Sixth Floor, Thursday Evening -- Merlin's Birthday Party

[bitch_prince]

If Arthur had still been back at Camelot, the idea of holding celebrations for a servant's birthday would have seemed preposterous. But he wasn't, and it didn't, and if he were really honest with himself he'd admit he enjoyed it (or at least in as much as it involved picking out presents that made him fret some on the inside and yelling at people

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Arrive & Mingle

[bitch_prince]

It's a big floor! Show up!

Re: Arrive & Mingle

[bloody_luck]

Mat--even though he had no way of receiving email--had a sixth sense when it came to finding fun.

He arrived in his standard breeches, white shirt, ridiculously embroidered silk coat and black scarf and glanced around for faces he recognized.

Re: Arrive & Mingle

[bitch_prince]

"Mat," Arthur greeted, lifting his (as of right now) unalcoholic drink. "I didn't know you knew Merlin."

Re: Arrive & Mingle

[bloody_luck]

"I was here for the ballpit," Mat said with a quick grin, "but I've seen him around."

Food & Cake

[bitch_prince]

Supplied by the lovely Francine. Please wait for her to ping in!

Re: Food & Cake

[thatsamilkshake]

Well, yes. There is food. And cake.

However if you're looking for something sweet, you'd best head towards the sushi. ... The sticky rice and mango sushi from Taste of Thai.

The cake, well.

Re: Food & Cake

[bloody_luck]

Mat glanced at the cake, then at Francine. "Is this going to end like the cookies I bought the other week?" he asked dubiously.

Re: Food & Cake

[thatsamilkshake]

"With you... eating it?" Francine guessed.

Presents!

[bitch_prince]

Because we all know it's the main event for any naming day party.

Re: Presents!

[bloody_luck]

Mat, given what he knew about Arthur, decided that Merlin was probably also severely fun deprived. Thus his gift was a pack of lacquered playing cards and two sets of dice, with an invitation to teach Merlin how to play at his leisure.

Mat was such a good influence on people.

Re: Presents!

[bitch_prince]

The final package - if there were any at others - was simple, nameless, and contained eight neckerchiefs of varying shades and sizes.

The note simply read, They still look horrible.

Re: Presents!

[blondecanary]

After her conversation with Francine, Dinah picked up a few cashmere turtlenecks, then added in a couple CDs that she was pretty sure he'd like. (Not the one with 'Lady of Shallot' though).

With an elaborately curlicued note:

This certificate entitles the bearer to two (2) free internet explanations, or one really big ice cream sundae, to be redeemed at leisure. Negotiations possible, void where prohibited.

Talk to the Birthday Boy

[bitch_prince]

Once he pings in is around!

Re: Talk to the Birthday Boy

[bigdamndestiny]

Merlin was very much there and late because of woooork far too happy that he had a meat cake.

Seriously, it was just weird.

Re: Talk to the Birthday Boy

[elephantgadget]

Helen smiled at him. "Happy Birthday. That is the correct thing to say, yes?"

Re: Talk to the Birthday Boy

[bigdamndestiny]

"It is!" Merlin replied, smiling at her. "And thank you."

Ballpit

[bitch_prince]

It's there and it's full of balls.

Re: Ballpit

[anarchist_queen]

"Yeeeeee!!!"

*floomp!*

There went Leda, diving into the ball pit.

Re: Ballpit

[life_inshadow]

Tara had hitched her skirt up a bit for better control and tucked her shoes off to the side of the room as she lead Merlin to the ballpit.

"I should have known this would count as a present," she giggled.

Re: Ballpit

[bigdamndestiny]

"Well, if it's as fun as you say it is," Merlin replied, working on getting his own boots off.