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?

welcome back uwa

[battlefieldbrat]

This one stays with me. I found him when he was just little.

[runt of the litter, abandoned on the side of the road. no justice in this world.]

His name is Rusty. He's going to be a great ninken, aren't you, Rusty?

[and yes, he does dip juuuust a little bit into the baby voice while addressing that last part to the dog. it can't be helped.]

[drugsnotclubs]

[Baby voice is absolutely acceptable when it comes to Good Dogs and Puppies! And Rusty is a great name.]

Ninken?

[The kid is dressed like a ninja. He basically is a ninja. So Shinjiro can make some assumptions, but he'd rather just ask.]

Man.... I don't think I can take one any time soon, but I should show up more often to help walk and exercise 'em.

[battlefieldbrat]

A companion to a ninja. Rusty can't use chakra but I can train him to be useful in battle in other ways.

[he's got teeth and claws, after all.]

Hey, you're always welcome. I know you'll treat them with respect.

[drugsnotclubs]

[Oh, companion in battle? Shinjiro nods, as though connecting some dots.]

You should get in touch with a guy I know from back home: Minato Arisato. He looks after Koromaru, who's a dog who fights on our team. Maybe Koro could help teach him.

[Would Koromaru like to have a protege? Train a little battalion of adorable fluff butt dogs? Who knows, but it's worth checking out.]

Koro-chan fights with knives and he's real damn fast.

[Usually Shinji doesn't use 'Koro-chan' in front of others, but... Well, Kakashi is also Dog People. He used the baby voice. It's fine.]

[battlefieldbrat]

[kakashi visibly perks up at this information. someone else with a ninken?? a dog that uses KNIVES???]

Wow, they must be highly trained! I bet they could teach Rusty a trick or two.

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.

[battlefieldbrat]

He's gotta jump across an abyss, and - wow! his jump is pathetic compared to a real ninja.

[trust kakashi to keep his expectations real.]

But he can throw shuriken and everything! And he slashes with his sword, too!

[fieldtrip]

[ Toph isn't surprised to hear Kakashi express that a real ninja should be able to leap around like an airbender, after the way he'd followed her from the woods to the edge of town hopping at high speed. But his honest criticism amid the excitement makes her smile even wider. ]

This your first time seeing a video game? Scott showed me them last week.

[battlefieldbrat]

Is that what it's called? Video game.

[he says it with what is almost a tone of wonder.]

I don't understand how they can control it with the little box.

[fieldtrip]

Don't look at me, that's just how it works.

[ Toph has a basic interest in mechanics, but it's more on the structural side for obvious reasons than electrical. That's firebending stuff; she can't feel it at all. As a result, she hasn't asked too many questions about computer-based technologies. Car engines, on the other hand, would be interesting... ]

There's a place in town called an arcade where you can pay to play them as much as you want. I can show you later.

[battlefieldbrat]

Hn, something Toph doesn't know? Are you sure?

[he jests, of course. the mention of an arcade perks his interest, though.]

Really? Do you think they have the ninja game?

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.

[battlefieldbrat]

[kakashi glances around the room, seeing that other people are indeed wearing the flimsy hats. hmmm.]

You could just admit it's a cultural thing, you know.

[because he is so not buying the protection thing. still, he hesitantly perches it on his head - it looks ridiculous perched upon his spiky hair - and sighs.]

Will this be sufficient?

[laserguy]

[He needs to work on his bullshitting more. Noted. But hey, at least Kakashi is wearing the hat now, so mission accomplished anyway. Good job Summers, you did it once again. Seeing the hat on that small spiky head only causes the mutant's grin to wider further. Sacrificing just a little bit of his own dignity was worth it.]

Yeah, that's great man. Now you're ready to join the party. [He wants to ask the younger teen if if he's feeling okay being here, if he's uncomfortable, but guess he'll hang out with him for a bit. Hopefully Scott's presence doesn't cause the opposite effect--]

First birthday party you've attended?

[battlefieldbrat]

That's right. Are they all...like this?

[the messy food bar, the booze, the hats?]

[laserguy]

[For once, he'll cut the crap and answer Kakashi truthfully. No point exaggerating that parties usually involve dragons or spaceships. Besides, he doesn't want to make this current party sound lame because it's not. It can't be, because helped with some of the ideas.]

Sort of? This party's a little all over the place, but still cool. At least they have a video game system and food. Those are the essentials. Just avoid the booze.

[Even Scott has some reservations about giving a 12 year old alcohol okay.]

[battlefieldbrat]

Yeah, no thanks on that.

[he's totally tried it before, and totally not a fan. at least not at this age.]

What's a "video game system"?