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voidtreckernet2020-05-28 11:08 am
yep_stilldead) wrote in voidtreckernet2020-05-28 11:08 am
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Dear fellow passengers on the Voidtrecker Express:
I hope today sees you all in good spirits. I have been thinking a certain amount on the subject of birthdays - specifically, my own. The truth is, I don't remember exactly when my birthday was. It's been an awful long time since I celebrated one, so all that's left in my head is that it was somewhere in the spring. That may sound absurd, but if you think so, try spending twoo hundred years in the dark and see how much you remember afterwards.
In short, it is my opinion that at this point, I ought to be able to assign my birthday to whatever day I please. I've already missed out on hundreds of them, so in the interest of getting back on track, I'd like to make it as soon as possible. Incidentally, I do not wish to count those two hundred missed years towards my age, since I did nothing whatsoever during them and accordingly didn't age or mature at all. Furthermore, I don't think that being dead should mean I'm out of birthdays, in part because I'm still perfectly capable of celebrating them and in part because it would be terribly sad.
In conclusion, I would like to declare the 18th of Fiddlesticks to be my fifteenth birthday. Perhaps some sort of small party would be in order, but I'll refrain from demanding much, on account of my somewhat limited ability to help with the proceedings. To be perfectly honest, I would be perfectly happy even if all that happened was a few people dropping by to wish me a happy birthday.
I wish you all a good day.
Sincerely,
Ivy Wakefield
I hope today sees you all in good spirits. I have been thinking a certain amount on the subject of birthdays - specifically, my own. The truth is, I don't remember exactly when my birthday was. It's been an awful long time since I celebrated one, so all that's left in my head is that it was somewhere in the spring. That may sound absurd, but if you think so, try spending twoo hundred years in the dark and see how much you remember afterwards.
In short, it is my opinion that at this point, I ought to be able to assign my birthday to whatever day I please. I've already missed out on hundreds of them, so in the interest of getting back on track, I'd like to make it as soon as possible. Incidentally, I do not wish to count those two hundred missed years towards my age, since I did nothing whatsoever during them and accordingly didn't age or mature at all. Furthermore, I don't think that being dead should mean I'm out of birthdays, in part because I'm still perfectly capable of celebrating them and in part because it would be terribly sad.
In conclusion, I would like to declare the 18th of Fiddlesticks to be my fifteenth birthday. Perhaps some sort of small party would be in order, but I'll refrain from demanding much, on account of my somewhat limited ability to help with the proceedings. To be perfectly honest, I would be perfectly happy even if all that happened was a few people dropping by to wish me a happy birthday.
I wish you all a good day.
Sincerely,
Ivy Wakefield
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And if they do, you just let me know! I'm an expert at dealing with partypoopers. [ And by 'expert', he means he's probably just going to end up crying, let's be real. ]
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And.. well, I'm quite aware it can be bad form to actually ask people what they want for their birthday. It kind of ruins the surprise and all that. But I wouldn't want to get you something you wouldn't enjoy, so.. if you have any special wishes as to your birthday gift, just let me know.
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[ There's a moment of silence, and that moment is exactly when Inigo seems to realise what that could have sounded like.. ]
Ah, not-- Not that I want to remind you of all the things you can't do, don't get me wrong! That's not it at all! You're still having a great life.. a.. afterlife..? And you're a wonderful person, no matter whether you're a ghost or not, that's not it!
I just want to get you something you could actually still enjoy, you know?
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How about a book? I've been practicing staying solid enough to turn pages, and I've gotten quite good at it.
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[ .. unless the train screws him on this one. ]