Omega19x: Ryou came in from work, holding a vase filled cream puffs on sticks. But not just any cream puffs on sticks - these were iced and decorated to look like flowers! "Hey, Malik! What do you think of these?"
ph33r my rod: Malik looked up at him then down at the flowerpuffs. "Hey, those are cute!"
Omega19x: "I made them for Isis!" Ryou smiled. "Did you pick up that gift you were going to?"
ph33r my rod: (( ...*has to actually think of something* XD Uhhh. ))
Omega19x: (she's YOUR character's sister)
ph33r my rod: (( Duh. :P *thinking* ))
ph33r my rod: Malik nodded, and picked up a gift bag. He rustled around in it for a couple of moments, then pulled out a pair of fluffy black slippers. "What do you think? There's a gift certificate for a nice spa treatment in there, too."
Omega19x: "...ooh, I bet she'll love that. Spas are so relaxing!"
ph33r my rod: "Yep. And if anyone, she needs it."
Omega19x: Ryou motioned to Malik. "Come on, let's get over to her house and surprise her with these gifts! I can't wait to see her face!"
ph33r my rod: Malik put the slippers bag in the bag and stood up. "Alrighty. I think she'll be pretty surprised, she never expects to get anything on her birthday."
Omega19x: "... that's not right. Everyone should get something for their birthday, even if it's just a little hug and a cream puff!"
Omega19x: Ryou opened up his car, and climbed in.
ph33r my rod: Malik shrugged, hopping in as well. "Well, you know how Isis is. Tries to give more than receive, and all."
Omega19x: "... yeah, we lived there for a while. That's a lot of giving."
Omega19x: Ryou made his way down the street, down to the coast, where Isis' house is.
ph33r my rod: Isis had only gotten home a short time ago, herself. The flower shop had been busy lately, since it was spring and all.
Omega19x: Ryou walked up to the door, with the big vase in his hands.
ph33r my rod: Isis answered the door and blinked at them for a moment, smiling. "Hello..."
Omega19x: "Hi Isis!" Ryou beamed.
ph33r my rod: Malik grinned at her. "We come bearing presents!"
ph33r my rod: She smiled back at them. "...you didn't have to do that."
Omega19x: "... we wanted to, Isis." Ryou smiled. "These flowerpuffs are for you."
ph33r my rod: "Thank you... really, I'm touched." Isis took the vase and motioned for them to step inside.
Omega19x: And they followed, of course.
ph33r my rod: Once she set the vase of flowerpuffs on the coffee table, Malik handed her his gift bag. "Here, this is for you too."
Omega19x: "We know you'll like it."
ph33r my rod: Isis took the bag and opened it, pulling out the fuzzy slippers. "...oh, these look comfy. And they're so soft, too." She looked back in the bag, finding the small gift card. "And a spa gift certificate too... thank you. Thank you both." Isis smiled brightly at them.
Omega19x: "... We just want to make sure you had a happy birthday."
ph33r my rod: She sat the bag down next to the vase, then gave both of them a light hug. "I have, thank you."
Omega19x: "did you get any other presents, Isis?"
ph33r my rod: "My coworkers treated me to lunch this afternoon, but other than that, just the gifts from you two."
Omega19x: "...Not even from your boyfriend?"
ph33r my rod: "Yeah, you'd think he'd at least do something for you."
ph33r my rod: Isis shook her head. "He's... been busy."
Omega19x: "... but it's your birthday..."
Omega19x: "I'm never too busy for Malik... even when it's not any particuarly special day." Ryou hugged his Malik.
ph33r my rod: Malik hugged him back. "I'm sure he'll turn up eventually. Better late than never, yeah?"
ph33r my rod: Isis nodded and smiled, but she did look a little sad about it. "Right..."
ph33r my rod: (( If she only knew. ))
Omega19x: (yeah...)
ph33r my rod: "It's okay, really. He's the head of a huge corporation, so..."
Omega19x: "... but... but you should be important to him too... He could at least send you cream puffs..."
ph33r my rod: "Well, I suppose, but I'm not worried... it's not like I've seen him lately."
Omega19x: "... still..." Ryou looked a bit sad at Isis' perdicament.
ph33r my rod: "Oh, I'll be fine. Really. I had a nice lunch today, and some lovely gifts from you two." She smiled, trying not to make it look too forced.
Omega19x: "... okay..."
ph33r my rod: (( ...*kicks window for not flashing* ))
ph33r my rod: Malik looked at her, knowing she wasn't really 'okay', but didn't press it. "Well, as long as you've had a good day, I guess..."
Omega19x: Ryou didn't really want to press the issue either. Isis was never one to want to talk, and he didn't want to make her sad on her birthday.
ph33r my rod: "I have." She reached down and plucked one of the flowerpuffs out of the vase. "Even the thought that you remembered it makes me happy."
Omega19x: "... they're real puffs. You can eat them." Ryou chipped in.
ph33r my rod: "...oh! I thought they were just for decoration." Isis looked at the flowerpuff for a moment, then took a bite out of it. "They're a good idea for spring."
Omega19x: "You got my first puff boquet!"
ph33r my rod: "Thank you. It's beautiful, and delicious too."
Omega19x: Ryou smiled.
ph33r my rod: Malik grinned at her too. "Happy birthday, Isis~"
Omega19x: But it was getting late.
ph33r my rod: "We'd better get going, I guess. You oughta take some time to relax tonight."
ph33r my rod: Isis nodded. "I will. Thank you."
Omega19x: "... Happy Birthday again, um... future sister in law..."
ph33r my rod: "Thank you both."
Omega19x: Ryou waved on his way out.
ph33r my rod: Isis waved back at them as they left, finishing off her flowerpuff.