[RL - forward-dated to the 11th. Kid visiting.]

[unknownrival]

Issei let out a sigh as they left the dining room. "I apologize for my father and brother's behavior," he said, blushing slightly. "They have very... open personalities. It's an admirable quality, when they aren't talking about things I would rather have them hide..."

Really, were all of those embarrassing personal stories about him necessary? Issei loved them dearly, and all, but honestly. He had to talk to this person again.

"They only said such things because they wanted you to relax and feel comfortable with us," he admitted, "so I suppose I can forgive them for that. Now that dinner is over, how would you like to spend your visit?"

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[stripping.livejournal.com]

"Not at all, go right ahead! If you like, you can take some home with you if you promise to return them," Issei assured him as he took a seat. "Ah, the newer books are over near the front, in case you're interested."

Most of the religious books wouldn't have been much use to him, nor would the novels Issei kept around for pleasure. There were, however, a few books in the front that Issei had somehow acquired (more like stole from his archrival): books that talked about things like the Mage's Association, Clock Tower, and the magical properties of gems. With a little searching, Kid would soon find out that not only were the famous gems more likely to be magical, but even ordinary ones could be.

[pandorabox]

Kid spends quite some time going through the secular books that do talk about magic and jewels, and it isn't long before he staring at his open book with a deep frown set upon his features.

... why hasn't he thought about heisting here before?

[stripping.livejournal.com]

Issei blinked, and started approaching Kid. "You've been looking at that book for quite a while. Would you like to bring it home with you?" he asked, careful to keep his voice low in order to not disturb the other occupants of the library.

[pandorabox]

Quickly, the thief snapped the book shut and nodded at Issei. "If you don't mind, I'd like to take it with me," he said, keeping his voice low as well.

It looked like he was going to heist on this world soon, after all.

[stripping.livejournal.com]

"Go right ahead! Take as many as you want. A temple should be generous with its loans," Issei answered brightly.

[pandorabox]

Kid nodded in thanks to his friend and stood up, tucking the book underneath his arm as he did so. "I thank you for your cooperation, particularly since you didn't have to help if you didn't want to."

[stripping.livejournal.com]

"Don't be silly," Issei chided, smiling gently. "You're my friend, of course I'll assist you in any way I can. What else are good friends for?"

[pandorabox]

"Fair enough," Kid responded with an appreciative grin.

[stripping.livejournal.com]

"Ah, speaking of things that friends should do for each other, one of which is relay messages..." Issei chuckled. "A robot told me to ask you to stay out of his business. He seems to think I have some hold over what you do."

[pandorabox]

Blink blink. A robo--

Oh.

Kid's expression turned amused. "Bass-kun, am I correct?"

[stripping.livejournal.com]

"That would be him, I believe," Issei answered with a shrug. He didn't really care one way or the other.

[pandorabox]

"I'll let him know you passed on the message," he responded with a chuckle. Typical Bass being... typical Bass, again.

[stripping.livejournal.com]

"Thank you. I told him that you don't automatically listen to your fans, but..." He shrugged again. "Some people will never change their minds."