Vincent Hawk
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Post by Vincent Hawk on Jan 17, 2010 22:33:50 GMT -5
Vincent sat by himself in the mess hall, a mug of tea growing cold on the table in front of him. For the umpteenth time he wondered what he was even doing up this early. Today was supposed to be a special day, for him at least, but right now he was in no mood for celebrations.
He hadn't bothered to put on his V costume this year, as he had on his birthday in previous years to celebrate Guy Fawkes Day, since the two coincided. It felt strange, disrespectful, even selfish to dress up and be happy so soon after a funeral. Oh, he'd accept gifts, if they were forthcoming, but he wouldn't make a big deal about the occasion. A thirty-eighth birthday wasn't all that special, anyway.
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Rhythan
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Post by Rhythan on Jan 18, 2010 0:06:10 GMT -5
Rhythan peeked his head out of the kitchens, spotted Vincent, and grinned. He glanced over his shoulder, to take a quick survey of his domain: streamers, balloons, bows and traditional birthday foodstuff galore decorated the kitchens, all in white and red and gold.
Back to Vincent. Rhythan cupped one hand around his mouth and called in a loud stage whisper, "Vincent! Heyo! Vincent! Come to the kitchen! Put your drink down and come to the kitchen. No, don't ask questions. Stand up! Stand up. Stand up. UP. GET ON YOUR FEET, MAN. Good boy. Now skeddaddle on over here, or I'll sic Diana on you. Skedaddle faster, V."
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Vincent Hawk
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Post by Vincent Hawk on Jan 18, 2010 0:16:38 GMT -5
Vincent looked up as Rhythan's voice called out to him, seeing the cook poking his head out of the kitchens. He lifted his eyebrows curiously as he did as he was bidden, leaving his tea on the table and "skedaddling" at a moderate pace toward the kitchen door, smiling a little at the nickname. It would have been funnier if he were in costume.
"Why the dramatic whispering, O King of the Kitchens?"
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Rhythan
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Post by Rhythan on Jan 18, 2010 18:40:52 GMT -5
Rhythan grinned broadly. He straightened and flung the kitchen door open in a flourish, projecting, "Happy Birthd--!"
The door swung wide, banged against the wall, and knocked back into Rhythan on the rebound, cutting him off.
There was a moment or two of silence, then Rhythan's head and shoulders appeared through the door.
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Vincent Hawk
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Post by Vincent Hawk on Jan 18, 2010 19:02:08 GMT -5
Vincent jumped a little and looked over his shoulder as the door slammed into the wall and swung back, closing on Rhythan. He smiled as the cook's head and shoulders reappeared through the door, then turned back and looked around at the splendidly-decorated kitchens, his smile slowly turning to a grin. Well, so much for me not making a big deal out of the occasion...
"You did all of this for me?" he asked, admiring the decorations and inhaling the mingled scents of party food, including a simply massive cake with thirty-eight candles and Happy Birthday Vincent written in icing. "Thank you very much. Maybe I should send out invitations... the more the merrier. It's not much of a party with just two of us, is it?"
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Rhythan
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Post by Rhythan on Feb 15, 2010 0:04:04 GMT -5
Rhythan crossed his arms over his chest and beamed at Vincent.
"Well, I suppose it wouldn't, old friend. But you see, therein lies the real beauty of the situation." Rhythan grabbed a cupcake from the table and sampled a bit of the icing. "It's not just the two of us. The castle is your party room. And there are many patron in said castle. Therefore, everyone inside is at the party. All it takes is a little vocalization. A call to arms, if you will."
The cupcake was gone in a single bite. Licking the icing from his fingertips, Rhythan added, "Or rather, a call to pastry."
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Vincent Hawk
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Post by Vincent Hawk on Feb 15, 2010 0:30:02 GMT -5
Vincent laughed as Rhythan downed the cupcake in one bite, browsing the counters himself for something to nibble on. "Very good point. Now, how to call my fellow partygoers here to share in the festivities..."
He poked his head out into the mess hall, looking around. Not a lot of people were here at this hour, unsurprisingly. He grinned and whistled to the few that were there, calling them into the kitchen.
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Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros
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Post by Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros on Apr 7, 2010 19:44:50 GMT -5
Ellie, sitting at a far table with Bolin and one of the TAs, heard the whistle and glanced up. Seeing Vincent, she stood and jogged over.
"Happy birthday, Vincent," she said, beaming. "I have something for you." She produced from her bag small parcel, wrapped in white paper. It was obviously a book-- and a thick one at that-- but it wasn't proportioned quite right to be a novel.
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Vincent Hawk
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Post by Vincent Hawk on Apr 7, 2010 20:07:35 GMT -5
Vincent waved at Ellie and Bolin, then grinned in gratitude as Ellie came up to him and handed him a small white parcel. "Aww. Thank you, Ellie. There's birthday cake in the kitchen if any of you are interested," he said, raising his voice so the others could hear him.
He turned his attention back to the package. It felt like a book, but not quite like a novel. Curious, he opened it, careful not to rip the paper too much, and laughed at what he saw. It was an anthology of some kind... He flipped through it, his grin widening. Sheet music from a variety of famous musicals from Broadway and elsewhere. Wicked, Phantom of the Opera, Sweeney Todd... he smiled upon finding Lord of the Rings in the selection as well.
"This is amazing, Ellie. Where did you find this?" he asked, lifting his eyes to her face.
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Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros
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Post by Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros on Apr 8, 2010 20:26:33 GMT -5
Ellie laughed lightly. "Isn't it amazing what you can find on the internet these days?" Especially given how much time she spent looking for it. But that was besides the point. "You'll be putting it to good use?"
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Vincent Hawk
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Post by Vincent Hawk on Apr 8, 2010 20:31:42 GMT -5
"But of course! You know me!" Vincent laughed. Tucking the book under his arm, he took Ellie by the hand and beckoned her toward the kitchen. "Rhythan decided to throw me a birthday party, and everyone in school is invited. Shame so few people are up this early. Oh well. First come, first served!" He winked.
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Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros
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Post by Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros on Apr 8, 2010 20:42:09 GMT -5
Ellie allowed herself to be led into the kitchen, her mouth opening in a little "oh!" at the elaborately decorated room.
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Rhythan
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Post by Rhythan on Apr 8, 2010 20:46:38 GMT -5
Rhythan was upon the delicate woman in moments, swooping up to her with a bellow of, "ELLIE! My dear how WONDERFUL of you to join Vincent and I in this glorious celebration of his birth! Here, have some cake!" He swung the woman up into his arms and carried her over to the food, bouncing and dancing all the while.
"Oh, Vincent," he said, as Ellie veered dangerously to one side. Rhythan righted himself and the doctor fell back into place. "I wonder, would it be possible for us to use the intercom to announce the celebration?" he thought for a moment of hacking the system, but technology was not kind to him, and he didn't want Vero's wrath falling down upon his shoulders.
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Vincent Hawk
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Post by Vincent Hawk on Apr 8, 2010 20:50:42 GMT -5
Vincent stifled laughter at the sight of Rhythan dancing around the kitchens with Ellie in his arms, and lowered his hand from his mouth to speak. "Hmm... possibly. And if Veronique objects, we'll placate her with cake and coffee," he smirked.
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Rhythan
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Post by Rhythan on Apr 8, 2010 20:57:43 GMT -5
"Whee!" Rhythan set Ellie on her own two feet, patting the top of her head like he would a child, before prancing off. Supposedly to find a link to the intercom. It was a few minutes before they heard the specter's operatic, singsong announcement:
"Come oooooone~, come aaaalllllllllllllll~! In the kitchens you will find a tribute to this friend of mine. Our choirmaster, opera ghost, and birthday boy diviiiiiiiine~!"
There was then an abrupt schnik and Rhythan came barreling back through the walls, skidding to a halt just short of knocking over his two companions.
"That should do it," he said, primping his hair and apron.
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Vincent Hawk
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Post by Vincent Hawk on Apr 8, 2010 21:00:31 GMT -5
Vincent choked with laughter, clutching the edge of the counter to keep from bending double. "That ought to do it. 'Birthday boy'... oh, Rhythan." He looked up at the cook, a huge grin on his face. "This place wouldn't be half as fun without you, you know."
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Rhythan
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Post by Rhythan on Apr 8, 2010 21:02:50 GMT -5
"Keee~!" Rhythan beamed and rubbed his hands together. "I aim to please, good sir," he insisted, dipping into a sweeping bow that had his forearm sweeping through one of Ellie's calves like there was nothing there. Rhythan straightened abruptly and smirked. "Heh. Sorry."
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Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros
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Post by Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros on Apr 8, 2010 21:04:49 GMT -5
Ellie jerked her leg forward reflexively. It had never before occurred to her that Rhythan gave off absolutely no body heat.
"It's quite alright." She grinned and turned to the cake. "Oh Rhythan, there are even candles on this cake shaped like music notes. Cute!"
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Vincent Hawk
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Post by Vincent Hawk on Apr 8, 2010 21:40:57 GMT -5
Vincent laughed, watching the two of them, still leaning on the counter. Looking over at the cake, and being careful not to burn his fingers on the candles, he sneakily reached over and swiped the glob of icing that was the dot in the i in his name, and sucked it off of his fingertip with a smirk. Because he could. So there.
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Ariel Hawk
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Post by Ariel Hawk on Apr 9, 2010 18:43:14 GMT -5
Ariel had woken early that morning in the hopes of leaving her father's birthday gift on the doorstep of his apartment. Halfway there, she had heard Rhythan's voice on the intercom singing about a party in the kitchens, and had immediately hurried in that direction instead. Now she came into the kitchens with a grin, still pyjama-clad. Under her arm she held a box wrapped in sparkly gold paper.
Looking around and seeing her father, she squealed and rushed to tackle him, careful of the humongous cake and all its candles. "Happy birthday, Dad!"
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Post by Vincent Hawk on Apr 9, 2010 18:46:09 GMT -5
"Oof!" Vincent gasped as he was tackled and seized about the waist. "Good morning, Ariel! Welcome to my party!"
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Ariel Hawk
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Post by Ariel Hawk on Apr 9, 2010 18:48:53 GMT -5
Ariel giggled as she let go of him and stepped back, pressing the box into his hands. "Open it!" Then she turned and grinned at Rhythan and Ellie. "Hello! I love what you've done to the place. How long did it take?" she asked, looking at Rhythan.
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Post by Smoke on Apr 10, 2010 3:26:37 GMT -5
Smoke tossed the door open and stalked groggily inside, pausing a moment as he noted a student (someone he should have recognized) between himself and Victor, then continuing over to poke him in the chest.
"You," he attempted. "You, are..." He took a step back and flung his arms wide. "Why didn't you tell me it was your birthday? I haven't gotten you anythi- oh I shouldn't say that- you, you will have you present by tomorrow, or my name isn't... whatever... my name is."
He turned abruptly to the right and shambled off towards the coffeemaker.
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Vincent Hawk
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Post by Vincent Hawk on Apr 10, 2010 11:51:27 GMT -5
Vincent blinked, and couldn't help but grin as Smoke poked and lectured him groggily, then shuffled away.
"I don't think I told anyone it was my birthday this year. I didn't want to make a big deal out of it, what with it being so soon after Thrall's funeral. I haven't dressed up for it or anything. This party was a complete surprise. Blame Rhythan." He shot a mocking accusatory look at the cook, followed by a wink.
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Rhythan
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Post by Rhythan on Apr 10, 2010 17:46:21 GMT -5
Rhythan beamed, hooked his hands behind his back and swinging back and forth on the balls of his feet. "Oh, but I just wanted to very much to see my dear friend happy on his birthday. It's nothing for a few hours of time and a few pounds of sugar."
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