Eleven Spoons {Dictation; Backdated to the morning of Oct. 13th}

[cyan_maid]

[So the time of nightmares has passed, and while Jane has been somewhat active, it's not nearly as much as usual. She's had a lot on her mind, just like the other residents, and the only thing that's different is how she copes.

The sound of delicious sizzling comes from the journals, and it sounds so good that you can almost smell whatever's cooking. A spatula sharply raps on a pan.]

I've started to get the sense that the entire castle took a rather restless nap, not just myself, and perhaps it's a bit foolish, but I'm not sure I want to pin this on the castle itself so quickly. There has to be someone who knows exactly what happened to us. If you do know, I would really appreciate it if you didn't keep it a secret. It wasn't exactly...enjoyable.

But enough about that!

[There's a pause in the sizzling, and then it begins anew, as if something fresh has just been placed in the pan.]

I've been engrossed in cookbooks since I woke up, and I found a recipe for something warm and filling - comfort food, if you will. Basically, it's crepes with meat and seasonings in them, and if you would like some, I am sure one of the ghosts would be more than happy to bring you a plate. I've made plenty.

{Filtered to those whose dreams she stumbled into}
[Strangely enough, as soon as you hear this, there's a knock at your door, and when you open it, a plate of odd food waits for you, still warm. It's accompanied by a really happy cupcake and a note that reads as follows:]
I just wanted to let you know that I would be more than happy to listen if you need to talk about something.
You are my friend and I am happy to know you.
<:B - Jane

{Filtered to those who stumbled into her dream}
 [And for you folks, she's quiet for a moment. I bet you never thought sizzling could be so tense. When she speaks, she's definitely more serious than before, and a little sad.]

I saw you. In my nightmare, I mean. And I just - I wanted to...

...No, it's foolish. Forget it.

Comments

[pompous_today]

Is there a reason to believe this WASN'T the castle? I have not been here very long, so I am genuinely curious.

[cyan_maid]

Well, there are a couple of things that make me wonder if it was someone else...or something else. My room, and everywhere else in the castle, looks as if it has been completely ransacked, and I've heard folks complaining over the journals that the alcohol has disappeared. It's almost as if whatever did this did not want to alert us when it rifled through our things.

[pompous_today]

My room had been ransacked, as well- I do not drink alcohol but some of my toiletries were missing, of all things.

It is quite a disturbing thought- that someone would knock us all out just to steal a few things.

[cyan_maid]

Exactly! I wish someone could come forward with the details. Those nightmares were NOT worth their personal gain.

[pompous_today]

Indeed- especially since they took things that should be pretty easy to get without resorting to theft.

Jane

[whichwayyoulean]

[He can see both filters, of course. And no, he really doesn't want to talk about it, but he'll take the food regardless. Even if the cupcake is kind of creepy]

So. Do all the trolls turn into tentacle monsters of death? Because Nepeta hangs around here sometimes and I'd like to be forewarned.

Once-ler

[cyan_maid]

[She takes a long breath.]

...I don't know. I highly doubt it.

Jane

[whichwayyoulean]

[He falls silent again, thinking, considering, before replying]

...You okay?

Once-ler

[cyan_maid]

[Now it's her turn to be quiet. The sizzling continues, of course, but eventually you hear the click of the stove being turned off.]

Even if I'm not, I should be. In time.

...What about you?

[yellowdevil]

[He hasn't eaten since he was in his own universe. He's spent about a full day in Paradisa now, and the sizzling sound over the journal is enough to make his stomach growl almost audibly.]

If you wouldn't mind, a plate of them sent up to my room would be appreciated.

[cyan_maid]

Oh! [Does she know you? No, but she heard your stomach growl!]

Goodness, of course! Who should I ask the ghosts to send it to?

[yellowdevil]

Ask them to take it to Kururu Souchou's room.
[A few seconds' pause, then:] Please.

[cyan_maid]

Of course! It should be there soon, Mr. Souchou.

[There's some softer talking on the other side of the journal and then...a knock.]

[buttonless]

Aren't crepes supposed to have sweet stuff in them? Like chocolate?

[cyan_maid]

They can, and while I am a huge promoter of sweets, I thought something a bit more substantial would be better.

Would you like some, Coraline?

[buttonless]

I don't know, they sound kind of weird to me!

[But hey, free food.]

But I guess it wouldn't hurt to try.

[cyan_maid]

Hoo hoo! I assure you, they taste fine. I'll send some your way.

[After a moment, there's a knock on your door. There's a plate of them for you - still piping hot!]

Miss Jane

[whathedoves]

Thank you for the food, mon amie.

Yuuya!!

[cyan_maid]

[There was a definite sound of something being moved around on a pan, but it stops abruptly, something clattering into a pan.]

...You're very welcome.

Is it - is it alright? The meat, I mean, I didn't know if you could eat it but I figured that I could always make you something more palatable if you wanted-

[She's going to keep babbling if you don't cut her off now.]

Miss Jane

[whathedoves]

[He flinches a little at the pan clattering, and it takes him a moment to respond.]

It's fine.

Please, don't worry! It looks delicious.

Yuuya

[cyan_maid]

...Oh! Oh, good. That's good.

Are you feeling alright today?

Jane

[not_mafia]

[Aww, Jane... Tsuna gave a little smile at the note and gratefully took the food. He figured he ought to talk to Jane at least a little, to get things sorted out. Insisting to your friend that you were a criminal brought up questions, obviously.

But when he gets to the journal and sees the filter, any thoughts about his own nightmare are pushed away.

When he speaks, his voice is gentle, and concerned.]

Jane-san?

Tsuna

[cyan_maid]

[asdfghjkl Tsuna you are too precious for this world.

There's a pause in the clinking of cookware.]

Tsuna?

Jane

[not_mafia]

Are you alright?

Tsuna

[cyan_maid]

[Almost too quickly,] I'm fine!!

Are you?