AUDIENCE: ALEX

[retellers]

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[retellers]

[ ... uh... ]

Red, I think. [ they don't sound super sure? ]

[chanteuser]

[ that's fair. ]

You've seen colours since you've been here, right? Is red the one you like best out of them? [ she's. gonna make that distinction if it helps them. ]

[retellers]

I guess. I don't know. Maybe it reminds me of something.

[chanteuser]

It's... got a lot of angry associations. But it's a warm colour too - like the red in a sunset, or red roses.

[ ... it suits wolf, maybe. ]

Any foods you like? Going off what you do know or anything that you've been drawn too while you were here.

[retellers]

I don't think it's that deep.

[ wolf, shut up, alex is attempting to help your terrible conversational skills. but they frown lightly ]

Feels like I've answered that one a lot. I don't know. Homemade foods, I guess. Stew or... mashed potatoes.

[ what are they a child ]

[chanteuser]

Sunsets are pretty. You should watch one.

[ it's like talking to rufus, honestly. except she can't bribe this one with contracts and payments. ]

It's a pretty common question to ask, I think. Especially for getting to know someone. [ ... she laughs. ] You know more about your favourite foods than I know about my own.

[retellers]

I've seen sunsets.

[ they look a little embarrassed by her laughing ... ]

I've had to think about it a lot. I told you, everyone keeps asking.

[chanteuser]

[ she laughs again, but she's shaking her head ]

No, I mean. I already had amnesia before I came here, so I really don't remember what my favourite food is. I'm not sure I've tried enough to make a new assumption either.

Hikaru asked the other day, but... I just put down whatever I first thought of.

[retellers]

[ oh. they tilt their head to the side ]

Amnesia on top of amnesia, huh. So... what was the first thing you thought of?

[chanteuser]

Pretty much.

... Uh, waffles. I don't think it is that, but it was all I could think of on the spot.

[retellers]

Least waffles are a decent enough meal to have all the time when people try to be nice to you by making your favorite food. Could be worse.

[chanteuser]

We have to give you something to talk to you if you're not our leader? Sometimes food's the best option.

[ ... ]

Why, what would you prefer?

[retellers]

I'm not... objecting the gifts. [ they were trying to make conversation...ah, but they're bad at it ]

[chanteuser]

[ ... wolf, i, becks, love you. ]

Alright then... but the question still stands. What would you like, as a gift?

[retellers]

Nothing you guys can get here. The whole offering thing doesn't work if you guys don't own anything.

[chanteuser]

So then food is the easiest option. Maybe we’re just very invested in helping each of you figure out your favourite food?

[retellers]

We don't really need the help. ... But thanks, I guess.

[chanteuser]

[ wolf.... ]

Did you have any questions?

[retellers]

... A stupid one. Do you know why you had amnesia?

[chanteuser]

Yes, I do.

[ :) ? ]

... How old are you, Wolf?

[retellers]

[ well. they're not gonna pry if she doesn't wanna say, so. ]

21.

[chanteuser]

[ hm. ]

Alright then. I guess you’re old enough.

Drugs. When I didn’t behave and do what he wanted me to do, the man who lured me to Ergastulum and forced me into prostitution gave them to me to make me docile.

They’ll come back eventually. The longer I’m off the drugs.

[ getting to know you sessions are fun, actually. (*Citation needed) ]

[retellers]

That's... [ there's a reflexive indignation on her behalf in that tone and in the part of his face he can see, and then a pause as they seem to mull it over. ] You're fine? No withdrawals?

[ this is a very belated check-up, wolf, she's been here for weeks ]

[chanteuser]

My medication for side effects was brought here with me. I haven’t needed to take it though, I’ve been off them for a few months now.

If I do need them though, I know where they are.

[retellers]

[ ... they seem a little relieved? hm ]

Good to know.