[Mia's kind of counting on Maya not having too many plans, anyway. She knows her sister, and in all honesty, Mia isn't in the mood to spend all day focusing on herself. After wonderland it feels like a headache to focus on her identity and not just-- let it be, let herself be. She just wants to get back in the motions and get things done, apart from a little sister spoilage.]
Foooor us, technically.
[Mia steps in further and reveals that cake she's brought, just big enough to share generously between two people, with icing letters on the top to read 'MAYA' and 'MIA' around the circumference and 'HAP B' right in the middle. Why? Because that's what was at the store.]
Iii don't actually know how old I'm turning now that I think of it, but 19's a pretty big year, and we didn't even get to celebrate yours.
[Mia even pulls two fantasy-disposable cutlery sets out from a pocket, courtesy of wherever she procured this cake.
If Mia got to party as a spirit, it seems that it's a secret she's taking back to the grave, because much like every other question about her existence as a spirit, Mia doesn't answer it.]
What have you got in mind?
[She asks, setting the cake down on the dorm room's coffee table and kneeling in front of it, beckoning Maya to sit across from her.]
[ maya plops herself down on the floor, kneeling as well, taking the utensils. ]
Weelll.... maybe I'll just keep it a secret. That would be more exciting.
[ speaking of which, maya doesn't immediately eat, as if she's waiting for something. and lo and behold, nick junior swoops in! he's got osmething in his talons--- wait, is that a present? ]
Huh. It seems like he's got a delivery or something, sis.
[Mia looks straight at her sister, smiling her usual smile. Is it cryptic? Is it just teasing? There's no clear indication, and the expression is gone quick as Nick Jr. steals the show.]
Maya. You didn't.
[The next smile Mia gives Maya is a with a bit of a raised brow and a chuckle, like she can't believe she didn't see this coming. Because she didn't, to a degree, but all the same this isn't surprising.]
[ look at her extremely innocent face, mia!! how could you doubt this!!! ]
[ nick junior is looking very dapper, by the way, in his tie. there's a neatly wrapped purple and black gift that's deposited in mia's hands. it feels soft. ]
[It would seem sisters are allowed a certain allotment of secrets, as Mia accepts that innocent face as well as that present. She reaches to give Nick Jr. a little headpet of gratitude before she turns her attention to what's in her hand.
A purple and black-wrapped gift, all soft in her hands. Mia has to stare at it for a moment, that content smile the same as ever. It's been a long time since she's been present long enough to have as many feelings as she has in the past few months of being alive again, and the warmth of receiving something from someone who loves you is a very far off memory-- and one of the last things she's ever received is still worn around her neck- at least, the last thing that wasn't an offering at an altar.
She looks up at Maya and beams so hard it shows in her eyes, a silent pre-emptive 'thank you' before she picks that paper open.]
[ unlike actual phoenix, nick junior is a civilized gentleman who appreciates all pets. he leans into her hand, chattering happily at the attention. ]
[ it's really not much.... maya should have done more, but everything that happened in wonderland didn't exactly lend itself to birthday planning. still, her sister's smile is all she needs to lift her spirits. her heart swells! she did well. ]
I wonder what's in it.... You better hurry up and check it out!
[ mia will find a new scarf -- it's blue, and it's got gold little phoenixes on it. awww. no wonder nick junior was do eager to bring it!! it's him. ]
[Mia beckons Nick Jr's little head closer with a stroke to his chin, and then gives his dumb head a little smooch too, albeit slightly above his flames. It's weird getting used to touching fire, and especially putting it near your mouth, but it's the thought that counts, and she follows it with a little headscratch anyway.
She shakes her hair over her shoulder and out of her way to look at Maya.]
If that were the case, I'd owe you more from law school.
All I'm worried abiut making up for is actually getting to be here with you for a while.
[Why else would fate have brought them back together?]
[ finally, he gets the appreciation he deserves around here. he coos, appeased by the spoiling, and then preens. maya gives him a little scratch for good measure. ]
I won't say no to more presents.
[ she says, with a cute face. ]
But about that.... since you weren't here for the first mission, I wanna show you something.
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Foooor us, technically.
[Mia steps in further and reveals that cake she's brought, just big enough to share generously between two people, with icing letters on the top to read 'MAYA' and 'MIA' around the circumference and 'HAP B' right in the middle. Why? Because that's what was at the store.]
Iii don't actually know how old I'm turning now that I think of it, but 19's a pretty big year, and we didn't even get to celebrate yours.
[Mia shrugs, smiling softly.]
So I figured we could share.
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[ there's no one she'd rather spend it wiht. ]
You're only as old as you feel! And... well, I think 28 is pretty good, 'cause you never got to party as a spirit.
[ at least, maya doesn't think she got to party as a spirit? ]
That sounds great. I can think of a few things we could do after we eat, too.
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[Mia even pulls two fantasy-disposable cutlery sets out from a pocket, courtesy of wherever she procured this cake.
If Mia got to party as a spirit, it seems that it's a secret she's taking back to the grave, because much like every other question about her existence as a spirit, Mia doesn't answer it.]
What have you got in mind?
[She asks, setting the cake down on the dorm room's coffee table and kneeling in front of it, beckoning Maya to sit across from her.]
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Weelll.... maybe I'll just keep it a secret. That would be more exciting.
[ speaking of which, maya doesn't immediately eat, as if she's waiting for something. and lo and behold, nick junior swoops in! he's got osmething in his talons--- wait, is that a present? ]
Huh. It seems like he's got a delivery or something, sis.
[ her fake surprise is incredibly real, okay. ]
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From me?
[Mia looks straight at her sister, smiling her usual smile. Is it cryptic? Is it just teasing? There's no clear indication, and the expression is gone quick as Nick Jr. steals the show.]
Maya. You didn't.
[The next smile Mia gives Maya is a with a bit of a raised brow and a chuckle, like she can't believe she didn't see this coming. Because she didn't, to a degree, but all the same this isn't surprising.]
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[ look at her extremely innocent face, mia!! how could you doubt this!!! ]
[ nick junior is looking very dapper, by the way, in his tie. there's a neatly wrapped purple and black gift that's deposited in mia's hands. it feels soft. ]
[ maya continues to look innocent. ]
I dunno what you're talking about.
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A purple and black-wrapped gift, all soft in her hands. Mia has to stare at it for a moment, that content smile the same as ever.
It's been a long time since she's been present long enough to have as many feelings as she has in the past few months of being alive again, and the warmth of receiving something from someone who loves you is a very far off memory-- and one of the last things she's ever received is still worn around her neck- at least, the last thing that wasn't an offering at an altar.
She looks up at Maya and beams so hard it shows in her eyes, a silent pre-emptive 'thank you' before she picks that paper open.]
Alright, let's see here...
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[ it's really not much.... maya should have done more, but everything that happened in wonderland didn't exactly lend itself to birthday planning. still, her sister's smile is all she needs to lift her spirits. her heart swells! she did well. ]
I wonder what's in it.... You better hurry up and check it out!
[ mia will find a new scarf -- it's blue, and it's got gold little phoenixes on it. awww. no wonder nick junior was do eager to bring it!! it's him. ]
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Maya, it's beautiful! Look at that, that's so cute.
[She takes the time to hold out the fabric in her hand and really get a good at those little phoenixes.]
A whole little flock of Nick Jrs.
[Mia looks to her little sister and gets up enough that she can crawl over to reach for her-- for a hug, of course.]
C'mere, you sneak. When did you even get this?
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I had it made, but I'm not telling you where!
[ nick junior also chirps in agreement. his beak is sealed, just like his master's. ]
[ maya eagerly returns the hug, grinning widely. ] We're really glad you like it.
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[Despite this, Mia leans and gives her little sister a smooch on the top of the head with another little squeeze to accompany.]
I love it.
[She corrects.]
Thanks, sis. And thank you too, Nick Jr.
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[ she is about to wink, but when mia kisses her, she flushes, embarrassed... but in that little kid way. ]
[ nick junior warbles out a complaint. where his kiss, huh!! ]
Awwww... sis.....
Technically, I should be giving you more presents. To make up for lost years.
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[Mia beckons Nick Jr's little head closer with a stroke to his chin, and then gives his dumb head a little smooch too, albeit slightly above his flames. It's weird getting used to touching fire, and especially putting it near your mouth, but it's the thought that counts, and she follows it with a little headscratch anyway.
She shakes her hair over her shoulder and out of her way to look at Maya.]
If that were the case, I'd owe you more from law school.
All I'm worried abiut making up for is actually getting to be here with you for a while.
[Why else would fate have brought them back together?]
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I won't say no to more presents.
[ she says, with a cute face. ]
But about that.... since you weren't here for the first mission, I wanna show you something.
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[The first mission, that was--]
New Aspen? And Vista Virs was the second?
[or was it the opposite-]
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[ they do have this cake though... ]
So what about it, sis? Cake over there and a special surprise?