[Video] June 9th-10th

[driftsintobuffetline]

[For the East Coast imPort cities, it's very late, but in Hawaii, it's about 7:30. The video turns on in an elevator, clearly belonging to a nice building (in this case, a fancy hotel). Hermann Gottlieb stands across from the camera, minding his own business. He's dressed fairly nicely, though casually, as if coming back from a dinner. In the hand not occupied by his cane, he has a box that appears to hold a cupcake or two. Leftovers from dinner, perhaps. It's Newt who is holding the camera, as is clear once he begins to sing obnoxiously.]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU

[The elevator doors open and Hermann looks like he's trying to leave Newt behind. Newt follows down the hall, calling after him.]

Hey hey! Tell everybody how old you are. I want everyone to hear I've got a hot, young, 27-year-old-- [Hermann shoots him a perturbed look over his shoulder. The joke here is that in 2016, Hermann would have been 27. But their pull point is early 2025.] 37. Excuse me. Fine.

[He turns the camera to himself. Stage-whisper:] Blow up this nerd's phone!

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[mathemagier]

[With all the long-suffering possible to push into five words]

God Newton, must you really?

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[driftsintobuffetline]

Yes. I must.

The entire point of this vacation was your birthday and Joaquin's, so yeah, I'm going to encourage more birthday stuff!

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[mathemagier]

[It is not the entire point actually, but he'll keep that to himself]

Yes, of course. Can't miss an opportunity to embarrass yourself over the network.

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[earnedmystripes]

[Yes, the only conversations Kotetsu's ever had with Hermann have been as Wild Tiger and also via text.

Yes, he's going to respond to wish him a happy birthday anyway.]

Hey, that's still young!! You're only as old as you feel, right??? [At least, that's this kid at heart's life motto. Or something.]

Happy birthday!

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[mathemagier]

I often feel 50.

But yes, thank you. I would apologize for Newton, but I'd never stop if I started now.

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[driftsintobuffetline]

[in the background] 50?!! And you get mad at ME for calling you an Old Man!

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[earnedmystripes]

[Please, Hermann, you say that as if Kotetsu hasn't literally made this kind of embarrassing post for his own life partner.]

Pfff, what's there to apologize for? It's cool to wanna make sure everyone celebrates the birthday of someone you care about!

And, if it helps, I'm 39, so you're practically a young whippersnapper to me.

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[dendarii]

... 37, really? That's older than I thought.

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[mathemagier]

Ever the charmer.

[dendarii]

Well. You do have my face, just older. I should be kind.

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[exceptfebruary]

[ Julian has no idea who either of you are, he just likes birthdays. ]

Happy Birthday.

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[mathemagier]

[Receive one(1) generic response]

Thank you.

[exceptfebruary]

No major holidays. Gemini. Would your birth year be 1979?

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[knifecollecting]

[She's barely met Hermann but she knows Newt and she's been missing him at work. So, since she's still up...]

Hey, happy birthday, Hermann.

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[mathemagier]

Ah, Miss.. hm, I don't recall your last name I'm afraid. Newton is as informal as always. But I appreciate it.

[To the extent he can appreciate Newton's ill-conceived efforts and birthday wishes from near-strangers anyway]

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[knifecollecting]

[She laughs quietly. Poor Hermann.]

Harvelle, if you insist. But Jo is fine too.

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[superposition]

[Cause you know, normally he prefers text, but for you guys...]

Many happy returns, Hermann!

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[mathemagier]

[One person he's actually moderately pleased to see]

Qubit, thank you. Of course Newton had to make a big production about it.

[superposition]

Of course. But consider: if he hadn't, I'd never have known.

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[caduceusvalkyrie]

[Okay, so she might not know very many people here, but still...]

Happy birthday!

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[mathemagier]

[Yep, doesn't know this person at all. But cursory research reveals she's new, so awkward response is still go]

Er yes, thank you.

[action]

[medalsome]

[Joaquin somehow managed to keep out of the video's feed entirely, which he's sorta grateful for. As much as he likes attention it's not his birthday tonight. Still a few more weeks off, but he's happy to share the day with two of his good friend.

He walks sort of behind the two scientists, moving at a slower pace. Hermann is always rushing around, never one to let his cane slow him down, and Newt has so much energy... They made Joaquin feel old sometimes.]

Hey, since we're back and all, I need to give you your present.

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[mathemagier]

[Hermann turns, obviously surprised]

Present? I don't- Well that's.. thoughtful, but I do hope you didn't feel obligated.

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[matadorable]

[With Maria gone, he's not really in any state to use video or audio without giving away the fact something's wrong. So, he reluctantly resorts to text and hopes the fact that this is typically his default mode of communication on the network won't raise too many eyebrows.]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DR. GOTTLIEB!
wishing you the very best on your
well-deserved vacation and
in the coming year (:

- manolo

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[mathemagier]

Thank you, Mr. Sanchez.

Could I trouble you to check in on Liebling every so often? I know I could use my cameras of course, but unfortunately I can't do much for her through them.