BIRTHDAY BASH OF THE AGES (aka Squall's Birthday Party)

[sorcery_fledgling]

[It's the 23rd of August. And one particular Lion is turning 18 today. You know what that means.

BIRTHDAY PARTY!

It's here at last! If you're up on the island near the bay at around 8 PM, you'll see all these damn tiki lamps all over the place. There's also a huge tent set up with food set up underneath it, mainly appetizers and snacky foods. Also, drinks! No booze, although if any is brought Rinoa will tolerate it so long as it doesn't get out of hand.

The main entry on the food table are the three cakes set up, all in the shape of Griever. One is large while the other two are smaller. So there's plenty of cake to go around, thanks to Johnny!

Right next to the food tent is the battery-powered boombox which is blasting all kinds of music. There's a nice stack of CDs on the stand with it, so pick out any music you like and feel free to blare it!

And last but not least, there's a beach volleyball net set up for anyone to play, whether it's one on one or in teams. Or, really, if you just want to smack the ball around. Try not to lose it in the ocean though :(

Like Rinoa said in her post, everyone is invited. She opened it to the whole bubble for a reason. So come on by, even if you don't have a present for Squall, or even know him. Just remember to pester him and say happy birthday~ at your own peril]

((OOC: It's up! Everyone tag in! I'll be putting up threads shortly for the different sections of the party. Seriously though, don't feel intimidated if you don't know the party thrower (Rinoa) or the VIP (Squall). This is a good chance to mingle and build CR, especially for newcomers. Feel free to have them just... wander up to the island and see what all the noise is about.))

Comments

[sorcery_fledgling]

Hey! [She waves enthusiastically to Tatsumi and his friend.] Thanks so much for coming. And nice to meet you, Tsuzuki.

[applepies]

[Asato peeks at the young woman from behind Tatsumi's back and waves a little, almost shyly. He's still a bit disappointed that they left Cinnamon at hime.]

Hello, Rinoa-san ! It's nice to meet you too...

[cheapshinigami]

[Tatsumi moves aside so that Rinoa and Tsuzuki can greet each other properly. Why is the puppy being so shy, anyway? He's usually much friendlier than he himself is.]

What can we help you with, for the party?

[sorcery_fledgling]

[Aww, shy people are so cute.]

Hmmm. I managed to get some natives to help me haul the tent and tables up to the island, so that leaves the food, the boombox, and the volleyball net. You think it's better if we bring up the food last?

[She's never thrown a party on her own, so she could use some direction, clearly.]

[applepies]

[He is shy because he is not sure yet how to act in public with his boyfriend Tatsumi.]

I think that bringing the food last would be best. So it can stay in a fresh place as long as possible. [And you can trust him when it comes to food questions.]

[cheapshinigami]

[Aww, Asato, why so cute? You realize it looks funny for an adult man to be hiding behind another adult man?]

We can take the boombox and the net, and then come back for the food. Is that alright?

[sorcery_fledgling]

Yeah, that's a good point. Okay, we'll leave those for last.

[Rinoa shows them over to the rest of the party supplies. The boombox is right next to the net, so she picks up that with one hand.]

Okay~ And the three of us can take up the net together. It's gonna be fun getting this on the elevator... [She bends down, squeezing her free hand under one side of the poles, waiting for the guys to pick them up.]

[applepies]

[He does and that's why he's adorable.

Asato helps the other two with the net. Maybe that Tatsumi could help with his Shadows ?]

At least, there's an elevator...

[cheapshinigami]

[He indeed uses his shadows to save Rinoa from the need to carry the net herself.]

Yes, the elevator is most useful. [He boards on the elevator, and they are pretty cramped, but it's fine for a short trip.]

Where should we install the net?

[sorcery_fledgling]

[Those shadow things are... odd, but they seem to come in handy, so Rinoa's not complaining.

Once they make it up to the island, Rinoa leads them down the path to the beach, where some things are already up.]

Right on the beach here, so it's not too close to the ocean. [She points to the spot before shoveling some sand back so they could fit the poles in.]

[applepies]

[And Tatsumi's Shadows can do far more than holding a net. They recently saved Asato's life.

The young man helps to settle the net and then stretches. He wouldn't mind a little bath in the sea.]

Do we go to get the food ?

[cheapshinigami]

[He nods and installs the net where Rinoa instructs him to. It seems his friend and her boyfriend are expecting quite a crowd for this event.]

I think it would be best, in case some guests arrive early.

[sorcery_fledgling]

[...I think Squall would beg to differ on the "boyfriend" bit. So would Rinoa, although less vehemently.]

Yeah, definitely. And there's a lot of it so the earlier we can get it up the better. There are three cakes alone.

[Then again, they're a bit ahead of schedule. She thought the net would take a lot longer to set up...]

Ready to head back?

[applepies]

[Someone said cake ?]

I am !