Birthday Party for Laura/X-23

[noteful]

It's a pretty low-key party, all things considered, and not significantly different than the one Parker or Meg would have thrown in a dorm room for a friend at home, not-exactly-traditional menu not withstanding.

There's music, low enough to talk over (and maybe with a little more folk in the mix than one expects to find a party). Balloons and streamers in purple and blue and red. A place to leave presents. People to meet or catch up with.

And, most importantly, a chance to wish X-23 (or Laura) a very happy birthday.

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Re: Mingle with the other guests

[the_lioness]

Probably longer than he thinks. For her, anyway.

"It really has. How are you?" Beat. "And Dean?"

Re: Mingle with the other guests

[gavemea_45]

"Not bad," Sam says easily. "Although he's missing out tonight."

Re: Mingle with the other guests

[the_lioness]

"Yes. It's a nice party," says Alanna.

Did you catch the yellow-eyed demon, Sam? Alanna doesn't say. Seven years or not, some things stick with you.

"X has a lot of friends." She smiles his way.

Re: Mingle with the other guests

[gavemea_45]

"She really, really does."

He sounds a little bit -- surprised? Overwhelmed? It's hard to say, but there's something almost fervent about the sincerity in his words.

Re: Mingle with the other guests

[the_lioness]

"She isn't afraid to say what she means," she points out conversationally, glancing down at her drink. "That's something I prize in a person."

A sudden grin.

"So much so I recruited her for security."

Re: Mingle with the other guests

[gavemea_45]

"Oh, so you were the one," he says, with a quick smile.

Re: Mingle with the other guests

[the_lioness]

"Guilty. Mike very nearly confused her into saying no, but it all worked out."

In retrospect, Alanna knows she should have just told X-23 she was hired and handed her a badge rather than have her check with Mike for approval. Old habits die hard.

Re: Mingle with the other guests

[gavemea_45]

"He did, huh?"

A beat.

"He have some reason for not wanting her on the job?"

Re: Mingle with the other guests

[the_lioness]

"Not at all. He was thrilled. But Mike is Mike, and X is, well, literal. I think the confusion was mutual."

Alanna gives a fond smile and shake of her head.

"In any case, she did me a huge favor. I haven't been around much," she admits, frowning slightly.

Re: Mingle with the other guests

[gavemea_45]

"Yeah, I haven't seen you in a while," he observes.

Re: Mingle with the other guests

[the_lioness]

"Seven years for one of us," Alanna notes. Absently, she traces a fine line beside her eye with an index finger. "I'm told it was only a few weeks here. Now we're having some trouble at home, so I can't visit as much as I would like."