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[wishforaneye]

[There was some adjusting before the young and very pale girl sat back, looking past as if something was holding whatever was recording-]

Just keep it steady, Dinah!

[-letting out a breath then, sitting on a spread blanket and a basket just in view beside her covered with a cloth.

That was definitely a few gravestones in the background. All the same, Alice kept her tone surprisingly bright, even calm.]

Hello, I'm Alice. I know some of you are still popping in and out of the catacombs- or perhaps you're waiting for someone else to come up? Well, I live nearby and figured some of you might like some food after what bits of horror can be going on down there.

Food can be very comforting after all, right?

[A tap of a finger against the basket's side.]

I've a few hand pies of various flavors, along with more savory empanadas that someone kindly taught me about, and how to make. Hopefully I am very easy to spot if you are already out here! If not, I can try to come to you.

[She might look familiar to those who have met her darker haired twin also named Alice.]

Ah- I've also some tea on hand, if any desire a cup.

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Video | un: Alcaid

[ghostharasser]

[Dipper has been blissfully free of catacomb shenanigans, but he's heard of them. To that end, Alice is someone he likes and so-]

Let me know if you need help getting any baking supplies or anything. We've got some extra at the house.

[Break works in a bakery, but he doesn't know how much of the product he's allowed to get his hands on, and if she were helping anyone who climbed out of the graves, who knows how many people that would be.]

Have you seen any zombies yet?

[wishforaneye]

Oh, that would be a wonderful help, Dipper! I'll let you know, and perhaps you could help me make a few more? Maybe we could make shapes to cheer some up if they're in the mood for eating fun shapes.

[Careful as she was trying to be, Xerxes definitely kept the kitchens well stocked, but she would feel bad about using too much of it. It was for others and even everyone in the house- she'd left a plate in the kitchen, after all.

... Dinah's purring could probably be heard around the feed.]

Not yet! But I've made sure I'm above the ground and not touching any of the stones just in case. Be a terrible way to be grabbed from below, right? [How many horror movies and talks with Dipper has gotten her here?]

I did spot a black shadow, but it's been keeping a distance.

[ghostharasser]

[Oh, he is being invited. He looks surprised for a moment but then a little smile creeps onto his face. He's had ...not a great month, honestly, with his uncle leaving. A distraction would be nice.]

Yeah, definitely. That kind of dough takes really well to shapes and cutters, right? I bet we could make all kinds of cool stuff.

[He will get up and the camera follows him as he heads down the stairs. Alcaid is being a helper. he will go take stock of the kitchen now.]

Having dealt with zombies multiple times I can say nothing is worse for your mood then getting zombie grabbed.

[He starts to rummage through the shelves of the kitchen. Predictably, he turns his head to look back at the feed at the mention of a shadow, curiosity piqued.]

A shadow?

video | un: oz

[swornto]

Have you managed to stay out of there thus far, Alice?

[Oz has been dragged into the rude test one time too many. The last straw would be hearing that Alice had also been forced to deal with such a horrific place.]

[wishforaneye]

Mhm. [She thinks so at least- honestly. Even if that took her a second, head tilted to look back towards the graveyard, and the area most were coming up.

... She was probably just out here to look at the statues and make sure none of the bat cats got lost out there again. Yeah. Well, until now.]

I still know it as been so very rough, and worse, on some who ended up down there- so, I figured it would be better to allow some of them a bit of something sweet -or not so sweet- to try and help them feel better for a moment. Food helps others feel better, doesn't it?

[swornto]

[He's relieved to hear that she hasn't gone down there. That somehow makes his trips a lot easier to bear. Oz sighs in relief, then attempts a smile.]

I think you're right. Some warm tea and sweets can help ground anyone. Has anyone taken you up on your offer so far?

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[forwantofahorse]

I've just resurfaced from that hellhole for the third time in three weeks. Some snacks and tea would be greatly appreciated. [And she sounds it. Sayo's voice is cracked and exhausted. While the various moral dilemmas and traps were easy to deal with at this point—and she's gotten plenty of practice in tackling idiot heroes out of burning houses—having to look Battler and George (always the two of them, but there were a few additions of faces that were only familiar to Sayo after months in Trench this time, which put her in a particularly dour mood) in the eye as they told her they loved her and confessing her mountain of sins to the darkness has taken its emotional toll.]

Where can I find you?

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[wishforaneye]

Then I'd be more than happy to supply them.

I'm in the graveyard where the catacombs let out- here, I can make it easier. Let me know if you spot it, otherwise I can try and give better directions.

[Whatever was recording her stayed in place as Alice stood herself up on the blanket, skirts smoothed down. Thinking back, hands were held together out of view and-

There was a flare of light sent upwards, bursting in to a rainbow of colors just above where she was. Fireworks, she thought of. Bit of gold here and there given just how much golden lights clung to her being, but the other colors a burst of something else. Something new to add almost.

A colorful display that should have been easy to spot-]

If you don't see the lights, I can try something else.

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[forwantofahorse]

My... [Despite the fatigue evident in her tone, genuine wonder leaks into Sayo's voice as she watches the lightshow. No matter how many miracles and how much magic Trench shows her, it will never, ever get old to the girl who dreamed of being a witch on lonely nights. A smile tugs at her face when she sees the golden lights, too. It feels like coming home; something she desperately needed after these past few weeks and this latest foray into the catacombs.] Don't worry, I can see it clearly. It's beautiful.

I'm on my way.

[Sayo arrives dressed in a black turtleneck, a red leather jacket (with a cobra design emblazoned on the black, thanks, Lawrence-sensei), and faded black jeans, offering Alice a weak smile as she sits down. Between the outfit and the lack of Shannon's usual plethora of padding and makeup, she looks like an entirely different person than she was just a few weeks ago—and it crosses Sayo's mind that Alice has never actually seen Shannon before. It's an oddly lightening feeling, realizing that she's finally meeting someone without the weight of expectations of who Sayo ought to be.] ...thank you. On both my behalf and everyone else that's crawling out of the catacombs. Having something like this my first two times would've eased the blow at least a little bit.

Video ; @samsa

[anthropophagite]

That's very kind of you. [ kaneki can't eat, but he means it. It's nice to see people want to help each other ]

This may be a long shot - but would you also have coffee?

[wishforaneye]

I thought it could help, even if in a small way, so those who emerge may find even a small bit of comfort.

[Coffee?] I have black tea, but I'd have to ask my uncle if we have any coffee.

[Xerxes would know, but their household mostly drank tea so she simply... never thought about that. Also, may as well remember that they're playing the uncle and niece act still.]

Video; un: darkness

[survivalthroughhate]

[Maul, while still possessing his general air of toughness and determination, also looks very weary. It's been a long week for him and it feels like it's only going to get longer.]

Food and tea sound like very glorious things to me right now.

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[wishforaneye]

Then you are welcome to have some! Even if it eases for only a moment, good food and a cup of tea can do wonders.

[It worked for those she knew to varying degree after all- and more reason this was the idea that came to mind with her want to help. Xerxes was patrolling the graveyard after all, why not offer something when she was already close enough?

Her head tipped.]

You can come to the graveyard, or I can move if it's easier.

voice; un: ushiromiya

[entreats]

[ Honestly, the gravestones in the background aren't even that surprising to Ange, considering the activity she had seen the other participate in before..

.. but then again, it's also those exact activities that first make her question: ]

There's no skulls involved in these pies, right?

[ Usually she would sound a little more deadpan about it, but Ange's voice right now is weaker. Like she's trying to sound deadpan, yet not quite succeeding due to a general lack of energy in her tone. ]

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[wishforaneye]

[Oh! She recognized that voice- and could pick up on what sounded... tired, almost? Hm—]

No skull involved at all- I did try to make a skull face pattern on one, but I left that one for my sister. She might find it funny how horrible it warped while baking. [A soft hum-]

I can promise any you would have are certainly skull free.

video: un; an.observer

[thisislife]

It's been ages since I had empanadas. At least since I had good ones and I could really use something to eat. You're at, um. A graveyard?

[wishforaneye]

Then you're very welcome to have some of them- and yes, I am. The house I stay at is close by, so it is easy for me to be here.

[For those coming out of the catacombs, but honestly she didn't mind others taking her up. Some were no doubt just having hard times, able to at least discern most weren't used to such things as she was.

More reason to offer something kinder-

A thoughtful expression as she leaned forwards.]

If I need to move for easier means, or anything of the sort I don't mind doing so.

Video | un: gaia

[hammerbearer]

I could come by and help passing out food. Also can I suggest maybe fresh water and towels?

[ There's a little shiver of the 'ugh' variety. ]

I mostly experienced jungle stuff but I heard the catacombs have tons of bloo and who knows what else. People might appreciate a wash before a meal.

[wishforaneye]

Oh, that's a wonderful idea! I also wouldn't mind the help at all, as t's only myself, Dinah, and the rest of the cats here currently.

[Sure, Xerxes Break was patrolling around simply because of how close it was to their house, but he wasn't helping with this.

Leaning forwards, one of the bat cats deciding to take over her lap after a wide stretching yawn.]

I've heard of other horrors on top of that from someone, so I imagine it would be greatly appreciated. Sometimes feeling clean can be just as comforting as food and warm drink.

video | un: furuderika

[miiraculous]

An empanadas..? What is that?

[Rika is hesitant to admit to how rough of a time she's had this month. But her curiosity keeps her from staying completely silent.]

[wishforaneye]

They are hand-sized pieces of dough shaped and filled with savory things, along with spices to add to the flavor. You can bake them or fry them- and I'd never had one before coming here.

[There'd been a lot of things she'd never even heard of before coming here.]

I've filled mine with some meat, mushrooms, cheese, and even potatoes.

video: un; dragonofthewest

[truehumili_tea]

Truly a kind-hearted soul. Offering tea and food to those who have had to brave such things. Both are indeed quite comforting.

[wishforaneye]

I'm hoping it provides that, given the things I've heard. [And felt, due to her bond with someone who had gotten pulled down there. Alice may not have been in the catacombs, in all of that maze, but she had felt the emotional turmoil.

All the more reason to do what she could, even if in offerings.]

Is there any of it you may like to have? Little pieces of comfort are best when shared even outside of that, I think.

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[velvet_teen]

Mushrooms!

[ The other one is slowly slithering up on her own way home, covered in rock dust and drying blood. ]

Mushrooms, mushrooms, I never want to see another mushroom again!

[wishforaneye]

[Of course she turned, moving on to her knees to turn herself in the direction of-]

Alice, are you alright?

[A mess. Nasty mushroom run in?]

Come here, sister! You look as if you could do with something filled with meat and potatoes.

[... good thing she made some without mushrooms by the sound of it.]