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[laserhawk]

[ he's flustered now. that reaction was so strong. ]

You're welcome.

what does it LOOK LIKE or can i decide :3

[odare]

[Finnick sees him blushing, laughs, and hugs him around the neck.]

You're so sweet.

it's mostly blank! so finnick can design it :>

[laserhawk]

[ he's a little stiff, not sure what to do. ]

I just figured you'd like something like this. That's all.

For. The beach.

OMG awww

[odare]

[He laughs again, lets poor Dolph go.]

I do. I really do. I haven't surfed in... A long-ass time. I'm gonna fall so much. It'll be fun.

[laserhawk]

You have an interesting definition of fun.

[ he can't surf, of course. that's a death sentence waiting to happen. ]

But if you enjoy it, that's good enough.

[odare]

Heh, maybe so. I only wish we could surf together. But it'll still be great.

[Now THAT would be fun. And it strikes Finnick as even more sweet that Dolph did this for him despite not being able to partake in the activity with him.]

[laserhawk]

[ he shrugs, unbothered. he doesn't need to be happy. ]

I'm sure you'll find someone.

doesnt need to be happy akfsghiwrun DOLPH.

[odare]

You know me.

[He takes the board in hand, looking it over again. He can't get over it. He's not even sure what to say now... Which is rare.]

shhh

[laserhawk]

[ his brow furrows, feeling his way through his words. ]

Of course I know you.

[odare]

[He's so awkward. It's cute.]

I just meant, like- you know I'll find someone, 'cause it's me.

[He runs his fingers through his own hair, quiet for a moment. He feels bad to just say "thanks, bye!" now, even though Dolph probably wouldn't care if he did.]

Do you wanna like, hang out or something? Want some... Tea? Or a drink?

[He points his thumb back at the castle.]

[laserhawk]

[ he nods. that is what he meant. he knew finnick would like it. he made sure to leave it bare because finnick would want to design it. make it his own. and finnick would find someone to surf with because he likes company.

it's simple. ]

Sure. If you want.

[odare]

Okay.

[He turns to lead Dolph into the castle.]

Come on in to our humble... Cozy little... Mansion, I guess.

[He sets the board near the door and heads into the kitchen.]

What can I do you for? We have uhh... Tea, coffee, beer, wine... Water? Fish? Bread?

[He's just looking around and listing a bunch of stuff.]

[laserhawk]

[ he raises an eyebrow at fish. ]

Beer's fine.

[odare]

Great choice. I fully agree.

[He takes two beer out of the fridge and opens them, handing one to Dolph and tapping the necks of them together. Then he takes a swig.]

My birthday is actually coming up. So you aren't allowed getting me a gift for that.

[laserhawk]

[ dolph does the same. ]

I'm not, huh? Duly noted.

[odare]

Mm-mm.

[Finnick shakes his head.]

Except your presence at the party, of course.

[laserhawk]

You sure? I'm not exactly a party personality.

[odare]

Yes, I'm sure.

[He's smiling, but there's a hint of exasperation in his tone. Dolph's self-esteem is so low, and Finnick just wants him to believe that he is liked and wanted.]

I'm inviting everyone. The entire town. But if I don't see you there, you'll be in trouble.

[He points and squints at him playfully over the top of his beer.]

[laserhawk]

[ his eyebrow climbs up. ]

The entire place? It's going to be hectic.

[odare]

Yes.

[He puts his palm down on the counter dramatically.]

Chaos. That's what I want. It'll be so fun!

[laserhawk]

[ being a rebel outlaw means adapting to circumstance, alex's voice drifts into his head, you should learn to embrace the chaos. ]

Well. As long as it's fun for you.

[odare]

Damn. Don't get so excited...

[Finnick deflates a little, leaning against the counter. He'd hoped Dolph might want to come or... Mirror his excitement even a little.]

[laserhawk]

[ . . . well. he feels a bit bad now. he's never been good at. this. with people who are bright and extroverted, who thrive with other people. he wishes he was, but dolph knows it'll never be him.

he ducks his head a little as he attempts to be nicer. ]

I just meant . . . that I hope it's fun. It's your birthday. You should enjoy it the most. Isn't that what matters?

[odare]

Yeah, I guess. But I want everyone to have fun, even if they don't know me. I want the party to be for everyone.

[He's speaking sort of quietly now.]

[laserhawk]

. . . There's no party that can do that. Just like there's no way to please everyone.

[ god, he's being a downer. should he lie? but dolph's never been good at lying either. ]

I think it's more important to chase your own happiness. And I'm sure the people will follow. People who enjoy that. And people who care.