedent, but experiences always color and shade things, and it's no different for Shinobu. ]
[Wei Wuxian at least is sure just using it as a general guideline and operating under the motto "anticipate some shit but expect nothing", which has done him decently well so far! If only it could help Evan out even like 10%.]
Indeed, indeed. [Finally, he takes a sip of the tea.] --Thank you, by the way. Kind of you to offer.
[Maybe if they go back in time they can tell Evan to turn his head to the side so he doesn't have to get his face bashed in.]
Mm, it's a good way to think! Ah - actually, how do you feel about making a meal with me? Back on the boat, I'd work with Taako to make and pass out food after trials.
[Since they were often so emotionally wrecked that no one would eat real food, they'd all just drink their agonies away. Coping!!]
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[He'll take one of the cups with a gracious little nod, but just holds it in his hands rather than drinking from it just yet. Sometimes you just gotta fake it til you make it.]
Mm, that they did. What do you think of it?
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It makes me want to cry.
[ She says with a wide smile. ]
It makes me want to be able to save everyone even more.
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I'd like to, too.
[Even if he doesn't have the-- particularly passionate determination that some among them have. Chalk it up to being part of the only game that's badended.]
Though I can't say I trust our directors even now, to be honest.
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[ It's probably because he's a little less fiery than Akira or Lili that she feels a little more comfortable around him. Her own determination is fierce, but— ]
They are the most obvious road to answers so far.
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He raises his shoulders, though.]
Once bitten, twice shy. [Nothing against the NPCs, he's just paranoid for good reason.] But you're right about that. It won't do to alienate what may be our only source of information.
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Her voice is soft as she echoes: ]
Once bitten, twice shy. [ Where did trust get her on the island? Haha. ]
Perhaps, time will open up more sources, if we go by what happened to the majority. I would like to be able to check their answers against something.
[ She's been trying not to resign herself to accepting six weeks, but signs don't look great, and sometimes, she wishes she were more naive. ]
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There's a certain amount of wryness to his smile, in any case. Being able to cross-reference their own answers had done no good for them in the end. Their game seems like an exception rather than a rule, but still.]
...Yes, I anticipate that as time goes on, we'll have more. More locations available as the fog recedes, more information through our directors, more interference from the world or the remnants that crept through with us. An additional source of information would be a wonderful thing to have, though.
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It truly is a time will tell situation, isn't it?
[ If she could laugh at this moment, she would. ]
But beggars can't be choosers.
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Indeed, indeed. [Finally, he takes a sip of the tea.] --Thank you, by the way. Kind of you to offer.
[Tips the cup at her!]
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There's little comfort in times like this, but something warm and soothing doesn't hurt was my thinking.
[ And it gave her something to do and to hold, so she doesn't have to consider what she'll do if she stops thinking. ]
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Mm, it's a good way to think! Ah - actually, how do you feel about making a meal with me? Back on the boat, I'd work with Taako to make and pass out food after trials.
[Since they were often so emotionally wrecked that no one would eat real food, they'd all just drink their agonies away. Coping!!]
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Shinobu nods after a moment. ]
I like that idea.
[ It's being productive in some way even if it's not exactly the way she wants. ]
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Mm, wonderful, then! We can make something that's nice and easy to digest - warm, but filling. Soup, maybe? Congee?
[He will make it without 5000 peppers, too!]
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Congee sounds nice. With the right toppings, it can be tasty but without overpowering its purpose.
[ Of being easy to digest.
She still doesn't know just how spicy he likes things. ]
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Mm, very true! It's been a while since I've been able to make congee, but I've always found it a bit of a comfort, you know?
[Making childhood foods is usually like that. Cup still in hand, he'll turn toward the mess hall. TIME TO COOK.]
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It's healing for the sick and to care for the sick, and I'm very sick.
[ The illness is murder games. She follows him, balancing her try perfectly. TIME TO COOK. ]
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[if only he was the tut like i joked about with eli like a fool
BUT TIME TO COOK INDEED!! Enough congee for all the hungry people who may also be too stressed to eat anything else, good work team.]