48. Showers

[corrinesbell]

...I guess he's gone. I don't think he was captured. ...Maybe they sent him home. I hope so.

Anyway. Lloyd, I think I owe you a birthday present, right? Come over and get it. ...That reminds me, Allen, can I ask you something?

Whether they think so or not, that last experiment was pretty...damaging. Hopefully the next one isn't as bad. ...Though I'

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[corrinesbell]

Why argue about phrasing?

I got you something for your birthday.

[corrinesbell]

Sure I did.

[chikaidestroyer]

...You're right. It has been raining a lot lately.

[corrinesbell]

Yeah, I know it has. But it's spring, this is what happens. ...I hope.

[chikaidestroyer]

We did just recently "celebrate" being here half a year. It wouldn't surprise me if the Malnosso decided to strike irony in our minds.

But yes, it's also spring, so it may just be unnecessary worrying. I'll keep an eye on the river, all the same.

[corrinesbell]

Yeah, that's a good idea.

[private]

...Can I...trust you, Albert?

[moonstone_curse]

Ah? What is it?

[filtered]

[corrinesbell]

Was it Daisya's birthday?

[filtered]

[moonstone_curse]

Yes... I... I think so.

[filtered]

[corrinesbell]

What do you guys need help doing for this party?

[[ooc: Because Sheena talking to Lenalee would be self-threading.]]

[quitemysterious]

Oh, one would hope it's not a repeat performance, that would just be tacky~

[corrinesbell]

At least we'd know how to deal with it.

[quitemysterious]

Haha~ I suppose repeat performances do have some merit, even if they are quite large headaches. [Of course, he's trying to bait her into a discussion about Haruki in the most roundabout way possible]

[corrinesbell]

...There better not be another one from you.

[wise_maiden]

Hm? Yes, of course... what's going on?

[in person?]

[corrinesbell]

[oh, we changed our mind about what we want to say...]

How's...Mark doing?

[in person]

[wise_maiden]

[oh :(]

... Not well.

[in person]

[corrinesbell]

Really? ...What happened to him?