[ It was a lot. She couldn't show up empty-handed for all of the lovely humans who made this gathering possible, either--but they'll get to that. Tifa's reaction is enough to bolster Susato's confidence. She chuckles, Idris calling her attention again with his howling.

Aaaand here they come. By now, she's seen a similar doggy-stampede from dog-sitting, so she's better prepared than she would have been a month or two ago. ]

Alright, alright. [ There is so much tailwagging and jumping. ] Birthday boys and girls first. Mind your manners. Just like with Ori, remember? Ah, watch it! [ Feeding time was... well. A time. Luckily the table is high enough. Susato reaches into the box meant for the flowers, taking out the first specially-crafted one. If the flower-shaped frosting was not enough, Susato has also scribbled their names on the bottom of the wrappers. ] Here, Rose.