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[It's cold. For one who does not like the cold very much, they can be pretty miserable. Luke walks through the village, coat unzipped but crossed over his chest and stomach, with a rather irritated look on his face. Dammit. If Guy were here he'd probably frown at him and zip up his coat before talking to him more

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[odastillhatesme]

My little Xion is getting older~!!!

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[odastillhatesme]

-- So you better not screw this up, kid.

[/trollin. We think.]

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... R-Right. [Oh god and now he has Sanji breathing down his neck aaaah.

Actually.]

Hey, do you... think you could help me out some?

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[odastillhatesme]

[He only does it because he knows you will succeed!

You have no other choice.]

What, you thought I wouldn't pitch in? [Smirking] I'll handle the food preparations, if you need me to.

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That'd be great! I know she really likes your food. You probably know everything she likes, too. [And him being there in the first place. Luke already has high hopes for this... As long as certain friends of his don't go spilling everything. B|]

I've just never planned stuff like this before... It's kind of overwhelming.

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[odastillhatesme]

[Just tell them Sanji will string them up by their toenails if they speak a word. 8|

... Except if they're women. Luke is on his own in that case]

You'll need a list of who's coming, a place to hold everyone, a good time so they can attend... not to mention making sure Xion is distracted enough so she doesn't notice.

That's not counting your own birthday present.

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[... But it's the ladies who are the most dangerous! D8

He shifts awkwardly at that last part. A present from him... gah. He always needs time to think about these things...]

Roxas said he'd take care of the distracting... Where do you think it should be? It can't be her house... [Obviously, since he's one of the few people who can actually tell that it's even there.]

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[odastillhatesme]

[He knows. 8Da That's why you're on your own.]

There's no point having it outside... Hm. [They need somewhere nice and big and... wait, he doesn't need to think about this too hard]

It can be at my place. There's plenty of room now that Franky's done with the renovations.

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[Traitor. ;~;

Luke's expression seems to brighten at that. Of course! This just ensures that Xion wouldn't see it coming, since leading her to some place she doesn't go to often would make her suspicious...!]

That's a good idea... no, that's perfect! She'll be so surprised...!

[He can't help grinning - it's really all coming together better than he expected, and he's got all these people to thank for it. Of course, he won't know if it'll be successful until it actually happens, but... still. He doesn't know how he'd be able to do it by himself.]

Sanji, thank you! I don't think I could do this without you helping out...!

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[odastillhatesme]

The thanks is appreciated.

But Luke, you're an idiot if you really believe that.

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[There's a slight sound as if Luke just tripped over a word - a choke of sorts, and he seems to narrow his eyes as well as looks confused at the same time.]

Wh-What's that supposed to mean? [It sounds more questioning than annoyed, but still. omg he got called an idiot. 8|]

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[odastillhatesme]

Even if I wasn't here, you think Xion would be any less than ecstatic with you throwing her a surprise party? [He's not saying his appearance will go unnoticed. Just that--]

It's the sentiment she'll care about, not how much you surprise her. Because she loves you.

[... Yeah. Father-in-law doesn't mince words.]

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[... Oh.

ffffffffffffffffffffffffffff. That... Well. He can't help turning away with a bright blush on his face.]

I... I know that. [Mostly. Sorta. Kinda. He's really not sure about the fact that Sanji not being there would make her as happy as he wants her to be. There were times, these past two months, where she'd cry over something he'd do, because it reminded her of her dad...]

I guess I just... really want to make this special. And this is the first time I've ever done anything like this, so... getting all this help means a lot. Especially from you.

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[odastillhatesme]

Sure, sure. [Sanji graciously doesn't draw attention to that flaming face.]

It'll be fine. We'll all chip in.

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[Luke appreciates that, seeing how just pointing it out would make him even more flustered and embarrassed.

Just give him a minute - okay. Okay, the blush is starting to wear off after thinking of other things, so he chances looking at the journal again.]

... Thanks. Is there anything else I need to do? Besides... you know, writing down who all's coming?

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[odastillhatesme]

When you're finished with the list, give it to me. I'll use it to make sure there's enough food for everyone. [And then some. Because god, if his captain comes along...]

And you might wanna think of things for everyone to do during the party.