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[set_your_watches_for_fun]

So, fellows, I'm not sure if that dear chap that calls himself our alpha has informed any of you, but he's passed a birthday while out gallivanting about with dragons and that lot. I think it's a fine excuse for a celebration, and it's only proper we should organize it.

Sweets are a must, but no processed sugars. Entertainment, drinks, we shall need a guest list of course. Any ideas, what?

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[finalizes]

[It's not that he doesn't know about birthdays, or how important celebrating them is to humans, and he does understand that alcohol and cake are usually involved, but...

Normally he gets dragged along if anything. Helping with setting one up isn't something he's really done before.]

...I can provide a room or make food. [Though he doesn't know what that should look like best in either case.]

[set_your_watches_for_fun]

What kind of room, darling?

[finalizes]

Any kind, as long as it's not too loud or smelly [which he knows Lyall wouldn't appreciate anyway] and you can either describe it well or I already know the type.

[set_your_watches_for_fun]

Can you do something outdoorsy?

[finalizes]

Sure.

Does he like anything specifically much? A forest, a field, a lake, a beach?

[After all Tick-Tock has known Lyall a lot longer and well, more closely, than Laughs.]

[set_your_watches_for_fun]

Forest, I think, and perhaps a meadow, so there's room for guests. How large can you make it? I can assist, if needed.

[finalizes]

Large enough for us and a few more people, but if we want to properly run around later, I'll need help with the size.

[set_your_watches_for_fun]

I can help, and I imagine Hajime can as well. I'm not certain about Gale.

[finalizes]

Good.

Tell me when we meet to set everything up.

[vorenado]

Do you know what sort of music he enjoys the most? I fear I don't know what more I can offer.

[set_your_watches_for_fun]

Oh, he's not terribly picky, though I believe he leans more toward classical, so that should suit well enough. And jazz, of course - I've found that comes quite in handy, what. Also, presents would be excellent. Something personal is always best, I find.

[vorenado]

I have never given a gift before.

[set_your_watches_for_fun]

Oh, it isn't all that difficult, especially as one can make whatever one likes here. The best sorts of things are things that mean something to both the giver and the recipient, I think.

[vorenado]

A tough challenge, especially for something that is supposed to contain emotional value.

-=there are very few objects that he has any actual sentimental attachment to, so it's hard to relate to something like that=-

[set_your_watches_for_fun]

You could always write him a song. [Which ... Tick-Tock kicks himself for making the suggestion, because it's stupidly romantic, but the words came out before he thought, and now he can't take them back, or he'll look like an ass.]

[vorenado]

I..

-=he pauses in thought, as always his thoughts moving in more innocent circles=-

I do not know if I am capable of such creativity.

[set_your_watches_for_fun]

Have you ever tried?

[vorenado]

I have not, but he is my... best friend.

-=he says it tentatively, trying out the concept for the very first time=-

I would not want to make a gift out of hasty, unprepared attempt.

[set_your_watches_for_fun]

Well, no, can't have that. But think on it, will you? For something, anyway - I know Randolph won't be expecting presents, and it would be a marvelous surprise.

[vorenado]

I will certainly attempt to bring him something appropriately suitable. Thank you for letting me know.

[set_your_watches_for_fun]

Of course, darling! We must all work together to make this memorable. After all, it's Randolph's first birthday with a pack of his own.

[chalicejoker]

I can do party food, easy.

[set_your_watches_for_fun]

I thought you might. Do you know any way to make chocolate without refined sugar?

[chalicejoker]

Not offhand, but I could try to see if I can find anything in the library to help out.

[set_your_watches_for_fun]

I shouldn't think it would be so difficult to do, with how we can shape things here, but it's remarkably tricky, I've found. Especially as you can't use cocoa, either.

... I expect I should ask what you consider party food, as well.

[chalicejoker]

I can always just make a cake that doesn't involve chocolate in the worst-case scenario.

Finger foods, mostly. I can do a mean sushi tray or some little sandwiches...or both. Whatever works.