Homecoming

"So we'll pick up the food, eat on the way to grab whatever you need, & then head back to my room."
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A"I just...I didn't want to...I didn't mean...."

S"Not to interrupt this scintillating conversation, but I'm going to actually go order something. Does anyone else want to do that?"

"I'll go with you," Mortal said, standing.

Taiyo: "Um...sure."

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The two finish their drinks, pay their bill and head out.

Astarte also stood up.

Noct wasn't going to chase Astarte to the bar, so she just chilled out where she was, nursing her drink.

~Flash-Forward~

*Euryale is up long after Taiyo has fallen asleep clinging to her. She stares at the ceiling, glad that she's safe, but still...something's missing.*
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*A bunch of asshats in various stages of inebriation are making their way home. Astarte grabs everyone's attention & says that she sees Stefan reflected in the moonlight. Senthose starts to run after him, but when they catch up, he is confused. He points out that it's a new moon, & that he'd never ran ahead. Everyone backs up his story, & Mortal suggests that she's drunk from her 6 drinks. When Astarte protests that she's only had 2, everyone backs Mortal up. Eventually, they just resolve not to talk about it anymore, & go home.*