[she just. sighs a little, shaking her head and grinning. repeatedly having to try to convince someone that they are worthy of friendship and constantly failing is way more frustrating than Sportacus always made it look! and yet.]

Everyone should get nice things on their birthday. [she smiles, gesturing around them.] Look! We're all here because you're our friend, and friends are always worth the effort.

[... okay a solid half of them are here solely for cake BUT STILL. IT'S A CAKE OF FRIENDSHIP.]