[ to say he doesn't like the answer is an understatement, but truth be told, aether's somehow no longer surprised. what's actually surprising is the fact that lumine has been hiding this from him all this time when she used to be more open about her relationships with people. and really, that's what's annoying him the most.

lumine, on the other hand, looks infuriated, her expression utterly unhappy about that revelation. she rolls her eyes, asking for another cup of tea. making it piping hot, she says, just in case she throws it at someone.

is he the person you were with when you said you're going out for dinner? ]

Honestly, it's none of your business who I'm having dinner with, Aether. I don't ask you who you're hooking up with when you go on your business trips.

[ that's because there's none, lu! another eyeroll. you can just tell me the truth next time, you know. ]

... Are we done here?