"Sixteen candles make a lovely light"

[markofthebrave]

Who: House Avatar and ANYONE ELSE
What: Katara's Birthday
When: July 5th
Where: House 56
Summary: It's Katara's 16th birthday today! ~Marrying age~ Seeing as it's a pretty big deal, even though there won't be all the gathered eligible young men in the village competing to make an impression, Sokka invites anyone who wants to come and celebrate

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[ Party(ish) Lunch Buffet - Dinner! ]

[markofthebrave]

[If anyone wants to stop by and wish Katara a happy birthday, here's your chance! Please threadhop all around, take over their backyard, interact with each other - and remember, you break it, you bought it!]

[sokkafangirl]

[The first chance she gets, Suki is going to venture over and give Katara a big ol' sisterly hug, a little wrapped package tucked under an arm.]

Happy birthday, Katara!

[markofthebrave]

[Yay, hugs!]

Thanks, Suki!

[She appreciated you being a bro and toughing it out this morning for the hair tradition.]

[sokkafangirl]

[Hey, what are future-sister-in-laws for if not complicated hairstyles and coming-of-age prep? After she pulls back, she offers the gift out to Katara.]

You having a good time at the party so far?

[markofthebrave]

Of course! It's so nice to see everyone together. [Even if there's still a bit of a shadow over her.

Chouji...

But she smiles.] What's this?

[sokkafangirl]

Just open it and see for yourself!

[Inside she'll find an elegant blue hairpin, designed to accent the flowers and the topknot.]

[markofthebrave]

[XD]

Oh, Suki! It's so pretty!

[Katara quickly turns around and hands the comb back to her.]

Here, put it in.

[sokkafangirl]

[Huzzah, she likes it! Pleased, Suki takes the pin and sets it in place, stepping back to admire it.]

Oh good, I picked the right colour! It really suits you, Katara.

[markofthebrave]

[Grin!] I want to see!

[And she'll head on over to a random mirror.]

Oh, it looks great!

[sokkafangirl]

I'm glad it does! I wasn't sure if it would fit, since it's a traditional hairstyle and all.

[markofthebrave]

Maybe not completely traditional. [Toph's knot comes to mind...]

The important thing was having my close friends there to do it for me.

[Since, you know, female family members are a bust.]

[sokkafangirl]

Well, I'm happy I was able to be a part of it. It was fun!

[markofthebrave]

I'm glad you were a part of it two.

[And hug!]

[sokkafangirl]

I didn't know the Water Tribe had traditions like that. I'd better learn about these things, though, if I'm going to be a mom someday.

[Which... would be really nice, actually.]

[markofthebrave]

Don't worry. If you guys stay back at the village, I'm sure everyone will want to teach you all about it.

[sokkafangirl]

We haven't really talked about that yet. [Said in a light tone; it's so far off that it's not a big concern right now, and this is Katara's birthday. No point in making things all weird and serious.]