APRIL EVENT: YOU HAVE NO POWER OVER ME (EPILOGUE)

[sailmods]

[one by one, they are brought out of the dream, finding themselves in a brightly lit world of sand and broken glass, of familiar faces and audible relief.

as they pass through the crew quarters, they may notice that some tubes seem to be unoccupied, merely sand and empty air.

when they finally push open the heavy door, they find themselves on deck zero. the familiar terrain of the Serena Eterna. they never really left at all.

it is still and quiet; none of the usual ghostly presences can be found anywhere on the ship; in fact, it seems as if there’s barely enough of… whatever it is to keep the lights on, and they’ll find that all internal locations are dimly lit, making it difficult to search them. and they will be searching.

because Fio wasn’t in any of the tubes.

and neither was the Captain.

and Sparkles is somewhere to be found.]

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[ossie_oswald]

[ This is the least he's ever had to work for a reaction like this. ]

And what was the way you heard it?

[myagic]

[She turns to him again with a scowl.]

The way you said it!

[ossie_oswald]

And how exactly did I say it, in such a way that 'we should all die from living in pleasure' was your take-away?

[myagic]

Why're you asking me?! You're the one who said it! You!

[ossie_oswald]

Oh yes, I did, but you see- I don't think I said anything to that effect. Or indeed, anything that could be taken that way. So evidently some screws have fallen loose in the old Wuthridge cranium, and I should like some assistance in piecing together what I said instead of the words which I believed came out of my mouth. I can't imagine an upstanding young beazel like yourself would wilfully misinterpret them, wot?

[myagic]

Have you tried not rambling? You take so long to get to the point, it's no wonder you forget!

[Beat. She looks at him suspiciously.]

What's a beazel? You better not be making fun of me with made-up insults...

[ossie_oswald]

Just another way of saying woman, wot.

[ And bold words from someone who willingly associates with Jade Curtiss. ]

Allow me to put what I meant to say more plainly, then. Life is long and difficult. Simple pleasures make it bearable. You gain no superiority over anyone by denying yourself them.

[myagic]

[Look, it's totally not hypocritical if she's prett much become used to it from Jade, right? Right?]

Hmph! I don't deny them, you know. I'm just saying there's a time and place--having them here is just...weird!

[You know, she says while still carefully holding that biscuit.]

[ossie_oswald]

Why is it 'weird' to provide some comfort when people need it most?

[myagic]

Refreshments aren't comfort. If that's what you want, then...I don't know, go around giving hugs or something!

objection!

[maximumcake]

[Max just couldn't help but overhear this, and he has Opinions when it comes to food. Also, he's still a dog right now, hi?]

Hey. Haven't you ever heard of comfort food? It absolutely is.

omg yes, perfect way for them to meet

[myagic]

What the hell is comfort food-

[Yes, those are the words coming out of her mouth even before she realizes the speaker is...a dog. She blinks, though she knows there are shapeshifters on the boat...

She's not actually the biggest fan of dogs. Cat person and all.]

Maybe to a dog, but people don't eat for comfort!

[And clearly she's an expert??]

[ring_for_giles]

[ Cat person, is she?

Good thing there's a cat here then, chilling out, making a nuisance of itself, and trying to con pats out of everyone present ]

[myagic]

[Absolutely a cat person. Enough that upon spotting the cat, she forgets that it has to be another passenger, and is all too happy to instantly change demeanour.]

Oh, a kitty. Meow...

[She reaches down to give him a pet.]

[ring_for_giles]

mmrrrow [ The cat agrees, pressing into her hand and manoeuvring so she's petting Just the right spot.

And if it makes eye contact with Ossie for just long enough to almost imperceptibly convey amusement, well that's absolutely nobody's business ]

[myagic]

[And blissfully oblivious, she very readily gives him skritches exactly where he wants them. Ahh, cats truly are the best, aren't they?]

Aw, there's a good kitty... You're so much smarter than some dumb dog, aren't you?

yes! she has wounded him deeply i love it

[maximumcake]

[Max jerks his head up at her, ears flat against his head. Is she for fucking real?]

You don't know what-- you're kidding?

Okay, first of all, I'm a man that can sometimes turn into a dog. But, I'm definitely a human. Second, and most importantly, people absolutely do eat food for comfort. Literally all the time. Where have you even been?

I love his food priorities ahaha

[myagic]

[Rita Mordio is a teen in an extreme denial, who has never heard the term "comfort food" but inhaled marshmallows like they were going out of style, way back at the camp excursion. But she totally doesn't indulge unneccessarily...unlike a dog!!]

Hey, if you turn into a dog, then you have a dog-brain! Just because you'll eat anything someone puts in front of you and get all excited over it, that doesn't mean any normal person does.

he's basically kronk with the spinach puffs rn

[maximumcake]

I'm literally talking to you right now in English. Can a dog brain do that?

And I was obsessed with food WAY before I learned how to turn into a dog. I went to culinary school and everything, so I actually am an expert on this. If anyone isn't normal here, it's you for insisting people don't get comfort from food. That's just completely false.

Haven't you ever gone for an ice cream when you feel sad? If not, we should definitely go. You have no idea what you are missing.

[myagic]

I mean, normally I wouldn't understand "English" or whatever either, but that hardly matters here.

[She shrugs, then crosses her arms as she maintains her denial.]

I've had ice cream, but not because I feel sad--that's just weird. Who eats just because they feel bad? Maybe that's why you turned into a dog, you know.

[ossie_oswald]

Oh, Rita, you could have simply said you wanted a hug instead of bickering with me over trying to do a good turn for others.

I love him

[myagic]

What?!

[She actually nearly drops the biscuit as she takes a step back, holding out a hand.]

That's not what I--if you even try to hug me, you're dead! Don't you dare!

And I love her!!

[ossie_oswald]

You were the one who brought it up, as I recall? Are you certain you don't want one?

♥!

[myagic]

That doesn't--that doesn't mean anything! Why the hell would I want one from some old man?!

[It's an incredibly stupid argument, but yes, she sure is getting loud and screechy over it!]

[ossie_oswald]

Now that- that's my limit.

[ He snaps his fingers and the biscuit... sprouts tiny biscuity legs and scampers off the napkin and out of her reach. ]

Table's closed until you learn to keep unkind remarks to yourself.