hadriel | 003 [Video]

[Ikaruga looks serene as she pats her golden cyclops cat. It's visibly sparkling. She's learned this is what it does in lieu of purring.]

I hope everyone is having a lovely evening. I've decided to host a dinner party tomorrow night. The dress code will be semi-formal, and I ask that everyone who attends bring something to share.

[The conversation topic is light-hearted and ordinary enough, but she has an underlying purpose behind this that goes beyond simple socialization. Anyone who's spent much time around her can probably gather that, even if they're not sure of what that underlying purpose is.]

While useful, the network is a poor substitute for face to face interaction.

[Not to mention, the gods can see everything said over the network, and she'd rather they not be able to easily eavesdrop on this conversation.]

We can discuss current events, and toast to our loved ones. I will be supplying the main entree and two bottles of wine.

[She can supply other things as well, if need be, but she's curious what others might bring.]

Do let me know if you'll be able to attend and what you intend on bringing.

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[She's glad he seems to be in better spirits than he was when she first arrived. Hopefully she can talk him into coming down from here...but if not, she suspects she can at least persuade him to eat a proper meal.]

Ah, but so much of the game is chance and artful bluffing. Perhaps I would be lucky and win.

[More like she'd cheat with superhuman speed and sleight of hand.]

Well then, if that is all there is to it you better have a really good poker face. I am rather skilled at reading someone's expression.

[Because he himself will also be dreadfully cheating.]

Ladies are taught to behave courteously even toward people we would much rather kick in the shins or have murdered. I daresay I will manage.

[So much cheating. They might as well be playing a different game.]

As you wish then, my lady.

[He has no doubt she will 'manage' with all that cheating.] I'm still not going to come down quite yet.