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[ijustlivehere]

 

[Observe a very pleased-looking Neil in Lord-of-the-Rings-style garb, waving at the camera before clasping his hands in front of him in a way that he hopes looks dignified.
Today we commemorate the occasion of my birth, occurring on this day some twenty-and-two years ago, or thereabouts.
[He clears his throat.]
As celebration, I am of a mind to search out and take on a dire wolf pup of my own. Together, the two of us will surely be able to retrieve the prize of the day.
All those who would accompany me and offer your services to my cause, I should be glad of your company.
...Oh. And since I've no wish of my own, let the reward go to he or she whom I name bravest warrior in the party.

[ooc: OPEN ACTION, Y'ALL. In brief translation: It's Neil's birthday, and this is effectively a call to arms by a giddy idiot who basically sees this whole thing as LARPing, only more legit! And yes, Neil did indeed have that outfit sitting in his closet. Might be better if you just... don't ask.]

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[sempreadagio.livejournal.com]

You kind of make me want to go to a ren faire. Is it really your birthday?

[illgrowoutofit.livejournal.com]

What is this 'ren faire' you speak of, m'lady? [He's totally joking, of course, and can't hide the twitch of a smile no matter how much he tries not to break whatever character he's playing here.]

And yes, truly it is.

[sempreadagio.livejournal.com]

[Is that an almost smile on her lips? Possibly, if you're watching real close.]

Okay first, I kind of like being called m'lady. Second, happy birthday.

[advancetheplot.livejournal.com]

So... it's your birthday?

[illgrowoutofit.livejournal.com]

It is indeed.

[advancetheplot.livejournal.com]

Happy birthday!

Action

[totallyinaband]

[Stephen strolls into the frame, dressed far more sensibly than Neil is. He's wearing his hiking boots and his extremely unflattering cut-off jeans, along with the usual plaid shirt. He has a back-pack on as well. Being the sensible one of the household, he decided to stock them up on water and sandwiches before heading out. Because it's your birthday, Neil, there is smoked salmon in yours.]

I'm only carrying the pack because it's your birthday, man. You don't get out of this just because you have a fancy cloak on.

You ready to go?

Action

[illgrowoutofit.livejournal.com]

[Neil holds his head high, fancying himself noble but coming off a little more on the side of overexcited puppy.]

Aye, my brother in arms. Let us go forth.

[totallyinaband]

Dude, if you keep talking like that, I am so going to punch you. I don't care if it's your birthday.

[Voice] Placeholder 'til probably tomorrow

[mghtbconcussed.livejournal.com]

Omigawd. Really? HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

At least the City decided to do something cool on your birthday.

[illgrowoutofit.livejournal.com]

My thanks to you, fair lady. I am of the same mind-- I am most pleased with today's events.

So late forever. I'm sorry

[mghtbconcussed.livejournal.com]

Verily? I feel like I need a tiara and a princess costume when you call me fair lady. Please keep doing it. I'll go get my tiara.

[signatures]

Well-

That's one way to celebrate your birthday.

[illgrowoutofit.livejournal.com]

[Neil smiles. He's going to go ahead and take this as a compliment.]

It may not be the most conventional of means for merriment, but methinks 'tis suitable for a man of my age to acquire a hunting companion.

[am-i-being-rude.livejournal.com]

[The Doctor is thrilled to find other people who get as enthusiastic about stuff as he does, even if he is out of breath from running.]

A dire wolf, you say? Sounds like it might be dangerous. Interesting birthday tradition - whereabouts around here are you from, good sir?

[illgrowoutofit.livejournal.com]

[Neil is equally thrilled, because finally someone is playing along properly! He stands up straight and clears his throat.]

I am Njål, son of Håvard, of Autumn's Rise! I shall meet the danger with the fortitude of my House. And yourself?

[...Of course he is making this all up. At least he is thorough, if slightly inclined to borrow from novels.]

[am-i-being-rude.livejournal.com]

[Well who is he to restrain creativity?]

Oh, I'm a simple travelling apothecary whose name isn't important. Most just call me the Doctor. [Okay so he's mildly stuck on that name.] Have you found a companion for your hunting... quest?

[tangledintower.livejournal.com]

Oh, happy birthday, Neil! I'm sorry, but I wasn't sure what to get you for a present...

Oh, are you going on adventure? Is that why you're talking like that? I like it.

Can I come? I've only ever been on one adventure before, and since it was at home, I never got to finish it...

[illgrowoutofit.livejournal.com]

Fear not, m'lady. There is no need for you to worry yourself with bestowing any such gift unto me.

Indeed, adventure is at hand! I should be all the more blessed for your company, but I warn you that the going may be treacherous.

[ooc: Neil and Stephen are out in search of dire wolves, and are being ambushed by unicorns! Feel free to find them at any point.]

omg your drawing is adorable.

[manofgnee.livejournal.com]

I didn't know you LARPed, Neil! That's cool!

Though please clarify what exactly you mean by a 'dire wolf pup'. Because if you're thinking 'dog', I sort of have a lot of those, and while I love them all and they love me, I think they'd still prefer to have their own homes...

ahhhhh, thank you ='D

[illgrowoutofit.livejournal.com]

[Oh hey, someone who gets what he's doing. Cool!] Aye!

Sire wolves be dogs of a sort, yes. In ancient days they roamed the seven kingdoms far and wide, but they are ancient beasts, believed by some to be extinct... today they live only in the far reaches of the forests. They are the wolf's foregone cousins of old-- much larger, sharper of tooth, and narrower of snout.

[antimonycarver.livejournal.com]

Oh, Neil, is it your birthday? I wish I had known earlier. I would have gotten you something.

[illgrowoutofit.livejournal.com]

You are very kind, m'lady, but I assure you there is no need. Your friendship is gift enough.

[And he bows.]

[Voice]

[sitaronthewater.livejournal.com]

What's a dire wolf pup?

[OoC: Who drew that?]

[illgrowoutofit.livejournal.com]

Dire wolves are the wolves of old-- like the common ones you may know, but larger, and sharper of tooth and claw. The pups, simply, are their young.

[ooc: and that'd be me! I am occasionally known to doodle.]