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[doctorly]

[oh, is it the thirty-first already? the feed clicks and it looks like john is somewhere having himself a drink.]

You know, can't say I really expected to be spending a birthday here. It happens with war, obviously this time we didn't exactly all volunteer.

[sigh, oh well, he rubs at his neck a little]

So, anyone care to join me for a pint? Or company, I don't mind, I could use some talk that isn't about all of.. well, this.

[ slight gesture to around. he doesn't know what to comment on the people going to their world for resources. feel free to action it up. ]

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[curepotion]

You can't just say it's your birthday out of the blue. [ rude, you gave him no time to prepare. ]

A pint of what?

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[doctorly]

[quirks a smile] To be honest I didn't really notice until the day before.

Alcohol. You're still too young for that. [but you can.. still visit him if you want]

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[curepotion]

What does this place even offer for gifts? [ >8| he can't make a best dad necktie. ]

... how old do I have to be?

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[stonefaith]

[ Rare voice! Mostly because he's got no idea how to convey this weird mix of embarrassment and confusion through text. Because guess who doesn't understand birthday celebrations? Yep, it's this guy right here.

Also guess who's still embarrassed to be talking to Watson, period. ]

Are you doing all right, John?

[voice]

[doctorly]

[come on mate don't be like that, you're okay in his book!]

Bariyan, hello. I've been doing all right, can't really complain. How about you?

[stonefaith]

[ That answer is entirely at odds with the impression that Bariyan got from the video. His growing confusion causes his words to come out all slow and stilted. ]

I'm... glad to hear that. And I'm fine. Er... I hope you are not drinking to forget, though. That leads down a bad path.

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[noble_nate]

I could definitely use a drink.

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[doctorly]

There's a place just by the clinic, the drinks aren't too bad.

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[noble_nate]

That sounds good to me, I can meet you there in a bit.



[Action here? Or in the logs?]

[ voice ]

[mesovortice]

I am too young to drink, but happy birthday anyways, Doctor Watson!

[ voice ]

[doctorly]

[approves] Thank you John. How have you been holding up?

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[septim]

Sure, as long as you allow me to buy a round. [ But that isn't the only birthday present you're going to get, John. ]

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[doctorly]

[oh man he isn't expecting anything okok] Won't argue with that mate.

[fintastic]

I think I'm too young for that, but why didn't you tell me it was your birthday? I would have baked something!

[doctorly]

[laughs a little] You bake? On my defense I didn't realize it was my birthday until just the day before. Been busy, imagine that.

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[timelike]

oh hey happy birthday dude
sorry youre spending it here

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[doctorly]

Thank you, Dave.

Hasn't been the first, but that's fine. The day hasn't been bad so far so.

[video]

[notthatjason]

Birthdays can certainly pass in the blink of an eye during times like these.

[He offers a smile]

I can't drink, but if you'd like I can provide company. Where are you at?

[video]

[doctorly]

Can't disagree with that.

[oh good, company would be appreciated]

There's a nice place just couple doors down from the clinic, I'll send the directions. [shortly after he says that he sends the directions]

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[boughtabookstore]

Happy birthday.

I'm afraid I wouldn't be good company.

[doctorly]

Thanks.

I wouldn't go so far as to say that, you've been pleasant company. But I can understand if you're busy.

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[birdhousesoul]

[Anders doesn't even bother to ask. This is (1) a colleague, sort of, insofar as Watson's a healer; never mind that Anders' single-minded focus on destroying all of the Masked things has resulted in a preoccupation with combat magic; (2) more importantly, the man who removed Anders' stupidly acquired microchip for him which the muns handwaved, okay. Therefore he does not need to ask do you want a name-day present, or should I bring it to you at your pub even though I really don't drink myself. Even less does he need to ask should I bring my cat, because Anders takes Pounce everywhere!]

I'll be there with bells on

[he texts, a short message given he still uses the two-fingered typing method and probably always will.

Some time later, he turns up at the pub near the clinic, with a festively beribboned tupperware container of Rice Krispy squares - happy Name Day! - tucked under one arm, and with an amiable Ser Pounce-a-lot riding under the other arm.]

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[doctorly]

[Anders you're not alone, at least in the two-fingered typing method. John does that as well and is far use to it so no judges here.

When he spots the text the doctor quirks an amused smile before putting the device away and awaits his colleague to arrive.

which he shoots a curious look when he spots him, mostly due to the container. really everyone is a bit more nice than he assumed, he wasn't expecting anything okay. still he waves him over and gives his friendly greeting.]

Hello Anders, glad to have you join me. And your cat.

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[morsecodes]

I'm too young to drink, man, but I'll totally the life of the party where I come from! You need a fun night, I'm your guy.

[Though you might not like his definitely of fun.]

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[doctorly]

[color him curious all the same, but come on you're a kid and he's a old guy]

Yeah? Well you're free to come, not much of a party yet though.