AFTERPARTY III: Never Have I Ever Been Quite This Drunk

[mirrite]

[There's absolutely nothing celebratory about this drinking party. "Party" isn't even the right word, not really-- it's more like a "drink until you forget and/or black out" session for anyone who wants to participate, and even the bartender isn't immune from that much. Please forgive him if your drink isn't mixed quite right; he's trying his best under the circumstances.

There's food, too, if anyone wants to attempt to stave off a hangover tomorrow, or just get something in their stomach after the events of the day: stirfry from Makoto, vegetable soup from Nageki (mediocre, but hey, a genuine effort was made and that's what counts), and some tea for those who would rather abstain from the harder stuff. (Is that even many people tonight? Probably not.)

Come on by the bar if you're hungry or want a drink, or even if you just don't want to be alone right now. That much, at least, is something that can be guaranteed tonight.]

Comments

[gemuinemanagement]

I don't know about that
But thank you

[He's still not good at taking compliments.]

[amortristis]

[ She frowns, but nods. ]

You are stronger than me, at least. I'm not sure I could extend the same coutesy as easily as you.

[ Or that she deserves it, but she doesn't say that much. ]

[gemuinemanagement]

[He shakes his head - it's not that.]

The people here have been kinder to me than anyone has been in years
I don't think I could shut them out if I wanted to

[amortristis]

[ She frowns, but nods in reply after a moment as she goes back to her soup. ]

[gemuinemanagement]

Sorry
I didn't mean to be depressing

[amortristis]

No, you're not. It's just...

[ She sighs. ]

You remind me of someone I used to know. That's all.

[gemuinemanagement]

Oh
I'm sorry

[Used to know - so something happened to them.]

[amortristis]

There's nothing to be sorry about. It was...

[ She stops, tensing up again. ]

It's nothing you need to concern yourself with. You have enough to worry about.

[gemuinemanagement]

OK
But if you ever decide you want to talk about it
I'm around

[amortristis]

[ She nods again. ]

Thank you for the offer. I'll... consider it.

[gemuinemanagement]

Alright
Please take care of yourself
I'm going to see if anyone else needs anything if that's okay

[amortristis]

... I will.

[ She nods. ]

Don't let me keep you.