[ Really, that response shouldn't be a surprise to Robby, and it isn't much. There's a difference here between what Mister LaRusso is likely used to--being a dad of two kids himself--and Robby, who makes a face that isn't disagreeable: just a wrinkle of his nose, a smile, and the tiniest shakes of his head despite... ]

Tsuruno wouldn't like it if she missed out on anything fancy. [ Since....well....he's suddenly thinking about that now that he's being reminded of his birthday, huh. ] I haven't done the decorations since I was kid. They're not bad.

[ Because of course we need to slip that in and let Mister LaRusso know he doesn't mind or anything, just!! Caught off-guard!!

But being caught off-guard isn't going to stop him from walking to where the dining table is (after a quick look at possible garland places), pulling out one of the chairs that will likely turn into two eventually. But first: ]

Where're we putting them?

[ He's feeling kinda funny about the idea of putting up his own birthday decorations, but the whole thing is funny. So! ]