[Morning of the Twenty-Thirst of June] (Text)

[princessascended]

Hey everyone, happy Summer Solstice!

Yeah, I checked, and it turns out this is the longest day of the year here in Lunatia. They, uh, don't seem to celebrate it, though. Kinda strange, back home it was a pretty big deal. There was a big feast, planting seeds and starting gardens... oh, the flower crowns! Everybody got at least one. Some people had trouble wearing all the ones they had.

Also I think stuff with alcohol and... well, that stuff my Dad would have killed me for getting involved with, so nevermind.

Anyway, any of you guys have celebrations like that? And Riku, Sora, we've got to at least get some crowns made before the day's over!

[What Kairi isn't saying is, the Summer Solstice is also her birthday, or at least the day they've celebrated it since she arrived on the islands. But hey, she won't make a big deal out of that, and the only ones who know are her boys.]

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[xioff]

[Of course, here comes everyone's favorite KY nerd to ruin the suspense.]

Happy birthday, Kairi!

[princessascended]

[Wait what.]

Xion? How did you-

[Wait a minute. Made out of Sora's memories. Specifically his memories of her.]

Nevermind. Thanks, Xion. I... didn't want to make this all about me...

[fridgeninja]

In a few weeks it will be Tanabata; which is a festival about romance and wishes, but a lot of other things get folded into it. It's nice...

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[bubbleblaster]

Hmm... I can't say that we celebrated the solstice back home. Then again, with how few of us there were, it probably would've been difficult to do anything like you're describing anyway.

[xioff]

[why do people keep asking her that, honestly.]

But it's your birthday! Isn't that day supposed to be about you?

[princessascended]

Can't say I've ever heard of that. Valentine's Day's pretty similar, but that's in winter. Not that we ever had much of a winter on the islands.

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[bubbleblaster]

Wait it's your birthday!? Why didn't you say anything?

[princessascended]

Well I mean... the longest day of the year is more important than I am, isn't it?

Besides, that part only really matters to my friends.

[princessascended]

Like I told her, I didn't want to make this all about me!

... Unless you mean earlier in the month, in which case I... kinda forgot.

[xioff]

Yeah, but look at it from the other way around. I'm your friend, so it matters to me a lot.

[princessascended]

I mean, looking back on it I probably should have told all my friends.

It just... totally slipped my mind.

At least everybody knows now, thanks to you. And I don't look like an attention hound.

[xioff]

Well, some of us already knew.
And you don't have to worry about that!

[bubbleblaster]

...You forgot?

I guess things have been pretty busy, but we should probably do something. What's your favorite flavor of cake?

[princessascended]

I would have, if I'd made a big post saying "hey everyone, it's my birthday!"

I mean I could have sent it only to friends, but I like meeting new people, you know?

But anyway. I didn't have anything really planned, so unless Riku and Sora surprise me, I should be available.

[princessascended]

Hey, c'mon, it's not like I know anyone else's birthday here either. I mean except for Riku's and Sora's, obviously.

But, I mean, if you're offering... cheesecake.

[Not exactly standard, but oh she loves the creamy goodness.]

[bubbleblaster]

Of course I'm offering to bake you a cake. You'll have it in a couple of hours.

As for birthdays, mine's December 21st.

[princessascended]

Wait, yours is the winter solstice? Huh. That's kind of neat.

Also, you're wonderful and you're getting a hug.

[bubbleblaster]

Oh... yeah, I guess it is, isn't it?

And I'll be looking forward to it? Though that sounds weird to say since it's your birthday.

[princessascended]

I wasn't really expecting anything. I mean aside from my boys, but I have no idea what they've got planned.

And it probably doesn't involve cake. Though I've been wrong before.

[xioff]

I understand that... It's fun to meet people.
Aqua said she's bringing you cake, right?
Then I'll bring ice cream, too!

[princessascended]

That's sweet of you, Xion.

Do I have to ask what flavor?

[xioff]

You probably should tell me what flavor.
There's no sea salt ice cream around here.
At least, I haven't found any....

[princessascended]

Mango sounds good. Or strawberry.
Have you tried those yet?

[darkcharge]

Given they are all about moon phases I don't think they really care what the longest day of the year is...

[princessascended]

You have a point. It just feels kinda weird is all.

Oh well. I can still celebrate a bit with a few friends. Want a crown?