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A Celebration for Nell

Nell had tried something a little different for dinner tonight. She'd made a large, and hopefully tasty, vegetable stir fry and had stir-fried some beef in a different pan so those wanting meat could have some. She also had homemade sourdough bread, salad, and a vegetable broth based soup to start the meal.

The apartment was spic and span, the cats were happily curled up on their cat trees, for however long that would last, and she thought she was prepared as she could be for her first ever birthday celebration. Now to wait somewhat anxiously for her guests.

[For those who know who they are.]

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"Well it's me and Marc," Steven pointed out. "So half cost, really, when you think about it."

Which didn't actually make sense for how their finances worked but shh, he was giving Nell something to try to help her feel comfortable.

"And it's all right?" Steven asked, looking hopeful. "Only I remembered you saying you did everything by hand and I thought maybe this would be helpful? And look - it's got flowers on it."

It was possible that "has flowers on it" had been the criteria by which Steven had made the final decision about what sewing machine to buy since it wasn't as though he'd the faintest idea of what made a good sewing machine for Nell's needs otherwise.

"It's wonderful," Nell said," And the flowers are a beautiful touch. It's just such an expensive gift - even if it's from both of you."

But, oh, how she wanted to keep it. It had all the things she looked for when she was pricing them out and a few extras even.

"Are you sure?"

"Of course," Steven said. "I mean if you don't like it you can return it. Get something you'd rather have. There's a gift receipt in there if you need it. But it's yours. From both of us."

"No, no, I love it," Nell said. "So, thank you, it's amazing. I never dreamed I'd have one of these. Thank you."

"Oh. Good." Steven relaxed. He'd worried maybe he'd picked the wrong one, or perhaps Nell preferred doing things by hand and would be too polite to tell him. "Then that's wonderful then, isn't it? Happy birthday. Hope you get good use out of it."

"Thank you all," Nell said. "Sincerely. The three of you have made this a wonderfully special birthday. I will cherish all of these gifts."

"Well we cherish your friendship, don't we?" Steven pointed out.

"And I cherish yours," Nell said. She was feeling a little emotional. She could't remember the last time she'd ever felt so cared about.

"All right," she said after a long moment. "I think it must be time for cake." Give her time to collect herself.

"Right. I can get that." Lana went to retrieve the cake and the ice creams.

"This one," she floated it toward Steven, "is the vegan one."

"You're welcome," Lana said. "It's an honor to celebrate with you."

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