You almost make it sound like I have to be like everyone else.

( the truth of the matter is - there's truly nothing he so wants from rufus, aside from getting to know him, reading the kind of person he is. maybe a contact, maybe networking. nothing so physical or material, nor anything so immediate. instead, there's a particular amusement in this subtle game they play, of people who walk the same walk of life, at least before they were brought here.

evil corporations, etc. aventurine takes a sip of his drink, unconcerned. )

Hm~ But I will indulge you. Perhaps I'm looking for entertainment. Like you said, some things do come too much in excess, and we strive for things shinier and newer each and every time. Maybe I simply lament we didn't get to speak much at Wriothesley's birthday party. Is that not enough?