Twenty One and Counting

[Shiloh Denton]

Shiloh Denton was now beyond excited. She had not had a party in quite a few years and she so rarely saw Carah, that she simply had to throw one. Recently she had sort of met up with a few of her old friends from school and so she had of course invited them along, because what was a party without friends? Regardless of who actually managed to turn up, as it was in a whole different country to a lot of them, Shiloh would still be happy, because she would have Carah and Grace with her as well as her parents and her youngest sister. Shiloh had not seen a lot of her youngest sister in her first couple of years. After all, she had been born in Shiloh's sixth year, so she had not been around much for her in her early years. Shiloh did regret it, but she was around for a lot of the time now as her parents manor was not far from the inn. She had basically done that on purpose though, so it was totally expected. Entering the back of the inn from having set up a bunch of tables outside, Shiloh let her hair down a little. She was glad that the party was today, because it was a very lovely day and the weather was going to hold out, at least that was what she was told. She hoped it was true, as much as she liked the inside of her inn, she didn't want people to be stuck only inside. She only had a few customers in the inn today and they all knew she was having a birthday party, so most of them had offered to spend the day in town. Shiloh was very grateful, because she didn't really want to wait on people during her party. Then when it was time for the customers to come back, Shiloh's party would move back inside and she would make sure that they were all well provided for.

Shiloh looked at the time. Her party started at noon, so people would be starting to arrive soon. Shiloh was happy in many ways. She would see her friends again, whom she hadn't seen in a while. Carah would here and all of her friends could meet her sister. She had spoken a lot about her in school, but none of her friends had ever actually been able to meet Carah, she spent so much time at camps and such, it was like she was at her own boarding school in another country. The thought brought a smile to her face. Soon a lot of the people she had invited would be here, so it was about time that she got changed. Shiloh had not worn this dress in quite a while, so she was kind of excited that she was going to be able to wear it again. As she re-entered the lobby, Shiloh spotted her sister and ran to her. "I'm so delighted to see you, Carah! Happy birthday!"
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[Carah Denton]

Carah Denton didn't have to be back at University until September, so she had these months off. She had to admit that she was very glad for the free time. Over three years of studying and she was nearly finished. After next year, she would be a fully qualified teacher. After that she wanted to either go straight into teaching or continue her study, but she hadn't decided yet. She was really excited for it, she would be really lucky if she could find a position right out of college. However that was not likely to happen, given the fact that there were more teachers then there were positions. It was happening all over, but it was her calling and if it took her years to get a position then so be it, she would just keep getting more qualified. She didn't mind, she could live with it.

Arriving at the Inn, Carah walked inside only to be hugged from behind by her sister. Carah laughed and hugged Shiloh back, she was so excited to be here too. She had actually been up to see the Inn yet, so it really was about time that she did so. "Hey, Shiloh! Happy Birthday!" She called, before relieving herself of her sister. "This place looks, great! Where's Grace? I gather the parties outside?" Following her sister outside, she marvelled at all of the decorations and found herself slightly awed by the work her sister put into this place. She was so lucky her sister was so dedicated to this place. "Grace, it's nice to see you. How are you?"​

 

[Charlotte Williams]

It had been a strange thing receiving and invitation to Shiloh's birthday party, after all, she had not heard from the girl in a number of years, however she had barely been able to turn it down. Charlotte loved an occasion to dress up and see old friends. Which was exactly what she'd planned to do. She'd taken a little bit of time off from her work, which hadn't really been much, and she had gone back to her parent's home in London. She had arrived a day before the actual part but was greatly looking forward to it. Charlotte had not really changed that much from school, she was roughly the same height, with long leg, and a very slim body. She had long blonde hair, which she worse generally in a ponytail as she worked. She was older looking, features much clearly than previously, but it was obviously still the same girl. She had spent the spare time both shopping for something to wear and also for a gift for the two girls. She hadn't really met the twin, but if she was anything like Shiloh then, Charlotte was really looking forward to meeting her. The next morning had kept Charlotte pretty busy. Since she wanted to look her best for this twenty-first she had woken up early enough to lightly curl her hair, and put on a light amount of make up, just the right amount of it. Finally things appeared to be done. She was finally ready to get going to this party. After, the note of approval she took the invitation and though she knew she was probably not supposed to, Charlotte decided to apparate directly to the location.

It only took a few seconds and Charlotte had already reached the location. She smiled to herself, putting the wand back in her bag, and then with both gifts under her arm, wandered into the little inn. Charlotte had as ever dressed politely, with a just above the knee length skirt to the dress. She had matched this with a pair of brand new black platform heels. They really gave her the extra height which she needed. She was very happy to be there, it would be nice to see a few old faces again. Charlotte wondered through, and noticed the noise out the back, so followed the noise to there, where she was graced with the site of Shiloh and someone who looked identical, it caused Charlotte a bit of concern. "Shiloh!" She said happily, "And you must be Carah, right?" She addressed them both attempt to get which was which. She just smiled at both, it didn't matter. "Happy Birthday to you both, here, gifts for you both." She added handing them both the gifts which Charlotte had bought the previous day while in London. "I'm Charlotte, I used to go to school with your sister," She introduced to the girl whom she was assuming was Carah, though it sort of looked like she was almost addressing the two of them. "Thank you so much for the invite!"
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[Ai Nightray]

Ai Nightray had been so out of it lately that she had nearly completely forgotten that Shiloh's birthday was coming up. She couldn't help it though. Carah and Shiloh's birthday wasn't the only thing she was forgetting. In fact, she was pretty sure that a lot of things had been forgotten by her saved for those that she did daily, like her chores and her share of the work while she stayed under Grace's roof. Though she could have sworn that she nearly bonked her head at the wall in annoyance for not remembering something so important. Well, at least she remembered it, though she was actually pretty late for it considering that she wanted to buy presents and for that, well, she needed to find part-time jobs. And since she remembered the upcoming birthdays pretty late in the month, she barely had any time to save up. And so, she had decided on simple enough presents instead. Baking had always been one of her talents after all, and so, she had taken it upon herself to bake cupcakes instead for the celebrants as their birthday presents. Well, it was made out of love and effort so perhaps it was enough? She hoped they would like it.

After Ai had dressed herself in clothes that she had well thought to be suited for the occasion, she wrapped the gifts well to her liking before heading to the lobby to greet the two celebrants. When she had arrived, there were only three people. Shiloh, Carah and woman that she was yet to know. The Japanese plastered a smile on her face before she trudged towards the trio and bowed her head lightly when she neared them. "Happy birthday, Shiloh!" she greeted cheerfully before handing said woman the box of cupcakes she had prepared and then turned her head towards Carah. "And happy birthday to you too, Carah," the small girl grinned as she handed another box of cupcakes. After giving her greetings to the two celebrants, Ai smiled sheepishly at the other woman of whom she was yet to meet and decided to introduce herself or otherwise remained rude, which she absolutely and positively did not want to do to Shiloh's friend and at a special day too. "Hi. I'm Ai. Ai Edogawa," she said as she held out her hand to be shaken. The celebration started out with her meeting a new person, this was a good start. Yep, this day was going to be great.

 

[Tara Sitara]

Tara had taken a few days off from the cafe. She hadn't taken a few days off that she could think of since she had opened the cafe. even they days she was away she was in india buying spices, or france or some other destination buying things for the shop. last night leigh had all but pushed her out of te door telling her to have a holiday. and she saw the girl almost lock the door when she saw tara head towards it this morning but she had only been coming in to pick up the large box of mixed macaroons she had made the previous day for the party. she apparated to the village that her friends inn was housed which was where they were holding their party and walked the sort distance to the location specified on the invite. she headed in to the reception just in time to see that some of her friends exiting the reception. she followed them out to the garden where it seemed like the party was taking place. "Shiloh. happy birthday" she said putting the box on the table so that she could give her friend a hug. she then saw another girl who she knew must be shilohs "Carah happy birthday" she said giving her a hug as well. then in the group she saw two other people, both she hadn't seen in ages. "charlotte. how have you been?" she said hugging her as well. and and finally another girl she recognised, as being in hr house back at school but hadn't known particularly well. "Ai? how are you?" she said giving her a hug as well so she wasn't left out. "It is a really nice place you have here, so picturesque" she said wishing she had brought her paints, or pencils or paper, but no she had nothing, maybe she could pop home after the party and pick something up.