[With how busy Xander is on a day-to-day basis, the best birthday gift anyone could give him is a day of relaxation. That's just what Mikasa and Xander's siblings have all done. Today, Xander has the day off from his obligations.

At the moment, Xander and Mikasa are in his personal quarters, not doing anything in particular. Xander, though, has an idea.]

Would you mind doing me a favor, love? My shoulders have been bothering me for most of the day. Would it be all right with you to perhaps work on them for a bit?

[He blushes just a bit as he says this. He's looking for a massage to relieve the soreness.]