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( OPEN ) it's party season 🎉

WHO: Anyone and everyone.
WHAT: Rodion's (

axethrows) belated birthday party.
WHERE: One of the larger karaoke bars around Neo Tokyo.
WHEN: December 1st.
WARNINGS: Alcohol… Please mark your own content accordingly!

On November 29th, Outsiders will receive the following text:

「 < FROM @ HOTTIE >

Hey there! You're officially invited to celebrate the lovely Miss Rodion's birthday. Whether you're a close friend or just looking for a reason to party, (I'm looking at you, recently cured vampire friends!) you're welcome to join in with her blessing — so long as you bring in the good vibes.

Alcohol and finger foods will be provided, but feel free to bring something extra along if you'd like! No one has ever said no to more options.

Join us on December 1st at Sakura Serenade, starting officially at 8 PM. The venue is ours for the night, and there's no need to RVSP! See you there. ✨ 」

Reiterating that characters do not need to know the birthday girl herself and that this is just a casual party mingle for all those interested.

As for arrangements that have been made for the party specifically, with party games listed in the comments:

01. VENUE
Fitting its title as the largest karaoke venue on the block, Sakura Serenade offers a spacious, vibrant setting perfect for large gatherings. Dazzling with customisable LED lighting and cutting-edge projection technology, they work in tandem to sync with music to create a dynamic and immersive atmosphere.

Seating is luxurious, with plush wraparound couches providing ample space for everyone to lounge comfortably. A central open floor invites guests to dance, while barstools and cocktail tables along the perimeter offer spots for mingling and conversation.

The song library is seemingly infinite, featuring tracks from every genre imaginable with subtitles in countless languages. Have a song that "doesn't exist"? No problem. Guests can upload their custom tracks directly via their implants, ensuring no melody is left unheard.

For those seeking a quieter retreat, Sakura Serenade also features smaller, private rooms equipped with their own karaoke machines, ideal for more intimate and reflective moments as the night winds down.

02. "CHAMPAGNE" TOWER
Upon entering the venue, guests are greeted by an impressive "champagne" tower, sparkling under the glow of ambient lighting. A neatly designed placard stands prominently at the base, declaring in bold letters: "Take one!", with a smaller, playful note beneath: "Or as many as you'd like."

What sets these glasses apart from the usual drinks served at the bar is their origin. The "champagne" is actually a special regain from Yuwon's (yuwon) world, perfect for guests who typically can't get intoxicated by regular alcohol or those with an uncanny tolerance. Have fun!

03. THE GREAT WALL OF POCKY
As per the birthday girl's request (well, not quite, but a certain someone has chosen to interpret it this way), nearly every flavour of Pocky imaginable has been gathered here today, all neatly arranged in rows and columns on a table at the side.

Yes, they're from the batch you're thinking about. Whether your character has caught on to their effects by now or prefers to believe they're from a fixed batch, that's entirely up to you to decide. But what better time to partake in a round of a Pocky game or two? The robot staff seem to support it as one of the host-sanctioned activities, and will even offer an explanation on how to play.

04. AFTERMATH
Guests have the freedom to decide how they'd like to end their evening, whether that means stretching out on the floor for a spontaneous slumber party or taking advantage of the venue's connections with nearby hotels. The options range from luxurious accommodations to more colourful establishments, catering to a variety of budgets.

The night is yours to enjoy, and the journey home can be as adventurous as the party itself! With all the seasonal decorations now beautifully illuminated, there's plenty to marvel at along the way.

( much thanks to abbie, bijou, and chrissy for ideas !! )

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[Dressed in something extra nice yet not restricting along with her hair tied up with a butterfly hairclip (thank you kabru), the "birthday" girl is overall very pleased with how Elysium set everything up. Rodion is never in one place for long as she is alternating between making sure everyone is having a good time, making conversations, eating and drinking... There may be times where she does wander off to a private room to recover her social battery some, but since this is a party all about herself, she is absolutely doing her best to enjoy herself and keep a good vibe going. If someone ruins that, well... She will deal with it. One way or another. For now, her wish on finally having an enjoyable birthday has been granted. She is happy with that wish becoming true among her list of desires.

For now, she will continue her wandering, greeting, and checking in with all the guests. It's not hard to wave her over or approach her if she missed you, but trying to be a wallflower will simply not do here!]

Hey! Having fun or do you want me to fix that for ya?

[It's an offer if you need some help deciding what to do around here since there is a bit of a lot going on right now.]

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[Lazy starter for the chill season... You can honestly find her doing various activities from the eating to figuring out what/if she is going to sing in front of everyone and even to playing one of the various party games. Feel free to message me to plot and I can even write a custom starter for you if you want!]

[And if anyone's going to be a wallflower, it's Dante.]

O-Oh, I'm fine! No need to worry about me. Isn't this party supposed to be about you?

[And they aren't lying! They may have no idea what to do with themselves at a party, but seeing everyone enjoy themselves puts them at ease too.

They sure did put their PDA away pretty quickly the moment she approached them, though.]

Happy Birthday, by the way.

Yeah, but if someone ain't having a good time, it could get cold and kill the whole vibe if their mood doesn't improve~

[Which is pretty fair all things considered. It's easier to kick people out if they are ruining the positive air, but Dante has immunity from that plus since they lost their memories, a party can help experience what was lost once again.

The smile on her became a little brighter from Dante's words.]

Thanks~ Gotta catch up on all the celebrations I never had. [anyways!] Come on, Dante~ Play some games or sing a song for everyone. It's all about having a fun time in moments like these!

[Can they sing? Technically they have a voice now, even if it's not a "real" one.]

It would sound better than if I'd try to sing normally... I could see if I know any of the songs available?

[It still sounds a bit daunting, but since it's just karaoke they don't have to be any good at it.]

Easy! Give some of the songs a listen to as research and pick out the favorites!

[There is a lot of songs to go through, but Dante does love to study as they try to relearn everything.]

As long as you are having fun while singing~ That's the big thing. Gotta put everything into it!

[Like Sinclair's table dance... Throwback to that moment.]

Research, huh?

[Rodya might as well have stumbled upon the magic word. As long as they think of it that way, it shouldn't be too hard. At least, the finding the song part. Performing's still a little daunting.]

I've just got to find something I'll get lost in. And maybe find a way to not look at anyone while I do it.

[Pretend like they're in their room alone... Or something like that.]

[Taryon can't say that he's a close friend of Rodya, but he's member of Team Redemption and he would like a reason to party, so he has arrived regardless. As a present, he's brought a small metal sculpture approximating a tree, welded together from scrap. He's enchanted it to glow faintly for a minute after being touched, though he doesn't anticipate that it will last indefinitely.

Not really knowing her (though he wonders if he would recall more if he hadn't died), this is the best present he can offer in exchange for joining the celebration.

He smiles and raises his drink when the special girl of the day approaches.] Good evening. [And looks away, hopeful that reintegrating with the Outsiders will go smoothly.]

[A present wasn't required to join in, but every gift is still cherished by her and nobody will understand how much she treasures every gift. Especially now because she is not in a position to pawn off valuables or something with decent worth to get a bite to eat for the day. It wasn't a great feeling, but she still had to do it to keep going.

She's surprised to see Taryon here, but her smile doesn't slack off on his presence. Sure they weren't close in any form, but a teammate is still a teammate. Hearing the news of his passing from March still put a jab in her heart because it's one less familiar face around these parts. Now... Guess it's kinda like a fresh start so-]

Evening, Taryon. [That look away won't slow her down from talking with him a little bit.] Thanks for coming and that little metal tree was from you, right? I really like it! Thank you.

[She saw it on the table in passing and it really looked like something the man could have made. Even if her knowledge about him is limited, she has a good feeling it was from him.]

[He smiles and raises his head in pride.] I thought I'd make something nice for your special day. Something useful to liven up your room. [And from the sound of it, Rodion likes it. A successful bonding moment with the team!] I think of it as a "nice to meet you gift".

[Even if it might be he second time around. But it wouldn't feel right to go to a birthday party empty-handed no matter the situation.]

[ girl............ ur bobbles, ]

Happy birthday, Rodya! You're look so gorgeous... And that depends, do you wanna recommend me some flavor pairs? I was thinking of combining all the ingredients and then dipping it into one of the pots...

[ that is. ahem. she's making something of a delicate kebab with the pocky stick, some strawberries, and the pretzels. all that's left is to decide which of the three, and then maybe the little toppings... ]

[They look stunning in this dress, it's true...]

Woah, a sweets kebab! Nice! Let's see~ [Give her a second as she double checks her fondue paradise on the table.]

Dark chocolate is always a safe bet, but the green tea one is pretty good. I kinda like the green tea by itself though so no toppings... Hm~ It's hard when everything is pretty good. [and you are not really picky.]

How about chocolate dip then you drizzle the caramel sauce on it?

Done!

[ she'll do as advised, letting the robot quickly set everything before she holds it up to rodya. ]

Wanna take the first bite? The mixture of sweet and salt's gonna make this thing divine...

[ ftr, she still wants to wring elysium's neck for bringing her here like this. he'd certainly made quite a scene by bringing a disgruntled ex-sailor in a fucking sack, but that's not important right now.

ishmael lets her eyes adjust to the light as she gathers her bearings, scanning the room until she finds the birthday girl. ]

R-Rodya...

[ she stumbles off the table, practically rolling on the ground and getting up on her feet before walking towards her, catching her breath. ]

I'll get to the point. I'm sorry. For everything.

[Normally if she saw a wiggling sack arrive in a setting like this, she would have some concerns, but party preperation got her focused enough to miss it. Hearing Ishmael's voice did get her attention and the fact that she appeared from the gift table is ????????]

Ishy, you okay? The hell happened to you?

[She'll get to the apology, listen she had to ask!!! Without waiting for the other Sinner to answer, she pulls the sailor into a hug and places her chin on top of the orange head.]

I'm sorry too. [For kicking her out and taking too long for this moment to happen since Rodion took the avoidance route to let Ishmael heal in her own way.]

[ the way she missed this so bad... she embraces rodya in return, holding back the tears that threaten to spill out. no, no crying. she's had enough of that for one lifetime and a half. ]

I was going to apologize to you sooner, but with the funeral and... [ wheeze ] Whatever. What's done is done. I sucked, and I originally didn't want to come here because I didn't want to ruin the mood, but that guy--

[ points at elysium!!! who's probably doing whatever rn!!!!!!! ]

Swooped in and carried me over here in a sack. Like I'm just potatoes to him. [ ... ] I'll kill him.

[ WHY DO PEOPLE KEEP TALKING BEHIND HIS BACK he's sneezing for like

the second time tonight, wow

also probably doing something incredibly stupid at this juncture of time too like laying flat on the surface of a table. please. she could kill him so easily ]

If you really do decide to kill him, at least let him have Christmas first. [Listen, she's helping both of them. But right now she's hugging Ishmael and not feel like letting go right now because she missed this... ]

I went to the funeral, but I didn't want to linger too long. [She would just be in the way of everyone else so she made her peace with Wriothesley and left.] I'm happy that you are here and we can talk, but if you want to leave, I ain't gonna stop you.

[Ishmael was dragged in after all and she cares for her friend's choices okay.]

[ Kabru has been enjoying the festivities for the most part. He's a little less chipper or energetic as when she last saw him. A few weeks back, he got into an argument with someone he cares about and was told not to speak to them. As someone who doesn't find it easy to completely disregard the opinions of others, it's something he's still mulling over to this day, but he tries not to let his inner feelings show. That would completely ruin the vibe of the party, and he doesn't want that at all. The focus of today is on Rodya, and he intends to keep it that way. As another person takes the stage at the front of the bar, Kabru grabs a seat beside her and offers her a drink. ]

I'm glad you decided to have that party after all.

[ As Rodion makes her rounds, Yesod greets her with a nod. They may not be close, but their interactions here and there have been civil, and he imagines that Rodion and Elysium extended their invitation to all Outsiders for a reason. While he remains poorly suited to this sort of gathering, he will make an effort to participate where he can. ]

Good evening. I'd like to wish you a happy birthday.

[ sometime in the night when the timing is right, yuwon will hand her over his jacket, which she will recognize is the equipment piece he often wears. while every piece of equipment is valuable, it works well in considering that he still has other pieces in his inventory. besides, considering their previous conversations in the weeks leading up to this, it only makes sense. if there was anyone who was acutely aware of the fragility of life, it'd definitely be them, but...

talk is cheap and words tended to be unreliable, so he figures the next best thing was offering her something up. while he's definitely let her use it in the past, it's different than actually gifting it over. but since giving her something familiar also felt a bit out of place for her birthday, when he puts the jacket on her shoulders, he also makes sure to wrap a brand new scarf around her neck as well in the reddish burgundy hue that seemed to perfectly suit her.

will he actually shed more light on this than he has to? probably not, but he does follow it up with a small happy birthday, even if those words themselves feel completely foreign on his tongue. but, oddly enough it did feel more genuine and sincere than he thought himself capable of. he hasn't ever felt particularly grateful to be born into the world, but that didn't mean he was incapable of feeling that way for someone else apparently, and the feeling isn't as awful as he expected. ]

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belated gift thread!!