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.]

Threaded | Top-Level Comments Only

Warm drinks and filling vegetarian dishes abound, along with some spicy surprises to contrast with the cool winter theme. The centerpiece of it all was the cake, courtesy of Sookie.

Edited 2010-12-17 16:04 (UTC)

For when the birthday girl pings in.

Someone took a picture of her expression, right?

Off to one side there was a table without any food, a place for the guests to leave any gifts they had brought.

Even the ballpit had gotten into the decorating scheme, with all the white, blue, and clear balls on top. Look, if they were going to go with a theme, they were going to do it right.

longislandiceme informs me she was eating cookies while I was posting the party. UNFAIR DIVISION OF LABOR, SAYS I.

I was supervising.

There was a small box on the table with a card for Raven. The wrapping job suggests Karla had perhaps wrapped it herself--ie, poorly.

WITH COOKIES.

Bobby had helped put this party together, of course he was here, wandering around the room and mingling. With a plate full of food, as Bobbys were wont to do.

There were two boxes wrapped in paper that depicted cartoon penguins doing a variety of winter sports. Raven would probably be able to guess who this gift was from without a card, but there was one anyway.

Happy Birthday!
~ Bobby & Sookie

Tara dropped off a small box containing something that looked like Raven's taste to her. She'd had to fight the urge to get herself a second one.

Tara took some hummus and pita and happily made the rounds. She wasn't missing Raven's party,

Ariel could never miss a party, even if she didn't know the people who it was for nearly as well as she'd like to. And, of course, once she got there, she could only marvel at the decorations. "Ohmygosh!" she openly gawked with an approving beam. "This is beautiful!"

After Raven arrived with due pomp and circumstance, Karla had to hunt down Bobby of a well-deserved high five.

"We rule," she said, beaming.

Other than the ten minutes it took Karla to bring the birthday girl to her own party, Karla was happily wandering the party, making sure everything was going smoothly.

It was Raven's first party. Everything had to be perfect.

And if she was sampling all the food? Well, someone had to taste test it!

"So, I've discovered one flaw in our otherwise brilliant plan," Karla said, sidling up to Tara with a smile. "I used up most of my creativity finding Raven a birthday present. Now I have to try to make what's left come up with something good for Winsol. Err, Christmas."

Alexander would certainly not be absent at Raven's birthday party if he could help it, and so he was there, rather impressed with the decorations and the display and thinking that the parties held by people here were certainly setting a standard for him to consider when he was king and probably would have to put many such events together for his kingdom.

Of course, hopefully, by then, there'd be a queen who could handle quite a bit of it, too. Or at least help him out a little.

"Kiss kiss!" Karla hadn't seen Ariel after the performance last night. "Hi, thanks for coming! Did you have fun last night?"

Kennedy might be a little disappointed at the vegetarian menu, but that wouldn't stop her from loading up her plate; luckily, a party with Bobby and Karla at the helm wouldn't be short on munchies.

Even if she was making short work of them.

"We are team awesome," Bobby agreed, returning the high-five and surveying the in-progress party with pride.

Alexander had no idea what Raven might like for a gift, but he did know that he wanted to give her one, so, after much thinking and a bit of working, he had wrapped up a small box with a card. Inside, of course, was one of his hand-made utility belts, with plenty of pockets and pouches.

The card inside read simply: I do not know if you will find this useful, but Bruce and Maladicta seem to enjoy theirs, and now you may have one of your own. If you can think of something else useful that I might make for you instead, please let me know, and I'll be happy to give it a try.

Many happy returns,
-Prince Alexander of Daventry-

Sealed, of course, with the royal Daventry insignia.

"I did!" Ariel gushed ~~despite her mun's inability to tag yesterday, boo~~. "It was great! You did an awesome job, too, Karla! I still think there could have been more singing and dancing, though, but it was still a lot of fun."

Tara laughed. "Kennedy and I spent like half my shift yesterday talking about what to get her," she admitted. "She's hard to shop for. So, uh, Winsol is a present thing,....?"

That meant she had to figure out something for Karla. Hmmm.

"This was a brilliant idea," Karla said, turning to watch the party with him. "Thanks for bringing me on board."

"It is!" Karla said, almost bouncing a little in excitement. She loved Winsol. "Thirteen nights of parties and dancing and feasts and presents! We even have similar traditions, like singing carols and Winsol trees."

Page 1 of 8

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

Arrive/Mingle/Eat

Surprise!

Presents

Ballpit

OOC

Re: OOC

Re: Presents

Re: OOC

Re: Arrive/Mingle/Eat

Re: Presents

Re: Presents

Re: Arrive/Mingle/Eat

Re: Arrive/Mingle/Eat

Re: Arrive/Mingle/Eat

Re: Arrive/Mingle/Eat

Re: Arrive/Mingle/Eat

Re: Arrive/Mingle/Eat

Re: Arrive/Mingle/Eat

Re: Arrive/Mingle/Eat

Re: Arrive/Mingle/Eat

Re: Presents

Re: Arrive/Mingle/Eat

Re: Arrive/Mingle/Eat

Re: Arrive/Mingle/Eat

Re: Arrive/Mingle/Eat