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[bitingmybullet]

Well, well, will you look at that.

There's a Gwen at the bar.

She's leaning forward on her elbows, watching the people.

She might be humming "Happy birthday to me."

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[sky_from_sea]

Anna slips quietly onto a nearby barstool.

After a few moments, she leans forward as well, resting her chin on her hands.

Hey, it's comfortable.

"Is that music to dance to?"

Her smile is crooked--just a little.

[bitingmybullet]

Gwen smiles back, though it's a little rueful. Her pitch may not be the best, but even she can't mess up "Happy Birthday," right?

"I don't know," she says. Tilts her head. "Maybe a waltz?"

[sky_from_sea]

"It could be, I suppose. Though don't they usually go one two three, one two three?"

[bitingmybullet]

"You'd have to get a little creative," she admits.

And wants to say, Guess what it's my birthday!

But refrains, for the moment.

"... So. How're you?"

[sky_from_sea]

"I'm all right."

Anna smiles.

"Though I do think I'll have to find somewhere to settle for the winter. You?"

[bitingmybullet]

At "somewhere to settle for the winter," Gwen's ears prick.

Or if they don't, there is a strong impression of their having done so.

"Oh ... well. I'm okay."

She smiles.

"Older."

[sky_from_sea]

"That happens to a---oh."

Anna's smile broadens. It broadens quite a lot.

"So this is where I say 'happy birthday'? Or did I manage to miss it?"

[bitingmybullet]

Gwen's smile brightens when Anna's does.

"You're right on time."

[sky_from_sea]

Anna laughs.

"Well, happy birthday, then. I'll get your 'over the hill' membership card to you as soon as I can."

[bitingmybullet]

She sticks out her tongue.

"Oh, good. Any chance I can score some wrinkle cream?"

[sky_from_sea]

Anna bites her lip to keep from laughing.

"I'll see what I can do."

[bitingmybullet]

Gwen grins.

"A couple of cats would do the trick, too."

[sky_from_sea]

There is a brief moment where Anna's train of thought is derailed entirely.

"cats prevent wrinkles?"

[bitingmybullet]

"Cats ... are for the crazy and elderly?"

Although the idea of cats preventing wrinkles is kind of entertaining.

[sky_from_sea]

"Well, we do seem to have both of those covered."

Anna looks thoughtful.

[bitingmybullet]

Gwen, on the other hand, looks like she might like to facepalm.

"You didn't have to go with me on the crazy."