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[ Well, that... certainly was a thing that happened. Viktor wishes he could unsee what he witnessed in the library, but it seems like it has etched into his memory forever. Thinking about it makes him sick to his stomach, and eventually he decides that he needs something to keep his mind off it, at least for a little while.

So around noon, a note goes up on the fridge: ]

If you need a distraction after what happened today, come to the dining room at 6 pm.
There will be food and we'll be playing truth or dare!
♥ Viktor Nikiforov ♥

[ There's also a cute doodle of himself underneath his signature. Later in the day, he writes copies of said note and slides them under everyone's doors. ]

[ Those who come to the dining room at will find that Viktor has made plenty of borscht, pancakes and open-faced sandwiches for them. He isn't the best chef ever, but it tastes pretty good and will fill you up! There's also juice, water, and a few bottles of alcohol for those who are old enough to drink; try to be responsible, okay.

And for the truth and dare, he's prepared shots of hot sauce as punishment for those who refuse a dare. ]

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Haa... Of those here, who do you find to be...the most easy to talk to?

Hmm...

[That's a hard-hitting question.]

I think it might be Silver, but I don't think I've completely decided.

Silver. [Oh, wow, that's so nice! He has another friend? ...is this just so you can know who's friendly with who, hanyuu-] Yes, he is an easy boy to approach. Friendlier than he puts off.

Alright, that's good! Sorry for putting you on the spot [that's the game though] now you can get right back at me, if you'd like.

I haven't talked to him that much, though, considering.

[She'll change that!]

Still, if you're going to offer the opportunity... were you going to answer that question yourself, or are you going to say whether you want a truth or dare?

Whichever you prefer! If asked, I would say truth as well, so if that's what you want to know, that's what I'll answer.

Hmm... I can't think of anything better, so go ahead.

[Who do you find easy to talk to?]

Hmmm... [She does have to think about this for a moment, and the answer-]

...Actually... I think Watanuki, or Elda. [that second one's a surprise, huh]

I guess Elda makes sense.

[They're both old, inhuman, and familiar with Earth... unlike, say, Jasper.]

Why Watanuki, though?

He's the first one I spoke to here, and... [She smiles, gently.] He set my mind at ease, right away...as someone who can talk with spirits.

Ah. I wouldn't have guessed just based on what he told me about his job.

[Oh no wait-] A-ah, I wasn't sure- if that's a secret, I shouldn't have said it, oh.

[small distress!]

I think it'll be okay.

[She just... won't bring it up, and hopes he volunteers that information himself.]

Aah... If you believe so. I'd hate to betray his trust.

Considering what we've been dealing with here... it's a matter of perspective. He'll understand.

Aah... I hope so... [Ahem, well-] Are you...enjoying the gathering, by the way?

[Feels weird to call these things parties.]

It's okay.

Have you been to something like it before? I know I haven't, so it's...exciting.

Not before this that I can recall.

[She's not particularly... social. You've probably noticed!]

[She is noticing that yes!]

Do you think... While we're here, when we all need a break, it would be nice to experience more...pleasant firsts like this?

I think it's a good idea. That's learning.

[She said before, "learning is fun". By association...]

Good. ...Do you mind if, in the future, I ask you what sorts of events you might like?

I tend to prefer smaller group activities. How that would work here, I'm not too sure...

...Haa... I'm not sure...but I could think about that. Board games...and card games, those tend to be smaller. We could have nights where we play games.

Do any of us look like we know how to play bridge, though?

[Does anyone really understand that game at all, for that matter?]

A-aah... There are other card games...

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