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[implying]

Do you know, I've been here for a year now. Oh, how the time flies, or whatever other cliches you might like! But then with all of this time flying, I'll get straight to business and stop wasting it.

I'd like to suggest a celebration. I personally will be celebrating a year here, but I'm certain we can find a good handful of other causes, if you're in need of one to allow yourself a little food, drink, and dancing!

Ah, let's see… we might celebrate that the Initiative has finally come to its senses and realized the value of a therapeutic trip to the beach. Yes? Lovely, that one. I'm sorry to any of our new arrivals who've missed it! Or if you're not a fan, for some reason, of sun, water, and half-naked people, then maybe we might celebrate a favorite holiday from home. Calendars between here and our collective homes hardly match up, so it shouldn't be any trouble at all if it isn't the right time of year for it. Or if you're of a grimmer persuasion, perhaps we might simply celebrate the fact that, despite the United Earth's occasional brutal efforts, most of us are still alive.

So then. What do you think? Shall it have a theme? I've already done a masquerade in Versailles, it would be unsightly to do a repeat performance. I don't suppose there are any suggestions? Food requests may be delivered to Adrasteius, who I'm quite certain won't mind at all managing the banquet again. He's very agreeable like that.

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[allucinator]

Don't make it fancy, that's me only suggestion. Keep it casual and I'll help you cook for it.

[implying]

Oh, please, my dear. If I'm organizing a party, it's going to be fancy.

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[crocodilesmiles]

A party's a great idea! Vanadi, I can't believe it's been that long for us!

Though can it please not be formal wear?

[implying]

And what have you got against formal wear?

[musclebeast]

Your affinity for frivolous celebrations never ceases to amaze and perplex me.

[implying]

Oh, surely you ought to know me well enough by now to put aside amazement, no?

[the_human]

Oh, MAN, this is gonna be AWESOME!,/i> You should totally throw, like, a 24-hour party! With dancing, and clubs, and drinks, and balloons, and raves, and lights, and it's gonna be soooooo cool!

[implying]

Mm, it certainly might be possible... but I was thinking something along other lines. A bit more splendor to it, perhaps.

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[charming_jerk]

I've been here for just about a year now too. Been wondering who else's been here that long

Not exactly the sort of thing to celebrate, but i'll be damned if I'll pass up a reason to drink

I can play music at this shindig too I guess

[implying]

Oh, come, it's plenty enough something to celebrate! What would you be doing at home otherwise? Certainly not making so many charming friends as you can here.

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[dawningsun]

I suppose that I could be persuaded to attend such an event, if the invitation was open.

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[implying]

Oh, consider it wide open. Why, I'd be wounded if you didn't!

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[payback]

Are you sure you can get the Initiative to give you a whole party for that?

[implying]

My dear, I'm quite sure I can get them to agree to anything, if it's for the sake of the moral of our brave troops.

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[caligulas_aquarium]

I figure "still aliwe" is as good a reason as you're probably gonna get.

...what is the deal with you an' your tendency for these grand scale blowouts though.

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[implying]

Why, they're lively and brighten the mood, have I a need for any other motivation? But nonetheless, congratulations on your continued life!

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[affections]

What a party where everyone turns up wearing differeing colours, and you have to try and have a complete outfit of the same colour by the end of the night.

( There's no way that could go wrong with Jules and Vanadi and other such terrors around. )

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[phaseshifts]

I like this idea.

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[heartsink]

[ the name attached to this account reads Haruka Takahashi blah blah etc etc you know the drill. ]

You like living here well enough to want to celebrate it?

[implying]

Oh, it has its issues, as does anywhere. But there are worse places one might be.

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[controlledvariable]

You should've just told everyone it's your birthday, that's always a good excuse for a party.

[kanyeshrug]

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[implying]

And lie? Please, I could never.

[ heh. ]

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[buttpunch]

If--if you need flowers for decorations, I can do that! I haven't been here very long, but I think a celebration is a very nice idea.

I like the clothes borrowing idea! Maybe combine it with something like corsages? Or trinkets! Since, um, I'm not sure everyone would be okay swapping clothes...

[implying]

I'm quite sure we would need decorations, and thank you very much for the offer!

Though, really, I have to suggest that you may have a bias in regard to the corsages.

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[lazyinlove]

parties are good.

[implying]

I couldn't agree more. Thus: this.

[stillbetter]

A year? How is that - how is that cause for celebration?

[implying]

Why, there are worse places to be, no? Certainly there is worse company to have.

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[5055034455]

[So this is the fabled Vanadi.

A shame Saul can't put a face to the name just yet.]

You might want to contact Pepper Potts. She's an excellent party planner.

[implying]

Why, so am I, as it turns out. But nonetheless, the tip is appreciated!

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[recorden]

Now there's an excellent idea! If Versailles has already been done, how 'bout doing something in the very city of love, Paris?

[implying]

I'm certainly willing to consider venues! Has Paris any, ah... large, glamourous structures we might all fit into? Anything like the Palace of Versailles?

[moralperil]

I've been here for a year too! Happy anniversary!

How are you doing on themes for the party? I have a few ideas!

[implying]

Why, and to you as well, my dear!

So far I've received "rave with fireworks" and "something in Paris". I'm quite willing to listen to any ideas you may have.

[biwinning]

No beach. Fuck beaches.

[implying]

I'm inclined to agree, if with somewhat less vehemence — a beach is not the venue I had in mind for a party like this one.

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[sweetling]

[Halfpipe has a grin just for him.]

I'll celebrate all of the above.

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[implying]

[ aww, his favorite ]

All at once? That could get rather busy!

[wolfuncaged]

You wish to celebrate being trapped here?

[implying]

Oddly enough, I do! Comings and goings of friends aside, occasional distasteful battles aside — it could be worse.

[voice]

[highfrequency]

[He makes a thoughtful hum, though it sounds a bit more like a soft growl.]

I'm not opposed to the idea of doing something to improve morale but how are we gonna do it without drawing the United Earth's attention? Not to mention the native civilian population. They're not exactly fond of us right now, either.

[implying]

And who says it has to be in Exsilium, hmm? I did mention that our last party was in Versailles, yes?