finer food, but no music

[promittere]

[Well that was...unpleasant, to say the least. Two more deaths, but this time there's the matter of whatever's happening to Seteth as well.

Ignis is trying not to think about it, which means he's thinking about it a lot, which means he spends a few moments pacing and trying to figure out what to do. He thinks back to the party - for as much as you could call it that - that Olivert hosted, and, well... He's not sure how much morale can be boosted, but it's worth a shot, isn't it?

The decorations of the opera house are much simpler this time around, but the food is noticeably better, between the actual operational kitchen and the fact Ignis is much more skilled than Olivert. The food is well made and it even looks delicious from where it's set up, and there's a sign outside the opera house that reads:]

A not as grand feast, for all of us to enjoy.
Attendance is not mandatory, but it might be better than staying alone.

Catered by Ignis Scientia.

[At least there are less rose petals this time.]

Comments

[baitless]

...what, take the penalty?

[He gives Zangetsu kind of a look, like he's about to argue... but then again, he looks Zangetsu over...]

Hm. Maybe it's not a terrible idea if we alternate, actually. You look like you could handle it yourself.

[moonfang]

Yep. Especially if it seems like we're gonna need it. I ain't exactly a detective, so if I can at least do this...

[look, he's starting to get a little attached, despite himself...

He grins and taps his horns]

Ya got that right. I have many forms, and some of 'em ain't as human as this one. Tails, spikes, claws, fangs... None of that would bother me too much, even if it were permanent. Let a monster handle the monsters.

[baitless]

…

[fuck it. the hosts put him on blast with his age, and he went ahead and mentioned not being human during the trial. he may as well be forthright, especially with another non-human.]

Actually, that's part of why I volunteered. I used to be able to transform into a more monstrous form myself, though I lost that ability a long time ago. I figured it would be best for those of us who are actually used to it to subject ourselves to this sort of thing than humans.

[moonfang]

[The Hollow nods in understanding, completely unfazed by Seteth's confession] I suspected it might be somethin' along those lines. .... Heh. It's kind of funny. I never really pegged you as a person I'd have things in common with.

[baitless]

Well, it's also generally a little easier for me to hide, so I cannot say I blame you for not suspecting anything.

[He grins and brushes hair back a bit, though it seems a little forced and awkward since he doesn't do it that often. Also because the situation kind of sucks and he'd have trouble smiling normally!! But regardless, the gesture shows off that he's got sharper than average teeth and pointy ears...]

Those aren't new, but they're also less... obtrusive.

[moonfang]

[he chuckles] Well, ya do a good job hidin' it, if it means anything. Me, I got so much weirdness that there's no damn point.

[he traces the bars over his eyes and down to his chest. If Seteth cares to look, he can see that he also has a hole, just like Ulquiorra's, through the center of his chest. The black markings radiate out from it like the rays of a black sun]

But I don't normally exist in the outside world anyway, so it doesn't much matter. My form is whatever Ichigo needs it to be.

[another chuckle] Well, I can see how those spines'd be a pain in the butt. Guess you better get used ta sleepin' on yer side?

[baitless]

At least you can fit into the average doorway, even if you're obviously different from humans. My brothers chose to live their life as beasts, so they have to live in the wilderness. I can't really say whether I'd prefer to be invisible to most people, though... I can handle solitude, but I prefer living among people.

[like he will drop everything and fuck off to protect flayn, that is absolutely a thing he will do, but he... kinda likes people actually...]

And I suppose that's probably the best way to handle it. I already do, so it's not too bad, but I'm still a bit concerned...

[moonfang]

Hehahaha! Well, there's not a whole lotta doors where I usually live. It's pretty open. And I ain't alone there, there's... another manifestation of Ichigo's powers there, too. Though he ain't much for conversation, heh.

[the old man is.... stoic af]

What's the concern?

[baitless]

Ah, I see. And, well, I assume you have Ichigo as well, then.

[...it is kind of wild having the manifestation of your powers being, like, a different person. what if he had to talk to his dragon self...? actually that might not be so bad.]

Well, I am still perhaps somewhat concerned about shredding my sheets even if I do sleep on my side...

[moonfang]

... tch... When he decides to visit. Half the time, if me or the Old Man need ta ask him something, we gotta track him down in his dreams. He's such an ass.

[so lonely!!

It's pretty cool, actually. It sure makes talking to yourself less creepy!]

Oh... Hm... Well, maybe you could put somethin' on the ends of the spines so they're not so sharp?

[baitless]

Well, I’m glad you’re getting the opportunity to spend time talking to other people now, at least. I’m sure you do miss him, but that’s... a lonely existence.

[sigh...]

...you know, that is actually a good idea. I will have to see if I can find something suitable.

[MAYBE THEY WILL GET MARSHMALLOWS ONE OF THESE WEEKS...]

[moonfang]

Yeah. It's... gonna be hard going back to it, I think. People are... interesting.

[to say the least]

Maybe some sort of foam? Heheh.

[baitless]

Indeed they are. They can be somewhat difficult at times, but I think it's worth it.

...Hm. I'll consider that, I think.