It's somebody's birthday

[scary_music]

Mun-chan! Mun-chan! You remembered Ibuki's birthday! But isn't it a little late for you? Such a night owl!

Ooh, though, isn't it too bad Ibuki can't celebrate her birthday at the Bastion? That's so sad! Where can Ibuki celebrate it? Oh, I know! She can celebrate it here, right? Right! YAHOO~!

Oooh, you have Thanksgiving on Ibuki's birthday? What's that? Ibuki has no clue! Oh, Ibuki knows!

THANKS for GIVING Ibuki a birthday party! No? No, that's not it? Ooh, turkey! So much turkey! We have a holiday like that! On the 25th of December, we have Kentucky Fried Chicken! ... It's not the same? But turkey tastes like chicken, doesn't it? No?

Ibuki hopes she gets lots of her friends at the Bastion for her birthday! That would make Ibuki so happy! Uwah... but they don't do applications today, do they? Oh well! It can be a delayed birthday present then!

[... for general birthday shenanigans assume party hats, balloons, games, cake, whatevers... and especially a karaoke machine.]

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Because on a full workday it's only about a half hour after I'd get off work~

[scary_music]

Oooh!

Scary! Real scary! Super High School Level Scary!

Ibuki can become one of Gundam-chan's dark initiates?! Oooh! It's an honor! Invigorating! The most invigorating honor!!

But Ibuki's will is strong, she will not succumb to the madness that would make weaker wills fold...!!!!!!!

[And she gingeraly accepts the gift, unwrapping it to reveal the contents!]

logic, gosh

[sthampede]

[And back the paper peels to reveal... a book! Specifically, a comprehensive book on ferret care. Because ferrets. Caring for/about ferrets. Ferrets.]

This arcane tome will serve you well on your journey. Naturally, I have other such grimoires available for study, but in light of our recent conversation...

[Translation: he saw it and thought of you.]

haha b-btw I was convinced to app to Ruby City with Ibuki if you want to consider that place,too XD;

[scary_music]

Ooh!

Now Ibuki can learn the super hidden art of the ferret! Amazing! Thank you, Gundam-chan! Ibuki will forever treasure this gift!

With this, perhaps one day she will be worthy of a ferret's affections!

i should make a list. wait, i have a list. had a list? i should find where my list is

[sthampede]

[... Wait, she likes it? Actually likes it? Not that he had been nervous, because surely if she had rejected the gift, she would not have been worthy of it in the first place, but he's still a little flustered surprised.]

With patience, I am certain you will achieve it.

the only important ones to list are bastion and ruby city *shot*

[scary_music]

Ooh! Patience! Ibuki can be totally patient! The most patient!

She once stayed out all day just to wait for the stars to come out, it's true!

But Gundam-chan can help Ibuki master the art of ferret, too, right? Right?

wow it's like you're biased or something

[sthampede]

I would be a poor master I neglected my apprentice's training.

[Besides, think of the ferrets. Ibuki as she is now unleashed upon such creatures would be a terror to behold.]

what I dunno what you're talking I'm not biased at all

[scary_music]

Gundam-chan is the best master ever! But we have to seal it with a pact or something, right? Right?

Pinky swear, Gundam-chan! Pinky swear!

[And Ibuki's holding out her pinky for Gundam...]

riiiight. also why this sleep schedule goodnight

[sthampede]

[He stares at the pinky for several seconds, then—]

Despite knowing, you make this request? You should be counting yourself lucky that the poison passed you over before, not trying your hand again.

goodnight!! sweet dreams!

[scary_music]

Gundam-chan! It's pinky swear time, come on, come on! Ibuki can survive it, don't you worry, Ibuki's stronger than she looks!

[And she... pokes Gundam with her pinky]

AWAKE AGAIN KIND OF

[sthampede]

[But how much stronger? The touch has him frowning again, at any rate, and reluctantly, he extends his pinky, casting both it and hers a dubious look. Be it on her own head then.]

I am not to be held responsible. You have been warned.

[Again.]

Meanwhile I'm tagging on my cell at work

[scary_music]

[Ibuki just laughs happily as she takes Gundam's pinky with her own, giving it a firm shake]

It's done, it's done! The pinky swear! If Gundam-chan breaks it, then something happens! Ibuki forgets what!

But Ibuki's not afraid, she knows Gundam-chan won't break it!!

BUT HOW DOES TYPING

[sthampede]

[Breaking his pinky, he's pretty sure? Or is it swallowing a thousand needles? Either way, he nods, looking grim]

I will be certain not to disappoint.

with a touchscreen keyboard thing, it's so slow and cumbersome tho ;.;

[scary_music]

Good, good! Ibuki's not worried!

Hey, hey, let's play a game now, Gundam-chan! How about karaoke?

M A D N E S S

[sthampede]

No. No karaoke.

SPARTA-... or something

[scary_music]

Huh? What?

Really? What's wrong with karaoke? Ibuki doesn't understand! Is Gundam embarrassed to sing karaoke? But it's really fun! Come on, come on! We'll do a duet!

saw that coming

[sthampede]

No.

[He. Sounds very definite. Sorry? Sorry.]

[scary_music]

[Sadly, if Gundam is worried about some death metal... it'd likely not be death metal but actually something that most people could stand]

Gundam-chan, don't be a party pooper! It's Ibuki's birthday!

[sthampede]

i am not denying your right to party; I merely object to your choice of celebration.

[This makes somehow. Not really.]

[scary_music]

Objection overruled!

[She hits the random button on the karaoke machine, before handing one of the microphones to Gundam]

Sing, Gundam-chan! With all of your strength!!!!!!!

[And... this cute song starts to play. And Ibuki actually sings it properly, not trying to death metal it up]

[sthampede]

[... WHAT. UM. WHAT???? Okay, just. Going to hold onto the microphone awkwardly, looking very much as though he'd rather be anywhere else other than here.

Can. Can he sneak off in some random direction without being detected or is she going to drag him back.]

[scary_music]

[No you can't sneak off. Ibuki knows the lyrics already, she doesn't even need to watch the screen]

[So, yeah, no, you can't sneak off, Gundam]

[sthampede]

[totally trying to anyway JUST TRY AND STOP HIM or grab his scarf or something, that would probably work]

[scary_music]

Gundam-chan!

[Pull on the scarf? No, she's tackling onto him-being careful not to disturb the hamsters as much as possible through such an action]

[sthampede]

[WHY IS BEING TACKLED?!??!??!??? Down he goes, sort of, hamsters most definitely not being jostled too much as Ibuki catches him. As keen as he may be to get away, he is perfectly willing to sacrifice any and all dignity if it means preventing the Four Dark Devas of Destruction from coming to harm, so.]

What grievance do you claim, banshee?!

[Yes. He is obviously the wronged party. Somehow.]

[scary_music]

Sing! Ibuki demands it!

[She shoves the microphone into Gundam's face]