week five curfew ft. knuckles the echidna and drama

[townmusician]

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[townmusician]

[It’s Thursday, and everyone knows what that means. A party completely at odds with the reality of the situation, because chances are they’ll wake up to at least one person dead tomorrow. Weird and kind of fucked up he’s okay enough with this to spend the afternoon baking cupcakes and cookies to bring with him to the Dodo cabana - both because he would like a little treat while the horrors persist, but also just in case Beelzebub is also staying in the cabana tonight.

Seems like Lacus is here, too, which is nice.]

I can’t believe everyone from the Dodo cabana is actually here tonight…

[That never happens… anyways, enjoy the snacks! He’s surprisingly competent in the kitchen.]

[gluttoning]

[THE CUPCAKES THOUGH.

Beel has a crate full of stuff that he's already brought in (more of the usual), but he nearly drops it on the floor when he sees fresh pastries laid out.]

Eh?? Hey, who made these?

[townmusician]

I did.

[He’s shoving one into his face… Baby want snack.]

Not for any particular reason! I was just bored and had the time.

[dakicover]

It’ll be extremely awkward if one of dies tonight, though.

[townmusician]

Thanks for bringing down the mood, Crea-san…

[gluttoning]

...Awkward isn't the word I'd use, but...

I'd rather not think about that right now.

[idologue]

[ Lacus has never actually spent the night in another cabana and with so many seagulls dead, the crowdedness takes a minute to get used to. Maybe it's a good thing she doesn't take up too much space, sticking politely and unobtrusively close to Nona. ]

Thank you all for having me! Let's enjoy ourselves tonight even as we pray for tomorrow.

[gluttoning]

[Oh this is slightly awkward. But the Dodos are all uses to laying all over one another by now, so hopefully the chill vibe can help the weird tension he feels when he looks in her direction.]

Mn. I hope this is a place you can feel safe, Lacus.

[stilllovesyou]

[As soon as Lacus arrives, Nona will wrap her arms around her in a hug.]

You came! Oh, I'm happy because I love you!

[plunges]

Thank you for joining us.

[ He gives Lacus a little smile, too. He doesn't mind her being here. Better than her being alone. ]

I hope it's comfortable enough for you here.

[plunges]

[ He feels at ease, tonight. There are people he's worried about who aren't here, but being in a room full of people he likes is good. Xiao brought some fruits for Beel to make sure he's got enough to snack on.

He's sitting on the floor -- not in the tub, this time!! Wow!! -- and keeps to himself, content to just hang back and let people mingle. ]

would you rather;

[townmusician]

[Okay, these vibes are rancid. Thanks for nothing, Beel and Lacus.]

Right, instead of us all just sitting here awkwardly like morons, let’s just… do more party games. That’s basically a weekly tradition by now.

[Sighs!!!]

What about “Would You Rather?” this time? Do I gotta explain it to anyone or do you all get it?

[Because he will, because Haruka is super duper nice.]

Anyways, I’ll go first. Would you rather fight a horse-sized duck or a duck-sized horse?

[gluttoning]

[Immmediately:]

Horse-sized duck.

[townmusician]

Because ducks are tastier then horses?

[He knows what you are.]

[plunges]

[ ... ]

A horse-sized duck would provide a better challenge.

[gluttoning]

[Very serious nodding.]

You could probably step on a duck-sized horse.

[dakicover]

I think the duck sized horse would be too cute. I’d like it as a pet.

[plunges]

Choose between playing a trading card game, or a game at the arcade.

[stilllovesyou]

Do I have to fight them? Can't I be friends with them?

birthday girl mingle

[stilllovesyou]

[Nona brings out a selection of party hats and a single balloon. Noodle is at her heel, running around happily with all six of his legs. She puts one party hat on her head, lets the balloon float to the roof, and puts the rest down for others to grab.]

It's my birthday! My half birthday, anyway. Everyone here is invited. As my present I want everyone to be nice to me.

[She's still a little drained and she's looking a little tired, but she's happy.]

[gluttoning]

Nona!

[He grabs the hat, putting it in his mouth first before realizing that it's not a snack, then quickly attempting to fix his mistake. His hat has bite marks on it now, it's fine.]

Happy half-birthday. How old are you today?

[dakicover]

Happy birthday!

[ you know what?? nona deserves people being nice to her, and crea will gladly put on a hat. it was lake's birthday before coming here, wasn't it? man, time sure has passed. ]

I haven't been to a birthday party in forever!

[townmusician]

[Well, if it’s a birthday party now, he’ll put on a hat.]

Happy half birthday, I guess? It could be a better one, I’m sure.

[Being nice to someone is easy in theory but Haruka is… challenged.]

[plunges]

Your half-birthday?

[ He's never heard of that before, but there's a small smile on his face, now. ]

You should have told me. I would have gotten you a present, again.

[idologue]

[ Lacus puts on her party hat with a giggle. It's been a while since she's been at a party with this kind of outfit code.

And Nona gets another hug, this is her fate tonight. Love love love!! If Lacus looks a little sad as soon as Nona isn't looking her way, that's pure imagination. ]

🎵 Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear Nona, Happy Birthday to you 🎵

[ Everyone else is free to join in on this song but it's happening even if it's a solo. ]