No no, I really do mean it! I would certainly be happy if you did come to the party... but, like I said, I'll also respect your decision not to go. Parties are supposed to have an enjoyable taste, but if being there makes you feel uncomfortable, then you shouldn't be forced to attend solely for the sake of making other people happy.

[...Which, is probably a weird thing to hear from Cilan considering the amount of shit he puts up with just for keeping some of his friends here happy, but as far as attending parties go, he is being honest about that at least.]

That said... I do have something to ask of you, if you don't mind.