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[spiria]

[ Wow, there's a very sheepish smile on that Kohaku right now. ]

If anybody was worried or looking for me over the past week, I'm sorry. Due to a certain something that was said, I had to go and make sure I was away from people in general until things calmed down. I only really let the people living with me know about this, and I probably should have let others know as well. So, um. For that, I'm sorry.

[ Thank you, anonymous rumor starter. You know who you are. ]

While I was in my little hidey hole, though, I had a lot of time to think ... and I realized something.

I've actually been in this place for over a year now.

[ The sheepish smile becomes a genuine one. ]

A lot has happened in the past year, some good, some bad, some just downright weird. I've met a lot of people, made a lot of friends, and have even gained some family. I really am very lucky ...

So, thank you. To everybody here who I've come to befriend and love, whether as family or as friends ... whether they're still here or have already gone back home. You guys have been there for me, helped me through some rough times, and I really couldn't be more grateful to have all of you.

[ She pauses for a moment, looking a bit thoughtful. ]

O-Oh, I ... I guess this means I'm 18 now, huh? My birthday's passed already ...

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[oursomalink]

A full year...

[ Hi girlfriend. Have your boyfriend musing a little on that time here in Vatheon. ]

... that's a really long time to be in one place, now that you mention it...

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[spiria]

Not really. We spent sixteen and seventeen years back on Celirand, if you think about it.

But in somewhere other than our home world, yeah, I guess it is!

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[oursomalink]

Mm-hmm... I don't think I've been away from home for quite this long...

[ He blushes a little as he turns away. ]

Though I guess I didn't notice because you've been here with me this whole time, too...

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[spiria]

That's true ...

[ smiles happily at him. ]

I'm glad you're with me. I don't know what I would do without you, Shing.

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[takesyoubytheheart]

Yer birthday, huh? We gotta do somethin' about that!

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[oursomalink]

Neither would I, if I were here without you...

[ Probably suffer and emote greatly, if August was any indication. ]

... you want to do anything special for your first full year here?

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[diehardreaper]

A year...? Blimey, I've heard of that happening but I didn't think I'd actually meet someone who's been here a year.

[ Have a small smile though. ]

Pity a sweet bird like you had to spend her birthday away from everyone. Should prolly fix that. And... I know I'm not your friend yet but I'd like to be. I mean... s'long as you don't mind my intruding and all.

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[spiria]

[ you emote even when I'm here, baby. she makes you emote alllllll the time ;D ]

Is it really something to celebrate, do you think? I mean, a lot of good things have happened since coming here, but we've also been away from home for that much longer ...

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[spiria]

O-Oh, no, It was actually a while ago, I just didn't realize it had passed until I realized I'd been here for so long! It's not a big deal, really.

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[spiria]

Haha, yeah ... it definitely does happen. It just kinda flew by, you know?

[ and now she's sheepish. ]

My birthday was actually a while back, I just hadn't realized it had passed between everything that's happened in the past several months.

As for friends, I'm always happy to make a new friend! It's nice to meet you! I'm Kohaku.

...

Out of curiosity, though, do you call everyone a bird?

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[takesyoubytheheart]

Aw, c'mon, no presents? Not even a cake?

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[spiria]

Ah, well ... if you want to, I won't stop you?

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[takesyoubytheheart]

Great! Everyone should always take the reason ta have cake!

[he may have a sweet tooth.]

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[spiria]

[ well, cake is pretty delicious. ]

Awesome! Cake sounds great, thank you!

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[takesyoubytheheart]

I'll have one sent yer way by the end of the day, that's a promise!

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[spiria]

I look forward to it!

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[takesyoubytheheart]

What flavors and stuff do ya like?

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[spiria]

Chocolate is always good ...

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[takesyoubytheheart]

Chocolate's the best! Like chocolate cake with chocolate frostin' and chocolate sprinkles... served with hot chocolate! Ha-ha!

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[spiria]

Maybe not that much chocolate, but chocolate cake is good! [ no matter what it is, she will put miso on it ]

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[takesyoubytheheart]

Yup! I dunno why anyone would have anythin' else.

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[spiria]

Some people like other kinds of cake!

[ wonder what miso cake would taste like ... ]

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[takesyoubytheheart]

Still, chocolate's the best.

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[spiria]

Won't disagree with that!

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[diehardreaper]

[ Have a laugh for that. ]

Nah. Only if they're cute. Something I picked up off the streets. S'what we call a lady sometimes.

[ Ah, dontcha just love verbal ticks? But back to the matter at hand. ]

Pleasure's all mine, Miss Kohaku. You can call me Ronald. Ron, if you'd like. If time passes like that, enough to make you forget your birthday then I'd wager the city's not so boring, eh?