Wow. [Is that a glint of admiration in her wee protege's eyes? He'll never tell. But it might be a little obvious that he's already picturing what it might be like drinking at that age - only two years to go, right? Some people don't even wait that long. Hell, he's heard stories of his own classmates bragging about getting into their fathers' stash and whatnot. Not for him. He actually liked getting good grades, and even if it's different here as far as schooling goes... well. Raising Lightning's ire isn't exactly territory he wants to venture on.

Although then again, it would most likely be Zack who would get the brunt of it... no, no. Hope's not that much of a schemer. Yet.]

You're right. It's not really worth it, huh. I guess I'll wait until I'm seventeen.

[Hope laughs lightly.]

Besides, I don't want to spend my birthday dragging idiots home. Even if it is just another day. I guess I'll let Aerith do that.