Surely not. It isn't proper cultivator behavior to turn away someone in need. [and yes, food definitely counts, even if it's someone who hasn't struggled with that, either. noctium provides its residents with just about anything they need, but it doesn't mean they aren't someone who might need help in some sense.

this is also true; what's the point of throwing a party if you can't invite many people, right? (small get-togethers are also okay too, just different when compared to what they're currently talking about.)

sizhui will stay leaned against his father's shoulder for however long he's allowed, not quite drifting off, although his voice has softened somewhat compared to the higher-energy responses he'd been giving earlier during mealtime.] Ah, yes, I do suppose there's that. [it's been a while since the last ‘party’, hasn't it? was the masquerade the last one? haah, he doesn't quite remember, but.] Not much? I've seen a few birthdays on the network, most of people asking what they can do for their friends... No weddings, I don't think, and I've not seen anyone celebrate anything from back home.