Guilt-ridden and mildly traumatized, Finn sought a distraction. Nearby, a song was becoming distinct from the noise of the party; he was approaching one of the live performances. The human was funneled to the stage by the listeners—the mass of people parted and practically ushered him forward. There, singing above them, was Death himself.
The cosmic being screamed into his microphone and played his preferred instrument: the drums. His song wasn't much to the hero's liking, but he was held firmly in place by the dense crowd. During a brief reprieve in the melody, Death glanced down, spotted him, and offered a friendly nod. Finn wondered if he was here by Marcy or Peppermint Butler's invitation. Both were good friends of the reaper.
When he'd finished his set, Death stepped forward and thanked his audience, then abandoned the stage in a gush of black smoke. Finally, Finn was free to move as the group behind him diminished. He turned to leave and tripped. Something caught his leg, and he fell onto the ground roughly.
"Ugh—what the—"
"Oh, Finn! I'm so sorry."
He looked down and saw her: Slime Princess. His right foot was still buried in her face, though she didn't seem too bothered by it. After a moment, she pulled away and released him, then resumed her normal shape.
"I just wanted to wish you a happy birthday," she said kindly.
"Thanks, SP. Enjoying the party?"
"Absolutely. Although...it is hard to get around. And I can't really see much at my height. Would...would you mind carrying me for a while?"
Her acting was sufficient to fool the hero. He gladly obliged; he set the princess on his shoulder. They walked around together and took in the scenery. The light show above them had gotten more energetic. Party Pat's voice echoed from the center of town—it sounded like he was organizing a rap battle. Lady Rainicorn, with Jake on her back, flew circles around the castle and colored the clouds above them. The same flame person was still gliding about as well; their trail outshone the spotlights they passed. All the while, Slime Princess snuggled closer and closer against Finn's head.