Happy Birthday Ami-chan!

[faithfulflame]

Who: Ami Mizuno and Friends
What: A very special birthday party!
When: September 10th
Where: Union, Hikawa Shrine


[It'd been a lot of effort to get all of this together, but secrecy was basically impossible so Rei and company had given up on making Ami's birthday party a surprise one. She was just too sharp, and it would've taken the poker face of a Rock type to manage any sort of secrets from her, so Rei'd just convinced Aurora and Madame Curie to get her out of the way so they could get things set up without having her fuss too much.

The decor was simple, but fitting. A lot of the flame motifs around the shrine had been covered over with watery patterns, and everything was set up around the central fountain. Soft blue light flooded the late summer twilight as many paper lanterns were covered over with cerulean paper to subtly tint everything the proper shade. Several tables and chairs were set up, one for gifts, one for food, and the remainder for guests to sit and eat. Cheerful music played throughout the courtyard on Rei's phonograph, classical pieces with a bit of modern flare, much like Ami herself.

And the food. Oh, the food. Enlisting the help of friends she'd gotten together quite a spread. Fish, steamed vegetables, dumplings, sweets, soups, a small feast all set out for the taking. There was also a sizable drink selection too. Juices, a few kinds of sodas, an interesting Calderan pepper-drink, and even a few light wines.

Basically, Rei had probably gone a little overboard, but it was a party!

OOC: Assume your character was invited if they have CR in any way with Ami! It's a party! Feel free to tag around and mingle, put up your own top level, however you want!

Comments

The ooey gooey of this thread makes me grin so much

[allergictoloveletters]

[She blushed deeper at that promise the kiss held. She pressed a hand to her cheek, wondering if the romance novels she secretly read for a mental break from her work were either 1.) discovered by Rei or 2.) affecting her opinion on Rei's grin. She was clearly going to have to put a pause on them as they were coloring her opinion on matters.... that hot spring bath aside.

She cleared her throat.]

Ah, so-... I... [Speak, Ami. Use that massive vocabulary you possess.] Who did you have help you? Or did you insist upon doing this by yourself?

[faithfulflame]

[Rei wouldn’t have been surprised to learn that Ami was a fan of romances, and while she wasn’t herself she wouldn’t judge. So it was probably Ami’s own mind affecting her interpretation. Though, the passionate girl was hardly opposed to another hot spring bath, and then some. Just so, she’d fully intended to make this very evening a particularly memorable one for her partner. The tub was fully prepared and ready for them, and she had taken a few lessons on massage from a family contact. It was all laid out in the private bath-house, for when the party had ended. That kiss was just meant to be the lead in.

Her smile remains steady though, a subtle wryness to it. She likes having this effect on you.]

Ankh helped a bit, as did most of our friends. Every one of the people here pitched in in some way. And happily, I might add.

[Even if it was just bringing some sort of food.]

[allergictoloveletters]

Ah, how very sweet of them, and very crafty of you. It certainly makes for a wonderful atmosphere, everyone properly partaking.

[She wrapped her arm around Rei's, linking their fingers.]

And you convinced Aurora and Madame Curie to keep me occupied, which, I imagine it was easy with Aurora, but how did you convince Madame Curie?

[faithfulflame]

How? [Rei laughs quietly, squeezing those cool fingers there.] I just told her that it would make you happy, and that perhaps it would be best if I could give you some sort of small surprise. It wasn't difficult, and I think she got on board with the idea.

[allergictoloveletters]

I should have known. Ah, you know, I completely forgot, do you remember that pile of pokedolls I came home with after the world fair? [The pile was about as tall as Ami and as wide as a snorlax.]

[faithfulflame]

oh? Um. Yes, actually, I do. [It was a small mountain...]

Why?

[allergictoloveletters]

Well, I'm going to let my pokemon pick whatever pokedolls they want, I want to extend the same offer to yours. Whatever is left, we can donate to the medical center and habitat.

[faithfulflame]

Oh! Well I'm sure that they'll like that a lot. And so will the children and the baby Pokemon.

[And...Phobos and Valles too. Those Pokemon and dolls...]

[allergictoloveletters]

Well, since mine have already picked theirs out, why don't we do it sometime later this week, tomorrow, if you want.

[faithfulflame]

That sounds lovely. [She leans in close and hugs Ami once more.]

It'll give us time to enjoy a private evening too. It's your birthday, and you know I leave for Sanctuary in a few days, so I want to spend as much time with you as I can.

[allergictoloveletters]

[She pressed a kiss to Rei's lips, she hated the idea of Rei leaving, but understood it.]

Please take Deimos with you... if anything goes wrong, I want to be right beside you as soon as I can.

[faithfulflame]

[Rei returned the kiss readily. She understood Ami's reasoning, but she knew that it was necessary.]

I had planned to take Deimos with me, and Phobos as well. Olympus is my ride, and I'll have Sabaeus and Ceres as well.

[Four of her oldest and most trusted Pokemon, and the Grass type to cover any water assailants.]

If anything goes wrong, I'll be teleporting back into Warp Band range as quickly as possible. And Sarek will be remaining here. Deimos and I should be able to keep a mental link with him, if we need you teleported there.

[allergictoloveletters]

[She took a deep breath knowing that they would all be with her. She'd have to make sure she didn't just throw herself into her work to distract herself. She'd have to see to Rei's pokemon as well, make sure they weren't lonely. That could get tricky with some of them, considering how touchy they got when Rei was gone. She was shaking a tiny bit, not because she didn't believe in Rei, but because she didn't trust that city.]

Just... be careful, please. I don't know what I'd do if those mages... if they did anything to you.

[faithfulflame]

[Rei reaches up to Ami's cheek, brushing a forefinger along it gently, nodding. She didn't trust the city either, she absolutely didn't, but that was why they were going.]

They wouldn't dare. And if they try...[Rei's smile darkens, an aggressive light that sometimes appeared in her eyes blossoming into full bloom. A biproduct of her final evolution, a sometimes overwhelming rage.]

I'll make sure to turn them to ash. But...[A breath.] We'll be there as part of a Seekers envoy. And they officially have no quarrel with the city.

[allergictoloveletters]

[She took a deep, calming breath, the cold logic settling in her mind in what Union would have to do if they did attack... what she'd do to bring the city to its knees, not with rage, but with cold, crushing logic. She felt the fire in Rei bloom, and the water within her soul swelled in response. She'd drown them. She'd raise the tides until the whole city was nothing more but a myth at the bottom of a lake.

She was surprised, scared, that she could feel so violent. Such was the strange subject called love. She had seen it do far stranger things, greater things. It wouldn't be right to destroy in the name of love... She could hear Usagi's voice scolding her for even thinking of love like that.

She smiled a bit.]

Then just come home safe so I can spoil you with a romantic dinner when you come home.

[faithfulflame]

I promise. On my very soul. I will return to you, and not even the gods will stop me. I'll burn them to cinders if they try.

[Love does cause strange feelings, Rei's learning. She'd almost not gone, just to stay near her love. She wanted to bring Ami along, but there just wasn't time or space to make those arrangements, Lux had said. And Ami had work to do here, too. Grandpapa could tend the shrine, and it was the last chance to travel really before Soulfast preparations had to be made.]

I've never had a reason to return so strongly, you know. Not until now.

[allergictoloveletters]

[She smiled as she gave their linked fingers a squeeze. She closed her eyes and just rested her head on Rei's shoulder.]

Well, then I'll just have to keep being your reason to come home, and you mine. You're going to come home to find the whole shrine spotless. [She was such a neat freak.]

[faithfulflame]

[Rei couldn't help it. She rested her head against the other's and laughed, stepping in close and pulling Ami in tight while resting her back against one of the columns, careful to hide from the group. She didn't want this seen, really, she knew it'd upset Ami.]

Yes, I suppose that'll just have to be the case. It's always troubling when we can't work together, but divide and conquer, of course.