EVENT: Birthday Party

[1000_npcs]

The tavern is curiously more crowded than usual tonight. Perhaps it's the recent influx of travelers who have decided to stay at Budehuc, or the fact that it's a certain squire's birthday, but the barkeep hasn't seen such a big crowd since the days of Nadir's plays. Drowned out by the drunken men's laughter and absurd stories, a small band of musicians can also be heard playing near the stage.

Comments

[esteems]

I suppose that's true. I myself didn't feel much older until graduation, and I realized I was sixteen. Those days seem so long ago now...

It won't be long until you're a knight, too.

[cooking_squire]

Just another year…

This past one has gone by so fast, I wonder if this year will be as intense.

[esteems]

I doubt it will be as intense as an entire continent almost getting destroyed. However, I can't promise you that we won't be fighting any wars. Relations with Tinto haven't exactly been easy... [ Whoa, this isn't a party topic. ]

I can only hope you're right.

[cooking_squire]

[wow, too serious a topic for a birthday indeed! Quick subject change]

Let's have some cake! I think it's chocolate.

[esteems]

That sounds like a good idea. I don't think I've had cake in some time.

[cooking_squire]

We should remedy that! [cuts her a piece of cake and hands it her then cuts himself a slice]

Perhaps for your next birthday we should get you a cake. What flavor would you like?

[esteems]

Me? Well... I suppose I have a taste for strawberry, but it is really not necessary. Once you're in your 20's, you sort of stop counting your birthdays. [ Especially if you're an immortal now, but no need to bring that up. ]

[cooking_squire]

Maybe instead of your birthday, at the next briefing.

[esteems]

[ Laughs to herself. ] I don't know if that would be appropriate, Louis. The knights of Zexen are expected to be a little more professional during such meetings. Although, the thought is nice.

[cooking_squire]

I suppose you're right. [Plans on getting a strawberry cake at another time.]

Perhaps cookies instead? [Teasing grin]

[esteems]

Strictly water or tea. [ Food can wait, but hydration is key. ] If the knights can't even sit in an important meeting without snacking on something, then we are no good to Zexen.

[cooking_squire]

Of course, Lady Chris.