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A

"Cyborg," you say.

Cyborg joins you and Roselind as Raven says, "Beast Boy."

"Grandfather Sixth," you say.

"Mom," Raven says as she waves Arella over.

"Well, I suppose I should choose my mother," you say.

Your mother joins you and she sits with Roselind.

"Starfire," Raven says.

"Dad," you say.

"Grandmother Ruth," Raven says.

This leaves just the Titans North to choose from.

A) Jinx
B) Argent
C) Red Star
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A

"This way, both teams have a fighting chance."

"Right," Raven says. "If one team ends up stronger than the other, they could just snatch up the points no matter which team is up."

"Right," you say back. "And we wouldn't want this to be one-sided like that."

"No, not at all," Raven says.

The two of you stare down, and you smirk as you feel the competitive nature.

"Well, if we're going to split the twins," you say, "I'll choose first and take... Roselind."

Roselind happily brings her chair over to sit with you, and Rebecca automatically goes to Raven's side.

"Raven, you go ahead and choose next," you say.

"Alright," Raven says. "Robin."

Robin joins Raven and Rebecca, and now you choose again.

A) Cyborg
B) Beast Boy
C) Grandfather Sixth
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A

"Well, I suppose it's only fair to then let each team have one of the twins."

"Alright," Raven says. "Which one do you take?"

"Hold on, we're not playing just yet," you say. "Let's finish eating."

You eat up a slice of each pizza, from the pepperoni to the bacon to the veggie and are full. Everyone else eats their fill, until there's only a few slices left at all.

"Alright," you say. "Now we can begin."

You and Raven get up and bring your chairs to sit as captains a ways away from the tables.

"Oh, we should also decide how to play this," you say while Raven takes a seat.

"What do you mean?" she asks. "It's charades."

"Yes, but I mean the rules of guessing," you explain. "Having large teams is different from having a small group. So let's make it..."

A) Team exclusive
B) Free-for-all
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C

"Well, obviously, all that's left is riding down from here to California," you say. "We'll drop the rental off at the Hertz location in Redding, finish on Shadowfax, and be back before the Summer's over."

"So then Raven's mom isn't going to be visiting when you guys arrive?" Robin asks.

"Well, I may have to go back to Azarath soon," Arella says, "but it is very easy to make a return trip."

"That's true," Cyborg chuckles.

"Wait, how so? your mother asks.

"Well, that's a bit of a long story," you say. "But speaking of, we'll be seeing you all off soon, won't we?"

"Yes, we do need to be getting back," your father says. "We can pack up tonight, drive the rental back, and get on our plane before lunch."

"That seems a bit fast," Roselind says.

"Yeah," Rebecca says. "Couldn't we fly down to California to visit?"

"Well, if Rory and Raven are going to head there as a road trip," Sixth says, "it won't be like they're arriving in a day. We'll visit California for the holidays."

"Yes, exactly," you say.

"Let's just work on making tonight a lot of fun, then," Raven says.

"Here, here," you say.

"Here, here!" everyone else echoes as you have another quick toast.

"That said," Raven says. "The girls and I had an idea to have a little party game. Perhaps charades since that doesn't need too much paper or anything."

"Yes, that sounds fine," you say. "What teams would we do?"

"Your team versus my team," she says.

"Oh? Well, that's very interesting," you say. "Hmm... I wonder who I will pick first..."

Raven starts to speak up but stops.

"Did you want to pick first?" you ask.

"Well..." she says. "I mean, it is your birthday, though, so..."

"In that case," you say as you look at the table.

Raven looks surprised, and then both Jinx and Argent snicker.

"What?" you say.

"Raven really thought you were going to let her choose first," Jinx smirks. "Out of being a gentleman."

"But it's okay that you're going first," Raven says. "It's your birthday."

"Thank you," you say. "Wait. Oh, of course. You wanted to go first to get one of the twins, didn't you? Get an advantage?"

"Well, I guess it wouldn't work to lie," Raven says, to which you all share a chuckle.

"Well, to be fair, I'd probably do the same move," you say. "Hmm..."

A) Put the twins on separate teams
B) Use a mini game to decide who gets the twins
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COIN TOSS

B

Jinx pouts as she reluctantly sits to Argent's left. Argent settles in, gives you a big smile as she gets a plate, and you smile back out of courtesy.

You notice that as the Titans sit on the other side of the table, directly opposite of you, you're getting frowning stares from Robin, Cyborg, Beast Boy and even Red Star.

"What? you ask.

"Nothing," they all say with pouting faces.

Raven leans over to whisper, "I think they're jealous."

"Oh, okay," you say with a knowing nod. "Well, lads, perhaps you should be."

"Huh?" they and Raven say.

"Because I'm the one taking the most wonderful young woman off the market," you say as you take Raven's hand.

You bring her hand up and give it a kiss, and Raven smiles.

"Isn't that sweet?" Cyborg teases.

Everyone shares a laugh, and then everyone has a plate and glass, with pitchers of cola available. Everyone fills their glasses, and you all toast to the engagement over your birthday. You all get slices of pizza, keeping the non-meat pizza closest for Beast Boy's sake, and as you eat, you talk about...

A) Your restaurant plans
B) Your plans for a house in Jump City
C) What's left on the road trip
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A

"10 PM? Not too late, hopefully things will wind down so we can just slip away to my room."

"That's fine by me," Raven smiles. "But since we're making your birthday special, you better make tonight special."

"Oh, I will certainly show my full appreciation," you smirk.

Raven tosses her head back as she laughs, and the two of you spin in the water together. Everyone splashes around, Beast Boy as a seal again, and you notice your sisters glomping around on Jinx, Argent and Starfire.

"Alright, everyone," your mother says as she shows up at the doorway. "We're ready!"

"Finally!" you say.

Everyone gets out of the pool, Beast Boy changing to a dog to shake dry. Starfire shakes dry, too, but isn't even in a different outfit. She's still wearing her usual purple boots and things, but she just lets the water drip away.

"Star, maybe you should use a towel," Robin says as he picks up his cape from a pool chair.

Everyone goes inside, you letting the boys borrow towels while the ladies change in the other room. The boys then give you the room to change into your nicest semi-formal slacks and shoes with a nice, simple button-up with long sleeves. You then join everyone else, and Raven is indeed wearing her black t-shirt dress and Louis Vuittons.

"Very nice," Cyborg says as he and Beast Boy give thumbs up.

"Why thank you," you say, pretending the compliments are for you. "But no, in all seriousness and honesty, this is why Raven was a hit at the Null family home."

"Really?" Raven asks. "Who said?"

"Mostly myself, but I'd imagine the others felt the same," you say. "Now, to the Raven's Nest!"

"To the Raven's Nest!" Raven repeats with a big smile.

The two of you walk hand-in-hand and lead the way. Your mother opens the door, steps aside, and you marvel as you walk in and see the shining banner that reads, "Congratulates On Your Engagement!"

"Wow...!" Raven says for the both of you. "This is amazing! Mrs. Null, or, uh, Rachel? Miss Rachel, thank you so much."

"This was... definitely worth waiting for, actually," you say to your mother.

"Didn't I tell you?" she smiles back.

"Speech!" Sixth says. "Speech!"

The others echo, "Speech! Speech!"

"No, no!" you say back with a wave of your hand and a tug of your scarf. "I know this has suddenly become a celebration of our engagement, but there's no need for a speech on my birthday. I have the love of my life, the love of my family, and the great appreciation of my friends, and we're all here together for a good time. Let us simply eat, drink and be merry, shall we?"

After everyone else applauds, Raven says, "That was actually a really good speech."

"Well, thank you," you say. "Who's sitting where?"

Everyone goes to the tables, your father still at the head, but you as the guest of honor, in the middle. You of course have Raven on your right, Arella on her right. Making sure to slip right into your left is...

A) Jinx
B) Argent
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B

"Alright, fine," you say. "I'll go join the others at the pool. Just try and be fast before everyone gets pruny."

You head back, go to your room, and change into swim trunks. From there, you go back to the pool and find everyone you know is there, and no one else. Those other guests you heard must've moved on.

"There he is!" Beast Boy says. "The birthday boy's finally joined the party!"

"Thank you, Beast Boy," you say. "And hello, everyone."

You walk to the pool and jump in for a nice splash. Everyone has a good laugh as you resurface, and you float over to where Raven is with Jinx.

"My family is oddly keeping the hall shut up for the moment," you say. "They seem to want to keep it a surprise for me."

"And that's odd how?" Raven asks.

"Well, maybe it isn't," you say. "I just didn't think the decorations were a big deal. It's being with family and friends and having fun that matters."

"Very true," Raven says as she floats over to you.

Raven wraps her arms around you, gives you a kiss on the cheek, then floats around you a little more.

"Come back here," you smirk as you follow after.

"What?" Raven giggles as you wrap your arms around her.

"I was wondering," you say quietly. "I know you didn't get me any gifts, and I'm not holding that against you, but-"

"You want some quality alone time, huh?" Raven smirks.

"Well..." you smirk back.

"I guess we could," Raven says. "Just, y'know, late at night. Like, late, late. I don't know how late, but pretty late."

"True," you say. "How about we try for..."

A) 10 PM
B) 11 PM
C) Midnight
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B

"Not right now," you say. "I'm going to check in with my parents to know if we can have dinner."

"Alright," Raven says. "I might pass you in the hall, then, cuz I'm on my way back."

"Okay," you say. "See you soon."

You hang up, lead Robin, Cyborg and Red Star inside and let them know which way to the pool before turning around and heading for the Raven's Nest. Sadly, you don't encounter Raven before then, so you'll have to wait to see her in her swimsuit again later.

The doors to the Raven's Nest are closed so you knock. Your mother answers but keeps the door slightly cracked.

"Rory, what're you doing here?" she asks.

"I just wanted to check on how things are going," you say, "for my birthday dinner. Are we ready yet?"

"Almost," she says. "But we want the decorations to be a surprise for you."

"Oh, that's not that big a deal, is it?" you say. "Is it really that special?"

"Well I can't say because that'd give something away," she says.

A) Insist to see
B) Just go to the pool
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A

"I'll call Raven," you say as you get out your communicator.

You wait as the communicator dials, and Raven picks up on her end.

"Are they here?" Raven asks.

"Yes," you say. "Beast Boy and Starfire already dove into the pool, though."

"What?" Raven says. "I already dried off."

"Well, you can come back if you haven't gotten dressed."

"I guess... Are you going to join in?"

A) Sure
B) Not right now
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B

"Behind the pool area," you say.

You and Red Star walk around the outside of the building and see that past the trees shielding the pool is a nice clearing.

"Yes, this should work," Red Star says. "I'll watch the skies, and be a signal when the T-Ship arrives."

"Alright," you say. "I'll let the ladies know the others are on their way."

You go back inside, and quickly make the long walk back to the pool.

"Raven," you call from the door. "The Titans are almost here."

"Okay," Raven says. "I'll be right there."

"Alright," you say.

You go back inside and head back around the outside to the pool. You watch the sky to the south while waiting with Red Star, and you see lights coming. Red Star flies up just enough to be over the tree and emits a red light from his hands as he waves. The T-Ship flies over the pool and the landing jets whip up the wind so it blows your hair around.

"Whoa, a pool!" Beast Boy says before the T-Ship even lands.

He jumps out as a green hawk, and Starfire even follows him, and from the sound of it, they both dive into the pool. The T-Ship finishes landing, and then Robin and Cyborg hop out.

"Well, they were impatient," you say, pointing a thumb over your shoulder to the pool.

"Yeah," Cyborg chuckles. "So, birthday boy, is that where the party is?"

"Well, not exactly," you say. "We have a nice hall rented out for the night and we'll be heading over there in a little bit. I don't know if Raven exited the pool area before Starfire and Beast Boy dove in, but she was going to go get dressed to meet all of you."

You listen closely and hear a seal, which must be Beast Boy's current form for swimming in the pool. You do hear your sisters, and you're pretty sure you hear Jinx and Argent. There are other voices you don't know so those must be other guests that are using the pool at the same time.

A) Call Raven
B) Find Raven
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A

"I'll let his sense of chivalry take care of it," Raven says. "He'll let me go first because ladies first."

"I guess," Jinx shrugs. "Who're you choosing first?"

"Well, as soon as I choose a sister, he might just choose the other to keep me from having an advantage," Raven says. "But if he chooses a sister, I'll have to choose the other to keep him from having an advantage. Guess I'll have no choice but to choose one of the twins first."

[return to Rorek]

Your communicator goes off and you answer.

"Evening, Robin," you say. "Are you almost here?"

"Almost," he says. "Is there a space big enough for us to land on?"

"Red Star and I will go see," you say. "The Titans North copter is also in a grassy space, there might be room there."

"Alright, see you soon," Robin says.

You and Red Star finish your onion rings and head outside of the inn.

"Well, the T-Copter is by the parking lot," you say. "I think there is good room..."

A) Behind Wy'East Cafe
B) Behind the pool area
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B

"Maybe Rorek and I can be team leaders, and we'll choose who we want on our teams."

"That sounds fair," Jinx says. "Are you going to get both twins? Y'know, for that twin synchronicity?"

"That would be a good advantage," Raven says. "I'm sure Rorek will try that, too, especially since they're his sisters."

"But the best way to do that is to be first to choose," Argent says. "How are you going to decide who is first?"

"Or rather, how will you convince him to let you choose first, even though it's his birthday?" Jinx says.

A) Let his chivalry do it
B) Use feminine wiles
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A

"I guess we could do something like that," Raven says. "I did enjoy those party games we played while we were at the Nulls' family home."

"Yes, those were fun," Roselind smiles.

"We could do pictionary again," Rebecca says.

"But we might need things to actually draw with this time," Raven says. "Not everyone can use magic aura."

"Drawing with aura?" Argent says. "That sounds pretty cool."

"We could also do charades," Roselind says. "That way it's like pictionary but with acting things out."

"That might be the best," Raven says. "No worries about the paper and pens, just if you can sorta mime something."

"That'll be fun," Argent says. "What would the teams be?"

"Well, there's..." Raven says as she does the math. "Sixteen people, once the Titans arrive. Eight and eight... Can't do boys versus girls, there's not as many boys."

A) Titans VS Nulls & Arella
B) Team Raven VS Team Rorek pick-up game
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B

"Maybe," Raven says. "What did you have in mind?"

"I dunno," Jinx says as she floats closer. "You got any ideas?"

"Well," Raven says, thinking. "I mean, it's a little late to do something like Illusion Magic."

"Obviously," Jinx says. "But there's gotta be something else you can do, right?"

"Why do I have to do something about it?" Raven asks.

"Well what would I be able to do about it?" Jinx counters. "My main power is bad luck."

"We can use that," Raven says.

"Are you sure?" Argent says. "I mean, bad luck in a pool would be like, drowning, wouldn't it?"

Jinx scowls at Argent.

"What?" Argent says. "It would count, wouldn't it?"

"It could also be something like his swim trunks slip away," Jinx says. "That'd actually be pretty funny."

"How about simply asking him to stop staring?" Arella asks. "I'm sure pointing it out to his mother would be embarrassing enough."

"That's true," Raven says.

Raven looks over and spots the mother, and tries to think what to say, but finds the words stuck in her throat.

"Could you speak to them?" she asks Arella. "You are a parent."

"Alright, alright," Arella says.

Arella clears her throat and wades her way a bit closer to the other family.

"Um, excuse me," she says to the other mother. "I'm sorry, but I couldn't help but notice one of your sons glancing over, maybe staring a little at my daughter and her friends. It's making them a little uncomfortable."

"Oh, I'm sorry," the mother says with a genuine apologetic tone. "He's... Well, he's a growing boy."

The mother has a nervous laugh, but then she frowns at the middle son.

"Marchall, what have I told you?" the mother scolds.

"Marchall?" the twins mutter with confused looks.

Marchall turns red and shrinks into his shoulders as he skulks away to the shallow end, completely facing away from the girls.

"Sorry about that, Marchall," Jinx mutters with a smirk.

"So is there anything special planned for the birthday party?" Argent asks.

"Nope," Raven says. "Just the pizza for dinner and all of us being together."

"So it's a glorified pizza party?" Jinx says. "Is he turning 10 or something?"

"What?" Raven frowns. "We all like pizza, and the place we're getting it from is the one place that'll let meals be to go so we can cater this."

"Well, there should be something," Jinx says. "A party game, at least."

A) Come up with a party game
B) Just let the party be dinner
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B

"Alright, time's up for the hot tub," Raven says as she gets up.

"What?" Jinx says. "There's a time limit on how long we can be in here?"

"Yeah," Raven says. "The sign says it right there."

Jinx pouts but she and the others follow Raven to the pool. Raven makes sure to stay on the far side from the family with all boys, as do the others. Arella sits with Raven, the sisters stick close to both of them, and Argent takes a quick swim from side to side while Jinx floats nearby.

Jinx looks at Raven, Arella, and then Argent as she backstrokes into view. Jinx grumbles as all cup sizes are considerably higher. But then she looks to Rorek's sisters and is relieved that they're still petite.

Jinx coasts back over towards the group when she notices the boys are still glancing over. Mostly the middle child who seems old enough to know what he likes and too young to know self-control.

"You think we should do something about that?" Jinx asks as she floats over to Raven.

Raven notices the boy looking.

A) No
B) Maybe
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B

The others follow Raven, with Rorek's sisters still gravitating towards Raven's mother. Though at the same time, they also want to be near Argent and Jinx. However, Jinx and Argent move over to sit on either side of Raven.

"So, it's Rorek's birthday, huh?" Jinx asks with a big smirk.

"Yep," Raven says.

"You get him anything?" Argent asks.

"No," Raven says. "But I don't think he minds."

"Wow, really?" Jinx asks. "Wish Kid Flash was like that on his birthday. He expected me to have something for him when we met for dinner."

"It's not even about expectations," Argent says. "You should want to get them something because you like them."

"Well, yeah," Raven says. "But see, part of today's celebration is more than his birthday. We're engaged."

Jinx and Argent both look at Raven for a second before their eyes widen.

"Really?" they both say.

"Yes, really," Raven says. "Why would I lie about that?"

"Wait, when are you getting married?" Jinx asks.

"In February," Raven says. "It'll be in time for my birthday."

"Aw, that's really sweet," Argent says. "And February has Valentine's Day, too, so it's gonna be completely packed with romance for you two."

Raven smiles as she thinks about that.

"You'll be getting so many presents from Rory!" Roselind says.

"Boy, that's going to be rough on him," Jinx says. "Trying to come up with three different gifts for those occasions?"

"It's not like I'm going to be demanding gifts," Raven says.

"But that wouldn't be very good of him if he didn't get you a gift for your birthday, your anniversary and Valentine's Day," Rebecca says.

"Actually, you'd also need to get gifts for him on two of those, wouldn't you?" Roselind says.

"Oh, that's true," Raven says.

"Well those should be easy enough, right?" Jinx smirks.

Argent and Jinx snicker but Raven rolls her eyes.

"Let's not get... suggestive, okay?" Raven says. "My engagement aside, you are talking about their brother, y'know."

Raven motions to Roselind and Rebecca.

"Okay, okay," Jinx says. "Killjoy."

Raven's not sure how much time has passed but she remembers there being a time limit on staying in the hot tub. The sun is going down, and the Titans are surely going to be here any moment, too...

A) Stay in the hot tub
B) Move to the pool
C) Return to the rooms
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A

"Get a quick snack. Just something to tide us over until dinner."

"I wouldn't mind having something," Red Star says.

"Then we'll go check out some of the places around here and let you ladies enjoy yourselves," you say.

"Alright," Raven says. "But come to get me when the others show up, okay?"

"Right," you say.

You give Raven a quick peck on the cheek before she leads the ladies to the pool and before you lead Red Star to Mt. Hood Brewing Co. Govy since you will technically be using Portland for dinner.

[cut to Raven]

Raven and her group find there are others in the pool, and it looks to be a family with all boys of various ages. And those boys definitely take notice of the group of all females walking in. Raven shrugs off their stares and...

A) Steps into the pool
B) Steps into the hot tub
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COIN TOSS

A

"Just between you and me... Before Jinx joined your team, and while she was staying over in Titans Tower in California, she, Raven and myself... Had a bit of... How to put it? It was just the one time and we didn't even go all the way."

"Hmm, yes, I understand the American slang," Red Star says. "I believe there is also a way of relating it to baseball."

"Yes, exactly," you say. "We went roughly to second or third base, and stopped there."

"Hmm, I see," Red Star says. "While you were engaged?"

"No, no," you say. "This was months ago, and the engagement is more recent."

"So then, letting the girls swim alone is more so there are no lingering feelings," he says.

"Yes," you say. "I'm removing myself from the situation so that Raven won't be watching me to make sure I'm not watching the others around us."

The door to Raven's room opens and Raven walks out with everyone in swimsuits.

"Must be very difficult," Red Star says.

You clear your throat while trying to keep your eyes at everyone's eye level.

"We'll see you ladies later," you say. "We lads will..."

A) Get a quick snack
B) Check with your parents in the Raven's Nest
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COIN TOSS

A

"There is a pool."

Raven frowns at you.

"You ladies can use it while I wait on our other guests," you say quickly.

"Well, not sure what Red Star will do then," Jinx says.

"G'nark isn't joining you all?" Raven asks.

"Wait, who is who?" you ask.

"Red Star is in charge of Titans North," Jinx says. "G'nark is a caveman who Raven and the others found in a sort of Land Time Forgot place under the North Pole. Needless to say, he still has a very hard time with technology. Though, he has taken a liking to the toaster. Hot, toasted bread is his favorite snack now."

"So he didn't want to go into the Titan North jet, then?" Raven says.

"No, and that means Kole stayed behind with him since he still gets separation anxiety," Jinx says. "He's kinda like a puppy in that way. You'll have to wait until later to meet them."

"So with just you, Argent and Red Star," Raven says, "that's really just seven guests total. Guess that's alright, three pizzas might still go pretty fast."

"We can always order more," you say. "Well, we'll be watching for you then. See you later."

You hang up the communicator and the ladies get their swimsuits ready again while you exit. You go outside and keep your eyes on the skies. The T-Copter arrives and finds space to land on the grassy field next to the parking lot.

"Hello there," you say as you walk over. "I'm Rorek."

"Hello," the barrel-chested young man says, with a noticeable Russian accent. "I am Red Star."

"Nice to meet you," you say. "Well, the ladies are already dressing for the pool, I'll help show you the way."

You lead the three members of Titans North inside and around the way to the rooms.

"Raven," you say as you knock on the door. "Titans North are here."

"Have them enter in through your room," Raven says.

"Alright," you say, only a little confused.

You go to your door, open it and let Jinx and Argent walk in.

"Oooh~, not bad," Jinx says as she looks around.

"Just get over here," Raven says from the connecting door.

You close the door and let the ladies have their time, but that does leave you alone with Red Star...

"Why is it only the ladies are using the pool?" he asks.

"Well..." you say.

A) Tell him the truth
B) Come up with an excuse
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A

"Bacon. Bacon's always good."

Hmm... Oh, yes, there is one that has bacon as a topping," she says. "Alright, so one large pepperoni, one large wood-fired mushroom and one large Alpine bacon."

"Yes, very good," you say. "Alright, see you in... Well, however long it is until dinner."

"Well these pizzas shouldn't take too long so perhaps in under an hour," she says. "I'll be sure to call when they're ready."

"Alright," you say. "See you then."

You hang up and Rebecca turns the volume back up on the news.

"... Vervaat need your help," Mandy says. "If you have seen Nora, please contact local authorities first, and leave it to them to bring Nora home."

"So Nora Vervaat is the missing girl, I guess," Raven says.

"It must be very scary for her family," Arella says. "I understood why Raven ran away, but I was still worried and afraid for her safety."

Raven's smile is very warm and soft hearing her mother say that.

You get a call on the Titan communicator and see it's Jinx.

"Hey~!" she says as you answer. "We're almost there!"

"Wow, that's a bit earlier than expected," you say. "There's still time to spare before dinner is ready, and the Titans from California still aren't here yet."

"We'll have to find a way to spend our time," Raven groans.

"There aren't a lot of options..." you say.

A) Suggest the pool
B) Don't suggest the pool
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B

"I think it's time we told them the truth," you say.

"The truth?" Rebecca says.

"About what?" Roselind asks.

"Well, both Azarath, and a bit more about Raven," you say.

Your sisters look over at Raven and Arella curiously.

"Well," Arella starts. "Azarath isn't a country on Earth. It's not on an alien planet somewhere, but in another interdimensional realm."

"Wow...!" Rebecca says in awe while Roselind gasps.

"So Raven found a way to run away from another dimension?" Roselind says.

"That must've taken a strong level of magic," Rebecca says.

"Well, yes, actually," Arella says. "But there's a reason Raven had the reserve at even a young age to pull off such a feat."

"You already know that my father was a demon," Raven says. "Remember? Ross' Demon Detector? But he wasn't just some low level creature that had his way with my mother and that was it. He was basically the most powerful, most evil demon possible. My power comes from how powerful he was, so it's why I'm capable of so much, like time stopping, phasing through walls, and just about everything Rorek has taught me."

"Whoa..." Rebecca says while Roselind gasps again.

"So, then," Rebecca continues. "Are you like... an heiress?"

"A demon heiress...?" Roselind says.

"No, no," Raven says, "I'm not anything like that. There's nothing I'm inheriting. There's no mansion in some hellscape with monster butlers for me, and I wouldn't want one if there was one."

"Right..." your sisters both say.

"We were talking about it before with tasting the magic," Roselind says. "I suppose Raven's father would have to be something powerful."

"Yeah," Rebecca says. "Very powerful..."

"Well, he's dead now so whatever," Raven says. "The point is, that's why there is no Azarath to find on a map or to explain where I came from."

"That's fair," Rebecca says.

"We can tell Mother and Father this later during dinner," Roselind says.

"Speaking of," you say, "I should let Mother know about our extra guests. Let her know to get something vegetarian for Beast Boy."

You get out your phone to call but she's already calling you.

"Oh, what timing," you say as you answer the phone. "I was going to call you."

"Well that is good timing," your mother chuckles. "So, I know you and the girls like pepperoni so we're getting the one pizza here that is named on the menu, 'Pepperoni.'"

"That makes sense," you say. "Oh, and I hope you don't mind, Raven and I invited our friends, the Titans. About eight or so, so the room won't be so empty but also as a dry run for the wedding reception."

"Oh well that's nice," she says.

"We'll need a vegetable pizza for Beast Boy," you say. "Something that's at least mushrooms, no meat toppings. And perhaps something with..."

A) Bacon
B) Sausage
C) Olives
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A

"A bill is being introduced to Congress' House of Representatives," Duke continues, "and if the vote is favorable, it will move on to the Senate. As it looks, it may not make it through, as the majority sees it as government overreach in the economy. A company has the right to determine for itself what it should be liable for. We here at KDMB 6 Oregon encourage you to voice your opinions on our social media, as well as to your local representatives, before the vote."

"Thank you, Duke," Mandy says. "Up next, the search for a missing girl from Idaho expands into Washington and Oregon as its been almost a week since she first disappeared. We hear an update from Idaho authorities after the break."

The news camera zooms out a bit before the channel goes to commercial.

"Oh my," your sisters both say.

"They said she 'disappeared,' but not kidnapped..." you say. "She might have run away."

"That's always a possibility," Raven and Arella both say.

Your sisters look at both of them curiously.

"Oh, well," Raven says. "I'm technically a runaway."

"Oh," they say.

"So, where did you run away to?" Roselind asks.

"I don't think we ever got a straight answer on where Azarath is," Rebecca says.

"You didn't?" Raven says, a little nervous. "Huh."

A) Come up with a lie
B) Tell them the truth
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COIN TOSS

A

"I think the companies should provide Super Insurance."

"Really?" Raven asks.

"Yes, really," you say. "Better safe than sorry. Villains can pop up anywhere, go anywhere, and then there are potential global crises. People who live in an area without coverage would be left out in the cold."

"Maybe, but why pay a premium if you never have to worry about it?" Raven asks.

"Well, if done right, it won't be an insane amount of money," you say. "The Super Insurance should be about covering your bases, the same as with having fire insurance, natural disasters, or man-made damage."

"So like, universal insurance," Raven says. "Similar to the argument over healthcare."

"Not quite," you say. "This isn't a thing where everyone in America now has this, whether they want it or not, and there is additional tax to pay every year. This is personal insurance, that is a personal choice. If someone wants, they can live without any kind of insurance. But when a person wants to insure themselves and their possessions, they should also have Super Insurance in case one day, they end up affected by a battle between, say... well, the Titans and your enemies."

"But isn't that something everyone should want? To be protected just in case?"

"Yes, but not everyone wants the same things as everyone else. America grants the right to bear arms, that is to say, legally own firearms, but that doesn't mean everyone in America wants to own a gun. But for those that do, legally of course, they have the right to do so."

"I feel like we're getting into really deep conversations for just your birthday," Raven says.

"Maybe," you chuckle.

A) Keep watching news
B) Watch something else
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A

"TriCoin is still only acceptable by a relatively small number of vendors," the anchor continues. "Cryptocurrency as a whole is still not wholly accepted, but anywhere that accepts ButtCoin naturally accepts TriCoin.

"A few big names in the business world have been asked about the projections of TriCoin and other cryptocurrency, and if their businesses would join those that accept TriCoin. Oliver Queen has considered the option while Bruce Wayne has adamantly declined, preferring to stay with traditional valuables."

"At least Bruce Wayne agrees with me," Raven teases.

"Yes, yes," you say with a smirk.

"Another story in the economy is the debate of 'Super Insurance,'" the anchor continues. "For more on this, we go to Duke Begg. Duke?"

"Thank you, Mandy," Duke says. "For over a decade, property damage as a casualty of a supervillain attack or a battle of heroes and villains has been a major issue, and not every insurance company has felt compelled to pay out for what happens to a vehicle, place of business or even resedential area.

"The debate surrounds if the government should compel all companies to offer Super Insurance. The main counter to the issue is tied to location. Cities like Gotham and Metropolis are obviously the most active regions in America, and it would therefore be foolish for an insurance company not to offer Super Insurance.

"But then you look to perhaps a city like Toledo, Ohio, or Glendale, Arizona, or Albuquerque, New Mexico. There are no heroes that call these cities home, and report very low 'super crime' rates. But there is always a chance something can happen there. Just look at recent news coming out of Las Vegas."

You, Raven and Arella all end up with wide eyes.

"It was only a few days ago that a high speed chase happened not between police and a criminal, but between what were seemingly meta human villains and meta human superheroes. After investigations by the police, it was concluded that Raven of the Teen Titans was part of the pursuing team. Very little damage was done despite the chase going for several blocks, but it establishes a point that there are no boundaries on where villains can appear. If a major city were to suddenly become a target, what would happen to residents who didn't have Super Insurance because a local insurance company didn't provide it? Or even a smaller city or town, or even just as individuals."

"Hmm, that's a good point," you say.

A) Agree with government law on Super Insurance
B) Still disagree with government enforcing Super Insurance
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Guess I'll do it, then.

ok
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B

The news.

"In Hollywood entertainment news," a female news anchor says, "the highly anticipated film project, 'Gotham 365,' unfortunately had to be canceled a few days ago after the film crew ended up hostages of the entire Rogues Gallery of Gotham villains. But not all together, mind you. First, they were taken hostage by Harvey 'Two Face' Dent, then by Paula 'Poison Ivy' Irving, 'The Riddler' Edward Nigma, 'The Penguin' Oswald Cobblepot, and finally, The Joker and Harley Quinn.

"All the villains claimed they wanted Gotham to see the 'real' them, and it soon turned into a fight between the villains for who would get to be the 'star,' or 'stars' in the case of Joker and Harley, of the film. Naturally, Batman and Batgirl saved the camera crew, but after that experience, it's natural that they'd be reluctant to continue.

"When asked about what will happen to the footage they already have, director Claire Pavidis is sure there can be a way to salvage things, but the name and premise will have to be reworked. She promises that those who wanted to see this film will have their chance, but asks that they be patient.

"Critics of the project are of course saying, 'We told you so,' but others have come out in support of Pavidis and her crew for being 'the brave and the bold' filmmakers they are."

"Wow," Raven says. "I'm honestly surprised a project like that was given the green light."

"Does seem a bit risky," you say.

"In economic news, the cryptocurrency phenomenon known as 'TriCoin' has taken another huge leap in value. One single 'TriCoin' now equals over $66,000, overtaking even the original form of cryptocurrency, ButtCoin."

"How does that even work?" Raven asks. "Imaginary coins that are worth more than like, a house, which is real?"

"Well, all things have a value as deemed by society," you say. "Gold is only valuable to a community that thinks gold has value. In fact, even paper money works the same. We've all just agreed that one piece of paper has a higher value than another."

"But you can hold a dollar bill. You just claim you have a couple ButtCoins or TriCoins or whatever other coin."

"I suppose so," you say. "But the coins have codes to prove they're legitimate, the same way a credit card number is what proves the credit card is real. And if you know a legitimate credict card number, you can use it online without the physical card. Does that mean the coin code isn't good enough just because you don't have a physical coin to hold onto?"

Raven thinks, and perhaps gets stuck.

A) Keep watching news
B) Check something else
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Who's making the next topic?

*shrug*
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https://derpicdn.net/img/2021/3/5/2565142/large.png

noice

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also noice
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B

"We can keep it to semi-formal," you say. "It's just us, family and friends, and it's just my birthday. We aren't going to be that fancy."

"In that case..." Raven says as she looks at her dresses. "How about that black t-shirt dress and the Louis Vuitton heels. Remember? Like I wore for meeting the family the first time."

"Yes, I remember," you say. "I do like those."

"Right, because I'd be dressing up for you," Raven says with a smirk.

"Well, it is my birthday," you say.

While you rest on Raven's bed and she finds the dress and shoes, you grab the television remote and scroll through the cable guide. You settle on...

A) Sports
B) News
C) A movie
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oh it's Pia-chan
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dinner time, later all
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dinner time, later all
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MegamanXfan21xx posted...

Today's the four-year anniversary of the Switch's release. Feels more like it was 20.

wow, yeah. or maybe like, 10. still feels way longer than just 4.
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B

You decide just resting in your rooms is good enough for now. You go to your room but then join the ladies through the connecting door.

"Hey, Rorek," Raven says while looking through her luggage. "How do you think we should dress for the party?"

A) Formal
B) Semi-formal
C) Casual

it's kinda sad this is all I could get out of my brain
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oh my
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B

"Well I think we should invite them anyway," you say. "We'll all be together come time for the wedding, this will be good practice.

"It is your birthday," Raven says. "Invite whoever you want."

"I'll call them after we finish eating," you say. "For all we know, they might all be too busy."

You five continue your meals, and you do find the Wy'East Cafe's fries are very good. They're crisp and well salted, a good thickness, and not too many of those limp, noodly ones.

From what you can tell, your sisters seem to enjoy the corn dogs, and the chicken strips look crisp and fully cooked so Arella is enjoying those, too.

When you finish your meals, you put the wrappers and little fry boxes in the trash, set trays on a special station, and then return to the hotel. You bring out your Titan communicator and have it reach out to Robin first.

"Oh, hey, Rorek!" Robin says. "What's going on?"

"Hey, there," you say. "Raven and I are in Oregon now, at Mt. Hood, and my family flew in for an early birthday party. But we figured, we should invite you all along, too. Assuming you're not too busy right now."

"No, we've been a bit bored, actually. We'll be on our way."

"Alright," you say, "we'll be at the Timberline Lodge. Call ahead and we'll meet you outside."

"Cool! See you then."

Robin hangs up and you call Jinx.

"Oh, hello there," she says with a sassy smile. "What're you doing calling me?"

"Don't make anything out of it," Raven says as she leans into view. "We're just inviting you and the Titans North to Rorek's birthday party."

"Oh," Jinx says flatly. "Well, I guess that's still nice. I'll let the others know. Where are you having it?"

"We're at Mt. Hood's Timberline Lodge," you say.

"Really? The place that like, inspired part of The Shining or something?"

"Yes, that place," Raven says.

"Okay, we'll be there," Jinx says. "See you soon!"

Jinx hangs up and you put your communicator away.

A) Check with your parents in the Raven's Nest
B) Rest in your rooms
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COIN TOSS

B

GRIDDLE

DARN GOOD CHEESEBURGER
1/3 lb certified Angus beef patty on a brioche bun with Tillamook cheddar, caramelized onions, dill pickle relish, horseradish dijonnaise; served with fries (Dr. Praeger's veggie burger also available)

MEATBALL SUB SANDO
Italian pork & beef meatballs in tomato marinara, steamed hoagie roll, parmesan; served with fries

OLYMPIA PROVISIONS FRANK
foot long local frankfurter, soft bun, picnic mustard, caramelized onions, dill pickle relish; served with fries

CHICKEN RANCH BURGER
crispy chicken breast, brioche bun, super ranch, red onion, dill pickles; served with fries

HOT SOUP
WEC made, fresh daily

Well fresh soup sounds alright but you'll go with something a bit more filling. You like the idea of the Darn Good Cheeseburger, because it does sound very good.

Moments pass, but you realize there are no waiters.

"Oh, this is more like a fast food restaurant than a diner," you say. "Well, in that case, I guess we all need to go up to the counter."

"I wish we knew that before walking in," Rebecca says.

You look over and see the counter is divided into the sections, and so you and Raven are in front of the Griddle while your sisters and Arella go to the Fry Bar. You and Raven both order the Darn Good Burger while Arella orders chicken strips and your sisters each order a corn dog. The items are rather pricy here, but your sisters have money to pay for their and Arella's orders.

You five go back to your table, but another group that came in took back the chair you borrowed. So now, you borrow a chair from a different open table and have to sit on the opposite side of where you were before. Raven, Arella and the twins switch up seats, too, to mirror where they were before.

You take your first bite into the fairly good looking Darn Good Burger, and it certainly is a good burger. You aren't sure if it's "darn good," but for this little restaurant here on Mt. Hood, it's not bad.

Your sisters get a text and they both check it.

"Oh, it's just Mum," Rebecca says.

"She wants us to know that the Raven's Nest room is really nice," Roselind says. "A lot more room than just for us."

"Well, I suppose so," you say. "Nine people isn't that much when we have the entire venue to ourselves..."

"Should we invite more people?" Raven asks.

"Sure," you say. "We can call the Titans from California. And aren't the Titans North nearby? Jinx, Argent and the others?"

Raven grumbles.

"What? Is it because I mentioned Jinx?"

Raven grumbles and takes a bite of her burger.

A) Keep it to the main Titans
B) Invite the Titans North anyway
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LIST

2498.
2499.
2500. Zero
2501.
2502.
2503.
2504.
2505.
2506.
2507.
2508.
2509.
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2511.
2512.
2513. DStone
2514.
2515.
2516.
2517.
2518.
2519.
2520.
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COIN TOSS

A

"The Wy'East Caf. We'll mix it up since we've already gone to the Cascade Dining Room a few times, and we'll be using Mt. Hood Brewing for dinner."

You and Raven follow behind Arella and the twins as you start to retrace your way back. Everyone is again careful with the "Little Zig Zag Canyon," but the twins have a bit more confidence this second time.

You return to the hotel, and return to your rooms. You really only need to wash hands and face before switching from hiking clothes to more casual clothes. From there, you exit the lodge and walk across the street to the caf.

The caf is a rather big building, really, and there is a "Grab and Go" section, which you would think is the takeout. There is a seating area just around the corner, and a section that acts as lockers for skiers. You of course go to the seating area and find a table for four, and simply borrow a chair from the nearby table. You are gentlemanly enough to sit in the extra chair so that the ladies all get to sit at the table properly. Of course, this means there's only four menus, not five, so you share a menu with Raven.

You see there is a section for pizza and pasta, but you skip that since you'll be having pizza for dinner. Instead, you choose from...

A) The "Fry Bar"
B) The "Griddle"
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