Fuda # 11 [Action/Video] Happy birthday, grumpypants.

[idealism]

[The feed is currently showing the living room of number 49. Tsuzuki's up on a small ladder, trying to fasten a birthday-banner to the ceiling. Hisoka's birthday is today, and he's planning on surprising him with cake and presents. His poor partner's been feeling so down lately, Tsuzuki hopes that this might distract him from his gloom.]

[Feel free to interrupt him.]

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[akumanotrill]

[And Hijiri comes in]

Ah, everything's all ready? Is there anything I can help with?

[purpledemoneyes.livejournal.com]

Hijiri! Do you know where the lighter is? We need to get the candles lit.

[He comes down from the ladder, placing his hands on his hips.]

Does the banner hang right? I couldn't tell when I was up there.

[akumanotrill]

I'll go get it! [and goes over to one of the kitchen drawers] Here! [hands it over]

Mnnn... it looks fine to me!

[purpledemoneyes.livejournal.com]

Thanks! [He ruffles Hijiri lightly, taking the lighter from him. It's apparent he's in a good mood.]

Do you think Sheik will be okay with us using the living room for this? I know the two of you've had a hard time since Duo was kidnapped.

[akumanotrill]

I don't think he'll mind. We all need some cheering up!

[purpledemoneyes.livejournal.com]

Yeah. I wish there was something more I could do. [Tsuzuki very nearly gave into the temptation to give Hijiri a hug. He's growing up so fast.]

Since Hisoka won't eat cake, at least Sheik will get something sweet today.

[akumanotrill]

I'm sure Sheik'll appreciate that!

Now to lure Hsoka here!

[Action]

[aphephobic.livejournal.com]

[Sometime after everything's been set up, Hisoka returns at his usual pace. He was expecting to slip inside and steal up to his bedroom without speaking to anyone like he usually does, with the added bonus of not having to explain why a ferret was doing concealed inside his jacket. He didn't expect to be walking into. Well. This.]

...What.

[Action]

[purpledemoneyes.livejournal.com]

[It takes a moment before Hisoka receives his answer, but when he does it's with a handful of confetti thrown over his head. Tsuzuki jumps out from his hiding spot.]

...Happy birthday, Hisoka!

[Action]

[aphephobic.livejournal.com]

[AUGHWHATTHEFUCK. He jumps and starts backward.]

This--you--WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU.

[Action]

[purpledemoneyes.livejournal.com]

[Yaaaaay! The surprise was a success! He comes forward to give Hisoka a hug while he chats happily.]

We fixed up a surprise-party for you! We even got a cake! I know you don't like cake, but it's tradition. We have dumplings in the kitchen for you!

[Action]

[aphephobic.livejournal.com]

[And he shoves that hug away because NOW IS NOT THE TIME.] What would possess you to do something like that?

[Action]

[purpledemoneyes.livejournal.com]

[He steps back, though he ruffles Hisoka's hair as he does so.] You said you hadn't really celebrated it, so I thought we could make a party for you. Come have a look!

[ombra_lira]

[...Tsuzuki what have you done to his house? Sheik's standing in the doorway looking at the decorations with vague distaste. Is this why Hisoka's been brooding more than usual?]

[purpledemoneyes.livejournal.com]

[Tsuzuki comes over, looking very proud of the handywork. Hisoka brooding over this? Now what could give Sheik that idea?]

[Now wear this colorful party hat I carried over to you.]

There, that looks really nice on you, Sheik.

[ombra_lira]

[...Perhaps because he'd earlier found Hisoka sulking by the lake.]

[The hat is promptly pulled back off again. No, no, no, he's not wearing ridiculous things, Tsuzuki.]

[purpledemoneyes.livejournal.com]

[That would explain it.]

[Tsuzuki watches Sheik tear the hat off, and is about to object. Then he remembers that with Duo gone, their little group is in pain. He places a hand on Sheik's shoulder tentatively, offering comfort.]

Sheik. Will you please stay downstairs with us? Link and I got enough cake for everyone.

[ombra_lira]

[Sheik looks almost as though he might decline. But, Tsuzuki looks pretty hopeful. He turns over the hat in his hands, then nods. Oh, all right, he'll stay for a little while at least. Although he's none too keen on the cake idea. Unless it's chocolate flavor. Then he might be interested.]

[purpledemoneyes.livejournal.com]

[Tsuzuki moves his hand around Sheik's shoulder instead, giving him a one-armed hug.] Thank you. Want to come and test some of the frosting with me?

[What kind of birthday would it be without chocolate? Just don't try the pink muffins if Sheik values his life.]

[Voice]

[ledbythewind]

It's someone's birthday today?

[Voice]

[purpledemoneyes.livejournal.com]

Yes. It's my partner's birthday. But it's cake enough for one more, if you want to come over.

[Voice]

[ledbythewind]

I appreciate the offer, I wouldn't want to intrude without your partner's permission. I don't believe the two of us have ever met, and I'm not sure how he'd feel about having a stranger at his party.

[Voice]

[purpledemoneyes.livejournal.com]

That's so considerate of you! But please, come have a little cake.

[Voice]

[ledbythewind]

All right, if you insist. House 49, correct?

[Voice]

[purpledemoneyes.livejournal.com]

Yes, that's the one!