EVENT: Birthday Party

[1000_npcs]

The tavern is curiously more crowded than usual tonight. Perhaps it's the recent influx of travelers who have decided to stay at Budehuc, or the fact that it's a certain squire's birthday, but the barkeep hasn't seen such a big crowd since the days of Nadir's plays. Drowned out by the drunken men's laughter and absurd stories, a small band of musicians can also be heard playing near the stage.

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[what_a_pain]

[Quickly does so!]

You're in quite the peachy mood this evening.

[belfar_agent]

[ Swirling around her empty glass, she's staring down at her business partner. ]

That's because I have a bone to pick with you, Shhhhhiiitgureee.

[what_a_pain]

...

So what'd I do this time?

[belfar_agent]

I met your father~! You said Oboro was your mentor, you never mentioned family!

[what_a_pain]

[if he was drinking something, he would have spit it out right now! So he winds up coughing instead.]

H-hckk- What?! No!

What did that old man go telling you?!

[belfar_agent]

[ Going to make him suffer just a bit longer because she's in the mood. ]

Why, have you got something to hide?

[what_a_pain]

I don't know what he said, but he's not my real father! [One of the few instances where he's feeling genuinely embarrassed.] Please tell me he didn't say anything else!

[belfar_agent]

Like what? You're hiding something, Shigure! [ Now she's really focusing on him. ] Barkeep! Two more rounds for me and my "trusty partner"!

[what_a_pain]

H-huh? N-no, no I don't. [Feels like he's in a spotlight.] I was.. just afraid he'd tell you embarrassing stories!

Why are you asking me this now?

[belfar_agent]

At the festival you were going to tell me something and then you wussed out! Now your daddy shows up and you're freaking out about him spilling the beans!

[ She pushes a glass of liquid courage towards him. ]

Now, what are the beans?

[what_a_pain]

...

I wish I could have told you then. This isn't exactly the kind of setting I was picturing.

It's not that I was never going to tell you. But now with the old man here, I want to be sure you hear it from me.

[Is drawing this out as long as he can. So he actually drink down the ale for more distraction.]

[belfar_agent]

...Wh-what setting were you picturing, anyway?

[what_a_pain]

[He's just getting anxious so he'll gladly only answer that for the minute.]

I don't know.

Somewhere less... loud and packed, I guess?

[belfar_agent]

Somewhere quiet and alone, huh? If you're trying to confess your undying love to me, you're barking up the wrong tree!!

[what_a_pain]

[At least he's in a slightly better mood now with her saying that.]

Heh heh. How would that old man, Oboro, know that if it were true?

I could pretend to do that instead if you like.

[belfar_agent]

[ She skulls the rest of her drink again, then turns to Shigure and deliberately blows her alcoholic breath in his face. ]

You catch all that, Romeo? You know I'm intoxicated, right? If you try to take advantage of me, I'm afraid your father is going to outlive you.

[what_a_pain]

I'm not so sure saying anything to you right now is such a good idea.

And you might want to quit while you're ahead. We don't want a repeat of the ball..

[belfar_agent]

W-Why is everyone still mentioning that?! That was months ago! Besides, Agnes isn't so bad anymore...

[what_a_pain]

Oh, but it's was just so memorable is all. Don't worry too much about it. You know. "Bygones be bygones" or something.

[belfar_agent]

...

[ Decides to let him off the hook for now. She crosses her legs, resting her elbow on the bar counter with her chin on her hand. ]

You know what? Your stupid voice is grating my ears, I don't think I can listen to your secret.

[what_a_pain]

Really? That's too bad. Guess I'll have to save it for another day.

[Feels a wave of relief actually!]

[belfar_agent]

Still, I can't believe that old man was your... something... and now my boss!