[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.]

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[croibhristeoir]

I'm glad to hear that.

[unknownrival]

[Another kiss on the cheek for good measure.]

[croibhristeoir]

...

[Smirking faintly, he took Issei's hand lightly in his own and kissed it.]

[unknownrival]

[A pleased note of surprise. Diarmuid was so cute.]

[croibhristeoir]

Ah, I nearly forgot...I could not get you very much for obvious reasons, but I do have something for you.

[unknownrival]

Ah, really, you do?

[croibhristeoir]

Yes--I mean, it really is not much, but it's something.

[unknownrival]

What is it?

[Excitement!]

[croibhristeoir]

Here.

[With a slight smile, he produced a pair of flowers.]

[unknownrival]

Ah...

[Issei held them close to his chest, breathing in their scent for a moment.]

Red and yellow roses, for happiness?

[croibhristeoir]

Is that what they mean now?

[unknownrival]

In that combination, yes. Red roses alone are for love.

[croibhristeoir]

Oh, I see...well that's a happy coincidence, then.

[unknownrival]

They mean something to you?

[croibhristeoir]

...My lances are less weapons than they are extensions of myself. They are as much a part of me as my own heart; golden and crimson roses that have been with me for ages.

I wanted this to symbolize that...whenever you should require it, my lances as well as myself shall be at your disposal.

[unknownrival]

...Diarmuid, you... I have no idea what to say to something like that to someone so dear to me.

[croibhristeoir]

You're happy with that, then?

[unknownrival]

Absolutely.

[croibhristeoir]

I am glad to hear that.

[unknownrival]

You're wonderful.

[croibhristeoir]

You are far too kind.

[unknownrival]

I'm honest.

[croibhristeoir]

A quality I am unspeakably grateful for.

[unknownrival]

You deserve nothing less.

[croibhristeoir]

...thank you.