[ he's picking a random day, pretty much... he has no way of knowing what time of the year it currently is. ]
No need - I intend for it to be a small affair, nothing more than a little celebration with gifts. All I ask is that you think of something to give to him.
[ he could be evasive about this, but something about Minato makes him let down his guard more than he usually does - he's easy to talk to, and he trusts that he won't go spreading Akechi's secrets around, too. ]
I'll tell you honestly: I spoke to him the eve the stars came back, and he told me that he had not ever celebrated it before. As both a Gentleman Thief and as simply poor Arsène, I couldn't let such a sad story pass me by.
[Lupin is a good boy who knows how a Social Link should act.]
He's never celebrated his birthday before...
[Why not? Minato has to wonder, and honestly, with some of what he's heard from Akechi before, he's starting to piece together a picture of Akechi's past.
But.
It doesn't matter. Until Akechi tells him for himself, he won't do much more than that.]
That's a really good reason. Thanks for telling me, Lupin-san. That just means we definitely have to make this into the bed birthday party we can.
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Well.
Anything works for him, honestly. A random birthday party sounds fun.]
Got it. He won't hear anything about it from me. Do you need any help with setting it up, Lupin-san?
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No need - I intend for it to be a small affair, nothing more than a little celebration with gifts. All I ask is that you think of something to give to him.
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Sounds good to me. I'll make sure to have something for him.
Out of curiosity, why are you setting this up for Akechi-san? It's a really nice idea.
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I'll tell you honestly: I spoke to him the eve the stars came back, and he told me that he had not ever celebrated it before. As both a Gentleman Thief and as simply poor Arsène, I couldn't let such a sad story pass me by.
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He's never celebrated his birthday before...
[Why not? Minato has to wonder, and honestly, with some of what he's heard from Akechi before, he's starting to piece together a picture of Akechi's past.
But.
It doesn't matter. Until Akechi tells him for himself, he won't do much more than that.]
That's a really good reason. Thanks for telling me, Lupin-san. That just means we definitely have to make this into the bed birthday party we can.
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[He's gotta go figure out a PRESENT, and it's a nice thing to focus on, really.]