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[microwavemutant]

It's my birthday. I'm twenty-five years old today. [A pause.] I guess that's why I feel all introspective and thoughtful today.

[Another pause. This one's a lot longer.]

If you could pick any age to be again, which would you pick?

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[foxtrot_mi_ho]

Oh, Happy Birthday!

I um... I would like to be very small. I don't know what age, but much smaller than this. I never got a chance.

[microwavemutant]

Thank you.

How come you never got the chance?

[foxtrot_mi_ho]

I've always been this big. Well. I had a different body once, but I don't think that counts.

I haven't changed at all, really. I think it's really great that you get a birthday, though. Do you feel any different now?

[microwavemutant]

I don't feel any different yet. Maybe once it settles a bit.

Don't you have a birthday?

[foxtrot_mi_ho]

Oooh will you have a party and wear a pretty dress and everything?

No, I... wasn't really made that way. I think I will get one if I - -

[she stops herself - right - she had told herself not to talk about herself as if she wasn't human. a bit too late for that mi ho...]

Well. Um, maybe I can have one now. I'm not sure how I would go about getting one though. How do you know your birthday?

[microwavemutant]

I'm planning to attend the ball tomorrow, to celebrate. So I'll wear my fancy dress then.

[A thoughtful pause.]

Well, today is the anniversary of the day I was born. Generally that's what people use for their birthday. But if you don't know yours, you can pick any one you like.

[foxtrot_mi_ho]

Oh, I keep hearing about this ball... Is it... Is it something anyone can go to? Am I allowed to come too?

Ah! Really? I can just choose one? No one will mind or anything? [she's really excited for a second and then pauses.] No. Not yet. That should be... for a special day.

[microwavemutant]

Of course you are. It costs money for a ticket, but some of us have donated extra for those who can't afford one. So if you don't have enough saved, you can still attend.

No one will mind at all. You can pick anyday you like, one that feels right for you.

[foxtrot_mi_ho]

Oh... I spent all my money on cow... But I can still go...?

I will. Thank you. Not now, but I will. For today, we are celebrating your birthday!

[microwavemutant]

Of course you can. We'll celebrate extra tomorrow at the ball.

I'm Angelica, by the way.

[foxtrot_mi_ho]

Oh, that's so great! I will celebrate with you for sure!

Angelica... That's a pretty name. I'm... um... I don't really have a name yet, but I... [Gumiho... gumiho... Gu Mi Ho...] You can call me Mi Ho, if you want. Yes, that sounds good.

[microwavemutant]

It's nice to meet you, Mi Ho. Perhaps we'll see one another at the ball.