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voidtreckernet2021-07-26 01:19 pm
sos_pilot) wrote in voidtreckernet2021-07-26 01:19 pm
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[Video]
[ 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!))
[ 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.
[ Action ]
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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His voice trails off. But he knows as much. He knows that he kept fighting until the end. He knows that even when those people died, he was busy going door to door with Tidus, trying to snap as many people out of the illusion as possible. But no matter how much Inigo thinks of the hard work he did do, all he can think about at the same time - if not moreso - is the hard work he didn't do.
"But that won't bring those people back. Nor does it change the fact I failed them."
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More hugs won't fix the problem, but it's not like they'll make it worse. So, more hugs it is.
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"Well.. It's since someone has to carry the burden," he softly mumbles. "I'd rather have that be me than anyone else."
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"This train is full of good, loving people who all want to carry the burden."
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Something about his voice is faintly pouty as he says it - but at least that indicates he doesn't mean literal fighting here. More.. metaphorical fighting. Becoming the highlander.
"Everyone is way too nice and kind to have to deal with something like that. And--" He shakes his head. "I know you're just going to say that counts for me too! But I'm used to it. I've done this for years. People who have never had to bear that sort of weight before shouldn't have to start now."
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"Come on, Della! I don't want you to be upset!"
Because that's what this burden feels like for Inigo, the weight of all those souls bearing down on him. It's already hard for him to bear, and he's had to deal with having so many people die because he wasn't good enough before - in sheer numbers he doesn't think many people on the train have witnessed.
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It's a losing battle, Inigo. Know when to wave the white flag.
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Though he's at least approaching it in a less serious way for now, because there's no way he's going to get Della off his back about it if he shows how truly upset he is. So now he's just being pouty and whiny.
"What if I make some really convincing cute face?"
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She moves to mime taking something off his back. "There. I just took more of the burden away from you. It's mine now, and I'm not giving it back."
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Della, please. Now Inigo is just freaking out in the middle of a carriage where people are supposed to be able to peacefully rest.
Alas, the circus situation was inevitable.
"You can't just do that! That's stealing! Give it back..!"
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"Della, you're bullying someone way younger than you right now..!"
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"Inigo, did you just call me old?"
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There is at least some hesitation upon seeing her facial expression, but Inigo doesn't immediately freak out while apologizing to her yet. After all..
"But Della.. don't you call yourself a mom all the time?"
All the time. It's not even an exaggeration!
"Mothers can't be that young, you know.."
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Please, Della. He's going to catch onto your tricks soon enough, if this keeps up. You can't fool him thrice!
.. not to mention that Inigo now just looks sulky.
"I can't believe you love playing around with my feelings like this."
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"No more teasing tonight, I promise. Cross my heart." And she even makes the proper hand motion on her chest.