→ 002; [voice]

[tempestreplica]

[Splendor, did you miss this disgruntled boy?

Probably not, but here - here’s a little bit of grumbling.]

Is there any point to this place? It’s so stupid.

[aka: he’s bored.]

And what was that Christmas thing all about, anyway? [He’s still a little curious - but don’t expect him to think favorably about it when he hears what it is.]

Comments

[voice]

[calere]

From what I gather, it's a nice little holiday to give gifts and good cheer! The party was fun. [Because he went and made wallflowers feel awkward. Hurray, wallflowers!]

[voice]

[calere]

Because they're useful.

[voice]

[tempestreplica]

[...He has a point, there. Also, you said a key word there. Useful people are always good.]

I still wouldn't call them 'friend' though.

[voice]

[calere]

Why not? It makes them quicker to trust you. [Of course, all of Eco's friends are really his friends, but he'd be lying if he said he had nothing to gain from them.]

[voice]

[tempestreplica]

[Okok. The guy who was just giving him a headache is now trying to give him advice. Not that he's complaining but--

People are weird. But at the same time, he knows he isn't the friendliest type of person so...people probably wouldn't even fall for it anyway.]

Just using that stupid word makes a person trust me?

[Friendship is a whole different ballgame for him.]

[voice]

[calere]

It might. You never know~ [It be a step, anyways.] If you're sincere or sound it.

[voice]

[tempestreplica]

[...he doesn't even know if he should listen to this guy.]

Why are you telling me all this, anyway?

[voice]

[calere]

[Everyone should listen to Eco.]

Coz I hate to see lonely people.

[voice]

[tempestreplica]

[oh really?]

I'm not lonely.

[voice]

[calere]

[yes, for he is wise and kooky]

So quick to deny! No need to be defensive.

[voice]

[tempestreplica]

[uh huh.]

It's the truth.

[voice]

[calere]

Only if you let it be~

[voice]

[tempestreplica]

Whatever that's supposed to mean.

[voice]

[calere]

It is what it is!