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[demonicbeauty]

((ooc: CW for a brief mention of recreational drugs.))

[For two months, more or less, she's been in mourning. She hasn't shown her face much. And there's been a lot of crying.

But sentimental though Ariadne can be, she's also practical. Which means she recognizes when it's time to try moving forward.

So behold. Not Padmé, not Jane. Just a sad Ariadne, her hair in a loose braid, with a few tendrils curling around her face.]

I've decided it's time to clean through the rubble that was the Winchester cottage. The ground needs to be cleared so someone else can build there. And I'm sure a few things survived the fire which need to be sorted and placed.

I guess...I mean, I'll do it myself. But if anyone would like to help I would...appreciate it. I can pay you in fruit or herbs from the orchard.

[Her face is like porcelain. She's not letting a single crack show, even though it still hurts.]

I'll be there for the next week or so. Please let me know if you'd be willing to join me. At the very least, I think some of his--some of Dean's--marijuana plants survived. I'd like to try to replant them in my garden.

I can pay you with that, if you like.

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[onerthes]

I'm willing to help out no matter what, Ariadne. Minako needs some help and attention right now, but I have time here and there. So, let me know when you're there, and I can come out to help.

As for his plants and crop, you may give them to someone else in my stead. I've sworn off since the nightmare, though I know a few would be happy to have some. This place can be stressful, after all.

[demonicbeauty]

[She smiles slightly.]

Thank you. That's kind of you.

Perhaps you'd like some dried cherries instead?

[onerthes]

Now those I can put to good use. I would be happy to take dried fruit off of your hands. And, honestly, I'd just be happy to help. That's not work you should have to do alone.

[It wasn't the danger, or the labor itself. One shouldn't have to clean up memories like that alone. It was draining emotionally.]

Have you been alright, considering?

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[possessum]

( It's been a little bit since Peter spoke to the young woman on the network. There was a shy thought to check in with her again, and then July was.... strange and horrible, and Peter wasn't himself at all. But seeing this post brings it all back — the loss of Dean, her grieving.

Now comes something Peter's so familiar with, a different stage of ache, of loss. Clearing out whatever's left, whether it was an entire household of items to have to sort through or a pile of damaged rubble left where a house once stood. It's hard, for many different reasons. She shouldn't have to do it alone. )

Hello again. ( He offers a little smile. ) I'd be glad to help.

( His smile softens a bit, a twinge of amusement — thinking back on what's now a memory of someone gone. That feeling is always strange. )

He actually gave me some of his weed before, and I'd started growing some plants myself, too. It you ever need any help with that, it's no problem.

( The Teenager Stoner has your back, Ariadne.... )

[demonicbeauty]

[Ariadne offers him a shy smile in return. She knows she didn't make the best first impression. Not that it matters.

Not that anyone would care.

But manners are manners. And they've been drilled into her from a very early age.]

I would appreciate the help, if you're willing. There's probably going to be a lot of heavy lifting involved and I'm not so good at that.

[possessum]

( Peter's so used to being on the other side of it: being the one caught in the throes of upset. There have been so many others over time here to help him, to extend a hand whether literally or metaphorically, to help keep him standing. To try to offer a hand to someone else this time is.... meaningful. And he's sure she's still grieving; she lost someone she clearly cared about deeply. )

Yeah, definitely...! I'll be there. ( His smile brightens a little. He's not the strongest himself, but he.... kiiiind of comes with a demon that has telekinetic powers and can move things easily. It frightens him, but maybe Peter can actually find a use for that, to help someone. )

Just let me know when's best for you. I can bring some snacks, too. ( Snacks can be their own help! )

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[opress]

Removing rubble is something I am good at. Name the time you need assistance.

[This will count as exercise by his measure, so let's just do this.]

Is marijuana a healing herb or something?

[demonicbeauty]

Well, I'm going over there in about half an hour. Would that work for you?

[A pause.]

I suppose you could call it medicinal? It's supposed to relax the mind. It's never worked for me, though.

[opress]

Yes, I am just finishing my exercises. I will meet you there? I've scouted around there before.

[Relax the mind, hmm? Perhaps it would help him meditate.]

How do you use it? Tea? Eating it? Smoking it?

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[hopesparks]

I'll help. Just tell me where and when.

[demonicbeauty]

Anakin.

[She smiles warmly enough. He's always been kind.]

I was planning to make my way to the site in half an hour.

[hopesparks]

I'll meet you there. Do you need me to bring anything?

[schoolingfish]

[He didn't know the Winchesters that well, though he had encountered Dean on a few occasions. He also doesn't know what marijuana is. However, he knows Adriadne and he knows she's really nice, so if she needs help...]

I'd love to help any way I can.

[demonicbeauty]

Luca.

[She gives him a small smile.]

Thank you. It could be a little dangerous, though. I don't want you getting hurt.

[schoolingfish]

It's just clearing out rubble, right? How dangerous could it be?

[Says the boy who doesn't wear shoes.]

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[unphase]

[the video opens on a young woman in a white slip-dress and a black feather boa. she has kittens playing at her feet, a batkitten frequently videobombing, and her Omen sitting on the arm of the armchair]</small. What I can do to help, I will. I--I haven't lost anyone particularly close to me except for Korra but I know that this is the kind of thing no one should have to face alone. No need for payment. As for the plants, I have plenty of room in my back garden as well if you don't want them all in one place.

[demonicbeauty]

[Ariadne smiles. Her faith in people is quickly returning, after the way Chara more or less tried to destroy it.

There's good in the world. In the multiverse. And right here in Trench.]

That's very kind of you, lady...?

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[tealeafs]

[ There's something in what Ariadne isn't saying here, right? Chizuru can tell. Last time around she was looking for that person, but Chizuru kept an eye out for him and never spotted him - and now Ariadne is going to clear the rubble of the house so there can be something else built instead.

The implication is clear: Dean isn't coming back, even though he seemed so important to the other. ]

I can help.

[ That's the natural part to offer, but then Chizuru pauses. There's more she wants to say, after all, but she isn't sure whether or not it might just make the other hurt more.

But it feels worse to say nothing in the face of this. ]

And.. um.. I'm really sorry that he's gone, miss Airy. I hope you're okay..

[demonicbeauty]

[Does it still hurt? Yes, a lot. But Ariadne's at last taking consolation in the fact that so many people--even strangers like Tinya--are willing to help.

It's a much better taste in her mouth than what Chara tried to convince.

Not everyone is out for themselves. They're a community. They care for each other. And Chizuru has been so sweet and so gentle. It truly means a lot.]

Thank you.

And I'm...I'm okay. I think.

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[givetheslip]

[Praise be that Maria has just barely managed to figure out how to use her device to respond in whatever way was set in the initial communication, or else Ariadne would be faced with unassailable capslock.]

I wouldn't mind some fruit, if you don't mind a stranger lending aid. [Although.] Is marijuana a useful herb? I haven't heard of it,

[demonicbeauty]

[It's refreshing, honestly, to have strangers chiming in with offers to help. It's gone a long way to reassuring Ariadne that she's right. That people are basically good inside.

So offers the strange woman a smile and a shrug.]

Some people find it useful for relaxing and relieving stress.

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[subject_013]

[He's in the courtyard garden of Arklay House, standing near a pile of split-up logs, a section of a thick tree trunk nearby, and no sign of an axe or a hatchet in sight.]

You know you can always count on my strength and my presence to be of assistance. It would be my pleasure, though I'd appreciate some fruit in trade.

[He steps toward the tree trunk and keeping his hand flat, strikes the trunk with the side of his hand, knocking off a foot-long chunk of it as casually as if the log consisted of cardboard.]

[demonicbeauty]

[Both eyebrows go up.]

If you're trying to impress me, you know you don't have to.

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[obeir]

I'm sorry about your friend. [ Because he had seen Ariadne's prior network message about not believing in revenge, and Winchester's disappearance. He's just so far removed from the situation he hadn't felt his input would be useful or welcome. But now— ]

Sure, I can help you clear the area and salvage things. [ An uncertain pause. ] You didn't live there, did you?

[ So she hopefully has somewhere to stay? ]

[demonicbeauty]

[She bows her head. The man's face is familiar. She's seen him around, probably as far back as Deerington.

It's reassuring when people she doesn't know very well offer to help.

Reminds her of the goodness in people's souls.]

No, sir. I didn't. Although I spent so much time there...well, I almost felt like it, sometimes.