1st Nap

[nrgsvr]

[Great Hall]
Mayu is sitting at the Ravenclaw table, enjoying an easy to consume meal, when an owl drops a red envelope in front of him. He tries to ignore it, but another student tells informs him about the tendency for howlers to explode. That student opens it for him. The loud, booming voice of his father is heard throughout the Great Hall.

"Mayu! Happy Birthday!

Why haven't you texted me? A letter is so old fashioned. Don't worry about not having cool powers yet. I'm sure you'll get awesome special moves with training! Show me when you come home!
"

There's a moment of shock before Mayu lowers his head to the table. How does his dad even know about howlers?

[Ravenclaw Common Room]

Mayu's older brother made and sent a lot of cupcakes. He isn't sure how he managed to mail them, but he's willing to share.

Comments

[Great Hall]

[strength_of_heart]

[Loud excited giggles erupt from the table behind him.]

That's awesome! It's your birthday? We should have a party.

[Great Hall]

[nrgsvr]

[ Mayu nods, then shrugs.]

If you want.

[ He would rather just spend the day sleeping. His birthday isn't a big deal, despite his father wanting to announce it to the school.]

[Great Hall]

[strength_of_heart]

Well, what kind of cake do you like?

[She smiles at him with a warm glow.]

[Great Hall]

[nrgsvr]

No preference.

[ He mostly likes food that's easy to eat.]

[Great Hall]

[strength_of_heart]

Then chocolate it is!

[Because she likes chocolate.]

Now we just need party hats and streamers... who do you want to invite?

[Great Hall]

[nrgsvr]

Okay.

[ He doesn't really care. None of his friends from home are around, and he hasn't really bonded with anyone in Hogwarts.]

Anyone who wants to come.

[Great Hall]

[strength_of_heart]

Then we'll have it here! I'll get the cake!

[Hikaru considers them friends but then she considers most her friend.]

I think I need to ask someone for it...

[Great Hall]

[nrgsvr]

Convenient.

[ Hikaru is easy to make friends with.]

I don't know who.

[Great Hall]

[strength_of_heart]

[She smiles brightly.]

You tell people it's here, anyone who's passing by and I'll go ask for a birthday cake!!

[Clearly this is a good plan.]

I'll be right back!!

[Without much more waring Hikaru is running off.]

[Ravenclaw Common Room]

[unbridledtiger]

[Seth looks down at the cupcakes curiously.]

I heard the letter in the hall. Is this because of that?

[He's never celebrated his birthday and while he understands the practice he doesn't really get the traditions. They've changed so much.]

[Ravenclaw Common Room]

[nrgsvr]

[ Mayu nods, and offers some to Seth.]

They're good. Older brother made them.

[Ravenclaw Common Room]

[unbridledtiger]

[He takes one curiously.]

Sounds like you have a nice family.

[Ravenclaw Common Room]

[nrgsvr]

[ His brother is awesome at baking.]

They're great.

[ His family is a bit quirky but loving.]

[Ravenclaw Common Room]

[unbridledtiger]

What are they like?

[Seth can't relate because he doesn't have a family.]