Sixth promise; video

[sorcery_fledgling]

[For Rinoa, there is no kill like overkill. At least when it comes to exciting things like this~] Hey! Hey, you! Yes, you and everyone out there! I need your attention here for a moment!

[Rinoa indicates for everyone to wait one second while she uploads something. And then-]







[She's beaming widely. Can you tell she's excited?]

Yeah, you're reading that right! Vatheon's own Triple Triad Aficionado, Grump Extraordinaire, and - most importantly - one of our awesome leaders of the Defense Force has a birthday next week! And since he hasn't had a proper celebration in years, we're going to do our best to make up for lost time!

I'm opening it up to everyone! [Sorry, Squall, but she has her reasons.] I didn't want to exclude anyone, and after what happened this past weekend, I think we all could use something fun to look forward to and celebrate. And, yeah! Gotta make up for lost time, so the more the merrier!

I'm not gonna make anyone obligated to bring gifts, but feel free to! Just remember to wish the birthday boy a happy birthday, okay? There's no need to RSVP, either. Just show up! And no party crashers. I scratch, and can cast spells, too. [Yep, that's a threat. No one is going to ruin this on her watch.]

Also, if anyone would like to come and help set up at around 7, I'd appreciate it. Really.

((Filtered to Johnny Rayflo:))

Hey, um, remember that favor I mentioned?

Could you by any chance make a big birthday cake - or maybe two smaller ones - for the party? I really suck at baking, and I don't want to just buy some cake for him. Homemade is the best and all, right? But if you can't that's okay, I can figure something else out.

((Filtered to the Embryon:))

So I'm going to assume you guys don't know what a birthday is.

Basically, a birthday is the day someone is born. Each year on that day, people typically celebrate the person turning a year older. Also, I think it's just a celebration of that person's life and them being brought into the world. It varies for everyone, but most celebrations involve having a party or get-together of some sort, birthday cake, and presents!

If you guys have something going on that day, I understand. It's short notice; I just found out about his birthday the other day. But, since he's part of the Tribe now, I thought it'd be really great if his family was there to celebrate with him. He's an orphan back home, so I don't know if he's ever had a family to celebrate his birthday. He might not say it or show it, but it'd mean a lot to him.

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[not_heavens_adam]

The 23rd, huh? No problem~

Did you have an idea in mind for the design~?

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[sorcery_fledgling]

Ah, you sure?? Especially with the masquerade coming up...

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[not_heavens_adam]

It's no problem, Rinoa~

Besides, I like baking and I like doing things for friends, so that's double incentive, after all~

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[takesyoubytheheart]

Haha, of course that grump wouldn't mention his birthday!

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[sorcery_fledgling]

Nope. Only reason I found out was because I caught him getting himself a little birthday present.

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[takesyoubytheheart]

Nice catch!

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[lunaria]

[Scratch and cast spells . . . ?]

A party, huh? Great idea. That's exactly what this place needs!

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[sorcery_fledgling]

[Too bad Irvine isn't here, or he could tell Kurow aaaaaall about the scratching bit.]

Right? It'll be a lot of fun. You should come!

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[lunaria]

[And the punching. And the kicking. The things he does for Squall.

The invitation, however, is a little unexpected. All things considered, it shouldn't be, but Kurow is prone to his reservations on such things.]

You think I should? I've never talked to that Squall dude, though. Wouldn't that make it kinda weird?

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[teradine]

[...That is a lot of colors.

And although most of this broadcast seems to be made under the assumption that birthdays are common knowledge, Argilla is pleasantly surprised when she comes across the message filtered to their tribe. It's only more proof that she belongs with them, even if Argilla may have had some doubts before, nagging at the back of her mind.]

The celebration of a person's life... that sounds lovely.

[A nostalgic smile appears on her face, and she quickly goes on:]

He's the other member who joined the Tribe before I arrived, I take it?

[Rinoa did mention two, if she recalls correctly. Though Argilla doesn't recall if that included herself, or if there were more than that, or what...]

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[sorcery_fledgling]

[Rinoa is getting used to it, remembering to explain things to the Embryon's original members. It's difficult, because what seems so obvious and, well, universal to her may not be to them. And as Cielo had put it, the Junkyard had nothing about fun, and birthdays were fun. Therefore, birthdays probably didn't happen in the Junkyard.]

It really is. I think everyone deserves to have their life celebrated.

Yeah. Not long before I did. Actually, I think he came in shortly after I arrived here. But anyway, yeah, that's him. You interested in coming?

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[teradine]

[No, they certainly didn't.

And after learning the nature of what they truly are-- mere A.I. programs-- would any of them even have birthdays? Perhaps they don't need one, to celebrate life.]

Of course. I'd like to meet him. And help, too, if that's possible.

[She did mention she'd need it.]

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[tsundyne]

[Another birthday, huh? First Shinji, and now Squall...

Neither of them seemed like partying types, if she's honest. But that's probably why they have people like Yukari and Rinoa to help them out. They deserve it, at any rate.]

Sounds like fun. [grin] But shouldn't you have filtered this from him?

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[sorcery_fledgling]

[It's an ugly job, but someone's gotta do it.]

It'll be great! And... nope! [She laughs.] He already knows about it.

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[tsundyne]

[Awww, not a surprise party then. Well, that's okay-- it'll be a party all the same.]

Gotcha. I'm a little surprised he's actually going along with it, then...

[But Rinoa probably wouldn't have taken no for an answer anyway, fff. If this broadcast is any indication...]

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[cheapshinigami]

[He's not very fond of parties, but...]

Hello, Rinoa-san. I could help if you need someone.

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[sorcery_fledgling]

Hey! Thanks so much. I would just need help setting up, like getting everything up to the island and getting it all ready.

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[cheapshinigami]

I shall be pleased to help with that. [Bows.]

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[bufudine]

[...Huh. A celebration for turning a year older? What a strange idea. But Serph can get behind that.]

I'll be there.

[A pause as he thinks.]

What's Triple Triad?

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[sorcery_fledgling]

[It's a good thing, until you're like 25. And then it sucks. But it's also celebrating that person!]

Yay! Thanks so much, Serph!

[...oh, right. Most people probably don't know what that is, either.]

It's a card game from back home. Squall could probably explain it better than me, since he's so into it.

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[bufudine]

[HMMM well okay then.]

I'll ask him about it later.

[He thinks some more.]

When is your birthday?

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[topsseifer]

Triple Triad whats-it-now?

[Oh wait. There was something else that was interesting.]

...he's only eighteen?! Whoa. Man I wouldn't have pegged him to be that young. I guess he does look young, but he acts like...[A serious McGrumpers who is older in some regards.] Well you know. Is he really the partying kind?

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[sorcery_fledgling]

It's a card game from my world. Squall's really into it.

[Oh yes, Hayner. He's that young.]

He doesn't act his age, I know. And well, he gave me the okay for the party. Took some convincing, though.

[tinypinkmenace]

[Ooooh a birthday party. She loves birthday parties and party in general.]

Rinrin is really nice throwing a birthday party for her friend! Ne, ne bringing any kind of present is alright? [She's been taught by Kenpachi to always bring something to a birthday. Even if you don't know the bastard person.]

[sorcery_fledgling]

He deserves it, I think. He hasn't had one in years.

And yeah, if you'd like! [There's no guarantee Squall will love it, but hey, it's the thought that counts.]