[Dinner is over and it's time to fully comprehend everything that's been said. You're stuck in this school whether you like it or not, but that doesn't mean you can't... try to enjoy yourself while you're here.
[Even when she isn't trying to sneak she manages to be sneaky. Perks of a darker color scheme and lighter steps, and also an illustrious career of accidentally pretending to be a ghost sometimes. These things happen.]
It is strange.
[Though she declares that with, seemingly, mostly true neutrality. She does seem to still be evaluating his stage presence, or just him.]
Well, it's the calm before the near inevitable storm, it would seem. Keeping an eye out now for things we can use to our advantage later seems like the best way to spend our excessive free time.
[ His head tilts slightly to the side as he smiles down at her from his center-stage spot. ]
I haven't caught your name yet. Would you be so kind as to drop it? ☆
The calm before the storm... it feels like that. Do you want to use everyone you watch?
[Still in that cool, neutral voice, like she's spotted a particularly interesting painting or perhaps an unusual bit of foliage in the abundance invading the insides of this building. His smile gets a blink and then the same steady stare.]
... Misaki Mei. It's probably not a useful name to you.
[There's something a touch lighter about it, but that's all.]
Ohh, Misaki-san! It has a lovely ring to it. I suspect you've overheard mine already, but I shall state it once more for good measure! Saegusa Ibara of Shuuetsu Academy. It is my sincere pleasure to meet you!
[ After taking a somewhat exaggerated bow, he settles back into a cooler demeanor himself. ]
...To answer your question: Not necessarily, but that's part of what the preliminary observation is for. On that front, might I suggest pooling our resources?
how dare u beat me at my own pun game
It is strange.
[Though she declares that with, seemingly, mostly true neutrality. She does seem to still be evaluating his stage presence, or just him.]
There isn't much else to do.
8)
[ His head tilts slightly to the side as he smiles down at her from his center-stage spot. ]
I haven't caught your name yet. Would you be so kind as to drop it? ☆
no subject
[Still in that cool, neutral voice, like she's spotted a particularly interesting painting or perhaps an unusual bit of foliage in the abundance invading the insides of this building. His smile gets a blink and then the same steady stare.]
... Misaki Mei. It's probably not a useful name to you.
[There's something a touch lighter about it, but that's all.]
no subject
[ After taking a somewhat exaggerated bow, he settles back into a cooler demeanor himself. ]
...To answer your question: Not necessarily, but that's part of what the preliminary observation is for. On that front, might I suggest pooling our resources?