the final afterparty

[incompletely]

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That sure happened, but everyone, by some miracle, made it out alive. No one else died, nothing blew up, no arson was committed, we're all still here. And being here, being present despite everything that just happened, is really important. This is for everyone, McGillis and Yuri included (and Jack, if he wants to party from the dungeon), because they all need it. Even with the new revelations, nobody should be left behind.

The party takes place in the bar again, and it probably looks a little...odd? Because there's all the alcohol in the back, and then...there's a bunch of donuts on one of the tables. Two whole baskets of donuts from the bakery, provided by Tenn. Next to the baskets is tea provided by Koto. Have at it, everyone. ]

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[incompletely]

Go ahead, then.

[ He nods at him. ]

I'll keep on filling your water. I don't have anywhere else to be.

[mirrite]

You don't...

["have to," is what he wants to say, but somehow the words don't come out. In part because he doesn't want Tenn to see him like this, but also because he doesn't want him to feel obligated to do anything for him after what had happened there back at the trial. There's a whole nasty mess of guilt and shame associated with that and he's not sure he's ready to face it just yet, hence the drinking.]

[incompletely]

You're right, I don't. But I want to. Are you really going to turn me down if I say that?

[ Huff, huff! Of course, if Marcus really does want him to leave, he'll go away. But for the moment, he's being stubborn. Sorry Marcus... ]

[mirrite]

... now that's just cheating.

[Which means the answer to that is "no." Deep down, a part of him really could use the company, even if he isn't about to admit it to himself.]