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[superoptimistic]

[Sawako stands at the stove in the kitchen, happily stirring a pot of curry. There are various serving plates and bowls with different foods lined up along the counter buffet-style. She's humming to herself too, and there might even be sparkles and bubbles. And hexagons and diamonds, for whatever reason. She gives it one more stir, before

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[rationalist]

[Sherlock sits at the counter, not taking a bowl but eyeing it anyway.] There's no need to be nervous. This is an excellent method of luring out answers.

[superoptimistic]

I - I guess you're right. I'll keep that in mind. Thank you.

[she smiles, his words encouraging enough to make her relax and her nerves seem to evaporate, too.]

[Sherlock-sama wouldn't lie, so it must be true. Although he does look very cold. He must have traveled somewhere very icy.]

You should sit down, Sherlock-sama. I'll make you some hot chocolate and get you some soup. That will help you get warm.

[rationalist]

[He pauses before sighing and running a hand through his hair.] Sawako-chan, do you see ice?

[superoptimistic]

[she nods] I do! [she gets up to put on a kettle to make hot chocolate, and starts ladling out some soup for Sherlock] Were - were you somewhere cold?

[grand_gaia]

Strange questions? You too, huh?

[superoptimistic]

I did! But - but I thought it might be a good way to find out who's asking questions, too.

[she tilts her head as she looks at him]

Did you start using a new soap, Isaac-kun?

[I've seen advertisements for soaps that can make your skin glow. Isaac-kun somehow found a very powerful soap. He's so resourceful!]

[grand_gaia]

Did you learn any--

Soap? No...why?

[superoptimistic]

[simply] You're glowing.

[youidiots]

What sort of questions?

[miishal @ aim]

[superoptimistic]

Any - any sort of questions where you have to make a choice.

If you'd - if you'd like something to eat, I'd be happy to help. Is there anything your parents wouldn't want you to eat?

[youidiots]

You're looking for that information as well?

... what are you saying?

[superoptimistic]

Young children should follow the diet their parents set for them. I - I would not want to interfere with a parent's directions.

[surprised] Someone - someone else is looking for that information, too?

[I hope I'm not interfering, but I have a job to do, so I can't be deterred]

Do you know the name of this person? Maybe - maybe we can find out what's going on if we exchange notes.

[bodilesswarrior]

[months in an abandoned city means very little would make Barbara resist food like this, so she flashes the girl a grateful smile and grabs a plate] That's kind of you.

[as she wheels herself down the line, taking a bit of everything, she also keeps an eye on Sawako, and her gaze quickly grows concerned] Just curious?

((PMing would be best!))

[superoptimistic]

No, no, it's not kind. It wasn't anything at all really.

[she blinks as she looks at Barbara.] Are - are you a spirit of some kind?

[she shakes her head] I have a job to do, and I want to find out more about why we're all stuck here. I - I thought asking everyone questions might be a good way to start.

[bodilesswarrior]

Sure it is - [and then she blinks in return] Um, not last I checked. Might be related to whatever is happening, though. ...Did you take on this job yourself?

[superoptimistic]

[she shakes her head] Sherlock-sama gave me this job!

[reverseptsd]

[John has never been the sort to refuse food on cases, and least of all now; maybe the company of someone like Sawako will help ease some of the more...unsettling effects of the Plane. He takes a seat besides her, reaching for a bowl] What sort of questions?

[superoptimistic]

Just - just about conditions before coming here and if anything strange has -

[she stops as she looks at John, quickly becoming concerned]

W-Watson-sama, are you hurt?

[reverseptsd]

[Confused] No, I'm fine. Why?

[superoptimistic]

[simply] You look like you're hurt...but - but I'm sure you'll be okay.