Misa is well aware that this is basically the worst party ever. She did her part as best as she could, ensuring that the cake at least was appetizing, but... this is a disaster. The snacks are a disaster, the gifts are a disaster, and most of the guests are in no mood for a party. If Lazarus had told her today was Nathan's birthday before 5am, she might have been able to pull something better together, but Tony's absence would have still been weighing on everyone all the same.

She frowns to herself, then abruptly banishes the expression with a cheery grin. Screw that jerk. It is Nathan's birthday, and they are throwing this party anyway, so she will do her damnedest to be a cheerful hostess. She'll project enough happiness to make up for everyone else! She will be as aggressively joyful as the party requires.