happy birthday, how much more can you take?

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WHO: Rinku, Evangeline, everyone who knows the latter even a little
WHAT: Evangeline birthday party number 1: The SFW One
WHEN: February 8
WHERE: Shining Karaoke
WARNINGS: None so far, this is the clean party.

Rinku had booked out the biggest room at the karaoke bar for the entire night. Everyone who had so much as an acquaintanceship with Evangeline was invited, so it might get a little crowded even so. The machines had just been updated with songs from all over, allowing everyone to sing whatever they wanted – though maybe holding off on the inappropriate ones would be good, at least while the kids were awake.

Pizza had been trucked in, many different kinds. Of course they had plenty of pepperoni mushroom, the birthday girl’s favourite, but Rinku had also ordered everything from cheese to spinach feta to spicy pepper, shrimp and mayo, dill pickle, and a heavy, topping-laden one just labelled ALL. If there’s one you want, it’s probably there. Drinks were available to order from the bar, including all kinds of non-alcoholic options. Cake and ice cream also came in by request; the cake is a large chocolate one with an abstract creature that the cake decorator clearly thought constituted a “cool monster” on it.

Karaoke, discussion, food, presents at a table at the room door... what else did a party need?

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PRESENT TABLE

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[This TL is for any and all presents for Evangeline! Those also invited to the NSFW party that takes place the following week can give their presents at either, though if the gift itself is inappropriate, please save it for that one. Otherwise, go wild!]

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[Rinku stacks three presents onto the table. Labelled from herself, along with (naturally) a seashell, there’s a model kit for Evangeline to build a scale replica of the Fairy Queen statue in Amberfall, complete with mechanisms for a working fountain. The card reads, I know you like machines and building stuff! So this has gotta be fun! Rinku♥

Labelled from Mecchan is a book about foraging and what’s edible, with a focus on things found in the Mapleline Forest and Pumpkin Spice Trail. The card reads, DERE EVAN_LJN. HAV FUN WITH BOK. FROM ME^CC_HAN

Labelled from Hina is a deer antler chew toy. The card just has Hina’s footprints (are those feet?) in paint, with Love, Hina in Rinku’s writing.]

I let them pick out their own gifts! They were pretty excited.

[spinsandneedles]

[PRESENT TIME, the gift Sonic leaves on the table is wrapped in a fun, sparkly blue paper because it's the best color. Inside she'll find a box set of cheesy old monster movies, the kind where you can totally see the zippers on the monster suits. Classic shit.

The card he leaves with it reads "From your favorite hedgehog. You know the one. Wink wink."

[throneaway]

[ There's a little birthday greetings card with a gift certificate for a little restaurant in Blossomcrown, the equivalent of ☾35.

"Dear Ms Evangeline, many happy returns on your special day, Maxwell" ]

[urtitan]

[Frieda got Evangeline a box of pralines and a chocolate-scented set of bodycare goodies - shower gel, a scrub, a pair of bath bombs, and some hair masks. Not everyone may be as obsessed with swimming and diving as she is, but she wants her friend to at least enjoy the water at home!]

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[livesoutofspite]

[Mike leaves his present on the table. It's wrapped in a cloth instead of wrapping paper. Inside is a box. It's shaped like some ancient sarcophagus. Inside is a plush of a mummy with tentacles coming out from under the wrappings. Inside is a little card the says 'Will you be my Mummy?']

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[bluediligence]

[ Korone leaves three gifts! A super cosy and adorable hummingbird hoodie; a small box of monster-themed chocolates; a letter-size illustration of Rinku and Eva being cute sisters together, done in vibrant watercolor pencil.

A card reads, Happy birthday, Eva-chan! ♥ I hope you have the best time! ]

[rustyhonesty]

[Jean leaves a present with his name on the table that's just a simple brooch of a [pick yourself] monster that occasionally has glowing eyes. It only has a protection enchantment from Jean.]

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[dadbeatdad]

[Lucifer is going to leave his gift. It's wrapped in bright red paper and a golden bow. Inside is a duck sweater. Lucifer is proud of it. He hopes Evangeline likes it.]

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[melodymania]

[Max is going to swing by the party, how can he not? It's cute and fun. His gift is a little thing of his own creation. A clear and flawless crystal ball. It's shiny and a tad heavy. It has instructions on it. Touching the sphere with another person will help you to communicate with them, specifically feelings. The people touching the ball will be able to feel the other's emotions as they speak and know how they are making the other feel.]

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[ikissedaboyandlikedit]

[Paulo's gift is simple. Like it's in a bag covered in cats so you know it's from him. And inside? A cute little cat shirt. And a birthday card.]

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[noodleboi]

[Porty and MK drop off their gifts together. One is a self affirmation calendar for the rest of the year. Each day has a kind affirmation for Evangeline. The other is a stuffed squid man that when hugged says something nice to the person squeezing him. Self affirmation gifts!]

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[shatteredprison]

[Shadow's gift is quite large. It is a massive box with a black bow on top. A card sits on it;

To Evangeline,
Happy Birthday.
I saw this and knew you would love it.
I hope it shows even a small amount of my appreciation for you.
Signed,
Your favorite Hedgehog.

Inside is a very wild outfit. Fishnets included.]

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[Rinku is all over karaoke, She comes up multiple times in the night to sing assorted songs, usually high energy and with the odd anime cover, because why not. She even calls out to the crowd and tosses out glow bracelets.]

How’s it going, everyone? Are you all having a good time? ♪

[She’ll also be around the party and mingling in general, even while stuffing cake into her face.]

Do you like the party? I promised Neechan I’d throw her one months ago so everyone could have fun. Did I get enough different pizzas?

[And... even Rinku needs time to step out someplace quiet, it seems? But if you follow her into an empty karaoke room, she sets down some plates of pizza and lets her Sobble and Zubat out of their Poké Balls.]

Sorry, it’s probably too much for you guys in there, huh? Don’t worry, I gave Neechan your presents.

Empty Karaoke Room

[shining_predestiny]

[Nanohana might not know Evangeline too much, but she wanted to participate in the party. She can't help but notice the host disappearing into another room, leading to her peeking in.]

Hey, everything alright?

Around the Party

[lost_soldier_echidna]

Hope you have more cake, silly.

[And there's Evangeline's roomie, looking amused at Rinku eating the cake.]

Also, totally enjoying it. Glad you thought of it.

Karaoke

[urtitan]

[After one of Rinku's songs, Frieda flags her down by waving her glow-bracelet-adorned arm.]

Rinku! You're the life of the party again! Well done organising all of this!

[Having known of Evangeline's birthday in advance this time, chances are she offered to help, but as usual, Rinku handled the brunt of things!]

[abnormalizes]

[For one, Evangeline isn't wearing her EGO suit! If she can't wear non-protective clothing without fear of being attacked at a party full of people who want to celebrate her, when can she wear it? Instead she's in a very cute shark hoodie and overalls set. The flower in her hair stays, though.

Early on, she approaches the karaoke mic and then suddenly freezes.]

...None of my go-to karaoke songs are appropriate for kids. Help.

[Yes, she had literal months ahead of time to realize this was going to be a problem and think of something else to sing, but she's been busy, okay.

Once that hurdle's overcome, she happily flits from guest to guest to check in.]

Thanks for coming! Are you planning on singing something?

[...Later towards the end of the evening, she takes a moment to just look out at how full the room is.]

...I have a lot of friends here, huh? How'd that happen?

[It hadn't really sunk in until now, and there's open wonder in her voice.]

karaoke

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[Somehow, Rinku also didn't realize this was a problem. She screws up her face and thinks.]

Uh... there's a lot of other ones you can try! Do you know any of these?

[Rinku brings up one of the books of karaoke songs and starts flipping through and pointing out songs she played or otherwise used to mix with other things at Evangeline's last party.]

[wingbound]

[ Levi isn't exactly a party goer, but he did find his way here. He's generally well-liked, but he hasn't made a lot of actual friends (who didn't later betray him); Evangeline is one of them so it makes sense to show up. ]

[ If there had been no dresscode specifications to the contrary, he'll be in the same tailored suit he had wore to Reiner's solstice party, brace and cane included. The only difference that may or may not be noticeable is a gold band ring on his left hand. He has brought more home-blended herbal tea, the one that helps better sleep, and a somewhat old-fashioned-looking, tastefully ornamented dessert tray that he must have thrifted from somewhere, filled with what appears to be homemade chocolate chip cookies. Raisin free! He's made them all from scratch and didn't try to use the unlimited cookie jar to cheat. ]

[ Luckily, he doesn't drop any of it at the inquiry about singing, but he certainly looks a little taken aback, watching Evangeline as if he's waiting for her to clarify that she is joking. ]

...No. Was I supposed to?

Moment

[houndofmanchester]

[That gets a short bark of laughter out of Barghest.]

You have to ask? Master, you're one of the kindest and most accepting people I've ever met. It's frankly stranger that you didn't have more before Ellipsa.

Moment

[lost_soldier_echidna]

Well, you are VERY persistent and have a very magnetic personality.

Check-In

[urtitan]

Evangeline! Happy birth-- oh my, your outfit!! It's a shark!

[Despite having been here for over a year now, she's still easily impressed by novelty clothing!]

[ashenrose]

Party Food!

Mary, of course, had soon found her way to the food table - first, suspiciously eyeing the 'all' pizza.

"If I ate a bit I could try all the possible toppings at once."

She's thinking about it-

She was showing similar levels of restraint when staring at the huge cake, practically bouncing on her feet with enthusiasm.

"Ohh!! This cake's really pretty!"

Karaoke

Once she'd had her fill- don't mind her having a tiny bit of icing on her nose she hadn't cleaned off yet, oops- she could be seen staring at the machines in awe.

"So those are the things Rinku was talking about! Hm. I don't know many songs though..."

Frowning intently in thought-

pizza

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Do you wanna try it? They put a ton of toppings on that one, so I had to get it! Hina-chan likes that kind too.

[Well, Hina likes food in general, but...]

[rustyhonesty]

Karaoke

Admittedly, it takes Jean a few drinks to get the courage to attempt actual karaoke. He does a few songs, but they're kinda awkward since he doesn't really know the lyrics to most of the songs.

It's after the third drink he has he decides to attempt one more time and just go with the flow. Lyrics be damned, right? It's the attitude that matters.

The song of choice is a very upbeat one that he mostly improvises the words with. Except at the end he's getting pretty good at the chorus at least??

Either way, he had fun, that's what matters and for the rest of the evening he's just gonna hang out unless someone asks for a duet or something. Also he's switching to water, just in case.


(and yes, that link is actually his voice actor)

today i learned jean has the same voice actor as chuuya bsd

[abnormalizes]

Jean! You were great!

[Evangeline hasn't been having alcohol at all - she needs her self-restraint in front of the kids! - but she's plenty buzzed on the atmosphere.]

Do a duet with me!