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[assays]

Even though I am certain that it wasn't April for me back home before I arrived, it is here and I have checked the calendar to confirm the date.

Today is my birthday.

[Her lips quirk a little.]

Now a lady shouldn't have to reveal her age but I am old enough to drink. The strange thing is, the year is 1946 for me back home and it's 2016 here so technically I would be far older than what I am.

[A pause.]

Rather than getting caught up in technicalities, I'd like to invite people to a gathering at the training place I run. Those of you who are already students of mine will know where it is, but for those who don't, the address is [Peggy states it.]

Feel free to bring your own drink and food. There will be some light refreshments and music, as well as a cake. The celebration starts at seven o'clock tonight and will run on for a few hours or until I need to go home and sleep. [A laugh.]

I look forward to seeing people there.

Comments

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[annihiliner]

Is this sort of event typical here?

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[assays]

It can be, yes. I know that not everyone would want to celebrate their birthday, but that's up to the individual.

Why do you ask?

[annihiliner]

It's just new to me.

My people don't really do... "birthdays."

[ Video ]

[enucleation]

Happy Birthday, miss Carter.

Time might work strangely here, so we usually go along with the calendar to avoid headaches.

[ Video ]

[assays]

Thank you, Ken. It's probably easier to just follow the calendar. Goodness knows I don't need a headache.

How are you?

video.

[glowsferatu]

[ On the screen in one of Peggy's young new roommates. The very obviously alien one. ]

I tend to recalculate mine according to my personal chronology, whenever I may pass through the Porter. But I suppose it's different when you aren't attached to a particular date, since I never grew up with this calendar to begin with. ...Maybe more important when you aren't quite old enough to pass certain milestones.

Do you need any help setting up?

video.

[assays]

I certainly wouldn't say no to any help. Especially with laying out the table and chairs, as well as the cutlery. [She smiles gratefully. ] Thank you.

What you said has me thinking about if I do go back home. According to other people here I would return to the point when I left. Which would mean that I'll be my previous age. But I'm getting caught up in technicalities again so I'll let it be for now.

Video;

[knifecollecting]

You're just inviting anyone? [That's...really nice actually.]

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[assays]

I am. People could use something positive.

[video]

[oddbod]

Happy birthday, Peggy! I'll be sure to stop by.

[She gives a wide grin. It's been awhile since they've spoken.]

[video]

[assays]

Thank you, Clara. I look forward to it.

[Peggy returns the smile, glad to see her.]

How have you been?

Video.

[skyhiiigh]

I know what you mean...It was 1979 when I was brought here from my home.

[It's distressing for some. Of course given the technology was similarly advanced he doesn't feel too out of place in some ways. In others, he feels like he's not exactly welcome.]

Happy Birthday, Miss. I hope you have a very happy and again, a very happy one! Although I wouldn't mind offering you a gift, I'm afraid I don't know what you like as we haven't met.

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[assays]

That's very kind of you to say, thank you. [Peggy smiles at him warmly, touched by his words.]

But you don't have to offer me a gift, I'm not expecting anything from anyone. All I want is for people to come together and have a good evening. If you do decide to come along later, you can bring food that you like. That will do just fine.

[acclimatized]

Happy Birthday. Which do you prefer -- red or white?

[assays]

Thank you, John. [A smile.] I prefer red.

[flynnnotjunior]

Happy Birthday!

[assays]

Thank you. What is your name?

[mightthinkthat]

Well, happy birthday, however young you are.

[assays]

Thank you, Francis. You're very kind.

video

[divaricate]

[There's no recognition of Peggy in Wanda's expression or tone, but she does offer the woman a smile and a friendly tone.]

Happy birthday. I'll make some desserts to bring by. [A short pause.] I'm Wanda, by the way.

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[assays]

[Peggy remembers Wanda from before and they didn't really get a chance to know each other well. But maybe they'd have this opportunity now. She smiles at her in return.]

Hello, Wanda. I'm Peggy. That's very kind of you to offer, thank you. [A pause.] Will you be able to find the place all right?

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[mathemagier]

Ms. Carter, congratulations. I suppose it's a bit unorthodox to ask, but do you have any preference for gifts?

voice

[assays]

Thank you, Doctor Gottlieb. [He can't see it but there is a smile in her voice.] I like chocolate and wine, but you don't have to get me anything.

video.

[tardily]

Bad idea to say you look really good for what age you would be here?

[ Barry has manners and wouldn't doubt that somehow if he didn't show them he'd regret it for a number of reasons. ]

Happy something over 21 birthday. [ A beat. ] And personally, I've just decided I'm the same age I was when I left when my birthday passes by.

video.

[assays]

Not necessarily.

[ Peggy can't help laughing softly at his comment. She wouldn't be offended if Barry had said something along the lines of it. ]

But thank you for the birthday wishes. [ She smiles. ] Perhaps it is easier to decide that for oneself. Would it stop you from celebrating though?