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[moogle-ribbon.livejournal.com]

[It's Eiko's birthday! And she's certainly not going to wait for someone else to throw her a party - nope! She's going to host her own party, in her dorm room, and be the perfect hostess. As much as a seven year old can be, of course.

So far, this has basically involved Eiko baking and decorating cupcakes (or, trying to - there's definitely a good batch and a rather burnt batch, and one where she put salt in by mistake), and obtaining a teapot and tea from... somewhere. These are all laid out on a paper tablecloth in her dorm's common area.

In the afternoon of March 14th, little handwritten signs can be found taped to the dorm corridor walls.]

EIKO'S BIRTHDAY TEA PARTY!
Everyone is invited. Come to B113, this way!
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Eiko

[An adventure into Balamb helped Eiko to find a suitable little pink party dress, white cardigan and white ribbon. She is certain people will show up, it's just a matter of time.]

Hurry up or the tea will go cold!

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[wrnpcs]

[Nida's caught sight of some of the signs around. If everyone's invited, that includes the Garden pilot, right? He's on his break anyways and left the controls to an assistant pilot training under him, no one will miss him up on 3F.]

[He arrives an hour or so after it's started and stands awkwardly in the doorway before heading over to where the cupcakes are.]

Mmm, cupcakes. I love cupcakes, and there's so many to pick from!

[Nida's going to stand here for a while at the table and contemplate his options; they're so colorful!]

[moogle-ribbon.livejournal.com]

Hello! Welcome!

[]

Help yourself to cupcakes! I made them all myself.

[wrnpcs]

[He looks down at the little horned girl. His eyes widen and Nida looks between Eiko and the cupcakes.]

Did you really? I'm... I'm impressed! I didn't know junior cadets could do this sort of thing yet.

[moogle-ribbon.livejournal.com]

Why not? I cooked all the time at home! [] The moogles used to help me a lot, though...

[wrnpcs]

I only meant-! [Nida didn't mean to insult her!] Oh, moogles? Don't you mean Moombas?

[moogle-ribbon.livejournal.com]

Nuh-uh. Moogles. They're... [] white faeries, with big red noses and pom-poms! They say "kupo" a lot.

[wrnpcs]

'Kupo'? What does that even mean?

[Nida tilts his head curiously.]

I've never even heard of these Moogles, only Moombas.

[moogle-ribbon.livejournal.com]

I haven't heard of Moombas before.

[wrnpcs]

Is that so? Huh. You mean you haven't learned about Shumi Village yet?

[beginsoffstage.livejournal.com]

[Who could resist a tea party? Gabriella even brought over a present from town (a stuffed moogle, of course!) as she knocks on the door and welcomes herself in.]

Hi! I hope I'm not too late.

[moogle-ribbon.livejournal.com]

Nope, not at all! You're just in time!

There's tea in that pot there, and I made all the cupcakes by myself, so they'll be good! I should have music, but I don't have anything to play it on...

[]

[beginsoffstage.livejournal.com]

All by yourself? That's impressive! [Seriously, Gabs is very impressed. She can't even cook that well.]

... Well, I think we can find a music player somewhere. What kind're you looking for? A CD player?

[moogle-ribbon.livejournal.com]

Uuumm... I wanted a band, but I suppose something like a phonograph would work...

[beginsoffstage.livejournal.com]

I don't think a whole band would fit in here. [Actually seriously considering this!] Hmmm... but I can sing some stuff later. How does that sound?

[moogle-ribbon.livejournal.com]

Dunno. Are you any good?

[beginsoffstage.livejournal.com]

I'd like to think I'm decent. [giggles] Want me to demonstrate?

[moogle-ribbon.livejournal.com]

Go on, then!

[beginsoffstage.livejournal.com]

[she nods, taking a breath before starting to sing; she doesn't mind the lack of accompaniment, but hey, it's a demonstration] Take my hand~ Take a breath~ Pull me close~ And take one step~ Keep your eyes~ Locked on mine~ And let the music be your guide

[ooc | Song in Question! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meOLzqtrqKM)]

[haha-steelguard.livejournal.com]

[Snow has arrived! With a wrapped box, no less!]

I hear there was birthday going on around here.

[moogle-ribbon.livejournal.com]

Ah!

[]

It's the fake hero!

[haha-steelguard.livejournal.com]

Now that's a heck of a thing to call a party guest, isn't it.

[He gives her a stern look, shifting the present to juuust out of reach. But it isn't a look stern enough to hide a smile.]

[moogle-ribbon.livejournal.com]

[] Sorry, I forgot your name already.

[haha-steelguard.livejournal.com]

Snow. Not that hard to forget, it's like the weather, right?

[moogle-ribbon.livejournal.com]

Okay, then. Hail, right?

[]

[haha-steelguard.livejournal.com]

Sure. Now let's see if I have any presents to you from Hail...

[He makes quite the show of checking the box he's holding.]

Nnnnnnope, this isn't from a "Hail" at all.

[moogle-ribbon.livejournal.com]

How about Rain? Or Fog? Or Storm?

[haha-steelguard.livejournal.com]

[And here's another show of checking the box, grinning all the while.]

Hmmm, nope on any of them, too!

[moogle-ribbon.livejournal.com]

Oh well. Guess I'll have to take one from Snow.

[haha-steelguard.livejournal.com]

Sorry it's not from someone cooler.

[He grins, offering her the present at last.]

[bunnypassingby]

[Eiko's post on the BBS meant that Mikuru was somewhat aware of her birthday, enough to go and bake some cookies as a present, and so she gingerly carries a covered plate in.]

Happy birthday!

[moogle-ribbon.livejournal.com]

Thank you! [] Are those for the party?

[bunnypassingby]

[Mikuru nods.] Or for you. It's your choice, birthday girl.

[moogle-ribbon.livejournal.com]

[]

I'll go put it in my room. But... [] you can't tell anyone!

[bunnypassingby]

[She giggles: Eiko reminds her faintly of Itsuki's little sister.]

Your secret's safe with me.

[moogle-ribbon.livejournal.com]

Promiiiise? You have to swear!

[bunnypassingby]

[Mikuru holds up a pinky, wondering if this girl's world does pinky promises.]

[kat-asks-later.livejournal.com]

[And here's another Instructor with a present. Though admittedly it's one of the newer ones. Still, she has a recipe from home with her--a Delicious Chocolate Cake. No candles though. Also, no pets in sight!]

This is where the signs said the party was...

[moogle-ribbon.livejournal.com]

[]

That's right! Have a cupcake! There's tea, too!

[kat-asks-later.livejournal.com]

Thank you, I shall! But first, this is for you. [With that, she presents the cake!]

It is for you. Happy Birthday!

[dangerousthings.livejournal.com]

[Luki shows up with a neatly wrapped bag of candies. She decorated it prettily and went through effort to ensure that it would be a secret. No small task considering that Eiko is her roommate. In the end, she hid it under a blanket her collection of knives and sheathed gunblade rested on.]

Happy birthday!

[moogle-ribbon.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

[]

There's cupcakes and tea on the table! Presents go to me!

[dangerousthings.livejournal.com]

[Luki hands over the prettily decorated bag of candies to Eiko, and stops over to the table where the cupcakes are. She doesn't bother with the tea. She'd rather have a cupcake in each hand.]

I hope you like your present!