house elf delivery to Maia

[fiercefluffy]

A house elf brings a carved ivory figurine of an ox to Maia's room, along with an accompanying note:I refuse to wish anyone a merry Christmas. The notion of this holiday I find appalling as the religion that spawned it. It disgraces the commemoration of the Larentalia, a serious occasion

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Return owl, carrying a little smoking bag

[hellminxmel]

I guess you won't be wanting anything for yourself, then.

And since I don't owe anything to anybody, I have to graciously refuse this gift.

--Maia x

(The bag is carrying charred fragments of bone, not the ivory. She's keeping that safe, but he is not to know.)

reply borne by a cranky grey owl

[fiercefluffy]

You are insufferable. Have you any idea how difficult it is to find anything in an oxen theme?

See if I ever get you anything nice, ever again.

Dismayed and utterly offended,
Octavian

Reply via owl carrying a clean package

[hellminxmel]

Oh, don't get your toga in a twist.

--Maia

(In the package is A Newton's Cradle.)

[fiercefluffy]

How lovely! Is it a torture device? I've always wanted one.

Only somewhat mollified,
Octavian

[hellminxmel]

Then you'll want to purchase an Iron Maiden, or have a look in the compartment under my desk at home.

It's an executive toy. Flick it. Gasp in amazement.

--Maia, rolling her eyes

[fiercefluffy]

Your desk is a terrifying place, I've no doubt of that. Not quite as terrifying as the rolling of your eyes, but terrifying, nonetheless.

Since unlike you I have no immediate spectacular means of destroying this gift, I suppose I shall have to cherish it always. It really is fascinating. Thank you.

Octavian

[hellminxmel]

Probably dusty, too.

Glad you like it.

Maia xxx