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[ledbythewind]

[Anyone who happens to walk by on the road beside House 28 this evening will be treated to a rather unusual sight: a cloud of fireflies hovering around the front lawn, greenish-yellow lights flickering as they fly back and forth, following the movement of a tiny orb of light.

Closer inspection reveals the source of said orb of light as Richard, who is seated in the grass-- he's using a tiny bit of Hyt's power to combine with his own magic (the base for a Holy Lance, not that he's going to cast the entire thing), creating a soft white glowing sphere that hovers a couple of inches above his finger. As he moves his hand to trace mindless patterns in the night air, the orb follows it, and the fireflies follow that in a parade of blinking lights. Richard can't quite hide his amusement at this, reflected in the slight smile on his face. It may be an odd way to spend one's birthday, but to Richard, it's more than fine-- not that he doesn't appreciate what Asbel and the others have done for him. He just needs a little time to himself to unwind after all of that.

But if anyone wanders by, he'll be happy to converse with them. He wouldn't be in a public place if he didn't feel like talking to anyone, after all.]

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[seleniahymn]

Then I will stay here with you as long as you would like. [Though if he made any indication of wanting anything else, she would see what she could do about it.]

How many others are aware of your birthday?

[ledbythewind]

Only my housemates, as far as I know. I haven't exactly gone around broadcasting that fact. Suffice it to say that I'm not much of a fan of large parties.

[seleniahymn]

[It made sense, and to be honest she didn't believe she would be fond of large parties either, even if she had been raised with them.]

Then this small gathering is enough, or am I underestimating how much of a celebration they have prepared for you?

[ledbythewind]

The celebration itself was earlier-- that's why I'm out here now. I wanted the chance to get away, have some space to myself for a little while. But I don't mind your company at all.

[seleniahymn]

And as I said before, I will stay here with you for as long as you would like. The offer extends to whenever you would like, not just now.

[ledbythewind]

Is that offer good for dinner someday?

[seleniahymn]

[RICHARD WHAT. It's a good thing she knows this isn't necessarily a romantic invitation, but she may be blushing a little just the same.] If... you'd like?

[ledbythewind]

I'm glad to hear that. We may not actually be related, but I've still wanted to get to know you better ever since that experiment. I can't say I didn't appreciate that aspect of it.

[If she had any questions as to whether there was a romantic aspect to it or not, hopefully that will answer them.]

[seleniahymn]

[And as he says those words, Tear can't help slipping into a smile again. Though what they had wasn't real, she cared for her 'family' even now.]

Likewise, I would still wish to get to know you better. If dinner will help with that, then I would be happy to do so with you.

[ledbythewind]

Then I'd say we have a date.

[Not a DATE-date, but a similar concept!]

[seleniahymn]

Indeed we do, you will inform me of when this will occur?

[ledbythewind]

Of course. I'm afraid surprise dates tend not to work quite as well as surprise parties.