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[tragicomedienne]

[Nanami's sunburn has mostly healed and peeled away by now, but she still shows signs of having been out in way too much sun for way too long. For once she's speaking very politely, aware of both of the subject matter and the adults who might be watching.]

It's my birthday on the 8th.

[If the potential selfishness is broadcasting her birthday for the entire network has dawned on her at all, she doesn't show any signs of recognizing it. But, for a moment, her expression becomes closed off and drawn.]

I already had a birthday, technically - on a mission. It was a long time ago, but only a few weeks here. But we all know that doesn't count!

[She lifts up again, pointing her index finger at the camera.]

There's no way I'll let this opportunity go by! This is the most important event in my life! I can't possibly let it pass without the appreciation it deserves! That's where some of you come in!

You should all be planning to attend!

[Attend what? Attend where? She's doesn't...know. Details.]

More to follow!

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[tragicomedienne]

Do...whatever-you-are...not have birthdays?

That's sad! Poor thing.

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[speakveryclearly]

No.

[Her eyes narrow. She begins to condescend.]

We have wriggling days for the record, not that I think you'd care to learn the intricacies of Alternia's calendar. However. You say your fourteenth birthday will be the most important day of your life. Does it mean your fifteenth birthday won't matter, because you only live to be fourteen?

[tragicomedienne]

How was I supposed to know something like that? What's the difference? You were still born, weren't you?

Maybe it's the most important day so far because I wasn't expecting to be in a place like this, and if I'm going to have to be here then it might as well be!

[speakveryclearly]

So you're going to make it an event contradictory to the drabness of your circumstances? What resources do you have to assist you in that endeavor?

[tragicomedienne]

[Not much.]

What does it matter to you? Unless you're offering to help out, then it's not really any of your business!

I just know that it'll be the envy of the city!

[speakveryclearly]

Keep telling yourself that, and someone else might believe it eventually.

[tragicomedienne]

They'll know better than you! [She laughs, trying to make it sound sophisticated, but anger colors it.]

Maybe being proven wrong will teach you it' not so bad to let someone be happy for once!

[speakveryclearly]

I learned happiness is a joke a while ago.

[tragicomedienne]

Why would you say something like that?

I couldn't stand it, living like that...

Maybe some people just deserve happiness more than others.

[speakveryclearly]

Life on Earth is an exercise in denial, that's all!

[tragicomedienne]

What are you even saying? [It isn't anything like that!]

Then I guess I'm proving your point by denying you an invitation!

[speakveryclearly]

Ohhh nooooooo, however shall life go on.

[tragicomedienne]

Figure that one out yourself! Doesn't seem to be a problem for you.

[She hangs up.]