"The birthday girl is here~!!" Ace loudly blurts upon guiding both Kyo and Lotte into the backyard, immediately causing the redhead's face to heat up from embarrassment as all of the guests look over to the pair, most of them likely not even knowing who the hell she is as they raise their glasses and cheer.

Kill me.

There must be over 50 attendees in the garden alone, she's fully aware there's others inside the house but she has no interest in meeting with them, instead sticking close to Lotte as the brunette approaches the drinks table and grabs herself a beer. 

Admittedly though, the party does look nice; the girl's eyes focusing mainly on the fairy lights hanging overhead, there's at least twice as much as usual decorating the yard for the night, there's also many LED lights sat on top of the lily-pads in the pool too, each a different colour and seemingly waterproof. To one side of the garden is a table with a large chocolate cake sat on it, surrounded by many smaller plates full of food and on the opposing side of the yard is a DJ booth, her eyes squinting as she reads the bright and colourful text decorating it.

Scratchmen Apoo in da house...

They're spoiling her, sure the party was likely more for themselves rather than anyone else but she still appreciates it nonetheless, mainly because it appeals to her tastes.

Ace immediately turning to her with a cheeky grin etched into his features, reaching into his pocket and taking out a small red lipstick that hasn't been opened yet. "Here's your gift! It suits your hair, right~?"

Well, that is true, it will compliment her hair colour. 

It would seem she'll be getting most of her birthday presents a day early. 

Lotte already made her unwrap the gift she had bought while they were getting ready for the party; it was a white t-shirt with a snow leopard imprinted on the front, usually white isn't Kyo's colour but for this evening, she decided to make an exception and wear the clothing to the event.

Mainly because it's soft and comfortable, she already has plans to make it her new pyjama shirt once the night is over. 

Of course, she also has to wear the big purple 'Birthday Girl' badge that Lotte had gotten her, much to her dismay since it technically isn't her birthday yet.

"Thank you, Ace." Her voice a soft murmur as she plucks the lipstick from his fingers, slipping it into the pocket of her leather jacket for later, once she starts eating and drinking, she'll be needed to repaint her lips - it'll be the perfect gift for her when that time comes. 

Sabo immediately coming into view as he stops beside his brother with a smile, the blonde holding a present himself as he pleasantly peers down at the girl before him. "This is for you~!" It's certainly bigger than the lipstick which piques her curiosity somewhat as he hands the gift over, watching as she slowly tears the paper away.

It's fabric...Clothing, perhaps...? 

Upon unfolding the material, she finds that it's actually a thin black dress of sorts, very lacy and elegant but not quite decent enough to wear in public. 

"It's a swimsuit cover-up, since this is a pool party and you're shy about your body, I thought it would be a good gift for you." Now it makes sense, clearly he put a lot of thought into it, a small smile tugging on her lips as she holds the dress up to her torso, it looks like it'll fit her nicely but...

"I didn't bring my swimsuit, I was just going to dip my feet in the pool." Shockingly Sabo's expression doesn't waver at all there, the blonde merely shrugging his shoulders as his orbs glance past her face briefly before his stare returns to her own. 

Of course when she mimics him and looks over her shoulder, she sees nobody there, Lotte is gone though so she'd assume he was merely watching her leave. 

Where is she?

"Oh, don't worry, you'll have a swimsuit soon enough." Hm? Her brow softly quirking at Sabo's statement there, watching as Ace elbows his brother, drawing a subtle giggle from the blonde's lips as he continues. "Go have fun for now, mingle and dance! Don't drink anything weird though~!"

That comment alone successfully derails her thoughts, her brows immediately furrowing as a pout etches itself into her features, her voice a mere hiss as she rasps a low; "I don't intend to." under her breath, she has certainly learnt her lesson from last time.

After she gave Thatch hell for taking drinks from strangers too...how embarrassing. 

"Just keep yourself busy and don't screw anyone!" Ace teases, though his joke immediately earns him a glare rather than a chuckle.

Excuse me?

"We have a surprise to prepare for you so don't come looking for us." Sabo being the one to clarify as always since he notices how coldly she's staring at his brother, a nervous smile spreading across his lips as he drag his sibling away with him, leaving the girl alone with her thoughts. 

She can only imagine what their surprise is, it's likely nothing fun but so long as they don't present her with a stripper, she'll endure it.  

Her brown orbs scanning the garden for Lotte as she tucks the swimsuit cover-up under her arm, of course she hears the brunette before she can see her, a wicked laughter escaping the roommate's lips as she sits at a table nearby surrounded by a few other women, seemingly playing a drinking game with them.

Kyo soon deciding to join them since there is a spare seat available, nobody can argue if the 'birthday girl' takes it, surely. 

She recognizes Bonney immediately. There's another pink-haired lady with swirly eyebrows, she'd assume that's Sanji's sister - Reiju - if she's remembering the name correctly, though she never really met the woman in person and has only heard about her once or twice. There's another lady with icy blue hair and deep blue eyes, she has briefly met that one before and if she's not mistaken, her name is Whitey Bay. And finally there's a largely built woman with black hair, pale skin, a long nose and red lips - she has no idea at all who the hell that is but she seems like fun nonetheless. 

The redhead feeling quite out of place as she takes a seat at the table, earning herself a welcoming smile from Lotte while Bonney pours her a shot before sliding it over, of course this time the liquid comes from a bottle labelled 'Apple Sourz' which is a well-known beverage around the city and it would seem everyone else is drinking it just fine so she doesn't need to worry about being drugged again at least.

"Okay, my turn~!" Bonney excitedly chimes with a wide grin, leaning back into her chair with her shot in hand, her purple eyes scanning each girl very closely before she continues. "Never have I ever had sex in public~!"

Oh, it's this game.

She vaguely recalls playing it a couple of times herself with Ace and Sabo, especially during the night she got her tattoo and piercings. 

The black-haired lady immediately gulping her shot in one mouthful and drawing a devilish giggle from Bonney's lips as she leans over the table to refill the woman's glass. 

"Damn, Devon~! You are a freak~!"

"It was only a matter of time before somebody asked about public sex!"

So her name is Devon...interesting.

"Hey, quick question..." Lotte slurs with her hand raised to gain everyone's attention, only slightly swaying in her seat as the girls all glance at her. "Does doing it inside a car count as public? I genuinely can't tell because strictly speaking, we're inside an owned vehic--"

"Yes, it's public!" Bonney barks without hesitation, whereas Reiju simply hums, the second pinkette seemingly not so sure. 

"I mean; there is doors, windows and a roof so it's kind of inside..." Whitey Bay calmly voices with a small smile gracing her features, bringing her shot to her lips and taking a mouthful, seems both her and Devon are quite the exhibitionists.

"Restaurant bathrooms have those things too but it's still in a public place..." Reiju finally speaks, her tone much more thoughtful compared to everyone else's, it would appear that she isn't as intoxicated as the rest. "I'd say--"

"IT ALL COUNTS AS OUTDOORS!" Devon blurts over the pink-haired woman, her stare immediately shooting back to Reiju as she gestures toward her drink. "You too! I know you've had car sex!"

How on earth would she kno--oh...?

Whitey Bay being the next to speak upon having her drink refilled, a soothing smile still gracing her lips as she thoughtfully ponders to herself. "Never have I ever...romantically kissed somebody in the rain~!"

"That's too personal, Bayyy~!" Bonney playfully whines, still bringing her drink to her lips regardless and Kyo is beginning to wonder just how many shots she has consumed by this point.

The girl is wrecked...

Whitey Bay drinking to her own question and Reiju being next to follow, a small nudge drawing Kyo's attention toward Lotte, the brunette grinning at her as she subtly gestures to the apple-flavoured drink. "I seem to remember you kissing my cousin in the rain~!" She softly teases, her smile only widening when Kyo reluctantly cooperates and drinks the shot.

She hadn't exactly forgotten about the kiss, how could she? But she was rather distracted with whether or not the other women had.  

Besides, we were technically underneath an arch. 

A small snort sounding from the dark-haired woman, otherwise known as Devon as she begins to refill the girls miniature glasses on Bonney's behalf, since the pinkette is beginning to struggle with staying in her seat. "You're all romantics over here, huh~?"

"You're really telling us that you've never kissed somebody in the rain before, Devon?" Whitey Bay questions, immediately earning herself a scoff in return.

"No, I hate the rain! It makes my make-up run!"

What an amusing woman...

Though Kyo's attention is swiftly torn away when she hears a slight pitter-patter beside her, followed closely by panting and the feeling of something cold and wet brushing against her wrist, her brows knitting as her gaze shoots down toward the invasion of her personal space, though she's surprised by the sight. 

A certain large dog stood beside her, his fur white as snow and his big innocent eyes staring up at her as he excitedly wags his tail, his tongue hanging out from his mouth.

"Bepo?"