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[cykedfists]

 [When the COMP is switched on, you'll see a close up of Athena's face. She was obviously in a good mood.]

Hey hey hey! Guess what everyone! Today I'm officially 19!

It's weird...  I don't feel any older, but I guess that's normal. Would anyone like to hang out today? If anyone is interested, just let me know.

'Kay bye!

[And just like that, she turned the COMP off. Apparently, it's also "throw a policeman at Apollo" day according to tumblr.]

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[hawkattack]

[Because how does he even with your relentless cheer, Athena? ... Anyway. There's a knock at her apartment door.]

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[cykedfists]

[He needs someone like her in his life man. Hearing the knock, she walked over to open it.]

Oh, hi Simon!

[hawkattack]

[He had a small box in his hands, wrapped in brown paper. ... There were a few rips in the paper that had been taped over. Taka tried to help, apparently. He tries to keep the nervousness in his voice from showing. He's not really sure if he picked an appropriate gift.]

... Happy birthday, Cy - ... Athena.

[It was hard not to be formal, but he was trying. He held the box out. Inside she would find a digital camera and a small photo album with a familiar picture in the first space.]

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[cykedfists]

[Athena paused for a moment. She obviously knew it was her birthday, but getting a present from Simon surprised her. No.. It more than surprised her. It made her very happy. She smiled happily, taking the box.]

Thank you.

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[cykedfists]

[Opening it, she first saw the camera. She was about to comment on the camera, but then she froze on the picture. It was the picture that he had with him. Sure she was happy to see the camera or to get anything really from him, but that picture made her go silent. After a little while, she finally showed a faint smile again. She couldn't help the few tears forming at the corner of her eyes.]

S-Simon... This is...

[She didn't know what to say. Instead, she set the presents down for a moment to give him a tight hug.]

This is perfect. Thank you so much. I love it.

[hawkattack]

[Again with the hugs. He patted her a little awkwardly on the shoulder. He kind of needed those ribs, Athena.]

Hmph. You're welcome.

[... The hug was kind of nice, though...]

[cykedfists]

[Pfft... Ribs are over-rated. You're still the best not!older brother ever.]

Are you sure it's okay though? The picture?

[Exactly.]

[hawkattack]

[Then the rib surgery is coming out of your salary. :| ]

I -

[How was it that he could articulate himself so well in court but was speechless when it came to saying things that really mattered?]

I want you to have it.

[cykedfists]

[With what salary? Can't she pay them off with hugs?]

Thank you. It's wonderful.

[hawkattack]

[This is why you need a job, Athena.]

You're welcome. The camera is supposed to be able to handle a lot of damage, so I thought it might be useful for you.

[cykedfists]

[She's been looking ughhh.]

That would be useful-- hey. Are you saying I'm abusive to my things?

[Don't mind her, she's still happy.]

[hawkattack]

No. Just that your lifestyle calls for some sturdier things.

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[electricyousei]

Ruri appears with her usual expressionless face, "Happy birthday miss."

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[bondsofsuffering]

Heeeeh... That's not much warning! [How's anyone supposed to give you free food and presents if you announce it at the last minute?]

Still, happy birthday!

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[dekillerqueen]

Happy birthday, Miss Cykes.

Feel free to claim a 50% discount on any of my goods this week.

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[all_wound_up]

Happy birthday, Athena-san! Do you want me to make you a cake or some cupcakes or something? If I'd known sooner...!

[cykedfists]

Right... I can't help it if I want to stay in shape...

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[cykedfists]

Thank you.

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[electricyousei]

"I can recommend a few bakeries if you are looking for a cake."

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[cykedfists]

Ehehe~ Sorry about that.

Thank you very much.

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[cykedfists]

Oh! Thank you! I'll be sure to visit sometime soon then.

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[cykedfists]

That would be great! Thank you!

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[cykedfists]

Well, I know about one of them, but what others are there?

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[electricyousei]

Ruri's eyes flicker with electricity as a map of the city appears in front of Athena on her end of the com.

"Notice all of the orange locations. Those are bakeries I've been at that aren't terrible."

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[cykedfists]

Glancing to them, "Ah, Okay. Thank you."