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[bit_impossible]

[in some parts of the world and the universe, it is July 25th. for a Time Lord, it is always July 25th somewhere at some time (as well as many other days if we really wish to get complicated and pedantic), and today is no exception. now, the Doctor isn't always on-time; in fact, he often misses things nine times out of ten, so when he actually does manage to turn up on-time, well, one can assume he just got lucky.]

[but even before that odd fairy tale business where he met a creature almost as chatty as him (but with phenomenal cosmic powers contained in a space that DEFINITELY wasn't bigger on the inside than the outside), he's been planning something special for Oliver. he figures he owes it to his travelling companion; he's able to do plenty for Harriet when they're on Earth, but not Oliver. and anyway, he's missed...well, a good number of birthdays, though for his friend it hasn't been that many (or so the Doctor thinks. he's not too good keeping track of that sort of thing in the first place.)]

[so! for the past hour or so, the Doctor threw a giant sheet over the entire building to hide the inside from view from wandering eyes. granted, he's also dashed outside a number of times, making several trips back and forth to the kitchen with a tea trolley he brought from the TARDIS, but once that hour is up, he runs back outside and tears the cloth off! nothing has been done to the outside of the building, of course, but inside, there are tables covered with all sorts of foods from lord knows where; multi-coloured drinks containing all sorts of alcohol have been poured into glasses all along the bar; and a special tap has been installed just for the occasion carrying Oliver's favourite beer from Birmingham. all sorts of party decorations have been thrown onto the walls, like tiny lights that blink in time with music, blue flames that flicker rhythmically like a metronome and maintain a steady, comfortable temperature in the room no matter how many people are in it, and paper streamers that smell like strawberries.]

[and, because the Doctor loves them so much and he figures Oliver would as well despite it being only a Christmas tradition, there is an entire table of Christmas crackers set below a glowing sign that reads: "Happy Birthday Ollie!".]

[with everything all set, he grins, proudly surveying his work, and slaps a sign on bar door that reads, "Everyone is welcome! Come join the fun!", and then runs off to find Oliver, who should be wandering about somewhere nearby.]


[ooc: This is a party post! So go ahead and mingle with one another, chat with Ten (at any point in the party; doesn't have to be after the bar reveal!), and/or give the birthday boy some birthday spankings! (Or offer him a toast for his continued health and a year free from dying a horrible Plane death. Whatever strikes your fancy~) But mainly, have fun! That's what birthday celebrations are for~]

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[oliverplus]

[Oliver is wandering the forest when he hears the sound of footsteps and breaking twigs that implies someone else is nearby. stopping and turning around, he catches sight of--well, he's not sure entirely, but the hair certainly looked familiar]

Doctor! [waves] Is that you?

[ooc: He'll be at the party soon, ready for jumping off threads from there. Or he'll just tag all sorts of other threads because PARTIES AND FRIENDS OH MY! And Jchaaaaan, this is so amazing ;_;]

[bit_impossible]

[just before he speaks, the Doctor comes clearly into view, a broad grin instantly on his face] Ollie! There you are, I've got something to show you.

[he grabs for Oliver's hand and once he has it, he starts to run]

[bonnypiperlad]

[Shortly after the Doctor takes off to find Oliver, Jamie arrives and spots the sign on the door. Quickly glancing around to make sure that he's not spotted, he ducks inside. Once the door closes behind him, he drops off the Plane briefly. When he returns, it's with something vaguely-box shaped tucked under one arm.

Oliver doesn't seem to be here yet, so with a small grin, the Scot goes to hide the present - and himself - behind the bar. It may be an open party, but it'd be fun to see if he can surprise his friend anyway.]

[oliverplus]

[once Oliver has joined the party, he's too busy looking around in shock at everything that's been set up for it to notice the hiding Jamie. but considering he's in the bar, it's his party, and a good pint is one of his favourite things, it doesn't take him long to head over to the bar to get himself one]

[promisedsomeone.livejournal.com]

[Somewhere at the grumpiest, darkest edge of the party, Asch is investigating one of these Christmas cracker things. He tugs on it, and then

BANG

— he's actually so startled that he drops it.]

What--

[oliverplus]

[Oliver only spots Asch when he hears that bang. but when he sees who--and what--was the cause, he laughs and hurries over to Asch, carrying his pint with him] Having fun? [griiin]

[bit_impossible]

[and Ten shows up just as it explodes and scoops up the contents of the cracker] Close, but you didn't quite do it right! [hands Asch the contents of the old cracker--which are a bright green paper crown, little toy car, and a cheesy joke--and holds out one end of another cracker] Here! You're supposed to do it with someone. More fun that way!

[lamb_of_gold]

[Mu can be found lurking within like a lurking thing, sniffing at the alcohol he doesn't recognize, and nibbling at the food. There's a small, old, leatherbound book in his hands]

[guyexplains.livejournal.com]

Wall-flowering at a party? That's no good.

[Just inviting himself over to Mu's lurking corner of lurkitude.]

[oliverplus]

Mu! [Oliver hurries over to greet his friend, thrilled to see him here] How's it going?

[ex_oneiromancer912]

[Morgana is staring at the odd, flickering fire. She kind of wants to poke it, but surely that is a bad idea. Really, a lot here is confusing, and she is fixating on one of the few lesser areas of confusion.]

[promisedsomeone.livejournal.com]

[Nearby, Asch is staring down some kind of neon mixed drink (http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lao9w1WHXd1qa8q3yo1_400.jpg) with suspicion.]

What is this supposed to be?

[Oh, hey, it's a not!prince. This is kind of awkward and he's not sure why. He is also a touch forceful with his tone, but it can't be helped. Asch is eternally grumpy after all.] ... Hey.

[oliverplus]

Hey, Morgana! [Oliver greets his friend warmly, walking over to join her. seeing what she's looking at so intently, though, he can't help an amused smile]

I think there's a bit more to that fire than we're used to, but knowing the Doctor, it's nothing to do with magic. Just science.

[onperfectlips.livejournal.com]

It's rather beautiful, isn't it? [Gwen smiled at Morgana, stepping over to examine the flames from her side. She wasn't supposed to call any form of sorcery 'beautiful', of course, but this was her mistress. This was different.] Strange ... but beautiful.

[punkblaze]

[Oh Goddess, that's a lot of alcohol. And party decor. And blinky lights.]

Whoa. It's a party. [And he finally spots the sign.] Birthday. [Aaand his eyes go wide.] Shit, I don't have a present!

[oliverplus]

[that's okay, Eithan. it takes quite a while before Oliver arrives and finishes enough of a circuit of the room to come across you. and when he does, he's all smiles] Eithan! How's it going?

[formervanguard.livejournal.com]

[When Marta saw that this was a party for Oliver, she immediately dropped from the plane to grab him a small little token of appreciation - the least she could do, after all. ♥ But, she doesn't see Oliver around yet, so she's left to her own devices for a bit.

She's very curiously investigating the drinks... she might even be thinking of grabbing one to try it~ Someone want to keep Marta from getting drunk? Or, alternatively, help her along?]

[oliverplus]

[not too long after Oliver does arrive, he spots Marta near the drinks and heads quickly over that way. after all, in addition to his just being really glad to see her, she really doesn't seem the type for much drinking, and he hopes the party hasn't done any inadvertent false advertising. still, it is nice to see her looking so curious rather than sad or worried] Marta, how are you?

[pactum.livejournal.com]

Ah-- Marta!

[Oliver is her friend, so it's no surprise seeing her here. But he has no present. He should probably get one...

But first, he needs to check up on her.]

What are you looking at?

[sosweet]

[Saga can be found standing at some corner of the party with crossed arms and leaning against the wall, looking at the decoration and the oddity of it.]

[ex_oneiromancer912]

Saga! [Morgana walks up to him with a drink in hand, her smile over-bright.] You should smile. It's meant to be a celebration.

[oliverplus]

Saga! [Oliver hurries over, thrilled to see his friend--but he pouts when he sees Saga's expression] Hey, don't look too excited to party, now.

[pactum.livejournal.com]

[Emil has heard mention of Oliver, but he has yet to meet the guy, or he doesn't remember. When he saw Marta poking around for a gift at home, he couldn't help but tenderly stalk her follow her example. So... now he has a lovingly-wrapped box for someone he doesn't know.

It doesn't bother him too much, though. He's staring around at everything like he's seeing it for the first time, and in a way, he /is/.]

So this is what a birthday party is like...

[oliverplus]

Hey! [Oliver waves, a mixture of confused and floored to see someone he doesn't even know with a box. surely that can't be a gift. but either way, he has another guest to greet] Are you enjoying the party?

[collector]

[The opportunity to use materialism as a medium of social interaction? With alcohol? BRAX IS SO THERE!]

Christmas crackers at a birthday party. Ah, yes. I can tell who planned the party now.

[oliverplus]

Irving! [Oliver is grinning very widely because it's been way too long] How's it going? Enjoying the party?

[hypospraying]

[Christine didn't know it was Oliver's birthday, but the sign revealed that fact to her pretty quick and she's moved into the building. She feels bad that she doesn't have a present or card for him, but a hug and a kiss on the cheek will have to do.]

[oliverplus]

[Oliver spots her as she comes in and immediately starts waving, making a beeline for her] Christine! Hey, Christine!