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Who: Vash the birthday boy
Broadcast: Yes
Action: Twin Roses
When: August 18th

[The crew of the Twin Roses may wonder why one of their captains has been sitting in the cargo area for the last day with a fire extinguisher nearby.

Unless they heard about what happened on the Three Twins last year. Then they might understand why.

Vash waited. Just in case. Ready.

His wait paid off! As suddenly there is a sponsor drop of 135 donut shaped balloons that all read in big, bright, and colourful letters HAPPY 135TH BIRTHDAY!

They gently float and bob happily around as they attempt to escape onto the rest of the ship.]

Oh NO you don't! [This is of course when Vash communicator decides to turn itself on. Silly malfunctioning thing! It shows nothing but a sea of balloons and the occasional POP! as Vash uses the knife hidden in his boot to pop them all one by one.

Hopefully no one opens the cargo bay door to unleash the sea into the rest of the ship!

Also in the crate is a "gift" 135 small packages of colourful sand art kits. Because what man who spent over 130 years on a desert would want more then brightly coloured sand?]

Anyone want some free dirt? [Will be the offer he makes after the balloons were all destroyed and the evidence tossed.]

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[Vash laughs and gives Sokka a friendly shove.] Alright then! You've always been a great friend, just particularly, somehow, even better than normal lately.

[His laughter only intensifies once the wrapping paper is remove.] No way! These are great! I will use these tonight in fact!

See? That's way better.

[Hooray, his shitty shopping instincts help someone for a change! ]

Really?! Great, glad you like 'em. You'll be the envy of the Fleet.

I'm sure I will be. Thanks for these. Honest.

[It felt so great to have friends.] I have no idea how you could tell I would like them.

You're welcome, buddy. Everyone deserves something on their birthday.

[He grins, giving a theatrical shrug. ]

I just followed a hunch. Amazing, really.

I'll have to think of something better now when your birthday comes around. I was just going to give you meat.

...You are aware that meat is literally the best gift anyone can ever give me.

Yeah, but I've gotten you that before. I'd like to believe I can think of something else to get you too.

Maybe... a cake made out of meat?

[There's a long, long pause. ]

...A meat cake? Dare I live the dream? Can it truly become a reality?

Well, I was joking, but I bet someone out there has done it. I'll be sure to look into that more seriously now.

You are the greatest of friends, Vash. I think you need to know that.

What can I say? I learned from the best. [Vash nudges Sokka with his elbow and winks.]

Although I guess next year I should just plan a party. Maybe then I won't have so much useless stuff to throw away.

You sure did.

And that's a good idea. I mean, I'm sure plenty of people would want to wish you a happy birthday.

Yeah. I didn't think about that. I usually just like to have a quiet day for my birthday. I've never liked making a big deal over myself.

[Seeing as a quiet day meant no one tried to kill him that day back home it really was a good day.]

You can have both, y'know? That's the beauty of a birthday. You can do whatever the heck you want, on account of it being your day.

Well, I want my ship to stop being filled with pointless, and sometimes dangerous crap, every year.

Do you think I could get that next year?

If I could give you that birthday wish, I would- but I wouldn't hold your breath, buddy.

Don't worry. I won't hold my breath, but it's good to know I have friends to make the day better after the sponsors try to "make it better". [He holds up his arms to make the air quotes as he looks around the room.]

I think I'll finish cleaning up this mess here and then I was going to head to Jarvis's restaurant for some donuts if you want to join me. Or feel free to take off and enjoy the rest of your day. [After all he didn't plan on having company at the start of this day.]

Sure thing, try and get some damage control done, right?

[That's what friendship was all about! ]

I think I'mm all dounut-ed out, but if you feel the need for company, just send me a message, ok?

[Donut out!? But how!? It's not like they would suddenly make you live a person's memor-oooooooh right.]

That's fair! I'll be sure to keep you in mind if I do need company, but I should be alright.

[THAT WOULD ABOUT DO IT, FRIEND!!! ]

Sure thing. Enjoy the rest of your birthday, Vash.

I think I will now. Thanks!