Tala's POV:
"Laxus, your birthday's coming up soon enough. What's your plan?" "I just plan to celebrate it with my friends, Mom."
"Celebrate it with your friends? What were you thinking? You thought for a second that I will allow you to celebrate your birthday alone with your friends? Ridiculous."
"Bakit, Mom? Am I not allowed to get to decide what I want to do on my birthday? I'm f*****g old enough to decide for myself, Mom, stop. You just want me to have a grand celebration party so that you can invite your people that I don't even know."
"Watch your words, Mister! Do you want to get yourself into trouble again? Try me, Laxus. Try me this time around at talagang makikita mo ang hinahanap mo."
"Kailan ka ba hindi nasunod? Tsk."
"Well, it's good to know at least that you're aware of
