>Nod. "No, it's probably not you. We'll manage."
>"I suppose it's not a terribly romantic second outing, but I hope you won't mind."
>Smile. "I suppose that's not wrong."
>"Do you think they would mind if I stayed her for supper?"
>"I suppose we'll find out, if you don't mind inviting me as a guest."
>Oh right, that... >Sinking feeling.>"...One hopes."
>"Did she? I couldn't tell."
>"That's something, isn't it? We'll ask about it next time she's around."
>We'll just let her cuddle up with us and enjoy the time passing for now. If she has more to say, she can get to it when she feels like.
>"Is that so? What've you got in mind?"
>Nod.>"I wouldn't mind just about any of those things. I've...been considering returning home, and I admit, I wouldn't mind the company..."
>"Just so."
>Chuckle. "Reconsidering the idea now? I wouldn't blame you."
>Was it?
>"I wouldn't recommend it, Gensokyo is so much nicer. But it wasn't bad, exactly."