( flattery will get you everywhere, wataru. even the weird kind. their family portrait is sure to be the most popular christmas card of the year. rei only pauses to lay his fingertips on the arm of the throne, briefly testing the wood. once it fails to immediately crumble under his touch, he's satisfied enough to climb on. )

Though it may be a bit late, are you sure this is safe, young miss? I hear these sorts of contraptions have the power to capture your soul along with your visage...

( — said with the perfect timing for the camera to flash, as he's halfway to sitting down. hmm. )