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[purethingsonly]

[This girl has a stack of books piled up around her. Her research is a serious welcome distraction from her brother's current state. They're all... darker books. With pictures of course. It seems that she's looking for ideas for the upcoming holidays. Decorations of course... nothing dangerous.]

I wonder what kind of decorations everyone likes...

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[nightraysewerat]

Miss Ada.

[If he were standing beside her right now, it'd take every bit of self-restraint he had not to strangle her. As it is, he's clutching a pillow and reaching for his scissors. If she can get away with her occultism publicly, then dammit, he can shred a pillow in front of her.]

Is that really necessary?

[purethingsonly]

Do you think it's too much?

[She looks down, but it doesn't put her off her excitement. She intends to see it through, but... Vincent... she wants to hear him out too.]

[nightraysewerat]

I think...

[ He thinks she's a psychopath, that's what she thinks.

He shakes his head to clear the thought, smiles.]

I think you might be getting a little carried away.

[purethingsonly]

[She pouts a bit, because that's a bit harsh, isn't it?

But immediately a brighter idea occurs to her.]

In that case... would you help me decide?

[If he assisted her, he wouldn't allow her to go overboard, right~? And... then maybe she would get to spend more time with him.]

[nightraysewerat]

[Well, hell. Now he's trapped. Either he can help her or he doesn't have the excuse to argue with whatever she decides.

The little airhead has somehow managed to... outwit him.

His fingers tighten painfully around the Dreamberry. Well, he'll pull this out somehow.]

So if I help you, you promise to actually listen to my input, is that correct, Miss Ada?

[purethingsonly]

[Immediately she nods.]

Of course~

[But that doesn't mean it will be easy to reign her in, only that she's willing to give you the chance to try and persuade her in exchange for your company~]

[nightraysewerat]

[Somehow he doesn't quite feel so reassured. But he nods, and then speaks again.]

Good. You and I will get together and plan something then, so that we might celebrate the holiday as a proper... couple.

[The words taste disgusting in his mouth, but perhaps they'll give her something else to be excited over. Hopefully.]

[purethingsonly]

[Even if he isn't reassured, it certainly feels like a victory to her. Those words... they make her so happy.]

Mm! Thank you. You know I'd enjoy that a lot.

[It's special to spend the holidays with the people you love after all.]

[nightraysewerat]

Of course. That's why I offered, Miss Ada.

[Smiling, smiling, have to smile, have to smile.]

Because of course I always want you to be happy.

[purethingsonly]

Oh. [Of course. She knew that. Still, it brought a small blush to her cheeks and a small, sheepish smile.]

When should we go?

[Anytime you ask, she'll be there.]

[nightraysewerat]

I'll leave that up to you, my dear.

[He needs a drink right now. Badly.]

[purethingsonly]

Ah... okay!

[She's sure she can find a time without being a bother to him.]

What about friday evening? [It gives him a day to prepare himself at least.]

[nightraysewerat]

That will be quite fine with me.

[That's plenty of time to prepare himself. Maybe if he burns her in effigy a few times before then, the rage will be controllable.]

I look forward to it, my dear.

[purethingsonly]

I'm glad.

[Too bad she's completely unaware.]

As do I.

[nightraysewerat]

I'll see you then, my love.

[The words are such ash in his mouth.]