From the white lights, the darkness comes...

[sageking]

Today's trial was a mixture of regret, anger, guilt, and second-thoughts. Perhaps some people realized that situations and choices weren't to be black or white. However, decisions were made, and whether it'd be through people keeping secrets or causing a ton of chaos...everyone could probably agree on one thing:

They've made their choices and no matter what happened in the coming days, they will lie in the beds they made for themselves. Whatever that should mean for each and every single person still living here.

That being said, there's still new choices to make. In the days to come, what will those be?

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[golden_dream]

...

[She tensed up a little, then wrote:

"Not in so many words... but I'm always forcing myself to composure. I'm always forcing myself to get through the day."

...Yeah, that was true even before the Foundation.

She writes further:

"I know, but it still hurts..."]

[soupervillain]

...Hey, Seam Ripper. You don't have to force yourself around me.

[ Can he put a hand on her shoulder? He's gonna put a hand on her shoulder. ]

Yeah, I haven't been through half the stuff you have, so I dunno how much I can help just by talking, but... if you need someone to cry on? That, you can always come to your Boss for. Promise.

[golden_dream]

...

[Sure, she'll take his offer.

Giovanni has acquired: one crying Rosa, right into his shoulder.]

[soupervillain]

[ Yeah, there it is. Giovanni sniffles a little himself as Rosa's soundless sobs shake against his body, but he holds it together, mostly; one or two tears might trickle out, but at least she won't be able to see them. He raises one hand to rub circles on her back in a manner he really hopes is soothing, the other hand protectively cupping her own shoulder. When he thinks he can speak without choking up: ]

Like that. Yeah, let it out. I'm here. I gotcha.

[ He feels so powerless, but he needs to try. ]

[golden_dream]

[His words just bring more sobs... her hands writing something behind his back.

When the hug ends he'll see her next note in shaky, shaky handwriting:

"I NeEd mY DaUgHteRrr..."]

[soupervillain]

[ Reading the note, Giovanni can't stop even more of his own tears from spilling over. What can he possibly say to comfort her? He misses his moms and his minions, but he knows his pain is nowhere near what's etched on Rosa's face. All he can do is channel some of that trademark Potage optimism, and so he reaches deep, deep within himself and pulls. ]

That's - that's why you gotta stay alive, Seam Ripper! You need to show her how strong her mom is! Because we're gonna get out of here, and you'll be with your kid again, and she'll be so proud of you. I promise.

[ He has to believe that. ]