[Sitting on the edge of the Koi pond, Diva held up one of Conrad's cats. It had struggled, but Diva's hold had remained tight as she left her closest of a room Conrad kept, now it hug limply from the palm of her hand, spent. Cuddling into it's warmth, Diva flicked some of the water with a toe, disturbing the koi.]


[Perhaps the kitty was hungry?]

Um… Red? Are you okay? You haven't been home all day!

[silence]

Has anyone seen Red?

[ The call to Lyle had been simple enough. "I have those things for Frederick. I'm coming over later to drop them off." Though it sounded like a casual request to meet up, there was none of his usual formalities. No "are you busy"? There was no question in his tone. He was dropping by.

Of course, Lyle would have no idea what his brother was talking about, but he wasn't exactly lying. As a cover, he lugged a duffel bag over his shoulder, with various tech gear stowed inside. Neil knocked on the door to the house his brother shared with Anew, idly hoping that she wasn't around. There was no good way to ask his brother to have her vacate the premises; not without seeming suspicious...

The less people that knew about this, the smoother things would go. ]

Good evening, my fellow deviants!

Is there anyone around here easily amused by menial tasks? For some reason, I have a surplus of those.

Naturally, the only compensation would be your own satisfaction. It seems Acumen doesn't believe in offering research budgets.

[Alois looks to be in a happy mood as the video switches on. He's surrounded by red paper and is cutting out a heart seemingly oblivious to the fact that the video is recording but this is no accidental video. He grins as he finishes cutting out the heart, holding it up proudly.]

I never really celebrated Valentine's Day before, this should be fun right? [he cheerfully cuts right through the paper heart with a giggle and a huge grin before the scissors are put down and he starts shredding it into small pieces with delight]

Ok, so what kinds of gifts are given on this stupid holiday? I think I may have a couple very special someones this year!

[He laughs as he tosses the pieces of paper up into the air, letting it all fall around him] Oh Ciel, you're getting me something for Valentine's right? You don't have to tell me what it is now but maybe just a small hint?

( A dream is a wish your heart makes~ )
[Video]

[The video clicks on to see a familiar, but vastly changed face with the same dark eyes and shaggy hair. The eyes are wide and confused, there's a tenseness to the features, pinched.]

What happened?! N-No one said drinking alcohol would make me turn into an adult!

{OOC: Canon-update! Alma's memories are coming to him now, so expect some confusion and big mood swings. Action open to Team Free Will household and a few others like Yu.}