The next day…
"Briar, it's 6 AM in the morning, you could've come here a couple hours later," Madeline yawned.
"Screw what time it is, you've got to cheer up! It's the day before your birthday, you've got to be in better spirits," Briar said, clapping.
"Right, it's my birthday tomorrow, I'm turning 24 years old. Big whoop."
"Quit being a grinch, today and tomorrow are supposed to be happy days. Come on, can't we just start the day early?" Briar cooed.
"Why are you more excited about my birthday than I am? Can't you leave me be? I just need a few extra hours of sleep and then I'll wake back up," Madeline whined.
"No whining, go change, unless you want to eat breakfast in your pyjamas."
"Fine, mom."
Briar chuckled, "Come on, just try to have some more enthusiasm. I know you don't really celebrate your birthday, but… A little enthusiasm won't hurt."
Madeline smiled faintly, "I'll try, I'm just grumpy."