[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

[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.

[heavenlyhome]

Are you among them?

[aquaticrush]

I've had some.

[heavenlyhome]

Good.

[A moment's pause.]

Do you suppose it will be time for presents soon?

[aquaticrush]

Maybe... I hope he likes them.

[heavenlyhome]

I'm sure he will. You put much thought into his present, didn't you?

[aquaticrush]

Of course!

[heavenlyhome]

Then it is certain.

[aquaticrush]

I-if you say so, Tendou-san.

[heavenlyhome]

Certainly I do, dear. You are a very thoughtful person. Gifts from the heart are the best kind, don't you think?

[aquaticrush]

R-right.

[heavenlyhome]

I can't help but think how time flies. When was the last time we celebrated a birthday like this? Too long, perhaps. We should have gatherings more often, don't you think?

[aquaticrush]

Maybe! A lot of people would have fun.

[heavenlyhome]

It is always good to see your friends. And meet new people, too.

[A thoughtful look crosses Kasumi's face; she lays a hand on her cheek and smiles.]

If you don't mind my asking, how old are you, dear?