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[mapsio]

Who: Haru and YOU.
Where: Botanical Garden
When: Day 151, mid-afternoon. (I know it's Dec 5th other places, so I forward dated this juuuust a little.)
Open/Closed: Open. Because Haru is inviting everyone to a tea party.



Hello everyone out there. As you may know, there is a garden area on the seventh floor of the apartment building we're all living in. I'm inviting anyone who hears this to come join me for tea. Think of it like a bonding activity? Getting to know someone better that you might have only run into a couple of times?

Or you could just come and help relieve me of all of the tea cakes and cookies I made this morning, it's up to you! Thank you for your time!

[Really, this is just Haru's excuse to celebrate to herself, just a little! It's Haru's birthday today and she feels much better doing something nice for the rest of the coven than just doing something nice for herself! Not that anyone outside her really knows that. Or so she thinks? When characters arrive to the garden they will see several smaller tables set up like this with several warm pots of tea around and plenty of cups! She meant for this to be something where the coven could help themselves.]

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[drizzle]

[Haru's invitation was more than enough to summon both Nike and Airis to the garden area on the top floors; two floors above in their case. Airis will eagerly run up to Haru after noticing her from the distance. A handful of "Auntie Haru" will be yelled as she reaches to hug her.]

Airis, be careful! Don't squeeze her too much.

[All said with a bright smile on her lips, allowing her lizard child to enthusiastically greet their relative. Raising her hand, offering a wave.]

So? Are we considering this our promised tea party or are we saving it to another world?

[mapsio]

[Haru will definitely have her own lizard child with her as well, Koi-chan being a good girl and making sure all of the tea is steeping correctly. Haru will kneel down and give Airis a tight hug before greeting Nike.]

We're saving our tea party for another time. This one is just, well... I wanted to do something nice for everyone?

[It's a quaint little celebration. There is so many sweets and teas to pair with the sweets!!]

[drizzle]

[Airis will happily enjoy the tight embrace after learning the value of affection. It won't be long until she notices Koi and deciding to head on over in her direction to watch the other girl's hard work. Maybe she can help?

Nike, on the other hand, was enjoying the scene a little too much, realizing the importance of having a quaint garden for tea. It was hard not to smile at Haru's admission.]

You're really sweet! I'm sure everyone else will appreciate this! [Or else, there will be punches and lectures to be met.] No need to be shy about it, okay? Look at this as good experience for your future as a cafe owner and hostess!

[mapsio]

[It looks like Koi will be teaching Airis how to steep tea! It will be a fun and cute lesson between lizard babies.]

I hope so. I know the stress of moving worlds is high. So if we have a little time to cool down before something happens... well, I would prefer to take that chance.

[rebells]

[Jay strolls up to the garden, hands in pockets, and takes in the little tables with their cakes and tea. He smiles at Haru.]

This must have taken a lot of work. Thank you.

[mapsio]

I thought everyone could use something nice. To lessen the stress of our situation.

[She smiles back.]

PLease enjoy yourself, Jay-kun.

[rebells]

I will, thank you.

[He pours himself a cup of tea.]

It is rather unsettling being constantly brought to new places, isn't it? How are you settling into Shehui?

[mapsio]

Shehui reminds me of the city at home. So I'm used to city life pretty easily. As to the purpose of us being here?

[She falls a little silent.]

Well, we just have to wonder, don't we? This world is rather strict about magic.

[stripartist]

[When Yusuke shows up, he has a piece of paper that he promptly hands to Haru.]

You didn't tell anyone it was your birthday until the day of, back home, but this time I had time to make you something, Haru.

[It's just a birthday card with Milady wishing Haru a happy birthday, but.]

[mapsio]

Yusuke-kun...

[She will holds this card incredibly dear to her. It will travel worlds with them probably. Gifts like this from friends are always the most special.]

I didn't really think about it at home, and I didn't really think much about it here either. Thank you, though, this means a lot.

[stripartist]

I couldn't let your birthday go by without some sort of gift.

[He smiles a little.]

Did I get Milady right? I rarely see her from the front, so my memory of that angle isn't the best.

[secrowtary]

[ Thanks to His Methods, Hibiki is fully prepared for The Big Day. Fully aware of the fact that this invitation isn't a mere coincidence, he smiles after receiving the message. Throwing a party for everyone is definitely something that Haru would do...and he's quite curious how much work she put into preparing everything.

When he arrives sometime later, Hibiki will look for Haru, limiting himself to greeting the other guests. First things first, it's Haru's day, after all. ]

Hello, Haru-san. [ Offering a smile, he steps in closer. ] Does anybody else know what are we celebrating today?

[ No need to be so extra, god. ]

[mapsio]

[Well, that is pretty extra, Hibiki. But she just laughs.]

It looks like you used your methods after all, correct? But no. I didn't really say why. This really isn't completely for me in the first place. I figured that everyone could use a break from the stress of the new world.

[But, coincidentally it IS also her birthday. She's another year older, 18 to be in fact!]

[secrowtary]

[ Coincidence??? I think not. Smiling smugly, Hibiki looks away, checking whether anyone is paying attention to them. ]

You should've seen it coming, Haru-san.

[ She really thought of everything. He couldn't call himself a considerate person, but he certainly can appreciate someone else's effort. ]

I'll bring something to your room later, if that's alright with you.

[ Not using the word gift on purpose as Hibiki can't really imagine Haru wanting him to spill the beans right here and right now. ]

[sopherias]

[ Sophie is happy to accept Haru's invitation, plus she'd like to spend more time in the garden, as well as be with a friend. She approaches the table, tilting her head slightly. ]

Wow, Haru... you made all of this?

[mapsio]

This morning I did. I wanted to do something fun for everyone.

[She's gestures to the table.] It's nice to see you, Sophie-chan.

[sopherias]

It's nice to see you too.

[ She takes a seat at the table and already, she's reaching for cookies and cakes to plop onto her plate. She's hungry... ]

Thank you for doing this!

FOREVER LATE

[actus]

[ guess who totally knows what day it is. and guess who spent all day trying to figure out what the best present should be for ike of his best friends. flowers and chocolates seemed so esssy, and tea also seemed like a cop out. haru deserved far more than that, especially after the most recent events.

but akira ends up going with a neatly arranged bouquet, complete with ribbon woven in it. he also thought to buy her a pastry that has little candied flowers on it. ]

Hi. You busy?

shhh its okay

[mapsio]

Not right now, no. I think I have everything under control here.

[She puts down a teapot, giving Akira a smile.] Did you need something?

[She's playing off the Birthday Thing well.]

[soulcomet]

[did someone say tea party? (did someone not say it was for a birthday?)]

[in any case, Madoka is here, and she has brought a small gift for the hostess — though, it's just a simple tea party gift, and not a birthday gift, a tiny little box wrapped up in a bow.]

[mapsio]

[It's a good thing Haru can assume that. Because she totally didn't say anything about her birthday. Akira and Yusuke better not have spilled the beans on her!!]

Madoka-chan, good afternoon!

[soulcomet]

Hello, Haru-san! This is really nice, thank you for putting it all together.

[Madoka offers up the tiny box! specifically, it's a music box. it plays this.]

aaah super late but i hope this is okay!

[yancat]

[ Is Haru truly so kind that she would make cakes and cookies for no reason and invite the entire coven to eat with her? No, no one is that nice.

Which is why Jumin immediately replies: ]

You're celebrating something.

[ And he doesn't like being kept in the dark. Whatever this is, he wants to be prepared. ]

What is it?

c: you're fine!

[mapsio]

[Haru IS truly that kind, but, Jumin happens to be right that there is underlying reason besides just getting the coven together. But the reason might be a little embarrassing for her.]

A lady can't tell all of her secrets, Jumin-san.

[So what does she do? She might make him guess, she might make him come all the way there to find out!]

;u; yay

[yancat]

[ DAMMIT HARU YOU CAN'T MAKE HIM COME TO A PARTY EMPTY-HANDED ]

You're not celebrating with a particular somebody, so it's not an anniversary. You can't be graduating since school's only begun...