[Open RL - Issei's birthday party.]

[unknownrival]

The temple had a large room with tables and chairs, usually used for meetings between the monks. Right now it had been appropriated for Issei's birthday party, and was full of food and streamers. Guests were milling about, talking to each other and waiting for Issei to arrive.

Which he did, dropping his jaw at the sight. "Wh-what is all this?"

((Feel free to talk to each other and to Issei! Enjoy~))

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[stripping.livejournal.com]

[He shudders.] A truly frightening proposition.

[tyki-tock.livejournal.com]

[He nods solemnly] I agree...

[stripping.livejournal.com]

If I ever consider attempting to leave, would you kindly convince me not to?

[tyki-tock.livejournal.com]

[A raised eyebrow, and a smile] Of course, if you wish. I wouldn't want to see you go, frankly. You're one of the few really decent people here, but at the same time, you're not irritating or self-righteous.

[stripping.livejournal.com]

[Predictably, that makes Issei blush.] A-ah, really? I wouldn't say I was much more goodhearted than anyone else here, but... thank you. I-I appreciate hearing such words from you.

[tyki-tock.livejournal.com]

[Wry] I can guarantee you are.

[stripping.livejournal.com]

You flatter me too much. If you're not careful, my ego will swell.

[tyki-tock.livejournal.com]

[Chuckles] It's not flattery it's true. And your ego could use a little swelling.

[stripping.livejournal.com]

I don't have self-esteem problems. ...Much. [He seems a bit unsure of himself.] But I thank you for the concern.

[tyki-tock.livejournal.com]

[Tyki just gives a snort of disbelief]

[stripping.livejournal.com]

And what is that supposed to mean?

[tyki-tock.livejournal.com]

You know very well what I think, my dear Issei.

[stripping.livejournal.com]

I don't understand why you make it out to be such a problem. A little humility is becoming.

[tyki-tock.livejournal.com]

[He looks up at Issei] Is that what it is? You pretend not to believe you're fetching and beautiful, because you don't want to appear arrogant?

[stripping.livejournal.com]

While that would certainly be a legitimate reason, I pretend not to believe I'm beautiful because I don't believe that I'm so. Why lie?

[tyki-tock.livejournal.com]

[Headshake] And because you don't believe you're beautiful, despite much evidence, I say you have low self-esteem.

[stripping.livejournal.com]

I'm still not convinced. You're welcome to try to change it, of course, but I'm afraid my esteem for myself will most likely remain at current levels.

[tyki-tock.livejournal.com]

I'll just have to repeat myself until it sinks in, then.

[stripping.livejournal.com]

[Issei smiles.] You are entirely too kind.