Afterparty Buffet

[superstylishsquid]

[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.]

Comments

[voidseeing]

[And again the surprised expression. Someone has not had people tell him that and mean it very many times in his life.]

That's going to take some getting used to.

[superstylishsquid]

[He gives a strained smile, along with a pat on the shoulder.]

For the both of us...not used to this whole 'part of a mutually trusting team' thing, either.

[voidseeing]

[For a moment he tenses up, as though he's going to pull away... but then he relaxes just slightly.]

I'm used to being the leader, not part of the team.

[superstylishsquid]

[A gentle shoulder squeeze.]

I used to rule, a long...long time ago. [Almost half a lifetime.] It's definitely different, no one's going to listen to a leader they can't rely on.

Lately, though, I've just been doing the loner thing. So believe me, I get you when it comes to not knowing how to deal with this sort of thing.

[voidseeing]

[A little laugh, tired and understanding all at the same time.]

You find yourself wearing your leader face more often than not. That was even my title in Kansai... "Leader." How ironic... an entirely different world, and I still couldn't even escape that much.

[But at the same time, it's also the only life he knows.]

[superstylishsquid]

Well, I don't think anyone here is counting on you to take charge. Just...try and remember, alright? You don't have to handle things alone if it's not what you actually want.