More gifts to go around
((Backdated to Christmas!))
Fraser had been on leave since November, and he was going completely stir-crazy. With absolutely nothing better to do, he'd gotten a little gift-crazy. As usual, he'd preferred to make his presents by hand; this had proved to be his salvation for the last month.
And so on Christmas morning, a veritable flock of owls went out.
Ray,
Merry Christmas. I know we're having dinner later, but I thought I'd get this out of the way early. It's charmed to be extra-resilient, and I hope it's 'stylish' enough to suit.
I'll see you tonight.
-Fraser
[Enclosed is a glasses case, tooled out of beaten black leather, with a shiny blackened-wood closure.]
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Dear Stephanie,
My father and I both thank you again for the gifts, and Diefenbaker would like to add his voice to the chorus.
I'd still like to give you yours tonight, but in the meantime, here's a little something to tide you over.
-Fraser
PS: Don't eat it all at once, please.
[Enclosed is a box of homemade rock candy.]
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Lily,
Merry Christmas! Thank you for all your help over the past year. You've been a wonderful friend to myself and to my family, and I very much appreciate it.
This is for you, Perry, and Nurse Espinosa, and anyone in the Hospital Wing who might enjoy it -- I thought it might relieve some of the stress.
I hope you and Sirius and your son are doing very well.
Sincerely,
Benton Fraser
[Enclosed is a small wooden music box which is charmed to play any one of several soothing instrumental pieces when opened.]
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Agent Cooper,
Merry Christmas! I hope this owl finds you well and not evil in... good condition, so to speak. In case it doesn't, I hope this might assist. This is the charm that worked on me when I was affected over Halloween, and so if you need it I hope it works for you.
Sincerely,
Constable Benton Fraser
[Enclosed is a wooden carving of a lynx which is charmed with a curse-removing spell]
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Dr. Hodgins Jack,
Merry Christmas! I hope this comes in handy. I find it very useful for getting rid of-- let's say biological odors. It's an old Inuit remedy I picked up in the Territories.
If you have any interesting experiments planned for the New Year, please do let me know!
Sincerely,
Benton Fraser
[Enclosed is a tub of a strange, greasy substance that will indeed eliminate most odors when rubbed on.]
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Mr. Schrute,
Merry Christmas! I hope this owl finds you well, and that you might get some use out of this. I find it comes very much in handy on any expedition.
Sincerely,
Constable Benton Fraser, RCMP
[Enclosed is a hand-carved sextant, made from light wood and whalebone.]
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Captain Harkness and Lieutenant Murphy,
A very merry Christmas to you both, and thank you for all the work you've put in for Gryffindor. I know I, for one, appreciate it greatly. And my partner says that I've probably been very annoying to you both.
Consider this a small token of my thanks.
Sincerely,
Benton Fraser
[Enclosed in Jack's owl is a soapstone carving of an alert dog, ears pricked; in Murphy's, a soapstone carving of a lioness.]
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Hi,
I'm afraid I still don't know your name, although I take it you know mine. I just wanted to wish you a merry Christmas and, in the spirit of the season, give you something you might enjoy.
I hope this owl finds you quite well.
Sincerely,
Constable Benton Fraser, RCMP
[Enclosed is a delicate wooden sculpture of a spider spinning a web.]
---
Dear Mr. Robin,
I'm writing to wish you a merry Christmas, and also, because this time of year is largely about forgiveness, to apologize for a grievous sin that I'm afraid I've only recently realized I committed against you.
I take it you recall that back in August, I lost my memory of the past year. At that time, I completely forgot anything about any... well, about anything we might have had. My memories have since been returning to me, though, and I'm beginning to remember some of the times we shared; and so I'm very embarrassed to also recall the way I doubted your claims when you attempted to remind me of these things.
I very sincerely apologize for any grief I might have caused you. Please understand that I was very confused upon awakening and that the news of our relationship sounded... unlikely at the time. I should have taken you at your word and attempted to work things out rather than escape. I hope you can forgive me for these errors.
Please accept this as a token of my apolo affec my esteem and good wishes for this holiday season.
-Benton Fraser
[Enclosed is a handmade beeswax candle with a wood wick; it smells like Canadian pine and sounds like a crackling fire when lit.]
---
All of the islanders get an identical owl bearing a rabbit's foot charm and the following note:
Merry Christmas!
In memory of our time together, I thought a little something might be appropriate for the season. This rabbit's foot contains a very potent warding charm, which hopefully will keep you out of harm's way for all possible future incidents. I made it myself, so I can personally guarantee its effect.
I hope this letter finds you well. Please enjoy and use it in the best of health.
Sincerely,
Benton Fraser
Fraser had been on leave since November, and he was going completely stir-crazy. With absolutely nothing better to do, he'd gotten a little gift-crazy. As usual, he'd preferred to make his presents by hand; this had proved to be his salvation for the last month.
And so on Christmas morning, a veritable flock of owls went out.
Ray,
Merry Christmas. I know we're having dinner later, but I thought I'd get this out of the way early. It's charmed to be extra-resilient, and I hope it's 'stylish' enough to suit.
I'll see you tonight.
-Fraser
[Enclosed is a glasses case, tooled out of beaten black leather, with a shiny blackened-wood closure.]
---
Dear Stephanie,
My father and I both thank you again for the gifts, and Diefenbaker would like to add his voice to the chorus.
I'd still like to give you yours tonight, but in the meantime, here's a little something to tide you over.
-Fraser
PS: Don't eat it all at once, please.
[Enclosed is a box of homemade rock candy.]
---
Lily,
Merry Christmas! Thank you for all your help over the past year. You've been a wonderful friend to myself and to my family, and I very much appreciate it.
This is for you, Perry, and Nurse Espinosa, and anyone in the Hospital Wing who might enjoy it -- I thought it might relieve some of the stress.
I hope you and Sirius and your son are doing very well.
Sincerely,
Benton Fraser
[Enclosed is a small wooden music box which is charmed to play any one of several soothing instrumental pieces when opened.]
---
Agent Cooper,
Merry Christmas! I hope this owl finds you well and not evil in... good condition, so to speak. In case it doesn't, I hope this might assist. This is the charm that worked on me when I was affected over Halloween, and so if you need it I hope it works for you.
Sincerely,
Constable Benton Fraser
[Enclosed is a wooden carving of a lynx which is charmed with a curse-removing spell]
---
Dr. Hodgins Jack,
Merry Christmas! I hope this comes in handy. I find it very useful for getting rid of-- let's say biological odors. It's an old Inuit remedy I picked up in the Territories.
If you have any interesting experiments planned for the New Year, please do let me know!
Sincerely,
Benton Fraser
[Enclosed is a tub of a strange, greasy substance that will indeed eliminate most odors when rubbed on.]
---
Mr. Schrute,
Merry Christmas! I hope this owl finds you well, and that you might get some use out of this. I find it comes very much in handy on any expedition.
Sincerely,
Constable Benton Fraser, RCMP
[Enclosed is a hand-carved sextant, made from light wood and whalebone.]
---
Captain Harkness and Lieutenant Murphy,
A very merry Christmas to you both, and thank you for all the work you've put in for Gryffindor. I know I, for one, appreciate it greatly. And my partner says that I've probably been very annoying to you both.
Consider this a small token of my thanks.
Sincerely,
Benton Fraser
[Enclosed in Jack's owl is a soapstone carving of an alert dog, ears pricked; in Murphy's, a soapstone carving of a lioness.]
---
Hi,
I'm afraid I still don't know your name, although I take it you know mine. I just wanted to wish you a merry Christmas and, in the spirit of the season, give you something you might enjoy.
I hope this owl finds you quite well.
Sincerely,
Constable Benton Fraser, RCMP
[Enclosed is a delicate wooden sculpture of a spider spinning a web.]
---
Dear Mr. Robin,
I'm writing to wish you a merry Christmas, and also, because this time of year is largely about forgiveness, to apologize for a grievous sin that I'm afraid I've only recently realized I committed against you.
I take it you recall that back in August, I lost my memory of the past year. At that time, I completely forgot anything about any... well, about anything we might have had. My memories have since been returning to me, though, and I'm beginning to remember some of the times we shared; and so I'm very embarrassed to also recall the way I doubted your claims when you attempted to remind me of these things.
I very sincerely apologize for any grief I might have caused you. Please understand that I was very confused upon awakening and that the news of our relationship sounded... unlikely at the time. I should have taken you at your word and attempted to work things out rather than escape. I hope you can forgive me for these errors.
Please accept this as a token of my apolo affec my esteem and good wishes for this holiday season.
-Benton Fraser
[Enclosed is a handmade beeswax candle with a wood wick; it smells like Canadian pine and sounds like a crackling fire when lit.]
---
All of the islanders get an identical owl bearing a rabbit's foot charm and the following note:
Merry Christmas!
In memory of our time together, I thought a little something might be appropriate for the season. This rabbit's foot contains a very potent warding charm, which hopefully will keep you out of harm's way for all possible future incidents. I made it myself, so I can personally guarantee its effect.
I hope this letter finds you well. Please enjoy and use it in the best of health.
Sincerely,
Benton Fraser