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[Being seventeen really, really didn't feel all that much different from sixteen (especially when he hadn't really felt like he was sixteen in the first place). As birthdays went, it'd been better than others; at least here school had already started, and some people had ... wished him a happy birthday (a thing that didn't happen so much when you weren't in school). He was a little unhappy about Home Ec. not meeting today (for reasons that were probably obvious to everyone not him), but other than that, things were going well!

He figures he'll probably go get himself something sweet to celebrate later - maybe some ice cream or something. But for now, classes were over, the weekend was coming up, the gift Mom had said she was sending had arrived (and was safely stored in his room), and she'd added something else, too!

... unfortunately, one of the things Rion had not picked up on prior to coming to school was Triple Triad. Sure, his mom had sent him cards, but ... er, he had no idea what exactly to do with them. So if you don't mind he'll just be looking at these cards like they're written in Coptic or something.]

(ooc: we will pretend I did NOT post that into my journal at first. ¬_¬ AND THAT I KNOW HOW LOCATIONS WORK, GOD i am not good at writing posts on 20 hours of no sleep)

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[... wait, what?!

Rion looks down at the box, and his eyes go wide. Wait, wait. Hold on for a moment, Minako, his brain is currently processing that she -- despite having known him for what, less than a month - and not only remembered his birthday (a thing he's not used to people doing, hence why he's been happy that people DID remember and ... say things) but... got him something, despite him not expecting anything at all.

This is kind of a big deal to him, and even the most clueless person would see that he is incredibly happy about this. Just give him a bit, Minako, while he unwraps it, because -- well, unless this is some sort of joke and there's something actually far more sinister than cookies, he might be even more excited.]

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[ The box would open to reveal twelve cookies, two each of six different flavours.

Meanwhile, Minako will just stand here, waiting. ]

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[... those are not store-bought cookies.

Rion's going to process this again. Not only did she get him something, she got him something she made herself. ... Rion looks just absolutely so happy right now; one gets the impression that if he were capable of squealing he'd probably be doing that. He'll quickly set the cookies down and then - impulsively (of course this isn't something he'd plan to do) fling his arms around her for a hug.

Unless she like, pushes him away or something, he'll pull away after a bit and sign at her one of the few things they've probably gone over in class.]

Thank you!

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[ She won't push him away, even if the hug does catch her by surprise. Recognizing the sign, Minako nods, still smiling. In return, she signs back slowly: You're welcome! ]

S. LINK RANK UP

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[sjtlkjaeskt he just looks. So happy right now and not sure what to do and he's smiling and blushing - and, well, whatever had had him upset is clearly less important. Even with him being so obviously thrilled and joyful about this, though, he will sign something that is clearly not how he feels.]

You didn't have to.

[No, but he sure as hell seems to have liked the gesture!]

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Don't worry! I wanted to.

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[... if Rion could just like melt into a puddle of happy right now, he probably would. Fortunately for both Minako and the janitorial staff, this isn't something he can actually do - but while it might not have seemed possible 5 seconds ago, Rion's wide smile gets even wider.

... unfortunately the euphoria is wearing off a bit and Rion is quickly realizing that he's really not sure what to do in this situation. Think, boy! He gestures to the bench he was sitting on, as if asking her to sit down with him (and preferably not on the box of cookies he just gave him).]

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[ Minako nods, taking a seat. ]

I hope they're to your taste, Rion. It's been a while since I baked anything... Not counting Home Economics class.

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[The problem here is that there are only twelve and there are only two of each flavor, so he sort of wants to ... hoard them. At the same time, he can't just not eat them - that wouldn't be showing proper appreciation of Minako's baking (which he is pretty sure is good unless she suddenly Yukikos it up anytime she's not in Home Ec.

But he will gently take one out (he thinks it's chocolate chip?) and bring it up to his mouth, taking a small taste.

Judging by his reaction, they are to his taste. He would offer the other one to her, but she kind of baked them and probably knows how they taste and that would be rude, wouldn't it? So he'll just keep eating the one - yes, Minako, he approves very much.]