@MyCatGinger@BrokenPromise@ThatCharacterMondatta's eye-lights rotated into a happy disposition when he heard Marianne's positive response to his offer.
"Yes, indeed. I am glad to see that you were not frightened by my...unusual appearance, haha." He gave a little laugh, and placed the tea on the table. Her smile was just the thing that Mondatta believed would help bring these people together, and overcome the tragic events they have had to experience thus far.
Mondatta was pouring some tea into Marianne's cup when she opened his own box, revealing a hat. He fist looked at Marianne when she spoke to him, and then at the hat, before giving a heart laugh.
"Ohhohhoo! Please, have no reason to feel indebted to me," he said while slowly shaking his palm.
"I'm afraid that such an item would not fit on my head. However, I am sure that there are some people here who would be delighted with a gift like that." Marianne then asked for him to accompany her, and he nodded in acceptance, putting his hands in his sleeves.
"Oh, I see. Marianne, you have no reason to worry; I have a way with the hearts of troubled men, hm hm~" He hummed to himself, and calmly followed after Marianne.
Mondatta blinked curiously when he arrived at the scene and observed the exchange between Davis, Calvin and Marianne. Fortunately, it was not as dire of a situation as the Infinite Herbalist made it seem.
"You have no reason to be afraid, Mister Ibbott; if it is necessary, we can have a private talk afterwards if you are discouraged to talk in a group. As long as I am here, I will not let anyone be hurt." Mondatta then listened intently as Davis took the role of the leading man, and shared to Marianne about their plight, with no details pulled.
"I can testify for what Mister Gallo has said, although I think it is not necessary; he is a kind and reliable man," he said while nodding his head once, his eye-lights shining happy.
He was surprised to see that Davis was holding Shona's E-handbook. But, as the Infinite Conquest himself explained, he did not break any rules. He put an arm to his chin in thinking fashion.
"I see. So Monokuma oversaw such a detail...Or was it planned all along? He has shown an unsettling amount of intelligence. And to see that intelligence used for such a malicious purpose...It is simply dreadful." The Infinite Monk nodded to Davis's suggestion.
"I concur. We should have everyone start searching immediately, and find a way out of here. Even though I believe nobody here is capable of committing murder, there is no telling what the bear will do next. For that purpose, we should try to escape. Oh, did you say something, Mary?"
@Mateotis@MeloMary's smile turned a bit awkward as she realized the lukewarm response her gift made. She thought the Infinite Politician would be thrilled to have anyone caring about him and paying attention to him, like she would be. Still, he accepted it without a fuss, and Mary felt accomplished with what she did.
"Yeah, I know it's not much...But hey, it's just like Iron Fist says: It's the thought that counts, right?" She said while nudging her shoulder on Mondatta, who seemed to ignore her.
Mary then realized her joke went nowhere, and she bit her lip in anxiety even more so when Cyrus brought "that" subject up. The Infinite Streamer gave a panicked giggle.
"He-Hey, It's all right. We're all a bit on edge here. And who wouldn't be? I mean, Shona died...That's messed up. And nobody has extra lives, it's 1cc or bust." Mary's smile faltered as she said it, and then brought it back.
"Anyway, what did you get from Kramokuma?"Mary scowled at the sight of the cigars.
"Oh no no no no no no. Where did you get that idea from? I'm a pure girl! Smoking would ruin my lungs, and even worse, my teeth." Then her eybrows furrowed.
"Hmm...You could try and give those to Davis. He seems like he would like it. Or actually, don't; he's polluted the air enough with his presence as he has." Having said that, Mary took a step away.
"Anyway, that's all I got for you today, Cyrio~ Catch ya later~" She then walked away, seeking a man who has promised her with a little bit of romantic assistance.
She found Daimyon talking to Noel, and she felt like simply staying nearby and eavesdropping on them, keeping her giggles to herself.
So Noly wasn't joking..., she thought to herself.
Mmmm, I'm actually feeling a bit jealous...Hey, I know! I'll test her, see if she's serious about this, and willing to fight for Daimy-doo~Mary soon bounced in, looking happy as ever, greeting both of them.
"Haii Nolyy, Hii Daimy-doo~"She went over to the man, and with a wide smile, spoke:
"I was passing by, and I couldn't help but hear how you two were planning to go to the casino..." She moved closer to him, putting a hand on his shoulder.
"...And I want you to go with me instead, Daimy-doo~" Then, with a curt smile, she sat sideways on Daimyon's lap, flapping her eyelashes at the Infinite Poet with her arm now over his shoulder.
"We could talk about that love letter~". She gave an amused glance at Noel, giving her a wink without Daimyon noticing.
"Also, I've played some games in my time, so I could help you...win some prizes~", she said with a surprisingly seductive tone.