007 - all of us are made from the stuff of stars; video

[geonomy]

Who: Clay Terran and yes, yes you!
Broadcast: Yes!
Action: On the good ship Vanquish
When: Right now, 7/30

[It was Clay's second birthday celebrated here. Last year, it felt weird, since there was a time jump from what he remembered in December to suddenly April, then July happening so soon after that. Now, now that he's more used to it, it's... more normal.

He doesn't want to announce anything; not because he doesn't want people to know, but well, there are party ponies here, and that had been startling to say the least the last time it happened. But there is a sponsor drop, and Clay figures he ought to address the network as he sees to what's inside it.

When he shows up on camera, he's got a big grin while he leans on a decently sized box.]

Hey everyone! It's been a while since I got a sponsor drop. What was it last time – visors? It feels like it's been light-years!

[Yes. It was visors. There's still a crate of visors in the cargo room.]

... By the way, if anyone wants a visor, feel free to message me. [He says with a tip of his own. But anyway:] But hey, look what I got now! [He leans back to gesture to the box he was leaning on.] And since it has been a while, I figured it'd be cool to have my own sort of unboxing!

[And with that, he starts! Once he's got the box cracked open, he gives the camera a grin, then opens it fully. He looks... a bit confused, and he takes out the note to read it out loud.]

Dear spaceboy, happy bir -

[SHIT NO. NOT WHEN THERE ARE PARTY PONIES HERE. He clenches his mouth shut and winces, like he just screwed up, before he slowly continues to read.]

... to celebrate, we've given you... comm cases? Uh, we love you!

[He lowers the note, looking down at all the cases, before he looks up at the camera again with a smile that first looks sheepish, then goes right back to being jovial.]

There's waaay too many cases for one spaceman. [He holds up one in particular, shaped to fit the communication devices, and leans against the box again while waving it slightly for the camera.] Anyone want one? Or two?


((ooc: the cases come in whatever design you want, though probably nothing too fancy. come bedazzle your comm device!))

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[castrationfist]

[Since Caster lives on this ship, and also can move through walls, she's going to be there immediately, materializing out of thin air to rummage through the box.]

Well, you're rather generous. What's the occasion for all of the presents, I wonder?

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[geonomy]

[Clay's a very accepting person who's met people of all kinds here. Yet her materializing right beside him still has him jumping, before he lets out a long sigh while pressing his palm to his chest.]

Ha, maybe give a little warning first? [He sits back, letting her rummage through the box through all the cases.] But, uh. It's my birthday. [Since it's not broadcasted, he doesn't feel so awkward (or afraid of) announcing it.]

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[castrationfist]

Ah, happy birthday! It's interesting for that to be celebrated, so far away from the planet that you're using to judge this by, isn't it?

[She's completely ignoring the protests or request for warning. Sorry, Clay.

She's also singling out a specific case to put on her phone immediately, because of course she is.]

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[willynilly]

I'll take one!!

[hi stranger. Just how open was this offer, exactly?]

Oh, and happy birthday!

voice

[geonomy]

[Totally open to all! This is a voice he hasn't heard before, and well. Now whoever's listening can probably hear the birthday wish, gah - ]

Uh, thanks...! [Maybe they won't be paying attention...!]

I've got plenty here, just come to the SS Vanquish and we'll see about getting you one!

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[spontaneouscombustion]

[Sorry, dude, Cheese has a date book and Pinkie already copied it earlier this month. Still, at least THIS party pony won't bring it up FIRST thing.]

Ooooooh those look really pretty! Can I get one too?

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[geonomy]

[OH NO, THERE'S ONE. Clay blinks, blinks again, then gives a big smile. Maybe a bit too big.]

Yeah, of course! I've got a lot here, probably enough for the whole fleet! [Well, okay, maybe not that much, but he's taking a good guess here.]

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[paraclete]

[Guess who's on the ship today! Kaworu's relationship with Clay isn't particularly close, but he lacks propriety in general, so he drops a hand onto Clay's shoulder when he draws near. The first thing he says is,] Happy birthday, Captain. [His touch is only in passing, though; once he crosses alongside Clay, he retracts his hand and peers into the box, again with no sense of tact. Both hands slip into his pockets, his normal posture. He bends at the waist to get a better look at the goods, but then raises just his eyes, so he can see Clay again.] Do you like to celebrate?

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[geonomy]

[The touch makes him blink, then he looks up with a smile. Hey there, crew mate! Kaworu's gotten better about actually being around than he was when he first showed up, but you know, it's still kind of a thing. Still, he's a crew mate, and that means he's sort of family to him.]

Hey, thanks!

[He looks into the crate with Kaworu does, digging through it a bit - though carefully, just in case these things break easy or something.]

Mm, kind of? I'm okay with them, but I don't like... over the moon stuff, I guess? Like, when they make a party really grand. I don't want a big deal made out of it, that's all.

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[save_the_souls]

[Lightly, like he's clearly not serious]

Drat. There goes what I was going to get you.

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[geonomy]

[His own voice sounds dry, but the teasing expression makes it clear that he's not serious either.]

Aww. Too bad. Woulda loved it.

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[scanninggaydis]

[It's been a month and a half, and really Felix has only been vaguely sociable in passing so far on the ship. He hasn't been rude, but he's mostly been keeping to himself, staying in his room or taking trips down to the planet now that they're in range.

Now that he's coming to terms with the Fleet, he's starting to think he should change that. If he's stuck here, he's stuck here. Making connections is probably for the better.

To that end, when he sees something come over the network, clearly shot in their own cargo hold, he takes the opportunity to leave his room and go investigate.]

That's a lot of birthday gift.

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[geonomy]

[Clay knew Felix was around, had seen him in passing and did his best to make him feel like he was one of them. Still, the man didn't seem to want to connect, so Clay would give him his space. Some people just need a lot of time, or never really come around, and that's totally fine.

But hey, now he's here of his own volition! Clay looks up at him, surprised to see him for a second, then gives a big grin. Nice to see Felix actually up and about!]

Ha, yeah! There's a lot I'm never going to use, so I think they meant for me to share them. Or, you know, maybe they're some kind of sponsor gag and want me to use all of them.

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[arcanepower]

[...!!!! Oh no, is it really that time again?]

Clay! [Belth looks determined, and he's even gesticulating dramatically at the camera.] Name three dishes you like and your favorite kind of cake. This is a matter of LIFE OR DEATH.

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[geonomy]

[Whoa.

Whoa. All right. Suddenly the atmosphere has lifted, and the truth has been revealed.

It's not the party ponies he should be afraid of. It's this guy.]

I, uh. Don't think it's that extreme, but...

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[notmutantbutmiracle]

[Yeah Clay, you're not fooling anyone. Well, at least definitely not fooling Wanda. When she clicks on her video feed, she's giving him a bemused look.]

A sponsor drop? I wonder what the occasion is.

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[geonomy]

[NOO, not the bemused look!!]

Ha, yeah, gee, wonder what it could be! Do yooou want a comm case?

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[monolike]

Ah ah! I heard that. Don't think you're getting away that easy. ...I'd like a case though! But I feel kind of bad for just taking one. Can't we do some kind of exchange?

voice

[geonomy]

[Getting away from what. GETTING AWAY FROM WHAT. HE HAS NO IDEA WHAT YOU'RE TALKING ABOUT.]

An exchange? I mean, I'm happy just giving you one, but - what kind of exchange?

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[brainiest]

[ There's a rather dangerous edge to Hermione Granger's smile. ]

Did that say what I think it said?

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[geonomy]

[That edge... it's too edgy. That's dangerous.]

Nnnnno. Probably not.

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[universal_charm]

May the powers that be have mercy on you.

_{[ He sincerely hopes you were fast enough to cover up that Birthday Revelation, Clay. Like you thought - PONIES. ]}

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[geonomy]

Gee, thanks.

[Considering how many people are wishing him a happy birthday? THIS IS NOT EXACTLY COVERED.]

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[stefanged]

Only if I'm allowed to drop by with something. Would you prefer hummus? Or straight up Italian, like bruschetta?

[This planet has been far too kind to his stash of recipes from home, alright?? It's not because of the date. Of course not. It's a simple case for food exchange.]

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[preformthisneigh]

[How did he get there? When did he get there? WHO KNOWS? But lo and behold, there is a party pony SUDDENLY appearing behind him in a cloud of streamers and noisemakers. ]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CLAY!!!