~Sixth Act~

[strahlflyer]

Well, I'm back in the dorms now. Thank you Luxord, and thank you to your family, for your warm hospitality while I corrected my ill-fitting emotional self. And sorry again about your arm, mate. Hard luck.

I found myself wandering to my childhood haunts within the town, even going so far as to venture to the Clock Tower, as the place has always put

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[heart_shines]

There you are! I hadn't heard from you in a few days and I was starting to get worried~!

♥

[Private]

[strahlflyer]

Ah, Kairi! Just the young lady I was hoping to talk to.

This is a serious conversation, but it's about you and me...

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[heart_shines]

About you and me...? Is everything okay?

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[strahlflyer]

It's important that you understand this. Important to me that you know how much I care about you and how much I want to do what's best for the both of us

[Private]

[oilycodemonkey]

A... a dinner for her? ... are you sure she'd be interested in that? I mean, when I approached her about what she wanted, she completely ignored the question and simply and firmly insisted she "didn't have birthdays anymore". And when I gave her what I got for her, she sort of acted like it was an obligation to accept them or something. ._.;

A-and do I count as a close friend? ^^; 'cause I would love to go! I could even make the restaurant's computer know that we definitely have reservations! ^^; I'm good at that!

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[strahlflyer]

Well, if we continue to pander to her rigidity about celebrating what are meant to be happy times with good friends, she'd be doing nothing for the rest of her life. The woman needs to get out, have a good time and realise she is in good company who don't care how old she is but wish to celebrate this occasion with her and be a part of her life.

Doesn't mean I'm going to tell her, because it'll defeat the element of surprise...

If you wish to come along, my dear girl, feel free! And no hacking will be necessary, as I have the place in mind and I went to high school with the manager and the bastard owes me. But thank you for your kind offer :)

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[oilycodemonkey]

Y'know, I told her that exact same thing Friday when I convinced her to go to my friend's party with me... it didn't end so well, I don't think. ^^; BUT I KNOW HER AGE! The years have certainly treated her well! ^^ Unless that was a typo on her school record... ._.

I'll definately be there! ... then again, maybe I won't. She has to deal with me all the time anyway. I'm sure she'd love a break from the hyper Al-Bhed. ._.;

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[strahlflyer]

You've read her school record? Don't tell her that. She may not be very impressed. But this is her birthday and I've always left some kind of iced muffin with a candle in it in her vicinity, so maybe she expects something.

I leave it entirely in your hands, Rikku. You are, naturally, welcome to join us, but if you wish to remain behind, you may. Though, if you do come along, be aware that we won't be buying you drinks, underaged little lady :P

[cardsstarsdice]

No, I'm actually quite fortunate compared to what could have happened. But thank you, though, and you're very much welcome. You played the part of an airline pilot very well, I do think, and Mum and Father are always happy to have their other "son" back.
Although, I'm glad you weren't around when I broke my arm, because I'm very sure you would've laughed at me for a good five minutes until you realized I was hurt.

[Private]
I'm all for this little venture. Do you want me to have Father engrave that with anything special? His Copperplate was always slightly better than mine.
I'm going to need a ride to the barber's before then, certainly. My hair's starting to curl and my beard's horribly scruffy.
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[keybladezorz]

Glad to know you're back in the dorms. But I guess you noticed that I'm gone ... I just figured I should let you know that I'm on a small vacation with a friend, but I shouldn't be gone for too long. I think I remembered to move everything off your bed.