"I..."  Kechara started.  Then, out of respect and affection for Yifa, she stopped what she had to say, reducing what might have been an incoming tirade to a single comment.  "You just always have to manipulate things, don't you?"  Seeker simply smiled demurely.  "Of course.  I<em>am</em>a Sidereal after all.  It comes with the territory, along with a lot of other perks and drawbacks."<br/><br/>Kechara turned her attention to Yifa.  "Yes, dinner is almost ready.  I'm putting the touches on dessert...but I suppose that can wait."  And despite having no clothes on, the Chosen of Secrets performed an admirable curtsy.  "Of course.  All I require is the instrument itself to play."  The retainers called in, a couple of them stared for a handful of moments at the naked Sidereal Exalt, but with Yifa's presence, they didn't press too much.<br/><br/>Soon enough, dinner was being served, while the bare Seeker played for the crowd gathered around the table for Yifa's birthday dinner.