Week 5

[grimgrinningghosts]

[...So that was a mess. All of it was a mess, and things don't look to be improving any time soon. With tensions at an all-time high and conditions worsened, it seems pretty safe to say that this whole week promises a great deal of foreboding atmosphere.

But, hey, things aren't entirely bad. Just as Randall promised, you're now able to leave the Manor! 

Just don't stay out there for too long. There's still a lot of you, and you just can't afford to lose numbers.

24 guests remain]

[SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY]

[OOC: and don't forget to fill out this week's activity check!]

Comments

[hasit]

My one consolation.

[What she's just innocently drinking tea, leave an old lady alone!!]

No, I just...was taking a nap. After I heard that motive, I just thought, might as well get some rest while I can.

[pinkflip]

[ Then why you looking like that Leia. ]

Oh? Oh, well, good. [ Sips tea. She's just concerned!! ] As long as it's not...you know, side-effects from that freaky apple.

[hasit]

Heh. [Leia takes a bite out of her own sandwich. Gee, she sure is hungry!]

Don't you worry yourself over that. Stanley took care of it just fine.

[pinkflip]

[ Oh, this is a nice distraction. ]

He's still be looking after you? I'm glad. He's a nice man.

[hasit]

[Gently. Chokes on her sandwich.]

Well, yes, you know. He's been very sweet to me.

[Very...sweet.]

[pinkflip]

[ Just...pats Leia's back... ]

You okay...?

[hasit]

I'm— [cough[ —fine, just fine. Went down the wrong pipe.

[pinkflip]

Sure... [ She's a smart girl okay, her brain's starting to work overtime. ] Say. Weird question. How did you wake up from that magic apple again?

[hasit]

[Kim no don't overthink it—]

Hmm? Oh, ah...I don't remember, exactly, but Stanley told me he had to. Kiss me.

[Funny, that.]

[pinkflip]

Kiss you? [ And this is a girl who loves her fairy tales- ] Oh, gosh, like- like true love's kiss?!

[hasit]

Well... [Leia's...blushing. Yeah. She's blushing.] Purportedly.

[pinkflip]

[ A small squeal. Elephants be damned, this is a joyous occasion! ]

I'm so happy for you!!

[ Here comes a hug. ]

[hasit]

Kim—!

[Leia cuts off with a startled laugh, and she looks embarrassed, but...pleased.]

Thanks, kiddo. It's...it's certainly something.

[pinkflip]

It's something good from this whole...mess! If anyone deserves something like that, it's you.

[ ...At least she isn't pressing about the nap. ]

[hasit]

That's...Kim, you're too sweet.

[Look she's relieved that she's not asking questions, okay?]

It's a distraction, but...I have to say, I think it's about time I deserved a distraction from this mess.

[pinkflip]

Exactly! ...Being able to meet new people, that's...kind of the silver lining to all this, huh?

[ A sweet smile...as the gears in her head turn. ]

[hasit]

It really is. Not just Stan, but you, and...and Jane, and Ariel, and the boys...

[She might have lost a son already, but she feels like she's gained a whole gaggle of kids here.]

[pinkflip]

[ Jane... Just hearing her name freezes Kim's smile, but she fights to keep her good mood. ]

...When we come out the other side of this...I hope we'll be able to hold on to the good memories, above the bad.

[hasit]

We will. I'll fight to keep these memories with me. [There's something almost fierce in her voice, now.] As long as I live.

[pinkflip]

[ And like that, her face softens once more. ]

Me too. [ She considers for a moment, and- ] Um...I'm a bit tired right now, but. Could I maybe...get some advice, later? About...relationships?

[hasit]

[Leia looks vaguely skeptical, but she nods.]

Of course. My door's always open. Just...stay away from those elephants as best you can.

[pinkflip]

Oh, believe me. I'm staying far away from them.

[ She has no desire to see her friends again, in the state she had. ]

[hasit]

Good. [She nudges Kim's plate toward her, with the rest of her sandwich on it.] Don't forget to finish that, now.

[pinkflip]

[ She chuckles lightly; really, Leia is such a mom. ]

Right, right. Yes, ma'am.

[hasit]

[Leia gives Kim a wink.]

Talk to you later, kiddo.