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[onebadapple]

"Why hello there! I'm afraid you just missed me! But oh, don't fret, I'll be back soon and return your message promptly. Bye bye now!"

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[holdsodear]

[ Much in the same vein as her gift from last year, Snow will be receiving pale yellow crocheted earwarmers and cute oven mitts from Eleanor, along with a handwritten note of birthday greetings, and some sugar cookies, because Snow shouldn't have to bake for herself all the time. ]

[onebadapple]

Oh Eleanor! I love them! And the cookies were delicious! Thank you for the birthday gifts, I really do appreciate them.

[holdsodear]

Oh, any time dear. I'm glad you enjoyed them! I hope that you took some time for yourself to relax.

[onebadapple]

Thankfully, my birthday fell on Ebdome, and that's when the bakery is closed anyway, so I have the whole day to myself! [Not quite what Eleanor meant, but you had to take what you could get with Snow White.]

[holdsodear]

Seems as if it was a lucky coincidence, then. I'm glad to hear it.

[onebadapple]

I'm very glad for it, though something tells me my daughter Apple would never allow me to work on my birthday while she's here.

[holdsodear]

Just as well that she's looking out for your interests, isn't it? It seems like you'd have a hard time saying no to her.

[onebadapple]

Well, hopefully, someone is looking out for your interests too! I haven't heard about your birthday, Eleanor!

[holdsodear]

[ Oh dear... is she being called out? All the people who had been aware of it from home were all gone now, and no one had ever really asked, and she so had told no one else. ]

Oh, goodness, you're so sweet, dear. What a funny thing to say! [ Turning that around on her, she means. Her tone is still cheerful, even if she's obviously surprised. The last time her birthday -- if she had even calculated it right -- had rolled around the day had ended rather poorly. ] No one needs to worry themselves about celebrating me. I'd rather focus on others who need it more.

[onebadapple]

If people can worry about mine, then we can certainly worry about yours. I would like to, please, Eleanor. You've cared so much for me and I would like to show you how much I care for you in return.

[holdsodear]

You're rather difficult to say no to as well, I see. [ She is feeling touched by those words, though. ] Well, I ... I suppose I couldn't deny you that, dear. Thank you. Promise you won't make a fuss?

[onebadapple]

No bigger a fuss than the one you made. [Which she thinks is perfectly fair.]

[holdsodear]

Ahaha. That does sound fair, dear. [ She has to admit, Snow has her beat. She just has her own hangups about it that keep getting in the way. ]

Let's see... I suppose it's about a week before Helisium, in this world. The... 22nd, of Tessa.

Eleanor and I have the same Bday then! XD

[onebadapple]

Oh! A summer birthday! Why, that seems absolutely perfect for you. Warm and welcoming, vibrant and nurturing, and a bit wiser than spring.

22nd of Tessa, I won't forget. And I'm so glad I haven't missed it! I would be so sad if it had been only a few days ago or so.

that sad moment when i realized i typoed and meant 20th ;;

[holdsodear]

That's so lovely of you to say, Snow. And, it wouldn't have been too sad, really. It would have been better late than never at all in that case...

[ Even if she's sort of brought 'never' on herself by her own silence. ]

But, at least it's such a long way off that it's not so much a worry at all. And you can properly be focused on during this time of year instead.

Aww that's okay!

[onebadapple]

Oh, honestly I'm not used to being the focus at all. [But hey, being a captive in your castle will sorta do that.] But I don't mind, at least, not today. And now, all I need to know is what you like to eat most! Then I can make it for you!

[holdsodear]

Oh... well! Honestly, I'm not very picky. As long as it's something light, I think I'll be fine. I'll certainly trust in what your choice may be, dear.

[onebadapple]

Something light, and for the summertime, something fruity and sweet, I think. I know exactly what to make you!

[holdsodear]

It sounds like it will be a delightful treat worth looking forward to. You're too kind, dear.

[onebadapple]

No more kind than you, I believe!

[holdsodear]

[ Goodness, she just can't escape these complements, can she? But the talk has lifted her spirits some, however unexpected. ]

Well then, from one kind person to another, please enjoy the rest of your day, dear.

[onebadapple]

I most certainly will, thank you, Eleanor.