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[demonicbeauty]

[The feed is shaking and not completely centered. Odds are, it's Airy. And, in fact, after a moment, she manages to almost frame her face.

She's in her Human form today. And looks a bit sheepish.]

I don't know how, but it completely slipped my mind. Yesterday was the anniversary of my birth. I think.

[If her math is correct, which it almost certainly is.]

I feel terrible. Were there any local rituals I was meant to observe? Did the gods expect some kind of sacrifice or fast? If so, I'll do that right away!

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[theprezident]

Uh. I guess? That's not how you do it?

[beefaroni]

... I guess... that is, enough.

[demonicbeauty]

I think so.

[She smiles.]

[demonicbeauty]

Alastrians don't really celebrate them at all.

With so many children in each litter, I guess it's just not practical.

[demonicbeauty]

[She doesn't want to frighten the girl. But somehow, even the skilled liar that she is, Ariadne finds that she just can't.]

Yes. They were all shut down by a very bad man.

[beefaroni]

This makes you... happy?

[demonicbeauty]

Of course. I like sharing secrets with people.

[tealeafs]

.. I guess you're right. [ In the sense that some people might think that way. ]

But I still think it's a little sad.. you deserve a present, you know? Even if you're only one person, you're still unique. And I think everyone is important.

[demonicbeauty]

Oh, every one is.

But the presents would get a little expensive if you had to buy for twenty.

[beefaroni]

I do not... understand.

[demonicbeauty]

Which part of it?

Secrets?

[madcuriosity]

Oh... well, can you reopen them soon?

[demonicbeauty]

Not while the very bad man is still in control of the kingdoms.

[madcuriosity]

Oh, can someone stop the bad man?

[demonicbeauty]

I...like to think so.

[Often to mockery and abuse. But Ariadne can't help it.]

[beefaroni]

Why would sharing, a secret... make you happy?

[demonicbeauty]

[She gives this a moment of consideration.]

I guess because...I had so many secrets I couldn't share back home.

[theprezident]

How many children is that?

[tealeafs]

[ What Ariadne is saying makes so much logical sense. Chizuru knows that.

And yet she can't just let logic win out here when it's about this kind of situation. ]

Then.. just hold on! [ A bit more determination creeps into her tone. ] I know it's a little late if your birthday was yesterday, but would you still accept a birthday gift today?

[demonicbeauty]

...twenty.

[demonicbeauty]

Oh...

You don't have to...

[She gets a little wide-eyed.]

I didn't mean to say I was demanding gifts!

[madcuriosity]

Do other people want to stop him?

[demonicbeauty]

A great many. Including...well...me.

[madcuriosity]

Then it's sure to happen!

[demonicbeauty]

[She grins.]

I hope so.