Happy Birthday Mitsuru

[drugsnotclubs]

Who: WHOEVER WANTS TO COME YES EVEN YOU
Where: The clubhouse
What: Child soldiers for an occult corporation try and throw a perfectly normal birthday party for a billionaire heiress.

"But Suze!" You may say! "I didn't get an invite/I don't have CR with anyone involved!!!"

So what, just say you got a dubious invite over OKCindr. Maybe it's a ransom letter. Maybe it's a promise for "fun ;) ". Just pretend the spambot got you here in the funniest manner possible. EVERYONE IS WELCOME.

Warnings: im really hoping we don't have to put anything in this section y'all better behave for the birthday girl or she's gonna have to punish you.





The clubhouse sure is decorated! It's a mishmash of ideas- scattered balloons strewn across the floor, a few streamers here and there. Someone found some extremely tacky fake-gold plastic plates. It very much has the feeling of people who were sort of trying, but also sort of thinking it's funny not to actually look nice. After all, the theme is normal-chic.

There's a stack of party hats near the door, for anyone who wants to be extra festive. If you brought presents, you can dump them there, too! And maybe take one of those dumbass party horns that one of our "normal person" advisors told us we needed.

Hell yeah there's food.

What is a birthday party without food! And hey, there's very little that actually needs utensils here. Someone suggested cheeseburgers, so there's a little station to put together your own: pick your own toppings! There's a few scattered sets of tongs, but if you don't find one, just reach in and pluck that tomato slice with your bare-ass hands. We're all friends here.

Not your cup of tea? Vegetarian?? Don't worry there's some roast vegetable kabobs going on nearby on a tray.

There's an assortment of other grab-and-go foods-- slices of scallion pancakes laid out, sliced fruits with berries. Tiny little... Quiche looking things?? Beef satay? Cheesey puffs, chips, popcorn with way too much butter?? Sure, go for it.

Oh, and some hardshell tacos . Clearly someone had the goal of 'messiest food possible'.

One of the people throwing this party is a bartender

Underage drinking ahoy! yeah, there's some booze. The most prominent beverage is a cheap looking canned beer: filler lite which professes to be the Champagne of it's kind. There was a limited budget okay?? The Casino thing is still a work in progress. But surely you can find some sake or some cooking wine (don't drink that I am begging you) or convince Kotone to mix something up for you. Other than that, we're in clubhouse and cooking club resides here, so you're easily able to find a kettle and a coffee machine or just drink water and stay hydrated.

is there cake???

Hell yeah there is. Please take some. Maybe there's ice cream in the freezer, too.

Cool but what is there to do?

That's a good question!! Obviously the fancy lady needs something extremely silly and messy to let loose and have fun with so there is a piñata dangling ominously from the ceiling, a wooden stick leaned against the wall nearby

....along with a backup pinata because look we anticipate super powered kids here. Everyone needs to take a swing.

There's a couple random activities laid out by people who clearly don't know how to throw a party (assisted by Kotone and Scott, who are trying their best to show them how.) A deck of cards? Sure. Dartboard? Great, don't stab anyone. They even borrowed the SNES and TV from Mikey's place because he's off having his villain arc. (And by 'borrowed' I might mean stole, but you know Shinji's gonna put it back after.) play some Road Brawler 2 Super or some Super Giacomo World.

Akihiko might start a party jog and/or some kind of workout competition and that's gonna be a fucking disaster if people are going hard on the cheap beer but you know, I'm not your boss. Live your life however you want.

I'm in, how do I approach this!

It's an open mingle, fam. Do what you want. Make assumptions, cause trouble, set something on fire with candles. Just don't wreck the place any more than Scott did when he destroyed it.

Wait what does the clubhouse look like???



I am giving you all the information I have here promise

Comments

ota

[battlefieldbrat]

a

[kakashi found out about his employer's birthday party.....somehow. has he even met her in person yet???? questionable. but here he is, with a small gift in hand (spoiler: it's a cute little dog mascot keychain) and absolutely no idea what one does at a birthday party. he finds the table where presents go easily enough, but the hats and horns are a little over his head.]

What...is the purpose of this?

[he's holding a party hat. you can't see his face, but he's looking at it with disdain. trust.]

b

[so there are games here??? kakashi doesn't know many card games so he'll pass on that, but darts he can handle. he'll take on anyone, but know that he's a very good shot.

he's also utterly fascinated by the SNES. cartoons that you can CONTROL YOURSELF??? he hangs around the system, watching other people play, seemingly too uncertain or possibly shy to try himself. whenever someone pulls off a cool move he exclaims in excitement. it's kinda cute, in a "why is that kid dressed like a ninja" kind of way.]

c

[and you know what, just for the sake of maximum chaos, he brought his dog. the puppy is getting big now, but at least he's well behaved?? for the most part?? kakashi can be found near the food tables, picking out things with meat, vegetables and fruit to feed the pup as a treat.]

Sit...[the puppy scampers around kakashi's feet with enthusiasm before sitting down.] ...Good.

[yeah, he's totally feeding him a frilly fruit sandwich or something. don't mind him. and if the puppy ever gets too far away from him, he calls it back with a short whistle. is that appropriate inside a building? who cares!]

DOG

[drugsnotclubs]

[Oh, hell yeah, someone brought a dog. I mean they were expecting at least one, since Koromaru is an important part of their team, but this is just a random-ass dog. All the introverts are gonna fucking love it.

After making sure there's a bowl of water for the puppy to drink from, Shinjiro watches as Kakashi gets him to sit, lips quirking up in a sort of pleased amusement.]

How's he do with other tricks?

[Or with other people? He breaks off a piece of burger (from someone else's plate. They shouldn't have left it unattended,) and holds it in the puppy's field of view as he crouches down and extends his opposite hand.]

Can you shake?

[battlefieldbrat]

He's smart enough.

[kakashi says, with an air of smugness. the pup looks at the hamburger, then at shinjiro, then back at kakashi as if to ask "is it ok?". kakashi gives him the nod and he immediately turns back to shinjiro and excitedly lifts one paw to rest in his hand. his back legs keep moving a little, though, like he's just SO EXCITED at the thought of a treat.]

Whoops I exist again

[drugsnotclubs]

[Not just doing the trick, but having the impulse control to check with the kid before doing and taking it? Damn, that is an impressive pup. Shinjiro happily takes the offered paw, while offering the hand with food towards the doggy's snout.]

I'd say he's better than 'smart enough.' [And pupper gets a little head rustle before Shinjiro stands up again and rubs his dog-slobbered hand against his pant leg.]

So are you keeping this one, or just bringing him to show off the dogs you've got so far?

b

[fieldtrip]

[ Toph hears Kakashi exclaim over something, a sound she's never heard before, so she promptly heads over. She throws herself down to sit beside him and immediately nudges him with her elbow. ]

Hey, what's going on? I can't get anything from these flat screens.

[ Truly the worst part of technology, in her opinion. ]

[battlefieldbrat]

There's a ninja, and they used a cool jutsu like - woosh! - and all the enemies on the screen died! And there's birds and dogs running around, it's so cool!

[it's rare for him to sound this enthusiastic about anything, honestly. he keeps his eyes on the screen the whole time, too.]

[fieldtrip]

[ She can tell this is a video game they're talking about by the fact somebody is manipulating a controller, thanks to Scott's explanation and subsequent demo at the arcade. The 'woosh' sound effect doesn't tell her much, but Toph smiles to hear Kakashi sound so excited. She settles in to egg him on like a good friend would. ]

Oh yeah? What's happening now? Keep going, I can't see anything.

a;

[laserguy]

You wear it on your head.

[Scott's a little surprised to see their local ninja at this party, since he was a little shy during the TWAT meeting, but honestly he's glad to see him. It's clear that the kid has a pretty weird childhood, with the whole training as a literal ninja, so it's good to see him at parties and such. Be normal just for a little while. He gets it. Which is also why the mutant is grinning at Kakashi, and being super helpful and not bullshitting him at all.]

It provides protection.

[If needed, he'll place the party hat that he's currently holding on his head.]

[battlefieldbrat]

[the first part makes sense, kind of, the second part seems kinda bullshit. kakashi takes the paper hat in both hands and squeezes it gently, the sides effortlessly bending inward to touch each other.]

Protection from what, a soggy noodle?

[laserguy]

I know it doesn't seem much, but believe me, it's needed.

[Totally believe in the leader of a teenager that unfortunately named his club 'TWAT Club.' Scott's not going to fold just yet, that smile still on him as he places his own party hat on his head, before giving extra thought to secure it on his head. Geez, really, it's been years since he wore something as ridiculous as this, but good cause or whatever.

At least other people are being forced to wear them. Or Scott's making them wear them, Kotone mentioned that no one really knows how to throw a party or whatever. A kid that grew up being a ninja definitely isn't going to get it either.

Hopefully it makes it easier to convince him of this.]

You don't want to be caught unguarded right? Just because it seems stupid.

BIRTHDAY GAL ota

[icequeenly]

A.

[ The buffet is intimidating, not least because Mitsuru has never eaten most of the foods but also because she's not exactly sure how she's meant to eat some of them. She been past Wild Duck Burger enough to times to recognise a burger, but to be expected to assemble it herself? Which toppings should she select and in what quantity? Should they be added in a certain order? This is a potential minefield of faux pas.

As for the tacos...

Anyone approaching the selection of finger foods will have a very baffled birthday girl turn to address them with a question. ]

Do you happen to know where the utensils are?

B.

[ As to be expected, Mitsuru has had champagne a number of times in her life and she enjoys it. There is no champagne at her birthday party, not that she's been able to find anyway. However, a beer that is known as "the champagne of beers" must be of a high standard, right? Minus the dubiousness of drinking an alcoholic beverage out of a can but she would just have to overlook the way it is served.

The redhead takes a sip... and immediately makes as a face as though she has just swallowed something like vinegar. Or battery acid. ]

It seems... to be something of an acquired taste...

C.

[ Is there even supposed to be dancing at this thing? Who cares? There's music (??) of a sort and at some point during the party someone had seen fit to bestow at least one real drink upon the birthday girl.

Which apparently was the gateway for Filler Lite being moderately less disgusting to her. Also the gateway for her to start to alternately sway and bop a little to the music once she's done taking a swig from her current can. ]

Ahh... It really does become slightly less rancid the more of it you drink, doesn't it? How intriguing.

D.

[ Is now a good time to be taking a turn with the piñata? Probably not. Is that stopping her from retrieving that wooden stick and brandishing it in the exact same way she wields her fencing rapier? Nope.

She even does the en garde stance... although she is also swaying a little as she does so. Thank you shots of whatever plus a couple of cans of Filler Lite. ]

So, I'm supposed to smack this hanging creature with a stick? For what purpose?

[ Feel free to wildcard me if you fancy something else! ]

VIVA PIÑATA

[drugsnotclubs]

[At least one person has to be the token Sober here, and Shinji's fine with that role-- especially when it has Mitsuru holding out that decorated, frilly stick with all the austere of a (drunk) professional, serious as ever. He's sitting on one of the counters nearby and shakes his head, calling out to her question:]

Nah- it'd be too easy that way. Here.

[And he hops down and approaches, just fo hold out what appears to be an incredibly silly eye mask to work as a blind fold. Because drunk swinging sticks is even better without being able to see, right???]

See, now it's a challenge. And if someone gets it open, it's full've stuff.

[it's so ridiculous and childish and normal that they'd absolutely had to have one, as soon as they learned about it. After all, none of them really had real childhoods. Why not have a moment here and there?]

I dunno how many swings you're supposed to get... Three, maybe? Anyway, you wanna try?

[icequeenly]

[ Of course that would be too easy. No comment on the fact that her being slightly drunk is going to make landing a clean hit on this thing challenging enough. Of course they need to add an eye mask/blindfold into the mix, which she accepts without protest, still holding her the stick like a fencing weapon. ]

I will show no mercy.

[ It's not a Shadow, Mitsuru. Anyway, apparently that means yes. She listens to the rule about the number of attempts, because rules are Important, however, ]

Rest assured, one strike will be all I need to have this thing reveal its treasures.

[ With that she lunges and- well, she's not quite as graceful as she normally is... It definitely only takes one strike to thwack a person. A Shinjiro shaped person. Wherever she's hit him, she doesn't seem aware of it, only turns her head from side to side expectantly, trying to listen out for the contents of the piñata hitting the ground. ]

...Am I victorious?

[not here]

[cursegod]

[Dara will not be present, but a small gift box appears on one of the tables. Labeled "to Mitsuru", but the From section is empty.

She has no clue what rich people like, but at least she tried something hand-made.]

A.

[memori3s]

[ While parties and festivities aren't necessarily Minato's cup of tea, hell yeah he's putting on his Leader pants to wish Mitsuru a happy birthday.

And because he's hungry 90% of the time, Minato's already hovering near the food station. Koromaru stands at his side, gazing up the tables with a cheerfully-wagging tail. Perhaps if he keeps beaming telepathic messages to Mitsuru, willing her to accidentally drop a hamburger patty, he'll manifest exactly what he wants to see. ]

Utensils...?

[ Minato glances at the assortment of foods before shaking his head at Mitsuru. ]

You can use the tongs to scoop them onto a plate, but... otherwise, you just eat with your hands.

[ It's okay guys. He has distinct experience with conversations like this, specifically, with this birthday girl in particular. ]

[icequeenly]

[ Utterly oblivious to the fact that for him this isn't exactly the first time they've had this sort of conversation, Mitsuru looks equal parts curious, baffled and perhaps slightly intimidated. The latter more to do with her not wanting to do the wrong thing and embarrass herself in some way. ]

I see.

[ She pauses a moment to once again glance around at the spread of food in front of them both, eventually zoning in on the hardshell tacos in particular... ]

Even these? They look as though they'll shatter quite easily.

[ and the filling will go everywhere

Of course she's noticed Koromaru hovering around hopefully. He must sense the fragility of this particular food. ]

b

[battlefieldbrat]

[it's not clear why kakashi is hanging around the bar area, as he doesn't have intentions to actually drink anything. maybe he's looking for some water for his dog, which is currently hovering around his feet, tongue out and panting happily.]

Anything made "for adults" is bound to be disgusting.

[hey, he's considered an adult in his village. you know he's tried the "good stuff" before out of curiosity.]

[icequeenly]

[ How many dogs are at this party? It seems fitting that more than one would show up given Shinjiro's input in this... She doesn't recognise the boy accompanying this particular canine, given that she had only spoken to him on their devices so far.

He might be considered an adult back home but he certainly doesn't look like one and his response seems... well, typically child-like. Not all kids want to pretend they like the taste of "grown up" drinks like Amada does with coffee after all. Anyway, the boy get a brief look of disapproval at the fact that he is hanging around the bar area. Never mind that technically back home she is also underage. ]

I can see why you would think that way. But perhaps one day you'll find something to drink that suits your palate. [ You know, when he's a whole lot older. She can recommend very expensive champagne. ]

But this one does seem to taste particularly... odd.

[ Her way of saying that it tastes like shit. ]

a;

[laserguy]

[Good thing he really has no qualms teasing the birthday girl.]

Must've forgotten them.

[Scott don't be so cheerful admitting something like that. But hey, he's here to be somewhat helpful, maybe. There's certainly an encouraging smile to him, with the mutant holding a plate that has the messiest hamburger ever plastered on top with no fork or knife in sight. He has a few napkins at least, mostly so he doesn't mortify everyone around him.]

Besides, you eat all this with your hands. It's kind of the point-- to get as messy as possible.

[Kotone has mentioned to him that she isn't used to this sort of thing and it definitely shows. Well, guess that's why he's here. He's working double time.]

[icequeenly]

...I see.

[ To get as messy as possible.

Excuse her while she comprehends the repercussions of that... The fact that she chosen to wear an impossibly white blouse to this. It was always either that or black and well... seems she made an error in judgement.

She eyes the cheeseburger/ginormous mess assembled on Scott's plate. ]

Your construction looks interesting. I take it that this is a perfectly ordinary amount of toppings to have on a burger?

...Perhaps I should prepare something similar for myself.

[ Let it never said that she's not down for at least trying to understand these "ordinary person" things. Even if the sight of so much relish fills her with a sense of dread. ]

D

[digthefuzz]

[So this is the birthday girl! Kurt watches as she wields the wooden stick in an unexpected way, and he grins at her question. Wow, she really doesn't know!]

To get to what's inside, of course! But I won't say what it is. That's supposed to be the surprise! [He's not 100 percent sure they're loaded with candy or some other kind of present anyway.]

[icequeenly]

[ Yeeep. She really doesn't. Hence her drunk baffled expression when Kurt explains the concept of the game. ]

So I attack this thing in order to reveal its insides...? The concept seems rather barbaric in nature, does it not?

[ Is that making her lower her "weapon"? Apparently not. She's not even wearing the blindfold yet, another aspect that she appears to be unaware of as she lunges forward to start striking the creature as though she's in some kind of fencing bout or the thing is some kind of training dummy. ]

everybody's got the others covered so c it is!!! 👀

[orphne]

[Don't worry, Kotone has experience with parties after more than a year in this town! She has a somewhat-anchronistic-looking record player that's been modified so she can plug her MP3 player into it, and while she might listen to classical on occasion (and has it on said player), that's not what she's playing now. It's a mix of techno and pop circa 2009, which in Kotone's mind is perfect for dancing to.

Still, she's mostly let others take the reins of guiding Mitsuru through the messy food -- she'd taken it upon herself to prepare some of the better cocktails for other guests if they'd wanted them, which is what she's holding herself in one hand. Sure, maybe she shouldn't be drinking on the "job," but one fruity little cocktail isn't going to mess her up too much. Not like Mitsuru and her Filler Lite, anyway.]

It's not bad, right? [She drops in next to the older girl with a smile and a laugh, mimicking her bopping to the music.] Having fun, Senpai?

[icequeenly]

Of course!

[ She's sad that the can of her Filler Lite she's consumed went so quickly. How terribly mysterious. But other than that there's a smile on her face and a red flush on her cheeks. ]

I will admit I was a little dubious about the decor, and the tacos and hamburgers, and the... hanging rainbow llama... object...

But it's been quite wonderful.

[ Yeah, guess who's drunk and doing her darn best to seem as though she is most definitely not drunk? One guess. Clues are she's got lovely long red hair and is currently dancing away like this is the best night ever. ]

You are an exceptional dancer. [ Totally oblivious to the fact that Kotone is just copying her graceful swan drunk dancing/bopping. ]

OTA!

[digthefuzz]

[Kurt's here too, having come along with Scott. He may not know these people, but that sounds like all the more reason to mingle and make some new friends. His image inducer is on too, so he looks like an ordinary human teen rather than a blue,fuzzy devil.

Around the party, he can be found:

- by the food! He chows down on the offerings, with a focus on the cheeseburgers. At one point, he may even hold a cheeseburger in one hand and a taco in another as if contemplating some horrific experiment.

- looking on confused at the beer present and deliberating whether or not to join in giving it a try.

- He'll be all over the games present, including checking out the Super NES and eagerly wielding the stick to go after the pinata!]