[ that's... a little surprising, but certainly not in a bad way. it's actually somewhat relieving to know that he can rely on Dia when he's not around, even if it's only for small things like straightened collars. ]
In that case, I'm in your debt.
[ he considers saying that it wasn't necessary, but in a way, it may have been. he and Dia are similar in more ways than he first thought. ]
I'm still catching up on what I missed, but I'm certainly well. My birthday is among what I missed, but I'm in no rush to make up for it.
Fond of us? [ there's a chuckle on his side of the connection. ] I'm glad we've made such a good impression. I'm certain I speak for both of us when I say the feeling is mutual.
[ Dia is hardworking, polite, and passionate about her interests. all of those are traits that both he and Ignis hold to a high standard. ]
Well, yes of course. The two of you are always kind and courteous to me. You listen, you're there when I need it... how could I not be fond of you two?
[Imagine Dia in a Will Smith pose shouting MY DADS, and that is how the story goes for her for them.]
You're too kind. We're more than happy to have you around.
[ that's one more for the daughter counter- at this point, Steven isn't fighting it. he sighs, but the emotional tone of their link is positive rather than negative. ]
Then I only ask that however you choose to commemorate it remains small-scale.
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In that case, I'm in your debt.
[ he considers saying that it wasn't necessary, but in a way, it may have been. he and Dia are similar in more ways than he first thought. ]
I'm still catching up on what I missed, but I'm certainly well. My birthday is among what I missed, but I'm in no rush to make up for it.
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[To her it was necessary. That was that, and she would put her foot down otherwise.]
We could still celebrate it, you know.
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[ Dia is hardworking, polite, and passionate about her interests. all of those are traits that both he and Ignis hold to a high standard. ]
It isn't necessary, I assure you.
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[Imagine Dia in a Will Smith pose shouting MY DADS, and that is how the story goes for her for them.]
And what if I say it is?
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[ that's one more for the daughter counter- at this point, Steven isn't fighting it. he sighs, but the emotional tone of their link is positive rather than negative. ]
Then I only ask that however you choose to commemorate it remains small-scale.