[ VIDEO ] Backdated to 28th of Imagination - All Cars

[fun_thementalist]

[ The video flickers on, and it's Gen, smiling deviously, but looking over his shoulder now and again. ]

[ Making certain that someone is still distracted. ]

Good afternoon, fellow VoidTrain passengers! Isn't it a lovely day?

I don't have long, Senku-chan should be pretty distracted - but all of you who know him, he could have a sudden idea and want to share it at any moment.

This is for everyone who does know Senku!

The fourth of next month, best I can guess, is a special day.

[ He holds up a finger and says; ]

You see, my dears, Senku-chan has this habit of keeping a running count of each day in his head. Probably because our time, also, had no clocks! No strange train time going on there, just hadn't been re-invented yet, if you've heard the story from Senku you know why. I digress.

Doing the math, that should make the 4th of next month Senku's birthday!

And I would like to throw a party. I'm going to order a cake - I've gotten a few presents at that faire ...

Who's in? With presents! Decorations! Food!

... There's at least cake in it for you, if you'd like to join? But I believe Senku-chan has helped a lot of us here, and after such a time after being kidnapped ... well, he deserves to have a little party, wouldn't you say?

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[mtsilver_conquor]

I'm in. Let me know if you need any help setting up or playing distraction for him.

[Given she does have an inbuilt Senku-locator-ish thing in the bond.]

[fun_thementalist]

I was hoping you would be keen on the idea, my friend.

[ He gave her a warm smile, but there's a bit of cunning in there, too. ]

A distraction could be useful. Perhaps giving him a little hands-on instruction concerning Orion? You are the best Pokemon trainer we know.

[mtsilver_conquor]

Parties are easily the best part of life on a train- [Wait, what- ahhh. And she's ducking her head and waving hands in front of her face because while she knows what he means, a lifetime of denial and downplaying her skills as one of The Best In the World is hard to kick.]

Ah, thanks, though I'm really not that good. [Said like she's not the one with a level 80 clefairy.] But, yeah. I can easily set up a practical; maybe a first battle or something against Lele? Unless I get a lv 5 mon myself...

[Something to think about, and it's likely be useful anyway.]

Open to Threadjacking by other bakers or foodies

[laurefindil]

Who are you ordering the cake from? Because I am willing to help make one, if you like. If not, what sort of food can I assist in making for this party?

There are a few of us who like an excuse to bake. [He grins as this is going out over the ICP to everyone, after all.]

[fun_thementalist]

Oh! I was going to buy something from the train - something with very thematic decorations, my friend, and I'm not certain we've got a pastry artist who's been kidnapped with us.

But more refreshments would be indeed welcome ... I don't suppose you'd mind making some cookies to go alongside that cake? Or maybe even a savory entree?

I'd certainly owe you a favor for pitching in.

[laurefindil]

If Mami doesn't beat me to the cookies, I would be happy to; she is VERY good at them. Otherwise I am also happy to help with some savouries. Does he have a favourite food I should be aware of? Naturally there will be vegan and vegetarian options.

Please, consider it my gift.

[pleple]

Even I don't understand his brain. But... I wouldn't mind participating in this. I've been getting along with him quite well.

[fun_thementalist]

He's a genius! So I think there's always going to be things going on that's way above my head.

[ Gen beamed at her. ]

The more the merrier! I'm hoping a lot of people will want to come and celebrate! One can never have too many parties.

[pleple]

...I wonder if I should think about my birthday too some time. But for now do I just need to show up?

[blitzcheer]

You sure you wanna keep this 'little'? [ Aha- ] What's a guy like him want? Other than a hundred and fifty things to do at once?

[fun_thementalist]

Well, it depends how many of Senku-chan's friends show up! [ Bright smile. ] If you can help spread the word, because I can't keep this broadcast going forever. I'm hoping to surprise him.

[ He tapped his chin ]

Projects are what Senku will say he wants, and he's pretty right. But! He could also use more ways to relax, enjoy himself, chill out. Also, with all the hard work he does - he could also just know that people appreciates him.

So really, the best gift for him is friendship. Which I'm sure you have for him.

[blitzcheer]

Course I do! And if relaxing's what the guy needs...

[ Well, Senku probably doesn't agree, but if Gen's bringing it up, Tidus can consider it, can't he? His pause short, but thoughtful. ]

Hmm, I have a few ideas. [ Actually, and said a note lower- ] Hey, you guys are from an Earth, right?

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[sos_pilot]

Oh, I am 110% all in!

[ Not a typo, she's that enthusiastic. ]

Me and Senku-Shine are real close buds, so of course I'd be glad to do anything to help out!

[fun_thementalist]

I am very glad to hear that you are, my dear. Your party-planning skills appear to be off the charts, if the halloween bash was anything to go by.

[sos_pilot]

Flattered as I am, that was a team effort - just like this will be!

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[firewalled]

Oh nice! Sure, I'm in. What hasn't been covered yet? I'd like to help with food, but I can do whatever's needed.

Anything for Senku's boyfriend~

[He's teasing a little, but it's probably him being jealous they're not stuck single like he is.]

[fun_thementalist]

Food is pretty great, because it means that more people will show up, of course!

What sorts of things are you good at making?

[ He wondered, then, how much Senku had told Rich about him already. Though he wasn't exactly unsubtle with his broadcast, and it certainly wasn't a secret that they were together. ]

[Video] /seriously considers backdating investigating about SCAs at the Faire so she can 'gift' that

[unfavorableinstigation]

[Nita looks just a bit amused as she responds - and given the mood she'd been in the past few days, it's a definite shift for the good.]

Count me in to help, too. Not sure you need any more offers on the cooking front, but if you want help organizing 'party favors' that he'd like taking apart or something, I can try to come up with something on that front.

he'll get another at the next train stop anyway, no worries!

[fun_thementalist]

Oh, puzzles for Senku-chan ... hmm ...

I think he might enjoy that, so ... I wonder ...

[ A flash of light went off in his head. ]

My dear. Did the world you had been abducted from - did they have things people would call 'escape rooms'?

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[blue_ice]

I'll put in an appearance.

As an on-call mechanic so he doesn't have to work on his birthday, in the event anything breaks.

[fun_thementalist]

That is definitely appreciated, my friend.

Though, I think you could also take a moment to enjoy a slice of cake and say hello, too. All work and no play for anyone is hard on both the heart and mind, you know?

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[adregem]

Wow. How old is he turning?

[ Roland pops up on the screen, looking only slightly amused. Of course Senku would know when his birthday was, specifically, even on a place like this. He'd make a joke about being another thousand years old but...well. ]

If there's anything I can do to help you prepare, then count me in. Hm. I think I know exactly what to give him too.

[fun_thementalist]

Which answer are you looking for, my friend?

[ So very amused. ]

Hmmm ... at this point, I think just having an extra hand to set everything up would be a huge help. We've got some people volunteering to make food, and I'm ordering a cake. Someone's helping make an escape room, but at this point, it seems like decorating everything will be entirely on my shoulders if I don't have a hand.

[namethattune]

I would love to attend.

Do let me know if you need any assistance setting up or decorating - I am rather adept at reaching high places.

[He's not above poking fun at himself.]

[fun_thementalist]

[ Gen rewarded him with a small giggle. ]

And I'm a little on the short side, I know.

Help decorating would be delightful, my friend. I'm going to make a whole bunch of origami stars, I think it'd be fun it we can hang them from the ceiling, don't you?