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[dontthinkaboutelephants]

Who: Syeira, Arthur, anyone who's friends with Syeira!
Broadcast: none
Action: at the Space bar on the Iskaulit
When: today at 6pm

Arthur's set up the Space bar with handmade decorations, streamers, and a sign that neatly spells out 'Happy Birthday, Syeira'. Of course there's the bar, where you can buy drinks. Nami's probably here somewhere to ask permission.

But there's also a beverage table, with neat little labels for the punch, water, and free alcoholic beverages. There's also a nice heap of finger foods: crackers, dips, sandwiches, whatever Arthur could trade for or buy for the party.

There's a table set up for card games, a small area for dancing to the music that's playing in the background, and some tables in the corners for the less sociable.

All bards and the musically-inclined are encouraged to play and sing. Heck, maybe you can get Syeira to sing for everyone!

Arthur's set up a game of passing the orange, too, because evidently he gets his party ideas from classic movies. For those unaware, you're supposed to form two lines, each line being a team. You have to start with the orange tucked under your chin, and must pass it to the next person, until the last person, no matter where the orange rolls to. What an excellent way to awkwardly meet someone!

Don't forget cake! How did Arthur manage to find enough ingredients for cake? Who knows, but it's just a small sheet cake, vanilla. He did his best. It tastes decent, at least.

And there's a pile of presents on a table in the corner. Maybe you should find the birthday girl and give yours to her.

Have fun!

[ooc: Feel free to make a starter. Anyone friends with Syeira is invited! Backtags are always welcome.]

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Birthday Girl!

[child_of_bhaal]

Syeira was most assuredly shocked when she showed up and there was all her friends, shouting surprise and happy birthday. It takes a few minutes for her to grasp it, that they'd all gifted her a birthday. A real birthday.

She cries a little. From joy.

She will likely hug you in delight and gratitude. She'll also attempt to play hostess instead of guest of honor, and see if you're getting enough to eat or drink. As for presents, she'll definitely need to be gently directed to open any, because how can they possible be for her?

[dancingmd]

Before Syeira can hug Beverly, Beverly's hugging her and even gives her a quick kiss on the cheek. "Surprised?"

[child_of_bhaal]

She's so happy she could pop, and it shows. "Yes! So much. I can't believe this."

[dancingmd]

Beverly grins. She loves surprise parties and loves when they go over so well. "Well you deserve it, birthday girl!"

[child_of_bhaal]

She'll probably be pink cheeked for the rest of the night, she's so delighted and happy. "I don't know about that, but it's... this is really wonderful."

[lord_wizard]

Felix is feeling a bit more timid at a party than he might have been in the past, something Syeira well knows from seeing him at his full potential at the masquerade. He hangs back quite a bit, smile far more subdued that before, but it's there.

He's here because he was asked. Because it helps to try to focus on someone that isn't himself and his own stupid problems. Or he would very much like to pretend that it helps.

[child_of_bhaal]

She doesn't miss him, off by himself. And she makes a point to go see him. She even brings a piece of cake for him.

"Here!" The cake is enthusiastically thrust towards him.

[lord_wizard]

He takes it, gingerly, though only because it would be rude not too. He doesn't seem that enthusiastic to be presented with it.

"Thank you. Though, I am in no danger of starving, I assure you," he says, smiling faintly.

[child_of_bhaal]

"I wanted to make sure you got some." Even if he doesn't eat it. "I'm glad you're here. What are you doing off in this lonely corner?"

[bythewaves]

"I fear I brought you no gift, little firehair, saving only an apology. Are you still angry with me?"

Maglor slips in quietly and waits until she has a moment alone. He's also stretching the truth, as his gift is the song he's writing for her.

[child_of_bhaal]

Her answer to that comes in an abrupt hug. No, she's entirely sober. It's just her mood has gone to the full opposite extreme of when he last saw her.

"No, of course not! I'm the one who owes you an apology. You were only being kind to me, and I lost my temper on you. I'm so sorry."

[bythewaves]

He smiles and reaches up to ruffle her hair briefly before returning the hug, although he cannot quite help the initial stiffening in surprise when she does.

"I did not mind - you needed the release, and I am used to being a target for anger.

[child_of_bhaal]

She's being turned into a hugger, little by little. He may have to start getting used to it.

"Being used to is doesn't mean you deserve it. And all the more reason for me to be more careful in the future."

[theboogieman]

He's kind of easy to overlook; he's put on his best "human" costume, jeans and a t-shirt and a face almost completely free of paint. He also shows up a little late, and hangs out near the edge of the party, and doesn't actually approach until after Syeira starts playing hostess to everyone.

But he does approach her. He's not going to hide all night, not when she's getting to celebrate something so important. He taps her on the shoulder to get her attention.

"...Hey."

Which is his way of saying "Happy Birthday". You work with what you've got.

[child_of_bhaal]

She turns with a bright smile, which turns to surprise. Because his face is all naked! She's seen it before, but it's not the norm. She feels honored that he'd strip off the Vampire Hunter for her.

"Hey." A warm, affectionate way to say thanks. "Look at me. I got a birthday."

[theboogieman]

Birthdays are the only day he really cares about; if he takes the day off for his birthday, he can do the same for her. It's a present in and of itself.

Nodding, "Don't forget it." Wouldn't that be silly, if they had to go and throw her a new party because she forgot when her birthday was all over again? Ah... Speaking of presents, he reaches into his normal, boring pocket and pulls out a small something... it's about a centimeter wide, as long as the length of his palm, and it's wrapped appropriately in brown paper.

He holds it up for her. It's hers.

[child_of_bhaal]

"I won't." Even if it's never celebrated again, she'll carry this day with her forever, as precious as a gemstone.

The little brown paper package gets a wide, deer-in-headlights look for a second. A celebration is one thing. The presents might end up giving her a swoon. Still, she recovers and takes it tentatively, because refusing was impossible.

"You didn't have to..." She's said that before, probably will say it to everyone who gives her a gift. But still her fingers work to carefully remove the wrapping.

[mortalcoil]

He didn't bring any gift, aside from maybe the surprise of seeing him actually there. And he doesn't arrive on time--showing up even later than Zhas. Maybe it could seem like an accident this way, stopping by simply out of curiosity at some sort of commotion happening on the Iskaulit.

But the fact that he immediately seeks Syeira out gives it away, of course. Hands in his pockets and shoulders a little hunched (because though he might have held himself well at the masquerade, this is not the sort of party he's used to), he waits nearby to happen upon her attention instead of flagging it down.

[child_of_bhaal]

A lack of gift is actually a good thing. She's been overwhelmed by people giving her things, and doing things for her, without her having worked for any of it. She's about as frazzled as frayed rope with having to just accept things as gifts, offered freely, out of kindness and celebration of her.

She needs a break from that, and so she turns her notice to Coil rather quickly. She signs: thank you for being here. It's a two fold meaning. She's pleased he came (and surprised) and she's grateful for his presence. She could really use his personality right about now.

[mortalcoil]

Having his presence not only welcomed, but also appreciated, is still something he isn't quite used to--especially coming from her. It strikes him a little every time... even if it is because of his lack of overt friendliness.

So, his expression eases up as well. With all of the revelry, a quiet greeting is nice.

He is very okay with not being hugged. He'd been a little worried about it, honestly.

[child_of_bhaal]

She's hugged him before, but those where times when he was in desperate need of closeness, security, and comfort. While she's extremely grateful right now, he's not a casual touch person, and she respects that. Generally.

Are birthdays always this...I-N-T-E-N-S-E? Because how would she know? She's never had one.

he's terrible, I'm sorry

[faithfulwisdom]

Finrod's present wasn't exactly something she could open. At first glance, it might seem like he came without one. But if she listens during the party, she might notice that he's singing a new song- one praising a beautiful maiden with fiery hair, a gentle heart, and an adventurous spirit.

you misspelled perfect

[child_of_bhaal]

Of course she's listening. He knows how she is about music, so she inevitably finds her way to him. Inevitably meaning about one third way through his singing.

"Is that from your home?" Because she's not the only adventurous red head in the planes, maybe he just knew a song about a red head.

[faithfulwisdom]

Oh Syeira. He can't help but laugh at that. Was he not obvious enough?

"Not at all; I wrote it myself. You know the heroine of the tale quite well. I am surprised you did not recognize her."

[child_of_bhaal]

Oh well then. She blushes, but smiles through it. She's happy and in a playful mood, so she's going to play a little bit.

"Oh, is it about Beverly then? It's beautifully written."