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[sageguidance]

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w3; monday

[sageguidance]

[ I'm assuming, at some point, Souji will be headed for the kitchen. But on the way he will find a friend in the way of his path!!! It looks up at him curiously, long ears tilting.

Hewwo. ]

[illomened]

[This is a very good assumption because as soon as they're done playing whacky rodeo cowboys with the phone wires, he's heading over to start working on a meal for everyone...

Though of course he's distracted by this absolute unit of a friend hello!! Saizo, who'd been trotting along behind him, immediately goes on the alert. Souji, on the other hand, being a dingus, is just like "NOOOOOO CUTE" about it as he crouches down to greet it.]

Oh, my! Hello! And who are you?

[sageguidance]

[ Given this is simply a carbuncle, it only responds with a small, inquisitive chirp, leaning forward to sniff at Saizo.

Whomst. ]

w3; wednesday

[sageguidance]

[ WHERE IS SOUJI. Alphinaud is off looking for him. ]

—There you are! Forgive my interruption, but are you currently occupied?

[illomened]

[HE'S IN THE LIBRARY working on his important project (it's bumper cars) when sweet Alphinaud appears.]

Ah - no, not really! [WAVING A HAND. He quickly abandons his work because he'd rather spend time with other people, honestly. He's just been trying to keep to himself a bit this week, considering what a pain in the ass memshares have been.] What's the matter? Is something wrong?

[sageguidance]

[ What... are you doing in here, sweet Souji.

Well, anyway. ]

I have a favor to ask, is all. If that is all right with you...?

w3 sat

[illomened]

[WELL THAT SURE was a trial... Rough shit! Kazu seems like a sweet kid, and considering he'd apparently already been through the possession wringer once, this seems Very Unfair In General. Also unfair to sweet Hope! Everything about this is just bad in general.

Souji is smiling as he approaches Alphinaud, but it's a soft sort of expression, somewhat subdued from his usual displays of energy.]

--Are you busy right now? I could use a hand in the kitchen if you aren't.

[sageguidance]

[ That sure was a trial... His roomie.

Well. There's little use lingering around the portraits now, he supposes, so it's good timing as Souji comes around. ]

—Oh. No, no, not at all. 'Twould be my pleasure to help.

[illomened]

[HIS ROOMIE...

But! With a little nod, Souji will lead the way over toward the kitchen, talking as he goes.]

It's a little difficult to gauge what sorts of things to make for Sunday... [It's hard to tell how poorly someone will take their own death.] Si-san suggested plainer foods last time. Did you like the soup? If you did, I was thinking of making another batch.

w3 sun

[illomened]

[HEWWO ALPHINAUD... Well. That sure was a Sunday, wasn't it... Whack. At some point after the heals and/or generally tiredly trying to patch themselves up, Souji is going to seek Alphinaud out with Saizo in tow. This time he's holding his pig like a little safety blanket... Though he, at least, seems more or less back to his usual even temperament. No more panicking! No more sudden fits of murder!

Whenever he spots their sweet local cannibal nudist, wherever he is, Souji will raise his free hand and call out:]

Alphinaud-san... How are you faring?

[sageguidance]

[ That. Was a Sunday.

After receiving his own heal, dealing with the general frenzy of their return, and cleaning up as best he could, Alphinaud is seated within the library—with a cup of tea, obviously. He isn't reading, just... decompressing. ]

—Oh. I am... considerably better than before, for certain. You look better, yourself.

[illomened]

Yes... I feel fairly put-together now.

[He also feels like if he goes too ham he'll rip all his magic stitches, so he's trying to behave, moving a little more slowly and cautiously compared to usual as he takes a seat across from Alphinaud.]

...It's been a while since I've experienced something like that, though. And some of it was unfortunately quite surprising.

w4 sat

[illomened]

[At some point after that hellish trial, Souji's going to go around to make sure everyone in this crusty mansion is doing okay. WHERE'S THE LAD, he's here with a tray balanced on one hand and Saizo following dutifully behind.]

[sageguidance]

[ Alphinaud has since moved outside to the yard, sitting down near the garden. Good thing he made tea earlier, because he sure as hell needs it right now! Which he has.

He's clearly lost in thought; meanwhile, carbuncle is curled up on the grass beside him. ]

[illomened]

[Souji pauses for a second, upon spotting him, but then moves over to sit nearby. On the tray is a little bowl of cut fruit, along with two cups of freshly poured tea. Spearmint, this time.]

Do you mind if I join you?

w5 fri

[illomened]

[WELL. Bucky lost part of his arm and Hope lost a wholeass eye, but, like. As far as things could have gone... That wasn't too bad! Mostly! More than anything, he's just relieved to be freed from the endless shrieking, god. He's going to be spending the next while helping with cleaning and reorganizing and such, but he'll be sure to stop by and check on their star Virgo stand-in sooner rather than later.]

Al-kun, how are you feeling? Do you need anything? Tea, maybe...?

[Now that their kitchen is FREE AGAIN.]

[sageguidance]

[ An arm and an eye sacrificed for the greater good. And probably Alphinaud's dignity as well, because he was no doubt being a huge pansy during this. It's fine.

It's over now, with all there left to do is clean up the mess behind. ]

I... have been better. [ he's lived ("lived") his whole life up until now not needing to be chased by ghosts, thanks ] ... As usual, I believe I could go for some tea.

w6 weds

[illomened]

[There are so many hijinks constantly happening and lord does he wish to REST... Unfortunately, there's no rest for the weary!! Because some miscreant has left a BOOK outside of the library, and these two punks happen to be within the vicinity when its evil book magic activates...

SOUJI DOESN'T EVEN HAVE TIME TO SAY HELLO he's literally in the middle of raising his hand when suddenly, they're somewhere else! if u have a preference for what story theyre yoinked into the world is ur oyster :KICKY:]

...I could have sworn I put away all of the books that I found yesterday.

[sageguidance]

[ SUDDENLY THEY'RE IN......... a city. in a post apocalyptic world. this is what I'm deciding. ]

—Who is leaving them about to begin with?

[ UGHHH ]

w7 mon

[illomened]

[Souji just sitting here thinking about how he loves all of the dead people and he's going to be sad to see any of them go EVEN THOUGH IT'S A GOOD THING... It's a good thing!! It's a good thing, and so, Souji is approaching everyone who volunteered their name with cheer, and a tray of snackies and tea.

Alphinaud in particular gets a bright smile, considering he's been one of the longest-stayed among them and Souji is quite fond.]

Al-kun! Would you like to have tea with me?

[sageguidance]

—Hm?

[ But it isn't surprising for Souji to suddenly appear with tea and snackies, so Alphinaud thinks little of it. ]

Oh! Certainly, my friend. Where shall we go?

w7; wednesday

[sageguidance]

[ Later that night!! This guy definitely spent like, an hour soaking in the hottest bath ever, but once he's done he comes wandering back into the kitchen, hair still damp and tied back into a loose ponytail, and has definitely changed out of what he had been earlier. Time for cozy. ]

There you are, not that I'd think to find you anywhere else.

[illomened]

[OUR SWEET ELF. Souji is just vibin, cookin something up as usual - now's the perfect time to keep people grounded and keep spirits high, after all. Though he'll pause with what he's working on, turning to lift a hand in greeting as Alphinaud appears.]

I suppose I'm a bit predictable in that way, aren't I? Welcome, though - can I get anything for you? Would you like me to put on some tea? Though you certainly look warmer than you did before.

w7 sat

[illomened]

[At some point during the lobby festivities, Souji will make his way over to Alphinaud, smiling brightly.]

I wonder if I could interest you in one final tea with me?

[sageguidance]

[ he laughs gently ]

As if you need to ask! Of course, my friend—full glad would I be to join you.