Second Strike | Birthday Wishes

[halfdog]

Type: Video
Sender ID: halfdog (Inuyasha) ft. bloodthirstydawn (Moroha)
To: Everyone
Subject: Birthday
Warnings: N/A


[ The video opens to... the ceiling? With a fair bit of commotion in the background. Voices can be heard near the vicinity of the shellphone, suggesting its user is nearby, before an irritated sigh booms from the side. ]

—Why's it such a big deal, anyway!? It doesn't matter!

[ The jostled device shifts as a hand seems to reach for the camera, only for it to be snatched away just as small fists attempt to clamp themself around it.

Another sigh, but this time from a much younger voice.

"Aw, don't be like that, dad! It's your birthday! Just lettem know!"

There's a loud "tsk!" that follows, and long white hair flashes across the screen before the scene moves again. Almost as if... he had climbed on something? Higher? The world below looks a little smaller, but with that clarity comes the beaming face of Moroha. Her half scowling, half smiling face indicting her motives quite clearly.

"It's a big deal! Tell'em or I'll do it for you...!" ]

H- hey! Back up! Don't touch that—

[ .... Annnnd a "thunk!" followed by the shellphone toppling to the ground as Moroha sweeps in and scoops it up.

"Haaaappy birthday! Make sure to say it to'em, too—" ]

Morohaaaaaa!!

[ Before more rustling and the feed cuts off— ]

Comments

video; un: pinksidekicking

[pinksidekicking]

[ Hahah! Someone's dad got called out for it being their birthday. ]

Here I am without a birthday gift. How about you both come by the Seventh Heaven ship and I'll treat you to dinner and dessert?

I won't even make you wear the birthday hat.

[halfdog]

[ ACK nimona just keeps popping up around him, doesn't she!? But it wasn't like she was a bad person... especially with the co-conspiring antics...

so only the top of his head will appear in the screen— ears twitching with curiosity ]

I'll take you up the offer eat... but not because of that! Just because I wanna good meal!

[pinksidekicking]

[ They gotta stick together, being different and all. ]

Come on! You gotta use your birthday as a chance to get all kinds of free things. People give gifts on birthdays, or hold celebrations where there's plenty of food.

[bloodthirstydawn]

[Food? Dessert? Oh Nimona has her full attention. She grins big!]

That would be awesome! He loves Ramen so if you have anything like that or just tasty meats that would be perfect!

[Please spoil her dad....but feed her too!]

[pinksidekicking]

[ FOOD! DESSERT! This is her birthday gift, because he seems like the kind of guy who'd appreciate free food over other stuff. ]

I could make ramen. Then add a bunch of tasty meat on top. How much are you two gonna want?

[ Because it's not a birthday meal if family doesn't celebrate it together, right? ]

video; un: brokenlight

[brokenlight]

[He holds back a laugh. The poor guy doesn't seem happy about it at all but--]

Happy birthday to you!

[halfdog]

[ That laugh will earn a quick scowl from Inuyasha.... but is he blushing!? You'll never know! (yes you will he's camera is on) ]

P-pipe down! You don't gotta be so loud about it!

[brokenlight]

What's wrong about saying happy birthday to you?

[Also, why so embarrassed?]

voice;

[oathkeeper]

Whoa! Birthday's are super, super important! Happy birthday to you! I hope that your day is full of everything you'd ever wish for!

[Birthday!!!! Yeah!!!!!!!]

video;

[halfdog]

[ What the hell this voice sounded TOO excited!! Annoying!!

He purses his lip, eye twitching. ]

It's just any 'ol day! Everyone's got a birthday, so what makes it so special?

[oathkeeper]

[He's full of annoying exclamation points! !!!!]

It's special because it's a day that you can make all about you! Isn't that good?

video

[bloodthirstydawn]

Heheheh! Thanks! Getting through to him is nearly impossible so I gotta get all the happy birthdays we can get for him! He's hella stubborn for real!

[Moroha is loving that others are backing her up on this. She can't stop beaming]

Text, UN: 🖕nunya🖕

[telepathicignorance]

You still having trouble getting food? There's a pretty awesome bakery I could grab you a cake from.

(Are they doing this because it's funny, because they feel bad for him, or because they've decided they like him?

They don't know, and they're already kicking themself for this. Why do they keep caring? Even if the Directive is gone, they're still Puppetmaster. Still a Re-Gene. Still them. They'll just get hurt in the end.)

video still because dumbass

[halfdog]

[ Oh! He recognizes that name from before!

.... And they're offering him food? His ears twitch expectantly, and there's almost a brightness in his eyes. It's almost as if he's... excited!? ]

Hang on, you'd do that for me!?

» video | un: tilfrosset

[tilfrosset]

[The father here doesn't seem too happy about his girl making a big deal about his birthday, but the rules say that when kids get involved, you have to join in. What rules? The Rules.]

Happy birthday. May your day be filled with joy and perhaps a cake.

[halfdog]

[ No, Jill is absolutely right. It is The Rules.

His face flushes at that, whipping his head to turn away from the screen. ]

Th- thank you, I guess. There better be a cake involved after all of this!

[Action/ In person whatever]

[bloodthirstydawn]

See was that so bad? Geez, you make a big fuss over nothin'. Birthdays are important so we should celebrate yours!

[She elbows his side a bit, grinning from ear to ear still. She really hopes all of this place wishes her dad a good birthday. THEY BETTER. If she sees anyone being a jerk to him today shes going to bite.]

'sides I wouldn't be here if you weren't born so if you dont wanna celebrate it for yourself, do it for me!

[She winks before flashing another big grin]

[halfdog]

[ The elbowing to his side causes Inuyasha to tense and his body to stiffen. Sure, he couldn't care less about his birthday, but then to turn it around and make a decent point!?

Damn. She was good. Way too good.

Yet despite the advantage she currently has over the situation, this pup wasn't going to go down without a fight! And so he huffs, retaliating by scooping his arm around her neck and drawing her in closer.

Cue the hair ruffles, you little dork!! ]

Fine! But I ain't doin' it for myself! If you wanna celebrate it so badly, then be my guest!

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[velocityraptor]

[ Lot of open sky right now but in a moment Hawks comes into frame. ]

Happy birthday!

[halfdog]

Oh, c'mon! Not you, too!

Video| un: inherlight

[inherlight]

You have a daughter?

[The tone of her voice came out a little more shocked than she intended. He appeared so young in comparison to her, is all. Was... was she the young one? Quickly back peddling, she cleared her throat.]

Sorry, I.... I believe congratulations are in order.

[halfdog]

Well ya don't have to sound so surprised about it!

[ Like he has any room to talk... he's still trying to wrap his mind around the fact that he does have a daughter. Past/future thing it's complicated alright!! ]

Think someone like me can't have a kid or somethin', huh!?

video; id: flamekthunder

[flamekthunder]

[...Dad...

...?

..............?]

Moroha's your daughter...?

[Yeah that's what he says first.]

[halfdog]

Oh. Look who decided to show his mangey face again!

[ HE'S STILL MAD ABOUT YOU HANGING UP ON HIM ]

Yeah? So what? You got a problem with that?

[bloodthirstydawn]

[Wait! She knows that face--those ears! Moroha instantly perks up too!]

Eustace!!! Hey! Long time no see!!

[Kinda sorta? Maybe? She waves wildly! At least shes happy to see him!]

You gotta say happy birthday to him too, alright?

[play nice!]