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note!

[ex_aeroga402]

[It occurs to Yuu that different versions of his friend could still have the same birthday...but he really ought to ask. And so he does, in the form of a note right in the middle of the day]

Kai, when's your birthday?

and I am the latest ever

[keybearer]

January 16th.

Why do you ask?

[It seems like such a random question. Not something he expected.]

it's before his birthday all is well

[ex_aeroga402]

Because you're a friend, so I ought to know.

did you think you could go this long without a thread of some kind, you are wrong

[dialo]

[There is a white box sitting in room 6 labeled 'Kai'. Inside it is... a cake, and a simple note.]

Please taste test this.
-Teufel

[For the record, it's a chestnut, rum, and chocolate cake, and it's delicious.]

0v0 yesss, good

[keybearer]

[...A cake. In hindsight, he should've expected this. It's Teufel. She bakes a lot.

So of course he'll eat it, and of course he'll enjoy it. Chocolate's awesome, and it's just so elaborate.

He may have to save some for later. It's only fair for him to hunt her down so he can give her his opinion.

So that's pretty much what he's doing now as he wanders through the halls. He's a guy on a mission!]

[dialo]

[Teufel can be located on the first floor, messing around with a jigsaw puzzle. Once she spots him coming, she sets the piece she'd been holding down (she wasn't making progress anyway) and turns to speak to him.]

Nice to see you, Kai.

[keybearer]

Heh, you too.

[Well, he'll go ahead and plop down next to her. No need to keep a distance, really. They're friends and all that.]

You having trouble?

[He eyes the puzzle. Those things always were kind of a pain.]

[dialo]

Just a little. I picked up the hobby last month, I can't say I'm particularly talented at it yet.

[Jigsaw puzzles are a skill, like everything.]

I'll get this one eventually.

[keybearer]

Sure you don't need a hand?

[He picks up a stay piece, holding it between his thumb and index finger.]

Might help to have an extra set of eyes.

[dialo]

I wouldn't say no. Have at it.

[She's constructed the border already - it's the middle part she's having trouble with.]

Did you like your cake?

[keybearer]

[Hmm, well, the obvious way to go is to continue working inward, so he'll skim around the edges of the border to try and find a spot that fits.

At the same time, he flashes her a smile.]

You really outdid yourself this time. Gotta say, I'm impressed.

[dialo]

Really? Thank you.

[For that he gets a genuine smile in return, without even a sardonic hint to it.]

It's the first time I've made that particular cake, so I wasn't certain about it.

[keybearer]

Hey, I could tell you poured your heart into it. Sometimes that's all it takes.

[...and wow, that came out sappier than he intended. So sappy that he covers his face with his palm. Man, he's such a dweeb...]

[dialo]

[Okay, now she's smirking a little.]

I'd ask if anyone ever told you how cheesy you sometimes sound, but it looks like you already know.

Mail (Pretend this was on the 25th)

[meowbel]

[So...Alexis couldn't finish the sweaters in time but instead? Here, Kai, hope you like a wwwwhooolllleee bunch of candy coming your way!

"You never know if you might need a sugar party right? Merry Christmas!" - Alexis]

2/14

[dialo]

[Let's just say that there's a crapload of homemade chocolate here, and a note.]

Dear Kai,
Happy Valentine's Day. I have reservations for dinner tonight, if you're willing to join me.
-Teufel

[keybearer]

[...He's gonna get killer cavities if he doesn't watch himself.

Still, there's a light blush on his cheeks as he reads the note, and it's not long before he sets out to find her.

He'll try scoping her out via her room and all her usual spots. After all, it's not cool to keep a lady waiting.]

[dialo]

[He'll find her in the second floor lobby, working on an intricate jigsaw puzzle. Once she spots him, she smiles and rises from her chair.]

Did you like your gift?

[keybearer]

I loved it, but I think I might have to eat it in moderation.

[Because even if he exercises a lot, joking about maintaining his muscular figure is too hard to pass up when it comes to sweets.]

Thanks, though. It's... been a while since I had somebody to celebrate with.

[dialo]

Of course. I'm just glad you wanted to celebrate it with me.

[She doesn't think being single is so bad, really, though it's been a bit since she was single herself.]

[keybearer]

I'd have to be a pretty huge jerk not to.

[Especially given the turn things have taken recently. V-day's the last day to show someone up like that.]

Still, I better step up my game with the way you keep spoiling me.

[dialo]

I look forward to it.

[She's the spoiling type, but she doesn't mind sitting back and being spoiled now and again, either.]

I believe I mentioned dinner?

[keybearer]

Yep, you sure did.

[And though he pauses briefly, he soon adds--]

Just so happens that my schedule's got an opening right around dinner time. What were the odds?

[dialo]

Amazing. I'm lucky today.

[She offers him her arm.]

[keybearer]

[Which he takes, albeit somewhat sheepishly.]

Sure I'm not the lucky one?

[...]

Man, that was cheesy.