Hmm, this was interesting. I'll put my thoughts in the spoiler below.
OH MY GOD. THIS. THIS WAS HILARIOUS. FROM START TO FINISH. I am going to have to point out a few of my favorite parts.
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Aloise guessed that this first aspect of Fisco’s appearance had something to do with the second one – namely, that he was also wearing a little paper party hat atop his slicked-back hair. The pointed hat was blue with gold stripes, and had a small gold tassel at its top.
*WHEEZE* I just. I can't get this picture out of my head. And he's just so sincerely UPSET that he's at a godsforsaken BIRTHDAY PARTY. Ahahaha!!
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“You’re back early,” he grumbled. Then, with a little shrug of his shoulders, he said: “Surprise, I guess. Happy birthday.”
Aloise’s previous expression of concern vanished beneath a broad smile.
"Surprise, I guess." This, in this context, will forever be one of Fisco's greatest lines. I'm going to get it on a plaque. "Surprise, I guess." Fisco Vane, to Aloise Hartley, in her smoke-filled house on her birthday.
And Aloise is just so happy about it anyway. Amazing.
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“I’m fine,” Beryl called back, sounding anything but. “Everything’s fine. It’s just… not ready. Yet. It needs time to cool.”
This was more adorable than hilarious. Beryl just can't seem to catch a break, but Aloise is too good-natured to care.
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“Oh dear,” the prince said. “My lady, we weren’t expecting you for some time, yet.” He bowed gracefully in Aloise’s direction. “Please accept my warmest regards on this day as we honor the anniversary of your birth.”
Guest appearance from Aamir! *cheering in the distance*
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“Show her your present,” he said.
I'm just as excited as Aloise undoubtedly is!
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“A flamingo!”
AHAHAHA of course!
Before I abuse quotes anymore, I'll just stream of consciousness the rest.
Raef showing up late because he forgot his present - priceless.
Fisco getting Aloise whiskey because he wants it for himself - also priceless, and perfectly in character.
SHE STEALS ASTRIA'S CAKE.
HE DEMANDS THE MONEY BACK.
And Fisco complains about how much cake he gets because he's a greedy bastard! Oh my god.
"I'm bigger than you are." Yes you are, Raef. Yes you are.
And then they all get the SONG absolutely wrong! OuO It's all so terribly heartwarming, frankly.
That last line though. T_T
I am in stitches, OL. Stitches. This was such a wonderfully silly story in an otherwise dreadfully boring day, and it just made me laugh and laugh. Thanks for sharing!
EDIT: Got my connections restored. Finally.