A Late Birthday Party / MAY 26, 2063 Night

[therealbrianna]

[ After a short "vacation" at Tokyo, Brianna sends a text to her friends. It's a general invitation that stretches from her blade mates to her mentors, to well, the whole of Netsach (as long as she knows them. Also extends to some Zangyaku friends). Of course, she asks her parents for permission first. ]

SENT: 03:00 PM

Hello friend! It would make me very happy if you could make it to Haven this Saturday to celebrate my 520th birthday. Drinks on me. :)

- OOC note: Feel free to tag in whenever you like, whatever you like. 
- May 21, 2063: Date of text
- May 26, 2063: Date of party

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[renascens]

[ Shutting his laptop now and twisting around in his seat. ]

Kaz, right? [ And unable to resist narrowing his eyes inquiringly to the chain that he smells is around his neck.

Metal and sweat, go figure. ]

[therealbrianna]

[ She blinks at the sight of him shifting to fox form. She steps back to make way for him and follows him go down with her eyes at first, then proceeding to follow him.

Just to make sure. ]

[renascens]

[ Where is his sister. Where is-- oh.

Shifting back and then grinning because apparently he needn't have worried. Maggie's already wandered over, all sweet smiles and party girl mode on.

Those boys are so screwed.

Glancing back and sighting the girl who'd approached him earlier, crossing his arms lightly and shrugging. ] They'll be out of this place soon. Haven's been booked for my Aunt Tala's new protege.

[ Glancing back as Maggie is now single-handedly dragging who he supposes is the alpha dog ( SNERK. "Alpha dog", yeah right -- more like nagfe-feeling alpha ) away from the girls their group.was bothering and not even breaking a sweat. ]

Yeah. My sister's got it covered.

[maggienificent]

[ Oh, she likes you.

( She was watching, of course. It's why she's here, to make the rounds a little easier on Dad -- and the staff, but most importantly her dad -- and if it meant getting a good look at the Changeling taken under the Vega sister's protective wings, well.

Beaming back. ] Happy birthday! And yeah, she's my mom. I love your dress.

[ Because shiny. Sparkly. ]

[maggienificent]

[ Taking that bottle and grinning cheekily back at you, Uncle dearest. ]

Still not my favorite. [ Taking a swig, relishing it and then giving Hikaru a quick peck on the cheek. ] But close. Very close.

[icarusalsoflew]

I would have given you your favorite if you were home more often.

[He's your uncle, ayup.]

[maggienificent]

[ Bobbing her head to the music because if she has to listen to Alan playing his Coachella 2023 mix all over again she might throw over twenty years of friendship out the window--

--wait.

She knows that... and then lighting up like a Christmas tree, top row of teeth catching on her lower lip before her face falls--

--NO. COME BACK.

Fox form in a blink and weaving around tables and legs and her mother going Margaret Montelibano-Profaci, Vincenzo your daughter and catching one Alistair Mordechai right before he exits the door.

And you know, they do call foxes dog-cats for a reason.

Happy sounds now, pawing plaintively at one pant leg. Weaving to the other: wash, rinse, repeat. ]

[mordechai]

[.........

Have a Look, Margaret. And then he's picking you up and holding you out in front of him. Far, far away from him. Full arm's length.

And he still has that Look on his face.]

[atlas_shrugged]

Not saying no to that. [ Brigade takes one shot glass from her ] Happy birthday, Brianna. [ He smiles with the glass motioned in a toast ]

Re: yeah, that works.

[atlas_shrugged]

[ Brigade smiles at that ] Well, I've always found that the "underdogs" are more fun to root for. They say talent, hard work, and determination make a genius. I've always thought people don't need the first.

[therealbrianna]

[ And taking that shot extra fast before smiling at Brig and bouncing off.

It is her birthday after all! ]

Don't forget to drink as much as you want!

[therealbrianna]

[ Squealing because ohmygosh small world, right?

Okay, not really. Just coincidence, okay. ]

Aww, thank you! So, having fun?

Good luck to me getting there though. haha

[atlas_shrugged]

[ Different outfit, same Inquisitor ] Mind if I join you for awhile? For you, Ma'am. [ He offers her the drink he ordered from the bartender for her ]

[therealbrianna]

[ Blinking at him because usually people recognize her, but she isn't offended. ]

Okay then. Actually, it's my party. [ Looking at him with a smile. ]

[atlas_shrugged]

[ Brig walks over with three Coronas (with lemon slices) in hand. ] Good evening, Deirdra. Good evening, Inquisitor Reyes. [ He nods at Gideon and offers two of the bottles to them ] Wasn't sure if I should get hard liquor, so I went with beer. [ Beer is always a good choice ]

I SHALL MAKE IT HAPPEN.

[takeitinstride]

You may. And thank you.

[This is interesting. They have not talked much before.]

[maggienificent]

[ Grinning toothily and taking a second swig. ]

You sound like Mom. [ Said with the utmost fondness. ] So. New daughter, huh?

[maggienificent]

[ PERFECTION.

Going limp and the closest thing to a purr that this fox can do, with such a satisfied look on her furry face. ]

[mordechai]

[Good Lord. -_-

Sighing, and stepping out... but not dropping her.]

Since I'm stuck with you anyway.

[maggienificent]

[ Actually, definitely small now that she's home -- only not, because Wolf's Choice? Heh.

Grinning back and nodding. ] Swinging party. Great music, the best people around. [ Relaxing a little, but still alert.

And then--

--Sniff. Discreet inhale.

Huh. Changeling? Well, that makes sense. Not that big a guess since, Tala. Selene. But there's also the hint of sweet-smelling flowers? ]

Am sort of "on duty"-- [ casual shrug, smiling sweetly ] --my Dad's doing the rounds, so are the staff. When we heard a birthday was happening, we wanted to make sure that things would go smoothly.

[ Aaand swiping two shots from one of said staff making the rounds. One for you, one for her. ] To the birthday girl.

[maggienificent]

[ Bushy tail. Wagging. Happily.

( Yes, you are! For a little while anyway because Tala's new protege is adorable and I want to make sure her party goes smoothly. I like her. She's cute. )

And more wagging. ]

[icarusalsoflew]

Yeah. She's cute, isn't she?

[Watching Brianna with approval now.]

[mordechai]

[......

It's only when the two of you are outside that he's finally dropping you and lighting up a cigarette.

Hmph. -_-]

[therealbrianna]

[ She's on duty, but she's still game to do shots?

Yup, Brianna definitely likes this one. ]

That's cool. I think the party's well-managed as it is though, thank you. For both overseeing things and for this.

[ She raises up her shot glass. ]

She reminds me of one of the Partners here in my firm. The untalkable.

[atlas_shrugged]

Not a problem, Ma'am. [ He takes a swig of his nth Corona for the night. It's the first time he's ever interacted with Inquisitor Delacroix outside Netsach business. And it still feels like Netsach business for him, even at Brianna's birthday party. ]

I'm sorry if it seems I'm making small talk. [ With her, particularly ] It's just... well, I like to get to know the people who I work under. It's always been a thing of mine.