Belated Birthday [MPC #33] [Mana]

"Eh, we're actually very late... perdóname," she muttered when most of them already in. "I'm fine, but there was a really really really really irksome hijo de puta-- whoops, lo siento. But basically there was a VVIP from Luminas asking for transport no matter what although señor Ilbert said no yesterday, and he said something about it will affect PROFIT business, so with much deliberation, we decided to let him board. Oh would you believe him? He was the most estúpido excuse of Digimon I ever saw if any! Just because he's some sort of big shot he asking why young master is employing me or Illum. He said 'we don't need any Child level cook that doesn't even could reach the pot without a stool or a mute Wizarmon' and tell him to toss me back to the desert or something. Not only that, he complained about señor Ilbert's speed. When he goes slow, he said we're lagging, when we goes fast, he said we're going too fast! Well I sure wanted to whip out my la chancla like how my ma did it to me and spank his oversized ass had I got the chance!"

Too many colorful words coming out from the Muchomon made both Ryu and Illum, the Wizarmon bartender blushed in both shame and horror. At least Ryu seem to handling Mana's hug better though. He hugs her tightly in return, then pat her back. Illum bowed respectfully at the rest then start signing.

["Would you two like to have some drink, ladies? I'm sure the waiting made you very perched. I've took some liberty and made you your usual drink. At it, we also have some snacks for you."]

...Waking up Ryouta, though, seemed to be some great deal of problem. He suddenly hugged Mana by her waist and looks as if he's having a nice dream when he did. Few more taps did him good though, and he woke up slowly.

"Mmmm, Mana?"

For many reason, compared to the VVIP, Rosa only thought of Suzuran's gesture as anything but irritating. In fact, she thought it was really cute. "Penny, Mi amiga!" Rosa chirped happily. "Of course he did! You wouldn't believe it! His face turned so red and it took Illum to stop him to not blast that VVIP out of the train right then. Seriously, you should have heard the interaction... He was so seething! He said that he employed me and Illum because we're qualified and passed all sort of interview. Many have no problem with us... but he said because he's a customer, he can say that he have problem with us! Honestly, at that moment, señora Isana came out of her quarter and just say...."

"[Kizuna Company  may refuse to give any sort of service to anyone, if they proved to be demeaning, insulting, physically hurting, showing bigoted behavior toward employee, owner, or other passenger. Abuse of status and phrase of 'Customer are God' will not be tolerated if the amount of entitlement beyond the limit of decent behavior. The contract may be terminated anytime if such thing happened]... which basically means "We can kick you from the train to the harsh ground below or even kill you in lawless land, because that's also in the law."

The one who said that is Isana. She came out of the next compartment and sat beside Ayaka, patting her hand. "Hello there, I hope I'm not too late, my dear children? I have to admit, I was the one who told Ryouta to held it a bit until we drop him in middle of the desert . See if he likes being Rosa for once."

It's no secret to everyone that Rosa was practically a beggar in Terminus due to her very poor background and the fact that she was theft when she came to that city in order to escape from some strong Digimon back in her home trying to control it. Illum on the other hand, was a mute entertainer that did magic tricks. His magic not that strong compared to other Wizarmon... speaking harshly, a dropout. Ryouta decided to employ both at first out of pity, but soon found out that they're actually very competent. Perhaps, their employment also something they have to thank to Grandpa Will, the mini Jyureimon who unfortunately have to be plagued by some sort of disease that made his growth rudimentary compared to most other Jyureimon. He's three meters at best, far smaller than most Jyureimon by half. The gardener felt some sort of camaraderie to the two and begged Ilbert and Ryouta to also gave them some chance.

Ryouta on talk about sleeping again, shook his head. "How can I sleep with such cute girl beside me here now?" he asked, playing with her hair lovingly, then pulling her close for a kiss on the lips. "Want something to drink or something to eat?"

Ilbert, to the glance, started his engine and flew toward the destination.

"Oh my," Isana doesn't seem to mind the slightest when Ayaka hugs her. She strokes the Kodamon's head affectionately, then turned to Suzuran. "Well, would Suzu want to hug Okaa-san too? I wouldn't mind to spoil you both, dear daughters..." but of course she chuckled at the end, knowing all too well that probably Suzuran would harrumphed at her. "Teasing aside, I've been fine. I hope you girls would find yourself in similar pleasantness.  There's nothing much better than enjoying slow day while basking in the sun and look at how it sets and night come."

Of course Ryouta hugged Mana back, chuckling at the words of the girl. "Coffee, eh? Nah, you're like sugar, I guess, but diet sugar that would be fine for me to eat until I'm full... or maybe more like sugar that I can't get enough of? You know how strict my diet is~" he planted a kiss on her forehead, then turned her around to hug her on the waist, nuzzling her cheek and finally put her on his lap. For some strange reason, the chair is fine with 110kg person weight, added with Mana's own. It's a bit unreal, but that's Ilbert's chair for you he guess.

"Please, don't go on showing that sort behavior in public," Isana joked lightly. "But I do admit that you two are cute. Say, why don't you move to observation deck? The stars are beautiful tonight. I think there will be a small asteroid shower."

"Really?"

"I mean it. Go on ahead, you two."

"Oh my, such a pity. Very well then. What if I hug you myself?" she asked in return, teasing her. Apparently since the rebirth, Isana's personality swings back and forth between serious and teasing, and cruel and merciful. The duality was odd, but her biggest nature is probably her fierce dislike toward any destruction or battle. Her tactics become revolving around tiring the enemy out with poisons. 'Waiting till someone destroy themselves' is how she rolls.

"However, it's certainly such a good thing that looks like the time has been favorable for you all," Isana spoke kindly, yet she looked at the couple that decided to go to the other compartment.

"...That sort of flirting was rockier than road in Dark Area, though. Sweetener? Oh for love of Digital Gods. I know he meant like... corn sugar or something but that was disgusting even to me. I need to teach that boy how to be more suave with his words. Ah, I need to do something too. Ilbert, is Will still back there?"

"Yes, Madam."

"Very well, tell him to... do it."

In that compartment, Ryouta's face bleached momentarily when he heard that it was made by her, but laughed when she said that she's doing the decoration instead. He guess even if she's the one that made it, he'll make sure that he'll eat it... afterall, it's such a pity if it got wasted.

"Thank you,Mana... I never thought... well, how to say this... I also---"

Suddenly, the compartment light turned off slowly... and replacing it are glowing flowers that seem to glow along with the stars. A cake rested on a table, probably better than hers--or more correctly, yeah, much better than hers aesthetically. Ryouta is son of a pastry chef afterall.

"...Looks like we have same thing in mind! Happy birthday for you too, beloved..."

Ryouta leaned in for a kiss, then blows the candle on his cake. This is great. un.

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