MHA #2 | Friday Evening - Diego and Five's Birthday Party!

[defenderofdesmoines]

Let the record show that no one had asked Annie to throw anyone a birthday party, but that really hadn't stopped her from throwing the full weight of an Annie January effort into all of this.

The apartment was decorated fairly tastefully, she thought -- just because this was an unsolicited party didn't mean she wasn't keenly aware of who they were celebrating, here. So while there were streamers, they were a tasteful charcoal gray and silver combination. While there was glitter, it was black and vaguely iridescent. The napkins were printed in a tartan pattern that didn't exactly match Five's uniform, but the intent was clear. A banner carefully hung across one wall -- interestingly, also across a door that led into the guest room, since no one needed to go in there today -- that read HAPPY BIRTHDAY DIEGO & FIVE.

And, most importantly, there was a ton of food and drinks in the kitchen, not to mention the shots Summer was providing and the two -- yes, two -- cakes that Annie had ordered. (It hardly seemed fair to make them share, especially when this was the first time either of these guys had really celebrated his birthday at all.)

So: welcome to a birthday party for a man turning thirty, and his brother who was turning fourteen-slash-sixty-four. Probably the most normal birthday party you'll attend this year.

Comments

Arrive & Mingle | 10/1

[defenderofdesmoines]

Like you do at parties.

Re: Arrive & Mingle | 10/1

[onlyajones]

Jo had never received an invite to a birthday party before and since the text with the invite that she had received had been the first one that she’d gotten on her newly acquired phone, she thought it would be rude to refuse the invitation so she decided to show up at least for a little bit. Even though she felt a bit weird turning up to a party where she didn’t actually know either person the party was for so she was awkwardly hovering near the door and carrying two birthday cards with money in both because she hadn’t been sure about what else to do for presents.

Re: Arrive & Mingle | 10/1

[defenderofdesmoines]

"Oh, hey, are you one of Five's classmates?" Annie greeted her warmly, crossing right over to Jo to offer a hand to shake. "I'm Annie, welcome. I can take those cards and stash them somewhere for you." Where they would be safe from cake or jello.

Re: Arrive & Mingle | 10/1

[noonedecidesmyfate]

Of course Belle was there to see what sort of birthday Five might end up having. How could she pass up that opportunity?

And how could she pass up the opportunity to bring with her a neatly wrapped book on magical theory as a gift for someone?

It did feel a bit odd to be attending a gathering in the home of two almost entirely unfamiliar adults but there had been odder situations since she'd arrived here.

Re: Arrive & Mingle | 10/1

[thatwaslucky]

Rey didn't know Diego very well for some reason, but she knew him well enough to celebrate his birthday. And definitely knew Annie well enough for it.

And yes she did already have glitter on her. There'd probably be more by the end.

Re: Arrive & Mingle | 10/1

[x_discospider_x]

Socks? Was having a birthday party? Oh, Troy had to see this.

...no, really, he kind of did, because birthday parties were awesome, and he had to take every chance he could to enjoy them while he was here where he couldn't get in trouble or have to pretend he didn't care about them because of his religion, shush.

Re: Arrive & Mingle | 10/1

[grenadesandohana]

Of course Steve was there, with weapon-shaped gifts weapon-shaped gifts. "Hey, Annie," he said with a smile.

Re: Arrive & Mingle | 10/1

[alwaysonguard]

Had Dwight been surprised to get the invite text from Annie? Yes. Yes he had. But he appreciated the invite and so there he was. Trying not to stand out like a sore thumb.

Re: Arrive & Mingle | 10/1

[stykera]

Stark didn't really know Diego or Five but Annie had sent the invitation and why would he not accept an invitation from Annie? And birthday parties in general had been enjoyable this year.

Somehow, he had black glitter stuck to him as soon as he walked through the door.

Re: Arrive & Mingle | 10/1

[firstofitskind]

Of course Liam was going to show up for a birthday party for Diego, given that the man was both a coworker and friend.

Though unlike the last few parties he'd attended, he was going to skip out on adding a little color to his usual getup. He figured if there was any party where he could get away with that, it'd be this one.

Re: Arrive & Mingle | 10/1

[hatesparadise]

Well, this was definitely an unconventional birthday party. But there was Danny with non-weapon shaped gifts. Because that was Steve's job here.

Sorry not sorry.

Re: Arrive & Mingle | 10/1

[hashtag_chocobro]

Well, Prompto didn't actually know Diego or Five, but he did know Annie! And he liked Annie, and she was always so nice, and, well, with splitting so much of their time right now between Insomnia and Fandom, they didn't get as many opportunities to socialize, so she probably wouldn't mind them popping in to celebrate, too, right?

Prompto really hoped now, and he tried not to feel too awkward about being at a party for people he didn't really know, a bit too much of that awkward kid who didn't even go to birthday parties for people he did know bubbling up for his comfort. But it was fine! Totally fine. It was all good...

Maybe he should just latch onto Summer for the rest of the night. He knew her! And she came with jello shots!

Re: Arrive & Mingle | 10/1

[sword_chocobro]

And out of the three boys from Insomnia at this party that night, Gladio probably knew the least amount of people, and was probably also the least bit bothered by it, too. Because honestly, put a drink in his hand and just let him people watch a little and he was a pretty happy camper, the faint amusement and comfort with situations like this pretty evident on his face and in his demeanor.

Re: Arrive & Mingle | 10/1

[intheeyeofthebeholding]

Jon didn't really know either of the birthday boys, but Annie had made an effort to point out that he was invited to any parties, if only because he would have to be the one to handle any noise reports, so he was here.

He wondered if it were a conflict of interest.

He'd just hang out in a corner somewhere.

Re: Arrive & Mingle | 10/1

[what_the_shock]

If Annie was throwing a party, Miguel was there. He couldn't remember if he actually knew Diego or Five, but hey. They were probably cool too, right?

He waved at Annie as he headed in, and looked around, taking in the decorations.

Talk to the Birthday Boys | 10/1

[defenderofdesmoines]

Please wait for them to ping in first!

Re: Talk to the Birthday Boys | 10/1

[knife_bender]

During the planning process of all of this Diego had been determined to push back any negative feelings his birthday might have drummed up and at least try to put on a happy (happy for him) face for Annie's sake.

Now that it was the day of the party, he realized it was easier said than done.

So he was there, not exactly looking cheerful, and trying not to focus on how there should be five other people here also having a birthday.

Re: Talk to the Birthday Boys | 10/1

[apocalypsehow]

Five was mostly confused by the whole thing. One on level, he understood what this thing was all about, but...

Yeah. The lack of five other people made it something else.

At least there were drinks.

Jello Shots | 10/1

[defenderofdesmoines]

Please wait for the artiste to ping in!

Re: Jello Shots | 10/1

[somethingwithturquoise]

Sure, sure, sure. Summer had a lot of things to still sort of finish up and take care of since she planned on leaving this weekend (which was not actually going to be happening, for some reason, I wonder whaaat?), but that didn't mean she wasn't going to devote an exorbitant amount of time putting together one last themed jello shot set for a party before she did!

And not just any party, either! It was her bestie's boyfriend and his weird brother's birthday! So, like, yeah, she was definitely going all in...while trying not to think of how many future parties around here were going to be sadly without a jello table.

The offerings that evening, decorated accordingly to the party as a whole because, duh, of course she collaborated with Annie to make sure everything was cohesive, margarita shots, rum and stout shots, a black-and-white layered espresso shot meant to totally reall certain distinctive fashion elements of both birthday boys' style (although, admittedly, one more than the other), some stupidly complex mudslide ones, chocolate covered strawberry ones, and, of course, a different margarita flavor made with a number five mold.

Oh, and also some glow-in-the-dark ones, because there'd been a conversation.

She felt it wasn't exactly her most cohesive set thus far, because she really didn't know Diego or Five even half as well as she should, but, still! There was some good stuff there, she felt! Memorable, at least, but, well, this wasn't about her, okay?

Food and Drinks | 10/1

[defenderofdesmoines]

There's a ton of moddable things besides shots and cake. And also kitchens are a great place to hide at a party, if you're so inclined.

Re: Food and Drinks | 10/1

[chef_chocobro]

Even though Ignis was even less familiar with the people at this party that Prompto had suggested they partook in, he was far more comfortable in a room full of vaguely familiar strangers, especially when he could simply gravitate toward the food and admire the spread.

And especially those cakes!

And as he was admiring their masterful work, a little spark ignited in his brain.

"That's it!" he declared with a triumphant snap of his fingers. "I've come up with a new recipe!"

Because, really, he did not get nearly enough opportunities to do that.

Cake! | 10/1

[defenderofdesmoines]

The two cakes that Annie had ordered were sitting on their own table -- Diego's had a number of candles (thirty, to be precise) sitting beside it, along with a lighter, while the prospect of decorating Five's with the correct number of candles had proven to be too difficult, and Annie had ultimately just stuck a 5-shaped candle into the cake to light later.

Re: Cake! | 10/1

[knife_bender]

The cake was out of commission.

Sorry, everyone.

Unless you wanted to eat some off the floor.

OOC | 10/1

[defenderofdesmoines]

All adults and students are welcome (though students pleeeeeease stay out of the booze unless you want Annie on your case)! Feel free to mod that you got that text from Annie or heard by word of mouth or whatever!