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[wizard_redfive]

[Dairine had slept in this morning. She figured she deserved it, after the cat ordeal and having to do errantry work on her own birthday. But when she wakes up, something feels… different. It doesn’t take Dairine long to figure out why.]

Ha, ha. Very funny, Paradisa.

[Her voice sounds off, but the dry sarcasm can be heard loud and clear.]

Happy birthday to me.

[ Adult women that she personally knows can trust ]

You wouldn't happen to have any spare clothes, would you?

[Later in the day, one might find an attractive young woman stalking about the castle in various stages of irritation. A newcomer? But… doesn't she look oddly familiar?]

((Backdated to Oct. 21. Loss start! Open via journal or action.))

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Dictated forever

[onlyanapple]

[Crowley doesn't seem to recognise the voice because, of course, he wouldn't]

Did it give you herpes? Because that's the gift that keeps on giving.

[wizard_redfive]

[To be fair, her voice is very different. Less high-pitched and more mature.]

Ew, no! Why would the castle give out STDs?! ...Nevermind, don't answer that. [She does not want to know.]

[onlyanapple]

[He chuckles]

Given the way this castle runs, it's only a matter of time.

[wizard_redfive]

[Oh lord, Dairine can't believe she's saying this.]

Probably, but wouldn't it make more sense for it to target... you know, people who have actually had sex.

[onlyanapple]

...

You're not one of those people with eternity rings are you?

Dictated

[the_effect_she_has]

Dairine?

[A faint frown works over Katniss's face, as she walks back from where she was recovering one of the targets on the range.]

What's wrong?

Dictated

[wizard_redfive]

[A sigh, then Dairine walks over to her journal.]

Hi, Katniss.

Nothing much. The castle just put me on loss.

Re: Dictated

[the_effect_she_has]

You sound ... odd.

[And she did, at that. Even for Dairine, odd.]

Dictated

[wizard_redfive]

Considering I aged 10 years overnight, that doesn't surprise me...

Re: Dictated

[the_effect_she_has]

[Ah what now?]

Ten years? Ten years?! [A long, shocked pause, before Katniss writes.] Just ...ah ... how much taller are you now?

[psych0p0mps]

dairine its your birthday?

[i mean she does notice a little bit of oddness in the voice, but assumes maybe she has a cold.]

[wizard_redfive]

Was my birthday. It was yesterday, but I didn't really celebrate. [Because, you know, THE CAT.]

[psych0p0mps]

well yeah thats understandable
but happy birthday regardless!
do you want a present :0

1/2

[wizard_redfive]

Yes!

[wizard_redfive]

[Wait -- that sounded greedy. Let's try that again.]

I mean, it would be nice. If someone wanted to, that is...

[psych0p0mps]

[subtle! good subtlety, Dairine. very subtle.]

haha tell you what
you like computer stuff right
i will see if i have any game grubs you might enjoy ;)

dictated forever

[valuedstrength]

[He might have passed over this unless Katniss said something. Cue a very confused Steve.]

Dairine? What's wrong with your voice? [A beat.] Wait it's your birthday today?

and ever

[wizard_redfive]

Steve! It's nothing. The castle's just playing a prank again.

[Pause. Suddenly Dairine feels terrible.]

Yesterday. It was yesterday.

[valuedstrength]

You should have said something. We could have thrown together a little party.

[wizard_redfive]

[Slowly sinking behind her desk.]

I was going to, really! But then people started losing limbs and-- Well, things went down from there.

[valuedstrength]

I get it. It wasn't a good time.

Clothes filter

[inafadingcrown]

[It doesn't take her too long to place the voice.]

I fear what I may offer will be of little use to you. [1) all gowns. 2) Galadriel is 6'4". Sorry, Dair.]

Clothes filter

[wizard_redfive]

[BUT GALADRIEL! You're one of the only adult women Dairine knows! ;;]

Can I at least try? [She's getting desperate.]

[inafadingcrown]

Of course. I may alter clothing to fit you, if need be. You know your way to my quarters?

[wizard_redfive]

I think I remember. [She's been there before, after all.]