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[superoptimistic.livejournal.com]

[Sawako stands at the stove in the kitchen, happily stirring a pot of curry. There are various serving plates and bowls with different foods lined up along the counter buffet-style. She's humming to herself too, and there might even be sparkles and bubbles. And hexagons and diamonds, for whatever reason. She gives it one more stir, before turning the burner off and leaving the spoon on a plate to her left. She pours the curry into a large bowl and places it on the counter with the other food.]

[Straightening her skirt out, she addresses the Plane at large, since it's better to announce yourself so people know you're looking to talk]

I - I made some food in case anyone is hungry. There's some curry and some soup and some rice and meat and vegetables, too. There's also cake that will be ready soon. Since we're all in this together, we should do our best to help each other out.

[she shifts a little, looking down at one of the plates, before looking up again]

Also, if - if anyone has been asked any strange questions or can say anything about their lives before everyone became stuck here, I'd really like to hear about it. I'd - I'd like that a lot.

[She ladles herself a bowl of soup, and then sits at the table, waiting for anyone to join if they like, and eating by herself if they don't. Beside her is a notepad and pen. Her hand tenses nervously around the spoon, as she keeps her eyes focused on her bowl of soup.]





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Comments

[rationalist.livejournal.com]

No, I don't- [He pauses, trying to think how to explain it.] It seems to be a side-effect of the way some things here are manifesting.

[superoptimistic.livejournal.com]

[she sets the soup and hot chocolate in an empty seat for him] Oh, I see. Does - does that mean you're not really as cold as you look, Sherlock-sama? [she sits back down, looking up at Sherlock]

[rationalist.livejournal.com]

[He sighs and takes his place there. He picks up the hot chocolate and just holds it.] No. Why do you see me that?

[superoptimistic.livejournal.com]

[and she goes back to eating her soup] I - I don't know. I guess it can't be helped the way we see people. Someone else has seen you like this, too?

[rationalist.livejournal.com]

Yes. [He frowns.] There is a difference between seeing someone as you do and what they actually look like.

[superoptimistic.livejournal.com]

I - I guess..but I don't see everyone the way I see you, and someone else saw you this way, too. So - so it must be something very unique to you, Sherlock-sama.

[rationalist.livejournal.com]

[With a scoff before he drinks some hot chocolate.] Then it says something about me.

[superoptimistic.livejournal.com]

I - I don't think it's so terrible. Even though you seem very cold, there's still a warmth that's melting some of the ice away.

It's - it's a very nice look for you, and it's nothing to worry about. I just wanted to help in case you felt too cold.

[rationalist.livejournal.com]

[Almost muttered.] Melting ice is a structural weakness. John will appreciate blankets, though, I'm sure.

[superoptimistic.livejournal.com]

You look very solid underneath. I'm sure it won't cause any damage, Sherlock-sama.

[she nods]

I'll make sure to collect blankets and pillows. Is there anything else you two will need?

[rationalist.livejournal.com]

[He laughs a bit.] I won't need much. My 'sleep' is usually after a few days on a case when I manage to reach the sofa.

[superoptimistic.livejournal.com]

This isn't a normal case. You should make sure to rest so you'll be at your best. You'll be - you'll be no use if you're too tired to think clearly, Sherlock-sama.

[rationalist.livejournal.com]

This is hardly an environment to sleep in. Someone should stay awake and keep watch.

[superoptimistic.livejournal.com]

[concerned but committed to her point]

We can take turns. We need to - we need to do our best to take care of each other, and I want you to remember to take care of yourself too, Sherlock-sama.

[rationalist.livejournal.com]

[He can't help feeling the need to agree.] What will you do if one of those creatures approaches?

[superoptimistic.livejournal.com]

They seem to avoid certain places, so if we find shelter somewhere that they stay away from, we should be okay.

But - but if they did approach, I would wake you and Watson-sama. It's best to face those sort of things together instead of facing them alone.

[rationalist.livejournal.com]

[In a surprisingly firm tone.] If they approach, you'll wake us and hide.

[superoptimistic.livejournal.com]

[startled by the firmness, but she nods] You'll - you'll make sure to have Watson-sama help, right?

[rationalist.livejournal.com]

[He nods.] John is more capable than either of us. If you need escort anywhere, be sure to tell John.

[superoptimistic.livejournal.com]

I will, Sherlock-sama. And - and please remember to do the same.

[rationalist.livejournal.com]

I will. I doubt I could tell him no even if I didn't want it.

[superoptimistic.livejournal.com]

You're - you're very luck to have Watson-sama. [she's happy with this statement and feels that Sherlock really is lucky, so she's happy for Sherlock, too] He really cares about you a lot.

[rationalist.livejournal.com]

[Sherlock feels a sort of comfortable, happy warmth and it makes him shift, because it's a comfortable feeling that makes him uncomfortable.] I suppose he does. I am grateful that he stays.

[superoptimistic.livejournal.com]

You're very lucky to have each other.

[she notices the shifting]

[concerned] Sh-Sherlock-sama, is something wrong? If - if you're not feeling well tea might be of some help, or if I can find some plants or herbs, they might be useful, too.

[rationalist.livejournal.com]

[Ahhh he doesn't like concern.] No, no, I just... [Well maybe explaining will help.] You see me differently and at the moment I...feel you differently. It seems I am being taught a lesson in empathy.