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004 - [Action/Written]

[When had Dhaos returned to Luceti...? On the first of August, as he recalled. With the kidnapping effect in place, the confusion in its subsequent removal, the return of Luceti Land, and the draft, Dhaos has had little time to reflect on anything that has happened since then. But now that everything has quieted down again, he can think...

If you are content to wait and let time take its course, then the world will have returned to nothingness long before you recall your purpose.

Those words were not meant for Dhaos, but the truth in them rang clear in his ears. Time might not move while he stays in Luceti, but he is no closer to saving Derris-Kharlan than he was when he arrived-- or when he left. And he's been in Luceti for half a year now. Regardless of how helpless he might seem, sitting here and doing nothing would get him nowhere. There was a planet waiting for him.

He doesn't trust the humans and half elves. Arche is an enemy. Kratos is a mystery. Yuan, while apparently trustworthy as far as Dhaos has seen, already knows more than him-- and is too intelligent for Dhaos to risk widening the knowledge gap between them by telling him what he knows. That leaves one person-- the one person from Aselia Dhaos knew for absolute certain would never intentionally compromise him.]

[Written, Filtered to Martel: 80%]

Forgive me, but there is

[The filter breaks.

...

Dhaos closes the journal and hurls it into the opposite wall. Sorry, Luceti, no announcements from him. Feel free to question the filter failure-- or not.

Anywho, regardless of his mood when she arrives,

lostinmyway has decided it's about time she fulfilled that promise to introduce Dhaos to all her friends. If you are on Grune's CR chart, if you have ever spoken to Grune even once, or even if you've never met either of them in your life, Grune wants you to meet Dhaos. Come make the poor Demon King's life as awkward as possible! He's also available at night, as always.]

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This is Dhaos. He's a very good friend. [She beams up at him, then at Ginia.]

Dhaos, this is Ginia. She's also my very good friend!

[Sorry, Grune, but that doesn't mean a whole lot coming from you.

...Another human. Why is it always humans?

Dhaos takes note of her name-- Ginia, apparently-- and the fact that she will apparently not speak for some reason. Probably because she can't, though whether she was like that before or only after coming to Luceti is up in the air.]

...A pleasure.

[No, not really.]

[Ginia gives a polite bow of her head, hardly one to be undaunted by stoic natures.]

It's nice to meet you, Dhaos.

Are you two going to be at the play tonight?

Oh, yes. I can't wait to see it.

[She looks up expectantly at Dhaos.]

Play?

[Ah, that's right. Someone had mentioned putting up a play...]

...I had no plans to.

That's a pity. It'll be a lot of fun and there's a party afterward for everyone.

[Ginia's quickly picking up on the fact Dhaos isn't the kind of guy likely to go out to parties and other gatherings, but she sees that look Grune has and so she's inclined to push a little more than she would.]

You should come, Dhaos! It's going to be such a nice play.

[Ah, right, the one Frederic mentioned. Dhaos had completely forgotten.

No, he's not the party type, but it's probably much easier to convince him to go to a play than a party. Perhaps there is still hope?]

...Grune, do you even know what is being performed?

Does it really matter? It'll be a fun night, I'm sure of it.

[Right, Ginia, not everyone loves plays and musicals as much as you do and not everyone is a social butterfly.]

Hmm.... I know it's something with lots of flowers. [Because that's what Frederic asked her to paint!]

[...Grune isn't being very helpful. And he's pretty sure his enjoyment of the occasion wouldn't change just because of whatever's being performed. But both women seem determined to bring him there.]

...I suppose this is the New Feather party for this cycle, then.

Yes, it is. Originally the party after the show was just for the play, but then it was decided why not make it the New Feather party too?

I hope I can see both of you there, either at the show, the party, or both.

[Pushing her luck on the second part, but Ginia has come to learn miracles tend to happen around Grune.]

Oh, I'll be there!

[She looks up at Dhaos.] Maybe we could go together, Dhaos. Then we could help welcome all the New Feathers and tell everyone "Good job!"

[...Dhaos can't say he's busy tonight, because he already said he isn't. And while he wouldn't mind trying to explain to Grune that he'd rather stay away from people in general, he can't admit he fails communication forever in front of Ginia. Mmph.]

...I believe that would be better left to the more... outspoken of the residents.

Or even just Grune. I don't know how you can be so friendly and wonderful all the time, but it's really amazing. Never change.

[There's a teasing smile, but Ginia's words are meant with complete sincerity. Even if she's seen other sides of Grune in the Hall of Personas, Ginia knows what makes Grune so wonderful is her capacity for love and how much she cares for everyone.]

Did you two have any plans for the rest of the day? Beyond the play.

[Grune beams at Ginia's compliments, but then she looks a little...puzzled. As usual.]

Hmm. Do we have any plans, Dhaos? [Besides introducing you to more humans than you ever, ever wanted in your life?]

[Dhaos would assume Ginia is just flattering her, or otherwise trying to come off as a genuine friend to Dhaos, but he knows her words to be true. Grune's happiness and generosity knew no limits.

No, he doesn't have any plans-- besides being introduced to more humans than he ever, ever wanted in his life-- but he gets the feeling he's going to be roped into further shenanigans if he says so.]

...Not together, as I know.

Well, I don't want to take up all of your time. I need to get back to the school in an hour or so to help finish setting up anyway. How about getting something to eat?

That sounds like a very nice idea.

[More food, Dhaos. Have fun!]

[Sigh. You normal people and your eating habits.]

If you have other duties to perform, do not allow us to keep you.

[Geez, Dhaos, you know people are just going to press you into things if you don't outright refuse.]

It won't be a problem at all.

[She gives a teasing little grin before writing out the next part of her note.]

Considering how I'm going to be inside for the rest of the day, it's much nicer being out with friends.

All right. [She beams again.] I wonder where we should go to eat.

[...He has to stop letting Grune rope him into these things.]

I have no preference.

[Think think think...]

How about Seventh Heaven? I know Sanji is busy preparing food for the party tonight, but the restaurant is still open.

That sounds good. I'm sure there will be lots of nice things to eat there.

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[Action] We can get you a stool. :P

[Action] Depending on the size of the stool, she might not be taller than him even then XD

[Action] Probably not. XD

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[Action] ...LJ, please send me notifs in a timely manner.

[Action] Ugh, seriously.

[Action] Thirding this. -_-

[Action] Hopefully they shall work properly today!

[Action] They were earlier, but I'm getting some delays now.

[Action] Ditto. This is getting annoying. -____-;

[Action] Yeah, my tags are all lumped into one entry, but I imagine you guys have a lot >>

[Action] I'm kinda spread out so I'm sorry if it takes forever to tag back D:

[Action] I'm in exactly the same position, so no worries. @_@

[Action] No worries, guys!

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