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[implying]

Do you know, I've been here for a year now. Oh, how the time flies, or whatever other cliches you might like! But then with all of this time flying, I'll get straight to business and stop wasting it.

I'd like to suggest a celebration. I personally will be celebrating a year here, but I'm certain we can find a good handful of other causes, if you're in need of one to allow yourself a little food, drink, and dancing!

Ah, let's see… we might celebrate that the Initiative has finally come to its senses and realized the value of a therapeutic trip to the beach. Yes? Lovely, that one. I'm sorry to any of our new arrivals who've missed it! Or if you're not a fan, for some reason, of sun, water, and half-naked people, then maybe we might celebrate a favorite holiday from home. Calendars between here and our collective homes hardly match up, so it shouldn't be any trouble at all if it isn't the right time of year for it. Or if you're of a grimmer persuasion, perhaps we might simply celebrate the fact that, despite the United Earth's occasional brutal efforts, most of us are still alive.

So then. What do you think? Shall it have a theme? I've already done a masquerade in Versailles, it would be unsightly to do a repeat performance. I don't suppose there are any suggestions? Food requests may be delivered to Adrasteius, who I'm quite certain won't mind at all managing the banquet again. He's very agreeable like that.

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[musclebeast]

Your affinity for frivolous celebrations never ceases to amaze and perplex me.

[implying]

Oh, surely you ought to know me well enough by now to put aside amazement, no?

[musclebeast]

No, I still am amazed. You will always amaze me. It'd be concerning if you didn't continue to allure me so.

Not that you do.

As much as you have.

Nevermind.

What kind of party would you like it to be?

[implying]

Well, I suppose that only means I'm doing my job correctly. [ oh equius, you are so endearingly... awkward. ] Something with a little class, I should hope! But that aside, I'm rather undecided and open to all suggestions. What would you like it to be?

[musclebeast]

I don't care. I don't have any interest in those kinds of things.

[implying]

Ah, but of course you'll still be attending it, yes? As an upstanding and well-bred young man, it's practically your duty.

[musclebeast]

Yes, I'm extremely well bred and understanding to my duties. Attending only makes sense. Why wouldn't I.

[Dangit.]

[implying]

Precisely. [ haw. ] And as a dedicated attendee, you must have some opinion!

[musclebeast]

Yes, some opinion would make sense, I'm no disagreeing. I have every right to speak my mind on what kind of gathering this is. It's in my right.

[Circles, they're running in them.]

[implying]

Certainly it is. And would you like to exercise that right?

[musclebeast]

Of course I would.

[implying]

[ almost there... ]

And will you? Now?

[musclebeast]

Yes, I will. I think it should be bichromatic where one mandatory colour is black. Formal wear. Distinguished and snappy.

[implying]

[ bingo. there's a smile in this. ]

It isn't a bad idea! A bit limited, and perhaps better suited to a smaller scale, but I do like it.

[musclebeast]

[Always get what you want.]

In some cases less is more. A less gaudy and showy attire will make a better impression. Your colourful taste- while strong to the senses, I appreciate- Takes away from a person's inherent potential and preexisting merits. [Humph.]

[implying]

Why, there are the opinions I'd been looking for! Was that so hard?

[musclebeast]

No, not very many things are difficult for me.

[implying]

I thought not. Thank you for the input, my dear.