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[affections]

( See Jules. See Jules with twenty-six shots of something dangerous arranged very neatly in front of her. She's speaking from the comfortable haze of unit 409, cigarette held between her fingers. )

I have become vaguely aware of concepts such as birthday punches, but I feel that birthday shots are infinitely more appealing.

( This is fun, okay. The only people she's really ever had around on her birthdays have been her family, or when she's accidentally been in a town on her birthday and not been run out of it, yet. )

To my dear friends in Exsilium, I most cordially invite you to join me, or take me out elsewhere.

( Isn't she the most generous? )

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[video]

[queenoftherock]

[You people are seriously one-track minds.]

Happy birthday to you, and try to not die. I'm not exactly looking forward to seeing how you end up after all of those.

permavideo

[affections]

Thank you so much.

( Hello there, attractive sir. ) Oh, don't you worry. I have the most fantastic metabolism, these will make me warm and fuzzy at best.

( That's an exaggeration, even for her, but she is going to be fairing far better than most. ) I don't believe we're acquainted as yet, Mr. --?

[Audio]

[strategic_guile]

I totally agree about the shots. Especially if it's your birthday and you want drinking company.

permaudio

[affections]

Drinking has proven to be the most fantastic way to make friends, in my experience.

( A beat, and even if he can't see it, there's a slow grin happening on this side. )

The question is, do you know the password?

[video]

[lambofcolumbia]

[Elizabeth is leaning in towards her tablet, slowing counting shots.]

You're twenty...six?

[A smile.]

I can't say I've ever heard of birthday...shots...but Happy Birthday regardless!

permavideo

[affections]

Absolutely, right on the money.

( Jules is a ridiculous person and apologies are owed to Elizabeth in advance. )

Thank you so very much. Have you had a birthday here, yet?

( Jules is actually the worst at keeping track of the network. )

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[hostage]

[Jesse doesn't have to travel far to join her. His bedroom door opens and he shuffles out, creeping on over to her and admiring the display.]

It's bad luck if you don't pound every shot yourself, right?

yes good

[affections]

( she's already got one shot in hand, twisting around to face Jesse with the glass halfway to her mouth. )

Oh, absolutely. I do, however, have plenty of glasses and alcohol to spare, if you'd like to join me.

[jailbreaks]

You gonna be okay with that many shots?

[He's seen enough drunkards in the slums he knows how easy it is to puke all that up.]

Regardless, can't think of a better way to spend your day.

[Yeah, he can, but he knows when to bs it, like right now.]

[affections]

Oh, without a doubt. I am a certified liquor drinker, fully licensed. I even have a spare liver set aside for me at the hospital.

( She is surely the most obnoxious and cheerful person. )

I'm a bit heartbroken our beach holiday ended before my birthday hit, I have to say. Although it was something of a party in advance, so I can't complain too bitterly.

[unmoving_library]

That seems like it would get dangerous after a few decades.

[affections]

No, not at all. More decades is simply more time to train and prepare yourself.

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[alittlesweptup]

Oh bless. Good luck and try not to vomit all over everything your flatmate owns.

[Been there, done that, regretted it deeply for approximately forever.]

permatext

[affections]

Never fear. My roommates' belongings are all safe in the extreme. I am prepared to protect them at any cost, sir.

( get off the ridiculous train jules


pls )

[Permavid]

[governorkang]

...is that one shot for each year?

[That sounds like fun.]

[affections]

( That is not a thing that looks human; to her credit, she takes it in stride, although she is mid-shot. That might be helping. )

Mmm.

( Ah, delicious vodkaburn. ) I had thought of a shot per month, but I sadly ran out of glasses.

( Isn't her life the saddest? )

[voice]

[oldsoldiersneverdie]

Drinks are decidedly better, though if you're lucky, whoever feels like giving out punches will also buy a round.

[affections]

( She is doing very well at juggling the device and drinking. Credit to the many years of abuse her liver has endured, and the resilience of monster genetics. )

That is extremely true. But, I am a fair and delicate maiden. I am trying to propose birthday kisses for next year, but so far no one is willing to go for twenty-six kisses in close succession.

( She is actually just the most annoying person. )

ackshun

[thephix]

[A few hours after the post first goes up, and presumably after Jules has made a dent in those twenty six shots, there's a knock on her door.

Max has cake, more booze, and a small present, because it seems like the thing to do.

She's never really... had friends before, at least ones who weren't also employees in one way or another, and it's easier to buy gifts for people who work for her. It's also easier to buy gifts for people when she has millions of dollars at her disposal, but that's neither here nor there.]

permathat

[affections]

( Oh my God Jules is throwing open the door, an empty glass in her hand as she grins at Max. She's twelve shots down and looking alarming not out of control. Good work, Julia. You are a winner. )

Max!

( So help her, Max is being dragged into a huu--- nope, no wait there's a cake in her hands, and Jules is arching around it when she realises and taking a step back so she doesn't injure the precious cake. )

You didn't!

( She didn't! )

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[fe_male]

Where do you wanna go? Seems like you've got a pretty good party brewing at home.

permavoice.

[affections]

I have no idea. A bar? A rooftop with a bar? A rooftop with a bar and a pool and possibly some palm trees?

( Julia, please. ) Anywhere in the company of friends. You're entirely welcome to join us here. We could have something of a get together. Or we could go out!

( She mostly is just giddy and enthusiastic as opposed to drunk )

[lazyinlove]

Don't kick me if I roll you on your side tonight.

[Yep, he just texted you from two doors down.]

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[affections]

( Sorry Stan she is bursting into wherever you are )

You are the sweetest person.

( JUST SO YOU KNOW STAN there have a really enthusiastic hug )

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[graciousness]

Jules! Happy birthday! I -

[ wait. ]

What are these?

[ Gwen has no idea what shots are welp :') ]

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[affections]

Thank you very much indeed. I don't suppose you'd like to join in the celebrations?

( Oh. Ah. Well. Jules lifts up two of the shots. ) This is absinthe, and this here is vodka. You drink them like so.

( She throws back one; then the other, and winces only a little bit. ) Now, I'm a trained professional, so it would be best if you didn't try that at home.

video;

[bittertears]

If I may say so, a "birthday punch" hardly sounds enjoyable in the slightest.

permavideo

[affections]

( She grins, conspiratorial. ) It doesn't, does it? And yet, apparently this is a tradition. People are truly the very strangest of creatures.

( Ah, well. ) Although, punch can be delightful. Especially if it has pineapples in it, delicious.

video;

[worldswillburn]

Any excuse will do, right?

permavideo

[affections]

Any and all, although some are ever so slightly better than others. I like celebrations better than bad news, although my birthday could arguably fall into either category.