Happy Happy birthday!

[folklorist]

Who: Close friends of Rei Hino's and one other guest
What: Birthday party surprise times!
When: April 17th
Where: Tsukino Shrine around 7pmish
Summary: Rei is getting a surprise birthday party!
Rating: PG


Helios had done all he could to make sure Rei was out long enough from the shrine to setup for what was indeed her birthday. With some help from her friends and close acquaintances Helios had decorated the shrine in some lights and lanterns for the occasion. It was nothing too outrageous because he knew Rei was a more subtle person, so the decorations are few but meaningful.

Birthdays are good for starting fresh, and spring is a time for letting go of the past and starting anew. The lanterns symbolize that but also help with the festivities. Even if its a small affair Helios puts a lot of hard work into it because of how helpful Rei has been these past few weeks. So to help ease out of the terrible feelings since the draft and to celebrate the birthday of a good friend Helios will invite whoever is close to the young woman.


((ooc; For the sake of not hurting my hands trying to juggle both a post and a log I'm just going to handwave Helios putting up the announcement over the journals to help set things up for Rei's party. If you're character is a close acquaintance/friend of Rei's they're more than welcome to stop by!))

Comments

[faithfulflame]

That's too bad. [Rei sticks out her tongue a bit and sips at the drink in her hand] You're quite pretty.

[koiwamizuiro]

[Ai hadn't expected the compliment, which was made her blush gain a bit more color when she heard it come from Rei. It wasn't exactly often when somebody said this about her.]

O-oh, thank you. [One of her hands played with a lock of her hair for a moment, her eyes briefly looking away before glancing at Rei again, the playful look back on her features.] So are you, Hino-san... I am missing out. [A soft chuckle escaped her lips as she said it.]

[faithfulflame]

[Rei only shakes her head and looks away to the rest of the party.]

You're very kind. [She really expected the other girl to judge her for what she was only just beginning to realize about herself. But that she didn't was really a nice feeling]

[koiwamizuiro]

Well, it is true. [Another giggle on the girl's part, who then tilted her head once more as she looked at Rei.] And it is nice to see you loosen up, Hino-san. [They were lucky enough in general to be able to do so in Luceti at all.] I think this party was a very good idea, and I can tell you are enjoying it.

[So was Ai herself, for that matter, and she hadn't expected she would celebrate an occasion such as this one so soon after coming here. The relieving thing was that it felt just as nice as it would back home.]

[faithfulflame]

Well, it wasn't my idea. Helios and Ami-chan set it up as a surprise.

[She gives the girl a happy look]

I try and loosen up a bit at parties at least. It's rude not to I think.

[koiwamizuiro]

I know, I helped some with the preparations. It was really nice of them to organize it, and as I said, they did a very good job.

[Ai glimpsed at Helios, who was still talking to Max at the time of her and Rei speaking. The two of them looked like they were quite into it.]

I guess that it does show that you like having your friends around you. [She gave the girl a smile and then glance at the empty drink that she had in her hand. With an inquisitive expression on her otherwise mirthful face, Ai looked back at Rei.] I am thinking of refilling my apple juice, Hino-san, and possibly get some food. I believe I saw some chocolates on one of the tables. [The tone in her voice asked whether Rei would like to come with.]

[faithfulflame]

Of course. Doesn't everyone?

[She nods her head and smiles, standing up and dusting off her robes]

That sounds nice. Perhaps I'll join you.

[koiwamizuiro]

[In a second, Ai stood up herself, returning Rei's smile as she did, as well as her nod.]

Sounds good, Hino-san.

[With that, the two girls began walking towards the table that Ai had set her eyes on previously, both of them continuing to enjoy Rei's birthday party and having fun doing so.]