[Ken hasn't attended a party someone personally invited him to since Hibiki's when they'd all been aged down to children, but his approach for it hasn't really changed since then. Scrounge up a nice present for the person who invited him, drag Chikusa along, and be far too excited over the prospect of cake.
When he'd been younger, he'd been less confident and not as good of a thief as he is now, so he hadn't been able to bring Hibiki anything spectacular. As a teenager, though, he has more resources - and Nanako's been nice to him in ways that make him want to do nice things back, so he's been using those resources to get her the nicest things he can that he thinks she'll like.
Of course, he doesn't know a whole lot about girls in general, or young girls in particular. But the fact that she's young does kind of help; after all, Ken figures, what kid doesn't look toys and sweets? So he's gotten her both. What's more, he actually bought them like a responsible person! Because stolen gifts might get her in trouble, and also a snatch and run might damage the things he wants to get her. (Of course, the money he used to buy it was definitely stolen, but...look, there's only so much you can ask of Ken. It's not like he has a job.)
He'd found some cute macarons in a sweet shop, and a stuffed animal he thinks Nanako might like. He's tucked both in a bag and made his way to the party, with Chikusa trailing along behind him. And as soon as they arrive, he makes a beeline for Nanako; hopefully she's not talking to anyone, because Ken's going to interrupt without a single thought if she is.]
I found some stuff laying around, byon. [And he holds out the bag to her. It's...not a party bag. It's just a big brown shopping bag. Ken apparently knows gifts should be wrapped in boxes or put in bags, but understands the letter of the law better than the spirit.] We don't need it, so since it's your birthday you can have it if you want, I guess.
[He's trying very hard to look casual and disinterested. But Nanako is a smart little girl; no one, especially someone like Ken, has brand new plush toys and cute, fresh macarons just lying around. Ken is just being a Dumb Boy. Besides, anyone can tell that he's more invested in this than he lets on - whereas he showed up unkempt and unwashed to Amaterasu's party, he's actually freshly bathed for this.]
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[Ken isn't exactly at home at a beautiful temple like this, or at a little girl's birthday party, but the double-edged blessing of his animalistic nature is that he doesn't really perceive social niceties or the awkwardness that comes with not conforming to them. Others might be cognizant of his sticking out like a sore thumb, a teenage punk surrounded by happiness in soft pastels, but Ken seems perfectly comfortable. What's more, he's actually on his very best behavior today; despite longing looks at the dessert table, he's restrained himself to only three cupcakes, and hasn't been particularly messy.
Still, his overall social skills aren't much better than usual, so you may find yourself being openly stared at by a curious dog. Ken really doesn't know who else knows Nanako, and he's surveying the crowd.]
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[Ken hasn't attended a party someone personally invited him to since Hibiki's when they'd all been aged down to children, but his approach for it hasn't really changed since then. Scrounge up a nice present for the person who invited him, drag Chikusa along, and be far too excited over the prospect of cake.
When he'd been younger, he'd been less confident and not as good of a thief as he is now, so he hadn't been able to bring Hibiki anything spectacular. As a teenager, though, he has more resources - and Nanako's been nice to him in ways that make him want to do nice things back, so he's been using those resources to get her the nicest things he can that he thinks she'll like.
Of course, he doesn't know a whole lot about girls in general, or young girls in particular. But the fact that she's young does kind of help; after all, Ken figures, what kid doesn't look toys and sweets? So he's gotten her both. What's more, he actually bought them like a responsible person! Because stolen gifts might get her in trouble, and also a snatch and run might damage the things he wants to get her. (Of course, the money he used to buy it was definitely stolen, but...look, there's only so much you can ask of Ken. It's not like he has a job.)
He'd found some cute macarons in a sweet shop, and a stuffed animal he thinks Nanako might like. He's tucked both in a bag and made his way to the party, with Chikusa trailing along behind him. And as soon as they arrive, he makes a beeline for Nanako; hopefully she's not talking to anyone, because Ken's going to interrupt without a single thought if she is.]
I found some stuff laying around, byon. [And he holds out the bag to her. It's...not a party bag. It's just a big brown shopping bag. Ken apparently knows gifts should be wrapped in boxes or put in bags, but understands the letter of the law better than the spirit.] We don't need it, so since it's your birthday you can have it if you want, I guess.
[He's trying very hard to look casual and disinterested. But Nanako is a smart little girl; no one, especially someone like Ken, has brand new plush toys and cute, fresh macarons just lying around. Ken is just being a Dumb Boy. Besides, anyone can tell that he's more invested in this than he lets on - whereas he showed up unkempt and unwashed to Amaterasu's party, he's actually freshly bathed for this.]
B - OTA
[Ken isn't exactly at home at a beautiful temple like this, or at a little girl's birthday party, but the double-edged blessing of his animalistic nature is that he doesn't really perceive social niceties or the awkwardness that comes with not conforming to them. Others might be cognizant of his sticking out like a sore thumb, a teenage punk surrounded by happiness in soft pastels, but Ken seems perfectly comfortable. What's more, he's actually on his very best behavior today; despite longing looks at the dessert table, he's restrained himself to only three cupcakes, and hasn't been particularly messy.
Still, his overall social skills aren't much better than usual, so you may find yourself being openly stared at by a curious dog. Ken really doesn't know who else knows Nanako, and he's surveying the crowd.]