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[ Della's face pops up looking... well, like everyone else - exhausted physically, mentally, and emotionally. She smacks her beak a bit, before speaking. ]

... So. That sucked.

[ Fully aware that's the understatement of the century, Della draws a breath, and tries again. ]

I think we could all use a nice, long breather after everything... and, gosh darn it, as Train Mom, that is my sacred duty. Hugs? Head on the lap? Head-pats telling you that you did a good job? A shoulder to cry on? Venting out all your feelings without judgement? I'm right here.

[ She slaps her chest, then slaps a small sign on on the sports/gym car. It reads

EXHAUST PILE WITHIN

But as she does this, Tidus enters the scene - Della jumps, surprised, almost forgetting his presence.

He just smiles, holding up two cups with steam coming off them, then addresses the video feed as well. ]

We're also making big batches of cocoa too. Any of you that're gonna stress bake? There's room for that room - s'long as you don't need a nap first.

[ It's a small chide though, his smile small but sympathetic. ]

I've gotten out some incense pots from the supplies - you guys who got your head thrown into a blender by that aash-- uh, that jerk, [ he takes a swift glance at Della, then back ] --it'll help you relax. Just some, but better than nothin'. I'll set some off in Momma Duck's air nest, but if you're not doing great and you think you need a pot? Tell me. Raven made a lot of good stuff for good nights sleep if you need any in the medcar, too.

... So, yes. Cocoa. Incense. Hugging. And if you want to sleep with friends for a couple nights, we got air beds and extra pillows in here. Nobody has to get up and go until they feel ready.

And if that's not enough, that's fine too. Maybe next month we do something a little more organized, if you have any suggestions - movie night, sleepover night, big eat night, whatever, I'm listening. And I'm here for you.

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And inside the sports gym, the pair can be found. They have a few airbeds blown up, but there's more that still need airing up if you pop in straight after their message. There's also a tremendous amount of pillows. If you want to help, get blowing, and make these airbeds look nice and comfy!

The transgate from the standard coach has mysteriously been moved to the sports gym's outer hallway. Who did that? But it makes it easier to bring in the cups of hot chocolate from the kitchens, and for anyone who wants to bring snacks to do so. Take a seat, remember to bring your sleeping bag and whatever else you want. Plushes, your own musical instrument to offer some de-stress medication of your own with a melody.

And there's an area where small incense pots burn away, a gentle mist rising up. It won't heal the mind completely, but it will offer it some peace. And if you're worried about nightmares, a few of Raven's sachets and teas are available.

So come get a mom hug. Come and offer hugs. Just come and get something out of the company, whatever it is. Tidus and Della - and others - will be here to give a hand.

The life you had might've been fake, but the people around you aren't.

((OOC: consider this a mingling post, where everyone is free to tag everyone else! be the comforter, the one offering comfort, both, whatever!))

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Lea was surprised to see Taiki up and about- sort of- so soon after such a rough mission. He'd been meaning to check in with him, but expected him to be out of it for at least another day or so. And when he took the hands that Taiki extended to him, he realized that he probably should have been, and frowned slightly in concern.

Taiki's hands didn't feel cool to him. This wouldn't be so odd, except that Lea's affinity with fire meant that his normal body temperature would qualify as a low-grade fever for most people. So if Taiki's hands felt the same temperature as his, or even a bit warmer... "Given the circumstances, I should be the one asking you that," he said. He touched his hand to Taiki's forehead too, just for confirmation. Yep, he was definitely feverish. "Shouldn't you still be in bed? I know how rough missions are for you normally and this one was a doosey for everyone. And I know you shouldn't be the same temperature as me."

Taiki flinched, twisting his head when that hand came up to his forhead. He normally wouldn't but he's not feeling well already and the discomfort is exasperated by a hand touching his horn, even if that's not something that can be seen or felt whilst he is in human form.

"Sorry... I didn't want to be alone."

Maybe he should be in bed though, he doesn't want to cause anyone alarm.

Lea immediately pulled his hand back at the flinch. "Sorry," he said. "Didn't realize that would hurt you." Though he made note of it for future reference

"You really should still be in bed, though," he said. "But... I get not wanting to be alone. So we'll compromise; I'll stay here with you for a bit, then help you back to your room when you start to get too tired or feel too bad. OK?"

"No... Sorry... It's just... My horn." It didn't hurt so much as it felt strange, uncomfortable. Too much, especially right now.

Perhaps he should be in bed, but he's glad Lea is not going to force the matter, that he agrees to stay with him. He smiled softly.

"Thank you."

"You can still feel your horn even when it's not actually there?", Lea said, mildly surprised. "Huh... well anyway I'll still try not to touch your forehead if I don't have to."

"I'll get you some cold juice or something; human or kirin, gotta stay hydrated when you're sick. And if you think you'd be up to it, I can grab you some soup too." Probably also in a mug for easy consumption.

"Yes... Sorry it's like... A pressure?" It's hard to explain, but it was a bundle of sensation at the centre of his forehead, where his consciousness and magic was stored.

"Thank you Lea... You don't have to... You must be tired too."

"I know I don't have to," Lea said. "But I still want to. You're my friend; that means we look out for each other, whether that means watching your back on a dangerous mission or just bringing you some soup when you're sick." He was a bit tired, yes, but it was just normal tired, not anchoring tired like many people were. Normal tired he could deal with.

"Anyway, I'll be right back. Any preferences with regards to what kind of juice I pick up? I know there's a couple different kinds." Orange juice tended to be the most plentiful, but he'd also seen grape, cranberry, and even tomato.

"I don't mind. Anything will be nice." He smiled gratefully. He liked all fruits, either on there own or as juice, so whatever Lea brought him would be a treat.

But the real question was, did he count tomatoes as fruit? Lea nodded and headed for the kitchen. Thanks to the relocated teleporter, it was a much shorter trip than usual, and he soon returned with a glass of orange juice for Taiki and a cup of tea for himself. "Here you go; one glass of orange juice," he said, offering the juice to Taiki. "If you feel up to it after this, I'll get you some soup too."

"Ah thank you." He smiled. "It's very kind of you."

He sipped the orange juice quietly, closing his eyes as exhaustion washed over him.

Lea sat down next to him, a warm presence in more ways than one. "It's no big deal," he said. "Like I said, we're friends. I know you'd do the same for me if the shoe was on the other foot."

He sipped his own tea, keeping an eye on Taiki. If it looked like he was about to doze off, he'd take the orange juice and set it aside for him so it wouldn't end up in his lap.

He would. He would always help Lea. It was a strange thing, having so many friensds. But it was not a bad thing.

Not at all.

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Good place to fade out?

Yep!