[She lets the contact last a while longer while she schemes. The seeds of an idea are beginning to form in Rita's head, but it's going to take a lot of work, a few favors, and plenty of luck if she's going to pull it off.]

Hey, Hayate. Would... you mind if I came to visit for your birthday? Probably nothing fancy, but we can celebrate, at least. I'm sure some of the others on the community would be willing to come by, too. [Rita is trying very hard not to think about the fact that Hayate might not have another birthday coming after this one.]