Originally Posted by feeheeheeny

The whole way down to the lake, in the back of her mind, Sophie was contemplating whether or not she'd really have to get someone to go through Cat and Mo before she could marry them. Of course, Soph valued their opinions very highly, so she'd want to know if they approved, but... what if they didn't, and she REEEEEEEEEEALLY liked him? What would she do then? Not marry the guy? Or turn him down because of Cat and Mo's opinions and assume they could see something about him that she couldn't?

As they neared the lake, Sophie forgot about her marriage worries and swung Cat and Mo's hands quite cheerfully, a bounce in her step. She didn't know what they were doing, but it was EXCITING JUST TO BE WITH THEM. But then it got even better when she spotted where they were going, and who was there waiting for them. "Nuh uh, you did not - you invited my Tooooobes!" Her whole face had lit up and she surged forward, tugging Cat and Mo along with her. "He looks good, too," she whispered to Cat, having slowed down to lean close to her, and giggled shortly after.

Did she look like the happiest kid they'd ever known? Because she was. Undoubtedly.

Smiling around at all three of them when they reached the tea party, she pulled Cat and Mo in for a hug and used her head to beckon Tobes over, too. "Before we proceed, a group hug is in order. This is the best. My three favorite people in the whole entire world. I dunno which of you thought this up, but..." The 'thank you' caught in her throat, and she was unsure if she could get it out without crying on accident, so instead she finished with, "You guys are the greatest. Best friends I could ever ask for." In case she didn't tell them enough.

Originally Posted by Cassirin

"No one is getting married," Mo growled as he was pulled into a big old bear hug by Sophie. So he'd done something right, which was good, but all this talk about growing up was really distressing. No Sophie growing up. No Toby growing up. Definitely no he and Cat growing up. They could just sit here and pretend that this was a picture of forever.

But it wasn't. Who would celebrate with Soph when they were gone? Nope. Not thinking about this today.

"Hey, Tobe. Sorry to make you wait, but girls like to primp. Might as well get used to it now." Or their girls liked to primp, at least, and that was enough. He ruffled the younger boy's hair before gesturing toward the chair that Sophie would occupy.

And watch how this is done, mmk? Mo pulled out Cat's chair and gave a little half bow in her direction. And then shivered. Was it getting really chilly, or was he coming down with something? "Are you cold, lovely?"

Originally Posted by Felixir

Spinniiii-oh heeEEEYYYYY.

On one of his turns, Toby caught sight of three familiar looking shapes. He allowed himself to spin once more before swinging to a stop, a large smile on his face even as he staggered slightly from his offset balance.

"Hey guys!" the Hufflepuff greeted Cat, Soph and Mo enthusiastically, waving at them once he'd caught his balance. "M'Sophie," he added, giving an overly exaggerated bow to his bestie.

If there was any sort of in the air, Toby didn't notice it. He simply went over and hugged everyone, given that it was what the Birthday girl wanted. "We are. We are the greatest. It's true." Ehehehe. "And so are you. We just want you to have a perfect day, y'know?"

And food. Food? Food.