oo2 | [voice] | sing and RUN --

[shaneonyou]

[Shane fumbles with the tablet, clearly in a hurry to get this ditty out to the public as quickly as possible:]

Happy birthday to you,
Happy birthday to you,
Happy birthday dear Leeee-viiiiiii

[HOSHIT, LOCATION HAS BEEN COMPROMISED --]

... Happybirthdaytoyou!

[Transmission ends. Levi will be accepting public reactions of his outed fate in the

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[Location: Barbie Mansion]

[levilup]

It's not so much that Levi doesn't want his birthday announced so much as he simply forgot about it. Shane, of course, doesn't ever forget these things, so when Levi hears him singing, both on the tablet and in the mansion, he starts laughing.

His search for Shane doesn't take long; there's not much space he can hide in, and the moment Levi finds him, he sweeps the pocketpire off his feet and spins him, kissing his cheek and holding him bridal-style, effortlessly.

And then he throws Shane on the couch and starts to tickle him. Why? Because he can.

[shaneonyou]

If one could articulate keysmashes, Shane would be doing just that. Of course, he's already laughing, but this just makes it worse. These legs? They are flailing.

"Hey -- quit -- Levi." Laughing, he tries to squirm out of it, managing to grab a cushion and ping him in the head with it.

[levilup]

Levi's nearly laughing too hard to continue on with the tickling anyway, so when he's hit in the head by the cushion, he gives up on it, falling back against the couch and just laughing. When he can finally breathe again, calm, he moves, leaning over to kiss Shane on the forehead and slip a hand into Shane's hair.

"You're adorable," Levi hums affectionately. "Can I keep you?"

[shaneonyou]

Shane looks thoughtful for a moment. "Maybe."

And then gently, for good measure, Shane whacks him with the cushion again, smiling placidly. It looks odd combined with the state of his hair.

"Happy birthday."

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[faderbroderson]

Godric is chuckling at Shane's quick rendition of the song. He's a little surprised that Levi still celebrates his birthday. After a particular amount of time, most vampires stop. Godric doesn't even have a birthday.

[ voice ]

[shaneonyou]

[Shane, meanwhile, is a big dork.]

Thanks, I'm here all -- well, uh, until further notice. [He snickers.] Hi, Godric.

[ visual ]

[faderbroderson]

"Hello, Shane. Tell Levi I wish him a happy birthday?"

[voice]

[shaneonyou]

Sure. Actually, just a second, he's right here -

[ voice ]

[levilup]

Birthday as in the day I was born, not turned. [Don't worry Angel, Levi gets it.] I don't quite remember the day I was turned, but my birthday has always stood out.

[ voice ]

[shaneonyou]

[Helpful!Shane is butting in!]

He's a hundred and nine!

[ voice ]

[glowingseer]

[ the following is said in her sternest of tones: ]

Tell me again why it seems like we're not celebrating this 'momentous' event, Levi.

[ voice ]

[levilup]

I never said we couldn't. Shane merely got to announcing to before I did.

[ voice ]

[glowingseer]

You couldn't mention it before today? You know, like a month before? I would've.

[levilup]

Mm, when you live to be one hundred and nine, Cordelia, it becomes rather hard to remember these things.

[ voice ]

[fordification]

[This would be a snort from Ethan.]

You still bother with that thing, Blakely?

[ voice ]

[levilup]

I just so happen to be proud of the year I was born into, Ethan. So yes, I do. [chuckle.] You know that I live for parties. It's another excuse.

[fordification]

Not surprised. Surprised you're not already loading up the basement, though.

[levilup]

Something tells me the people of Taxon are not quite as party-inclined as I. A small celebration will suffice.

I fully expect some sort of birthday gift from you, I hope you know. [He's teasing.]