When Jake got back from his HH investigation with a particularly stubborn witch, he was greeted with a tidy little bundle of stuff at his door. With a frown, he dragged it into his room and dumped it on his bed. The first thing to be inspected was Eva's... gift.
Just... what the hell. Chester expressed some sort of glee that he at least had another sweater to alternate with the one he bought a few days earlier... or was he just laughing really hard at idea that he might have to wear it someday?
He kinda just... shoved it under his bed hoping it would never see the light of day again.
Gale's gift was just greeted with a frown as he left it on his bedside counter. It wasn't like he was ever going to use a planning journal.
The scarf... he wasn't sure who in the world would actually give, let alone MAKE him a scarf, but it only served to remind that he was still missing his sash, and the candy canes, chocolates and cookies were completely ignored.
He was about to leave when Chester interrupted him. ... wait. He bought gifts?
When did he... oh crap. Had he already been infected with JOY at that time? Chester seemed impatient.
Jake grumbled. The LAST thing he wanted to do was play Santa on Christmas Eve, but... well, if he already bought the damn things, there was no point in holding onto them.
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GrnGriff
His first stop was Sherry's room, and though he REALLY didn't like the idea of entering someone else's room, the stuff he was going to drop off really wasn't suitable to be just left outside her door. For once, Chester's totem form seemed quite handy in this situation.
Knocking to make sure no one was inside, he unclipped the keys and stuck them in the keyhole, jiggling it around until it unlocked. He quickly slipped in, dumped something on her bed and left just as quickly, making sure to lock it before he did so.
When Sherry got back to her room, she would find a small box tied up with a ribbon, where her gift lay inside. Next to the box, was a wad of cash, about $500, with a note attached to it:
Rown
The next stop was a certain redhead that never seemed to quite be able to leave him alone... much to his dismay. Unfortunately, the thing he had also required him to enter her room, but luckily, the redhead wasn't in, and apparently... her door was unlocked too. Well.
On her pillow, she would find an eyepatch with a note next to it:
It was, of course, an empty threat, since he had yet to beat the hunter in a spar. Underneath her pillow, she would find $300, with another note attached:
He hadn't forgotten. Though it was still entirely her fault.
Kaiyumi
For Eva, she would find a little bag outside her door, with a small box inside, containing her gift, along with a message:
P.S. Your gift will never see the light of day again.
kurotomato
He... actually hadn't prepared anything for Gale, but the guy got him something, so... he should at least give him something back, right? He probably shouldn't have, considering Gale's "gift" was taped on his door with the following message:
... it was the thought that counts, right?
iStoleYurVamps
Solia would find a sticky note on her door with the following message:
It seemed less of a present and more of a restraining order, but she would find the rest of her "gift" in a little plastic bag hanging on her doorknob, albeit opened and short a sticky.
Nyxtsuki Moon
Nevada would find her gift sitting outside her door, with the following message:
He hadn't actually planned to get her anything, but when he was trying to look for a doll for Ofie (because the girl CLEARLY loved dolls), he hadn't been able to find one, but came across this, which... kinda resembled a training dummy... ish. It was hard to tell if he was being genuine or spiteful. Probably both.
LividPeas
The scarf only served as a reminder that the girl had never returned his sash, and so a message was left on her door:
He even managed to find a replacement for her on his last little shopping trip, which was now in a plastic bag sitting outside her door, so she really had no excuse.
Syusaki
He actually HADN'T gotten anything for Wilson, considering he barely knew the hunter, just that he had a stupid-looking weapon with a stupid-looking name, but when he happened to find this lying around after some hunters had been setting up decorations in another room, well... he couldn't help himself.
Along with having the thing taped to his door, the hunter would also find a nice little message accompanying it:
He wasn't even trying.
Ol-j-man
Stormy just kinda got a "Good Job" sticker stuck on her door along with the candy canes, chocolates, cookies and other assortments of junk food that had been left for him dumped outside her door in a ziplock bag.
He supposed she kinda deserved something for attempting to help him.
Having finished his "task", Jake wandered off to do some more training, or as much he would be able to before the depressants wore off and he started acting all "joyful" again.
Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2012 2:04 am
Jerry had spent a long time alone in his room, preparing every small gift. It wasn't much, he was on a budget- between bribery and collateral damage, his savings was fairly slim. There was also Jordan and his upcoming project, even redecoration of his apartment was taking a back burner, but it wasn't the gift that made the gift in his opinion- it was all about the gesture, thought and care.
There was something about the growing stack of hand written cards and long bouts f thought between each that made him reflect... he had a lot more friends than he had previously admitted, and he had a feeling he was forgetting quite a few.
That alone made him look forward to the new year.
He wasn't much of an artist, but the front of each bore a series of Hebrew symbols:
It meant 'Shalom', or 'Peace'. It felt appropriate.
Zoobey
To Allan-Taicho: Sitting on the doorstep is a soft wrapped present in blue tissue with white ribbon and a hand written card.
When rushing into a battle's heat, Make sure that you have comfy feet! A leader is a man of passion, carving away their special fashion, Of all those we could follow into the dark and dangerous hollow I'm glad it's you that leads the Sun making every mission loads of fun!
~Jerry
Eight
To Candace: Sitting on the doorstep is a soft wrapped present in blue tissue with white ribbon and a hand written card.
It's not difficult to choose for a woman who likes shoes And who's taste concludes only the purplest of hues. Something you can use with any of them shoes. Is this better than kazoos? Never stop just being you.
~Jerry
Lizbot
To Dr. H: Sitting on the doorstep is a soft wrapped present in blue tissue with white ribbon and a hand written card.
Despite how infuriating Your calm demeanor can be, There's something invigorating About how you torment me. So have a happy holiday May your experiments go well. At least you'll have happy feet as you burn in hell.
~Jerry
Toshihiko Two
To Harrison: Sitting on the doorstep is a soft wrapped present in blue tissue with white ribbon and a hand written card.
There once was an ex-cop Who never knew when to stop. He'd stab all his foes, with sharp daring blows, And unicorns now aiding his hop.
~Jerry
Scyerline
To Hazel: Sitting on the doorstep is a soft wrapped present in blue tissue with white ribbon and a hand written card.
There was once a girl who's hair was outrageous But her spirit and smile was always contagious. Her mooning was nothing if not courageous And with these on her feet she'll be comfy for ages!
~Jerry
Prolixity
To Jordan: Sitting on the doorstep is a soft wrapped present in blue tissue with white ribbon and a hand written card.
Since faceless and anonymous you gave me a chance. Through death traps and mind traps and all types of dance, Trainee to Hunter you've been there for me, It's hard to articulate but I'd like you to see, How much it means to have a friend through it all A man I can depend on, no hurtles too tall. You make me feel worth it, despite insanity Dear Jordan, you are like a brother to me.
~Jerry
Sosiqui
To Madison: Sitting on the doorstep is a soft wrapped present in blue tissue with white ribbon and a hand written card.
Ever so fashionable and yet so formidable The dazzling Maddie does slay And in pink she excels A real Jezebel, And in pink she will get her way.
~Jerry
MoonKitsune
To Melvin: Sitting on the doorstep is a soft wrapped present in blue tissue with white ribbon and a hand written card.
Always so studious, meticulous down to the nucleus Small animals to mutilate to understand their unique Fear rate. Dissection and Inspection is all very neat, Now you can easily examine your feet!
~Jerry
Lucyal
To Molly: Sitting on the doorstep is a soft wrapped present in blue tissue with white ribbon and a hand written card.
Armed with fiddle and a griddle There is nothing she can't do! Dearest Molly, always jolly And a fiddle in her shoe.
~Jerry
Drifter Jet Enduro
To Otto: Sitting on the doorstep is a soft wrapped present in blue tissue with white ribbon and a hand written card. There is also a larger box with a small bag that rattles mysteriously when shaken...
A band is nothing without a drummer Sometimes neat but such a bummer. A man of rhythm never should be without the beat. Keep it jammin' keep it slamming and now keep it on your feet!
~Jerry
x_Nata_x
To Petra: Sitting on the doorstep is a soft wrapped present in blue tissue with white ribbon and a hand written card.
I love you dearly, my Zeta Sister, But for the love of god, don't tell your Mister.
~Jerry
Baneful
To Rep: Sitting on the doorstep is a soft wrapped present in blue tissue with white ribbon and a hand written card. There is also a silver bag with several replacement bottles of some of the booze that had been missing from Rep's collection.
You can grumble, you can glower, You can hiss and guard and hide Be the surliest of men one could ever meet. But I know the truth behind your power You're a real softy deep inside, Now with warmer feet.
~Jerry
Quote:
To Rin: Sitting on the doorstep is a soft wrapped present in blue tissue with white ribbon and a hand written card.
Honesty and good Integrity is often hard to find. Never hesitate if that's in your heart, and remember to be kind. So have some snazzy feet and remember I am glad you are a friend of mine.
~Jerry
Nio Love
To Robert: Sitting on the doorstep is a soft wrapped present in blue tissue with white ribbon and a hand written card.
True talent shouldn't squander, Don't just keep it all inside, You bring joy to all those around you, There's no need to let it hide! Keep on following your heart And in your talents take great pride!
~Jerry
Pinchmonster
To Sasha: Sitting on the doorstep is a soft wrapped present in blue tissue with white ribbon and a hand written card.
Said the Canary to the Tiger, "My you have such stripes! To hide amongst the foliage, that must be very nice!" Said the Tiger to the bird, "It is handy when a little snack does hop along, I might spare you for a moment if you share a little song." The Canary counted all his options but didn't think for very long, and opened his beak real quick as though to play along. And outward there came music, the likes of which the tiger had never heard, And marveled at the sounds that could come from such a little bird. While the Tiger stood dazzled for a moment, the Canary quick took flight. And not much later was swallowed by a crocodile in just one critical bite. The moral of the story is not that the music was in vain, But that brief moment of shared appreciation would make the bird do it all again.
~Jerry
Lizbot
To Simon: Sitting on the doorstep is a soft wrapped present in blue tissue with white ribbon and a hand written card.
Please enjoy these fancy socks, and know I appreciate our talks. While you might not always root for me I am very glad you didn't shoot me!
~Jerry
Ravvlet
To Wash: Sitting on the doorstep is a soft wrapped present in blue tissue with white ribbon and a hand written card.
The Sun is nothing without the Moon, it's a matter of balanced gravity. One to warm our faces, one to move the sea. Forever in a dance up in the sky above, Together they keep harmony for the Earth they love.
~Jerry
Lizbot
Left on Killzone's Grave were several small candles, and a note:
There is always work to complete once a man has gone, But there's always the growth to reap, from seeds planted all along. Your teachings will live on deep inside our hearts. My one regret is from my friend I will be apart.
~Jerry
Also laid between the candles, unwrapped but brand new he lay a set of socks- if someone were to find them, it would be like a gift from beyond the grave, he supposed. Or at least hoped whoever might pinch them would appreciate their significance.
When it came to actually shopping for gifts, Sherry realized she really had few ideas about what to get anyone. It didn't help that she spent most of her time finding things that she really liked. In the end, she stuck to a few basics and did her best to keep it simple.
Sherry really wanted to get something neat for Ofelia. She would have liked to get her something baking related, but she wasn’t quite sure about what the kitchen-queen already had or could use. Sherry vowed to be better prepared about that next time.
Rown
Ofelia would find a small box, wrapped in plain white paper and topped with a gold bow. Inside the box she would find one plush and a small bag of handmade sugar cookies. The cookies were the best of a batch Sherry had made special, just for this. Along with these Ofie would find a card:
Ofelia~ Thank you for everything! We need to get together again soon and do something fun! Cooking, shopping, training, anything you want! I hope you like the cookies, I think I like how they turned out! I couldn’t have done them without your guidance! As for the plush toy, it looked cute and huggable, so it reminded me of you. Merry Christmas, Sherry
naggeela
Tori would also find a small box wrapped in white paper, this one with a metallic blue bow. Inside she would find a book, a small bag of handmade sugar cookies, and a card:
Tori~ Thank you for being such a good friend! We need to get together more often. Please enjoy the cookies, and I hope you like the book! Merry Christmas, Sherry
[A.V.]
Jake would find a large clothing box outside his door, tied with a silver ribbon and topped with a silver bow. Inside he would find the two shirts he’d put back in the mall, a sweater, a pair of plain black sweatpants. In the corner was tucked a bag with handmade sugar cookies, and a card:
Jake- 1. We had a deal. 2. I didn’t know what else to get you. I hope you like the cookies! Merry Christmas, Sherry PS-Spar again soon?
She also left a small, decorative bag with two sugar cookies in it taped to everyone’s door.
Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2012 7:31 am
In a small package, The mist trainee had wrapped tinsel and a card with a small note for Jake around a boxed gift. Inside she hoped he'd like the pretty colors he so often wore!
[A.V]
Jake, You're an adorable grump. Maybe a nap would make you smile? If you ever need a nap partner...or a spar partner, Come find me! - Nevada xoxo
For Lex, She had already had something pretty in mind for the Life hunter. As one of her closer friends and one of her first, she had well....loved his fashion and thus had picked out something for when he went off island.
Carhop Calvalier
Lex, Keep warm, and if you don't...you know where to find me so I can help you with that. ;'D - Nevada
It was harder to get something for the mist hunter she had grown fond of but...Clothing was most defenitly what the hunters all needed and thus, prompted her to search out something special for the Mist...plus something she would look handsome in.
Roland, Hey there handsome. Always be my Cuddle partner okay? Merry christmas, Come visit me for your christmas kiss though kay? - Nevada
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Dakota was a little late accumalating all the presents for his friends but well, each one was wrapped nicely and placed in front of their doors, along with a special note to each one. Hopefully they wouldn't get lost with all the other presents around doors!
Kaiyumi
Once upon a time, An angel fell down from a tree and landed on me. A year later, I'm still friends with that angel. Thanks for sticking around Eva. Hope you enjoy these gifts.
Yo My main little brother! Enjoy some Swag for your drums to keep them lasting. Also this is all I could get you after you cleaned me out for the drumset Bro.
Underneath the large present also was a pile of beanies and another note. Enjoy some swag for you head too bro.
Lucyal
To My sweet and Petite Lover, When are you going to come give me some love squeezings? :C Just playing my little clover, I got you a personal gift as my best friend and then something to keep you warm...and something for you to flounce around or something. Remember, Your the key to my lock babe!
In her packages was a cute outfit in her size And a simple Clover Bracelet. Hers being the key.
Astrabot
To Clerise: MAKE SURE NOT TO GET HOMESICK AND LEAVE ME FOR THIS!!!! Also I don't stick it in randomly Red!! I go with full prescision and intent.
Clerise got toy circus set that he had found for her plus a pile of booze...or half a pile of booze because the other half went to Rep.
Syusaki
To Wilson: YO BRO, I HEARD YOU LIKE SOME GUNS. Well don't shoot me with this or I'll beat your a**. :C
It was wrapped around a airsoft gun that Dakota hoped not to be on the shooting end of.
Oniongrump
To Ryan: Dude, glad to see you safe. I heard they sacked your s**t though so here's some new headphone swag to get you started again bro. Let me know if you need anything else too bro. Moon bros for life.
To Solia: It was a simple note that was left on top of a box of chocolates and a invintation for her convience to go on a lovely date offshore with the moon hunter. If she ever you know, Got to his flavor or something.
It was taped to a button that was taped to a Tool set for the moon hunter.
Random Artist
To Saya: Keep your chin up Moon Sister, and if you ever need a friend to talk to, Come find me kay?heres the stars, moon and sun to keep you comforted in these times.
To Reine: Miss you Rainy Day. don't know if you okay but if you are. Come see me some time!
On her door was the note plus a dreamcatcher to help her, especially if she was passing dreams instead of with them now.
Dragain
To Ariane: Stop thinking of Butts. :U
In her gift was various lotions, body butters, perfumes and other frilly stuff for girls. And a Blow up version of Caelius so she could touch his butt.
Pales
To Jude: Still think you're a girl....
His included scissors and some hair care products. Not a silent message or anything....
Zoobey
To Mark: Give me my Chalice back.
To Charlotte: Hey there pretty lady, A pretty moon deserves some embodiment doesn't she? I got you a bracelet to keep it simple. If you ever need a hand Moon babe, Hit me up.
The note was taped to a small box that held a bracelet for the moon assistant.
Lizbot
To Edith: Thanks for the Shakes Leader, And I've become a little more of a man so you know, we should try going out for a date right? i got Charlotte a little something for being a moon so...Here's my little thing for you being our moon leader!
Hidden underneath a baseball cap was a small box that held a moon pendant for the huntress.
Keifuu
To Madeline: Hey there beautiful Madeline, How can I forget your name? I was just wondering when I'd see your sexy little smile anytime soon. How about we go on a new years date instead? You wear the black dress and I'll pay for dinner yeah?
In a slim box held a dress in her size and pair of feather earrings. And a coupon for one dinner on Dakota for whenever she wanted.
Demon_Pachabel
To Cass: I'm not the other woman!!! Not even the other man! :C
P.S. Don't tell Marcus I got you your own.
Along with work gloves, Cass would find a shiny new power tool all for her to play with. Dakota would claim innocence on the gift until the day he died.
Enoh Love
To Jeremy: MY DARK SUN BROTHER, I couldn't get us the wagons dude but enjoy these instead okay. Hit me up on the missions so I can make sure to moon your a** and you don't sun off into death or something.
Ps. We need to hang out more bro.
Jeremey would get a small red wagon carrying to figurines that seemed a little more famalier to the trainee...Plus Dakota got him some clothing too because his bros needed all the swag.
Eight
To Candace: Hey there my tall latte, I got you a little something special and whenever you want, we should go on a date. On me of course. Dinner for two in paris right? Let me know anytime!
It was in envelope place into a well arranged bouquet he had bribed the lifers to bring to the island. As well as an invitation to a dinner and...something else? Upon further inspection it might've been a joke gift...or was it?
While walking back up to his room to get the rest of his presents to hand out, Robert passed a room with the name Rin on it. He hadn't met the woman, but he remembered the name from a conversation he'd had with Rep, once. He looked down at Ennea's giftcard, then back up at the door, and his face took on a smug expression. He removed the envelope, and took out a pen, scribbling the words "2 rin from robert" on the back of the card. Then he put it down under her door.
He only knew one thing about the woman. But that one thing was enough to make him assume she'd appreciate the gift the way Ennea wouldn't have. So he felt it was going to a good cause, after all.
Saliru
Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2012 1:07 pm
For the boys in his life, Robert's gifts were a little less easy to carry around. He'd packaged each one in terrible wrapping, and written their names on each little package. Then he dumped them all on the respective men's doorsteps.
Rin struggled a bit with her gift decisions. She wasn't used to having to buy people gifts and stressed so badly about it that the whole experience became miserable. Until she remembered her friends and just thought about them and not so much the biggest most expensive... no. She fell back on emotion for once and used her nitpicking powers to wrap everything with utmost care and attention to detail. Even tying the bows herself and ensuring they had just the perfect curls.
Baneful
First was Repent, who already got his presents in person. She still left him a small box wrapped in the gaudiest shiny red holofoil wrapping paper with a curly glittery gold bow. Inside was a small pair of earrings. Which weren't even gold or red.
Moonkitsune
Then came Melvin, Rin set down the gift, adorned in a lovely red with white sweater stitch patterned print. The bow bright white and clean. Is that disinfectant you smell? Inside however, was the full collection of the Alien(s) series on DVD. Predators too. Which Rin was surprised to find was a common occurrence. On top of this, she placed a hand sewn brown sprawling creature with the most curious of smiles. It gazed up with shiny red button eyes.
Bilious
Jerry got something a bit more... practical. As practical as Jerry's tend to go, anyway. The yellow wrapping paper was dotted wildly with gold leaf musical notes and was crowned with a big fiery orange and red bow. It almost looked like someone set his gift ablaze. Inside was something he could really use... really... quit playing the same songs over and over, we mean it. At least there was a wide variety to choose from and even a few blank books for writing ones own music.
Oddly enough the men on most of the covers seemed very very familiar. Somehow. At least in Rin's opinion.
Pinchmonster
Sasha's gift was carefully placed next, the wrapping pale pink with black hearts splashed across the surface and all drawn up to the big red and pink translucent bow with shiny metallic heart-shaped streamers held aloft. Within was a small stained glass jewelry box with a small velvet box inside. Inside this box was a pair of small earrings made of gold to match.
Drifter Jet Enduro
Otto got something square and flat, wrapped in neon green paper dotted with eye searing silver skull print, all topped with a big black bow. Inside was a book. Yeah Otto, deal with it.
EVERYONE
Everyone got a chocolate orange... everyone except Leon and Melvin. Leon received an actual orange... and Melvin got several theater boxes of various cinnamon-flavoured sweets; red hots, fireballs, and hot tamales.
Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2012 3:21 pm
Finally, Robert started putting together the rest of his presents, when he realized Jordan was getting three gifts from him and wondered if that looked a little biased. Maybe he should go out and buy Petra more gifts..
In the end, he had a better idea. First, Petra's real gift was waiting for her beside her pillow when she woke up Christmas morning in his room.
Yes, the candle was lit. No, that wasn't very smart.
When she got up to take a bath, she would find the bath was already ready made for her, just a little special.
When she left the room, she would find her next gift waiting for her outside her door.
And since he knew he had to top himself, he hurriedly made her one last present, just so she got more from him than Jordan, this Christmas.
With portals up, pay, and holidays around the corner, Melvin had gone out with the others and decided to celebrate the holiday in the only way he could. It wasn't much considering he still didn't feel he knew enough about some people, but whether through talking with him or saving his life in one way or another, it seemed rude not to give thanks.
So, wrapping each gift meticulously well, he set each and every one to their owners.
Rown
Melvin had considered Ofelia, a girl who seemed rather down and hard on herself but was working on her life goals as of now. Considering that she had helped protect him when the horsemen started to attack, it felt right to give her something. While he wasn’t the best at figuring out dimensions, he went with something that had some elastic to cling to any shape. Ofelia didn’t have sisters, no female influences in her life that Melvin knew of, and yet she wanted to be like any girl and find someone. He hoped this helped. Inside a meticulously wrapped box was a simple, green dress.
Saliru
It was hard not to take this one gift for himself, and while it was no used to them yet without something runiced to play it, he vowed he would find a computer they could play it and watch it sometime. For now, it was nice to know they had them on the island. It was a crime for Rin not to have these. In a neatly wrapped box was a box dvd set.
Bilious
Because the man seemed to be turning his appearance around, and because he had gone on plenty of crawls through the muse island and the underground maze, Melvin had picked up a few dress shirts for the man and placed them in a nicely wrapped box.
Baneful
The box was much larger than normal, wrapped in a shimmy type of green paper with a red bow. Inside was a curious type of plush rug that, while not fur, was the next best thing Melvin could find. A simple note mimicked the Sun’s own that said “It's not minipet fur, but till then.”. Along with it was a box of cake pops.
Prolixity
Along with Reps’ gift was a smaller box, inside holding a bag of ground coffee that, while not the brand that Jordan had brought for Thanksgiving, was the best Melvin could find. He hoped it would make due for the sacrifice of good coffee Jordan had given all of them in their time of need.
demon_pachabel
Lastly was a box set where Cass lived. Inside was a box of fine chocolates and a simple "Thank You" note.
Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2012 4:17 pm
Robert put each of his closest friends gifts in front of their rooms while he stayed out of the way of his own so that Petra would find her gifts one by one without him getting in the way. First came Ennea, which he had to shop for special. That card just wasn't going to work for her.. she deserved something adorable. Like her!
Frigoris
The box was badly wrapped, and written in big black pen was "2 rob ennea love robert. Inside was this shirt.
Eva needed something cute, too. Even if she was mature enough to go see the boys dancing.
Kaiyumi
The box was badly wrapped, and written in big black pen was "2 eva love robert"
Madison, his little spitfire, deserved something with a little more.. kick.
Sosiqui
The box was badly wrapped, and written in big black pen was "2 maddie love robert"
Mimsy got a shirt that Robert almost bought for himself.. it was just that good.
Nothing Yet
The box was badly wrapped, and written in big black pen was "2 mimsey love robert"
Clerise got a shirt that Robert felt matched her personality quite well.
astrabot
The box was badly wrapped, and written in big black pen was "2 clerise love robert"
Candace got this shirt.. and the reasoning behind it remains a secret to this day.
Eight
The box was badly wrapped, and written in big black pen was "2 candace love robert"
Sayaka, the newest phoenix to awaken, got something pretty and cute, too. Robert was still very attached to his phoenixes.
Random Artist
The box was badly wrapped, and written in big black pen was "2 saya love robert"
He knew this particular gift might have been pointless. He knew he'd never hear whether she liked it, or not. But just like every year, for the rest of his life, even if she was dead, Robert left a little present waiting for Reine.
danse-hexe
The box was badly wrapped, and written in big, shaky black pen was "merry christmas kitten. i miss u."
Robert saw this while shopping for Reine, and thought this particular little bit of jewelry reminded him a lot of the symbol of the Life Division. That, of course, reminded him of Clarice, who'd taken him through all the hurtles the division had thrown at him, and given him the tools and support he needed to succeed. Without her.. he was sure he'd have been podded by now. Or worse.
She deserved about a million of these. But instead he just got her one set.
lizbot
The box was not as badly wrapped as the others, and written in big black pen with the best attempt to look like good writing, was "Merry Christmas Clarice. Thanks for giving me a chance at Life. Love, Robert". He'd tried harder to look like he could write like a normal person, with Clarice. All of her hard work couldn't be wasted.
((more to come I just cant sit up long enough to do all of them at once im sorry qqq))
Jordan's last gift was a fun little toy he'd found in the electronic store the same day he'd bought them out of back shavers.
prolixity
Jerry's gift was a special find, from a dorky little store he wouldn't have even thought to step into if he hadn't been shopping for Jerry..
Bilious
Jude was a bro. And his bro got a bro shirt.
Pales
Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2012 4:53 pm
Leon was not going to sit there and try and figure out a gift for everyone, simplicity was needed and get found it at the P.O. box he had set up a few months ago. Piles and piles of his christmas shopping was complete.
"Happy holidays." was all that was left on the neatly wrapped package. With a little extra gift in a stocking on every door.
Lance wasn't a fan of shopping. He preferred to hire another hunter or trainee, giving them a list and the use of his debit card to go do his shopping for him. It wasn't entirely because he was self-conscious. He was fed up with seeing the things he wanted to see on a shelf out of his reach, followed by stores with aisles too narrow for him to comfortably go down without bringing half the merchandise down while rolling down them.
Unfortunately doing the same thing with Christmas was rather... difficult. Fortunately for him, Lance happened to know of a certain division leader who was also in the same boat...
Except after losing a bet, Lance was stuck with delivering presents. With a shrug, Lance loaded up his wheelchair and rolled off, making his deliveries.
Lucyal
Molly's desk would have an extra thing on it. Specifically it was a medium-sized box made out of a reddish wood decorated with interlinking and forever looping celic knots and shapes. If she attempted to open the apparent lid, however, she would discover that it was sealed shut. In fact, the lid wasn't a lid at all. Closer inspection would reveal that it was solid, a carving to suggest a lid. And yet, when shaken something rattled inside...
If Molly were to turn the box over, she would discover a note stuck to the bottom of it:
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Merry Christmas Molly!
Your present is inside this puzzle box. Take your time with it, and don't be afraid to experiment! Hint: try sliding a knot.
Aria & Lance
Whenever Molly solved the puzzle and opened it...
...She would discover several bonbon yarn balls in varying colors along with several wooden knitting needles made out of the same wood as the box with celtic knots identical to the ones on the box carved onto the ends of them.
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Candace would find a puzzle box placed on her desk. This one was somewhat large. It looked like it was carefully put together out of smaller pieces of wood, given it a jigsaw-like look to it. There was a note on the top.
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Merry Christmas Candace!
You'll find your gift inside this puzzle box. You should be familiar with it; it's familiar to the one your lockpicks were in. But it's a bit... advanced. You'll see.
- Aria & Lance
Whenever Candace solved the puzzle and opened it...
...out came another puzzle box.
Whenever Candace managed to open that one...
Out came yet another puzzle box.
And whenever Candace managed to open that one...
Inside was a book to introductory Anglo-Saxon. There was also a small book on myths... entirely in Anglo-Saxon. There's also a note:
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You made it! Congratulations! Give yourself a pat on the back.
Aria & Lance
(It looks like someone wrote an additional line, but it's impossible to tell who wrote it...)
Or you can come to me to do it for you~ <3
Next was Cassandra. She received not one but two gifts: one was a small box, the other a rather large sized box. Both of them were wrapped in blue paper covered not with snowflakes, but with pictures of smaller colorfully wrapped presents and confetti. The words 'HAPPY BIRTHDAY' were also sprinkled in amongst the presents. Colorful ribbons also adorned them.
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Small Gift:
The smaller gift had a large "DO NOT SHAKE" sticker wrapped around it. With good reason, too: inside was a cardboard box. When opened, there was a large cupcake with blue icing on it. In the center of it was an unlit wax candle. Someone had written "MAKE A WISH!" on the inside, but it was covered with a bit of blue icing that squished against the side. There were even white sprinkles on top of it.
Large Gift:
When unwrapped, Cass would discover a wooden box. It looked smooth, made out of tight-fitting smaller pieces of wood. The pieces were fitted together in such a way that the box had a gradient appearance to it, with the front of it being made out of light wood before the pieces gradually became darker. There was no visible way to open it.
There was a note attached to it.
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Happy Birthday & Merry Christmas!
You'll find your birthday and Christmas gift within this puzzle box. Breaking the box is not acceptable -- who knows what's inside? Take your time, and try examining the corners first.
Aria & Lance
When Cassandra solved the puzzle and opened it...
...There was a small, runic gun inside along with a few small light targets. A sheet of paper inside the box described it as a "DIY shooting gallery range," however it seems only the runic gun and target areas were supplied. It would be up to Cass herself to create "targets" herself. There was also an odd, runic pad that came with a small screen.
There was another note.
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Here's a start for a shooting gallery. It's a light-based system -- when you shoot at a target, the target will total up the amount of times it was hit. You can put the target on the runic pad to see the number.
If you run out of targets of if it stops working, let us know!
- Aria & Lance
ps:
Sticking these on the backs of unsuspecting trainees and shooting at them is especially therapeutic. - Aria
The last gift Lance had was a... personal gift. Lance held it in his hand, staring at it before taking a deep breath. "Here goes," he muttered quietly as he slid it under a door before quickly wheeling off.
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A soft hiss of something being slid under Gale's door would alert him to the arrival of something. It was a plain manila envelope, sealed with the words for your eyes only written with a flourish.
The package wasn't hefty. It was rather light, crinkling softly when shaken. But it wasn't the envelope that mattered.
When opened...
Gale would discover several documents. The papers were photocopies, skewed in such a way to suggest that the person who made the copies did so in haste. Some sections of the document were blacked out and obscured, but there was just enough text and paperwork to make one thing clear: one Gale Gentry was indeed related to Lance Dacosta.
Out of place, there is a small card with gold embellishment decorating the edges.
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Merry Christmas! I guess this means you're now my nephew and I'm your uncle, huh? Let's try that again.
Merry Christmas, nephew!
- Lance
Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2012 6:46 pm
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Deryk was never really good at shopping for gifts. But he went on and did what he could to try and get as much as he could for others. Especially since he had some extra cash. He was able to spend a fair amount, and still replace some of the things he had lost in the numerous wreckages of the island. He hoped he wouldn't lose them this time around.
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