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Characters: Madoka Kaname fatedmagia & Homura Akemi heartovertime
Date: October 3rd
Summary: A special fifteenth birthday
Warnings: Potential Madoka Magica spoilers?

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[fatedmagia]

[ Madoka was well aware what today meant, of course--but, she hadn't expected to receive anything for today. No, she hadn't mentioned her birthday to any of her friends. Really, all Madoka wanted was something she got everyday.

And that was to be happy with the people she cared about.

Even though... it certainly wouldn't be the same without her family here.

Entering the apartment she shared with Homura, she calls out-- ] I'm home.

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[heartovertime]

[It's way too early...

Homura was going to hide the cake for later and clean everything up before Madoka got home, but writing with the frosting took some extra care. Even if she could stop time, it would seem kind of awkward to do that here, even if her magic doesn't deplete itself as it would back home. With the warm smell in the air, Madoka will probably notice anyway.

It's with a light sigh that Homura gives up on that, stepping towards the doorway into the main room of the apartment to lean out, still wearing her apron, and now a smile.] Welcome home, Madoka.

[fatedmagia]

[ Madoka's face brightens. ] Good afternoon, Homura-chan.

[ Though, she pauses upon seeing the apron. Not to mention... something smelled good. ] ... Were you cooking? [ She tilts her head a bit in curiosity. ]

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[Homura looks a little sheepish even with her continued smile.]

Yes... just a little something.

I didn't realize you would be back this soon.

[fatedmagia]

[ Madoka looks somewhat confused now, but she offers a small smile ] ... Should I leave for a little while longer...?

[heartovertime]

Of course not, Madoka!

It's okay, I was mostly just finishing up, that's all... But...you can come see if you'd like.

[fatedmagia]

[ A nod, and she offers her hand for Homura to take ]

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[Taking the hand, Homura turns back into the kitchen, guiding Madoka's way. Though the kitchen is obviously still not cleaned up and still in a state of use, on the counter sits a cake which looks very much like a finished product and not just a work in progress.

It's certainly not a large cake in the slightest, but more than enough to cut into a handful of healthy-sized slices to share. The pink details and red strawberries contrast against the main white frosting, even if the writing might be just a little sloppy. Writing with it wasn't quite as easy as with a pen, after all.

Homura smiles a little nervously.]

It isn't much, but...

[fatedmagia]

[ Madoka's eyes widen at the site before her. It was.... to say the least, touching that Homura remembered her birthday when she hadn't been expecting anything, and even moreso when she hadn't mentioned that her birthday was coming up. ] Homura... chan...

[ She looks to her with a joyful expression on her features, shaking her head. Her thoughts were evident on her face, to say the least ] No-- I didn't even think anyone would remember my birthday... [ She smiles ] Thank you.

[heartovertime]

[It all makes it so worth the planning and work just to see that look on Madoka's face. Her own smile spreads wider in response.]

There's no way I would forget, Madoka... [She gives Madoka's hand a light squeeze.]

H-Happy birthday...

Sorry, it doesn't have candles or anything just yet, but... that shouldn't take very long to get ready.

[fatedmagia]

N, No--its not your fault that I came home early. .... Thank you, Homura-chan. [ She steps closer to the cake and then looks to her again ] It feels a little more like home like this. Mama would make a huge cake for me like this, too.

[heartovertime]

I'm glad then. I want you to be happy, Madoka.

If I can make it more like home...

[fatedmagia]

Mm. I'm really surprised, but... I couldn't ask for anything else today. [ Nod ] And I want you to be happy, too.

[heartovertime]

You can ask anything, Madoka. But...even if you do not want to do anything, I would like to do something you would enjoy.

[But first, the cake...

Letting go of Madoka's hand, Homura reaches for the candles, to prepare the cake as they talk.]

[fatedmagia]

... [ A pause, and she looks sheepish. ] Mm. It's a nice day to go to the park. ... Isn't it...?

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[Gradually placing fifteen candles on top of the cake, Homura turns her head towards Madoka at the comment.]

It is, isn't? Would you like to go there with me, Madoka?