[ This is a drabble orp for anyone to post their Christmas gift related happenings~~ Feel free to post all in one post or spread it out over a million- up to you! Approved by liz and using the format from previous years. Responses are okay too! ]
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What awaits all the little hunters and trainees as they wake from their beds on Christmas morning? What presents gleam with promise underneath the tree, wrapped and tagged and ready to tear open? Since events tend to suck up time and thought like some sort of internet blackhole, this thread is just a fun little solo dump to let other players know what their character's will find on Christmas morning, and maybe a little background on the gifts as well. So feel free to post any such solos or snippets in this thread.
Note: All hunters and trainees are given at least one full personal day in the human world for holiday shopping. Trainees are also given a passport ID, a debit card (trainee balance is equal to months awake x $450 USD,) and the knowledge that since it's a lot easier to fake a death than have a person completely disappear, they're all legally dead.
Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2014 11:42 am
Peyton had been busy, though Peyton was usually was when it came to gift giving.
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When Noah woke up Christmas morning he'd find a small box on the bed side table with a little note attached with a bow. Inside was a small glass jar filled with water, and inside that was a small layer of pebbles, on which sat a little, bright green moss ball.
A second box was beside the first, this one had a bag of homemade candy in assorted flavors tucked inside.
Merry Christmas Handsome!
You're the silver lining on my cloudy days. I love you.
<3 Peyton.
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America would find a box sitting on her front porch. Inside the Sun had managed to fit two chocolate oranges, a box of candy canes, and a jar of home made cinnamon candy. There was also a really gaudy looking Christmas jumper folded up beneath that.
Moon-Wife
I saw it and thought of you. If anyone can make it look hot, it's you.
From your favorite Sun and wife, Peyton.
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Taym would find his gift sitting on his desk. It was a mystery how she'd gotten in there, possibly having employed America again to sneak in. Regardless, she'd gotten him a sweater in tans and browns with a reindeer across the chest.
There was also a box of dark chocolate snowflakes, and a jar of cinnamon candy.
Merry Christmas Taym.
I know you always have my back, and I'll always have your's. You're my best friend, closest confidant, and you know me better than anyone.
All my love, Peyton
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A small box was tapped to a certain Jack Hawthorne's door. Inside was a little figurine of the Grinch, as well as a small bag of homemade candy. Wintergreen flavored, and colored dark green.
Merry Christmas, a*****e.
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Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2014 11:49 am
and be blue
It wasn't wrapped, but considering Zeke had bothered with gifts at all was saying something. A red Christmas sweater would find it's way into Ever's room, a lewd message stitched shamelessly across the chest. Next to that was a package of holiday themed boxers -- reindeer, snowmen, penguins -- and a couple of boxes of cigarettes.
No note, but he didn't figure he needed to leave one.
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Another ugly Christmas sweater. Traditional design, done in green. It had 'I'm on the naughty list' written across the front. There was also a chocolate orange.
Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2014 7:13 pm
Christmas was not so much a raucous affair, in Tyumen, and so Kostya was not accustomed to giving gifts. But, nonetheless...
For America: A new fishing pole and tackle box, a reinforced runic baseball bat accustomed to taking a bit more of a beating than your usual aluminum, and an entire box of destructible china acquired from a thrift store.
I want to be the man you think I am.
Kon
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For Mimsy: A singular lump of coal, left next to her pumpkins.
She'd know.
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For Obadiah: A moderately expensive bottle of scotch whiskey, a carton of cigarettes, and a gift certificate to a bookstore, non-chain, with its address attached as a post it note. They're not on good terms, so Kostya hesitates before leaving the box outside Taym's door, but it is the least he can he do.
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For Rep and Harrison: An electric griddle for the bar, acquired used but spruced back up to tip-top shape, because who doesn't love burgers. Even the communist loves burgers.
Ever's gift is unsentimental, but practical: a carton of cigarettes in Ever's preferred brand, and one very nice Zippo.
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Peyton will find an envelope on her door. Inside it there's a (rather hokey-looking, it must be said) brochure for a diving quarry, and a pair of season passes for swimming. There's also a note:
I found out about this place a few leaves ago. It's a little unseasonable at the moment, but the pass is good all year. They've stocked it with a few hundred koi and goldfish besides the regular sort of fish you find in diving quarries. I thought you might like to go swimming with them.
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Leslie, like Ever, receives the practical gift of a carton of cigarettes and one very nice Zippo. It doesn't have a skull on it or anything rad. Perhaps Taym is attempting to instill in Leslie the value of coolness via minimalism.
Books are the easiest, of course. In Kostya's case he will receive a box, and within them paired volumes (used, of course; not out of thrift but because Taym considers them superior): a number of sci-fi classics in English, together with their Russian counterparts. Where he'd managed to find side-by-side translations he'd provided them. The rest are simply tied up with string in pairs.
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Cami's gift is the unsentimental one of gift cards: to office supply stores and art supply stores, packaged in a "#1 Boss" mug. The accompanying note is, in fact, addressed to "Boss," indicating Taym's gratitude for every time she's bullied him into doing the things he wanted to do but was too insecure to manage alone. There is also an enormous set of glitter in every color of the rainbow, and supplies for making friendship bracelets, because she'd asked for them once on twitter and he hadn't forgotten.
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Taym, whenever possible, buys people books. Bix is no exception, and he'll get the joy of not one but several volumes of art related to The Lord of the Rings--movies and books alike--along with a note saying that he's hoping like hell Bix doesn't already have any of these, and that it's hard to buy for someone with a collector's instinct.
The note also reiterates Taym's heartfelt appreciation of Bix and everything he's done, and might or might not imply that Taym's come to consider him something of a role model.
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America's gift starts with a text message the night before that tells her she might want to get up a little earlier than usual.
When she does wake up, she'll find an envelope on her front porch addressed to Georgia.
Inside it is one of the island maps from the orientation packets, unaltered save for a single red X and a "here there be monsters" in the ocean ("no, really" is written underneath it), and an inexpert attempt to modify the simple indicator for north into a proper compass rose.
It might take her an hour or two to follow the resulting series of steps, the first discovered clue as marked on the map leading to another and another, through treehouses and schoolrooms and spots on trails where she's as apt to stumble on memories as his little hidden notes pointing to the next stop.
But of course she might have guessed very early on where the final clue would lead. The package in the barn is well-hidden but she'll know why that particular spot is important. There's a small packet inside the waterproof box that says "open this one first" and inside it is the remarkably impersonal gift of a stack of gift cards (to home stores, to bath and body stores, to places that he knows she likes to buy clothes and naturally to Victoria's Secret, because of course) in a slim wallet branded with feathers. A note accompanying it explains that she might want to make use of them to pick up some more things just to keep at his place--changes of clothes, things to make all those frequent baths more enjoyable, and anything else that might make her feel more at home there. He promises not to censor her purchases unless it goes on the wall or the bed, and in the latter case only if it's not white or grey, or if it's got ruffles. "Now open the real gift," it finishes, "and sorry I already gave you the letter ahead of time."
The second package had required much more footwork. It had almost not come to fruition at all because Taym has no personal experience bullying artists who drag their feet. It's a framed watercolor painting, in a style that would seem right at home on the cover of a children's book, and it's obvious that he'd tracked someone down to make it for him especially: a raggedy-looking boy with enormous ears (one missing a chunk) being dragged off towards unknown adventure, hand-in-hand, by a pirate queen with bright red hair, and a cluster of little references to a story that he'd told her had been his favorite thing he'd read in a long time.
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Shu can expect to find a bagel-shaped chew toy for her treat, and a teal collar with a matching bell. The note says: just in case he wanders off again.
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Maebe receives a copy of the self-help book He's Just Not That Into You. She also receives a necklace that spells out b***h in swirly pink letters. You're welcome.
Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2014 8:21 pm
Leslie hated spending money more than anything. He counted his stash not once, not twice, but three times before hanging his head in defeat. Having friends sucked for his wallet, but having friends ...didn't. He guessed. Whatever.
For Abbi: Some new clothes, courtesy of assistance from Shu. Totally ding-dong-ditched at her door, but left with a card.
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For America: A gift certificate to go skydiving, left in the mailbox with a card, hastily scribbled with his name.
i'll go too u should make him go too
There is, also, maybe a small toy or two for Tubs. Maybe. Maybe.
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For Taym: Also a carton of cigarettes, and a small, leather-bound notebook. He's not entirely sure why he got it, but it felt like a nice thing to give.
sorry i thought u were a meth addict. thanks for helping me want to give a s**t, and s**t.
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For Shu:
A mug, and a poster of some anime guy who looks an awful lot like Caelius, you're welcome Shu. He braved a ******** anime store for you, Shu. You better appreciate it, Shu. It even has the braid.
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For Jack: A bag of some 'fancy ******** coffee', or so sayeth the card. Someone else had clearly picked it out, not Leslie. Either way, it was decent stuff.
thanks and s**t
Leslie
For Stormy: A handwritten letter about his many feelings about how bullshit the Chamber of Secrets is, and there's only one line ranting about Ginny. Also, a scarf. It is not Harry Potter, because he doesn't know what Etsy is, but it is striped and fluffy and warm.
Jason had come back with (most) of the things she'd asked for. She couldn't be upset with the success rate, since she knew her handwriting sucked a**; it was her own fault that he'd gotten confused between a few things.
Each present had been wrapped (with Jack's lovely, medicated assistance), but wrapped terribly in a way that insisted she knew nothing about wrapping presents beyond tape and newspaper. If you were lucky it might have even come in a plastic bag. Like everything else in her life, it was a goddamn mess.
But each gift was delivered to the person personally by Chel Christmas morning with Chris. She didn't like the idea of just leaving a present outside everyone's dorm and expecting it to be there at the end of the day. She greeted everyone with a santa hat on her head and Christmas spirit because <******** you she loved this holiday whether you did or not.
Chel was what could be described as "aggressively spirited" when it came to Christmas.
Unfortunately she had no heartfelt notes to leave on the present because the idea of writing anything (or even typing it) made her absolutely nauseous. So instead everyone just got their names in bold black sharpie across the newspaper. Maybe that was another reason why she delivered it by hand as well- so she could say the words her head wouldn't.
Upon visiting each person Chel carried a small tuft of mistletoe and held it over their heads so she could kiss them. Every single one of them. Except maybe Finn, because that was still awkward, but she definitely kissed Ripley (maybe even right in front of him), so there Finn.
Abbi
If Chel was a grandma then Abbi would have been the favored grandchild. Abbi got the most presents out of everyone, if only because Chel felt the need to display her affectations for the smaller hunter. Perhaps it was out of guilt or gratefulness that Chel showered the presents, but she felt that was too disconnected from the warm friendship she felt for Abbi. More than likely it was just because she knew Abbi liked material things, and Chel liked having someone to give them to.
Abbi got a pink coat (Chel presented it with, "So ya don't freeze yer a** off, lil thing.") that was wrapped around many bowties of varying colors, and ten thousand pink bunnies. It was very obvious that Chel poured the gifts on her favorite in a fashion deserving of Abbi.
And Abbi's kiss was stolen on the lips. No take backs.
Finn
The remarkably incredible thing is that despite their current tiff and despite abuse from both sides, Chel still considered Finn to be one of her very best friends, which probably said quite a bit about her. Either way, her present was begrudgingly gifted with a slap to the back of his head.
Finn got a shirt that Chel thought fit him very nicely (and she no doubt expected him to wear it proudly), but the more important part of her gift was the custom painted dudebro xbox one, as a sequel to the xbox 360 she got him the last year. It also came with a newest copy of whatever game he had been ragging on. Chel insisted it was a gift for both him AND Ripley, but no, it was for Finn.
Ripley
For Ripley Chel was relatively relaxed. No gag gifts, no fanfare. Just the hilariously tacky shot glasses she'd bought in China and a nice bottle of whatever he asked for. With Jack's help she'd picked out a nice pair of Oxford shoes (had it been her choice poor Ripley would have ended up with big, chunky boots, but alas Jack wouldn't let her). All of her gifts were somewhat mellower. She figured he'd been tortured enough by Finn- he deserved a nice Christmas.
But she did still kiss him, so there was that.
Bix
Chel honestly didn't know the guy as well as she had wanted to, but from day one Bix had been her senpai and that had to count for something.
She got him a pair of avenger themed shoes and she still kissed him on the cheek. Bros were bros.
Noemi
Chel got Noemi an entire box of condoms.
(Inside the box was a very nice necklace, but Chel liked the image of Noemi having to open the box to get it).
She also kissed Noemi directly on the lips. Afterwards she snickered about it and whispered, "Don't tell Milo."
Nevada
Chel walked out to Nevada's gravemarker (it wasn't really a proper grave since her body was never actually returned, but all hunters got honorary markers) and she shared a cup of hot cocoa with the girl in silence one morning.
Jason
Poor Jason, her loyal knight in all things shopping. Chel liked Jason quite a bit unfortunately, which resulted in her buying him an entire television setup complete with a television, two speakers and a working DVD player.
Sometimes work did pay off.
Sometimes it resulted in Chel giving Jason a kiss on his cheek (she could barely reach he was so tall!) and screaming down the hall yelling about how she was going to tell Solia.
Solia
Solia got the news that Chel had kissed Jason. And then Chel also kissed Solia on the cheek. Merry Christmas, Solia.
Dory
She hadn't seen her friend at all (they had mysteriously and magically not crossed paths at all for some months now- possibly due to Chel's moving a floor up!), but she still got him a giant shark pillow (which she would later steal for herself anyways) to make up the difference.
Dory was unique in that he didn't get a kiss, he got cuddles.
Lydia
Chel knew nothing of Lydia except that she was Chris' roomate, and that enough merited presents. She left some candycane fudge on the girl's bed, along with a note that said Thnx 4 dealing w/ a*****e. Chris had crossed a*****e off, and written "The best roomate ever." Then Chel and him had gotten into a fight and the note was essentially illegible and filled with drawings of dicks.
Deryk
Chel wasn't sure why she was fated to meet up with Deryk every time s**t hit the fan, but she did know that she thought the guy was COOL AS HECK. Weird, but cool.
Which was how she would describe his present, coincidentally. She got him a poster, with scribbling on the back that said, all u neeb is a pistal.
She attempted to kiss Deryk, but somehow he managed to sneak away. Sneaky b*****d.
Milo
Chel also got Milo a present, in the form of his sweatshirt returned (she had definitely worn it around before returning it, almost to spite him, but she had washed it before returning it, so that was something). Wrapped inside the shirt was a power rangers book that had actually been autographed by one of the actors. Ebay was powerful.
Milo got a kiss on the cheek right in front of Noemi. Let the red cheeks begin.
Evan
Evan she didn't visit in person, and there was no merriment in her limbs as she wrapped his present. Yet she still felt inclined to send him one. She got Chris to drop it off at his doorstep.
Wrapped in ugly newspaper was a simple coat with a soft inside. There was a tiny post-it note that had stay warm scribbled on it, and that was all.
Allan & Simon
Chel had NO IDEA what to get her leads because she knew next to nothing about them. She got them both candy candycanes, which were hung on their respective "office" (the word was very loosely used for Allan) doors.
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Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2014 9:30 pm
Chel
Jason stared as the Sun hunter walked down the corridor with a very large box in her hands, placed it down and kissed him on the cheek. There was the usual blushing and stammering thank you from him along with the hope that, again, Solia would not find out), Until she shouted down the hall that she would leaving Jason to blanch in panic.
He would have to make it up to Solia somehow. At least he had some money on him for once so he could get her a Christmas present.
Pondering what he would get his girlfriend, Jason looked at the large boxes and opened one of them up.
Upon realizing he had just been given a large deluxe TV set, complete with sub woofers, he passed out.
Thankfully Zanthvos was in his golem form so he could pull the unconscious hunter back into his dorm, along with the TV set.
Ami had very much been holed away in her studies, not particularly engaging anyone (at times, not even Lex, as she would pass through the house like a haunt).
She didn't waste the Christmas bonus granted by the oh-so-generous Academy, and used the opportunity to buy only her closest friends gifts.
They were wrapped in pristine vintage wrapping paper that looked like something out of a different age. Each one had a bow and a carefully placed note, nothing was out of order and nothing was permitted to mess up her order. Every package was dropped off on doorsteps or in hand come Christmas, and nobody was allowed to refuse or tiptoe around her seldom granted cheer.
This didn't mean, of course, that she didn't go around greeting everyone with a glare that could have ignited Jack Frost himself. She very much did that.
Kat
Having reflected upon herself and her time at Deus, it hadn't occurred to Ami until the Christmas season, but Kat was one of her very dear friends. For her friend she got two cat shaped coffee mugs, and the knowledge that with her money, Ami had arranged for a few cats in New York to be given proper homes that winter. She figured it seemed metaphorically appropriate to tell Kat that one of the kittens was named Xedis, most appropriately after her weapon.
There were also a few scarves and a small bottle of goggle cleaner. Hopefully she would put it to good use.
Marcus & Cass
As with so many years before, Ami still had no idea what to get either Marcus or Cass. It seemed very much an amalgam of "we are too close for me not to know this" and "but I still don't know this."
She settled on a warm winter blanket with a print of Marcus' choosing and an entire bucket of hot cocoa mix. The gift was very plain, but somehow very typical of Ami.
Otto
Ami got Otto a coat that was very fetching but entirely unfitting for the sun hunter. Ami had been out of touch with him for too long to get him a properly fitting gift. At the very least she remembered his skateboarding abilities, and bought him a pair of skateboarding shoes of his choice.
Stormy
Stormy got more work in the library.
Merry Christmas Stormy.
(Stormy had honestly skipped Ami's mind completely, and there was a last minute attempt to put her name on whatever Lex had gotten the girl, along with some of the cocoa left over from Marcus' truckload).
Jason
Ami gave Jason a pitying look and a nod of approval one day at random. That was all.
Jack
Ami bought the man a few various books. One being Ecology and Evolution of Cooperative Breeding in Birds, a second being Parallels in Norse Mythology and Temporal Scandanavian Geopolitical Atmosphere, and the last being Physics of the Impossible: A Scientific Exploration of the World of Phasers, Force Fields, Teleportation and Time Travel. The last was mostly bought as a gag as Deus had already attained all four concepts in the book's title (she hoped Jack would be intelligent enough to understand the joke that Ami considered elementary).
They were left on his infirmary bedside, and she didn't say so much as hello. She only added a tag that said [ - Ami ] and that was it.
Tori
Tori, as every holiday would hold, received yet another lovely brooch. There was also another stack of books, on various subjects that Tori enjoyed.
This was also, of course, accompanied by a shopping trip with Tori. Tori was one of the only people that Ami ever allowed to go shopping with her, as Tori was one of the only people she felt sharing something so intimate with. That, and Tori had excellent taste in boots.
After the shopping trip, Ami treated Tori to peppermint and milk teas in her house, shooing Lex out of the house for her own needs.
Eva
Ami still didn't particularly know or like Eva (in fact she would even go as far to say she almost disliked the girl from how much Lex doted over her), but there was still a warm looking purple sweater on Eva's doorstep.
Dr. H
For her beloved doctor, she left him a santa hat that read "#1 Dad" (she thought the sentiment was equal parts clever and hilarious) and a particularly fetching tie. A very simple, understated gift. She had no use for obscene public displays of affection.
Evan
Ami had forgotten to get Evan a gift.
Kylee
Kylee received a note that said, "Please see me in library 6A." It wasn't a Christmas present, the timing was merely coincidental.
Lex
Lex's present would be discussed in the intimacy of their room.
Dawson was afraid the sweets he added to each gift would get stolen or stepped on or, worse, improperly sealed and then going stale, but he supposed that was the least of his worries. His gifts were meager in spite of his paycheck--most of his money went to getting food and other comforts, as well as the very supplies that he had needed to make those gifts: tools, wrapping paper, and wood were not so cheap anymore, even if the figurines were all small enough to fit into the palm of a hand. He delivered them early and without prior notice for the most part, a little too nervous about sticking around to watch reactions for the majority of the recipients.
Each person (except several) received a handmade, if somewhat roughly carved reindeer figurine, which came in its own box inside the first one. While each was personalized, the common factor they shared was that their antlers, which were actually twigs, were removable via discreet slots by the ears. Every gift also came with a short card written in legible if thickly pressed handwriting.
Abbi
Abbi's was different in that it was smaller than the rest, more a fawn than an adult, and had nubs for antlers. Its pose was a little more energetic as well, caught mid-trot while a base made sure it was still able to balance on a flat surface. Its ears were erect as if it had just heard something, its eyes wide and searching. Around its neck was a small lilac bandana, its edges frayed because his handling of the scissors had not been mastered; this was probably the first figurine he'd made of the bunch. Next to it was a plastic bag of assorted cookies, most of which had some sort of chocolate (white, dark, regular), and candy canes.
The card read: To Daphne. I know her scarf is green but you look more like a purple. Thanks for being there. Hope I can be too. Merry Christmas! - Shaggy
Chance
Chance's was long-limbed, slender, and a little feminine. This was probably not meant to be the case judging from the cuts mistakenly made around the belly; it looked as though he had shaved off too much in the initial shaping. Its antlers were bare of any additional shoots, making it look more like the horns of a gazelle than actual caribou as they cuved slightly back. Its pose was relaxed, its gaze seemingly focused somewhere other than where its eyes were placed. Around its neck was an orange cloth tied (supposedly) like an ascot, though it was uneven. Like Abbi, he received a bag of assorted cookies and candy canes, all lacking nuts because he wasn't sure if he was allergic.
The card read: To Fred. Thanks for the spar. Any freind of Abby is a freind of mine! Hope to see you around more for Sun/Moon practice. Merry Christmas! - Shaggy
Claude
Claude's had been the first adult reindeer figurine to be made, and it showed in how roughly it had been treated: not every area had been sanded properly, nor was its build quite evenly proportioned. He seemed afraid of the very problem that arose in Chance's, of shaving too much off. Its stance seemed a little wide as if territorial of the block that kept it standing, and an accidental chip in one of its eyes gave the impression that it had slits for pupils; he made a matching mark in the other eye because he might as well own up to it. Its antlers were also uneven, one longer than the other but both branching out like the animal proper. The red cloth tied to it, unlike the previous ones, sat snugly around its head and under its ears. Beside it was a cache of golden chocolate coins in a netted bag and a separate bag of holiday chocolate mints.
The card read: To the Captain. Wanted to make a boat but couldn't get skimatics in time. Hope the bribe makes you happy til then. Merry Christmas! -Your Swabbie
Chris
Moonbro should've gotten a lion, but it didn't occur to him until literally after making everything. Next time, Dawson decided. He decided to give Chris his present in person after giving him a bear of a hug and a big smile.
Chris's became the "standard" to which he based the other reindeer in terms of shape and stature. Everything about it felt more like a machine-reproduced model save for small imperfections here and there because it really meant a lot to Dawson to at least get one done the right way. He tried to convey a sense of heroism with its pose, or at least as heroic as one could make a small wooden figurine: its head was up, its ears were alert for a cry for help, and its antlers were large and stately. A small button themed after Captain America's shield was included and loosely tied to one of the reindeer's legs with twine. Dawson had wanted to get him a comic book or two as well, but he wasn't sure he'd get Chris anything other than a duplicate at this point; so instead, moonbro got a double batch of holiday brownies and cookies. (Ladies--Uh, peeps like getting sweets, he advised with a not so subtle wink, like he was in any position to be giving anyone dating advice; but at least he remembered what Chel had told him about her cousin being open-minded.)
The card read: To Captain Moon Brother Lionheart!!! : D
Lydia
He went ahead and gave Chris her gift since they were roomies. Rather than a figurine (what if the Mountain Man saw and somehow figured out it was from him he would get so beat up he was sure), she received a bag of assorted candy, a baby blue cat-themed glasses case (with accompanying cleaning towelette), and a book he figured would be helpful. (Even though it was printed 7 years ago, which he wasn't aware of.)
The card read: To Lidia. Thank you for saying I smell good it was very nice of you. Merry Christmas And Happy Hunting! - Dawson
Chel
Chris was also given Chel's gift, but a lot more hesitatingly. He almost considered taking it back and...he didn't know. Throwing it in the ocean or something. Bad enough he wasn't man enough to give it to her firsthand. If Chris tried to convince him to give it to her himself, he'd shy away and protest and threaten to take away some brownies until he got his way.
Chel's figurine wasn't a reindeer but a horse. Dawson had rendered it based on the horse he knew best: his own Daisy Duke Nukem. It bore the same proud air she had, and if he had had actual skill then he would have tried to translate the way she tossed her hair with more sass than any animal he had ever known. As it was, the horse was frozen in the midst of walking, a front hoof raised either to beckon or to dismiss an invisible being. Its main was thick and wild but crudely carved, an amateur's attempt, as was its long tail which flagged behind it. Its eyes seemed the most defined, sharp and unyielding as they stared ahead, and its ears were pricked. Rather than goodies, she got a $25 gift card to Denny's for all her breakfast food needs.
The card read: To Chelsea. Got you that pony like I promised. I̶̷ ̶̷k̶̷n̶̷o̶̷w̶̷ ̶̷y̶̷o̶̷u̶̷ ̶̷c̶̷a̶̷n̶̷'̶̷t̶̷ ̶̷r̶̷i̶̷d̶̷e̶̷ ̶̷i̶̷t̶̷ ̶̷b̶̷u̶̷t̶̷ ̶̷i̶̷f̶̷ ̶̷y̶̷o̶̷u̶̷ ̶̷w̶̷a̶̷n̶̷t̶̷ ̶̷a̶̷n̶̷o̶̷t̶̷h̶̷e̶̷r̶̷ ̶̷d̶̷a̶̷t̶̷e̶̷ Merry Christmas!
He forgot to sign it.
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Otto actually really enjoyed Christmas. He had fond memories of the holiday, spending it with his Grandfather and mother. He loved the smells of the baking, the games, the movies, the music. And of course the presents. It was a warm holiday.
He'd accumulated a lot of friends over the years. While he was frugal and cheap, he did want to get them all a little something.
Baneful
The note read: "Rep, You ain't been good this year, but you were good to me when it counted."
Rep received a very tall box wrapped in Christmasy wrapping paper. Inside, was a lump of coal. Under the lump of coal, was a ridiculously large chocolate bar.
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Harrison, as Rep's handler and Deus's walking encyclopedia, was given a small box filled with American dollar bills, adding up to $15. A note attached suggested he fan himself with his newfound riches.
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"America, Thanks for being there. Let's do beer bottle cliff parties again sometime." America received a gift bag filled with red white and blue tissue paper. Within the tissues was a white fashion scarf with black stars.
Kaiyumi
Eva got a neatly wrapped gift; within it was a vibrantly coloured hair bow.
Carhop Cavalier
chimarii
Lex and Ami got a bottle of wine, decorated with a big sparkly bow.
Enoh Love
Ripley got a black tie. A note attached read; "a tie as bland as you." It was probably said with love.
chromaticore
Nio Love
Maebe got a lot of loving, and only one of the stupid things she asked for on her Christmas list. Cami was given a runic'd Karaoke machine. The girls would be woken up on Christmas morning by Otto. He gave the both a kiss on the forehead. They were also given breakfast in bed; which only amounted to scrambled eggs and toast due to his lack of culinary abilities. The eggs tasted strongly of having been cooked in butter.
kuroopu
"You're still a nerd." Gale got a gift wrapped box containing a geeky looking bowtie, as well as a button of the British flag.
cherno astra
Kostya got glasses cleaner and a fancy cloth for said glasses cleaner.
Nyxtsuki Moon
Eight
Candace was given a bottle of wine. There was a request attached that she give Dakota a smack to the head before sharing it with him.
Lucyal
Molly was given a large, soft tunic style sweater in green and red.
medigel
Stormy got a few CDs Otto thought she might enjoy.
Beejoux
Peyton was given a skateboarding magazine. Along with it was a box of bandaids.
It wasn't that she didn't believe that she knew what people wanted. No, she spent far too much time studying people, writing down everything she could find out about them, either by following them or by straight up asking in other cases. Her knowledge on her own closest island friends was extensive, down to their foot and clothing sizes, and what sauces they preferred to dip their chicken nuggets in.
The problem with Lydia was knowing when enough was enough, or rather, when to stop.
In this case, a lack of funding certainly helped, though she spent very little on herself, leaving her with months worth of pay untouched and ready for the spending.
Chris
As her roommate, Chris was the first to be showered with gifts come Christmas morning. Quite literally, in fact. She stood up on his bed and upended a box full of wrapped gifts on top of him. Upon opening said gifts, he would find awideassortment ofCaptain America merchandise . After that was unloaded upon him, she also gave him a large bag of candy, and one, unwrapped, custom made, life sized black widow body pillow.
Because The Cap needed a pretty girl to sleep with at night, one that didn't snore like a tractor.
Oliver
This seemed almost too easy to Lydia, who showed up at Oliver's door with a stack of boxes in her arms, as she had bought him one of every single dinosaur skeleton extraction kits she could find.
He would also receive a large bag full of junk food. Chips, chocolate bars, cheesies, gummy candies, cans of pop, and even several boxes of Canadian smarties.
She advised him against eating it all at once before going along her merry way.
Dawson
To the burly bear man with the delectable scent and the wonderfully hairy chest, she gave a bag full of wrapped gifts as well, two of which were pocket knives, though one of these was considerably less practical then the other, though she hoped he found enjoyment in both. On top of that, he was given a bag full of junk food, much like Oliver had been, as well as A cookbook boxset, and several cooking essentials such as basic spices, oils, flavors, and crockery.
Chel
This one was slightly more difficult. She didn't know Chel, save for what Chris had mentioned about her, and had yet to really get to know the woman. However, that didn't stop her from dropping off at the sun hunters door a large bag full of candies, both gummies and hard, along with something to cuddle at night, should she ever feel lonely and without her cousin there to comfort her (not knowing that Chel likely had other people to fill those needs).
Cee
Cee would receive an unbelievable amount of makeup, the majority of which was not of the cheap, discardable variety. She had been very diligent in her purchases, researching which brands were of the best quality, and going down the list until she found those which would be affordable. She tried not to get colors that were too bold or tacky, though within the pile of naturals there were a few bright pinks, reds, teals, and golds.
He was also the recipient of a quick kiss on the cheek, and a blushing, stuttering, attempt to ask him if he'd like to meet up later to go star gazing with her, if he wasn't already busy, with snacks to of course be provided by her, since she was the one to invite him.
That part all played out in her head, had been planned, but she froze up, not able to follow through with the action, her words halting on her tongue (though she certainly still blushed). Instead, she told him that she hoped he had a fantastic day, before scurrying away back to her shared room with Chris, chewing on her lower lip all the way.
Jordan had spent most of his leave time tracking down presents; he enjoyed the challenge of a scavenger hunt and the anticipation of giving gifts. (If he'd stood looking at the portal for a minute before stepping back through, thinking about it, nobody had to know.)
Melvin A gardening book was left for Melvin, with a note: Hope this will be of use to you. - Jordan
MoonKitsune
Robert & Mimsy Robert did not get a book. He got instead a t-shirt, in the largest size available, which would probably still be a tight fit. For Mimsy, there was anice copy of a certain book, apparently used but in very good condition. The presents were accompanied by a card that said simply, Merry Christmas. - Jordan
Nio Love
Nothing Yet
America America received a neatly wrapped book as well, with a card that said, If you need a hand with your projects, feel free to call me. Merry Christmas. - Jordan
lizbot
Taym Taym might be surprised to find a neatly wrapped copy of a slightly battered-looking book, accompanied by a note that said, Hope you don't have this one yet. - Miller Whether this was in any way a comment was difficult to tell.
Rejam
Cee Cee got a small box containing something stylish and tasteful, along with a card saying simply, Merry Christmas. - Jordan
iloveyouDIE
Al Al's gift, when unwrapped, would reveal a cookbook, with a small card signed - J.
Saliru
Madison Madison received a nice sword polishing kit, accompanied by a note that said They don't really need it, but they do enjoy it. Merry Christmas. - Jordan
Sosiqui
Gale Gale got a narrow box containing a good pair of gloves, and a card that said, Merry Christmas. - Jordan
kuroopu
Jerry A nicely wrapped box set of CDs was for Jerry. The note that went with them said, Hope you enjoy these. Merry Christmas. - Jordan
Bilious
Shu Shu's present was a cute sweater. The card that went with it said, I had to guess your size. If I got it wrong, let me know so I can get the right one. Merry Christmas. - Jordan
Meegane
Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2014 5:44 pm
Jason was a little unsure as to what he should give to to others in terms of presents, but he tried his best to locate fitting gifts for everyone. Once he had them all wrapped up he went to find each hunter in person, not liking the idea of just dropping off presents at their doorstep.
Solia:
He was aware that Solia like jewelry, and after scouring a few jewelry shops he found A necklace he hoped she'd like. Upon finding said hunter she embraced her (even finding the guts to kiss her too), and wished her a merry christmas.
After recovering from the expensive he was given, it took Jason hours to figure what to get her in return. Just what does a person give someone who gave them a TV set?!
He ended up getting Chel a Coat and A hand bag This was something she would like, right?!
chiickadee
Harrison & Rep
Jason wanted to get Harrison something, but it didn't seem right to not get Rep something (since they were a couple).
It finally came, her first Christmas on the Island!
Ever since she left her family and woke up, she had made precious friends and got helps from kind people, it would be the best time to show a morsel of gratitude and care. So she got up very early on her leave day even though she had done detailed research on places, way-to-go and study maps for nights. Dark circles under eyes, alas.
Born in sub-topical region, the coldness made her a bit uncomfortable, the petite girl pulled her scarf higher and shivered. In her bag was a list of names, throwing herself into the busy streets and nearly buried in the crowds several times. Through hours of suffering, she finally got what she needed and went back to the island, took a bath and slumped into her bed. She still have a few days before 25th.
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The first on her list was the Morris:
Nothing Yet
For Mimsy, Shu knew her passion towards wonderland and space very well. Yet, she was sad that she couldn't give her either, so she bought her items reminding the intelligent huntress the wonderful experience from time to time but she was unlucky to find anything on the shopping trip. So she got her a pretty necklace, something fitted someone who learned what's love and pursue it. A paper bag attached with a star shaped card painted in galaxy color, written in silver pen: "Merry Christmas my Alice! <3 Here's a small gift for you. Thank you for being around and cares about me! You're the cleverest person I have ever seen and how amazing you are couldn't be measured!!! >u<
P.S. Do you think we should get something for ALICE?
Love, your rabbit." At the back of the card had a hard effort Cheshire Cat with a signature grin inked, resembled the life huntress.
Nio Love
If Robert thought he was getting food from the petite girl, then he was wrong. Completely wrong. Unwrapping the package for him, there were colorful frames in weird shapes. A note in bear shape: "Have you guessed you are on which list/ Nice or Naughty? 8D Take a minute to think about that. (Then there were abundant empty space before the next line) Time's up! Tell me which side you're on? (Some spaces were emptied again) Hmm, are you sure? Alright, go to ask Mimsy with the keyword - snowman. Merry Christmas Robert, thanks for the caring and fun you gave me. You always make me smile <3
Love, Shu" Besides the necklace, there was a small bag of marshmallow for Robert. On it: "Don't tell Robert until he asks, it's a surprise ou<"
Next were their neighbours:
cherno astra
Kostya got a plain paper-tone box, quite heavy, to maximize efficiency it wasn't wrapped but tied with a simple black ribbon. Upon opened, a note was the first thing to be seen. "Mr. Bashmet, thanks for sharing your delectable cakes with me and teaching me how to cook, as well as being honest on your history with Mimsy. I still hope you can get along.....Anyway, here's some seasoning for you, I hope they worth their prices. Merry Christmas ;D
- Shu" Beneath the note were glass jars put neatly together.
lizbot
Since the hunter wasn't there, the box for him was given to America together with a small pack neatly wrapped in beige paper with a star sticker in blue, red and white. "Sorry it's not a crown, but I think they will go greatly with your beautiful red-orange hair. So I pick that." Like other gifts, a small note was found inside, in the shape of radiating sun. "Miss America, I hope you have a merry Christmas! Thanks for always bringing energy and positivity to us, you're just like the sun, bright and hot! Also, the minipet knowledge is so useful. thank youuuuuu~"
P.S I know you have a few projects, if I am useful, I'd like to help.
- Shu
The box was actually one of the heaviest in her Santa's bag, the petite girl talked to America for a while before she continued her delivery. Next was Mark's office.
Zoobey
A mysterious box that seemed to hold something dangerous was put in front of Mark's door, a well-cut memo with silhouette of a can of beer stuck on it. A closer examination, the scruffy man would realize it was a present for him. "Uncle Mark, may the force be with you, merry christmas! I was thinking of some soap packages at first, but you seem always lack of sleep, hope these refreshing mint candies would keep you awake through work.
P.S. I'm an intermediate trainee now - Shu"
Dwight was on her list as well:
Shu gently knocked at his door to deliver the gift, Dwight was someone helped her a lot and updated her with her brother's status, only a thank you won't be enough. She didn't notice the nail polish stained on her fingers, after several failures, she made one she was satisfied for to give him - a watercolor mug (color of your choice). She liked how special the pattern look and thought it would be a nice gift. Below the mug inside the box was a small note cut into the outline of an opened notebook, it said: "Merry Christmas! Thank you for lending me your computer and movie watching, you're really nice <3
- Shu"
The rest were hunters and huntresses she spent her time with. Rep was surprisingly one name on her list.
Baneful
When she was so clueless what to buy, a salesperson approached her and kindly assisted her. Through questions, they assured and recommended something which Shu totally had no idea what was it. He said drinkers would love that. Thus, Rep got three black stones and assortment of chocolate, many of them, namely pocky, kit-kat, and more the Asian girl wasn't familiar with. A note with a christmas tree shape was hidden in the mass of candies: "Merry Christmas Rep. Thank you for greeting me on twitter and being nice, the drink at the bar and the party were amazing. I hope you like those chocolates and have a nice day!
P.S. Not climbing the social ladder
- Shu"
Toshihiko Two
Harrison got another three black stones. "Merry Christmas, thank you for providing useful newbie knowledge from time to time ;D
- Shu"
Sending a text message to confirm Jordan was at his room, Shu ran over to wish him a great day.
Prolixity
"Merry Christmas Sensei!" She gave him a warm hug despite of the height difference and handed him a box. A hammer shaped note was slipped inside with writing: "Merry Christmas, you are a wonderful person as well as a great teacher. Thanks for being patient with the clumsy me all the time.
P.S. I will try to understand your puns on twitter ;D
- Shu" The mug with the mug rug were a little attempt to cheer the sun hunter after their talk. She hoped it will serve as a good reminder.
Ever was the next one, she moved her shoulder for the sore.
and be blue
The hunter got something festive, in his note which is strangely a top hat for a reason: "Mr Ever, Merry Christmas! I got you something, I hope you will like it <3 Thanks for watching anime with me, it was fun. I probably got excited on the conversation, thank you for bearing with me ;p
P.S. I am still not sure if we really entered the Wonderland, it's bizarre, fun and a bit scary. Have you found a boyfriend yet?
- Shu" She figured he would look good in green, so the petite girl bought a green plaid scarf.
She just had many people to be thankful for, she stopped by Dylon's door.
Bittiface
The hunter also got a scarf, but in vibrant color. The shade-like ntoe wrote: "Dylon, I wish you have a merry christmas! Thanks for being a great friend and listened to my problems. You look great in glasses *winks*
P.S. Remember what you promised?
- Shu"
The spar gave her a lot, like she should perform defense and use her upgraded weapon, so she prepare something for Taym.
Rejam
The package was something light but enough to cover her face, a cat shaped tag was hanging out, bouncing like a spring. "Mr. Thompson, thanks for saving my pet, the external mission was a valuable experience and I like to talk with you about our minipets. I know you love reading so it should be useful. Merry Christmas >u P.S. Sorry to hear about your childhood kitten on twitter *hugs*
