[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.]

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[shoplifter]

Gracias.

[She feels nice, hearing that sort of thing. It's new and strange — but nice.]

... I am not sure. I've never had a party before. It is easier to just meet friends somewhere nice, I guess. But I am not used to having many friends in one place, here.

[thestoriesarereal]

You're welcome.

[Lucy is still grinning and utterly excited for Laura.]

You don't have to do a "party" if you want--like with a lot of food, drinks, and stuff. You could do a small get together in an open area and have people around. I could help, if you want.

[shoplifter]

That sounds nice. Alex said we could have a small celebration at her home.

You are invited, if you'd like to come.

[thestoriesarereal]

That sounds great! Have you thought about what kind of cake or dessert you'd like?

Thank you! Have you talked to Alex about a date or anything? I can help with decorations or, anything you need.

[shoplifter]

I think a — rainbow cake would be fun.

[She's considering this very intensely! Is a rainbow cake a thing? Can it be done?]

I'll ask Alex when we should do it. We have a month of options.

[:))))]