> "There, that's much easier."> Go around cleaning the remaining tables in this manner.
> "There, all better. Back to work!"> Resume setting stuff up.
> Nod and wave a bit toward her.> "Hey there. How are you holding up?"
> "I thought it would do us some good if we relaxed for the rest of the evening and got to know each other better, since we're all working toward the same goal."
> Gesture to Lilith while still speaking to Waka.> "Ah yeah, this is Lilith. She's a new friend."
> Shake our head.> "Lilith is similar, but she's her own distinct person. She's...well, let's say she's more talented than Daiyousei."
> "Well, yeah, I intentionally didn't put it that way."
> "Right. We don't really need to make comparisons. They're similar in some ways, and that's it, really."
> "Anyway, sorry for leaving mid-battle. I had to check out what was making that noise on the perimeter."
Well, this game happened.
> "Yeah. You did really well from what I saw."
> Nod.> "Of course. I hope you'll stick around and join us for what's to come tonight?"
> "The festivities tonight that I mentioned earlier."
> "Excellent."
> "Anyway, you sit tight there while we finish getting ready, okay?"
> "...I suppose that's true."