Birthday Preparation

Chapter 21

February 14, 2011

Adrian and Camile were standing in front of the people who had chosen to keep their powers with a neutral expression. It's been 3 days since the tear incident. I had allowed them to get proper rest and food giving them rooms and so on. doing a quick head count there were around 20 people 13 males and 7 females.

"Alright let's get started the 20 of you are going to be taught etiquette, cooking, and things of that sort alongside being taught how to use your powers and fighting. It will be day on and day off so for example today Camile teaches you etiquette and tomorrow I teach you combat. Do you understand?"

The butlers and maids in training nodded in understanding.

"good." Adrian looked over to Camile and then said. "I'll leave them to you."

Adrian then walked out of the room and headed towards his study. He entered the study closing the door behind him. He sat down at his desk, fingers tapping lightly on the polished wood surface as he thought about what to get Sigurrós for her birthday.

"what to get her?"

He continued to tap on the desk until a familiar energy and darkness appeared in his study.

"Anafabula how are you?" he asked

The darkness took the form of Anafabula who was sitting on his desk she looked at him with an amused expression.

"Adrian you look stressed want a massage."

"Haha Anafabula very funny."

"Aww love you too dear. so what's wrong."

"Stressing over what to get Sigurrós for her birthday."

"Ah, Sigurrós's birthday, huh? That's a tough one," Anafabula mused, "How about something personal? You could create something unique with your abilities."

Adrian leaned back in his chair, considering the suggestion. "Maybe... hmm she did say that she wanted a dog earlier this week."

"A dog? Seriously you're going to create a dog?"

"No the point is she wants a pet. hmmm... I think I know what to get her I might get one for Sky as well seeing as I didn't get her anything for her birthday that was a good while ago because I was raising Sigurrós."

"Sounds like a plan," Anafabula chuckled softly. "Pets can be quite meaningful gifts. What kind are you thinking?" 

Adrian hummed thinking about it." A True Dragon for Sigurrós and a Royal Phoenix for Sky."

"....True Dragon? Royal Phoenix? what are those?"

"Well, a True Dragon is a race of beings from an anime/manga that appears in the future and Royal Phoenix is something I made up."

"Of course you did," Anafabula said with a sigh.

Adrian hummed before looking at his hand thinking about something.

"I think I have another gift for her."

Anafabula looked at Adrian with a raised eyebrow before realizing what he was talking about.

"Finally letting her truly join the family?"

"yeah, do you want to help?"

A small smile appeared on Anafabula's face as she got up from the desk and then sat in his lap, wrapping her arms around him. then gave him a small kiss. Adrian returned the kiss, a rare softness in his expression as he held Anafabula close. "Thanks," he murmured, his voice low and sincere.

Anafabula chuckled softly. "You're welcome, dear. 

"Did I walk in on something?" Elena's voice asked.

Looking towards the door Adrian and Anafabula saw Elena standing there with a knowing smirk on her face. Adrian and Anafabula exchanged a glance before Adrian replied casually, "Just discussing birthday plans."

Elena's smirk widened into a mischievous grin. "Birthday plans, huh? Sounds interesting."

"Indeed so why don't you help out?" Adrian asked

"I already had something in mind."

"That being?"

"You remember the nickname for Sigurrós right?"

"Yes, The Witch Child, why?"

"Exactly. I'm going to make her a witch outfit, complete with special effects and a wand," Elena revealed, her eyes gleaming with creative excitement.

Adrian nodded thoughtfully, considering the idea. "That could be a unique and fitting gift."

Elena grinned. "I thought so too. Leave it to me."

"Alright, we start setting up tomorrow. Anafabula you're staying until then right?"

"yes."

"Great."

Then there was a knock on the door.

"Lord Adrian," Shub-Niggurath spoke from the other side of the door.

Adrian used telekinesis to unlock the door and then said. "you may enter."

Shub-Niggurath entered gracefully. "I have my report from the Void."

"What is the issue there is no real issue as of now outside of the regular some minor eldritch gods trying to access the planet but getting stopped before anything can happen."

"I see, thank you Shub-Niggurath."

Shub-Niggurath nodded gracefully. "Is there anything else you require of me, Lord Adrian?"

Adrian glanced at Anafabula and Elena before responding, "No, that will be all for now, Shub-Niggurath. Thank you."

With a polite nod, Shub-Niggurath exited the study, leaving Adrian, Anafabula, and Elena alone once more.

Anafabula leaned against Adrian, her presence comforting. "Seems like things are relatively calm for now."

"Don't jinx it. I would prefer to not have an issue on Sigurrós's birthday."

"Right right.

"Let's hope for a smooth celebration," Elena chimed in.

Adrian nodded in agreement. "Indeed."

"Alright let's get started, shall we?"

"Yeah."

"Right."

Chapter 21: End