( 2nd ) video.

[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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[affections]

( She loves it, don't even lie. ) Oh.

( Max actually got her a present. Jules is stunned, for a second, picking the present up and kind of frowning at it for a second, turning it over in her hands. )

You didn't have to.

( She needs to unwrap it, she's just staring, first. )

[thephix]

[No Jules don't be like. weird about it. It's just a present.]

Actually, the most amazing thing happened. I was at the markets, minding my own business when a man came up, held a gun to my head, and demanded that I buy a gift for you.

[max.]

So I did have to, unfortunately. I hope you don't mind.

[what]

[affections]

( A snort, and she rolls her eyes, tearing at the paper. It was only a surprise for a second, okay. )

Was it Remy? He's so sentimental.

( hi remy bro 4 lyfe )

Well, you know how the French are. Or those who speak French, at least. They're so dramatic. I'll have words with him, I promise.

( Annnd she's finally looking at the present, and beaming. ) Yay! ( Yes she did just say that ) Thank you!

( WHOOPS MAX HERE'S A HUG )

[thephix]

I was sworn to secrecy.

[Being playful is easy enough when she can follow the right cues and make jokes, even if none of it's entirely genuine.]

And I'll have you know that I speak French without being dramatic.

[She's a little startled by the hug, but returns it comfortably enough]

You're welcome.

[That's a little more genuine.]