✨ Video ☆ UN: Mr. Swift ✨

[bombvault]

[It’s a rough world to be in for someone who is unfamiliar with the technology and is lacking the attention span to keep at it. But he's nothing if not determined! As a result some of those tuning into this network post might notice how scripted the attached video sounds. All due to the fact that it's been recorded then trashed several times until a good take was captured.]

[As for the man caught on film he looks so old-timey circus it ought to be a parody. But it isn't.]

It’s my birthday today! 'Why is that important' you may ask? Because you don’t know me and certainly I don’t know you. Well, let me tell you!

[The video pans away from the smiley individual to a cake that looks quite like this and then back. If Mike hadn't been raised in the circus he might've been destined to be a chef.]

Now I’ve gone ahead and baked this cake. But I've only recently arrived so I don’t have enough people here that I can share it with. Now isn’t that just something? It’s a real problem I have on my hands. So, I need some volunteers.

[The perspective settles on the counter so he can point directly at the camera. You, yes you, imaginary audience member.]

But there’s a catch! You’ve got to introduce yourself and let me know what you lot do around here for fun. It’s a fair trade, I think.

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un: grimm

[hagrides]

Happy birthday.

[It's the bug man again!]

Suppose that I have already introduced myself to you?

[bombvault]

Thank you!

[The charming bug man!!]

Look at that. I suppose that you did! That means you get first dibs. But only if you tell me about something fun.

[No rule breaking! Not even for the politest bug he's ever met.]

[hagrides]

I enjoy visiting Lunatia's parks and relaxing in nature.

[bombvault]

Does that mean that you prefer the peace and quiet during your downtime?

(idv player voice in eng #1 chat) Happy Birthday Mike

[heibai]

It's a shame the Gardener isn't around to throw you a party. I've heard she's the one who's always excitable to prepare birthday parties for her fellow Survivors.

( they all watch from the other side of the manor... sometimes uninvited. sob sob. )

Ah, do excuse my rudeness. I suppose I should say it myself as well?
'Happy Birthday, Mike'.
Should I play along and introduce myself too?

[bombvault]

[Golly, wonder why the Hunters might not be invited sometimes. What a mystery! ...No umbrella birthday beatings allowed today ok? None!! ITS RUDE]

It is isn't it! It's a real shame!!
I really hope that everyone isn't off celebrating without me. I'd hate to miss it.
and since you've gone ahead and wished me a happy birthday already I won't make you! I'd say we're already acquainted anyways.

[Mike's got a bad feeling about what any of the hunters find to be 'fun.' So maybe a lil bit of rule breaking is allowed. HE WON'T ASK]

But consider me surprised since I hadn't known that you had much of a sweet tooth.

[heibai]

I rather doubt they would.
Though, I would be lying if I couldn't see many of them celebrating in your honor, rather than without you.
Would that not make you feel better?

( what's wrong with umbrella beatings ): it's wujiu's way of saying happy birthday too! )

Truth be told, I care little for the cake — though I must say, that is quite the impressive baking.
We do know each other, after all; wouldn't it be only right for me to send you well wishes?
Especially when the only fellow Survivor you have around doesn't seem to do well with more modern technology, haha.

video | un: demonchef

[satanslash]

Whoa... fancy cake.

[Rin is a little jealous. His bakery skills aren't nearly that good!]

[bombvault]

Of course! And why shouldn't it be? There's no better time to indulge than on a birthday.

[Even if it's his own birthday! Hello, hello, curious stranger.]

[satanslash]

Well, yeah. Not disagreein' with you there, man. Just kinda jealous that you made that.

voice; un: username

[saezuru]

[ He may sound bored, but that's just how he sounds. ]

Happy birthday.

I'm Doumeki. The things I do for fun are... [ There's a long pause.

Like a really long pause. He used to work. Now...? ]

I can't think of anything. Can I still get cake?

[bombvault]

Oh, thank you, it's nice to meet you.

[SIR YOUR VIBES?? Mike's not even offended he goes straight for concerned. are you ok...]

Of course you can. But was that really your best go at it?

[saezuru]

[ He means 0 offense, he's really just Like That. ]

Thanks. The cake's nice.

[ Still the same deadpan, but see, he is human. ]

I don't do much outside of work.

[ Another pause.... ]

I work out, but not really for fun. It helps me clear my head.

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[catwalknotrequired]

You made that?

[Major baking/cooking envy. God she wants a piece of that cake.]

[bombvault]

[!!!]

Well if it isn't little miss lion catcher?

[But he's smiling too much for it to be anything but a tease.]

I did make it, I promise. From top to bottom!

[catwalknotrequired]

[Wha- Oh! Oh.]

I thought you looked a little familiar. Sorry about that.

[Well that's good because everything with the b-cubes was nuts.]

It looks delicious. What kind of cake is it?

video; un: kamui

[foeyay]

My name's Kamui. I'm a Yato. I fight and eat cake.

[HINT HINT

Sorry, Mr. Swift. The only thing Kamui cares about in this video is the free food.]

[bombvault]

[Free insomuch that one has to tolerate socializing to get it. It's a trap! Mike finds the bold ploy for cake funny apparently. Because he's chuckling.]

Charmed, I'm sure! But I have to admit I have no idea what a Yato is. Are you a soldier? A wrestler?

[Because how else could someone 'fight for fun']

[foeyay]

You Earthlings call us amanto.

[Anyone else would say "alien," but Kamui takes exception to that particular word. Aliens are mindless monsters. Amanto are intelligent and humanoid.]

And the Yato Clan are the strongest amanto around.

Most of us work as mercenaries. I'm a pirate.

un: strawhat

[rubberpirate]

WOAH! That cake looks so awesome!

[Luffy's mouth is watering.]

Happy birthday stranger! I'm Luffy, and I'm going to be the King of Pirates!

[He smiles wide and big, and then laughs.]

I eat for fun! And catch things, I found a cool beetle the other day!

[bombvault]

Well thank-you, thankyou-!

[Mike unironically loves this person's enthusiasm so it gets matched with his own. He clasps his hands together and grins wide.]

But did I hear you right- you're a pirate? A 'King of Pirates'?! I had no idea there was such a thing.

[rubberpirate]

I AM a pirate! I'm going to BE the king of pirates!

[He smiles because he's so sure it'll happen.]

It's a cool thing from my world! The one person who can reach Laugh Tale, an island hidden somewhere in the sea where no one but one person has gotten to before, and you find that person's treasure, THEN you'll become the King of Pirates!

voice; un: magicowl

[getting_better]

Happy Birthday stranger! Not a half bad job on the cake.

[ Although, he had his own reservations. Not negative but certainly a preference thing. ]

I'm called Bishop. As for what I do for fun...Well, I love my job. I'm the head chef and patissier at a maid cafe on level one. The people I work with are bright and eager, and my employer is kind and warm. She gives me a lot of freedom and challenge to further refine my skill and explore ideas.

[bombvault]

It's very nice to meet you Bishop.

[With a big ol' smile Mike's got his head resting on his folded arms atop of the table.]

and that really does sound like a fun job! Aren't I lucky? It looks like I'm talking with an expert.
I'll admit this is only an occasional hobby of mine so that praise is really sweet!

But I have to know: what's the name of your cafe? I'll have to check it out.

[getting_better]

It's called Salon de Marie, a maid cafe on level one. It's a very lively place, and our staff is friendly and attentive. You won't be left wanting, I can guarantee that.

[ He won't comment on the food because he'll feel like he's excessively tooting his own horn. ]