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[erodingearth]

Welcome to the New Feathers. I hope everyone's settling in all right. Things have been peaceful lately, and it's better than landing in Luceti in the middle of an experiment. I'm Terra, and I've been here for half a year now.

[...Stating it aloud like that just makes him feel old. But he sets out making the filter he's been practicing since Frederic showed it to him.]

[Filtered away from Ven and Vanitas / 70% 75% 85% 94% unhackable]

I'd like to ask for some help from Ven's friends. You might also know him as "Ventus." Ven's been here a lot longer than me, and I'm pretty sure he hasn't had a chance to celebrate his birthday at all. There were plans for a surprise party, but things just ... kept happening. [The draft. Aqua's second disappearance. And now Kohan had ran off with little more than a note. There's a noticeable pause in the message before Terra continues.] I'd appreciate any help.

[...] And if someone could help me fix my filter, that would be great, too.


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[If anyone wants to catch him after his post, he can be found shopping in the plaza. Someone's gotta do the grocery shopping.]

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[soracles.livejournal.com]

I can try to fix it for you.

[he's probably not the best candidate for this, but in Sora's defense, he's gotten a lot better at learning how to filter his messages airtight.]

But what kind of help with a party are you looking for, Terra? I'm willing to do anything you need.

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[erodingearth]

I still need more practice with the filters. Goes to show how much I use these journals.

[But really, if Sora could even increase that filter by one percent, Terra would appreciate it.]

We were originally thinking of finding some place other than the house to have the surprise party, depending on how big the party got. Friends would need to be invited, and Aqua was going to handle baking the cake. [But Aqua was gone now.] Of course, Ven can't learn about this.

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[oda-hates-me.livejournal.com]

[Ventus, huh... well, Sanji has a few issues with Ventus as the moment - namely his handling of a certain Vanitas bastard - but the guy's a good kid, all the same]

If you need any help with the food, I can handle that much.

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[erodingearth]

[Oh, if only they could trade notes on that particular issue...]

Thanks, I appreciate it. I hadn't given much thought on the food beyond cake and ice cream. [He wasn't used to putting together parties, even after helping with some events in Luceti.]

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[toujoursfluer.livejournal.com]

What happens during the middle of an experiment?

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[erodingearth]

The village is just ... much more chaotic. I haven't heard of New Feathers showing up in the middle of experiments, but I know they can disappear during them. It wouldn't surprise me if it's happened before.

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[perplexme]

...does Ven even like surprises?

Also take my advice and don't let Sora try to fix your filter for you.

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[erodingearth]

Good surprises, sure. He'll definitely like this one, if it's pulled off right.

[...?] Hm? Why not?

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[meteorical]

Has it really been that long around? I can't believe that.

What sort of plans did you have prior to everything happening around here?

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[erodingearth]

You and the others have been here longer, too. Strange, isn't it?

Plans? [Did he really have plans at the time?] I was going to head back home. Or, at least, I felt like I could go back home after I was finished with my mission.

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[arcanaxxii.livejournal.com]

E-eh? His birthday passed already!? Mind if I ask you when it was?

. . . And ah! I'd love to help out for it, if you'll allow me. I think I might be able to bump that filter up a bit, but by all means, I'm not an expert in any way.

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[erodingearth]

Yeah, it passed awhile ago now -- back when the draft was taking place. [And it wasn't technically his birthday, but it was still a special celebration date for Ven and them.]

I'd be happy with any help I can get. I don't really plan parties. [There were only the four of them in the Land of Departure, and even then Aqua handled most of those details. He just usually had to find Ven a gift.]

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[refinedmaestro.livejournal.com]

Terra, if you are need of help with music or anything...please do let me know.

And if you need me to fix your filter, I can.

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[erodingearth]

Thanks, Mr. Frederic. I didn't even think anything like music. [Goes to show how great his party-planning skills are.] Is there music specific for birthday parties?

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[piggybabe.livejournal.com]

Half a year, huh... That's a really long time.

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[erodingearth]

It is. It's hard to believe how long some people end up trapped here.

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[de_bel_survivor]

I'd like to help out for his birthday.

And I can bump up your filter a little. [By about 10-20%]

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[erodingearth]

That's great. [A pause.] ...I guess it goes without saying that his friends are invited to this party. I should have mentioned that. [Sigh. Whoops.]

I'd appreciate it. I don't usually use these filters.

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[talontrot]

Hey, Spiky's birthday's coming up? We'd better throw him the best darn party ever, then! And it won't be the best darn party unless I'm there!

[... You're going to have your hands full with this one, Terra. Sorry.]

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[erodingearth]

[It's a good thing Terra's ... Terra.] And you're invited, of course. Looks like this will be a big party.

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[mischiefbreeder]

...The derpy lad's birthday's comin' up?

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[erodingearth]

Derpy lad? [What, Gold?]

It passed during the draft. There's been delays since then.

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[generalflirt]

Tell me a gift for him that isn't XX and I'll be all over it! Ven-kun might not like if I used my skills for him.

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[erodingearth]

XX? [...] Yeah, he might not appreciate that.

He likes games, books about other worlds. Astronomy. [But really, Ven would like just anything his friends got him. Get him a pet rock and he'd cherish it.]

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[stilldontgotit.livejournal.com]

[Goin' for a walk, just goin' for a walk. No time to talk, goin' for a-- Oh hey, it's Terra!

Yeah, Riku's gonna approach him right about now.]

Looks like you've got your hands full.

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[erodingearth]

[He makes a faint amused sound at Riku's comment, adjusting his hold on his grocery bags.]

It's not too bad. Going somewhere?

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[flaring]

Ven's birthday, huh. [A beat.] What'd all you need help with?

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[erodingearth]

[Huh. Has he met this guy before? ...Then again, he hasn't met all of Ven's friends, so this shouldn't be a surprise.] At this point, I think we're down to choosing types of food. Is there anything you'd like?