Entry #A-12: "Assimilation" [February 13, Audio]

[dead_black_eyes]

[A smooth, soft voice can be heard over the networks.]

I'm getting the feeling that this consumer-driven holiday invented by greetings-card companies is more of an affair in Death City than it was in my own world.

While I don't approve of holidays cashing in by making people feel obligated to buy things for others, I don't have a problem if people feel obligated to buy things for me.

There are some stores selling fine chocolates. I like these in particular, so... as a true gourmand and an expert at gauging human emotions, I will give you excellent, informed romantic advice in exchange for any of the following.

[TEXT]

1. Creme buttermints (package of 12)
2. Vanilla caramel truffles (package of 16)
3. Milk fudge squares (NO NUTS, package of 8)
4. Hand-dipped marshmallow dream bars (package of 2)
5. Cotton-candy heart sticks (package of 1, the most cost-effective option)
6. Belgian nougat sprinkled in gold leaf (package of 1, the least cost-effective option but I'll certainly notice you.)
7. Candied orange slices (Package of 10)

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Comments

[voice | private]

[want_the_world]

[Maybe Mello let the conversation go this way because he feels unsure, and hates it, and doesn't know what to do with it.

Maybe he'd never, ever admit that to L.]

How does two packages sound?

[voice | private]

[dead_black_eyes]

Better than one, and not nearly as good as five?

[voice | private]

[want_the_world]

Three. That's my final offer.

[Trying to keep his smile from his voice.]

[voice | private]

[dead_black_eyes]

Four.

Re: [voice | private]

[want_the_world]

[Damn it, L.]

Fine.

[voice | private]

[dead_black_eyes]

Don't sound so reluctant. Even I can't eat all that in one sitting.

[voice | private]

[want_the_world]

Heh, that would be the mother of all sugar highs.

[See? He's getting better at this friends thing. He thinks.]

[voice | private]

[dead_black_eyes]

So, in short, make sure that two of the four boxes are something you'll eat.

[voice | private]

[want_the_world]

Yes, sir.

[There's a grin in his voice.]