[Open] I don't think you're ready for this jelly

[justice_is_blond]

WHO: Alistair and Anders and YOU
WHAT: Alistair tightropes. In a dress. While singing.
WHEN: Kingsway 21st
WHERE: Camp Shady Fucker
NOTES: There will probably be some awful sap because this is Nate's birthday, you've been warned. Otherwise, no warnings anticipated.

It's not publicized, but word has a habit of getting out.

Zevran has publicized matters, and now it's time for some morale boosting. There's a low tightrope stretched between two trees with a great many chairs, stumps, and logs set up as seating options. Today is the day for someone to earn himself new boots, shirts, and a shield, and it promises to be a show.

Come on up, pull up a seat, and enjoy the entertainment.

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He takes the box reflexively, and there is actual surprise on his face.

"This was for me?" Maker, he'd thought this was just a funny event happening to take place on his birthday. He certainly hadn't expected Anders to remember what today is.

[justice_is_blond]

"Of course it was." Yes, Alistair needed boots, and it had been funny to joke about, but he'd only decided to do the legwork when he realized what else this could be.

"I picked the date with you in mind, and figured it would be something you'd like, considering how you and Alistair... relate." He smiles, warm, happy, as he nods to the box. "I think that's something you might like as well."

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"The best present is going to be unwrapped later," Nathaniel purrs, and plucks a kiss from Anders' lips. But taking the hint, he opens the box--and looks deeply touched.

"Lady will love these!" he says, lifting the little blue collar out of the box to examine it. "Her self-esteem isn't much yet, but her vanity is unmatched even by you."

[justice_is_blond]

...He's going to need to find a bow. But that can come later. Right now there's a little color in his cheeks - he likes the thought of being a present - and a kiss to enjoy, followed by an expression that tells him he's done well.

"Are you calling me vain? I'm aghast." His eyes say he's nothing of the sort. "Shall I lead you to your seat for the main event, love? There's one right up front that's reserved just for us because of what today is."

It's nice to have an added excuse to spoil Nate.

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Nathaniel grins, tucking away the collar and leash and offering his arm for Anders' to take. "Lead on."

He has the best boyfriend.

[justice_is_blond]

This is more than he could have dreamed of having. Anders takes Nate's arm as his smile goes soft for the briefest moment. He doesn't believe in a happy ending for himself, can't see happiness lasting... but sometimes he can forget that, like when he takes Nate's arm and walks with him to the front row.

"Zevran's provided some opening entertainment, apparently. But the main event won't be too far from now. ...I'll likely take a break to check on him after, in case, but aside from that, I'm yours for the rest of the evening. Would you like me to get snacks for us?"