ataraxion | ♕ 7th - video

( now that she's had some time to recover from the outbreak of "plague", elizabeth deems herself presentable enough to appear to the ship as a whole. she might have pinched her cheeks a little to inject some colour and done her hair up in ribbons to look her best; but she has done so for more reasons than simply to flatter her pride or vanity. her smile is sweet and gentle, though it does not reach her eyes. her gaze instead is quiet and thoughtful, because this is a tremendously bittersweet occasion for her. )

Greetings, Tranquility. Within the past several months, we have all suffered and lost many who are and will ever be dear to us. Far too much to be borne by anyone within the realm of reason. Yet we have, and I daresay grown together as a community as a result. That gladdens me a great deal.

Each day we have is precious. We know not when the next bout of unpleasantness may strike upon us, nor when any of us might vanish from this ship, returned to our homes. While things are peaceful, I would celebrate that fact. That we are here and alive, and in the company of those we have come to care for. Some of you are as dear to me as members of my own family.

( ok, the sappy part is done with. her eyes light up with good cheer now. )

Thus, I invite all of you to a feast held within the kitchens of the first floor, four days hence. It will do us good, I think to feast and be merry together.

I will need some aid in this endeavour, though, should any of you wish to lend a hand in acquiring foodstuffs and preparing the meal itself. I will both owe you a favour and be eternally grateful. Also, should any of you wish to have a specific dish at the table, please do share the recipe for it with me if you know it.

What say you?

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Are children taught to dance and other things in this elementary school, as well? They do well to teach songs and music! There is something about music. It moves the soul, as does dance. There is naught else like it.

( ok, she's become a bit poetic despite herself, and flushes. ) Homey.. yes. Yes! It is a most pleasant feeling. Are they stiff and formal in this New York? I wonder where that city is, as my house rules the duchy of York. My father would be proud of that, I believe.

( except for the stiff and formal part, because he'd been anything but. she grins back and nods her head, appreciating all of this education with regards to the future. if she could visit there, just once, it'd be awesome.

elizabeth also feels the pain of missing fresh meat acutely. she wrinkles her nose, shaking her head. )

That simply will not do! It has been much too long for me, as well. I would have a goodly amount of meat, fresh or no for this meal.

Kinda? I mean, I did this cotillion thing, where you learned how to be a proper young society lady. [Rogue rolled her eyes.] My mom wanted me to be everything she hadn't been in life. [Obviously, that turned out amazingly. Priscilla D'Ancanto was awful.] But they do teach songs and music- everyone's listening to so many different types, you've got no idea. Hell, I play piano, and used to sing in Church.

No, not really. Some people are, but that's not really the sorts I hang out with. I try to be polite always, but, well, I'm seventeen, y'know? [Rhetorical] Yea, I think they named New York after York. Kinda makes sense, right?

We will. I promise. I'll make my best meat sauce, you'll love it- just a pinch of cinnamon, makes the whole thing just light right up!

Of a surety, I can empathize with that. And I much prefer your warmth to the formality I am rooted in, between us. Regardless of your mother's opinion. ( her eyes light up at the mention of a piano. she's seen it, in the music room and been so very tempted to try to play it. ) I did not sing in Church, precisely; but many of the songs I know are religious in nature.

Worry not, I understand. You and I are a mere year or two apart. ( which means to say: yeah, she gets the whole rebellious teenager thing. a few hundred years doesn't change much in that respect. )

Cinnamon! Yes, I believe I shall.

Well, thanks, sugar.

[Rogue's mom sucked, ya'll. Just leave it at that.] Well, maybe you could teach me some. I don't know how religious I am anymore, but I was raised within the Church.

Wonderful. I can't wait.

( elizabeth nods, and leaves it at that. her mother sucks, too. )

I would be honoured to. At times, I do wonder if my prayers are heard from so far beyond our world. It often feels as though God is deaf to them at so great a distance.

Neither can I.

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