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Cordelia ([personal profile] aerial_ace) wrote in [community profile] bravenewworld2015-07-07 07:57 pm

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[ Cordelia never made a big fuss about her birthday. Until a few months ago, it only served as a reminder that she had once again survived another year of being unmarried--something that her mother insisted upon reminding her of, at length. Usually there would be a formal dinner at the main estate, but with her father away on business, they would need to pencil it in another time.

Which, honestly, Cordelia was fine with. So much fuss over her was still a bit uncomfortable.

She told very few about the day, save for her coworkers and, of course, Robin. It didn't actually matter, at least that was what she told everyone.

Going through the day, she hoped someone would mention something. She was 27 this year. It wasn't a milestone year to be sure, but a little pomp and circumstance on her behalf might have been nice. She even decided to wear a nice skirt today. She is in high spirits toward the beginning of the day, but by the end, her spirits are low, and she can be found around either the Rangers or Swords headquarters moping. ]


Ah, I wish this day would end...
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[personal profile] rainsrespite 2015-07-08 09:27 pm (UTC)(link)
[It's been a little while since they talked, but seeing Cordelia moping at work yet again draws Yuuna's attention. She slides her chair over and looks at the noblewoman with wry amusement.]

Why's that?
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[personal profile] rainsrespite 2015-07-09 12:21 pm (UTC)(link)
Maybe so. But what's up.

[Somethings going on. Nice skirt indeed, and moping...]

You're sulking. Why?
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[personal profile] rainsrespite 2015-07-13 02:57 am (UTC)(link)
[Cordelia...

Yuuna knows you a little bit better than that. She baps the redhead lightly on the arm and shakes her head.]


It's something serious, or you wouldn't be moping. What's up, buttercup?

[Yes she actually just said that.]

You can talk to me, I won't laugh. You've listened to me enough.
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[personal profile] rainsrespite 2015-07-14 07:57 pm (UTC)(link)
Today's your birthday?

[...well that explains that.]

Well I guess that means I can't ask you to cover my patrol later does it?

[She offers a wink.]

I didn't even celebrate my birthday. It's kinda no big deal, but Robin didn't make any plans did he?

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[personal profile] commissionergrump 2015-07-09 01:02 am (UTC)(link)
[Gordon passes the young woman a cup of coffee as she mopes, sipping on his own mug, an old and stained '#1 Dad' mug of the kind that materializes first during infancy and again whenever a child is stumped on a gift for their father.]

Come on now, you're too young to be getting depressed about birthdays. Leave that to the old folks like me.

[He smiles.]
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[personal profile] commissionergrump 2015-07-09 05:35 pm (UTC)(link)
[Gordon smiles a bit.]

Don't get as far as I have in this field with a shoddy memory.

[He leans against a nearby desk, listening.]

Because you have Robin now?

[He chuckles.]

Give it time, I'm sure she'll start pestering you about grandchildren soon.

[He gives the young woman a conspiratorial wink, chuckling to himself.]

Just don't go trying to convince her that little Rin is her granddaughter. I'm not sure her heart could take it.

[He's got jokes! He sips at his coffee for a bit, watching the melancholy girl.]

I think that bakery on the corner sells cakes.
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[personal profile] commissionergrump 2015-07-14 12:49 am (UTC)(link)
[Gordon chuckles a little.]

Us old folks can nag, but, ultimately, we want our kids to be happy.

[A moment's pause.]

Though I'd be lying if our idea of happy didn't often include children.

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[personal profile] master_tactician 2015-07-09 05:12 am (UTC)(link)
[When Cordelia enters their home, she will note that it's a bit dark, and also quiet. There is, however, a rather wonderful scent coming from the dining room]
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[personal profile] master_tactician 2015-07-09 05:28 am (UTC)(link)
[As she enters the dining room, she sees the table lit by cheery candlelight, with a large, hearty roast laid on the table. Robin is seated, waiting for her.]

Welcome home, dear heart. Happy birthday.
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[personal profile] master_tactician 2015-07-09 05:42 am (UTC)(link)
Careful planning. Please, have a seat. I hope you'll like it.

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nippy: (we were sun-burned and shoeless kids)

slides in here horribly late to meet rin's Good parent

[personal profile] nippy 2015-07-11 02:11 pm (UTC)(link)
[ it's earlier in the day when Jack encounters Cordelia on the streets, wherever she might be going - although "encounters" might be too kind a word for it. the first warning she'll get is a small group of young children running past in the same direction as her, giggling and shrieking. the second warning is more distant laughter, Jack shouting from further down the street behind Cordelia: ]

Get back here with that, you traitor! I'm gonna give you all such brainfreeze when I catch you!

[ if Cordelia turns around, she'll see a Growlithe with a wooden shepherd's staff in its mouth, running away from Jack and a Pidgeotto. if she doesn't... well, the staff is pretty long, and Growlithe intends to pass by close to her. she might find her feet swept out from under her. ]
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[personal profile] nippy 2015-07-13 01:52 pm (UTC)(link)
[ the scolding does little to deter the children or Growlithe, but it does catch Jack's attention. a few weeks ago, it wouldn't have mattered to him at all if an adult had a problem with their games; but he's going to be living here now, and that means he'll have to deal with more and more adults, won't he? so he should get used to it, starting with this. everyone keeps saying he needs to learn to plan ahead. well, here's a plan for them: he gets a good reputation around here, and everyone lets their kids run amok with him.

he comes to a stop beside Cordelia, a little out of breath from the chase, and smiles. ]


Sorry about them, miss! My friends got caught up in playing keep-away with me and they weren't looking where they were going.

[ he waves to the group of children that are now waiting at the end of the street with Growlithe, and they shout back to him: Jack, come on! still, when he gestures for them to be patient, they are. ]

Growlithe didn't hit you with my staff, did he?
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[personal profile] nippy 2015-07-30 04:12 pm (UTC)(link)
[ he gives her a sweeping bow. ]

Yes, ma'am! Or I'll try my best, anyway, but it's, uh. It's not always easy to shepherd a bunch of kids when they suddenly decide they want to play a game that involves running away from me as fast as they can.

[ and also, he's not going to do anything to try and stop them because that's lame, and he's the fun escape from their lame parents and teachers. but he can pretend for now that he's a sensible citizen who is totally sympathetic to her concerns. ]

Like I said, sorry it got out of hand. I'm Jack Frost, by the way.

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