The best party ever

[plushaeusrumpified]

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.]

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[allisnotlost]

[Yeah!! And Eridan would also be, if he was really having one himself, hahaha sob. But, but but whatever, he can deal with it. The elbowing grabs his attention, turning his attention towards his father, then the present under his arms, an then back to dear old dad. He actually does seem a little bit surprised to see it, but he almost figures that it's for him. Almost.]

Oh! Hello father, happy birthday to you as well.

[However, his attention is still pretty much on that present that he sees. He almost almost doesn't want to ask about it, buuut... ]

Is... that for me?

[wwistful]

[For once, this isn't a problem caused entirely by Murdoc being a bad father. So, as bad as he feels for Eridan he doesn't feel like bringing attention to his sulking will make the poor thing feel better. It's been a hard year, he deserves a hair ruffle. Yup. There we go.

He smiles at him before handing him the wrapped present. What's under the wrapping is a very rare and comprehensive guide to the underground nautical military battles between Irish and Scottish wizards and Dark wizards from Russia. There's even a sampling of the Loch Ness monster's scales in it. The book is so thick he wonders if Eridan can even lift it.]

It might as well be, I suppose. I can't think of anyone who would enjoy it more.

[allisnotlost]

[Good, good. Eridan doesn't like it whenever his sulking and stuff is brought up. He doesn't like him pointing out his flaws and things, so it's really for the best. Aaand that hair ruffle is met with a quick fix of his hair, you know, a lazy run through it so it slicked back. He's lazy.

It isn't until he realizes that the book is in fact for him that he holds his hands out to try to take it, only to almost fall because oh god is this fucking book heavy as hell. Thankfully thankfully though, it's not heavy enough where he'll just topple all the way, he's still able to hold himself up.]

Holy crap this is heavy.

[But to say he isn't excited to have the present is an understatement. He tore open the packing as he tried to juggle the book, almost droppin it, but thankfully not actually doing that. Whoops.

And when he realizes what the hell he was just given, his face lights up. Holy shiiiit. All that he can really muster right now is a gasp and a small whisper. Eep.

This is making him really happy.]

No way.

[wwistful]

[It's not so much pointing out his flaws as it is fussing over him because he worries about him all the goddamn time. He's never quite sure how Eridan feels, particularly in regards to him, but he hopes the present will help.

He laughs lightly as Eridan takes the book and folds his arms over his chest.]

Might be time to start liftin' weights or you'll never get through it all.

[He remembers when Eridan was as big as that damn book, probably as heavy as it too. Chubby little shit.

He smiles a little wider at Eridan's reaction, trying not to reach out and ruffle his hair again. That will get annoying...]

Yes, way. Take care of it.

[allisnotlost]

[It's all in Eridan's head, really. He knows deep inside he shouldn't even be thinking that way, buuut... what is to stop him, really? Just like what's stopping him from actually telling and showing how he feels around his dad? What are emotions why would we share them.

But the present does help, it does a lot, even though Eridan's slightly struggling with it, he's stable enough to where it wont fall now that he's shifted it in his arms.]

No kiddin', especially if I want to read it somewhere other than my dorm.

[But yeah, god he can't stop smiling. Aaaa, he's just super super happy right now. Best birthday present ever.]

I'll take great care of it, father. Thank you so much.

[Now right about now he actually does want to give Murdoc a hug, but that would require him to either drop the book or try to awkwardly hug him while its in his arms and that... would probably end in the book smashing into his feet.

Oh boy.]

[wwistful]

It's probably better if you keep it in there anyway. Wouldn't want anyone tryin' to scoot off with it. If they can lift it, that is.

[He half chuckles and nods, waving Eridan off as he thanks him.] Don't mention it.

[He watches as he shifts awkwardly, taking the book with ease amd holding it up so he can slip an arm around Eridan and pat his back. Yup. This is awkward.]