>Chuckle. "The Scarlet Devil Mansion must always have rather nice parties if little Koa is on the planning committee.">Smirk. "I may have to borrow her for the usual parties, as well as the smaller festivals."
>Chuckle. "Clearly, since she's rather on top of planning. I guess it's that same quality that makes her such a desirable assistant.">Beat.
>"I wonder if maybe Orin could benefit from having a familiar? Yukari's already agreed to sending Chen to lend a hand, but I know that I can't entirely count on others to solve problems for me."
>Nod. "I've been thinking about that ever since the incident the other day. She has been a little overwhelmed lately I suppose, though I don't know why."
>Beat.>"You don't suppose she's had kittens do you? I mean, she is a Kasha after all, which are essentially Hell Cats."
>Pause. "You know, I've never asked her about that. I really should ask her why she was off her game that day.">Nod. "And yes, I would think so. Maybe she found that special someone?" Smirk slightly.
>Nod. "You may be right. I'll have to ask her about that later. And besides, sometimes even her mind is hidden to me, particularly when she's in her cat form."(Referencing how Orin kept the geyser incident secret from Satori in the first place.)
>Shrug. "It's rather hard for Okuu to keep a secret though, she's quite simple-minded."
>Chuckle. "I wouldn't doubt that, it seems like something Okuu would do.">Smile. "At any rate, are we about ready for dessert now?"
>Nod. "So, what of the desserts do you want?">Smirk. "I don't really need to ask you, or read your mind Miss Knowledge, because it's quite obvious you desire the Rice Cakes."
>"I thought you'd pick that Koa, though I also expected you to pick the Summer Fruits with Sweet Azuki Beans.">Chuckle. "Well, your reaction to my mentioning them the first time was rather noticeable.">Nod. "But at any rate, I'm rather torn on what to choose myself."
>Nod. "That sounds like a good plan.">Smirk. "You know, if Sakuya ever wants to get quality ingredients that surpass most others, she can always come down to the underground."
>Nod. "Nothing her ability can't remedy.">"At any rate, shall we order dessert?"
>Smile. "Dessert, naturally. I'll have the Honey Butter Toast with Vanilla Ice-Cream, And these two will have the Pan-Fried Rice Cakes and...Koa, did you want the Grapefruit Jelly, or the Summer Fruits?"
>Nod. "What she said."
>Nod. "Alright then.">"So, what's your thoughts on the underground so far? I trust you're enjoying yourselves?">Smirk. "There's still a few other stops you know."
>Smile. "The underground, as I've said before, is a welcoming and peaceful place. Sure, there's the occasional drunken brawl, but it's all in good spirits.">Pause, then chuckle at the pun. "Spirits...I can't believe I made a pun unintentionally."
