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It depends.
Parties are a very traditional way of celebrating a birthday, yes. However, they're not everybody's preference.
Really it's about celebrating the day in a way that you enjoy the most. Perhaps by doing something you particularly enjoy, going somewhere you love or spending time with people you care about.
My experience is not the norm but I believe people usually have quite a lot of choice in the matter of how they celebrate it.
It depends.
Parties are a very traditional way of celebrating a birthday, yes. However, they're not everybody's preference.
Really it's about celebrating the day in a way that you enjoy the most. Perhaps by doing something you particularly enjoy, going somewhere you love or spending time with people you care about.
My experience is not the norm but I believe people usually have quite a lot of choice in the matter of how they celebrate it.
It was a little... unusual. I haven't exactly looked forward to my birthdays recently though and it was still fun all things considered.
Besides, my friends organised it for me and for that I am grateful.
Besides, my friends organised it for me and for that I am grateful.
Edited 2024-07-22 09:43 (UTC)
I tend to prefer things a little quieter I think.
I think I would want to do things that I haven't had a lot of time for previously. Perhaps I would go see a movie, buy some books, have a meal somewhere... Not somewhere expensive though, I'd want to try something different.
[ Because yes, fancy is normal for her... ]
I think I would want to do things that I haven't had a lot of time for previously. Perhaps I would go see a movie, buy some books, have a meal somewhere... Not somewhere expensive though, I'd want to try something different.
[ Because yes, fancy is normal for her... ]
Usually, yes. Sometimes the plot lines are rather silly but I suppose that is part of the fun.
Why not come see one with me then?
Why not come see one with me then?
It sounds as though you should just try watching a different genre, not everyone enjoys combat as the focus of the story.
[ Unlike Iori and Akihiko... ]
Of course.
[ Unlike Iori and Akihiko... ]
Of course.
[ it's become somewhat of an unusual routine - it's never really been planned exactly, never discussed beforehand but they find themselves running into each other in the library ever so often, wandering the shelves lined with books together before settling down in each respective armchairs near a bright window; they don't talk much - vash being still too conscious of the stern librarians who silently patrol the space - but for someone who is so loud and (probably) annoying with his overexaggerated personality, he can be quiet when he wants to.
he always asks her for recommendations on what to read, as though she is an authority on the subject of his rudimentary "education" as such; it doesn't seem like vash has formed much of a preference as of yet, seemingly interested in any number of topics but it's the corny romance novels that he seems to enjoy the most - who knows just what about them holds his attention like this. right now he's got his nose buried in one in the chair across from her, sunglasses propped up over his forehead and eyes glued to the pages. ]
he always asks her for recommendations on what to read, as though she is an authority on the subject of his rudimentary "education" as such; it doesn't seem like vash has formed much of a preference as of yet, seemingly interested in any number of topics but it's the corny romance novels that he seems to enjoy the most - who knows just what about them holds his attention like this. right now he's got his nose buried in one in the chair across from her, sunglasses propped up over his forehead and eyes glued to the pages. ]
Yes. There are just as many genres for movies as there are for books.
So we could definitely find something you enjoy more.
So we could definitely find something you enjoy more.
[ Mitsuru doesn't mind the fact that they don't talk much during these occasions, she's here to read after all, not to chat. Still, it's not an awkward silence that usually descends between them, instead it's pleasant, companionable. The redhead enjoys his presence and she's always happy to recommend books anyway. She could have easily just picked her own choices to borrow and gone home to read them otherwise.
Apparently this particular recommendation is going down very well - or at least Vash's demeanor seems to suggest as much. Every now and again Mitsuru glances at him over the top of her own book, taking note of the fact that he has actually removed his sunglasses. An anomaly. She can't recall ever seeing him without them on.
Generally speaking she tends to disapprove of interrupting people while they're reading but she can't resist asking in a slightly hushed voice, ]
You're enjoying that one I take it?
Apparently this particular recommendation is going down very well - or at least Vash's demeanor seems to suggest as much. Every now and again Mitsuru glances at him over the top of her own book, taking note of the fact that he has actually removed his sunglasses. An anomaly. She can't recall ever seeing him without them on.
Generally speaking she tends to disapprove of interrupting people while they're reading but she can't resist asking in a slightly hushed voice, ]
You're enjoying that one I take it?
[ and he appreciates that, really!! which is also why he is being extra quiet during their shared few hours in the library, in fear of saying anything wrong or annoying that could have an effect on mitsuru.
it is still strange, being able to be around others like this - not having to duck his head low when passing through busy streets for fear of anyone recognising him from the bounties plastered across crumbling mud walls, and certainly not needing to dodge hails of bullets or being chased out of town. seeing the same faces every day - how long has it been since he was able to do that? too long, which is why he treasures these little encounters where he can, and why he's so afraid of messing it up.
that doesn't keep him from answering her back, of course! especially when she asks a question like that. ]
Uh huh! [ his gaze flicking up over the top of the book, looking even more impossibly blue without the tinted lenses in the way, he gives mitsuru a wide, happy grin. ] The storyline keeps turning, I don't know what to expect!
[ so interesting enough for him to be so relaxed without the protective coverings ... even if it is only his eyes. it wouldn't be such a big deal for anyone else, so the fact might not even make itself very clear to others, were it not for the odd iridescence across the surface when he tilts his head, glancing at the book she is holding. ]
What about yours?
it is still strange, being able to be around others like this - not having to duck his head low when passing through busy streets for fear of anyone recognising him from the bounties plastered across crumbling mud walls, and certainly not needing to dodge hails of bullets or being chased out of town. seeing the same faces every day - how long has it been since he was able to do that? too long, which is why he treasures these little encounters where he can, and why he's so afraid of messing it up.
that doesn't keep him from answering her back, of course! especially when she asks a question like that. ]
Uh huh! [ his gaze flicking up over the top of the book, looking even more impossibly blue without the tinted lenses in the way, he gives mitsuru a wide, happy grin. ] The storyline keeps turning, I don't know what to expect!
[ so interesting enough for him to be so relaxed without the protective coverings ... even if it is only his eyes. it wouldn't be such a big deal for anyone else, so the fact might not even make itself very clear to others, were it not for the odd iridescence across the surface when he tilts his head, glancing at the book she is holding. ]
What about yours?
[ It isn’t the first time Mitsuru thinks she might have noticed something odd about Vash’s eyes. The first time had been at the beach and what she had assumed had just been a trick of the lights. This time they’re in a well lit building, indoors… and surely twice now is once too often for it to just be her own eyes playing tricks on her?
Then there’s just the fact that they just so happen to be impossibly blue. She doesn’t think she’s ever seen eyes like that before and it takes her a moment or two to realise that she might have been holding his gaze and staring just a little too long…
Thankfully, it’s easy enough for her to mask it. Instead, glancing down at her own book. ]
It’s entertaining enough. The main character’s actions are somewhat confusing… [ Irrational, lovey-dovey, etc… ]
I’m glad you’re enjoying yours though. I wasn’t sure you would like this sort of thing.
Then there’s just the fact that they just so happen to be impossibly blue. She doesn’t think she’s ever seen eyes like that before and it takes her a moment or two to realise that she might have been holding his gaze and staring just a little too long…
Thankfully, it’s easy enough for her to mask it. Instead, glancing down at her own book. ]
It’s entertaining enough. The main character’s actions are somewhat confusing… [ Irrational, lovey-dovey, etc… ]
I’m glad you’re enjoying yours though. I wasn’t sure you would like this sort of thing.
[ at least he didn't seem to have realised it; that in itself is a novelty enough, so accustomed he is to hiding - it doesn't matter if it's from the wanted posters, or the bounty hunters, or the hail of unlucky bullets, or even the half curious half hostile gaze of towners as he breezes through them. hiding what he is, the abnormalities that differentiate him from the rest of them, is almost a second nature.
but it's different here. there's nobody who knows his name, recognise him for what he is - nobody to blanch at the humanoid typhoon in their midst. the sunny library with the calm presence of mitsuru near him, this is the closest he has ever gotten to peaceful. maybe that's why his guard is relaxed. ]
Really? Why wouldn't I?
I've never read anything like these before. No wonder you like them too!
[ what little remnants of earth's information left have been practical manuals - gardening, farming, animal husbandry, some long complicated accounts of mechanical nature. if there were any novels left, they'd probably be in the vaults of the rich. ]
but it's different here. there's nobody who knows his name, recognise him for what he is - nobody to blanch at the humanoid typhoon in their midst. the sunny library with the calm presence of mitsuru near him, this is the closest he has ever gotten to peaceful. maybe that's why his guard is relaxed. ]
Really? Why wouldn't I?
I've never read anything like these before. No wonder you like them too!
[ what little remnants of earth's information left have been practical manuals - gardening, farming, animal husbandry, some long complicated accounts of mechanical nature. if there were any novels left, they'd probably be in the vaults of the rich. ]
[ It's nice to see Vash looking so calm, Mitsuru thinks. Of course it's perfectly feasible that he might somehow fall off his chair at a moment's notice or he could have crashed into one of the shelves on his way to sit down but so far, so good. It makes her happy to see him like this she realises, as though he's actually enjoying something for himself, genuinely, and looking relatively peaceful in her company. No frantic apologies, awkwardness or seeming like he's on edge and about to flee at a moment's notice for some reason... It's... good.
The redhead contemplates his question for a moment, fingers lightly drumming against the cover of her own book. ]
I suppose at first I thought you might like something with more action and adventure. [ You know, like most of the males in her life right now... ] Until you told me otherwise.
It serves me right for making assumptions.
These books are more focused on the actions and motivations of the people in them rather than a big action packed plot and that isn't always interesting to some.
The redhead contemplates his question for a moment, fingers lightly drumming against the cover of her own book. ]
I suppose at first I thought you might like something with more action and adventure. [ You know, like most of the males in her life right now... ] Until you told me otherwise.
It serves me right for making assumptions.
These books are more focused on the actions and motivations of the people in them rather than a big action packed plot and that isn't always interesting to some.
Hey co-owner I had an idea I want to run by you
Everyone I know is burying themselves in some major guilt trips after everything that just happened, so I was thinking we should do something to break the mood and maybe cheer people up
How about we host a free night at the casino? The chips don't have to mean anything, we can just let people play. And maybe I can finally kick off my fighting tournament
Everyone I know is burying themselves in some major guilt trips after everything that just happened, so I was thinking we should do something to break the mood and maybe cheer people up
How about we host a free night at the casino? The chips don't have to mean anything, we can just let people play. And maybe I can finally kick off my fighting tournament
[ What a coincidence, she’s pretty good at that herself. ]
Of course.
Is something wrong?
[ Because that’s the only reason why he could possibly want to text her now, right? ]
Of course.
Is something wrong?
[ Because that’s the only reason why he could possibly want to text her now, right? ]
Edited 2024-08-01 11:49 (UTC)
Yes, I like them.
…I take it you’re asking this for a specific reason and not just small talk?
…I take it you’re asking this for a specific reason and not just small talk?
Ahaha, of course!!! I'm so sorry!
[ damn, should have known small talk is a hit and miss for a lot of people! ]
Okay, so .... I found a kitten on the street. And I'm not sure if I've had enough practice at the farm with them, and it's so tiny, and
[ he's going to keep typing!!!! ]
[ damn, should have known small talk is a hit and miss for a lot of people! ]
Okay, so .... I found a kitten on the street. And I'm not sure if I've had enough practice at the farm with them, and it's so tiny, and
[ he's going to keep typing!!!! ]
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