Open Post: Who invented this calendar anyway?

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How unfortunate.

Yes, Grantaire was fully aware that the year being longer at the mansion would logically cause seasons to drift when someone kept track of the old calendar, or at least what had been pinned down as the old calendar for convenience sake, which was almost necessary when people's arrivals weren't necessarily tied to the day they left. He hadn't given it too much thought last year, when his birthday, such that it was, arrived in spring like he was used to.

Dark, though, was unfortunate. Not inappropriate for the next notable anniversary coming up, but for this one, not at all. Of course, it wasn't as if he would have been planning much in the way of an event, Dark or no, but it would have been nice to treat himself to something or other, regardless.

Instead, he has installed himself in the game room, where he is carefully balancing dominoes on their ends to make a domino rally on the billiards table. It's a nice large flat surface, so it should work nicely. Have to keep entertained somehow.

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"I'm glad you like it."

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"I do. Thank you for... all of this, really."

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"Well, when I realized your birthday coincided with Dark, I couldn't very well not set something aside." Because she's Susan, her tone sounds slightly scolding.

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"Truly the mansion's mistress of foresight. I commend you."

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"I'm pleased you like it."

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"I'd say again that you didn't have to, but I'm sure you already know that and decided to do it anyway. So instead I'll say... would you like to share some of my spoils?"

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Susan hesitates for a moment. "If you're certain you'd like to share."

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"Of course I am! Bread, cheese, and wine are all infinitely better when shared."

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"Well, then. I shan't take much convincing."

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"Kitchen down the hall, then? Actual dishes would probably be better to eat from."

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"If you insist," with a slight smile.

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"Oh, I rarely insist on anything. We could eat off of a chessboard instead, but wineglasses may be slightly harder to come by."

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"I've never had a problem with drinking straight from the bottle," says Susan, "but I suppose we might as well be civilized."

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He pulls out the bottle of wine and wiggles it demonstrably. "I can still grab a chessboard."

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Susan laughs, briefly but genuinely. "Perhaps a plate is in order," she says, and adds, hopefully, "I shouldn't want food to get in the way of a rousing chess match."

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"I suppose that makes sense," he says with an exaggerated sigh. "Under most circumstances, I would trust the mansion's capability of providing another chessboard, but this is certainly not most situations. Chess and snacks, then?"

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"That sounds ever so lovely," Susan says, venturing a smile.

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"Excellent. I can go grab some dishes, then."

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"Perfect."

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"If you'd like, you can set the board while I'm gone. If not, also fine." He darts out of the room to go get some plates.