[gets the sense it's said out of politeness but she's not willing to challenge it, because Ava can sorta guess that Darcy is still recovering from the break up. being at a wedding and all might have scratched open that wound.] ... Never really thought I was the sort. But. Somebody has to keep the grouchy grump under control, huh? It's my community service. [little grin, as if she doesn't completely enjoy how 6 is.]

Mmn, they really stack them in toward the end of the year, don't they? And then there's Fio and Skulduggery's and Maximilien's and Izzy's birthdays all approaching... [a distressed little sigh, at least the sundries gifts have taken off most of the burden of that for her! which is the greatest gift for Ava of all, less anxiety.] I swear if anyone else asks me what to get for any of them... [an annoyed flicker of her gaze toward Erin.]