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Oh.
[ Shit. Yeah. Eithan has been pretty upset about Stefan being gone, which totally means he's been trying to ignore it because hey, ignoring upsetting things is what he does best. But... the Interfaith Center. That needs caretaking. And it's gone to Sorey and Mikleo. Good choices, he thinks! But... still, it drives home the fact that he's gone. ... Shit. ]
Yeah, I can help with that, I think. I mean, I don't know like, everything, but I hung around a good bit.
[ Shit. Yeah. Eithan has been pretty upset about Stefan being gone, which totally means he's been trying to ignore it because hey, ignoring upsetting things is what he does best. But... the Interfaith Center. That needs caretaking. And it's gone to Sorey and Mikleo. Good choices, he thinks! But... still, it drives home the fact that he's gone. ... Shit. ]
Yeah, I can help with that, I think. I mean, I don't know like, everything, but I hung around a good bit.
It's okay. I don't think I can hold the prayer services he did, and...it wouldn't be right of me to, but I'd like to try and make the place as comfortable as he did.
[It's okay bruh he feels you. He avoided even stepping into the place for a week after he found out, and he'd been going every day before.]
[It's okay bruh he feels you. He avoided even stepping into the place for a week after he found out, and he'd been going every day before.]
Hmm, you there right now? I could come by and we could take a stab at makin' it comfortable and invitin' together - see what works and what feels right?
[ The theory of course being that just going by what feels best is probably better in the long run than what either of them might or might not visually remember. Also important: it means getting to see Sorey in person, making sure he's okay, offering any kind of support he needs. ]
[ The theory of course being that just going by what feels best is probably better in the long run than what either of them might or might not visually remember. Also important: it means getting to see Sorey in person, making sure he's okay, offering any kind of support he needs. ]
I am, yeah. [He and Mikleo had already done a little of that, determined to make the space work for them since just trying to copy Stefan wouldn't do anybody any good, but Mikleo didn't know Stefan like Sorey did, and probably not like Eithan did either.]
I'd really appreciate it. We've started moving a few things around, but I'd like it to still feel like him here.
I'd really appreciate it. We've started moving a few things around, but I'd like it to still feel like him here.
[ Understandable. Having a new spin would be good for many reasons, but it's also best to keep some things to same - honor the memory, and all. ]
'Course, man. Anytime. I'll be right over, yeah?
[ And it really isn't long before he does show up, kicking his shoes off at the door, like always. He nods when he sees Sorey, trying for a small smile, hands stuffed in his pockets. ]
Lookin' good already, honestly. You've been workin' hard on this, haven't you?
'Course, man. Anytime. I'll be right over, yeah?
[ And it really isn't long before he does show up, kicking his shoes off at the door, like always. He nods when he sees Sorey, trying for a small smile, hands stuffed in his pockets. ]
Lookin' good already, honestly. You've been workin' hard on this, haven't you?
Well, y'know. [Grins and pauses, straightening up from where he'd been rearranging some furniture. Stefan had set up the room so it wouldn't interfere with his services, and though Sorey had agonized over whether changing anything would be disrespectful, he figured Stefan would think he was being silly if he kept things the same just because he didn't want to hurt the feelings of someone no longer there.] I've been avoiding it, so I'm kind of throwing myself headfirst into the whole thing.
Would you like something to eat, or drink? Mikleo and me stocked up the kitchen too, and Kirito brought some tea by.
Would you like something to eat, or drink? Mikleo and me stocked up the kitchen too, and Kirito brought some tea by.
Don't blame you. I would've done the same. [ Beat. ] Okay, I am doin' the same, kinda. In that I've been avoidin' thinkin' about him... not bein' here. Yeah?
[ Mmf. Well, at least he's being honest - step up from past!Eithan. He shakes his head. ]
I'm good, but thanks. You need some help with that furniture there, or d'you wanna take a break for somethin' to eat or drink for yourself?
[ Mmf. Well, at least he's being honest - step up from past!Eithan. He shakes his head. ]
I'm good, but thanks. You need some help with that furniture there, or d'you wanna take a break for somethin' to eat or drink for yourself?
[Truthfully Sorey could carry this thing one-handed thanks to the Shepherd pact, but it's kind of unwieldy so this is much easier. Once they scoot it over to the other wall (he's sure Mikleo will bustle in and demand he make minute adjustments to the placement later) Sorey steps back and dusts his hands.] There! Now they're not like, staring at the front door as they come in.
Okay, now some food.
Okay, now some food.
[Sorey and Eithan don't tend to run into each other in the Center all that often, but maybe Sorey should've expected it. Any time not spent on chores and assigned tasks, Sorey's been spending it here; praying at the altar, cleaning, moving things around. There aren't many people who use the Center these days, but it still feels like a place of comfort. It's almost like Sorey can see Stefan's ghost going through the motions.
He's busying himself with making some tea and rummaging around in the vain hopes that there's honey left when he hears someone at the door stopping to take off their shoes. He pokes his head out of the kitchen to see Eithan and he relaxes, glad to see him hale and whole after all of...that.] Hey. Want some tea? [Sorey disappears back into the kitchen.] I think some of those crumble cookies Mikleo made are still around here somewhere...
He's busying himself with making some tea and rummaging around in the vain hopes that there's honey left when he hears someone at the door stopping to take off their shoes. He pokes his head out of the kitchen to see Eithan and he relaxes, glad to see him hale and whole after all of...that.] Hey. Want some tea? [Sorey disappears back into the kitchen.] I think some of those crumble cookies Mikleo made are still around here somewhere...
[ Eithan's been swinging by a lot more lately, admittedly - for a while, it hurt a little too much; after that, it just seemed awkward. Not that continuing to avoid it helped that at all... so, hey, time to fix that problem! And so far, so good. Means he'll get to see Sorey more too, and that's always a good thing.
He waves when he sees Sorey peer out of the kitchen, smiles as he heads back there. He's just about to say he's fine without anything, but... ]
Crumble cookies? That sounds awesome! If there not too much trouble to find, 'course. Need help with anything, by the way? [ 'Cause you look kinda busy, and he's not doing anything important right now! ]
He waves when he sees Sorey peer out of the kitchen, smiles as he heads back there. He's just about to say he's fine without anything, but... ]
Crumble cookies? That sounds awesome! If there not too much trouble to find, 'course. Need help with anything, by the way? [ 'Cause you look kinda busy, and he's not doing anything important right now! ]
No I'm good- well actually, can you come get the tray? I'm still trying to find those cookies. [The tea service is all stacked up and ready to go at least. Sorey usually doesn't care about all the accouterments, setting up cups and bowls and spoons on the right to make things proper but Stefan did it to be polite and Sorey wants to remember that.
He pulls down another cup and saucer for Eithan, tea already steeping in the pot as he half climbs onto the counter to look for the tin of cookies.] Did you just come by for some quiet time?
He pulls down another cup and saucer for Eithan, tea already steeping in the pot as he half climbs onto the counter to look for the tin of cookies.] Did you just come by for some quiet time?
Yeah, no problem.
[ He grabs the tray, careful to keep things where they should be. He feels the same way about being true to the way Stefan did things. ]
Pretty much. Just feelin' kinda, I dunno, pensive, I guess? Given what just happened. ... Also I think I forgot a holy day from back home? But I've uh, kinda seriously lost track of days since I've been here so who knows. [ He smiles pretty sheepishly, though. ]
[ He grabs the tray, careful to keep things where they should be. He feels the same way about being true to the way Stefan did things. ]
Pretty much. Just feelin' kinda, I dunno, pensive, I guess? Given what just happened. ... Also I think I forgot a holy day from back home? But I've uh, kinda seriously lost track of days since I've been here so who knows. [ He smiles pretty sheepishly, though. ]
I hear you on that. I'm sure your gods will forgive you. [There's those darn cookies. Sorey grabs the tin and slides down from the counter, following Eithan over to the table and prying open the lid.] I think I'm nineteen? Well, I guess birthdays don't really matter much either since we don't really seem to age here.
[ He pauses in setting things up while that particular thought actually strikes him. ] Oh. Shit, you're right. I might be twenty-two. Hunh. [ He seriously didn't even think about that until now - but, yep, he's been here a little over a year. Geez... ] Though, yeah, without actually growin' up, I guess it doesn't matter too much. Except for the excuse to party with friends, maybe.
You are kind of a party guy, huh Eithan? [There, just like how Stefan used to prepare it. Sorey doles out the tea, nudging the honey toward Eithan first in case he wants it.] Maybe once there's been some time, we should have our own party. A fleet one, by us and for us. I bet it'd cheer some people up.
[ Oh hey, honey! He nods his thanks and helps himself to a tiny bit, and when Sorey suggests having a party, he can't help but smile. ]
Hey, that's a great idea! Not like we don't have the space for it, you know? We've got plenty of places to work with! And we could easily get help with food, music... Heh, yeah, I think we should do it.
Hey, that's a great idea! Not like we don't have the space for it, you know? We've got plenty of places to work with! And we could easily get help with food, music... Heh, yeah, I think we should do it.
[ He just!! Got super excited and wanted to be inclusive, is all. ]
Heh, between parties I'd throw with my own friends, and all the times I helped my family with all of their parties and soirees and fancier things? I've planned a lot of parties. I could probably ask around and put it all together easy enough. Definitely no reason to make you. 'Sides, you've got a lot to do with this place, right? So don't worry about it.
Heh, between parties I'd throw with my own friends, and all the times I helped my family with all of their parties and soirees and fancier things? I've planned a lot of parties. I could probably ask around and put it all together easy enough. Definitely no reason to make you. 'Sides, you've got a lot to do with this place, right? So don't worry about it.
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