Dinner!

[the_great_sage]

[Well, after a slightly *cough* delayed arrival I am finally seated at the dinner table. The seating layout is quite intriguing, it seems almost everyone is seated opposite their doubles...an interesting choice.] *peers at his own double across the table

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[maou_cupid]

[Turns from his conversations with Morgif and T-Zhou to see that his double has arrived. And, more importantly, so has the food. He has just started to eat when he notices that his double is not the only one to have arrived.

The food turns to ash in his mouth and he chokes.]

Two of them? Well, I knew this would happen. It is just a passing worry...I will endure it.

[reaches for a glass of water and nods politely to the other other-Edwyn.]

[the_great_sage]

*looks up at the sound of choking to see what must be Alarik's double staring at him in wide-eyed shock. The other Maou nods to him and proceeds to gulp down the entire glass of water to clear his throat*

Are you alright?

[maou_cupid]

[sips at the water and manages a more genuine smile. Every single mental block and barrier has snapped into place - being flanked by two not-Edwyns and a not-himself is making his skin crawl and suddenly he's not hungry at all.]

It is nothing. [smilesmilesmile] Forgive me, I don't believe we have been formally introduced. You must be this world's Sage.

[holds out a hand]

[the_great_sage]

Indeed, I am. *wide grin* You must be the 'other' Shinou *reaches over the table to shake his hand* Murata Ken, pleased to make your acquaintance!

Interesting, he's pulled his shields up so tight I can feel them without even trying. Not that I would try to pry without good reason, but still...it is something to take note of. Just what is he trying to hide, I wonder?

[yestyebejudged]

*his mood lightened considerably by the food and Edwyn's gentle rebuke, he settles into his meal pleasantly enough, sampling each of the new flavors with what could almost, but not quite, be a smile on his face*