[Yes, fine... wishing for a party without oddities is probably a stretch, but where else is he going to enjoy such a large gathering of Chosen? At least this isn't their designated bimonthly crisis.
To Dante acquiescing:]
Wonderful.
[Altius really is just thinking about cards—maybe gin rummy?—but then they're accosted by one of the staff proper and whisked off to sit at a table together, and for his part, he doesn't resist at all. At the table there's a covered box, inside of which are letters cut out of cardboard with heart-themed wrapping paper taped on top. They're not allowed to look inside just yet though!
The staff member's enthusiasm is evident as she directs the pairs that have been wrangled for this game.]
Okay! Now put your hand in the box and take out a letter. Your partner has to share something about themselves that starts with that letter!
[Altius shrugs at his companion, apparently fine with this setup. It seems normal?]
no subject
To Dante acquiescing:]
Wonderful.
[Altius really is just thinking about cards—maybe gin rummy?—but then they're accosted by one of the staff proper and whisked off to sit at a table together, and for his part, he doesn't resist at all. At the table there's a covered box, inside of which are letters cut out of cardboard with heart-themed wrapping paper taped on top. They're not allowed to look inside just yet though!
The staff member's enthusiasm is evident as she directs the pairs that have been wrangled for this game.]
Okay! Now put your hand in the box and take out a letter. Your partner has to share something about themselves that starts with that letter!
[Altius shrugs at his companion, apparently fine with this setup. It seems normal?]
Do you want to take one first?