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[Because the Sanguis moon is out, LB's goat face markings of the black circles around her eyes and on her lips are present along with the ears - she's relieved that the horns didn't make an appearance this time, at least! As she didn't post on the network often, she glances curiously into the screen to make certain the recording function was on, sighing before addressing the network.]

Oh, uh, hi! Eeheehee! I don't go on the network very often, so, uh, I'm "LB" for those that don't know me.

[Gosh, she probably looks like a dork right now. While she was a lot more extroverted in person, it felt weird being on video when she was much more used to texting.]

Anyway, um, my birthday is coming up soon! Or the closest equivalent to it here, I suppose? [At least the calendar system here was conveniently close to the one on Earth!] And this is probably really one of the stupidest questions ever, but... what do you even do for birthdays when you're an adult? Ahaha?

I mean, I had some when I was younger and I know a lot of adults just ignore their birthday, but... [She frowns a little before realizing it and covering it up with a bit of a forced smile.] the last time I got to celebrate a birthday was a decade ago. You know, when I was twelve years old. And maybe it's a little selfish, but I really kind of want to do something now that I actually can, you know?

[That was probably more revealing about herself than she really wanted to let on. But at least maybe people won't think she's completely stupid? In any case, she shrugs in a sort of self-conscious fashion before continuing.]

So, uh, if anyone has any ideas, let me know! But thanks for listening, really! And if anyone wants to do something, I don't mind hanging out with strangers even, if you have nothing else to do on the 13th! So I'll see you then, maybe!

[Her smile broadens at the camera, giving a little wave before shutting off the feed.]

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Ehe, yeah... I think maybe fancy people do something for it, but in my village we only really celebrate when a girl turns three and then seven... and for boys, five and thirteen... after that you're just kind of living, aren't you?

[Oh, no, the goat ears are cute when they flick...]

I'd be really honored if you wanted me to be there, though! No matter what you decide to do.

Ah... is there a significance to those ages for boys and girls? Ahaha? Or is it just some sort of mysterious tradition?

[She's curious!]

But yes, of course I'd want you to be there! Heehee! It seems like going out somewhere to eat and get drinks seems to be a popular answer so far! Is there anything in particular you'd want to eat?

[Yes, it's her birthday, but she wants to make sure everyone who attends is satisfied too!]

Oh, yes! Though, um... last time I tried to explain it to someone they said my world was really morbid... I didn't think it was, but...

[She counts on her fingers, trying to think if she could explain it any better the second time.]

Basically, the numbers are all lucky... and, you know... because it's easy to lose children when they're young, we celebrate that they've made it to those ages, and pray for their health... and then for boys, thirteen is when they become a man!

[... easy! but also yeah if it's LB's birthday shouldn't she pick the food?]

I eat basically anything, LB... Don't worry about me! And don't worry about holding back, either- if it's drinking, I'm really good at carrying people back to their beds!

Oh, eheheh... [She frowns a little as Konoha mentions the high mortality rate for children.] I'm sorry, I didn't even think of that. But, I wouldn't say it's morbid, just... really unfortunate, I guess. And it makes sense to celebrate those years to me, now!

Ah, I'm not concerned about drinking for myself. I'm, uh... really good at holding my liquor usually! [You know, unless you wear some magicky ring around.] But heehee! It'd almost be worth it to see you taxi people around on your back!

No, it’s fine! I heard future world people don’t even have to worry much about dying in childbirth or losing kids... so that’s nice! I’m looking forward to it.

[nevermind she won’t see it... her great-great-great-etc-grandchildren can enjoy it!]

Well, we won’t get drunk, but- your other friends! And I guess if it’s your birthday... I could give you a ride too, if you wanted.

Yes, for certain! [LB tries to smile encouragingly for her sake - it's the least she can do when Konoha had always been so nice to her.] Whenever you have your children, I'm sure they'll all live long, happy lives!

[LB can't help but cover her mouth as Konoha offers her the ride.]

It might be a little fun, heehee! But I wouldn't want to... I don't know, make it feel like I'm patronizing you or something?

Mmm... I'm sure of it, too! Everyone's always said I have baby-bearing hips, and my husband is a good midwife, so I'm not worried!

[STAYS POSITIVE]

I appreciate that you're considerate! Actually, yeah, in my world... we don't really do it. But I carry my parents sometimes, since they're getting older, so I don't mind it when it's helpful...

Or if it's a birthday!

Ah, that's great to hear!

Heehee! [Though LB considers bringing up what she saw in the portal in a supposed timeline ten years in the future, on the issue of the fertility issue issue being fixed in Prismatica, she holds back. There was no way to know if that future was a certainty, and LB didn't want to give her false hope if the future wasn't a real one.

Though considering her own hypothetical, she really did hope it was.]

Aw, that's so nice of you! Heehee! And here you tried to tell me that you weren't strong at all. I certainly can't pick anyone else up... I guess except for these moons, I suppose. But! I want you to be able to have some fun too!

[what pleasant dreams those had been... !]

Not fight strong I said, right? Or did I? I’ve never been that drunk before, haha, I can’t really remember so well...

In that case, how about this? For your birthday... after everyone’s finished having fun, I’ll carry you home after. As fast as you like.

[It was hard to wrap her head around being married and having kids in a supposed future, ten years from now... but maybe. Just maybe.]

You did say that, but at the very least, you could just, uh, eheh, throw someone, right? It might be a little badass to see!

But all right, all right... if you insist, I think it'd be way too hard to resist a ride home like that. Just as long as you're all right with it.

Ehe, I hope there’s no drunken brawls where we’re doing but if I need to...

[She’ll toss someone in a water trough... Clear your head, sir...]

Mm, I am! Last time I carried someone was actually because we were in danger, so... I’d much rather do a fun one to replace it!

If it were someone else, it might be a little fun to watch a drunken brawl, but - heheh - I wouldn't want you to get hurt either!

Oh... you're right. I guess if the last time brought maybe some bad memories... you could always replace it with something more fun!

I'd rather watch a sumo match, I think... But I don't think they do that here.

[Not many medieval entertainments around Lunatia... Not that she really liked cock or dog fights, so... No complaints on that one.]

Yeah! "Last time I carried someone was taking my friend home after her birthday celebration" sounds much nicer!

Oh! Sumo matches! Heehee! That's where the big guys push each other around, right? [She's at least... somewhat familiar with the concept.] That might be fun to watch too! Though... I guess the chance of an impromptu sumo match is probably kind of low, huh?

Yes! Ahaha, and since I can't get drunk without that one ring, you won't even have to deal with that either.

Yeah! They can be so big! But really fast and smart, sometimes, too, so even smaller wrestlers can win... That's fun to see.

[Sometimes its fun to root for the underdog!]

Considering what usually happened when I had to drag my yard workers out of bars, I really appreciate that, actually...

Oh, for some reason I just assumed that they all had to be big guys. [All she knows is the stereotype, okay.] Ahaha... but I think I'd like to see a smaller wrestler win as well.

I'd imagine that'd get annoying pretty quick, huh? Well, at the very least I'll try to make the night fun for you too!

Well, small for sumo wrestlers!

[which makes her laugh, but]

Thanks- Just let me try a bit harder than you. It's your birthday celebration!

Aw, and here I was hoping for some tiny man to defeat the big guys against the odds. But I suppose experience is likely the biggest factor in those kinds of things, hmm?

But... I really appreciate it. Heehee! It should hopefully be a fun day for both of us.

Yeah, I guess it's experience? Or like... balance! Since they have to stay in the ring.

Mmm, I'm sure it will be! Lunatia is usually fun when weird moon things or god things aren't happening.

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