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Bond post: gifts

Who: Heroes
When: Day 37, evening
Where: All the Cabins

[Rean is visiting YOUR cabin with a big big pot of hot pot and a smile. Or if you don't answer several knocks he'll leave it on your doorstep and your team can spirit it inside to share.]

Ginger | Thyme | Senna | Jasmine | Licorice | Clover

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[a pause, but then he rolls over, propping himself up on one elbow to blink at Rean in bewilderment]

You brought us food?

Why?

[the expression is "thank you"]

I was thinking of poisoning everyone and holding you all ransom for an antidote, why?

[omg]

Ah. Smart plan. What are you asking for ransom? Sparks? Organs? Our immortal souls?

[he does get up and meander over to investigate the food, though. he still looks pale but some color has returned to his cheeks now that he is no longer a lich]

[It's hot pot. And it will be fucking delicious if he tries it.]

Ah. I knew there was a catch in my plan. Any suggestions?

[he will absolutely try it. he may be skittish but he doesn't really think anyone would bring hot pot to clover for the sole purpose of poisoning them]

IOUs.

[what]

Something flexible. Favors can be traded in later for basically whatever you want, as the situation calls for it. That beats out sparks or immortal souls any day.

[anyway he's going to grab a utensil and poke at the hotpot now, before skewering a. . . vegetable (not meat) and pulling it out to taste it]

[he'll eat meat again eventually, he just. needs a break]

[At least there are plenty of vegetables Rean believes I'm healthy food]

That's definitely a, uh, creative solution. So just stack up the debt huh?

[fingerguns]

Bingo.

. . . this is pretty good, by the way.

Glad you like it.

Remind me not to play poker with you for uncertain stakes.

Good idea. Losing to a guy who barely remembers how to play would be pretty embarrassing.

[at this stage in his amnesia life, Twilight would be the one losing]

You're pretty confident I'd lose

Isn't unwarranted confidence half of the game?

[his mouth twitches in amusement, but he's trying so hard to keep a straight face]

Well, you do have that down. But I'm confident myself. Juuust not enough top play you for undefined stakes.

[huffs a laugh and grabs another bite of hot pot]

If it makes you feel better, I'm not confident enough to play for defined stakes.

Oh? I find defined stakes generally more comforting.

[shakes his head and waves a hand]

That was me dunking on my ability to win even the most low-stakes form of poker.

[the earlier unwarranted confidence was a joke]

Sounds like a hustle to me.

But more seriously if you ever want to practice your poker skills I like a friendly game.

Me? A hustler? I'd never.

[yes he would and he knows it, so his response is super bland. but he does soften a bit at that response]

Thanks, though. I'll keep that in mind.

Just watch out for Crow. If he invites you to poker definitely make sure it's not for stakes you mind losing.

Crow?

[someone hasn't met Crow yet]

What's he look like?

A little taller than me, buff, white hair, red eyes, probably looks up to no good.

[a small snort]

You're the kind of guy who makes shady friends, then. Got it.

[lightly ribbing]

I might be.

[that's endearing in ways he can't yet explain 'cause he has no memories]

No wonder. You're super shady yourself, bringing over warm hot pot for all of us to enjoy right after a bad experience.

[obviously Rean isn't shady at all, he's just. still teasing]

That's right. You better watch out, I'm the shadiest guy around.

[He's happy to roll with teasing, teasing is his normal.]

Someone is going to start putting up wanted signs with your face on it.

And they'll probably make your nose too big.

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