[ Video | Locked from Lucy Heartfilia ] Secret Birthday Plottings!

[scarletrequip]

I'm not sure how many of you are aware of this but according to the calender and Lucy's diary, today would be her birthday.

[What's privacy amongst friends?]

Therefore I've decided to throw a party tonight for my very dear friend, though I will require some assistance. I'll need decorations and ingredients with which to cook as well as two hundred cakes, preferably strawberry flavored. I realize that this is rather short notice and I am more than willing to pay for everything. If you want to help please feel free to contact me.

[Erza seems to be scribbling something off-screen.]

The venue will be Fairy's Sanctuary in the section of the building we've managed to repair effectively.

[She lifts the page to the screen; the Fairy Tail guild mark is drawn neatly in the center.]

It's the on with this symbol on the banners. Those of you who consider Lucy Heartfilia a friend are most welcome to attend.

Ah and one last thing, for those of you who wish to leave her a present I've left the spare key to her room under the mat outside. I'm certain she'll appreciate it.

[Erza nods assuredly and kills the feed.]

Comments

[private / video]

[deathsought]

Does this include me?

[private / video]

[scarletrequip]

[Zeref... She's still a little upset with him after what happened during the attack.]

Do you think of Lucy as a friend?

[private / video]

[deathsought]

She is unnecessarily kind to me, and she has no reason for it. If anything, it's dangerous. I shouldn't have any friends, for the sake of their own safety.

[ But he sighs. He's heard from multiple people that that's just how Lucy is, including from Lucy herself. ]

The least I could do is attend her party, to thank her for it.

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[scarletrequip]

[Her expression softens.]

Everyone should have friends...

[She folds her arms.]

I'm sure Lucy would really appreciate that.

Are you familiar with birthday parties? It's usually customary that guests bring a present.

[video private]

[explodewiththerage]

Beat me to the punch this time, Erza.

[He wanted to be the first to mention it but hey Erza did make it sound more important and official like so maybe it was better this way.]

Two hundred cakes though? How many guests we expecting?

[video private] Dat icon XD

[scarletrequip]

[There's always next year, Natsu.]

Don't you like cake, Natsu? I suspect Lucy has made quite a few friends here, she's the kind of person that people are drawn to.

Re: [video private] I do so love it XD

[explodewiththerage]

Uh yea sure I do. But I always thought birthdays needed one cake.

[Not hundreds. Then again why is he questioning it. This is Erza's will and no one questions that!]

That's true. So what ingredients do you need for the rest of the food? I'll go get them.

[And in the meantime maybe find a suitable gift.]

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[scarletrequip]

Yes, one is for Lucy.

[Duh, Natsu. Those other one-hundred-and-ninety-nine cakes have already been adopted by a certain redhead.]

I'd like to prepare something spectacular for Lucy but I'm not sure about what I should make. I wish I had one of Levy's cookbooks with me...

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[lifemelody]

It's her birthday?

I'm not very good at cooking, but I can help with the decorations!

[Private/ Video]

[scarletrequip]

Yes, it seems to have caught us all by surprise. Lucy certainly hasn't been very vocal about it though I suspect she may have forgotten with everything that's happened here recently and at home.

Thank you! I don't suppose you have any with you? Most of ours were destroyed during the bombing.

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[lifemelody]

She didn't say a word about it to me, but I'm not surprised she forgot with everything.

No...but I can pick some up from the store. I've been able to blend in pretty well with the townspeople here, so it shouldn't be a problem.

[Private/ Video]

[scarletrequip]

[Lucky! Erza doesn't blend in so well; her crimson hair and armor give her away every time.]

A handy talent considering the natives current disposition toward us. How much do you think it will cost?

[Audio]

[have_hat_will_travel]

Two.. Hundred cakes? How many people are you expecting?

I'll make sure to deliver her a little present.

[Audio]

[scarletrequip]

[Familiar voice.]

Pidonus?

About a dozen or so, including the guild.

[At most they'd probably need two cakes.]

The others are for me.

Re: [Audio]

[have_hat_will_travel]

...

One hundred eighty-eight cakes for you?

*Pidonus blinks a few times.*

Re: [Audio]

[scarletrequip]

One-hundred ninety-eight to be exact.

[She likes cake.]

Procuring them seems to be a problem though.

[Video; private]

[knightofcourage]

I've only met her a few times, but I'd like to help. I can cook, if you need any more people for that, or I can go out and buy some things.

[Video; private]

[scarletrequip]

Yes I could certainly use an extra hand.

[She was beginning to wonder if she'd have to cook everything herself.]

Do you know any dishes that have cherries in them?

[According to Natsu, Lucy loves cherries.]

[Video; private]

[knightofcourage]

Just desserts, like parfaits or cakes.

[Did Colette ever use cherries? Emil remembers her using fruit when she cooked just about anything.]

video; late

[bittertears]

Did I listen to you correctly in saying that you'll be requiring two hundred cakes...?

video; Never too late :D

[scarletrequip]

[Hello fellow cake enthusiast.]

Indeed, Alice. Though on such short notice I am willing to settle for fifty.

video;

[bittertears]

[aw yeah]

Why in heaven's name would you ever need that many cakes?

[video / filtered]

[inhumanity]

[Lucy! Christopher likes her a lot after exactly one conversation but why let a little thing like that get in the way of calling someone a friend?]

Worry no longer, and assuage your fears! I will bake her fine strawberry cakes and never let any shameful, storebought ones darken her door.

[video / filtered] I'm sorry! I totally missed this! ;o;

[scarletrequip]

[Indeed! But she's getting Blue Pegasus vibes from this guy... still, he can bake!]

Ah... And who might you be?

[video / filtered] no problem! I've done that plenty of times before

[inhumanity]

Ah, that's right! I haven't introduced myself. [He bows, with flourish.] Christopher Chareau de Red. I had the pleasure of meeting Lucy the other day.