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

[noteful]

"I'm not entirely certain what 'normal' is supposed to mean, here," Meg says, with a smile.

Re: Mingle with the other guests

[maxwellsdemon02]

He'd say 'people who don't kill other people for a living', but considering Milliways, that might be the minority.

Also, kind of a downer.

"Well, throwing birthday parties for your friends is a good start, anyway. I hope she likes my present. What the hell do you get the girl who has nothing but doesn't want anything?"

Re: Mingle with the other guests

[noteful]

"I made her gloves," Meg says. "And bought her a book that we had talked about once."

So . . . pretty much the sort of presents Meg gives any of her friends.

"What did you get her?"

Re: Mingle with the other guests

[maxwellsdemon02]

"The fish. She seemed to like having a cactus. Fish pretty much take care of themselves, but I thought she'd get a kick out of taking care of it." He shrugs.

It might even be sort of a metaphor...but he won't admit that.

Re: Mingle with the other guests

[noteful]

"It's a very pretty fish," Meg says. "And I don't think the cactus will get too jealous."

Though you never know.

"I think it's a good present."

Re: Mingle with the other guests

[maxwellsdemon02]

"Heh. Thanks. He won't clash with her apartment, at least!

"Pretty good variety of people too," Duo says, surveying the room. He's thinking of Ingress' hair, Charlie's face (or lack thereof), and Stitch in particular. Not to mention a couple of people towering over the others (Sam and Cal).

And 494. Meh.

Re: Mingle with the other guests

[noteful]

"Not exactly like any group of party-goers I've ever been in before, no," Meg says. "But . . . I think she has good taste in friends. I've really talking to the people I've talked to, this evening."

Even Stitch.

. . . though perhaps "talked to" is the wrong choice of words, there.

(Almost everyone towers over Meg, to some extent or other. She's used to that.)

Re: Mingle with the other guests

[maxwellsdemon02]

(Join the club, sister. Duo isn't much taller than her on a good day.)

"Me too! And hey, more people should host parties in the bar, I figure. Make this a lot more commonplace."

He spots an opening in the crowd. "I better go pay my respects to the lady of the hour. I'll see you around, Meg. Thanks again."

Re: Mingle with the other guests

[noteful]

"Nice to see you again, Duo," Meg says.

"Enjoy the party."