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[ledbythewind]

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[ledbythewind]

Birthday...?

[HE SOUNDS CONFUSED. But it is not for the reason Asbel will probably suspect!]

[neverendingoath]

[Pause.]

Yeah. Since today would be...

Uh oh, I didn't get the wrong day, did I!?

[ledbythewind]

[He laughs.]

Not at all. I was just a little surprised to hear it mentioned here, considering that the passage of time seems to operate differently.

But thank you, Asbel. I am very happy you remembered, even despite that.

[neverendingoath]

Yeah, I noticed that myself. But I thought it would be a good idea to keep track of how time might be passing at home too.

[You can practically hear the smile in his voice.] You're welcome, that's what friends are for, right? [A pause, there's scuffling in the background and Asbel makes a 'shh' sound.]

But hey, I got you something.

[ledbythewind]

... you got something for me?

[Now he sounds genuinely surprised. Birthday wishes were surprising enough, but a gift on top of that? The only gifts Richard's ever received for his birthday before were things given out of obligation, not personal feelings.]

[neverendingoath]

Of course, it's your birthday. You have to have a gift!

When do you want it? [Well, that's in the past. Get ready for more gifts than you can handle, Richard. For every occasion. Ever.]

[ledbythewind]

It isn't something that's going to go bad, is it? Don't tell me you tried cooking again.

[... he couldn't help it.]

[neverendingoath]

[8(] H-Hey! I've been practicing my cooking...

But not for this. Your gift isn't food.

[ledbythewind]

I must admit, those sounds did make me a bit concerned. As interesting as it may be, I'm not sure sentient food makes for the best birthday present. Although after that curry...

[neverendingoath]

That's it, I'm taking your gift back.

[ledbythewind]

[Okay, okay, he'll stop. But he's laughing now.]

I'm sorry, perhaps that was a bit unfair of me. I'm sure my own cooking wouldn't be much better if I tried.

[neverendingoath]

[Aw well... it's good to hear Richard laugh. It's a nice sound.]

We should really just leave it to Cheria.

[ledbythewind]

That may be for the best, both for ourselves and for anyone in the near vicinity.

[neverendingoath]

Better safe than sorry, right?

[And before he can say anything else, there is an insistent bark in the background.]

[ledbythewind]

... is that a dog?

[Asbel, just what are you planning? WHAT HAVE YOU DONE?]

[neverendingoath]

N-No?

[NOTHING]

[ledbythewind]

That's odd. I wasn't aware that you'd taken up ventriloquism as a hobby, Asbel.

[neverendingoath]

It wasn't me! It was.... one of the other residents!

[ledbythewind]

I'm almost sorry I live in a different house if yours is as interesting as it sounds.

[Now he's just trolling.]

[neverendingoath]

You should come visit!

[Your trolling is ineffective.]

[ledbythewind]

[... he should have expected that, really.]

Right now? I suppose I could make some time...

[neverendingoath]

Yes, you definitely could.

[Wheedle wheedle.]

[ledbythewind]

In that case, I'll see you in about fifteen minutes, and be sure you don't let your roommate go anywhere before I get there.

[neverendingoath]

Sure thing. I'll wait inside, so just come on in when you get here.

[ledbythewind]

Should I dress up for the occasion?

[Or down, if there is in fact going to be a dog involved, as he suspects.]