[video] Happy Birthday, Laura!

[shoplifter]

[Laura has not really been on the network much, since the kidnappings had happened. She had been scarce in general; just because she was held captive all her life, after all, did not make it any easier to be thrust back into that terrible sort of world. But now she's back and has at least had some time to try and heal from those nasty little metaphoricalwounds, chewing on her pencil thoughtfully before lowering it and smiling a little from where she sits at a table in the community housing..]

I am twelve now... I have never had a birthday before, so I am not sure what to do other than to say so; since I have been here for a year now, I have decided that August is my birth month.

[She grins a bit, rather impish.]

And since I do not have the exact day, I guess every day in August will have to be my birthday. Gracias.

[LAURA NO—

Oh, the feed ended on that note.

Guess August is National Laura Month, so sorry.]

Comments

[dothelokimotion]

Oh? And what should I be inspired by?

[shoplifter]

... Maybe...

[She'd been mostly just joking to pull one on her friends, but...]

I would probably like... small parties more. Too many people is hard.

[shoplifter]

By friends who wonder if you can or can't draw without resorting to magic.

[dothelokimotion]

Now I know I should be insulted.

[shoplifter]

... Would you have used magic to make something on paper?

[dothelokimotion]

No. Paper is a fragile medium. I doubt any magic put on it will last. It's good for a quick display but nothing more.

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[compartmentalise]

I was lucky that the human I was with is one of the good ones. He taught me a lot about art and life.

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[mannerism]

[ well then, here's a face she remembers from a little incident in the supermarket. ]

That is only logical, I suppose.

[ hello, little thief ]

[11calls]

It's okay, my friends tend to like smaller parties too. If you want, I can talk to my Richard and see about him making you a cake and having a small party here? I live with my friends Richard, Simon and Stan, so there's not that many. And I'm sure you could invite a few people too if you wanted.

[umbrastaff]

Now that is the absolutely best way to see things! I've been having to work out so much since I got here because of all the good food.

I'll send you some cake!

[indigobird]

A lot that isn't appropriate for your age.

[No drinking alcohol for you, young lady. Not yet, anyway.]

But I also just like to... hang out and talk with them. Sometimes we play card games. [Also with alcohol, but she supposes they can be done without it.] Or just get into a tiny bit of trouble.

[dancingmd]

What sort of celebrations are in store for this very important month?

[breqintopieces]

You're not requesting presents?

[She'd gathered that was a common option for her lieutenants, but then again, most of them couldn't get time away for those birthdays.]

[realists]

Cool. You too.

What language is that?

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[armcollector]

Well!! I would still never give a kid inedible cake. That's just cruel.

[He folds his arms and pouts. She still doubted him!!!]

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[democratically]

There is certainly no rush. We'll make certain it is done before heading out, and back in plenty of time.

[goblinemperor]

[ Oh... no that sounds really bad even to him now. But he isn't going to ask how that came about. Not on her birthday post. ]

Perhaps a different number would be wise, in that case.
Is there another number with special meaning to you?

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[stantheman]

You really don't know your birthday...?

[shoplifter]

Then a pencil will do?

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[shoplifter]

He sounds like a good man. I did not grow up with many good people, but there are quite a few that are kind here. Have you met many people in Riverview?

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[shoplifter]

I do not. It's not something that was openly shared with me, or in my file.

It is too humanizing.

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[shoplifter]

[Why hello there, nosy proper woman.]

Of course. It leaves a lot of room for cake.

[shoplifter]

[Sometimes she's surprised by the kind things people offer.

And so for once, she's actually a little speechless, instead of simply quiet in nature. After a lengthy pause, she replies:]

That sounds nice... I would enjoy that a lot.

It does feel a little strange, to have a party that is... about you.

[Such a thing is bizarre to her, when her life had never allowed it.]

[shoplifter]

Gracias.

Are you a cook like Taako?

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[shoplifter]

Very well. Then we should have this cake together.

It will be a nice birthday present, to share some.