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Afterparty Buffet

[So, that trial sure happened, didn't it? And on nearly empty stomachs, no less. That's why people might catch Alastor headed for the kitchen as soon as they're out of the theater, obviously intent on making food. He's in there a while, actually, and the hallway outside of it smells strongly of some rather tasty food.

What he's up to will become clear when he goes around to tell people to visit the mess hall. There, he's set up a varied buffet on one of the tables, all of various foods easy to serve in small portions. This includes small slices of beef only very lightly seared on the outside, but also more fully cooked fare, and even a few fruit and vegetable dishes. Plus the requisite spread of alcohol, because it sure has been A Day, huh?

...Also, while Hermes obviously doesn't eat, he still gets the instructions to go to the mess hall. Huh.]

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[ While he's made sure to eat something himself, it's hard to miss one of the last two teenagers looking... less than absolutely stellar right now. The younger man looks exhausted and he can't blame him. ]

Ah.. Gai? Don't suppose you'd be adverse to having some company, hmm?

[ At home he has a couple siblings so maybe that's why he feels drawn to try and do something. ]

[Normally, he would say "I'm fine." Normally, he would try to push people away in what could only be described as a self-defensive measure. Because he's Leader, and it's his job to be the one who is calm and collected and in charge.

But he's not Leader here, and the others have already seen more weakness than he wanted to let slip. Perhaps just a little bit more isn't going to hurt for now.]

... I get the feeling that saying "no" wouldn't change your answer.

[But there's no real malice in it, nor anger.]

[ The smile he flashes is absolutely radiant and a definite confirmation in response to the younger man's words. ]

You'd be correct.

[ He's even moved to sit down across from him, a glass of alcohol in hand. ]

Are you going to be alright? [ Given the other's state? It should be obvious but.. y'know. ] You look quite exhausted.

It's nothing I can't handle.

[There's something in his tone that says that he's used to this, as much as he really wishes he wasn't.]

Besides, it isn't as though I can do anything about it as long as I'm here. For all that this place seems to have seen fit to give us, the treatment for it isn't one of those things.

[But given that he's getting the sense that Delta wants them to suffer, he's... honestly not surprised.]

...Am I to take this as something to do with that crystal we spotted on you during trial earlier?

[ Instantly in concerned mode because yeah, he'd wanted to ask about it but Akane was too busy 'killing' him earlier. ]

Like with Miss Ritsu's body, is that thing killing you or something?

Slowly. More quickly without the treatments.

[No point in lying about it now that everyone saw those! He's just glad no one thought that it had anything to do with the murder itself, honestly.]

But I should still be able to hold out for a while even without them.

Oh goodness... that's awful, Gai.

[ He had no idea it was quite so bad. This young man had done well to hold out, all things considered. ]

If you don't mind me asking... was this something from your previous game or from your home?

From my home.

[And here he laughs a little, bitterly.]

I won't lie... the thought of being able to have Keido imprisoned here permanently was tempting. But I put my trust in Shu for a reason. I'm not about to betray that.

That alone shows a lot of strength in your character. To keep that trust in another like that.

[ He's gotta be positive about this whole thing or it may all just fall apart. That and it's a big part about who he was overall. ]

This affliction of yours... have you always had it or was it something recent?

[There are a lot of things he could say to that, ways he could argue that he isn't anywhere near as strong as Shu... but instead he just gives a faint smile.]

I know he isn't going to let me down.

[Then, to quickly shift the subject:]

I've had it for years-- the symptoms just didn't start manifesting themselves until recently. I guess you could say my time finally ran out.

[ There's a flash of a reassuring smile and a nod of his head, and he allows himself to consider the other's words. To have such a thing that came into effect only recently was unfortunately grim when one considered they were trapped on this ship. ]

If this is left unchecked... just what is going to happen to you, Gai?

[ Naturally he had a few ideas but hearing it straight from him would probably be best here. ]

I'm going to die.

[Before Roland can interject, he continues.]

Oh, not right away, but in less than a year.

[But he sounds... oddly calm about all of this.]

If I were back in Kansai, it wouldn't be a problem. I just have to hope that we find a way off this ship sooner rather than later. Of course, given what Delta said about this game, it would seem like it's going to be reaching its end soon enough...

[ Ow. That's so impossibly painful and his heart absolutely aches. He's an incredibly emotional, sympathetic person that he just brought his hand up to his mouth without even thinking about it. ]

You shouldn't have so much time of yours wasted on this ship when you have so little of it as it is!

[ For just a moment? It's entirely clear he maaaay have been moved enough to tears. ]

My dear boy! Please let me take you to visit Paris once we get out of here! It's lovely this time of year and you deserve a chance to see it!

To Paris?

[For a moment, he actually looks surprised. Being able to travel like that - to travel at all, really, beyond the trips he'd taken out of necessity to further Funeral Parlor's objectives - had always seemed like something out of a life he'd never get to have.

But things are different in Kansai, and surely it wouldn't hurt for him to take a vacation...]

... just so you know, I'm expecting the food to be as delicious as everything I've read about it.

[ Thankfully he's already perked up and Gai being agreeable to the idea certainly helped as much. So of course he's nodding and beaming brightly once again. ]

I promise that you won't be disappointed! French cuisine is absolutely exquisite, whether it's the entrées or even desserts!

[ He's almost sparkling with how excitable he's feeling about this. ]

The Eiffel Tower is absolutely stunning to see up close as well!

Just as long as you're not expecting me to walk up the stairs.

[He's joking, but. There's a bit of dark humor underlying it given his current situation.]

I've heard the view is something else, though. I'd be curious to compare it to Tokyo Tower.

[... and then he realizes that Roland probably hasn't ever heard of Tokyo Tower before. Whoops.]

Of course not! If it's needed, I am willing to carry you up!

[ The thing was that Roland was 120% serious and genuine about this. He's got enough strength in him on a good day to manage to carry someone of Gai's stature with little issue. ]

Ah? Tokyo Tower? I'm afraid I'm unfamiliar with that one.

[ In which Gai was absolutely right. He's never so much as left Paris before, though the time he comes from probably also helped contribute to that. ]

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