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Post by ebonyviper on Aug 11, 2008 13:14:18 GMT -5
(((((OOC: I thought the RP could start off normally like this... If that's okay with everyone...)))))
It was Stephanie's 12th birthday. The party was being held at her parents' ranch and all of her friends and relatives were invited. Her mother, Delfina, had taken great pains to plan and orchestrate this party and wanted it to be the best one yet in her daughter's young, short life.
The girl herself, who's light brown hair and sky blue eyes were already reflecting her personality, was sitting on the wooden banister that surrounded the front porch of her home watching as the guests arrived, some with gifts, looking out for some familiar faces she knew so well, especially one of her favorite older cousins.
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Post by Evangeline on Aug 11, 2008 14:30:47 GMT -5
<<< Dunno how much I can do this week, but here goes >>>
Miles Verant, almost thirteen, was watching Melissa play tug-of-war with her younger brother, Brandon. Of the two helo sibs, seven-year-old Brandon took more after his father; Melissa had the "humpback" and a lot of the body of a Blackhawk, but her foxy facial features and "fenestron" tail were genetic gifts from the Eurocopter side of the family. They were just by the ranch gate; their parents were conversing with Aron, Daniel, Liska and Delfina further in, surrounded by fluttering party decorations.
Finally, Liska called out to him. "Miles! Come on in and say hi to the birthday girl!"
"OK, Mom." Miles shrugged and came away from the fence where he'd been leaning. Melissa and Brandon also ceased their play and approached the ranch house as a dust cloud in the distance signalled the approach of several vehicles.
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Post by ebonyviper on Aug 11, 2008 14:40:49 GMT -5
Stephanie glanced up, seeing Miles, Melissa, and Brandon come up.
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A black Stealth was leading his family down the access road toward the mountain complex and the Thompson-Verant ranchhouse where he knew that a birthday party was being held for a familiar human girl.
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Post by Insane Pirate Dragon on Aug 11, 2008 14:44:00 GMT -5
"Slow down Gryff," Phoenix said with a laugh. "We'll be there soon."
"But you're so slow," the Mustang said.
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Post by ebonyviper on Aug 11, 2008 14:49:07 GMT -5
"We all have to obey the speed limit, Hijo," said Ricardo with a chuckle.
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Post by Evangeline on Aug 11, 2008 15:49:44 GMT -5
"Hey, Steph." Miles waved to Stephanie as he approached with the Seligmann kids. He glanced around to all the decorations. "Your mom hasn't driven you completely nuts with all this?"
Melissa folded her rotors to keep them from getting caught in the streamers, and nudged her little brother to do the same. "My mom is threatening to do this for my thirteenth." The thirteenth birthday was a milestone for helicopter kids. It signified that they were ready to venture out further on their own. "I'm already dying of the embarrassment."
Brandon turned at the sound of approaching cars, knowing who it was before they were even visible. "Hey, that's Rico and Phoenix and their kids."
"Cool." Miles grinned. "Is Ebony's family coming too?"
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Post by ebonyviper on Aug 11, 2008 16:01:42 GMT -5
Stephanie shrugged. "I don't think so, but I'm staying out of her way for now."
The girl looked up, saw the Stealth and his family and waved. "They're here early. I think Ebony and her family might be a little late. At least they let Mom and Dad know, so it's alright."
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Post by Insane Pirate Dragon on Aug 11, 2008 16:15:17 GMT -5
Gryffin revved his engine happily ready to dash up and meet the others but a look from his mother stopped him from doing so, and grumbled as Iara caught up with them.
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Post by ebonyviper on Aug 11, 2008 16:19:40 GMT -5
"Let's all go wish Steph a Happy Birthday," said Ricardo, "So she won't be driven nuts by all the constant birthday wishes all day."
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Post by Insane Pirate Dragon on Aug 11, 2008 16:38:33 GMT -5
"Si Papa," the three said as Gryffin pulled out the gift they have gotten Stephanie.
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Post by ebonyviper on Aug 11, 2008 16:45:21 GMT -5
Delfina came over. "Hey, nice of you all to make it." She then pointed to a nearby table, "Just place the gifts over there, alright?"
Ricardo nudged his children encouragingly.
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Post by Evangeline on Aug 11, 2008 16:46:58 GMT -5
Kendall was pacing in the front drive of the house he shared with Ebony and his family, waiting for the light and sound crew he'd ordered to show up. They were going to do a laser light show for the party.
"Hi!" Miles waved to the newcomers.
Melissa and Brandon came up, bouncing a little as they saw more of their friends.
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Post by ebonyviper on Aug 11, 2008 17:01:04 GMT -5
Two 15-years-old Viper boys rushed out of the house. Kestrel and Falcon were not even at the age that they'd be allowed to drive on the roads on their own yet, needing an adult to be with them if they went anywhere.
An older, black Viper woman, looking a bit tired followed after them with a 10-year-old Viper/NSX mix girl sticking close to her fender.
"Boys, don't rush around the driveway," she called to her sons. Ebony pulled up to Kendall, noting the NSX's pacing, "Aren't those light and sound guys here yet?"
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Stephanie jumped off the banister, watching eagerly as the gifts accumulated on the table at the edge of the house.
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Post by Insane Pirate Dragon on Aug 11, 2008 17:43:00 GMT -5
"I want to," Iara said taking the gift and went to the table followed by her mother, making sure she didn't dropped it.
Gryffin flicked a mirror and nodded and turned where he heard Stephanie.
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Post by ebonyviper on Aug 11, 2008 18:00:08 GMT -5
"Thank you," said Delfina as she showed Iara where to place the gift.
Stephanie stayed where she was as her mother had told her that she was not allowed to touch her gifts until at the end of the party.
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