Slumber Birthday Party

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The tea party room in the House of Arch has been re-arranged. The chests of dress-up clothes are still there, but the large table is gone. In its place are comfy, overstuffed chairs, a long sofa, and several cushions and bean bags scattered about. There is a small table loaded with snacks like crisps, dips, cupcakes, candy, and soda. There's also a veggie tray and cheese and crackers for all of those over age eight.

An old model TV hooked up to VCR is set up with several video cassettes of movies such as The Aristocats, Sleeping Beauty, Shirley Temple classics, and other fun viewing choices.

Tom and Door have been busy escorting guests into the House, if they didn't already have access on their own, and the birthday girl greets them with squeeful happiness. Megwyn is already there, standing by a basket of fresh hay and apples. Even Companions need treats.

She is wearing pajamas with unicorns on them with a fluffy yellow robe on over. She is very excited and feeling very grown up. She's going to stay up all night.

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Greeting the birthday girl

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Ingress is very happy to see all of her guests.

Makeovers!!!!

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There is a box of makeup and fingernail polish beside one of the trunks of dress-up clothes. The trunks themselves are overflowing with old silk and velvet gowns of many eras, as well as more modern accoutrements such as boas, shawls, and floppy hats.

Have at it!

Story Time

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It's gotten later, the lights are dimmed, and it's time for stories. There's a flashlight to shine in one's face, if one is telling a spoooooky story.

Grown up thread

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The adults in attendance will have much to discuss, especially if Ingress is watching an old Disney movie.

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[the_lioness]

Alanna arrives early, dressed comfortably in loose linen trousers and shirt, carrying a bag, a baby carrier and Grace in a sling. Slumber parties are a new experience, but she's willing to try anything for Ingress.

"This looks like the correct place," she says, grinning, from just behind the birthday girl.

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[the_lioness]

Eventually, Alanna takes Grace home and returns carrying much less than on her previous visit. She smiles fondly at Ingress and looks around, idly snacking on a cupcake. She likes the frosting; it disappears first.

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"Hi Alanna! I'm so glad you came! Which of your babies is this one?"

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[the_lioness]

"I wouldn't miss it," is her quick response. "This is Grace. Grace, this is Ingress. Our hostess."

Blinking, Grace seems to focus on the blue hair and waves a small fist.

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"Hi Grace," Ingress coos, waggling her fingers gently in front of the baby's face. She's got this baby thing down.

"She's pretty, Alanna. But all babies are pretty, I think. Even when they're red and wrinkly."

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[the_lioness]

"Well, I certainly think so," Alanna laughs. "Thanks. You'll have to come see the boys some time, but I figured this might be a girls' evening."

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"I should like that. I like babies. I can hold them and give them bottles, too. Where do you live now?"

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[the_lioness]

"We're still in the bar, for now."

Her smile fades slightly; as much as she wants to go home, explaining it to people like Ingress makes her a little sad.

"Soon we'll move back to Tortall. But I will still come visit, I promise. And you can come visit me any time you wish."

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"Just like Amy. She had to move to her home, too. As long as you come back for visits, that's fine. Hey, do you want something to eat? We have lots of yummy things to eat."

It's nearly all junk food. YUM!

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[the_lioness]

"I will," Alanna promises, smiling again. "I'd love something to eat. Training ran long today. How about you show me your favorites?"

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"I like the cracker and the cheese. Ooh, and the potato crisps. I don't like the dip, though. It's ooshy. And a cupcake!"

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[the_lioness]

"Small cakes," Alanna remarks, investigating the cupcakes. "I think I'll have one of those."

Surely one night of indulgence won't upset her training regimen.

"When my brother and I were small, we used to sneak tarts from the kitchens. It drove Cook mad."

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[kitchen_maid]

Amy, with an already sleepy Susan in one arm, and a large basket of flowers from the Palace Gardens in the other, gives Ingess a very bright smile.

"Happy birthday, darling."

Re: Grown up thread

[kitchen_maid]

Susan has drifted off on top of one of the bean bags, giving Amy a chance for some grown up conversation.

"Good evening, Alanna."

Re: Grown up thread

[the_lioness]

There's icing on her upper lip; Alanna feels it, but smiles at Amy before wiping it off.

"Hullo, Amy. How do you fare?"

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[kitchen_maid]

If a cupcake is worth eating, it's worth getting frosting on your face for.

"Very well, Alanna. How are you?"

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"Amy!" She carefully hugs mother and daughter. "I'm glad you came. Do you think Susan likes cats? I have a cat movie to watch."

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"Really? You took tarts?"

Alanna stealing. HEE!

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[the_lioness]

Alanna nods, grinning.

"He was going to tell father. Thom and I made him see hungry lions following him around the kitchen, and father never found out!"

It occurs to her, belatedly, that she probably shouldn't be encouraging such behavior. She clears her throat and attempts to look stern.

"...which was wrong."

Re: Grown up thread

[the_lioness]

Alanna clearly agrees!

"I'm well," she says. "Busy, but thankfully I thrive on activity. Adam requires more sleep than I do."

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"That's funny! How did you make him see hungry lions? With magic?"