To most 'Vari, being just one year older was nothing. Many didn't even celebrate birthdays annually, if at all, and instead only did something for the big ones - 20, 70, 120, 500, 2000 and, if they were lucky enough to live that long, 3000. His dad hadn't celebrated a birthday the whole time Kiel was alive, and even RayRay only bothered with the kids'. His mom, on the other hand, liked to have a family dinner for hers, just 'cause it was such a great excuse for having them home.
Kiel, on the other hand, insisted on celebrating every single one. Like, why not, you know? Party, party, food, food!
“Niccyyyyyyyyyyyyyy! Wahahahahaha! Where are you, man?” Hopping out of the way of some hulking guy who looked like he'd made one pub visit too many, Kiel scanned the pub for sign of his friend. Shane, in her monkey form, petted his hat absently, also looking for her pal. He'd brought her along 'cause, like, how could he not, you know? Her life was tied to his now, apparently, and in his book that meant she had to celebrate their birthday too. But, like, he figured she'd cause a stir in her normal form and at least this way she could be tucked up a corner out of everyone else's path. She hated being stomped on.
He hadn't brought Zeph, though, and for a second he pouted. The dude had just barely agreed to go home with him again, crazy nervous about their reactions after what happened the last time, but the Xanthmas rush meant he was too busy now after taking a week off. Still, probably a good thing, since, like, the dude was crazy antagonistic toward most of Kiel's friends...
“I'm so hungry, man, I'm gonna faint dead away here.”