[RL - birthday party.]

[unknownrival]

[Anyone who's one of Issei's friends (that does not include you, Greed) received a handwritten invitation to Issei's temple on March 3rd. They were invited over to dinner and then to schmoozing afterwards.

Dinner was remarkably delicious for something prepared by monks, and the party is now in the 'random conversation in the largest room available' segment. There's also a cake on one of the tables.

Issei will be coming to chat up every guest, or they can talk amongst themselves.]

Comments

[aquaticrush]

*Retasu is smiling and seems to be having a good time, but she occasionally fidgets and looks at the floor, holding her present.*

[unknownrival]

You can set that down on the table if you want, Retasu.

[aquaticrush]

Ah-- okay. *She lays it down, takes a deep breath, and smiles at him.* Happy birthday, Issei-san. Are you having fun?

[unknownrival]

I am! And are you?

[aquaticrush]

It's a very nice party. Thank you for inviting me.

[unknownrival]

Thank you for coming. I'm always happy to see you.

[aquaticrush]

Thank you, Issei-san. Everybody seems to be having a great time.

[unknownrival]

I'm glad. I'm not much of a party thrower, so it's always a gamble.

[aquaticrush]

But you have lots of friends!

[unknownrival]

Putting them all in a room together doesn't automatically make it a good party.

[aquaticrush]

I-I suppose. Um.

[unknownrival]

But so far things seem fine.

[aquaticrush]

Right! The food was nice.

[heavenlyhome]

[There's someone she hasn't seen in a while!] Oh, hello, Retasu-chan. How have you been?

[aquaticrush]

Tendou-san! *bow* I'm all right... um, how are you?

[heavenlyhome]

[Return the bow with a polite smile.]

That's good. I've been well. Are you enjoying yourself?

[aquaticrush]

Yes, ah, I've been all right. Issei-san seems to be happy, and that's good. I mean, it is his party...

[heavenlyhome]

He does seem to be enjoying himself. It's good to see him smiling so, don't you think?

[aquaticrush]

Y-you're right, Tendou-san. I hope it will all keep being okay for everyone.

[heavenlyhome]

I think they will, especially as the special guest is making his rounds.

[The poor dear is so hesitant; have a Kasumi smile of reassurance.] Have you tried the cake yet? I recommend it, if you haven't. It is very good.

[aquaticrush]

It really is! Issei-san did a good job.

[heavenlyhome]

A wonderful job, indeed; I couldn't help but have a second slice. But that is just between you and I, hm?

[aquaticrush]

I promise I won't tell, Tendou-san!

[heavenlyhome]

[There's the smile she'd been looking for.] Thank you, Retasu-chan. I know I can count on you.

[aquaticrush]

I think everybody is eating a lot, anyway.