[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]

*I wondered the same thing. o.o*

You're feeling better. It's a good thing.

[unknownrival]

I'm grateful for it.

[aquaticrush]

I know this isn't any of my business, but Lancer-san seems to be really good for you.

[unknownrival]

I hope I'm just as good for him.

[aquaticrush]

I know you are. You're too -- a very good person. Everybody likes you a lot.

[unknownrival]

I wish - no, it's not the time for that.

[aquaticrush]

Issei-san, please don't worry. I think you're perfect, and I'm sure he does too.

[unknownrival]

I wish he was happy, though.

[aquaticrush]

I know how that feels. I'm sure he will be.

[unknownrival]

Have you talked to anyone else at the party?

[aquaticrush]

Ah, n-not yet. I should, shouldn't I?

[unknownrival]

It might be more fun that way.

[aquaticrush]

Right. And they're your friends, so I'm sure they're nice.

[unknownrival]

Exactly. So, feel free to talk to any of them at your whim.

[aquaticrush]

All right. I hope you're having fun.

[unknownrival]

I am. Please don't think I'm not.

[aquaticrush]

All right.

[unknownrival]

...So what did you get me?

[aquaticrush]

Open it! I-if you want to.

[unknownrival]

[Issei carefully unwraps his present.]

[aquaticrush]

*Under the wrapping paper is a box! Inside are a few books and a paperweight shaped like a whale.*

I thought you might be sick of getting cake from me.

[unknownrival]

Your cake is delicious. [Forget that the mun totally forgot that she makes cake earlier.] But I'm sure I'll enjoy these as much.

[aquaticrush]

Do you really think so?

[unknownrival]

I really do think so.

[aquaticrush]

I hope so.