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[path_o_genesis]

Gather 'round my friends. Gather 'round and look at the time. It appears we've waited a smidgen too long, I fear. Our bellies grumble, and we need our tea.

Won't you join me?

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[jivitadana]

[... Huh.]

Sure.

[path_o_genesis]

Wonderful! Oh most spectacular of days! It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance, young sir.

[jivitadana]

[... Interesting.]

Mn, the same. I'm Arisato Minato. And you?

[path_o_genesis]

Just consider me a very dear friend.

[jivitadana]

[Also interesting. Minato nodded, thinking he was okay with that response since that was probably the only response he would get.]

You're inviting people for tea?

[path_o_genesis]

Correct. There are a great many things to discuss, formal and informal. The only polite medium is through tea, of course.

[jivitadana]

Okay. When and where?

[path_o_genesis]

Tearoom and now, if you've got the time!

[jivitadana]

[That was sudden, but then again, everything about this was.]

I have time. The Third Floor tearoom?

[path_o_genesis]

Already there.

[jivitadana]

[Also sudden. And convenient?]

Okay. I'm on my way.

[And he was!]

[path_o_genesis]

[ Convenience is key, silly narration. It's what makes the Mansion possible.

When Minato arrives, the rabbit will be sitting in a chair, patiently waiting. The crisp scent of peppermint is in the air. ]

Good day. [ He offers Minato a slight headnod as a greeting. ]

[jivitadana]

[Of course. Minato didn't really know what to expect except for a white rabbit that could talk and was dressed and apparently liked tea. And still upon seeing him, Minato was slightly surprised.

He nodded in return and took a seat across from him at the table.]

Thank you for the invitation.

[path_o_genesis]

[ Without missing a beat: ]

Thank you for coming. Now, if you don't mind... [ He begins pouring tea for the both of them, using crazy magical rabbit paws without thumbs bullshit whatever stop questioning my lifeeeeeeee choooooooooooiiicceeee

take your goddamn tea. ]

I hope it's to your liking.

[jivitadana]

[And taking the tea now once it was offered. Minato nodded, watching the steam rise from the hot liquid for a second before responding.]

Tea always is. Thank you.

You wanted to discuss something?

[path_o_genesis]

Yes, indeed. I wish to discuss you. [ He leans forward in interest. ]

Tell me your woes, boy.