And It's Way Nicer This Year Too

[save_us_alice]

Oh yes, you know the drill. Birthday times for Alice! We've got blue and white streamers held up with little cardboard Vorpal Blades, and a splash of red confetti across the tables and floor. The jukebox is on too, and playing a medley from both the original game and "Alice: Madness Returns" -- because while this Alice may be from the first game only, she still likes her sequel. Come, eat, drink, and be merry!

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[flightattendantguy]

Simon's the first up, with a grin and a small package wrapped in bright blue. "Happy birthday, Alice! I'm sort of paying back your gift to me."

[misslucysleeches]

Lucy's up next, bearing another little box in bright green. "I think you'll like this -- I may have gotten inspiration from Butterfly Boy's tumblr," she says, nodding at their local science-obsessed Victor.

[secundus_cast]

As Butterfly Boy steps up, Doc, Marty, and Alice from Secundus appear at the door. "Hey! Have we missed the gift-giving?" Marty asks.

"I was just about to give my gift to Save Us," Butterfly Boy tells them, then presents his present, wrapped in copper-colored paper. "I think you'll enjoy this."

[forgotten_vows]

Forgotten Vows decides to step up next, carrying a long, thin present wrapped in dark blue. "Happy birthday, Alice," he says, handing it to her. "I do hope you like it."

[deadgirlslikeme]

DG-Victor is the last to come up, and he's hauling along a rather flat, rectangular present. He also looks a little more tired than normal. "Happy birthday, love," he says, setting it down on the table. "I'm afraid it's a bit last-minute, but I hope you'll like it nonetheless."

[8docs_n_1victor]

There's the usual chaos as the muses come tromping in, with everyone waving hi to everyone else. "Happy birthday, Alice!" Tie-Twister Victor says with a bright smile, handing her a large box on par with the one she and Butterfly Boy gave Secundus Alice. "We do hope you like it."

[alienlisa]

AL and the guys pop in, fashionably late as per usual.

"May the Fourth Be With You, everyone!" says AL. "And happy birthday assembled Alices."