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Post by ebonyviper on Nov 12, 2007 15:31:20 GMT -5
Ebony smiled, but she really didn't know how birthdays worked at all, never really having had one herself. She really didn't know what to say or how to react to all this.
She had that WHAT-DO-I-DO-NOW look, wanting guidance.
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Post by Insane Pirate Dragon on Nov 12, 2007 16:51:17 GMT -5
"Come on Ebs," Phoenix said nudging her. "Sonja's made ya something for your party that you might want to see."
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Post by ebonyviper on Nov 12, 2007 16:58:43 GMT -5
"What is it?" Ebony asked curiously as she followed along to where Sonja had set up the pinata.
When Ebony saw it, she stared at it for a few seconds. "What's that...?"
"It's a pinata," Ricardo explained, "and it's a part of a Mexican tradition during birthdays."
"Oh, but why is it shaped like... uh, Tony Blitz...?" asked Ebony.
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Post by Insane Pirate Dragon on Nov 12, 2007 17:57:23 GMT -5
"Well Rico says that pinatas represents the evils in life," Phoenix said. "And That you hit it, it represents good winning over evil. Or something like that."
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Post by ebonyviper on Nov 12, 2007 18:11:36 GMT -5
Ebony looked at Ricardo and he nodded in agreement.
"So, how does it work?" asked the Viper.
"You have to be blindfolded, which represents blind justice by the way," explained Ricardo, "and given a stick to try to hit the pinata with. Whack it hard enough and prizes will spill out. Traditionally rewards for defeating the evil, but this could also be lots of fun. I think that the human children would love doing this."
"It would be fun for them," agreed Ebony, "So, when does this party start? Is everyone I know gonna come?"
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Post by Insane Pirate Dragon on Nov 12, 2007 19:42:22 GMT -5
"They'll start showing up soon," Phoenix said. "And there's still your presents as well."
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Post by ebonyviper on Nov 12, 2007 19:52:36 GMT -5
"Oh," Ebony said. Then she blinked, "Gifts?"
"They're special items that friends and family give you just to let you know you mean the world to them," explained Ricardo.
"Sounds nice," smiled the Viper.
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Post by Evangeline on Nov 12, 2007 22:04:27 GMT -5
Tess was wrapping something up for Ebony, having asked Mike and Ondine to fetch it in Cortez earlier. Before anything else, she wanted to get this finished and ready to present.
Kathleen waited for Delfina at the other end, and perked up as she saw the woman coming.
"Looks just like him, too." Kendall guffawed at the pinata. He'd already gotten his gift for Ebony, the day before by special delivery.
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Post by ebonyviper on Nov 12, 2007 22:15:03 GMT -5
Delfina walked up to Kathleen. "Okay, it's like this," she said finally, "It's about Aron. We kinda broke up at the wedding a week ago and I'm not even sure he loves me anymore. It's been kinda rough for me."
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"Yeah," nodded Ebony, "It does look like him."
"And you can hit him with your heart's content," said Ricardo, "for everything he's done to you in the past. Although, you should let the kids have a turn too."
"I know," Ebony agreed, "It's just that I can't wait for this to get started now."
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Post by Insane Pirate Dragon on Nov 12, 2007 22:15:46 GMT -5
(((Still sitting p my new computer and still having trouble with the old one... Thats why so slow...)))
"It will start don't worry," Phoenix laughed. "We're just waiting for everyone else."
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Post by ebonyviper on Nov 12, 2007 22:22:07 GMT -5
"Maybe I'll just let the twins down to sniff around for a bit," said Ebony, as she dipped her front to let Kestrel and Falcon down into the grass.
"Good idea," nodded Ricardo, "but you might want to keep them well away if there's any rowdiness at this party."
"Yeah, there needs to be someplace where I can keep them," agreed Ebony.
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Post by Insane Pirate Dragon on Nov 12, 2007 22:28:13 GMT -5
"We can sit up a playpen of sorts for them while we wait for everyone to get here," Phoenix suggested.
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Post by ebonyviper on Nov 12, 2007 22:32:54 GMT -5
"Miguel and I can set it up for you," offered Ricardo.
"That would sure help," nodded Ebony as she watched her twins explore the grass.
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Post by Insane Pirate Dragon on Nov 12, 2007 22:37:36 GMT -5
"And that way they'll be around and you can see them," Phoenix said as she watched the twins and chirped at them.
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Post by ebonyviper on Nov 12, 2007 22:40:34 GMT -5
"That helps alot," said Ebony.
Kestrel and Falcon looked up and chirped at Phoenix. "Nix want play?" they asked brightly.
"They're learning more words," Ebony smiled proudly, "but I'm still having a bit of trouble trying to get them to pronounce your full name."
In the meantime, Ricardo and Miguel were setting up the playpen as Sonja came up to watch the twins along with Ebony and Phoenix.
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