Party like it's your birthday [OPEN]

[plasticasshole]

Who: Connor & OTA!
When: 15th August
Where: Connor and Hank's cottage
What: Connor's very first birthday!
Warnings: None so far, will update if necessary


[It starts with a video on the 14th. Connor is sitting and petting a very large dragonfly by his head, because that isn't weird at all.]

Hello everyone. I just wanted to send a message out to let everyone know that it's my first birthday tomorrow, and I'm inviting people over to join me for the evening at my home. If we've met, you can assume you're invited. If we haven't met, well... I'd like to meet you, so you're invited too. There will be food, and the backyard has a giant pool. I hope to see you there.

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[And on the actual night of his birthday, of course Connor is confined to his pool because of the full moons. Which is fine, he supposes, as long as people want to swim with him. As promised there is plenty of food, laid out on a table near the back of the cottage, and he's even set out a couple of small tables and seats. The backyard is large and lit up by floating lights, but most of it is taken up by a huge pool.

Connor himself is swimming around, though if he spots someone he'll come over to greet them. He'll look very different to his usual self, his teeth long and sharp and his eyes a milky blue instead of the usual warm brown; he's mostly blind above the water tonight. His fingers are unnaturally long and tipped with claws, and the little balls at the end of his whiskers and ear fins glow a soft blue. His entire body is covered in scales now. He still sounds the same though, and if approached he seems pleased that someone actually turned up.]

((Feel free to mingle amongst yourselves too!))

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[plasticasshole]

[Connor smiles wide when he sees Justine, and pulls himself up out of the water to sit on the edge, tail swishing.]

You didn't have to bring me anything.

[But she did, and he appreciates it. So he gestures for her to sit with him, because he really wants to kiss her cheek in thanks but can't reach on account of not having legs.]

[ishisstrength]

[She places the wrapped package and the bag of coins next to her before carefully lifting herself to sit at the edge of the pool with Connor. She trusts him to help keep her steady and she doesn't mind if she gets a little wet in the process.]

I bring you thinks even when it isn't your birthday. Why wouldn't I bring you something now.

[She picks up the bag of coins with a smile.] No magic needed and they're ready for you to catch. This... [She places her other hand on the package and pulls it into her lap.] I'll put it in your room for tomorrow.

[plasticasshole]

[Connor curls a damp arm around her and kisses her cheek.]

Well, thank you. I appreciate it.

[He strokes her cheek with his thumb, giving her a more serious look.]

But how are you feeling? If you get tired, you can lie down in my bed.

[ishisstrength]

[Her smile widens at the cool warmth of his kiss against her cheek.]

I'm feeling better. I'm trying not to make you worry but I couldn't miss your birthday.

The white sheer kimono plasters to her skin wherever Connor's damp touch comes in contact with the fabric. She doesn't mind. The fabric is light and it'll be quick to dry. She'd much rather be close to Connor then dry.]

You have a bed?

[She gives him a questioning gaze while trying to hold back her smile.]

I thought you didn't because you don't need one.

[plasticasshole]

[Connor looks almost sheepish at the question.]

I got one recently. I thought... if you ever wanted to stay over...

[Yes, he got a bed just so Justine could sleep over sometimes if she wanted to. He'd been fine with his kid's bed since he only ever sat at his desk really, but the new bed is comfortable and he sometimes lays on it for a few minutes just to enjoy it.]

[ishisstrength]

[Justine smiles and this time it's her turn to kiss him on the cheek.]

Then I'll stay tonight and you can join me after the moon goes down.

[It isn't very far to her house but she's touched by the thought that he'd purchased a bed so she could stay over. It also means she can stay and enjoy his party longer.]

[plasticasshole]

[Connor nods, glad that Justine wants to stay the night.]

I'll be with you as soon as possible.

[For now though, he just leans against her, arm still around her waist.]

Have you eaten? There's food on the table nearby. I'd get it for you, but...

[Legs. Lack of them.]

[ishisstrength]

There is no rush. I plan to enjoy the party a little more.

[She's going to be outside for as long as she physically can manage it though she has no idea how long that will actually be.

Justine leans against his side and smiles as her lovely dark gaze turns towards the table of food.] I can get myself something in a little bit. I haven't eaten recently but it's been difficult. I can only eat a little bit at a time. [She's trying to regain her strength but also not make herself sicker in the process.]

What all is over there? I can't see from here.

[And she doesn't want to move just yet.]

[plasticasshole]

There are sandwiches, salad, cupcakes, assorted snack foods... I wasn't sure what people would like.

[So there's nothing too heavy there, Justine could probably just nibble at her leisure.]

[ishisstrength]

What about a cake? Should we sing you happy birthday?

Or I can just sing it to you.

[It's a song that he might not know.]

[plasticasshole]

The cake is in the kitchen. I didn't get a chance to put it out before I started to lose the ability to walk, and Hank hasn't been here so I couldn't ask him.

[He supposes the cupcakes will have to do for now.]

I'd like to hear you sing it.

[ishisstrength]

I can get the cake if you'd like or sing.

[Or do both but it's Connor's birthday so he gets to choose what he wants and Justine will do her best to comply.]

[plasticasshole]

I'd rather hear you sing. The cake can wait.

[And he wants her to stay seated, both for her own health and because he wants her close.]

[ishisstrength]

Okay then.

[She smiles and begins to sing softly, just for him.]

Happy birthday to you.
Happy birthday to you.
Happy birthday my dear Connor.
Happy birthday to you.

[When the song ends she lightly presses a kiss to his lips.]

I hope this year is an amazing one.

[plasticasshole]

[Connor smiles warmly and pulls her closer.]

I hope so too... though I'm sure it will be, if you're with me.

[He genuinely means it. He can't imagine being unhappy as long as he has Justine.]

[ishisstrength]

[She smiles as her head comes to rest on his shoulder.]

I don't have plans to go anywhere.

[Justine doesn't know what the universe is planning but she's happy to be here at Connor's side. It's odd and it makes her feel guilty but she does mean it.]