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[ She's always been a little less than composed when she addresses the network and she's not sure why. It's usually just initially, like she needs to warm up because she's talking to...well, a lot of people. And this may be seen as the dumbest idea ever, but hey, if she believes it's good, they'll believe it's good, right? ]

Hey there. So. I went away for a little while and now I'm back. Can't say I missed this place, but I'm sure you get it, right?

[ That, at least, she's sure everyone can relate to. Going home and coming back, realizing you're stuck again. Crying a little about it. ]

Anyway. It's nice to see all of you again. Kind of. Through this thing.

[ Get to the point, Patterson. She can almost hear Weller in her head. ]

So I was thinking about how nobody really has a birthday here, not in the traditional sense, I think, right? I'm sure some people have parties anyway, when they think of it, but. I was thinking - what about a birthday party for us? All of us? We kind of deserve it? And it would be retro-themed, so think Pin the Tail on the Donkey, water balloons, embarrassing games of Twister, ice cream cake. Just to name a few. I'm open to suggestions. Who's in?

I'm flexible on what to do about gifts for each other, so really, suggestions are totally welcome. On the subject of parties, what's the best party or birthday - or both - you ever had?

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'Retro-themed' might be a bit difficult when what's retro is so relative to one's year of origin.

[ hello, patterson. she's been looking forward to meeting you. ]

Can there be a piñata? I totally could use something to hit.

And shots. There should definitely be shots.

[ Liv's been worried. She was worried when Patterson left, but it's officially been over a week, and while all of her roommate's nerd gear is still here (said with love), her roommate is still nowhere to be found. She toys with the idea of asking the mansion at large how long someone can be gone exactly without losing their memories when she hears a key in the door. And as soon as the door opens, Liv gets up from the couch, eyes wide. ]

Patterson! You're back!

[ Moving forward, Liv hugs her right away. ]

You've been gone for so long, I mean it feels like forever. Are you okay? Is everything okay?

That sounds fun! I feel like I haven't had a birthday in forever.

Can we get a Fudgie the Whale?

[ Did someone say "party?" It's like a siren call, and Emily responds accordingly with a bright smile. ]

I. Am. In. I love it!

I love the Twister thing, too. What about a water balloon fight? And one of those water slide things - remember those? You wet it, run, and slide?

Like, the place is magic. We could go all out! Even have a whole carnival kind of thing!

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