fandomhighdorms | Raven's Surprise Birthday Party, 6th Floor, Late Friday Afternoon

The sixth floor had been transformed into a proper Winter Wonderland, complete with twinkling lights adorning the walls, and... snow?

Yes, snow. Inside. Don’t ask how it got here. Or why it wasn’t melting despite the fact that the room itself was a comfortable temperature. If someone did ask, the only answer they’d get was a mysterious smile from Karla and a slight waggle of her fingers. Whatever conclusion they wanted to draw from that was fine.

But it wouldn’t be a party without the food, of course, which is why there were several tables with all sorts of (vegetarian-friendly) snacks and drinks, and, yes, a cake. Made by Sookie and not either of the two people organizing this party. ~~Which meant it was safe for human consumption~~. Speakers hidden behind fake trees were playing soft New Agey music, with a few instrumental holiday carols thrown in. Even some of the tinsel from yesterday had been saved and used to decorate.

Come in, relax, and help the birthday girl celebrate her first party in style.

[Bit of OCD ~~coming~~ UP! WHY DO I ALWAYS FORGET THIS? UGH.]

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"Really?" Karla said, pretending to be confused. "Huh, you know what? I think you might be right. In fact, I think it's a..."

Three...two...one!

"SURPRISE!"

Give Raven a moment here while she tried to process this.

"For me?" she finally managed in disbelieving voice. And then an ecstatic smile began to slowly spread across her face as it sunk in.

"We were going to try to have this in time for your actual birthday," Karla said, opening her arms for a hug, "but certain parties that shall remain nameless interfered with that plan. Hope you don't mind a slightly belated one."

"Not at all," Raven said, gratefully giving Karla a big hug. "I do not know what to say. I have never had a party before! Thank you so much."

"You're very, very welcome," Karla said sincerely, hugging Raven tightly. "It's bad enough I didn't throw you one last year. You think I could let two go by without a party. The occasion of your birth is something worth celebrating, darling."

"This is the first time it has ever been thought of in that way," Raven said, unable to hold back the tears. She'd never felt this special before, at least not special in a good way.

"I'm pretty sure your other friends have appreciated it before now," Karla said, wiping away some of Raven's tears before pressing a kiss to her cheek. "We just hadn't had a chance to show you, yet. I'm glad we have it now."

"So am I," Raven sniffled. Like the Grinch, her heart was swelling three sizes that day, only it hadn't been small to begin with. "This is the best birthday I have ever had."

"And just think," Karla said cheerfully, "They're only going to get better from here. I'm sure of it."

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