The best party ever

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WHO: Everyone!
TONE: Partyrific
RATING: PG-13 for language
WHEN: February 14th, 8 PM and onward.
WHERE: Bro's office
WHAT: Bro has thrown a surprise party for Murdoc in his office and invited everyone.
STATUS: Ongoing! Feel free to use whichever format you want for tagging.

[Having a boyfriend whose birthday is on Valentine's day is beautiful. It's beautiful and Murdoc definitely doesn't understand why. But to Bro, it's beautiful. Because it means that when he throws Murdoc a surprise party, he can get away with using the most horrendous pink decorations that he possibly can. Of course, they're not all pink. Some are purple! The shade of purple that Murdoc likes the most. There are hearts hanging from the ceiling and there's a giant poster that says 'Happy Birthday Murman' hanging on the wall. In the corner there is a playpen set up for anyone who might have decided to bring their snakes. It was a spur of the moment decision and he isn't quite sure how it's going to work out, but hey. At least the snakes have somewhere to play.

But the most standout thing in the room has gotta be a cake. Bro went all out and made a lifesized cake for the occasion. It's chocolate, and it's as tall as a goddamn person. It... looks special, though. It's kind of lopsided, and the icing's thickness is sporadic. And it looks like he might've ran out of icing towards the bottom, because it's definitely not as delicious as the top.

Overall, it could have turned out worse. It does look like it could fall over at any moment, though.

And who even really knows how it tastes.

That isn't the point though! The point is everything is beautiful and it's time for the best party you ever did see.]

Comments

[wavesofjade]

Would I be far off the mark in assuming that this would not have been your chosen method of celebration?

[Have a light touch on your arm, Murdoc, and an amused smile directed up at you. She doesn't have a drink - nothing here is to her tastes after all - but she's fond enough of Murdoc to show her face for his birthday.]

[wwistful]

Not at all.
[He forces a wider smile and shrugs just a little, trying not to look too embarassed by everything. He keeps going between feeling gooey and flattered and happy to 'oh god what is this'.]

But I'm enjoyin' it all the same. I'm glad you came, it's nice to see you.

[wavesofjade]

I would not have missed it.

[Ah, how fiercely she has to resist the urge to gently ruffle his hair. How she became so fond of the often grouchy young professor is beyond her at times.]

I do have something for you, but I thought it best not to bring an easily stolen container of alcohol into an environment with students.

[wwistful]

I imagine it would be hard to miss anythin' Dirk put so much effort into. It's a wonder he kept it secret from me.

[His expression brightens a considerable amount at that.]

I shall look forward to takin' that off your hands at a later date.

[wavesofjade]

I was impressed, too. You truly had no idea?

[Not that she was going to be the one to let it slip, but some of the students could be less than subtle.]

But of course, any time that you have a free moment.

[wwistful]

I suspected he'd been makin' a cake. He had frosting all over himself at one point. Now that I know, it seems quite obvious.

[For someone so egotistical he hadn't expected anyone to give this much of a crap.]

I'll make time for that. Mind if I ask what it is?

[wavesofjade]

Not at all.

[Dear Murdoc why must you be so endearing in the most ridiculous of ways.]

It is a bottle of Quintin Black. I hope that's to your liking?

[wwistful]

He does work in mysterious ways. I tend not to wonder when he's covered in anythin', to be perfectly honest.

[He lets out a shy laugh.]

A fine choice. [He gives her a sly smile.] You know me so well.

[wavesofjade]

[She can't help the laugh at that. Murdoc, dear, you do have a way of phrasing things. Then she smiles, clasping his arm briefly.]

It was a lucky guess, but I thought that you might appreciate it.

[wwistful]

[He smiles back as she clasps his arm, wondering if this is a socially appropriate time for a hug. He has no idea..]

Maybe so, but I'd prefer to pretend you simply knew that there is no drink better suited to me than this one.

[wavesofjade]

[It is, but she'll let him work that out on his own. She gives his arm a brief squeeze then lets her hand drop.]

I believe the label description would fit you quite well.

['Exceptionally smooth'? Well, he could be when he wanted to be.]

[wwistful]

I had no idea you had such a high opinion of me.

[He gives her a small smirk, hesitating before briefly leaning in for the quickest of hugs. Which is basically just him pressing against her and patting her back before stepping back.]

[wavesofjade]

Then I must endeavour to be more obvious about it.

[Oh, Murdoc, you silly man, come here. That quick hug just gets a shake of her head and she wraps both arms around him, planting a kiss on his cheek.]

Happy birthday, dear.

[wwistful]

You needn't flatter me so much, it won't do my ego any good.

[He gives her a shy smile, leaning a little more into the hug and giving her a return kiss on her cheek.]

Thank you, sweetheart.