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

[sempiternel]

[ Let him have nice things, yes! ]

They were no trouble - and nothing compared to the pressure you were facing during the... the trial. I am also truly glad you're still with us.

[mathodical]

It was... it could have been worse. [ sure is one way of putting it. ] But I suppose in hindsight, it was to be expected.

[ damned if you help and damned if you don't, in his case. ]

At least I have been vindicated, somewhat.

[sempiternel]

Expected, yes, maybe so... but while we all must ask the necessary questions, it does not mean the person on the other end is so unfeeling that they can't be hurt by our words and accusations.

[mathodical]

[ that actually gets a soft laugh from william, one that's probably just the slightest bit humourless, and a little self-depreciating in a way. ]

It's not the first time I have been subject to it, Yuri.

Believe me, I have been through worse.

[ like. people actually wanting him dead worse. so. y'know. ]

[sempiternel]

[ No, that's too sad... ]

... Did you have anyone on your side then? I - I hope so.

[mathodical]

[ welcome to yuumori where it's just a story of three brothers Trying Their Best with a side of murder ]

Something like that.

[ another wry smile. ]

But you'd probably understand, wouldn't you. Sometimes it's just easier to bear the burden alone than to worry your loved ones.

[sempiternel]

Yes... The weight of another person’s feelings - their concern, their affection, their confusion - it’s a lot. It is not always easier together.

[ Even as unbearable as it can be alone... ]