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[OPEN] Eddie's Bday Bash
who: Eddie's friends + any party crashers!
what: A surprise party for Eddie Thawne's 30th birthday
when: forward dated a little to July 4th
where: A nice park not too far from the river
warnings: Spiked drinks, will add as needed
Cisco, Taako, and Yuri have all come together to throw Eddie a party for his 30th birthday!
The party has a chill, summer barbecue vibe; the list of invited guests was limited to people who are friends and coworkers of Eddie, but any characters are welcome to stop by and join in the fun. It takes place in a large park near to the river, with trees and a wide expanse of grass. There is a marquee set up, to protect the party-goers from the bright sun, and casual seating inside on blankets atop the grass. Since Yuri handled the decorations, there's a lot more leopard print than one would expect in this context. Like a lot more.
SURPRISE!
Cisco sent out the invitations went a week in advance, all the details included along with a particularly dire warning that if anyone blabbed to Eddie about even the existence of a party, Cisco would do horrible things to them with science as punishment. Somehow, remarkably (though likely not because of those threats), no one gives away the secret, which means that around 3PM everyone is waiting in the marquee for Taako to lure Eddie in. Cisco goes around, handing everyone party poppers with plenty of confetti and glitter and telling them to hush and get ready for the big moment!
FOOD
If Taako were catering this party for either himself or for someone who had given him free range, there would be a lot of delicate hors d'oeuvres and over the top cakes to feed a crowd of people, but he's managed to keep the theme and the person this party is for in mind, and gone for something a little more chill. The cake(s) is still fancy, as are the mini cakes to go with it, and he had a little fun with the macarons, because what's the point of being an amazing baker if he can't show off.
There are typical munchies set out on a table, although the chips and dips are all handmade rather than store bought, and the cheese and crackers came from a little deli that Taako is particularly fond of. The main event itself is a burger bar, with the assorted meat being cooked on a nearby barbeque by either Taako, or…. a floating set of tools that seem to be keeping a pretty good eye on things, when Taako is off doing whatever it is that he does when he isn't cooking. There's also an assortment of warm and cold salads, for anyone who's into that kind of thing.
There's not an overabundance of food, but it also never seems to look as though things are going to run out. Magic, bitches.
REFRESHMENTS (WITH A LITTLE EXTRA)
About an hour into the party, some mischievous guest takes it upon themselves to add a little something extra to the refreshments, just to make things interesting. But this isn’t your average slipping in a little bit of vodka in the punch on the sly situation. Instead, if your character drinks either of the following, they will feel the following effects:
The effects are cumulative, so if your character fixes themselves an Arnold Palmer, they will become both truthful AND fascinated. The effects last up to four hours.
SINGING & PRESENTS
At some point in the afternoon, everyone will gather around to make Eddie go through the process of blowing out candles on the big cake (Cisco allowed himself to be talked down from 30 individual candles to two candles, one with a 3 and one with an 0). Enthusiastic, hopefully not TOO off-key singing is highly encouraged.
After that, there is a table where anyone who brought a present will have left it by that point; anything, however little or small, however appropriate or inappropriate, is welcome.
DANCING & FIREWORKS
Who doesn’t love a bit of dancing? As the afternoon starts to fade into evening, partygoers who are inclined to shake their moneymakers can move out of the marquee to the small portable dance floor that has been set up on the grass. Nearby is a pretty cushy sound setup with plenty of speakers and Riverview’s own Otabek lending his talents as DJ.
Once sunset has faded and the sky is dark enough to properly appreciate it, a fireworks show has been prepared by Taako, to wrap the night up with a bang!
what: A surprise party for Eddie Thawne's 30th birthday
when: forward dated a little to July 4th
where: A nice park not too far from the river
warnings: Spiked drinks, will add as needed
Cisco, Taako, and Yuri have all come together to throw Eddie a party for his 30th birthday!
The party has a chill, summer barbecue vibe; the list of invited guests was limited to people who are friends and coworkers of Eddie, but any characters are welcome to stop by and join in the fun. It takes place in a large park near to the river, with trees and a wide expanse of grass. There is a marquee set up, to protect the party-goers from the bright sun, and casual seating inside on blankets atop the grass. Since Yuri handled the decorations, there's a lot more leopard print than one would expect in this context. Like a lot more.
SURPRISE!
Cisco sent out the invitations went a week in advance, all the details included along with a particularly dire warning that if anyone blabbed to Eddie about even the existence of a party, Cisco would do horrible things to them with science as punishment. Somehow, remarkably (though likely not because of those threats), no one gives away the secret, which means that around 3PM everyone is waiting in the marquee for Taako to lure Eddie in. Cisco goes around, handing everyone party poppers with plenty of confetti and glitter and telling them to hush and get ready for the big moment!
FOOD
If Taako were catering this party for either himself or for someone who had given him free range, there would be a lot of delicate hors d'oeuvres and over the top cakes to feed a crowd of people, but he's managed to keep the theme and the person this party is for in mind, and gone for something a little more chill. The cake(s) is still fancy, as are the mini cakes to go with it, and he had a little fun with the macarons, because what's the point of being an amazing baker if he can't show off.
There are typical munchies set out on a table, although the chips and dips are all handmade rather than store bought, and the cheese and crackers came from a little deli that Taako is particularly fond of. The main event itself is a burger bar, with the assorted meat being cooked on a nearby barbeque by either Taako, or…. a floating set of tools that seem to be keeping a pretty good eye on things, when Taako is off doing whatever it is that he does when he isn't cooking. There's also an assortment of warm and cold salads, for anyone who's into that kind of thing.
There's not an overabundance of food, but it also never seems to look as though things are going to run out. Magic, bitches.
REFRESHMENTS (WITH A LITTLE EXTRA)
About an hour into the party, some mischievous guest takes it upon themselves to add a little something extra to the refreshments, just to make things interesting. But this isn’t your average slipping in a little bit of vodka in the punch on the sly situation. Instead, if your character drinks either of the following, they will feel the following effects:
iced tea: anyone who drinks the iced tea will feel the effects of a mild truth potion. the effects do not compel the drinker to spill unrelated secrets, but are strong enough to prevent white lies and cause some pretty awkward social faux pas.
lemonade: anyone who drinks the lemonade will feel the effects of a mild fascination potion. this potion will cause the person who drinks it to become obsessed with an object, person, or phenomenon that they see or hear within the first two minutes after drinking it. this can encompass anything, so use your creativity – do they become suddenly enthralled with cake? a song that was playing from the dj station? with another partygoer’s shoes?
The effects are cumulative, so if your character fixes themselves an Arnold Palmer, they will become both truthful AND fascinated. The effects last up to four hours.
SINGING & PRESENTS
At some point in the afternoon, everyone will gather around to make Eddie go through the process of blowing out candles on the big cake (Cisco allowed himself to be talked down from 30 individual candles to two candles, one with a 3 and one with an 0). Enthusiastic, hopefully not TOO off-key singing is highly encouraged.
After that, there is a table where anyone who brought a present will have left it by that point; anything, however little or small, however appropriate or inappropriate, is welcome.
DANCING & FIREWORKS
Who doesn’t love a bit of dancing? As the afternoon starts to fade into evening, partygoers who are inclined to shake their moneymakers can move out of the marquee to the small portable dance floor that has been set up on the grass. Nearby is a pretty cushy sound setup with plenty of speakers and Riverview’s own Otabek lending his talents as DJ.
Once sunset has faded and the sky is dark enough to properly appreciate it, a fireworks show has been prepared by Taako, to wrap the night up with a bang!
open (mostly)
PRESENT! (FOR EDDIE)
DANCING (OPEN)
refreshments;
[John pours himself a tall cup, trying not to lean too much into the his space. John doesn't mean to be rude, but he's thirsty, and the iced tea looks like it would hit the spot. The young man's been standing in front of the beverage table for a while, looking at the ground. John's not sure what could catch his interest below knee level, but he looks all the same.
His eyes scan the carpet, the legs of the table, the young man's colourful sneakers, with their matching laces. John's wearing a pair of distressed leather chukka boots. Comfortable and functional. Nothing fancy, but he's not dressed to impress.
The suit, once it's back from the cleaners, will be staying in his closet for a while. The last place he'd wear it is around Eddie. He's already pushing his luck just by being here, but if someone's has to be making repairs, it really ought to be him.]
I like your shoes.
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That compliment shakes him out of his distraction, and he looks up, grinning as he says: ]
Thanks, they're actually my favorite pair. I worry sometimes about them being over the top, you know, but yolo, am I right?
[ Aaand that would be the truth serum, because even if he can be a little awkward at times, Cisco usually doesn't just launch into an explanation about all his various feelings about his footwear. But that train of thought is quickly cut off, as the smile drops from his face and is replaced by a look of recognition and then utter, dumbfounded shock. ]
Dude.
[ There's really no mistaking it. Sure, he's older, and there's the beard, but... ]
It's you.
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[John doesn't know if YOLO is a question, or a statement, but he's not about to ask. He already feels old, and out of place, as it is. Like an adult at a kid's birthday party, sipping wine out of a dixie cup. The dumbfounded expression on the kid's face when he gets a good look at John doesn't help.
Then there's the recognition, of something, or someone, and John sips his tea politely before responding. Giving himself time to think. His week-long bender hadn't exactly gone unnoticed. In the short time John had been 'feeling himself', the same self he'd tried to bury beneath his basement floor, he'd made quite a name for himself as an almost cop-killer and all around shit-disturber.
John doesn't remember all that happened, or just how many toes he'd stepped on, but if he owes the kid an apology, he'll give him one. The last thing he wants to do is cause a scene.]
Sorry, have we met?
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[ Cisco is flustered. Genuinely star-struck and embarrassed by his own behavior but not quite sure how to rectify it. Normally, he manages to avoid the more awful stereotypes of the socially-awkward nerd who doesn't know how to interact with people. But evidently all it takes to throw a wrench in that is for him to come unexpectedly face to face with Keanu Reeves (or so he thinks). ]
But I love your movies. Like, soooo much. I think I've watched Bill and Ted maybe fifty times, which is actually pretty pathetic when I think about it, annnnnd you look like you've got no idea what I'm talking about.
[ Because there is no mistaking the fact that the look on the man's face is way more confusion than "oh no a fan". ]
present;
When Cisco catches his eye and waves him over, Eddie blinks, but goes right away, head tilted curiously as he looks at Cisco, and then at the animal carrier over his shoulder. It's impossible not to figure out what the carrier is for, and as he comes closer, he can see black fur and big bright eyes, and well, what's inside becomes immediately obvious. What Eddie doesn't immediately get is that it might be a present.]
Oh my god.
[His voice is pitched a little quiet, gentle, because he doesn't want to alarm the kitten, but it's obvious how pleased he is. Eyes bright, smile warm, he crouches down and lifts a hand so he can brush a finger against the mesh door of the carrier.]
I didn't know you were getting a kitten!
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It's not my birthday, Eddie.
[ The little cat is black all over - all its fur, its nose, everything except its round yellowish-green eyes, and a little pink mouth that opens when when it meows again, pressing its nose to the mesh to sniff at what was going on outside its little carrier. ]
He followed me back to the apartment about a week ago, and I thought, you know, it's perfect! Eddie's got a track record of taking in strays, and this little dude needs a home.
[ There's a touch of self-deprecation in the way he says it; clearly the other stray that Eddie has taken in is Cisco, himself. ]
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Really? You got me a kitten for my birthday? Oh my god, look at it, it's so cute. I love black kittens.
[Almost immediately, Eddie is unzipping the front of the carrier, gently reaching a hand in so the kitten can sniff it, cautiously, and then he picks it up. The tiny animal is small enough it can sit between his palms and cupped fingers comfortably, and Eddie gently brings it up to his face while it keeps mewing, soft and high-pitched.]
Hey there, little guy.
[It's soft, gentle, and Eddie leans in, gently brushes his nose against the kitten's, and feels a tiny sandpaper lick against the tip of his own in return. He also feels the dig of razor-sharp, nervous little claws into his hand. Chuckling softly, he pulls the kitten in against his chest so it feels more secure, and those claws dig into the front of his shirt as the kitten makes more little mews.]
I guess you're right. But, you know, I like to take care of anyone who needs to feel safe and loved. Yuri. You. This little, perfect creature. Do you know if it's a girl or a boy?
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I don't know, I like to think he got himself for you and I'm just working as the middleman.
[ Cisco holds the carrier steady as Eddie unzips it, watches as he scoops the kitten into his hands to hold it. And he watches in grinning, giddy delight as Eddie brings it right up to his face and starts speaking to it in a gentle, ever so slightly babyish voice. It's the same voice he's overheard Eddie use when he thinks no one is within earshot and he's talking to Yuri's cat. It's the voice that tells Cisco beyond a shadow of a doubt that Eddie is going to love this tiny animal and take good care of it. ]
The vet said it's a boy. He's been living there until today, he got all his shots, and flea stuff and whatever, and they said they'd keep him cozy until today.
[ The kitten looks very small, held in Eddie's hands against his chest, but it is not wriggling any more. And despite its tiny size, Cisco can actually hear... ]
Is he purring?
[ He'd known the kitten was affectionate, after it had rubbed itself about three dozen times around his ankles about 2 minutes after it first saw him, but this seems like something even more. ]
He totally loves you.
[ And why wouldn't he? ]
He hasn't got a name yet. There was no collar or anything like that, I'm pretty sure he was just feral, and I thought you should pick it.
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The tiny kitten cuddles up between his collarbone and his palms and he can feel the moment it starts to purr, pressing its head against the heat of his body through his shirt. Something inside Eddie completely melts, and he tilts his head down to make a soft murmuring noise into the kitten's fur, his body rocking slightly, instinctively.]
Mmm, no way, Cisco. You don't get to dodge taking credit for getting me the best birthday present ever. And aww, it's a little boy...
[Lifting the kitten a little, he nuzzles into its fur again, inhaling the scent of it, smiling broadly.]
I love him back. [Gently, he cradles the kitten back against his chest, grinning broadly at Cisco.]
Wow, I'm surprised you didn't take the opportunity to name him. I'm awful at names. I'd probably name him Shadow.
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And it's good, to watch Eddie murmuring into the fur between the kitten's huge ears. Eddie's only mentioned it once or twice, but Cisco knows that he misses Central City, and the life he'd had there. He knows that Eddie had had a pet cat, and that's just one of the pieces of the life he can't ever get back. ]
It was a feat of self-restraint, lemme tell you.
[ Cisco is grinning from ear to ear, hiding it as well as he can behind his hands, but it shows nonetheless. ]
I think Shadow's a great name.
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He blows a quiet raspberry into the fur at the kitten's forehead, laughs in soft amazement at the offended 'mew' he gets in response, while the kitten keeps purring. It's so nice, warm and fragile with soft fur and a delicate high-pitched voice, tender little paws.]
What would you name it?
[Blue eyes lift from the kitten for a few moments to catch Cisco's eyes, and he smiles a bit.]
I mean, I like Shadow even though I know it's really, really basic, but I'm just curious.
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Eddie looks up right after Cisco takes the picture, and he feels embarrassed, flustered. He should have asked first, he thinks. Or resisted the urge entirely. Was it weird, to take a picture? He hadn't thought it was weird, but now he is second-guessing himself. Hastily, he shoves the phone into his pocket and crosses his arms. ]
Hmm. Probably Inigo Montoya. Or, like, Einstein.
[ Cisco has a very specific way of naming pets, as opposed to naming metahumans. ]
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And this kitten? The most adorable kitten ever born, as far as Eddie's concerned. Gently, he lifts it while it squirms and mews at him, climbing over his hand, and holds it against his chest when it wriggles enough that he's worried he'll drop it.]
Inigo Montoya? That one went over my head. Einstein is really cute though.
[Ducking his head, he speaks softly, voice pitched like he's talking to a baby.]
Are you smart enough to be Einstein though? Hmmm?
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[ But when Eddie doesn't drop a 'just kidding' or grin at him in a knowing manner, Cisco's jaw drops. No. There's no way. There's just no way... ]
Eddie. Eddie. Please tell me you've seen The Princess Bride before.
[ Maybe it had just been a while and he had somehow managed to forget one of the most iconic character names in modern pop culture. Somehow. ]
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I think I've heard of it? But no, I haven't.
[Eddie shifts the kitten in his grasp - the baby is getting sleepy, and so he tucks him into the crook of his neck, under his chin.]
Let me guess. We're gonna watch it together?
[He says it with a smile, teasing gently but actually pleased at the thought of watching a movie with Cisco.]
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[ Cisco sees the kitten yawning and blinking slower, too, and lowers his voice a little, though the enthusiasm and affectionate mock-outrage are still there even in his hushed tones. ]
I can't believe you've never seen my favorite movie. Of all time! What kind of neglectful friend am I? Like... how could I not know? Hell, I think even Taako has seen that one already!
[ There's a certain degree of presumption in this - that Eddie didn't have other afterparty plans already. There are probably cooler, more glamorous things he could be doing. Going out and hitting a club, or something like that. But somehow, Cisco thinks he maybe doesn't have plans. Just like he hadn't reminded anyone about his birthday or tried to make any plans for it himself. If Cisco hadn't remembered it, and prodded Yuri and Taako into helping him, would Eddie have even mentioned it to anybody? ]
Seems like Shadow's gettin' pretty worn out, how about I take him back over to the vet for the rest of the party, and we can pick him up and bring him home when we're done?
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[Eddie's eyes go a little wide at that, and he's suddenly grinning a bit. Fireworks. For his birthday. When he was little, he'd always pretended that the fireworks were for him, and even if he'd grown out of that a long time ago, it's a bit thrilling to know that there are going to be fireworks later, and they will be for him. Only for him. There's no America here to celebrate.
Glancing down at the kitten, he tries to hide his face a bit because his cheeks are pink with embarrassment over how pleased the idea of fireworks made him. When Cisco suggests they hang out to watch Princess Bride with Shadow after the party, though, he lifts his head and smiles.]
Oh, wow, yeah, I really want to do that. Maybe just you and me and maybe Taako or Yuri. I just kind of want my closest people there when I'm all tired and partied out.
[A warm smile, and he glances down when Cisco mentions Shadow's getting worn out.]
I'll come with you.
[Together, they go drop Shadow off at the vet again for some babysitting, and head back to the party. It's a great night, and everything is perfect, a lot more than Eddie was expecting honestly, and at the end of the night, he and Cisco connect again, Taako tags along, and they all head home with Shadow. A half hour later and he and Cisco and Taako are settled on the couch and the movie is on, and Eddie is engrossed. About 10 minutes in, Taako drifts off with his head against Eddie's shoulder and Shadow on his lap.]
Wow. I did not know this movie was like this...
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[ Cisco asks it quietly - there are a sleeping elf and a sleeping kitten to consider, after all. But he's glad that Eddie is still awake, and actually paying attention to the film, and enjoying it. There was no pain quite like trying to show someone a film that he loved, and for them to be hardly paying attention the whole time. But Eddie seems actually engrossed, and Cisco is having a good time re-experiencing it through his eyes.
Cisco is quite comfortable, tucked into his corner of the sofa, cross-legged and hugging one of the giant pillows that lives there. It feels... domestic. Relaxed. Like this is a place he really lives, not just Eddie's apartment that he is crashing in for a little while. ]
You know I could probably recite every line of this, right?
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[A little smile, and he glances over as he feels a slight stirring next to him, as Shadow stands up on wobbly legs and wanders over to Eddie's lap, pressing his little head against Eddie's belly and then dropping into a curled up little ball, yawning with his mouth open wide and pink, showing his needle-sharp little teeth. Eddie smiles down at the kitten in open, raw adoration for a moment before glancing back up at the TV.
And it's true. This feels nice. The two of them sitting here hanging out, watching a movie, and with Taako draped against his side, warm and comfortable, a kitten on his lap. It feels like a home, and that's all Eddie really wants.]
Really? Go, go, do it.
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[ He watches Shadow walking across Eddie, a little clumsy but completely comfortable with him and already happy to plop herself down in his lap like she owned it. From the way he's beaming down at her, waves of happiness practically radiating off of him, Eddie would probably be okay with that ownership. ]
For real?
[ Eddie's got to be kidding. No one actually enjoys it when the nerd in the room starts reciting the lines along with the film. But there Eddie is, looking bright-eyed and expectant. So, with a little shrug (no accounting for taste), Cisco starts to quote the movie, hitting the right marks for the lines and getting them word for word. He still does it in a low voice, fairly monotone at first, but with a little bit more flair in the delivery when Eddie doesn't immediately tell him to put a sock in it.
He stops after a minute or two of dialogue, grinning, feeling oddly pleased with the whole situation. ]
I watched this all the time when I was a kid.
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[He says it with a little grin, his eyes flicking back down to the kitten curled up into a tiny ball on his lap. Gently, he rests his palm against Shadow's back, cupping around him, and the kitten leans against it, a warm purr starting up, strong enough that Eddie can feel it in his palm.
It's weird, how suddenly things feel a lot more okay, with the kitten in his lap and Cisco reciting lines along with the movie, his brows rising and falling, and Taako snoozing against his side. As Cisco's voice gets more animated, Eddie's smile gets bigger and bigger, and then he laughs softly when Cisco finishes.]
Man, that's amazing. I can see why you would, though. I really like it so far.
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[ Cisco is careful not to talk over any important bits of the movie, so it's about a quarter of an hour later when he speaks next, during a short space when he knows there is no dialogue to miss. ]
You're gettin' a real workout as a pillow over there. [ He laughs softly, nodding between the now-sleeping kitten and Taako. ] If you need anything just lemme know and I'll go get it for you.
[ It's nice, though, seeing Eddie so happy at the end of his birthday. The party had been a success, and Cisco is still basking in that. Another few minutes pass before he proposes, spontaneously: ]
We could make this a thing you know? Like, a movie night. Have a few people over, watch some of the many many classic movies that you obviously missed out on. Or just the two of us, if nobody's into it. Gotta get you caught up so you get my jokes, one way or another.
[ He thinks about leaving off the thing that he wants to say next, but in the end he figures, might as well be honest. ]
I mean, I used to have movie nights with Dr. Wells, so doing that but with some non-psychos would be, like, a big step up.
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[It seems pretty great already, as far as he's concerned, but when it comes to anything connected with science or pop culture, he's more than willing to trust Cisco's judgement. And Cisco doesn't steer him wrong - he's totally right, and the movie does just get better. By the time Cisco leans over and says that he's getting a real workout as a pillow, Eddie is grinning, and he huffs a soft, barely-verbal laugh, smiling over at Cisco.]
Yeah. But thankfully I like getting a workout as a pillow way more than I like getting a workout in the gym.
[He says it with a little wink, and then tilts his head back when Cisco says they could make this a thing. Humming out an affirmative noise in his throat, he's going over which people he'd like to invite, if they were going to do that. And then Cisco mentions that he used to have movie nights with Dr. Wells, and that it would be a step up to do it with sane people. Turning his head and looking over at Cisco, he keeps his smile in place.]
I would absolutely love to have movie nights with you. Yuri could be invited, and Taako, maybe Bryn? Taako's good friends with her. I'm sure you have a couple people who'd like to come, and I really, really need my pop culture vocab improved, that's for sure.
[A little pause, and then he offers Cisco another smile, a bit more gentle this time.]
Unless you'd rather do it just the two of us. I'm fine with that too.
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[ He says it lightly, mimicking the cadence that might be heard in a TV ad for granola or something like that. He reaches over, very carefully, to pet between Shadow's ears, which seem absurdly big on his tiny kitten head. Cisco can hear the tiny thing's purring get just a bit louder, and his heart absolutely soars. Nice to be appreciated. ]
Could just make it a standing invite, whoever wants to show up for a certain movie can?
[ And it feels... good. Sitting together, making plans like this. Thinking about the future. Before he'd gotten truth-whammied, it hadn't actually occurred to Cisco, just how much of his fervor over getting the party just right was about his desire not to let Eddie spend the day thinking about the past, and everything he'd lost. He'd wanted Eddie thinking about the future, about the life he's building here. So this - coming up with ideas for fun things they can do together in the future? This feels right.
They watch the movie a little while longer without talking much. Cisco gets caught in a bit of a giggling spiral when the film reaches the ROUSes, because Eddie's reaction was just too priceless, and he was trying to laugh quietly and not wake anyone up, but that somehow made things that much funnier.
Once things calm down a little, Cisco wipes the tears of laughter from his eyes and says: ]
You know, you could pull off a pretty dope Westley costume if you ever wanted to.
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