By the time they're set to meet one another, Gai finds himself firmly on the more unpopular side of the rumors: Lilia is absolutely older than he looks. By how much, he can't say, but if any doubt existed on that front, it's gone with the flurry of images Lilia sends his way.

Again, it's nothing he minds--the longer-lived Lilia is, the more he may know about Gai's goal. And so he shows up at Lilia's quarters with five minutes to spare, knocking lightly, then offering a small bow before entering. Another mention of Malleus. He notes that for later--the two are definitely close.

The first thing he notes are the instruments. "Ah. You're a musician, senpai?" He's fairly sure that's a bagpipe, which is comical, but he tucks the laughter behind a curious glance, setting his bag down on Lilia's bed.