Surprises

[la_belle_rogue]

[Locked to Archer's friends (you know who you are), including Kitchen staff co-workers except Victor Creed (because he's not invited >P ) and Esther (because she's a kid)]

So Archer's birthday is next week, on the 9th, and Ah wanna throw him a party. A surprise party.

Iris what would ya say ta havin' it in the spa? It'd be right up his alley. Y'could break out that disco set ya got for Christmas? [She makes it a request. Please? Pretty please? For Archer?]

Ta folks on the kitchen staff, if ya'll'd be willin' ta help out with food, Ah'd appreciate it. You're invited regardless, except for Creed, for obvious reasons, and Esther, because this is not a party for such a young girl.

Scott, honey, Ah'd love it if ya'd be the DJ.

Ah'm plannin' on bakin' the cake mahself. If any of ya wanna do presents that'd be real nice, but it's not required. Ah just wanna give him a real birthday. He hasn't had many, if any at all. Ah hope ya'll come.

By the way, there's gonna be alcohol because this is a party for Archer, you teenagers behave. Don't make me kick ya out for bein' less smart than ya really are.

[Private to Dean]

So Ah'm throwin' mah Inmate a birthday party the Sunday after next. Wanna chaperon with me?

Comments

[semifreakingnormal]

I can make a playlist or something, but I don't know how to actually like....be a DJ.

[la_belle_rogue]

It doesn't have ta be fancy, sugah, just get us some music that is as universally appealin' as possible. You'll be great.

[semifreakingnormal]

Um, sure, yeah. For dancing, or like...standing around and talking?

[la_belle_rogue]

How 'bout a little of both.

[semifreakingnormal]

Yyyeah, okay, I can do that.

[But seriously, prepare yourself for pop and dubstep. You asked for this, Rogue.]

[la_belle_rogue]

[It's not yodeling and those weird African horn things, so it's all good.]

Perfect! You're a gem!

[semifreakingnormal]

Hey, no big.

[youwillgotohell]

[She is not entirely sure why she's on this filter, since her opinion of 'friend' is vastly warped from anything normal. Still, it's....nice? And a little bewildering, but. Nice.]

I'll consider it. [Maybe.]

[la_belle_rogue]

Ah hope ya will. Ah'm sure he'd be real pleased ta see ya there, even if it's just for a short visit ta wish him a happy birthday.

[youwillgotohell]

[Stop cheating, Rogue.]

You do realize we aren't close.

[la_belle_rogue]

[Can't stop. Won't stop.]

But he likes ya.

[youwillgotohell]

[but why]

The fact remains.

[la_belle_rogue]

[Because it will be fun, and you also should smile more.]

The fact remains that he likes ya, and he'd be happy ta see ya on his birthday. Just come for some cake, say hi ta folks. It'll be a good time. Promise.

[youwillgotohell]

[She smiles! Sometimes!]

I'll stop by. [Briefly 8( super briefly 8(]

[la_belle_rogue]

[Not enough!

But you get a huge smile from Rogue because you have just made her day!]

Thanks, darlin'. It means a lot.

[routemistress]

Oh, that's a brilliant idea Rogue love, I'm so in.

...scented dry ice. I can make that, too.

[la_belle_rogue]

Ooh, Ah like that idea! Thanks, darlin'.

[mightthinkthat]

[Eh. Sure why not. There's bound to be drink there.] What food did you have in mind?

[la_belle_rogue]

[There will indeed.]

Just finger foods. Easy stuff.

[mightthinkthat]

It seems to be our specialty.

[with_my_teacup]

We could probably put something together. Full meal or just hand food-?

[ Not Here But Here - it's a Ben thing ]

[warisart]

[He will just listen so he's up to speed, and follow Riddick's lead on whatever is decided.]

sorry! didn't see the notif until after I hit send

[la_belle_rogue]

Hand food. Just somethin' folks can nibble on, and that isn't a pain ta put together and clear up.

[It's pretty easy going at Rogue's Party Planners R'Us.]

[ Private ]

[surfaceshine]

[Dean raises an eyebrow, but the corner of his mouth is already starting to tug upwards.]

God knows this place needs more parties, but I'm not sure you've been paying attention if you want the likes of me to chaperone.

[He grins, making it into the joke it is.]

[ Private ]

[la_belle_rogue]

Maybe Ah just want ya around ta keep me sane in between stoppin' Archer from breakin' things and gettin' inappropriate.

[ Private ]

[surfaceshine]

That's another thing I don't think I've ever been asked to do.

I'm usually the one driving people insane, breaking things, and being inappropriate.

[soliterraneous]

[ Aeryn doubts Esther would actually have a complaint, but she's holding her tongue on that part. ]

All right.

[la_belle_rogue]

[Rogue does not keep up on the Esther saga. :/ ]

Thanks, darlin'. Much obliged.

[soliterraneous]

[ Neither does Aeryn, she just has a long memory regarding the Mirror Barge. ]

You're welcome.

What sort of gifts are customary? I realize he would enjoy weaponry but I do not wish to part with any of my own.

[la_belle_rogue]

There's nothin' really customary when it comes ta presents. Just somethin' ya think he'd enjoy. Doesn't even have ta be big. Some times folks just give birthday cards.

[soliterraneous]

A card can certainly be done. [ Archer should have something else, though. ] Perhaps I'll see if he wishes to spar or learn Peacekeeper hand-to-hand.

[la_belle_rogue]

That would definitely be right up his alley.

[soliterraneous]

How will you get him into the spa?

[la_belle_rogue]

Honestly? Ah'll probably just ask him if he wants a spa day for his birthday. It's not like he'd say no.

[soliterraneous]

It's good of you to give him a party.

[la_belle_rogue]

He deserves a real one, for once, where people spend time with him cuz they want ta celebrate with him.

[soliterraneous]

[ Aeryn gives a wry smile; she can imagine why that would not be the case most of the time for Archer. ]

Let me know if you require any other assistance.

[la_belle_rogue]

[Archer is definitely an acquired taste.]

Thanks, Ah will. And thanks for bein' there for him.

[Double meaning is a go. Both are still genuinely grateful. You're good people Aeryn.]

[soliterraneous]

He is a good ally to have.

[coldlies]

[Archer totally isn't his friend! okay... maybe he kinda is the only mortal he likes right now. Oh well... maybe he could have some fun.... oh now there's an idea.]

How is it a surprise if he knows when his own birthday is?

[la_belle_rogue]

[You may not be from her world Loki, but she knows one that's a lot like you.

You get a brow raise, because she does not buy your ignorance at all.]

Ah'm pretty sure, even if yer universe doesn't do surprise parties, that you're plenty smart enough ta have figured out what Ah meant. [Because she clearly stated that it was the party that would be the surprise.] Come and have some normal fun. Get free cake outta it.

[coldlies]

"Normal" fun is extremely dull in my experience. [a beat] However... Archer is far from dull.

[So, yes, he's coming?]

[this_corrosion]

You had me at party.