the sum of our parts is greater, but a few of them might have been broken

[overworker]

[Immediately following the strange insanity that took place in the aftermath of that trial, Towa decides that enough is enough-- she has to attempt to do what she can do. For too long she's let herself be daunted by her own abilities or lack thereof... but she can't do that anymore. If she can support everyone, even in any small way, then she's going to do that now.

Before they're dismissed she calls out to the group--]

I'm going to prepare the lounge for a proper meeting. It'll take me a little bit to get everything set up but please... I want everyone to come. We have a lot to talk about and I don't want anyone shouldering this burden alone.

[And as soon as that's done, she gets to work. Coffee, tea, soup, cookies... she prepares a small, but fairly simple collection of foods as quickly as she can and works to make the space as comfortable as possible. It feels like a lifetime ago she did this the first time. A lot has changed but some things really haven't. If anyone would like to help, she certainly wouldn't turn away the help.]

Comments

[biddentodance]

[It's so strange. His own family doesn't care for him, doesn't want him, and they're right to. Why would anyone else? It makes no sense...but it does make him happy.]

You don't want it back? [She said to give it back when he could see that the others here really do care for him, just as he is. And he can't deny that now - he just....doesn't understand why, or how. It's mind-blowing.]

[overworker]

It is important to me-- I've had it for a long time.

[Not having it felt strange at first, but now...]

But it would make me happier to see you keep it. You know... like... a memento. Maybe then when you look at it you'd... remember me...

[biddentodance]

Glad I met you, Towa. Will always remember you.

[For...however long he has left. Something hurts, and not just at the thought of his limited future - he....doesn't want Towa to be sad. She seems sad, and he's sure it's because of him. He's messed up--

No....he should do what he can to fix himself. To try and treat himself the way the other people on the train have treated him. Right?]

....don't have anything to give you in return, though.

[overworker]

[Goodness. Her face hasn't felt this warm since... unfortunately the trial earlier.

But he hadn't considered him wanting to give her something in return. She flushes and shakes her head.]

O-oh no, you don't need to give me anything. Really! You've already given me more than enough with those words.