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summer

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Hello! This is very delightful, though I have no idea what I'm doing!

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NAME: Winter BIRTHDAY: December 21st FAV CAKE FLAVOR: Black Forest WHAT THEY WANT MOST FOR THEIR BIRTHDAY: To have a good time.

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[venomnom]

[Such a gentleman. It's an interesting change from her norm as she takes the proffered hand.]

It's a good opportunity, don't you think?

[To talk. To learn and try something new.]

[icyspicy]

I think it's many opportunities.

[ So they're off the same mind there.

The two of them are taken to a table and he pulls her seat out for her as well. We're going full gentleman here! ]

[venomnom]

[Such a gentleman. She takes the seat with a refined smile flashed his way. This is going to be more novel than the eatery itself.]

Starting with the menu.

[icyspicy]

[ Well, he wants to make it a good experience! Even if they're not here strictly on romantic terms. ]

Oh, I definitely want to try one of those smoking things, whatever they are. I also think I saw someone set something on fire. It's possible the two are not related.

[venomnom]

[She doesn't look around to see if those things are still ongoing among other patrons. They'll see for themselves soon enough.]

Then I'll order something flammable.

[icyspicy]

I'll order something smoky. Or... steamy? Whatever it is.

I'll be honest, I don't know what half of the things on this menu mean but I'm eager to find out. I appreciated your willingness to be adventurous with me.

[venomnom]

[Whichever the case, he will have something smoky or steamy. She leans forward, chin propped on a hand, while they wait.]

You have such a fondness for the sciences. Where does that interest come from?

[icyspicy]

I have a fondness for new things in general. I suppose you could say it’s rubbed off on me from a friend of mine.

[venomnom]

I don't think you've mentioned them before. Are they an adventurer?

[icyspicy]

No, not in the least. I'd call them more of a scholar. A collector of knowledge for knowledge's own sake. They thrive on the stuff.

[venomnom]

Yes, they certainly do.

[Scholars . . . Researchers . . . Scientists.]

If your friend collects knowledge for the sake of it, what about you? Is the journey more important than the destination?

[icyspicy]

[ Not the sort of scientists who would, say, turn their kids into power rangers... ]

I guess that depends. Destinations can be important too, but insofar as my stay here is concerned, it's all about the journey. This whole place is a journey.

What about you? Are you the type of person who has their eyes on the road or where it's going?

[venomnom]

[Is it so exciting to discover things? What makes a journey so grand?]

Maybe somewhere in the middle. I won't go down a road that leads nowhere.

[icyspicy]

Well then. I respect a woman who knows what she wants.

[venomnom]

Is that what you think?

[Her answer sounded indecisive—insincere, even—to her ears. But maybe that was a want in and of itself.]

There are too many destinations that aren't worth the journey.

[icyspicy]

I think you know what is and isn't worth it, at least to you.

So what is worth it? What makes the journey worthwhile to you?

[venomnom]

[Does she know? Her gaze drifts aside, taking in the smoke permeating the air from a nearby dish.]

If there's anything to look at in the end.

[icyspicy]

Now, what could you possibly mean by that? Is looking all that matters?

[venomnom]

It would mean that there's something, as opposed to nothing.

We mercenaries may covet money, but we won't double-cross our contractor, even if the opposing side offers more. That's because there won't be anyone left if both sides are eradicated. The reward will become a deficit in the long run, and we will suffer in the end.

[icyspicy]

My, my. You have quite the interesting way of looking at things, don't you?

Might I ask how you feel about being a mercenary? I know it's a family business and all, but surely you must have some opinion.

[venomnom]

It's a job. I don't have much of an opinion.

[icyspicy]

Not even a little one? It's not like I'm going to tell your family if your thoughts are unkind.

[venomnom]

[Would he not? Even if he wanted to, would he have the chance?

An easy smile and an equally easy tone line her answer.]

It affords a life of luxury. What would there be to complain about? If anything, the most troublesome part is when my brothers lose their patience.

[icyspicy]

Ah, that's right, you're the eldest, aren't you? I'm sure that must be like herding cats, from time to time.

[venomnom]

[She nods. The eldest, indeed, though she wonders about the analogy.]

Have you herded cats before?