Ongoing, open(ish)

[soulofocean]

When; Sunday August 8th, morning
Rating; PG
Characters; MKR cast plus guests! (if you're friends with anyone in the crew do consider yourself invited)
Summary; courage_of_fire celebrates her first birthday in The City at the beach. willofthewinds and soulofocean have taken an oath: to make hers a surprise party to remember.
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at the beach || open;

[soulofocean]

Anyone who saw what a fabulous time Umi was having could tell this was not just a happy occasion because it was her best friend's birthday: it was also her kind of party all around. The closeness of the ocean invigorated her. On days like that being in The City almost felt right. If Hikaru was feeling half as happy as she did, then the Water Knight's mission was accomplished.

She stood around wearing her summer dress, cold fruity drink in hand, feeling the warm sand beneath her bare feet and wondering what she should try next... start a beach volleyball match or dancing? The day was sunny, nice and ripe with possibilities.

[courage_of_fire]

Umi looked so happy! The flame knight didn't dare interrupt the girl's silent revelry. Instead she just stood a few paces back and smiled. Seeing her sister this much at ease and contented was all the birthday present she needed!

And with that flowing summer dress, Umi looked just like a model from a magazine!

[soulofocean]

Hikaru could have stayed there without making a sound, Umi would have still felt her presence. The whole of the accomplishment the Water Knight was feeling came from her best friend's happiness, after all! Knowing that they'd helped make this a cheery occasion meant so much... And Hikaru had a way of radiating warmth to go with this feeling: it gave her away.

Turning, Umi beamed at the birthday girl and promptly approached her, putting a hand on her shoulder companionably, "So! Enjoying yourself so far?"

[courage_of_fire]

"Yeah! Everything has been great so far!" Hikaru beamed up at the other girl. It was hard to believe that something like this could come to fruition in a city that was riddled with chaotic events and miscellaneous incidents. If she'd learned anything about the City it was that one day you may be dining on crepes in a quaint cafe, and the next time running for your life. It was unpredictable.. kind of like this birthday party had been only the party was a good thing!

"Are you having fun!?"

later afternoon || by the boat || open;

[soulofocean]

Whoever asked Umi how the heck had she and Fuu managed to pull the right strings to find what was probably one (if not THE only) boat in the whole City would be given the same reply: she didn't have a clue. But the exhausting research had been worthwhile.

The thing wasn't impressive, but would fit at least the whole apartment (if tightly!) so they could take Hikaru out for a short along the beach.

[courage_of_fire]

The day had already been more than fulfilling with all the party games, cake, and everything. It was more than Hikaru could ever ask for. Truly they had gone all out for this occasion and she hoped it hadn't been too difficult. Catching up with Umi she was ready to thank her for an eventful morning.

"Thank you Umi! I can't believe you and Fuu arranged all--" She trailed off, her eyes lingering on the vessel behind Umi. Pointing at it Hikaru questioned, "What's that doing there?". The party was over right?

[soulofocean]

"Aw, Hikaru. See, I'm really glad you asked!" This was the time when all the poking through the Network and dealing with shady characters would pay off. Oh, wouldn't it pay off immensely. Umi's tone was cheeky, her hand was on her hip, the other's finger in the air poiting each word as she showed off the results of hers and Fuu's cunning in the way she'd wanted to since Clef tossed the idea at her by accident.

"That there." She nodded at the small boat, then returned to flash her best friend a happy grin of VICTORY. "Is the closing event for your birthday!"

[courage_of_fire]

According to the water knight's animated mannerisms, whatever she was about to reveal was something big! Clutching her fists together under her chin was the only way to suppress her excitement to any extent.

Hikaru looked back towards the boat when Umi motioned toward it, then back to Umi. "Closing event?! Where did you ever find a boat?! I haven't seen that many... Whose is it? Can we touch it?".

She still wasn't entirely sure what to do with the boat now that they had one.

at the beach || open;

[courage_of_fire]

Umi and Fuu had been acting strange in the last few days. Like they were busy with something. Nothing too out of the ordinary. Hikaru assumed that things were just busy at their respective jobs or had they taken a vacation from those too? Anyway, she was none-the-wiser when the big day arrived.

Surprise didn't begin to cover it when Hikaru saw all the decorations and everything down on the beach.

"Is this-- for me?! When did they have time to do all this?!".

[Following the placeholder band wagon]

at the beach || open;

[pharles_at_life]

Presea giggled. It had been hard to keep the secret, but so worth it to see Hikaru's face!

"Who else would it be for?" she asked warmly. "The girls were having a hard time keeping it from you. Happy birthday, Hikaru."

[courage_of_fire]

"Presea!" Hikaru exclaimed her eyes sparkling. Then she giggled and added," Well, it could have been for one of their other friends. Umi and Fuu seem to know a lot of people here!".

"Thank you Presea!".

[pharles_at_life]

"Oh, but they work their hardest for you," she answered. The Knights were strong together - and best friends. Anyone with eyes could see that.

"Umi said that you were turning fifteen, and that it was very special." Presea blinked. She still didn't quite understand the cultural differences here, but she was trying anyway. "I made you something."

She presented a small box to Hikaru. Inside it was jewelry meant to match the dress that Umi had purchased for Hikaru's present. Presea had tried to make it somewhat practical - nothing dangly that would catch when she moved, but pretty all the same.

by the cocktail bar (*) || open;

[1001teatimes]

Having taken care of preparing some of the most exotic foods to serve at the party, Tatra was rather tired but thoroughly accomplished. She was still to recover from her dumbstruck fascination with the sea, and having such a happy event celebrated right by its shore couldn't have been more charming an idea, in her opinion.

The lovely red-haired Magic Knight seemed so perky and energetic about the occasion too! Taking a delicate sip of her fruity drink, Tatra decided this was something to be grateful for. For many reasons aside from the obvious ones, too.

She smiled in absolute ease and considered starting a dance.

(*) More like a table where cold drinks are served. |D Yes they DID go to town with this party.

[sound_rune]

Connell was sitting at one side of the cocktail bar. Of course, he's too young for any of the harder drinks. So he's just glancing around the colorful drink collection... Curiously, he's wondering which ones had no alcohol. There were a lot of unfamiliar liquid here!

Still, it looked really nice and well-organized. He'll have to make time to compliment Umi and the others later on for a job well done.

While he was sitting there, he made time to remove the guitar case he had around his shoulder and set it down at the side of the chair he was on.

[1001teatimes]

Tatra's attention is all for the young man joining her at the bar. She's wearing an amused smile. A friend of the Magic Knights, without a doubt! The dear girls have so many acquaintances all over the City...

Her smile grows brighter at catching sight of the guitar case.

"I pray you excuse me, Young Master." Her voice is cheerful and polite as she decides to address Connell. "But I could not help but notice... is that a musical instrument?"

[sound_rune]

Connell didn't notice her addressing him at first, but at the later word of musical instrument, he blinked a few times before turning his eyes towards the beautiful lady. She was apparently talking to him.

He made a faint tint at not realizing it easily, "Oh! Hello, miss," he said in light surprise. It took a few seconds before that surprise died out and made a brighter smile. He answered better afterwards, "Yes, it's a guitar."

Connell decided to show her, so he picked it up again and slid it out from its case. A Rickenbacker 360/12 peeking out from it.

"... It was a little expensive. But since I don't have any instrument with me in this world, I decided to invest in something more worthwhile. I wanted to continue practicing as well."