5th mistake: the birthday mistake; video

[moralperil]

Hey everyone!

[Someone has given Mahdi a purple balloon. It keeps bobbing when he gesticulates excitedly, because it's tied to his wrist. From the looks of it, he's been partying hard. Receiving sweets and presents. Generally enjoying the air of festivity around the city. This is the kind of thing he lives for, and he's spent a majority of the festival simply people-watching.]

I really love the timing of this festival! It's like everyone's celebrating my birthday, they're even giving me gifts. Complete strangers, how cool is that? And I heard there's fireworks.

Who's going to watch them with me?

Comments

[moralperil]

What a great idea! They should celebrate with me, I'd celebrate with them.

I'm Mahdi, by the way. Nice to meet you.

[aceordisgraced]

Exactly! It'll be cool, wouldn't it?

Happy birthday, Mahdi. I'm Phoenix. Nice to meet you too!

[moralperil]

Phoenix. That's a really awesome name. Phoenix! I like your hat. It looks both cheerful and comfortable.

[aceordisgraced]

You think so? Thanks! Mahdi's a pretty great name, too, so I hope you like it. And this?

[He smiles rather happily as he touches his hat, making sure his smiley-face pin is still on there.] It's very comfortable. I go everywhere with it.

[moralperil]

I bet. It looks like a blanket for your head. And the silly face on the top of it, that would make me smile every time I looked in the mirror.

[aceordisgraced]

It kind of is like a blanket. It's pretty warm to wear. Maybe you can find something similar to it at one of the vendors or even in a store in the city.

[moralperil]

You wouldn't get mad if I copied you? [He laughs.]

[aceordisgraced]

Mad? No way! We're going to be trendsetters, Mahdi, why would I be mad?"

[moralperil]

I think I'll find one in purple. That would definitely suit me! Maybe you could help me shop for one?

[aceordisgraced]

It would be my pleasure. Pretty sure there're shops around here that have some. I'll even say it can be your birthday present.