We return to the Mansion at the time of Leopold and Marielle's departure. Everette watches broodingly as the lord and lady drive off.Everette: There she goes.
He doesn't let it get him down for the whole evening, however. Even Brooding Grumps know how to have fun!Everette: Take that!
Meanwhile, the other bachelors quietly enjoy their downtime in their own ways.Dominic: Old Leo's not the only guy around here that knows how to cook!
Nathaniel: Aahhh. Now this is luxury.
Dimitri:
(humming softly along with the music)
Meanwhile, the epic water balloon fight continues into the (later) evening.Everette: Here's a green one that matches you exactly! It'll look perfect when it splatters into you!
Talus: Caught it!
Talus: You know, I believe it will look much more suitable on you.
Everette: What? How--
Everette: All right, you win this time, troll. But next time, no mercy!
Talus: I will keep that in mind.
What could Dominic be asking Platinum that makes her react so strongly?Platinum: Um, no.
Platinum: Wow.
And Kenshin continues to practise his Charisma as well as attempt to befriend Everette. They have some things in common that provide interesting conversational topics. Everette is tired from the water balloon fight, but always willing to have a civil chat with a genteel fellow on his favourite topics.Kenshin: Mr Dojo, sir, I have noted you to be an exceptionally well-dressed man.
(He graciously ignores the current moment.) I wonder if perhaps you might be able to give me some advice regarding my own dress?
Everette: Well, I'm honoured to be asked, young man! I must say, I think you could pull off a bow tie most dashingly. I'd be happy to recommend one, should you be so inclined.
Everette: However, I must insist you stay away from a monocle. It's just too much, you understand. After all, you're not a butler!
Kenshin: Ah yes, I see. Bow tie, yes, monocle no. Thank you very much.
Everette: Now, I'm given to understand you are quite gifted with the video games!
Kenshin: Ah, you have heard about my quest!
Kenshin: My father was very strict and focused, and we did not have access to such things during my younger years. Consequently, I am now fascinated by the whole thing and I intend to master every game that I can.
Everette: Well, my boy, I rather think on the whole you are a poised young man with a lot of potential. Your determination does me great good to see. I wish you the best of luck in your quest.
Kenshin: Thank you, sir!
Everette: Now, my passion has always been photography. I was quite the photographer in my youth, and I must say I have only improved in the intervening years!
Kenshin
(thinking): What an opportunity I have now to listen to this man speak!
Everette
(thinking): He's a good kid, that one. A fine young man indeed.
Kenshin
(thinking): This whole experience has been such a one for learning. The fascinating people I have met here!
And now, back to the one-on-one date between Leopold and Marielle with Dinner, Part I.
