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[ledbythewind]

[Sometimes you just really, really need to get out of your house for a little while. That goes double when it is your birthday and your house is currently the residence of an ancient demon temporarily inhabiting the body of one of your best friends and a several-years-younger version of another friend in addition to the usual interesting cast of characters who reside there.

As much as Richard likes them, sometimes he just needs a little space, especially when he would much prefer that no one gets it into their heads to throw him a party or something. That's why this Saturday evening finds him at Good Spirits, nursing a glass of wine at the bar and just people-watching, though he isn't really making much effort to approach anyone. (Not yet, at least. Give him a few more drinks and that might change.)

Later on in the evening, he'll head back home and attempt to sneak to his room before anyone can jump on him to wish him a happy birthday. Of course, knowing his luck...]

Comments

[wingenvy]

Dunno about that one. It's hard to tell a lot about a person after one short meeting, so all you can really do is keep trying.

[But since he's more in the know, and he's not here to gossip about Shizuo-]

That sounds a little close to home, though. Everything okay?

[ledbythewind]

[And just as quickly as it vanished, that smile is back on his face again as he looks back up at Zack.]

Yes, just fine. I was just thinking about what an interesting place Luceti is to bring so many different and unusual people here.

[Sorry, Zack-- it's nothing personal; Richard just doesn't really confide in anyone.]

[wingenvy]

[Oh well, not everyone does.]

We always manage to get a good variety, don't we? Even if a bunch of people get sent back, the ones they bring in to balance it out always seem just as weird as the ones we had before.

[ledbythewind]

Perhaps being unusual is one of the requirements for being brought here in the first place.

[wingenvy]

Wouldn't surprise me. The day somebody halfway normal walks through the door of this place I might have to eat my boot.

[ledbythewind]

So what about me makes me so unusual? I'm curious to hear your answer.

[wingenvy]

Hmmm... well, you're very free with your flirty nature! With guys, I mean. I'm not used to people being so up-front about it.

[ledbythewind]

...

[This face. Just... this face. Oh god Zack was LISTENING to that just shoot him now please]

[wingenvy]

[And Zack can't help but laugh. Poor guy, that's what he gets for flirting so publicly.]

Don't worry about it! I won't spread it around.

[ledbythewind]

I would appreciate it if you didn't. I think it's evident enough that my judgment wasn't exactly what it should have been at the time.

[Okay, so he didn't KNOW that Shizuo would quite literally flip a chair, but still.]

[wingenvy]

So you're only a flirt when you're drunk?

[He's not so sure about that.]

[ledbythewind]

Is that an invitation?

[wingenvy]

I don't know if I'm your type.

[ledbythewind]

[Just laughing now. Technically Zack IS his type, but he's not actually interested.]

[wingenvy]

[Well, he's laughing, so maybe that means he's safe |D With a grin he stands up, stretching out and grabbing his empty glass.]

Well, I better get back to work! Try to stay out of trouble, okay?

[ledbythewind]

I'll do my best, but no promises.

[Not after that flying barstool, man.]