Kind words do not cost much. Yet they accomplish much.

[carnivorously]

[Well, that was one hell of a trial. Kogami’s tired and hungry. He’ll get his staple hamburgers, but maybe he’ll be nice enough to help make some for everyone.

So there’s a note that goes out:]

Food in the dining hall – K, P, Q, & R

[It’s quickly written and straightforward.

And indeed there is food. There’s a shitton of hamburgers made by Kogami and Rose, the sliced cheese prepared by Pizzaz, and cake by QQ. Pickles, ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise and other such condiments are set out as well as an assortment of buns.

There’s not lighted candles this time, so it’s clear that the usual preparers didn’t help with this ‘buffet’. (Well, if it wasn’t clear with the note).

So rest, relax, and well, you’re probably going to have to get your own drinks this time, sorry…]

Comments

[journalname]

Oh, yes! It is relaxing, so it is often used to help with insomnia. It has some other medicinal properties as well, for humans...something to do with calming the stomach, I believe?

[He's fuzzier on that part, it's been a while]

Would you like to try a cup?

[relieable]

[Osomatsu nods, setting the plate with his hamburger on the counter]

Sure! I could use the rest.

[journalname]

Just be careful that it happens in your room. I do not wish to see what the Risen deem an appropriate punishment for breaking that rule.

[But it's an idle warning; he's sure Osomatsu has the idea. He pours him a mug and offers it.]

Be careful, it is still hot.

[relieable]

[Osomatsu takes the mug gratefully, not yet drinking. he just wants it to warm up his hands first, and to smell it. it smells... different than he thought it would?]

Huh... I was expecting flowers, but it's more like... [another sniff] Apples?

[journalname]

It is made from dried chamomile flowers. But there are often other flavors added in! Oh, speaking of which, would you like some sweetener with it? There is honey, and sugar.

[relieable]

I think I'll try it straight, first. To see if I like it. [he gave a grin to the other] Thanks a lot!

[journalname]

You are very welcome!

[he's probably gonna want that sweetener]

[relieable]

[yeah, probably, but Osomatsu doesn't know any better. he finally takes a sip and... his eyes widen at the taste. bl-bleeeh! yeah, okay, going for the honey]

S-so, your name's, Asgore, right? I'm Osomatsu!

[journalname]

[dude he knows, we've all been trapped in a hospital for almost a month]

It is nice to meet you, Osomatsu! To be honest, I do not know how we have not formally met already - I am sorry for that.

[relieable]

[yes, well... introductions are nice! Osomatsu doesn't make a habit of memorizing the profile wall]

It's cool! Actually, when I first saw you, I was pretty scared!

[journalname]

Oh. Yes, I suppose that was...something of a common reaction.

[it happens]

Well, I am glad you are not scared any more?

[relieable]

[he shakes his head and drinks some more tea. ah, better]

Naah! You've been a really great guy this whole time! I think you're probably one of the nicest dudes here!

[journalname]

Oh! Well, thank you!

[A little flustered but okay]

How are you doing, after today?

[relieable]

[hehe! Osomatsu thinks about his answer first, his smile fading]

Mmm... I guess it's weird... I'm kinda mad that someone like that was with us the whole time, yanno? Like, I'm pretty sure the Risen knew about him, and what he did, and they still put him in here with us.

[journalname]

I suppose I am not surprised by that part of it. They clearly do not care much about our welfare.

And Gant was...good at concealing his nature. You should not be upset that you did not see it.

[relieable]

[ah... putting it that way...]

Yeah, guess you're right about both of those things. [a shrug] We'll never know what's gonna happen. But, uh. I'm trying to get by! Don't know how long I'll last, though, honestly.

[journalname]

Oh? What makes you say that?

[relieable]

[Osomatsu took another drink of the tea. actually, it was starting to relax him a bit]

I'm just... Not really strong, or smart. [he admits, staring at the beverage in the cup. no use trying to sugarcoat it. if someone came after him, he would probably not be able to defend himself] I'm an easy target. It seems like everyone has more experience with... I dunno, fighting, life, whatever. Even with those trials and adding up evidence, I sit there and I'm usually lost!

[journalname]

I cannot say I have been much use at the investigations, either. We all have our particular talents, and that is certainly not one of mine.

[For all that he...did something at this trial that could be construed as helpful.

Asgore turns and looks Osomatsu up and down for a moment before continuing.]

But fighting, perhaps, would be a more necessary skill to have. Would you be interested in learning?

[relieable]

[huh? Osomatsu tilts hie head up, looking surprised by the question]

I mean... I know some fighting. I used t'get into fistfights with my brothers all the time. I'm just not... terribly strong.

[journalname]

You could try exercising more! But that might wear you out too much...

[Don't get killed because you're too goddamn sore to fight back, Oso]

How many brothers do you have?

[relieable]

[man, Osomatsu's too lazy to exercise! that seems like a pain]

Oh! Uh, there are six of us! We're sextuplets!

[journalname]

Gosh. That's unusual for humans, is it not?

[relieable]

It sure is! Back in our town, we're, like, legends! [well. he likes to think they are] When we were really little, we used to get into trouble a lot by playing pranks. We would fool our teachers, skip classes, get people to give us more presents, things like that!

[journalname]

Gosh. [He chuckles.] How nice, to have such a big family! You must have run your parents quite ragged.