014- [action] Birthday Party (Backdated to Saturday afternoon.)

[friendly_ghosts]

[It's time for Mindy's seventh birthday party. The house has pink balloons tied to the mailbox, and the other decorations follow a similar theme. Pink everywhere. Mindy is wearing her prettiest party dress and a lovely home made paper crown. Because this is a princess tea party, you see. So a crown in necessary. Don't worry, Mindy and Taiwan have

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[dodo_master]

[Cynric will show up, with Hephaestus in tow! They were both invited, after all. And he's carrying a present, after all. Couldn't forget that.

The dodo is overwhelmed buy the other people and decorations and everything. He's so excited.]

Hello and happy birthday!

[friendly_ghosts]

[Mindy forgets her manners entirely and zeros in on what's important to her.]

You brought the dodo!

[Said Dodo will be receiving love and pets from the birthday girl. While she's doing that, she'll finally remember to greet Cynric as well.]

Hi! Welcome to the party.

[dodo_master]

Naturally! We were both invited after all.

[And Heph is thrilled to get love, oh my god. He coos at her like an oversized pigeon.]

And thank you! Would you like this now, or are you saving them for later? [Holds the gift out]

[friendly_ghosts]

[The only thing that pulls her attention away from Heph is the question that should always be asked of the parents and never the child. Naturally she wants her present right now. She wants all the presents now, kthx]

Can I have it now? Please?

[dodo_master]

[Cynric, responsible? Surely you jest. He hands it over to you. Inside is... a toy of sorts. It's made mostly of wood, is shaped vaguely like a robot, and is painted in pastel colors. It's for a little girl after all. It's kinda funny looking, but it has a lot of movable parts for being handmade.]

Ah, yes! See, this needs a bit of an explanation. It's a robot! At least, not quite yet. Once the town gives me my magic back, I can animate it for you! And then it will move on its own. Afraid it's not much for now, but I'm confident you'll be pleased with it once I can finish it up.

[friendly_ghosts]

[She stares at it, a little surprised. She's never gotten a robot before and had always been under the impression that they were boys' toys. But it was cute...]

I'll call him Beau. And he'll be Lady Cottington's new husband.

[She says this decisively, with a little nod. nd then looks back up and smiles. Lady Cottington is a doll, if you're curious.]

Thank you!

[dodo_master]

Excellent name! And you're quite welcome. I'm sure you'll be glad with the results once I can get him moving for you!

[friendly_ghosts]

Can you really do that? Are you a witch like in fairy tales?

[dodo_master]

Of course I can! Well, normally I can, but the town took my casting away. It's not much like fairy tales though. Well sometimes it is. But never say "witch"! That's a bad word. Spellcasters, mages, wizards even... but not "witch".