hashtag_chocobro | The Apartment above the Photo Hut; Sunday Afternoon [02/11]

Prompto would be entirely honest; if there was anything a bit different going on in town, he was completely unaware of it, because he'd been singularly focused since pretty much Friday on getting things all ready and set up for Noctra's birthday party today. The decorations were an amalgamation of both puppy things and football things, with a both First Year Down! and Let's Pawty! balloons to really drive it home.

And, of course, the birthday girl herself was showing her appreciation for the theme, as well! Unfortunately, with her dad's excitement all morning in getting things up, she hadn't been able to nap like he was hoping she would, so he was holding his breath that the whole thing wouldn't make her too cranky or overwhelmed, but at least there was plenty to distract her in the meantime. Including a little help from Rain pulling in duty as Party Ruferee.

Then there was getting everything with the catering set out for the guests, which included your typical moddable game day fare, but especially puppy chow, mini hot dogs, and, of course pizza rolls! There were a puppy bowl birthday cake, even, with some vegan cupcake puppy players!

And, of course, near the entrance, there were plenty of party hats for anyone who wanted to claim their allegiance for Team Ruff or Team Fluff or just Team Noctra (he suspected those would be the most popular, really).

And for once, after everything was set up and copious amounts of pictures had been taken, Prompto actually wasn't feeling like he hadn't gone enough on the theme, and was feeling pretty good about this one, actually!

[[ open party is open! If you've ever talked to Prompto or Liz even once, you probably got an invitation. Heck, even if you've never talked to either of them, you could have ~mysteriously~ gotten one, too! Maybe it's your big destiny to meet your true love at a one-year-old's puppy bowl party, you don't know!! ]]

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"Well, if we end up hosting one, I'll have to make sure you and the Detective have invitations," Liliana said. "Prompto is possibly interested in learning about wine, so between Ignis and Detective Watts, he should be well-covered."

The look of abject relief on Steven's face was based on so much actual relief that Steven couldn't hide it to try to seem cool even if he wanted to. He of course would not have held it against Liliana if it had been meant to be a private event amongst Ignis and his friends. Steven just... had traumatic experiences with misunderstanding if he was invited somewhere is all. Knowing yes or no for certain was a gift.

"Brilliant," he said. "Wonderful. You'll have to let us know if there's anything we can bring, of course. Er - oh, are you going away during the break? We'll be taking holiday ourselves."

The segue in Steven's mind being when the event might happen. But Steven sometimes forgot to mention segues out loud.

"Oh, we haven't discussed it yet, but it seems likely," Liliana said, though she's clearly not connecting the dots between their previous topic and this one. "And I'm sure I'll let you know about bringing things when we've planned it out a bit more."

"Cheers," Steven said, relieved about that as well. "And for the invitation. All the invitations, really. You've been very kind. Hospitable."

He said the last one with a smile.

She still had absolutely no idea how this tied in with the school trip. "Well, darling, I don't know if I'd say kind, but I do love throwing a good party."

The segue made perfect sense to Steven so he wasn't aware it needed clarifying. This was the sort of headache one got with dealing with him at times.

"I would," Steven told her, also having no idea that kind might be the last word she'd use to describe herself. "You're always inviting people over, doing nice things. Good friend, really."

Liliana was tempted to make a couple of pithy comments about low standards, but...it suited her purpose to be thought otherwise, right? Marc had already proven that their alter-egos could be useful. It made more sense to encourage that misapprehension rather than demur.

"Well, I appreciate the sentiment, darling," she said instead. "I certainly enjoy entertaining company - especially if that comes with the promise of dinner and excellent wines."

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