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[greaselightning]

so vwhat do you knowv, another year has gone by and im at the ripe age of sevwenteen starting today.
im certain not many of you knewv of my birthday, but thats alright, it isnt too late to vwish me svwell one, or to offer me any gifts you might havwe. ill be in the courtyard for the record, if saying it to my pretty face is more your style.

((ooc: This is actually backdated to the 18th, because I suck at doing stuff on time. Feel free to answer through the journal or action, either works fine!))

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[action]

[patrioticspells]

[Steve hadn't seen the post. He only flipped through the journal every once in the while, preferring to spend his time doing his homework or practicing art or dueling.

So he has no idea it's Cronus' birthday. He doesn't really know Cronus that well, considering he's older and in a different house. Still, when he enters the courtyard toting along his sketchbook and textbooks, he's not going to just ignore the boy just because he doesn't know him. He was raised better.]

Good afternoon.

[action]

[greaselightning]

[Cronus looks up immediately, raising an eyebrow as a smile spreads across his face.]

So you chose the face-to-face route, then?

[Of course, Cronus is egotistical enough to think that even strangers have read his journal entry. Steve, please don't mind Cronus as he eyes you over with a near predator-like gaze, his smile probably making it all the worse.]

[stubbornskeptic]

Happy Birthday Cronus!
I would have gotten you something if I'd known, but as it is, I suppose all I can do is offer to make you a cake, if you're interested?

[greaselightning]

thank you, jane!
a cake vwould be the tops.
you knowv, there should be more kittens around this school as svweet as you, this place vwould be so much better if there vwere.

[seeringlight]

Happy Birthday.
I suppose perhaps I can take some time out of my schedule to knit you something. Who knows.

[greaselightning]

thanks doll.
oh, howv kind of you, do you got anything in mind, or am i going to havwe to vwait vwith... anticipation?
and if you dont havwe the time to knit me something, i could think of a fewv other things you could givwe me instead.

[Action]

[wwistful]

[Seeing that journal post makes what Murdoc is about to do a hell of a lot easier. He doesn't know how much he actually wants to give Cronus a present, but he hasn't misbehaved all that much since he arrived here. He SUPPOSES he deserves this thoughtful present. This thoughtful present that doesn't wrap very well..

He strides down the hall looking pretty fucking weird with a guitar in his hand. What's even weirder is that the guitar has one ribbon tied around the neck of it. What a weirdo. It's black, acoustic and looks strange being held by Murdoc. So he's pretty happy when he can step silently up behind Cronus and tap him on the back of the head with it.]

Aren't you a little old to be in school?

[Action]

[greaselightning]

[Cronus' shoulders hunch up as his head jerks forward slightly from the surprise of the tap. But the voice is a dead give away as to who it is. He slowly turns, looking to his dad--no okay, his eyes are glued to the guitar in his hands. Honestly, he looks like an excited 2-year-old with his wide-eyed, smiling face.]

Holy shit, Pops! You shouldn't have!

[And by that he means he totally should have, because that is one sweet guitar and it is OBVIOUSLY for him and holy cow, this is the bees knees, the absolute tops, like WOW WHAT A GREAT DAD.]

As for your question, not quite! I'm afraid you're stuck with me.

[yeah he's just going to try and take the guitar, because gimmegimmegimme]

[streetsmarts]

Woah man, you're right. I didn't know or care about the fact that it's your birthday.

Now I know, I just don't care. Congrats on not dying buddy, you really deserve it.

[greaselightning]

jeepers, theres quite a fewv of you sourpusses, arent there? but fair enough, i guess i cant expect all of you cats to be happy for me.

but thanks anyvway, chief.

[mo_cara]

HaPpY mOtHeRfUcKiN wRiGgLiNg DaY, bRo!
I GoT sOmE wIcKeD fInE sHiT i CaN bE gIvInG yOu LaTeR.
;o)

[greaselightning]

thanks, chief.
some vwicked fine shit, you say? i certainly hope i dont havwe to vwait too long, nowv.

[preanimator]

[Herbert doesn't really know Cronus, though the other boy is unusual enough that he does at least recognize him, and he also reads the journal regularly, so he when he sees the older boy (from a year below him, which doesn't really raise his estimation of Cronus) in the courtyard, he merely lifts his chin and announces] I haven't got anything for you, I'm just on my way to class.

[greaselightning]

[Cronus definitely eyes the other boy the moment he comes into the courtyard, his expression looking somewhat similar to an excited dog that's just happy to see anyone.]

Hey what's the rush? You don't have to physically give me anything, but I'm sure you're class can wait, friend. Let's just chill and talk like a couple a bros.

[He finishes that with a smile as he approaches Herbert. If he's not careful, Cronus may very well sling his arm around his shoulder, because what is personal space?]

[strideallknight]

[He doesn't quite want to, but he supposes he should....]

happy birthday dude

[greaselightning]

[Oh, well here's a surprise.]

vwell, vwell, vwell, vwhat do vwe havwe here?
dont tell me a simple "happy birthday dude" is all youvwe got for me.

[8lackwidow]

Pass. I have a plant to water an I'm quite sure that will be more interesting.

[greaselightning]

fair enough.
im sure an older broad like you can only really hold the attention of her plants anyvways, and i vwouldnt vwant to distract you from that.

[innocent_insanity]

happy birthday motherfucker! sorry but i don't got the pan to think up a present for you... what you want? :o)

[greaselightning]

thanks, friend!
theres actually a lot i could ask for, you knowv, but i think the question is, vwould you be vwilling to givwe a bro it?

[edle_gestalt]

Happy Birthday! I hope you have a good one. This sounds like perhaps an excuse to bake something, does it not? Barring that, I've still got a few chocolates left from the last trip to Hogsmeade.

[greaselightning]

thanks! ivwe been havwing quite a svwell one already!
vwell from the looks of it, janes gonna be baking me a cake, so you dont havwe to vworry yourself vwith that, but id be a dirty liar if i said those chocolates didnt sound delicious.

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[bubblingover]

)(appy Birt)(day!!!
O)( i got you somet)(ing!!
W)(ere are you now???

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[greaselightning]

oh howv you spoil me.
im in the courtyard.

[allisnotlost]

shit cro youvve gotta be kiddin me
i completely forgot about it

[he didnt hes just fuckin' with him.]

[greaselightning]

vwhy am i not surprised, chief.

[toocoolforthis]

Happy birthday, dude.
Unfortunately, due to my utter lack of forewarning about this, I have nothing to give you.
You'll have to wait until next year.

[greaselightning]

thats quite alright, i didnt think id get much this year seeing as i didnt exactly make any announcements.
but thanks, mate.

[allamericanreject]

Ohh, it was your birthday, dude? im sorry i dont keep up with all that kinda stuff. plus like i don't think were in the same house ahahaha. but seriously happy birthday! :)

If i could hook you up with anything i would. seventeen huh, wow! pretty wicked!

[greaselightning]

hey friend, its alright! vwould be pretty terrible of me to feel all forgotten and upset vwith people vwhen i didnt exactly go around announcing it, right?

but youre right, it IS pretty vwicked!

[marshall_lee]

Happy birthday man. I didn't have anything preplanned but I also have something in reserve I can give you later.

[greaselightning]

something in reservwe, huh? and let me take a vwild guess here and say youre probably gonna keep me vwaiting to find out vwhat that is?