...how kids plan parties...

[tyler_marlocke]

If they're dreamers, they want bouncy castles and pony rides and giant tigers

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Meet and Greet

[tyler_marlocke]

So what if your host is a very ordinary looking nearly-10 yearold boy? There's still other party guests to meet, like the kid in the trenchcoat who has by now noticed everyone entering from the closet.

...we apologize for the trenchcoat kid in advance.

Re: Meet and Greet

[crabbycustomer]

Karkat has shoved himself into a corner and is quietly observing the shenanigans. In the human disguise, he more or less fits in, although his awkward posture will always set him apart; he looks like he is ready to be attacked, with the collar of his dark corderoy jacket snugged up tight around his neck. There is a box jammed under his arm; it looks like it would be hard to get it out of there with a crowbar.

[nepetaleijon]

"Karkat!"

INCOMING POUNCEGREET.

[crabbycustomer]

SQUAWK.

FLAIL.

Karkat manages somehow to not drop his box.

Backyard and bonfire!

[tyler_marlocke]

There's a generous fenced-in suburban yard out here, complete with a few yard games, bushes, chairs and a hammock all safely spaced away from the firepit.

So come on, weither you want to play tag, lawn darts, lounge around, or get those marshmallows, hot dogs or hamburgers toasting up over the fire, there's plenty to do.

[not_his_pa]

The outside is nice and green and neat, William has a moment of staring before he heads towards the fire.

Of all the games he can see the only one that looks familiar is what might be horseshoes but he's not sure.

[nepetaleijon]

"Hi William!"

Nepeta bounces up to him happily.

[not_his_pa]

"Happy Birthday, Nepeta. You've got a nice set up here and that disguise looks real nice,"

He's never seen a hat that looks like a cat before.

Here it is, the moment you've all been waiting for.

[tyler_marlocke]

It's dark enough outside now that the fire is the strongest source of light.

That is until someone comes out with the lit birthday cake. Mint chocolate chip ice cream cake to be precise.

That's right boys and girls, it's time for cake and presents! Undeniably the BEST parts of any party.

[nepetaleijon]

CAKE. AND. PRESENTS. Either of those alone would be cause for rejoicing, but together it is closer to something like rapture.

Nepeta has been coached about blowing out the candles; she manages it in one go, and proceeds to carve up the cake into slices with alarming efficiency and glee.

And somewhat later, she's tearing open wrapping paper in much the same fashion.

(Even if she isn't using her claws for either.)

[crabbycustomer]

Karkat is waiting and watching nonchalantly, pushing his slice of cake around with increasing agita as she gets close to his little white unwrapped box.

It's not like he's nervous or anything.

[nepetaleijon]

And there it is!

No wrapping paper means it's easy to open.