@ciri.lla

[persists]

I think we should all meet up on a monthly basis to go over any useful information. Weekly is too much — I'm not looking for that kind of commitment. While this... correspondence can provide use, does anyone else feel more comfortable face-to-face? Not relying on this thing to discuss our secrets?

[ She doesn't understand it, really. Barely understands how to utilize it to communicate. So... here comes the challenge: showing her discomfort without feeling vulnerable. ]

I'll buy the first round of drinks if the lot of you agree.

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@mei.zhou

[frostedplum]

I'd be happy to meet up with you! I wouldn't even need the drink. It's a good idea to stay in touch.

@rey.nolo

[forcevisions]

Are you sure you want to make an offer like that when we've had more of us spilling out of vans? That could be a lot of drinks.

@kylo.ren

[warfares]

Do you have somewhere specific in mind?

[persists]

Right. It’s about dependability - and if we are all stuck here in the same boat, at least we should have some kind of unity in this regard. As much as I’m not eager to admit it, we all have to rely on each other... some of you all are beating that into me.

[persists]

I never said they would be GOOD drinks. Nor did I specify how much they would cost. That’s the biggest risk out of this offer, eh?

[forcevisions]

It's the only one that makes me nervous, anyway.

I'll show.

[persists]

I don’t think you will all fit in my (hopeful) future residence... perhaps someplace we can blend in? Some kind of dunning hall where large parties wouldn’t be given a second glance.

Hmm... There was one place that could do nicely... what do you know of “karaoke”?

[frostedplum]

It's nice to not have to go it alone. Just because you can, doesn't mean you should have to, right?

[ Mei's talking from personal experience here. Thank goodness for Snowball during that time. She wishes he was here too, but at least she has this bond with others. ]

[warfares]

[ o m f g Ciri. ]

Is that a serious question?

[persists]

I won’t be too cheap. Have to keep you all coming back, right?

Thank you... your help and thoughts are invaluable in times like this. I was ready to beg.

[forcevisions]

Nervous for you, I meant.

I don't drink.

[persists]

Yes? I’ve seen large groups gathering in the wee hours - all dressed similarly in suited attire. It seems gatherings are common.

[persists]

[ SWEATS ]

After that gathering celebration, I’m merely hoping to barter and sway people. I need a break from puking my guts out.

[persists]

Right... you’re right.

[ truthfully this was something she had only just begun to adjust to. Even with the bitterness in her heart and the optimism on her mind before awakening here - somethings proved hard to overcome. ]

Thank you. For all that you’ve done thus far and the kindness you’ve shown.

[forcevisions]

Nervous for the credits you'll spend, Ciri. Not your stomach.

Though apparently I should worry for both.

[persists]

[ SWEATS X 2 ]

It’s not my fault this damn thing doesn’t handle implications well!

[forcevisions]

I never said it was.

[ now she's just having fun. ]

[frostedplum]

Oh, you're welcome! I'm glad I could help. And that we're getting to know each other. And that you've been so nice!

I'm just really glad for all of it. Anyway, did you have a schedule in mind? Like which day of the month it should be?

@markus.manfred

[saviorexe]

I think this is a wise idea. Though maybe drinks after the serious discussions.

[persists]

Stop being cheeky - I’m trying to work on my flaws here!

[persists]

What, you think it wouldn’t loosen lips and ease the tension?

[ spoilers: that’s a no ]

[forcevisions]

What flaws? You've got a good idea, and a good way to convince people to come. You don't need to work on anything.

[saviorexe]

[Hmm.]

Have you ever been in a room full of people with too much to drink?

[persists]

A week or so ago, yes. But it was for the sake of celebrating, not business.

[persists]

Oh goodness, you’re chipper today!

I was thinking perhaps to keep things flexible - to not stir up too much interest on our group gathering only on specific times. No patterns to telegraph our moves.