Rome, Italy Thursday Evening Fandom Time

[glacial_witch]

Even in Kaeleer, Karla made sure to keep a Fandom-based calendar handy, so she could keep track of things like friends' birthdays and things like that. A few days ago, she'd noted another anniversary was coming up, but not one as fun or exciting as a birthday

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Arrive

[glacial_witch]

Arrive and mingle, yes, but it's not exactly a party atmosphere.

Re: Arrive

[trigons_child]

Raven had come with Karla, of course. The thought of going had tied her stomach in knots, but she couldn't not go.

Re: Arrive

[heromaniac]

"Raven! You came, too!" Momoko approached her, smiling. "How are you feeling? Can you use a hug?" Or would that be too much, was what Momoko wasn't asking.

Re: Arrive

[trigons_child]

Raven managed a smile as well. "A hug is always welcome," she said, holding out her arms. Especially right now.

Wander Rome

[glacial_witch]

Or just take some time to do your own thing, either alone or in small groups. There are lots of ways to say goodbye, after all.

Re: Wander Rome

[glacial_witch]

Karla took off for a few hours by herself. She had been given an address by Triela at the very end and she owed that address another visit. She hadn't been there for a year, not since she had given the old cobbler the news of Triela's passing.

He had not cried, simply bowed his head in sorrow and offered her a tiny cup of coffee. When she was done, he'd escorted her out of the shop and flipping the sign as he did so. The sound of a bolt echoing home didn't quite drown out the rise of Italian, slow and even and chanting.

She didn't speak the language. Didn't know the rituals. But Karla knew the sound of a prayer when she heard one.

Today, she was going back. She was wearing her boots, the fancy boots that had accompanied the card with the cobbler's name on it. She was bringing chocolate and fine coffee, both from Kaeleer.

He and Triela had not been friends. At least, she didn't think so. But she had respected him and her had mourned for her, and so Karla would bring him an offering.

For remembrance. As a reminder.

Gather by the Grave

[glacial_witch]

Re: Gather by the Grave

[sie_bruder]

Hilshire looked like he was wearing the same suit he'd had on twelve months ago. And possibly like he hadn't gotten it cleaned or pressed during that time.

He also might have lost his razor somewhere along the way, too.

Re: Gather by the Grave

[heromaniac]

Momoko noticed and walked over. Sure she had issues with him, but with Triela gone, so were the reasons she didn't like Mr Hilshire. Now he was just a very (very!) sad man at the grave of her friend.

She offered a hand. "Hello, Mr Hilshire. You may not remember me; I'm Akatsutsumi Momoko. One of Triela's friends from Fandom High."

Re: Gather by the Grave

[sie_bruder]

He looked up slowly. "I remember," he answered, voice coming out scratchy and disused. After a moment (which he needed to focus his eyes), he reached out toward her hand, but then paused, as if not entirely sure what to do with it.

Goodbyes

[glacial_witch]

In case you want to do something after the graveside bit.

OOC

[glacial_witch]

No world-ending!

Re: OOC

[heromaniac]

But but but!

Re: OOC

[heromaniac]

Okay, I've seen Avengers... now can I end the world?

Re: OOC

[glacial_witch]

...MAYBE.

CAN I HAVE LOKI BEFORE YOU DO? (and Hawkeye? And Thor?)