http://worldsrunnerup.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] worldsrunnerup.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] badfic_manor2010-12-13 12:19 pm

42nd Blast || Mello || [Accidental Video]

[There's a calender on the wall of M&M's apartment, one that probably came with the place as the image on top is one of a sappy Norman Rockwell knock-off. A boy and a dog playing under a Christmas tree. Mello is staring at the date however. December 13th.

His birthday.

There are so many reasons why this seems surreal. For one his 20th birthday was less than eight months ago, it had been the summer at the Manor but January in his world, so the idea that it was his 21st makes it seem unreal. Second, thanks to B's handy eyes he now knows he won't actually make it this far. Five minutes from the time he was transported here he will die.

It feels almost like a play. It can't really be his birthday, right? But there it is, printed in front of him. Mello sighs and pulls the calender off the wall. He really doesn't want to deal with his birthday right now.]

[In Person]

[identity profile] gamer-anon.livejournal.com 2010-12-17 12:45 am (UTC)(link)
Don't ya wanna see where I put the bow?

[Video, PRIVATE]

[identity profile] hunch-ofjustice.livejournal.com 2010-12-17 07:14 am (UTC)(link)
Time is difficult to keep track of here.

[identity profile] b-isforbetter.livejournal.com 2010-12-17 02:53 pm (UTC)(link)
[B waits for a moment before he is sure that all movement in the room has stopped.]

Let me in, Mihael Keehl. I won't hurt you; you do not need a gun.

[Video, PRIVATE]

[identity profile] hunch-ofjustice.livejournal.com 2010-12-19 05:32 am (UTC)(link)
I see.

[...]

Should I also get a card?

[Hallmark has some great ones. B|]

[In Person]

[identity profile] gamer-anon.livejournal.com 2010-12-19 06:32 pm (UTC)(link)
[Matt chuckles softly as he falls down onto the bed.]

Now this is more like a birthday...

[Yeah. His.]

[Video, PRIVATE]

[identity profile] hunch-ofjustice.livejournal.com 2010-12-20 11:43 pm (UTC)(link)
But I would like to.

[His version of an apology, maybe. For the bitch slapping. Although Mello deserved that.]

[identity profile] b-isforbetter.livejournal.com 2010-12-21 05:43 am (UTC)(link)
Because you can't win, otherwise.

[identity profile] b-isforbetter.livejournal.com 2010-12-21 10:31 pm (UTC)(link)
[A low giggle.]

Would you really jump to that conclusion? What if, by refusing to listen to me, you were forcing yourself to lose a battle?

[Video, PRIVATE]

[identity profile] hunch-ofjustice.livejournal.com 2010-12-22 04:32 am (UTC)(link)
[Oh good. The hint of a smile is encouraging.]

You are welcome.

[Video, PRIVATE]

[identity profile] hunch-ofjustice.livejournal.com 2010-12-22 05:18 am (UTC)(link)
[Huh. Why didn't you say so.]

Yes.

You pick. [It is his birthday.]

[identity profile] b-isforbetter.livejournal.com 2010-12-23 07:54 am (UTC)(link)
That is another incorrect conclusion, Mihael Keehl. In fact, I have the upper hand. I would like to give you a gift to bring us to an even playing field.

[Video, PRIVATE]

[identity profile] hunch-ofjustice.livejournal.com 2010-12-24 12:46 am (UTC)(link)
...

It does sound like I might.

[He and the Scarf will be there.]

[identity profile] b-isforbetter.livejournal.com 2010-12-29 05:22 pm (UTC)(link)
I have a birthday present for you, Mihael Keehl. Something that will aid you in the coming weeks, if you care to look into it. Who knows? Perhaps you can stop a murder before it happens.

[identity profile] b-isforbetter.livejournal.com 2011-01-02 10:26 pm (UTC)(link)
It is a common tradition for the gift-giver to watch the recipient open and discover the gift, for the social goal of sharing an experience of joy.

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