Happy Twenty...Somethingish...

[namisan]

Who: Anyone!
Broadcast: N/A
Action: A nice stretch of beach.
When: The night of this post.

[It's a party!  Or it's an excuse to enjoy yourself and drink with friends, whatever.  Beach, bonfire, booze, birthday cake, and maybe a beach volleyball game sob. Anyone who knows Nami is invited, but if you just want to wander by and get dragged into the festivities, well hey!  It's a public beach.

In short, it's a mingle log for having one hell of a night.  The ponies are in charge of this party, so you just know it's gonna be festive.]

Comments

Arthur! Mostly open

[dontthinkaboutelephants]

OPEN

a)
[Arthur has to admit that he's been moping since he woke up. So when Sam suggested to go to Nami's party, he didn't fight him much. But oh God people. But he's trying to be more... outgoing, so he doesn't slink away. He watches the volleyball game with bright eyes, for once with shorts and a t-shirt on, his hair slightly wavy and natural without the gel.]

b)
[Eventually, he decides to join in. Of course he gets over enthusiastic, though, and lands on his ankle wrong while leaping around. He pushes himself up on his feet and winces, not putting weight on his right foot.] I'm okay.

[son stop]

c)
[Well, he's stuck on the sidelines now. He's frowning with his chin in his hand. He wants to play more volleyball!!]

d) Nami!

[Okay he's walking on this foot anyway, cringing at every step, but he searches out Nami, giving her a wave as he gets closer. He's got a present in his hands, wrapped neatly with a ribbon around it.] Nami! Can I steal a few moments with you?

(d) for some reason

[namisan]

[Dude, ouch. She saw that fall earlier, so Nami's actually crouched by the liquor supply and scooping out some of the smaller ice chips, wrapping them in a cloth when he hobbles over. She glances up at her name, and her frown wavers. On the one hand, he shouldn't be hobbling around, but on the other, he has a gift.

Health or present, health or present, such a dilemma--

Here, let's compromise.]

You can, so long as you sit. Hold on-- [Let her put the lid back on this cooler for you, and she pats the lid.] How's it going?

[dontthinkaboutelephants]

[The edge of his mouth twitches between a frown and a smile. He's had way worse but. He'll listen.] It's really not bad.

[But he'll sit down on the cooler, and smile.] Not bad. I'm glad I came. [He glances down at the present and then holds it out for her.] Oh, here!

[There's a box under the paper, and inside is a pretty necklace and a funny corkscrew. He's a little nervous she won't like them, so he fidgets once she's opening it.]

I hope you like them. I just thought of you with the corkscrew with the Space bar, and then I just thought the necklace was pretty.

[namisan]

Trade you. [She'll give him the cold cloth for his ankle and take the present with good grace. It's not like she thinks he's in serious trouble with that ankle, but nobody wants to wake up in pain after a good party.

Slicing the tape off that wrapping with a fingernail now. She resists the urge to shake it like a small child, instead pulling the box open and peering inside. She sees the corkscrew first and outright snickers, before her eyes light up as she lifts out the necklace.]

I think you've got good taste. That's gorgeous! Thank you, Arthur.

[It even catches the firelight. Hold on, she's just gonna put the box down again so she can put it on.]

[dontthinkaboutelephants]

Thanks. [True. He'll accept the ice and bring his leg up on his knee so he can ice his ankle.

He smiles genuinely when she praises the gifts, and he watches her put the necklace on.] Of course. I'm glad you like them. Are you having a good time? It's a great party.

[namisan]

I'm having a great time. The ponies did a great job with such last minute notice. [It's a pity she can't spend it with her crew-- her real crew-- but at least she can celebrate here and forget about it for a while.] I'm particularly amazed at that cake.

[She fishes the corkscrew out of the box and grins.] So I guess I'll take this into work with me.