Office Hours, Monday

[mouthy_merc]

Deadpool was in the internet today. And no, not for porn. Or even to visit those fun RPGs or message boards where he mocked the fanboys mercilessly.

They deserved it. Who shipped Nate and Irene, really? It was just funny.

But never mind that.

He was trying to find a gift for Arashi. This was turning out to be harder than he thought.

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[tricksy_spy]

Aly was wandering. Rather aimlessly really. And if the wandering just happened to bring her to his door, then that's what happened. She leaned against the door frame for a moment. "Finding delights in the internets?"

[mouthy_merc]

If only...

Wade glanced up, waving at Aly before going back to clicking things. "Christmas shopping. Think a gun is romantic?"

[tricksy_spy]

"For Arashi? No," she said definitely.

[mouthy_merc]

"Damn." More clicking. "Well it's not like I've actually bought any of this stuff in a while. Maybe he'll be happy with a puppy? Ooo! or a car? With a giant bow?"

[tricksy_spy]

Aly chuckled. "I remember how well Arashi drives. At least it would keep him from ever driving yours again."

[mouthy_merc]

"I don' have a car anymore," Wade replied, not looking up. "Rikku and that Mel kid wrecked it."

[tricksy_spy]

"Should I drop a hint to Arashi that that's what you need for Christmas?" she asked.

[mouthy_merc]

That got Wade to look up, slightly confused for a moment. "No. I don't need anything." He shook his head. "What do you think he'd like then?"

[tricksy_spy]

Aly came into the office to lean against his desk. "Course you do. That's the point of Christmas, right?"

[mouthy_merc]

"Well, yeah, that and the birth of Santa,but it's not like you or Arashi celebrate it."

[tricksy_spy]

"Did when I was growing up," she pointed out. "My Da insisted. We're more into Midwinter celebrations in Tortall though."

[mouthy_merc]

"Oh." Wade frowned, leaning back in his chair. "I did not know that. Did you want to come over that day?"

[tricksy_spy]

"I wasn't angling for an invitation if that's what you mean," Aly replied, cocking her head at him. "But I have presents for the two of you."

[mouthy_merc]

"Well..." He shifted awkwardly in his seat. "Family and friends. Thought you'd already have plans by now."

[tricksy_spy]

"You're my friend," she said, brow wrinkling at him. "You and Arashi." She shrugged. "Unless I had to go back to the Isles, any plans I had would include you two."

[mouthy_merc]

So now they'd be aware of her plans, huh?

Wade wasn't quite believing that.

"Of course. Never quite sure with you, being so tricksy about things."