Happy(?) hour (D1, ME)

[Soshi Kioku]

The woman considers the girl's answer for a long while, almost as if weighing something in it. Finally, she shoots her a grin.

"Well, that's bold, Sumiko-san!", she says simply as she sets her glass on the table and gestures towards Rie asking for her bill.

"In the world of dreams... if you probe enough, I'm quite sure you'll find some sort of unknown to pique your curiosity", she says with another half-smile. "While that doesn't happen... well, if you're interested in the 'not so well-known', the Sanctuary might have something for you", she adds.

Then, reaching for a card on an internal pocket in the black and deep-red she has over her dress. "If you visit and want a few tips on some of the most interesting or different creatures, drop me a message. Maybe I could even find the time for a short walk while I'm not handling our little brood", she adds with a smile that, for once, looks slightly happier.

[Susumu Sumiko]

"You make it sound like a challenge Kioku-sama" Sumiko said with a small chuckle, accepting the card with a nod "but I'm sure if it exists I'll locate it. I'll let you know if that happens.

She looked at the card for a few moments.

"I'll send you a message when I visit. I had intended to visit anyway, but now I have even more reason to" she looked back at the woman with a smile "thank you Kioku-sama, for both the card and the company. Oh and the lover" she held up the empty glass with a laugh "it has been a wonderful evening."

[Soshi Kioku]

"Oh, not so much a challenge as a statement, Sumiko-san. I'm sure you'll find at least something of your interest."

She then nods to the girl with a grin. "I'm glad you enjoyed him, at least a bit!"

Then, more seriously and with a slight bow. "Thanks for your pleasant company as well, Sumiko-san. I'll be waiting for your message, then."

(/scene? )

[Susumu Sumiko]

Sumiko returned the bow.

"I'll be in contact soon I assure you. Have a lovely rest of your night! I think I'll take a walk back to the embassy, it's a nice evening and it helps me learn my way. Until next time Kioku-sama" she smiled brightly at the woman, then took a few steps back and turned to head out of the sake house and off home...or embassyhome at least.

/exit and scene (thank you for the thread )