#eidenday2024 //

[kleinstar]

wouldja believe it, yuri had enough time between body swaps to do some birthday shopping! he isn't the one to deliver it (just in case anybody with sticky fingers took over mid-journey), instead, the gift bag's semi-willingly carried by none other than his trusty canine.

inside is a drawing tablet with a sticky note attached, reading "idk anything about these but the teenage store clerk with a self-made yaoi pin said this model's "like, the best!" 👍" he made sure to throw in a pack of speedy the porcupine pencils for eiden's traditional art, too.

(...and if eiden digs aaaall the way to the bottom, there may or may not be a familiar, horned headband with another note that simply states "happy bday demon lord").

" Repede!!! Ahh let me pet you before I take that--- who's a good boy ~~"

Eiden gives the canine's head a generous ruffle whether he wants it or not before accepting the gifts.

" Ah, don't go yet I have something in return! " he quickly continues, " of course I'll look through these first! I'll give you a treat for your efforts of course! "

And so he does, snorting at the pin but not in bad faith. Promptly he sticks it into his bag too. The headband elicits even more laughter and happily he sticks it over his head.

With Repede comes back a message and a package:

Bwahaha!! You needn't to send me gifts hero! Everything made here safely. I'll make use for these pencils of course, they seem a fine quality enough to shake a world....This Speedy guy seems powerful.... To think you'd gift me my natural crown as well.. -The Demon Lord

In the package is some beef jerky for the delivery and a darkpurple and grey beaded bracelet with some silver Repedes in between and another note:

thank you gift - for everything and not just the gifts either but for the passed year and all the fixings you've done and most importantly - for being a friend!

[kleinstar]

Sent to Eiden's home address is a small package which, upon opening up, contains a handwritten book, a bottle of sesame oil, and a hastily scribbled note (traditional Chinese written in vertical rows reading right to left, thankfully translated by the island's handy powers):

Hey Eiden— You're doing all right, right? It's been pretty crazy these past couple of days so I've been busy dealing with that; I expect you're much the same (luckily no body switches here...yet)? I remember it's your birthday today, so I hope this reaches you while you're still you. If not, back off and leave it alone, I'll know if you touched it instead. >:( Anyways, moving on. After that last coliseum fight I figured it'll be useful if you know more self-defense skills, so I wrote up my sect's beginner swordfighting manual from memory for ya. It's technically supposed to be passed down to only disciples but I doubt anyone from that world's gonna follow me here. You can learn it yourself or find me for training, there's basic stuff you can master even if you don't go expert, all right? I'm also including my recipe for longevity noodles here because you said you were in a cake coma last year. Hopefully this helps with someone that. There's only one brand of sesame oil I'd trust to make it taste right though, so I'm giving you a bottle of that too. Try cooking it when you can! I'd make some for you but—body switching, chaos, etc. Anyways, take care and let's try to catch up after all this is over. Also, if anyone wearing my face tries to talk to you, test them with someone only I'd know first! Just in case. Happy Birthday and stay safe, 王亿

" Haha. "

" Lucked out huh.... Man imagine if the angel bastard had been here for the gifts... "

Before even looking at the gifts Eiden actually grabs the note, taking time to read it in peace. And naturally he'll also send out a response, a little later on the day:

Yo! You lucky dog, wish I could tell you the same but at least it's me now! Everything's arrived as it should be so don't worry about that! You're putting lots of thought into your gifts as always eh? Always so conscientious... Don't go making faces there, that's a praise ok? I'll take a good look at the guide but I am more of a hands on learner ok ;D -- ahh im kidding!!!!! Don't put the letter down yet!!! I wouldn't mind taking the offer to help with the training! Edmond used to taught me a bit but I'm deeefinitely rusty, he'd scold me for sure. And thanks! I'll keep that in mind - I don't think any fake Wang Yi would get past me anyway hehe. I'll try the recipe for sure too so I can cook like Master Wang yi ;) As for the usual gift from me for this year - thank you for everything from this year, gifts included, and before, and most of all -thank you for being my friend~~ See ya! ~Eiden

And with the letter comes a bracelet with pink and green beads plus some silver ones in between the latter in the shape of a certain fat cat.

[kleinstar]

A delivery arrives from a Golden Ward bakery, in a textured paper box bearing their logo. Inside is a round 12cm cake, covered in delicately piped and peaked chocolate frosting and glistening ripe strawberries. A small board made of white chocolate has “Happy Birthday” drawn on it, and a milk chocolate silhouette of a rooster stands behind it. Sprigs of mint are used as garnish.

A card with it reads, “I ordered this from the bakery I asked you for advice on! They’re amazing at their work. Only Eiden is allowed to eat or share this! No one else taking a ride in Eiden’s body, okay?! 

Congratulations on your birthday! — Hiyori Tomoe”

“ Oh!! Hm? Wait tho’s this from.... Whoaaa!!!  Waah, look at that!!! It’s got Chips and all..  “

“ It looks so tasty too, let’s see.. Card card.... “ 

He glances the side of the box before spotting card. Seeing it he brightens up some more. Hiyori huh - wait, when did he even give his birthday... Better make it to Hiyori’s too then. But now, a thank you gift that Eiden has prepared pretty much to everyone he’s friends with. He’ll share some from the cake with anyone who makes an appearance - but not without taking a bit for himself of course. A small bracelet, personalized and all, Hiyori’s is chick yellow and lime with little silver musical note and dog beads between the coloured ones.

[txt] hey!! thanks for the cake  ٩(^ᗜ^ )و ´- ill save you a piece! come get it anytime you like

[txt] got something for you too! it’s just a little habit of mine but i send everyone thank you gifts - not for birthday but for everything

[txt] ill give that to you next time too! but thank you for real !!! 

[kleinstar]

"Eiden I wanted to wish YOU a happy birthday personally." He had the time despite having his hands full of work, BUT! he's handing Eiden a slice of cake packaged neatly first and then he's handing a medium-sized box. "I thought with Summer here, you could use some more summer clothes." He certainly knows how to shop for other people when it comes to fashion at least. he's got Eiden's fashion down to a T. There's a pair of sunglasses too to go with his outfit as well as an ankle bracelet.

(I'ma forget so pretend this is sent on bday)

(lol its fine i mean im answering on a correct day anyway)

" Klaus!!! --- wait it's actually you this time right... "

Eiden squints but seeing him bearing the gifts he does it's a proof strong enough.

" Aww man, you didn't have to get this much!!! "

" Ah, I'm happy of course don't go getting me wrong now!! Thank you so much~~ I'll make good use for all of this!! C'mon now come have some donuts I made!! "