Pepper, who had spent more of her life remembering dates and planning than she cared to admit, looked genuinely confused for a moment, eyes turning from Anthony, and blinking sleepily at the tray. Finally it seemed to dawn on her, and her lips curled into a sad sort of smile. Of course Happy would remember. Of all the things to worry about in a time like this.
That prompted a bubble of laughter she couldn't quite manage to hold back, and she smiled reassuringly, fingers over her lips.
"You are unbelievable, Hap," she said finally, practically beaming then, sitting up in the bed. Anthony took to opportunity to push his way out of the blankets, flapping his wings to lift him up, reaching curiously for the flower.