[voice]

[wannabethehero]

[The audio on this message is a little hard to pick out from some background noise - it sounds like Kiwi is in a public area with a lot of chatter.]

Hi everyone. So, Will is staying with me for a while. He's been really stressed and sad, after the monster attack and...some friends of his getting sick.

So I want to do something to cheer him up; I'm putting together kind of a last minute party. Nothing too fancy...if you want to come over, we can play some games or just talk. I just want to remind Will that we love him and we're still here!

Let me know if you'd like to come...and don't tell Will about it! I want to surprise him.

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[wannabethehero]

[Kiwi was in the middle of the cluster when Will entered, allowing the others to make the first impression - they were all here for him, after all! When he pauses in confusion, they scoot their way to the front to greet him.]

Welcome home!

[twistedempathy]

Ah--th-thank you?

[You did a good job keeping it quiet, Kiwi! He's lost for words for a second there. He regains his equilibrium soon enough, even so.]

What's all this, then? I had no idea you were so sneaky!

[wannabethehero]

Only when surprise parties are involved.

[They grin brightly, grasping Will's hand and tugging him into the living room.]

I invited all our friends to come cheer you up!

[twistedempathy]

I can tell.

[Will twines their fingers together, laughing as he lets himself be led along. It's hard not to be on autopilot at least a little bit--he's still floored by what a sweet gesture this is. What can he even say?]

You did a good job!

[Just look at that smile~ Mission accomplished, Kiwi?]

[wannabethehero]

[Kiwi smiles, trying to ignore the little flutter in their heart from their fingers entwining. They're practically beaming as Will smiles. Mission accomplished, indeed.]

Anything for a friend.

[twistedempathy]

Anything, huh..... You really do go above and beyond. Not that that's surprising! You could move mountains if you put your mind to it.

[Would that be easier or harder than climbing just the one, though?]