AAAAND he has just the cake for it. Right after he sticks this bright birthday hat on his head and blows a party horn!!
( and steals a quick smooch on his cheek. )
Happy birthday - and about to be a lot happier with all the sugar and surprises he spent the morning preparing.
"Right... so you've said.
Well, /Diane/ said. She uh, sounded a lot like you."
He doesn't mask the suspicion in his voice, or his closed-off posture. Di Amara had caused them (and the rest of the city) a lot of trouble. Even if they'd taken care of all that, it's hard not to +
Well, besides the glitch in the electromagnetic stabilizers, but, yeah- should be back to full function once he's done making these adjustments!
(Goes back to tweaking his battle suit. Yes, that's what he thinks they're talking about here. He did say 'suit.')
He's prepared for the sudden momentum, only stumbling a little when they reach the stairs, but his lighthearted laugh is unmistakable.
"Seriously? Even after what happened last time?"
(He had requested nacho pancakes.)
Immediately this has V!Hiro perking up, eyes wide and sitting upright at the speed of light.
There’s no mistaking the way his lips curl into a bright smile, one that could definitely blind anyone. +
That gets his attention. And has him looking a tad guilty.
"Oh.. right, I uh-
hang on."
He quickly rearranges a few plugs and wires, takes his goggles off, and slides out of the chair. Not quite finished, but some things can wait.
+
To be fair they both know that a bigger chair would help. Maybe should just buy a bench...
He would pry for more attention but for now he tries to remain patient.
“Okaayyyyyy. I’ll wait, just don’t take too long. I promised to bake you something remember?”
Hard not to notice him when he's just sat himself next to Hiro in a chair definitely not built for two.
Still, he looks over from his work, lips slanted in half a smile.
"I know, I know, I said I'd have this finished an hour ago. Just need to fix a few more things-"