Someone's old and everyone needs to know.

[i_got_this]

Who: Anyone! This means YOU!
What: York's Over The Hill Party because he admitted to being fucking 40
When: Tonight!
Where: Ballroom!
Rating: PG-13 for language (South)

Although it was something of a last minute production, South was eager for the chance to rub in York's age a little. She'd felt at such a disadvantage being the baby of her little group, and once the opportunity presented itself for a little mischief she couldn't ignore it.

It had taken some organization and a call out to York's friends, but people who knew him (and even some who didn't) were willing to pitch in and help out.

Thus, South had put up a bunch of decorations, in addition to whatever some of the others brought in. She even had a special hat for the party Boy. Five had someone making a cake, Aradia was helping put up decorations, Reno was in charge of alcohol ... South was quite pleased with herself.

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Pre-Party

[i_got_this]

Setting up the hall, last minute preparations. Whether or not South talked to you, there's definitely something going on in here!

Food and Booze

[i_got_this]

Cake provided by Five (and friend), Booze provided by Reno, various snacks wished up via South!

[youfallback]

[Someone's got the birthday boy with her, right at the time she was told! And she's dressed to the nines. ]

[encryptedlock]

So what's this all about anywa--

[And then he sees the decorations. "Over the Hill", "40", "Old Man York".]

You have got to be fucking kidding me.

[But he doesn't sound upset, more just...surprised. Did they really make this for him?]

[demontobeloved]

[Alcohol. That's more like it. Cole's dropped in, mostly because he hasn't seen York in some time and, well, you kinda need to keep tabs on people who have a method of killing you...

Not that he's paranoid or anything. With Geoff gone, he's just touching base with people... With a glass of whiskey in one hand.]

God, I can't even remember my 40th birthday.

[Which is an odd thing to say when Cole looks late-30's.]

[i_got_this]

[Yeah, South's raising her eyebrows at that.]

Possible that's because you haven't had it yet?

[not_like_the_rest]

[She defiantly has a drink with her and a plate of snacks.]

[i_got_this]

Hey, I didn't know you knew York?

[jammin_with_ed]

[There's a very excited 13 year old raiding the food table and humming Happy Birthday]

[i_got_this]

Uh ... you know you're supposed to leave stuff for other people, right?

Mingling!

[i_got_this]

Know the guy? Just decided to wander in? Make the rounds an have fun!

[youfallback]

[And most of the time, Carolina's hanging back and letting the party go on around. Hey it's not her birthday; she doesn't have to be entertaining guests.]

[i_got_this]

[Technically it's not South's birthday either, but she is the host so she's ... sort of mingling. Drink in hand, she makes her way over to Carolina after a bit.]

Color me a little surprised you actually showed up.

[She looks ... pleased, though.]

[alias_savant]

Neal knows no one. Well, that's a lie, he knows Carolina and he knows South (vaguely) but he does not know the guest of honor.

In all honesty, this has never stopped him before.

He makes his way into the party, dressed in his usual suit and hat, and spends most of his time mingling through the people. He could do with meeting some new faces. It might keep him from going completely crazy while being stuck inside.

[youfallback]

Carolina's a bit surprised to see Neal here but more than glad for it. Sure, her team's around and York's friends are here, but it's almost nice to have someone who isn't ex-military in one way or another to talk to.

"Neal," she addresses him as she heads his way with a grin. "Didn't think I'd see you here."

And really, he looks pretty nice in his usual suit.

[i_got_this]

[South's got on a simple dress, giving a wave when she sees Neal.]

Hey man, you been getting your Vitamin D? [She walks up and gives him a playful punch in the arm.]

[encryptedlock]

[York is still looking a bit stunned, and someone has tossed a silly hat onto him. Come harass the old man!]

[demontobeloved]

Fitting.

[That voice comes from behind you, York.]

So. 40, huh?

[dontpatr0nizeme]

[Have a laughing Wash, York.] Nice hat, man.

Re: Mingling!

[traken_master]

The Master, mainly, was wondering what the occasion was. Evidently, a party was scheduled, but he wasn't sure why. The decorations all seemed to be poking fun at the idea of aging, but that told him very little. He wandered around, listening to snippets of conversation, trying to discover the purpose of this event.

[lonenoble]

[She totally knows the guys. Even though parties aren't her thing, she just had to show up anyway. Feel free to harass the Spartan.]

Party Games!

[i_got_this]

Walker Races, Seeing Eye Charts, and other appropriate games Are set off in a corner for anyone who's feeling a little festive!

[not_like_the_rest]

Let's get the walker race going! Who's in?

Presents!

[i_got_this]

A long table has been set up for presents! Forget something? Wish it up real quick, South won't tell!

[ardor]

[Kallen isn't too familiar with many of these people, so she decides to make her appearance brief. In actuality, she doesn't mind if she's able to slip in and out unnoticed. She's really only there to drop something off for York, whom she had met on occasion. Said something isn't even hers to give, but she doubts the original owner would mind at all. He'd even encourage it, she's sure.

The present is set down on the table with a light "clack" noise before she turns around to step out and let the soldiers have their celebrations.]