So bright... Looking at her felt like staring at the sun. Sera had always been the gloomy one, as was I... As were most of our siblings really... But not Dia. No matter how and where she lived, she always had that lovely, radiant cheer plastered across her face. So long as you gave her something to eat of course,
"Give you a full course meal and you're happy huh...? Just like that?", I ask her, almost playfully, admiting her humming tune as the waiter brings the next round of food. It's an all you can eat buffet, so neither of us will hold back, but... No matter how much I eat, she'll always eat twice that and then more.
Then again, I doubt i'll lose to her by that much today. I havent eaten anything decent since breakfast, and i've had this aching in my stomach ever since we finished this mission. With fork and knife yet in hand, I await the last round, and before long, a good long chug of water signals both our meals being over:
"Ah... That hit the spot...", unlike her, my tone's almost melancholic, monotone, though i must have been smiling at some point. Not that i dont like being with her, quite the opposite... But im content just looking at her; in a way, being here with her is my idea of paradise, "Oh...? Why are you thanking me...? Well, you're welcome.", i tilt my head, confused; i may have treated her, but keeping your family fed is only natural right?
Still, nothing beats actually having money to pay for your food, instead of running away with your stomach full. A handful of jewels pays for the meal, and before long, we're on our way:
"So, did you find something about the next job?", I inquire, standing up from my seat
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