"I do believe a 'happy birthday' should be said to you." A slight dip overtakes his head as an awkward manner corrodes his stature. "Happy birthday."
The equally inept feigned a light jolt at the sudden voice, focus previously steadied along the nearest tree. Always something so insignificant, something overlooked… Driven to respond, to regard him with the utmost respect, his confusion still laced along pale features and it left him silent as he attempted to rid himself of the features. Tricolored optics strayed in thought. How he recognized the date was beyond him but this did not necessarily warrant a reason to avoid a response, let alone unadulterated gratitude that settled in his heart. A single step closer and he hesitated, hand almost timidly lifting to … well, shake or… bring him into an embrace- he… didn’t think this one through. “I… nev’ah actually expected anyone to remembah the date. But Ah’m happy with the result.” he admitted. Ten people ….. ten people acknowledged him and… it was more than he could have asked for.
"I really appreciate this…" he added hastily after a moment’s pause. He certainly didn’t want any to feel as if he neglected a response.
