fourth prayer

[birthmarked]

[A: Action for 1650 Albright Lane]

[Esther has been trying to get it together since the Carnival. It shouldn't be that hard for her in theory. She's seen plenty of horrors in her short life. Seeing Cain like that and losing Father (or more accurately being abandoned by him) shook her. Esther can't bring herself to acknowledge it so she sticks with a half hearted routine of taking care of the family and listening to the phones. It's the same messages over and over again with different wording. (Are there answers? Was it all for nothing? We should do something!) None of it reaches her.

It's the package that starts to stir Esther back to life. She takes it inside, sets it on the kitchen table, and begins to opening it. Her side burns immediately. Esther lifts up part of her dress to see what happened (enjoy seeing her panties housemates) only to be distracted by the rest of the boxes contents. Her habit is inside. She drops her dress (you should notice there's a star shaped mark on side above her hip if you're around housemates) and runs her fingers over the white fabric.

Esther already felt more like herself.]

[B: Phone | filter to Abel]

... If you don't answer this I'm stopping by the house and everywhere I can think of to talk to you. [Her voice is soft at first. This second sentence is more Esther-like; stubborn and impatient.] We're going to talk!

[C: Phone | filter to Cain]

[She tries her best to sound cheerful. It's a mixed bag.] Hello! I'm sorry for being so quiet. If you're around, would you like to stop by for some tea or anything like that? I realized today we haven't done that in a while.

[D: Phone | Open to all]

I know we've got a lot of messages asking where everyone is and if there are any answers to be found so I won't be adding to them. I will say that I'm going to the church in a little while. I'm going to make some snacks and a fresh pot of tea. Anyone who wants to see me or enjoy that is welcome to come.

[E:  Action for Church of Salvation]

[True to her word Esther can be found in the kitchen working on making some food and tea. She's in her newly regained habit (linked above!). Esther is humming a little tune to no one while doing this. She is going to make herself be useful again regardless of everything.]

Comments

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[splitthebaby]

[hey, hey, Esther is the one doing these things.]

Are you sure you wish to show off when there is a precious, innocent child my age around?

[birthmarked]

[aksjdklasj Esther is mentally keysmashing.] A-ah! Merem! [She's turning to face him and yep she's beet red.]

I'm so sorry. I wasn't thinking!

[splitthebaby]

[His head turns to the side....clearly in fake shame]

Whatever should I do with my life? God will turn me away at his heavenly gates now.

[birthmarked]

[Merem. >(] If God has any issues with you it's because you're teasing your 'mother' and a servant of His.

E;

[encored]

[it isn't unusual for him to stumble in on someone using the kitchen, but he's a little surprised to see that it isn't Ciel for once. but since he is the pinnacle of manners and maturity, he'll quietly mosey over to the table to have a seat before announcing his presence.

...actually, nope, he's just going to wait until she turns around and see if she has a mini heart attack instead.]

[birthmarked]

[Charles will not be disappointed. When she turns around to get something off the table she is shocked he is there.]

... How long have you been sitting there?

[encored]

[it's the little things in life like this that he enjoys the most okay.]

Not very long. What are you making?

A

[sleepwalked]

Woah, if I can't get half naked in the house, neither can you!

[ Roxy just wanted some cookies from the kitchen!? What did she walk into. I mean, she kinda had an appreciation for Esther. She seemed like a BAMF in her own rights. She's still shielding her eyes. ]

[birthmarked]

[She's turning away from her package and waving her hands. This is so embarrassing.]

I-It wasn't intentional! My side started to hurt and... [Esther takes a breath and composes herself.]

You can lower your hand. I'm sorry. It won't happen again.

[sleepwalked]

[ It only took a second for Roxy to cease the teasing. 'Hurt' was all she heard before she snatched up a towel and was ready to play nurse Ro'lal. ]

If that's the case, you should have called for someone, dumbass.

[ She gives her a worried look. ]

You okay? I don't know how stripping and having weird marks has anything to do with whats wrong but...

E

[ex_seventh238]

[Of course Esther is going to be greeted by the Church entrance before she steps into the kitchen. Ciel lives there it's her territory makes a point to have everything stocked and orderly as often as possible - in fact, it may be said that she takes more care of the kitchen at the church than her own house...]

Good day, Sister Esther. Feeling energetic today? [She'll be greeted with a chipper smile, of course!! And totes heard that phonecall, but being spirited is a good thing, y/y]

[birthmarked]

Good day, Miss Ciel. [Warm smiles! Having that habit sent to her really helped her out of her funk.]

I am. I feel better than I have in a while actually. How are you?

[ex_seventh238]

[she notices! gosh what is it with your clergy at home having insanely creative tailors and no doubt huge budgets to burn into making your uniforms, sheesh]

That's very good to hear, you're looking quite sharp too! I'm doing okay, thank you for asking. Do you have an agenda today, if you don't mind me being nosy for a little? You do look like someone on a mission, hehe. [kinda teasing her at that point, but at least the good kind right...]

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[silver_reign]

Whoa... Okay, I get the fact you were missing for some time, but... is this going to be a normal thing?

-He only stared for a second, before putting a hand over his eyes. As rude and sarcastic he could be, he could also be... somewhat polite.-

[birthmarked]

[She's already let go of her dress, but Esther still frowns at him.] Of course not. Something was wrong.

[silver_reign]

Right. Something was wrong. ... Care to explain?

B.

[bloodsugar]

[it's probably incredibly predictable that this phone call goes unreturned, right? Esther ;(]

[birthmarked]

[Yep. Prepare to be stubbornly hunted down sometime during the day.]

[bloodsugar]

[he isn't hard to find. he'll be home, like a bum.... forever..........

he won't answer if she knocks but let's be real, Esther can just let herself in.]

E

[fatherangeldust]

[Anderson is usually rather quiet, and kept to himself. Especially as of late... he's been using the church to keep himself calm and collected. Though the sound of humming from the kitchen area seems to catch his attention. He's gained his glasses and cassock back, so he feels a little more comfortable around the church.]

Ah. Guid day.

[birthmarked]

[Esther turns from her task with a smile and curious glance. She's just gotten her habit back and wearing it proudly. It's nice to see someone else had the same thought.]

Good day.... Father? [She's learned to try to assume as little as possible when dealing with all these alternate worlds.]

[fatherangeldust]

... Anderson.

[He offered a hint of a smile. At least he was trying!]

C

[kinship]

[He doesn't want to talk to her, he hadn't really wanted to talk to any of them, what he did want was to hole himself up with his brother. But he has a plan, he has an image to maintain, and he can't afford to let either slip.]

I'd love to, Miss Esther! I don't think anyone could say no to your tea.

[birthmarked]

[It's strange hearing from him. She wonders if it's right what they are doing for a moment; acting like nothing happened. Now not the time to question it.]

That's nice of you to say. Would you like it in private here or the church?

[kinship]

You're the host, why don't you choose?

[He doesn't want to go to either, but if he does have to go out then it really doesn't matter to where.]