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voidtreckerexpress2021-06-04 06:37 am
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[1 open prompt, party closed]
Who: THE LADS LADS LADS (1 prompt open to everyone on the train, rest is closed to lads night gang: Taiki, Inigo, Tidus, Lan Sizhui, Wen Sizhui, Dennis, Lea, Quatre, Senku, Gen, Seto, Yugi
Where: 1st prompt anywhere, the rest in fancy meeting room
When: Llama 18 (June 4-5)
What: Time for a hang out with some lads that's also lowkey a birthday party. For two guys whose birthday it is not. You don't make the rules.
Warnings: nothing, this is a party for soft boys
[ GLAZED CUPCAKE FOR ALL; who are not lads or too old ]
Today is a special day, even though one could say it's technically not. But Tidus, as he does, has decided that today is the birthday of Taiki and Inigo, and this has led to a rather curious sight around the train... of the three boys carrying around vegan glazed cupcakes. With sprinkles.
Well, some of them with sprinkles. The others have names written on them by first time ice-name writers, which is sure to be a beautiful sight for those who receive them.
But before they may be close inspected, there's a call made by the guy in front of the trio: Tidus, using his forever loud mouth to make an announcement through every carriage they enter with people:
"Heeey-ey! Freshly made cupcakes for people who want 'em! Give Inigo and Taiki here a happy birthday and get a cupcake! It's their birthday present to the rest of the train!"
Compared to the blonde loudmouth, the two darker-haired boys look far more embarrassed.
( Note: Those with CR with Inigo and Taiki, expect a cupcake with the iced writing. )
[ LIKE LADS DO ]
"Heyyy, all you you-know-whos for the hang-out today, everything's ready! Not birthday-boys, it's your time to make an appearance!"
Tidus's enthused voice cuts through the ICPs with a sly playfulness, and those that the message is for will know where to go, though perhaps not expecting what they see once they get there. The meeting spot is in Meeting Room C, the comfier of the hire rooms, with sofas, beanbags, a table and cabinets, a TV mounted on the wall and a comfiest not promised in any other part of the train. But all of this? Is currently sitting upon a mountain top, with the view of a tepuis - a flat-topped mountain - in the distance, a lake of clouds between them and it. Mt. Roraima is the mountain, for those from Earths who know their mountains, but don't worry: all of this is coming from one of the holo-projectors procured from the last mission. Alas, maybe the room has some nice air conditioning to complete the effect anyway?
On the tables a plenty of FOOD has been set out, and to start off with, the non-baking variety: miniature chicken pot pies, veggie and bird pasties the size of golfballs, loaves of bread sliced with butter on a dish with a few variety of spreads to choose from. Spring rolls were an option, vegetable steamed buns, as well as the san choy bows, in either mince or mushrooms. Meats skewered with simple herbing, strawberries and cheese too; siu mais with pork and tofu and dipping sauces - though, those were available for all of the dishes.
But let's be real: what kind of party would this be - and for Inigo - if not with sweets? Old-fashioned gyngerbrede, rysschews, dragon's beard candies (of cotton candy around nuts); donated by Dennis, brownies, sugar cookies, and funfettis, with strawberry and vanilla icings. There's a popcorn mix bowl donated by Roland, and juices and wines cover the drinks, with the wines offered by Senku and Gen.
"Thank the Sizhuis, Gen, Senku, and Dennis for helping with the cooking! Couldn't have done all this without them - it was a lot!"
Thanks guys. And through all this MUSIC plays from the speakers, a mix of cultures to go along with the clash being represented here. From more the times of kings and queens, to sounds with a more Eastern influence, and perhaps familiar to some of the company around. But also, those who know music will be very much encouraged to bring their own instruments to give a solo (or more?!) if they will. Tidus will insist, at least before the day - we're looking at you, OG Sizhui and Quatre. And anyone else willing to surprise them.
Because we're all here for some...
[ FUN & GAMES ]
"So some of us know each other, but some of us don't! Let's get to know each other a lil' more, huh? I made flashcards - pick a topic you like, and share it! C'mon! I wanna hear what everyone has to share."
Tidus, ever the voluntary host for the not!birthday boys, also sets out the flashcards - literally just cards where he has handwritten the same topics on the same card, so people get to choose than be forced into a topic they don't like. And these are...
There's also another activity. The main table is cleared, finger food sat on top of cabinets, the fridge, wherever they can be placed to make space.
"Alright," Tidus says with a laugh, "time for more sugar, but we've gotta work for it. Come to the table, we've got a pot here and spoons, and a book for ideas. Sorry Seto, I took a few of your cards for this too!"
What is this? The pot holds a quantity of melted sugar, the spoons nearby to ladle it. And the activity is...sugar painting, where everyone is encouraged to make what they like. An animal? Their name? A fancy symbol? There's a book filled with earth animals available, as well as a few cards borrowed from the games carriage. It's ok, we'll put them back at the end of the day.
Have fun, see if you can get it anywhere close to recognisable. Sticks to press into the sugar designs to hold and offset spatulas to help peel them off from the table.
And why not suggest some fun of your own? Bring Your Own Game, bring your own chaos. Truth or dare? Never Have I Ever? Spin the bottle? Lads, we're getting wild here.
[ IT'S NOT A PARTY, IT'S AN INTIMATE GET-TOGETHER ]
The environment has 'changed' from the high altitude to somewhere closer to ground: a flower field, the flowers multiple and far expanding. The strings from the music player are soothing, and Tidus speaks up, far from unusual as he has every other time:
"Okkay now, it's the special moment! I know we've had a lot of sugar as-is, but one last time! To the not-so-very birthday boys...!"
Tidus comes to the table, sets his hands on the surface, and from his arms bands - but to the viewer, from nowhere - appears a vegan carrot traybake, with a few candles set in. He's taken a lighter from the kitchen and starts to light them up, explaining as he does:
"Someone told me that where they're from, you put candles on a birthday cake and the birthday guys make a wish when they blow them out. Sooo...!"
He turns to the pair of theparty intimate get-together, grinning.
"You ready?"
There's sure to be plenty of leftovers for this party, but that's fine - people will be encouraged to take some, even to share it with their own friends.
(please, there's so much food. so much)
Where: 1st prompt anywhere, the rest in fancy meeting room
When: Llama 18 (June 4-5)
What: Time for a hang out with some lads that's also lowkey a birthday party. For two guys whose birthday it is not. You don't make the rules.
Warnings: nothing, this is a party for soft boys
[ GLAZED CUPCAKE FOR ALL; who are not lads or too old ]
Today is a special day, even though one could say it's technically not. But Tidus, as he does, has decided that today is the birthday of Taiki and Inigo, and this has led to a rather curious sight around the train... of the three boys carrying around vegan glazed cupcakes. With sprinkles.Well, some of them with sprinkles. The others have names written on them by first time ice-name writers, which is sure to be a beautiful sight for those who receive them.
But before they may be close inspected, there's a call made by the guy in front of the trio: Tidus, using his forever loud mouth to make an announcement through every carriage they enter with people:
"Heeey-ey! Freshly made cupcakes for people who want 'em! Give Inigo and Taiki here a happy birthday and get a cupcake! It's their birthday present to the rest of the train!"
Compared to the blonde loudmouth, the two darker-haired boys look far more embarrassed.
( Note: Those with CR with Inigo and Taiki, expect a cupcake with the iced writing. )
[ LIKE LADS DO ]
"Heyyy, all you you-know-whos for the hang-out today, everything's ready! Not birthday-boys, it's your time to make an appearance!"
Tidus's enthused voice cuts through the ICPs with a sly playfulness, and those that the message is for will know where to go, though perhaps not expecting what they see once they get there. The meeting spot is in Meeting Room C, the comfier of the hire rooms, with sofas, beanbags, a table and cabinets, a TV mounted on the wall and a comfiest not promised in any other part of the train. But all of this? Is currently sitting upon a mountain top, with the view of a tepuis - a flat-topped mountain - in the distance, a lake of clouds between them and it. Mt. Roraima is the mountain, for those from Earths who know their mountains, but don't worry: all of this is coming from one of the holo-projectors procured from the last mission. Alas, maybe the room has some nice air conditioning to complete the effect anyway? On the tables a plenty of FOOD has been set out, and to start off with, the non-baking variety: miniature chicken pot pies, veggie and bird pasties the size of golfballs, loaves of bread sliced with butter on a dish with a few variety of spreads to choose from. Spring rolls were an option, vegetable steamed buns, as well as the san choy bows, in either mince or mushrooms. Meats skewered with simple herbing, strawberries and cheese too; siu mais with pork and tofu and dipping sauces - though, those were available for all of the dishes.
But let's be real: what kind of party would this be - and for Inigo - if not with sweets? Old-fashioned gyngerbrede, rysschews, dragon's beard candies (of cotton candy around nuts); donated by Dennis, brownies, sugar cookies, and funfettis, with strawberry and vanilla icings. There's a popcorn mix bowl donated by Roland, and juices and wines cover the drinks, with the wines offered by Senku and Gen.
"Thank the Sizhuis, Gen, Senku, and Dennis for helping with the cooking! Couldn't have done all this without them - it was a lot!"
Thanks guys. And through all this MUSIC plays from the speakers, a mix of cultures to go along with the clash being represented here. From more the times of kings and queens, to sounds with a more Eastern influence, and perhaps familiar to some of the company around. But also, those who know music will be very much encouraged to bring their own instruments to give a solo (or more?!) if they will. Tidus will insist, at least before the day - we're looking at you, OG Sizhui and Quatre. And anyone else willing to surprise them.
Because we're all here for some...
[ FUN & GAMES ]
"So some of us know each other, but some of us don't! Let's get to know each other a lil' more, huh? I made flashcards - pick a topic you like, and share it! C'mon! I wanna hear what everyone has to share."
Tidus, ever the voluntary host for the not!birthday boys, also sets out the flashcards - literally just cards where he has handwritten the same topics on the same card, so people get to choose than be forced into a topic they don't like. And these are...
- What's your favourite place from home?
- What are you proud of?
- What are your hobbies?
- Is there anything you'd like to do one day?
- What's your dream?
- Free Shot: Make up your own subject!
There's also another activity. The main table is cleared, finger food sat on top of cabinets, the fridge, wherever they can be placed to make space."Alright," Tidus says with a laugh, "time for more sugar, but we've gotta work for it. Come to the table, we've got a pot here and spoons, and a book for ideas. Sorry Seto, I took a few of your cards for this too!"
What is this? The pot holds a quantity of melted sugar, the spoons nearby to ladle it. And the activity is...sugar painting, where everyone is encouraged to make what they like. An animal? Their name? A fancy symbol? There's a book filled with earth animals available, as well as a few cards borrowed from the games carriage. It's ok, we'll put them back at the end of the day.
Have fun, see if you can get it anywhere close to recognisable. Sticks to press into the sugar designs to hold and offset spatulas to help peel them off from the table.
And why not suggest some fun of your own? Bring Your Own Game, bring your own chaos. Truth or dare? Never Have I Ever? Spin the bottle? Lads, we're getting wild here.
[ IT'S NOT A PARTY, IT'S AN INTIMATE GET-TOGETHER ]
The environment has 'changed' from the high altitude to somewhere closer to ground: a flower field, the flowers multiple and far expanding. The strings from the music player are soothing, and Tidus speaks up, far from unusual as he has every other time:"Okkay now, it's the special moment! I know we've had a lot of sugar as-is, but one last time! To the not-so-very birthday boys...!"
Tidus comes to the table, sets his hands on the surface, and from his arms bands - but to the viewer, from nowhere - appears a vegan carrot traybake, with a few candles set in. He's taken a lighter from the kitchen and starts to light them up, explaining as he does:
"Someone told me that where they're from, you put candles on a birthday cake and the birthday guys make a wish when they blow them out. Sooo...!"He turns to the pair of the
"You ready?"
There's sure to be plenty of leftovers for this party, but that's fine - people will be encouraged to take some, even to share it with their own friends.
(please, there's so much food. so much)
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The first rule of Inigo-hood has been broken. Don't mention the tears.
Because it's as if Sizhui is casting some magical spell with those words, just by mentioning the tears. It's as if that's the thing that leaves Inigo unable to handle it, and the tears actually start to spill out, rather than - only barely - being contained. Thick, dumb tears just rolling down his cheeks now. He's starting to look like a mess. ]
They're-- oh no, by Naga, I must look awful right now. [ Please, he was so determined to not cry today!! ] I just.. I mean, I didn't expect gifts..
[ Which might be an odd thing to say at a birthday, even as he's starting to clutch onto the things Sizhui put into his hands, but it's the first birthday gifts he's had in years, honestly. ]
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immediately, sizhui feels bad at first, making inigo cry worse than it'd been before. so, without second-guessing and following a soft little gasp, he reaches one hand up, gently thumbing away the tears streaming down his friend's cheeks while offering quiet reassurance.] No, Inigo, you do not look awful at all. [might be red-eyed and maybe congested if he keeps it up!
lan sizhui's honing in on inigo's other comment though, rather than lingering on the crying right now.] You... didn't expect gifts on your birthday? [he momentarily narrows his eyes with consideration, tilts his head then restraightens and inquires,] What did you expect, then?
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[ Apparently he can't even give a straight answer to that - though it's hard to determine if that's because he can't think of an answer, or if it's just because he's way too busy crying to answer.
Sizhui wiping away some of the tears helps though, and Inigo immediately moves to contribute to it himself, one hand coming up to wipe at his eyes as well to try and look at least slightly more presentable here. ]
I don't know. I must admit I haven't celebrated my birthday in quite some time..
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he slows his motions after inigo's hand comes up to join, smiling faintly. regardless, he looks fine, and it's the revelation that actually has sizhui's expression becoming somewhat crestfallen.] Really? Aiyah. [following the remark, his arm reaches out, loops tight around inigo's shoulders, tugging him into a firm embrace.] This came right on time, didn't it?
Everybody should have a chance to celebrate their birthday, after all.
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And so he doesn't refuse it right now either. He willingly allows himself to be pulled into the other boy's arms, resting against him for a moment as he's thinking about what Sizhui is saying. Should everyone? It never was a priority with everything else going on. Inigo would have been fine never celebrating his birthday again, as long as it meant that everyone else would be safe and fine.
Thankfully it doesn't make him cry further, though. The tears are slowly drying up by the time he moves his hands up to embrace Sizhui in turn. ]
It's fine. It's just a birthday, you know. [ He means that, not downplaying anything. Sure, he really appreciates this party, and everyone present at it, but.. why should his birthday mean anything? ] It's not a big deal.
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as it stands, that isn't the case and whenever inigo's leaned against him, he moves his other arm to hook around his friend too. both of them squeeze momentarily then loosen again, one hand rubbing comforting circles between his shoulderblades. birthday parties not being priorities is an understandable excuse in inigo's situation, surely, and if he'd known the reasoning, he would agree.
his hand veers off to rest against the other boy's shoulder instead, fingers still gently kneading for encouragement. after inigo hugs back, he smiles, something that's barely there but relinquishing.] I know, they aren't as important to some people.
I won't try to change your mind, [he reassures, circling his other arm back around inigo,] but I can at least be glad that you are allowed to celebrate this one, yes?
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[ It doesn't even sound defensive. Oh no, instead it just sounds.. almost weirdly spirited. Because Inigo apparently just cares that much about his friends' happiness, Sizhui included, and if this therefore makes Sizhui happy, then he should be happy! He should be so happy!! ]
If everyone can have a nice party and a good time, then that's a good thing.. [ His voice is lowering a bit, coming closer to a mumble.
Maybe it's since this is so comfortable. Just leaning against Sizhui, getting a near shoulder massage from the other. ]
As long as everyone else is happy, I'm happy too.
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seems like inigo's the exact same way, which is super-duper, considering that gives them another thing to have in common. enjoying someone else's happiness surely never hurt anyone.
despite his friend's lowering voice, sizhui nods agreeingly.] It is. [but he'd hope inigo is having a good time, too. it's his and taiki's party, after all, and if they aren't at least having a little fun, they've done something wrong.] Everyone I have seen so far seems like they are enjoying themselves.
[he gives inigo's shoulder a light patpat, withdraws and remarks,] Besides, [then he reaches a hand to affectionately nudge inigo's forehead, smiling as he does so.] It's a party, who doesn't have fun at those?
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You're right.
[ Maybe it just is that simple, huh? Inigo raises his head to meet the other guy's gaze. ]
I guess that means we ought to have some fun right now too.
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Mmhmm!
[and after inigo lifts his head, sizhui winks then nods in agreement.] Absolutely, whether that means continuing with what we already started or trying something new! [sure, he wants to know what inigo's proud of, but he's also giving him the chance to pass on making this difficult decision if he wants.]