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WENDYVERSARY and also valentines i guess

WHO: WENDY and YOU!
WHERE: lucky cat cafe in heropa
WHEN: 14th
WHAT: wendy realizes she's been in this crazy town for a year!! so, naturally, she's throwing a party to celebrate this shitshow... and it's valentines or something so there's that
WARNINGS: she'll probably blow something up again

(valentines; cafe working hours)

(wendy was no idiot to holidays. she knew they existed, knew which ones to place importance on, how to doll up the cafe, what specials to release, what parties to plan. of course, this wouldn't have been possible without cass leaving basically an entire business plan in binders and folders, all necessary items labeled and stored safely in the back.

but on the front end of the store, she does the best decorating job she can. even wendy wouldn't deny she doesn't try as hard for some holidays as she does others. and valentines day just happened to fall under the "don't try hard" category. the cafe is decorated, sure, pink, white, and red streamers and balloons, a few hearts slapped on some walls or tables here and there. it's at least fully decorated, it just needed one more extra push. but wendy (being wendy) is not one for putting in 100% effort if she doesn't want to. and for what is purely a retail holiday like valentines?

the "no 100%" rule qualifies. she did, however, at least think of a little bonus for any customers. on the day of, and only the day of valentines, wendy has a little extra going on. decorate your own cookie or chocolate to give to a special someone... or just be like her and eat it for yourself. you can be your own valentine!

there are tables off to the side, littered with edible glitter, icing, sprinkles galore, all kinds of toppings to make your sweet treat really pop. or give you a cavity. either one. this is open to the general public, a sign outside with bold letters indicating the special going on currently.

(wendyversary; after hours)

far be it from wendy to forget her own special date. some time during the month, she'd realized quite suddenly (and maybe with a dash of horror), that she has been here a full year. and while the craziness may not have any real effect on her, thanks to gravity falls jading her to any and all abnormal happenings, it's still been a hell of a ride.

so rather than wallow in what has been a shocking year, there's another sign next to the cafe's usual, one with axes and explosions drawn on, a tell tale fact of who wrote this one. even bigger letters than the other sign, a simple word "WENDYVERSARY" and covered with so much color, even mabel would be impressed. right below it is a time, simply "after cafe hours, ALL WELCOME".

wendy wasn't about to turn down potential party guests, after all! there's enough food there to feed an army, burgers and pizza, anything deep fried, including things that shouldn't be. she's even brought down a tv to set up in the cafe, video games ready to go at a moment's notice. all guests are greeted with an enthusiastic high five, a quick comment of "awesome you could make it!" to those she's well acquainted with, or a simple "eh... i dunno you, but come on in, i've got enough junk food to go around!"

wendy was certainly the type to like to party, but only if given a good reason. and surviving a year in this place with no life-threatening incidents? she's calling it a win. she'll raise her cup of soda (don't worry, adults) and belt out:) Here's to managing not to die in weird America!

ooc: feel free to leave open starters or talk to wendy directly!! during either scenes is fine.

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Hell yeah!

[And into the door like Kuzco through the palace gates is the Iron Bull. Except, you know, with 'hell yeah' instead of 'boom baby'. Whatever, it works. Shut up.]

[Also he's got a massive cake in one hand.]

[And a package in the other.]

[The package is for Wendy, but the cake is free game. Especially since he's going to put it down and grab a video game controller. Come and challenge him at Broio Kart at your own risk.]

(while wendy is extremely appreciative of the gift (her wide smile tells all), she's also eyeing that cake with what can only be described as pure adoration.

bull give it.) Please tell me that's for me.

Half's for you, kid. Other half's for anybody who shows up.

Besides -- you eat the whole thing, you won't have the energy to open up the thing I got you.

Okay, look, you say that, and I just take that as a challenge to show you what a complete garbage disposal I can be. (and she will totally have energy leftover to open whatever present bull got her, of this she's 100% sure.)

...

Okay.

Prove it.

[He sets the cake box down, and opens it. The cake is probably the size of a tire.]

(wendy is practically sparkling at the appearance of that cake, and you could even swear she was drooling just at the sight of it.) This is the most beautiful death I've ever seen.

[well that makes him laugh. Hard. And slaps her on the shoulder, all camaraderie like.]

All right. Whenever you're ready.

Well, not now. (she almost gets the wind knocked out of her from that slap, but it's wendy, she's dealt with worse.

but she does point over to the table of cookies for decorating for valentines with a shrug.) What do you think I've been eating all day? The rejects.

What? You didn't save any for me? Shame on you!

[He's totally kidding there, though. She's free to call him on it.]

Hey, dude, I'm running a business here. You want cookies, you gotta pay for 'em. (says the girl eating her own product!!!)

I paid for them!

With a cake the size of my biceps.

Stomachaches and cavities don't pay my bills or employees, dude. (U GOTTA PAY LIKE EVERY OTHER SCHMUCK.)

All right, all right... you take gold?

... I mean I won't say no to it. (because who the fuck says no to gold????)

Great. 'Cause that's all I've got on me.

[You'd think he'd have learned by now, what with so long in this world. But he flips her a real gold coin, regardless.]

[The day of Valentine's happens to fall on a weekday. And as important as the day may be to some people, it meant nothing to the government and schools are still in session. Which works out well enough for Reina, who didn't have classes anyway (she was going to skip if she did anyway, because she got talked to enough by guys on a regular day). While Hiroto is out she slips into the kitchen of Wendy's café, armed with ingredients for her new boyfriend's very first romantic Valentine's gift.

She wasn't the romantic type usually, but it would be worth it for Hiroto. Besides, there was one more person she wanted to gift to, too.

It's a little past noon when Reina pokes her head out of the kitchen, calling,] Wendy.

(well, even though wendy is 100% the kind of person to condone skipping school (she'll make you into a ruffian yet, vida), and wendy has all but given up on school. she'll be going back if she ever goes home, anyway, why bother. she's always treated the kitchen as sort of an open place for all of her friends, giving ulvida a simple wave as she makes her way back to the kitchen.

she handles the front until a slow period hits, perfect timing for when ulvida pokes her head out to call her friend.) Sup, Vida?

[When Wendy approaches, Ulvida is smelling sweetly of, well, chocolate. Her hair is tied back out of the way in a rare high ponytail, bangs pinned back. She's borrowing one of the café's aprons to keep her clothes protected. But even then, she seems to be impeccably clean, which speaks volumes about how neat of a person she must be.

However, as collected as her appearance is, the look on her eyes say differently. There's a slightly flustered, nervous look to them as she stands straighter than she already usually does, walking up to Wendy with her hands behind her back. When she's standing right in front of her, though....

she pulls out a box, unwrapped but decorative enough to go without, a ribbon tied neatly and prettily around it with a tag attached addressed to Wendy herself.]

For you.

(while wendy wasn't exactly surprised to have ulvida smelling like sweets, she did widen her eyes just so in light of ulvida's temporary look. it's a passing thought of how cute she looks like this, but wendy knows better than to point out things like that, lest it make her self conscious or awkward.

but once the box is thrust in her face, her eyes widen more notably this time, but quickly replaced with a bright smile and arms wrapping around ulvida in a gratuitous and friendly embrace.) Thanks, Ulvida, this is really sweet of you!

[It's a new look for her, that's for sure. Around Gran, she hardly hid anything, but even Wendy for all that she liked her had been an absolute stranger. Nervousness, uncertainty -- emotions that made her feel like she could lose control over, she squashed down with a mighty fist. Even now, letting it show in front of Wendy was--

... not a bad idea, it turns out. At least for now. She watches as if in slow motion as Wendy's eyes widen, then she's attacked. Assaulted. In the most affectionate of ways, and she's a little grateful for how often Fumiko does this that she recognizes it as a hug before she thinks she's actually being attacked. The voice she lets out from the impact is... strange, but as Wendy squeezes around her she catches on to the fact that people in the store are watching this little outburst and feels her face start to warm up quickly.]

I-- uh--

H-Happy Valentine's.

(the people in the cafe barely give the two girls a passing glance as they go about their business, and wendy only holds on a few seconds longer before being able to tell that ulvida is, indeed, just a tad uncomfortable. she pulls away with a smile, a slight blush on her cheeks, but from happiness more than anything.

yeah. ulvida has easily reached the top of her best friends list after all this.) Seriously, this is really cool of you. Uh, sorry I don't have anything for you... we could hang out later and I can grab a present for you.

(because ulvida is a bestie and besties deserve good things!!!)

[Ulvida looks back at her with her face bright, too, cheeks slightly flushed (though not as obviously as Gran's cheeks would be with their paleness) and her hair only slightly disheveled from the sudden hug.

Her smile nearly matches Wendy's. A rare sight.]

You don't have to worry about that. This is something I just wanted to do for you, on my own.

(there's a playful yet gentle nudge at ulvida's comment, and she's surprised at her smile for all of a moment before swelling up that much more with joy.) Yeah, and this is something I wanna do for you, Vida!

[That nudge then gets a gentle swat from her before she puts the gift in Wendy's hands.]

I'd love to, but I don't want to make you rush. I have to meet up with Gran after he gets out of school.

(she giggles a little, at ulvida's returned show of affection, glad to see how far they've come in a short few months.

but her comment makes her think... before snapping her fingers with a twinkle in her eye.) How about I set up the cafe for you guys? Like a date after hours. It uh... can't be today, but how about tomorrow?

Ah-- um.

... Are you sure? I'm-- I have plans for today, anyway, but I think it would be nice.

Sure I'm sure! I mean hey, what kind of boss am i if I can't pull some strings for my friends? And I'll even promise not to eavesdrop from upstairs.

(real vote of confidence there.)

[Estellise had walked by the cafe a few times, but it looks especially different today. She was only vaguely aware that it was under new management, since when she's in Heropa she's usually busy running errands or visiting friends and doesn't have that much time to wander. In fact, she's running an errand right now.

Not being used to the new calendar, she's only vaguely cognizant of the significance of the holiday, but she's pretty adaptable, and edible craft foodstuffs have quickly become a reliable draw of her attention. She looks between the sign and the neatly wrapped packages for delivery she's carrying around in a huge tote bag, slightly torn. Well, maybe just one...?]

Ah...excuse me?

(wendy herself has been busy restocking the condiments for said food crafting, whipping out new bottles of sprinkles and fresh containers of icing, all in various shades of pink and red. the cookies specially for decorating come in different shapes, hearts or flowers, cutesy things like that. but there are also some simple circular ones for those who just want... well, something simpler.

she's just finished restocking and tying her hair back up when estellise enters, giving her a friendly smile and pointing to the... somewhat messy table.) Hey! You here for the Valentines cookies?

Would...that be okay? [Wow, she looked really really busy restocking everything. Estellise's eyes are totally not lighting up at all the items she's placing out.]

It...looks like it's been a very popular attraction today. [Is there a polite way to say, looks like you're barely keeping up with the mess? She's just going to keep her mouth shut in case that comes out the wrong way.]

Heh, yeah. (there's a slightly sheepish grin for all but a moment, replacing it with her usual calm and collected demeanor and a simple shrug.) A ton of younger kids were in here making cookies for friends, girlfriends, boyfriends. They kinda went nuts.

(at least none of them decided to draw dicks or anything in icing. what actually went on the cookies, though, she can't quite say. but a few simple wipes of a wet rag over the table, and it's nearly clean.) Each cookie is $1.50, but get six and it's $5.

Do you do events like this often? [Making and decorating cookies for friends seems like a totally normal, every-day activity to her, though there sure is a lot of red and pink.

She has to pause and think on whether or not she should get more - saving money! - since she didn't have that many people left to gift them to, these days... Even so, she can't really resist sweets.]

Ah...I'll try making six then. Do you have any shapes other than hearts?

Nah, usually I just throw a party for the holidays. (there is a slight pause, even if she doesn't consider this a holiday, it... technically sort of is.) But the lady who ran the cafe before me really liked doing stuff like this. Just... you know. Keeping the tradition going.

(it's the least she can do, after all. honor her memory and all that even if she isn't dead. wendy holds up a finger as she reaches behind the counter to pull out a tray of fresh cookies, perfectly ready for decorating.) I got hearts, circles, and diamonds. Pay afterwards, don't stress about it.

[Ken had only come here earlier to grab a quick, easy dinner. Japanese food sounded great today, and Wendy's company also sounded great. They weren't especially close but Ken appreciated her nonchalant attitude, the fact that she was kindhearted and caring underneath it, and that she seemed to enjoy engaging him in dumb gossip about his red-haired classmate and his romance. He learned more about Gran's love life from her than he did from the boy himself, he thinks.

But he arrived and there was that sign, and so he decides to stick around until after café hours. When he finds Wendy looking like she has a free moment, he calls her name to catch her attention.]

Is it, like... a birthday? Wendyversary?

(she and ken may not have been particularly close despite knowing each other for a year. but time doesn't really mean much in the way of some relationships, she's been best friends with tambry since they were children, and yet easily as close to the twins despite having only known them for a few months.

and while the time period may have been long but the bonding moments brief, she was more than proud to call ken amada a chill dude to hang out with. once he grabs her attention, she just points back to the banner behind her with a casual smile.) Sorta. My one year birthday here. It was... I dunno like a week ago?

[Ken follows her finger with his eyes, ears alert and listening to her explanation as his mouth is busy biting into one of those pizzas. He sure did grab the food without knowing exactly what the party was about, but this is Wendy. He had no worries about her finding that rude or anything. His response comes after the mouthful is swallowed.]

I didn't know you arrived in February! You shoulda told me; we could've done a joint party.

(she'd honestly be far more offended if he just left the food to sit there without indulging in it. she's already grabbing nachos and shoving them into her mouth with no care in the world. she's never been one for keeping up appearances, especially not around friends.) Dude, what? You came here in February, too?

Oh yeah.

[Give him a second, Wendy. There's a pause while he stuffs the rest of the first slice into his mouth, holding up a finger in a "hold on" sign until his mouth is cleared.]

Two years ago for me, though. I was eleven.

(she was more expecting him to just continue talking through a full mouth because that's what she does all the time.

but wendy is not everyone.) No kidding? How'd you survive for two years here?

(wendy you have a business.)

[ So this girl tried to make cookies and ... failed isn't even enough of a description for what happened. Let's not talk about it. So, coming across something like this was really a godsend because there was one person in particular that she was thinking about giving cookies too since she finally saw him again.

And being in the same dance group and all.

So she's heading over to the little side table with all the decorations, albeit a little nervously. But once she's there, she has no idea where to begin. What to do?! ]

(lucky for mai, that's exactly what this project was set up for. those who are too lazy, too busy, or too disastrous to even comprehend how to bake. but wendy has even come prepared to handle those with a lack of creativity as they decorate.

she slides up next to mai, gesturing down to the cookies in front of her and trying to help with her obvious hesitation.) Hey. Need some ideas? I've got a few examples you can look at.

[ Lack of creativity...or...lack of experience in this whole making something for someone that might be special but doesn't know it yet and she's not really up to telling him. You know, the usual teen nonsense. She glances towards Wendy with a slightly shy smile, different for her.

Usually Mai's really bright and outgoing. This is different for her. ] Is this the kind of thing that you would give to a friend? [ Friend ] I wouldn't want him to get the wrong idea, that's all. [ Or she might ]

(there's no judgment from wendy, not at mai's hesitation at what to do, or even what kind of possible "friend" she could have. at least, no visible judging, just mentally inquiring to herself about all the possibilities that. could have.

wendy cranes her neck to glance from mai's start of a cookie to the sheets in front of her, a hum of contemplation.) Depends. You mean strictly bros, or do you wanna date the dude?

[ Aaaaaaaaand bright tomato red she goes. She definitely wasn't expecting to have that kind of question asked straight out like that nor had she really considered what kind of relationship she would really have with him. ]

Well, we were in the same dance team and he's really nice to me. That's all. I haven't thought about whether he even has a girlfriend.

[ She has. He probably doesn't. She hasn't asked though. He might have one here in this new world. ]

Maybe I shouldn't give him a heard shaped cookie.

[ Although, hesitatingly reaching for it. ]

(so, this girl is either easily embarrassed or wears her heart on her sleeve... accidentally. ah, love. easily the most complicated and impossible emotion humans are forced to experience.

well, when it's romantic, at least. wendy taps her chin thoughtfully, carefully eyeing the decorum she's set out.) Well, you could always try, dude. I mean, my two best friends got locked in a closet and proposed, so, you know, it could be worse. You don't know if he has a girlfriend, right? So, just give him the cookies, and if he does, well, simple misunderstanding!

(followed by potential heartbreak, but wendy won't say that...)

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WENDYVERSARY and also valentines i guess

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2/14!

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Valentines! (hope this is okay!)

totally!!

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Valentine's

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