064 [Action] CHRISTMAS TIME... and another time.

[vulcanblazer]

[Action, Backdated to December 23rd]

[SImply put, today is Luka's birthday.  Adell's been ready for this since she told him when it was.  It occurred to him that her birthday was awfully close to Christmas, but he figured getting her a gift now and a gift for then was the right thing to do.  A birthday is still a birthday and deserves to be

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[Action, December 23rd]

[imxperfectlife]

[December 23rd is just like every other day, the only special thing about it is that Christmas is right around the corner. Oh, and that it's a Friday, that usually means something to those who care about when the weekend starts. Luka, however, has no reason to consider it a special day, sure, it's her birthday but after years and years of not having it celebrated she has gotten used to just make a brief mental note about it. The only times she "celebrated" it were on the kindergarten when the teachers forced them to celebrate each birthday and because it was forced and there was no party at home mirroring that excitement those times have little meaning for her.

Honestly she has basically forgotten she mentioned when her birthday was to Adell, so she's really not expecting anything when she returns home, a new book to study under one arm while the other hugs Whiskers to her body.]

I'm home.

[She calls simply as she enters the apartment and proceeds to stay still, like always, until Adell answers. She knows he's there after all.]

[Action, December 23rd]

[vulcanblazer]

[Adell walks out into the main hallway to greet her, and gives her a familiar smile as he does so. It's pretty much become their ritual, that he greets her at the door whenever she gets home, if he's home himself.]

Hey, Luka! Welcome home. How's your day been?

[He'll lead her to the cake in a minute. Gotta play it like nothing's going on for now.]

[Action, December 23rd]

[imxperfectlife]

[Probably because if he's home and doesn't come to greet her, or at least yell back, she won't move from that spot until he does. She doesn't like the feeling of entering home without being greeted.]

It has been good. I found this book, it's really technical and complete, it will help me with my studies a lot.

[She's clearly happy with it as she walks in and shows him the awfully thick text book. It shouldn't be a surprise, really.]

[Action, December 23rd]

[vulcanblazer]

...Sure looks like it might take awhile to read. But, knowing you, you'll get through it in no time at all.

[And that's a compliment. Luka's intelligence still manages to impress him, even months later.]

So, before you hit the books, can I borrow you for a little while?

[Action, December 25th]

[imxperfectlife]

[Luka isn't hard to find, right? Since she lives with him and all. Anyway have a pink haired girl staring right into your soul, Adell.

What's the meaning of this.]

[vulcanblazer]

[What's the meaning of what?]

Hey Luka. ...Merry Christmas!

[And from behind his back he produces her presents. They're wrapped of course, and the smaller box, containing the bracelet, has a nice big bow on it.]

[imxperfectlife]

[She stares at the wrapped presents. She had a feeling this would happen, Adell is turning out to be quite predictable. She looks at him again.]

You already gave me presents.

[vulcanblazer]

...Yeah, birthday presents. Those weren't your Christmas presents.

[Predictable or not, there's still that simple honesty to him.]

[Action, December 25th]

[heavenslament]

[Upon hearing the knock on the door, Terra calls out.]

Just a moment!

[True to her word, a moment later she darts over from the kitchen and opens the door.]

[Action, December 25th]

[vulcanblazer]

[When she opens the door, Adell's standing there with a rather large wrapped box, a big, almost goofy smile on his face.]

Hey Terra! Merry Christmas!

[Action, December 25th]

[heavenslament]

[Terra perks up, surprised. She remembers being told about Christmas, but didn't really expect to get anything.]

That's...for me?

[Action, December 25th]

[vulcanblazer]

[Still smiling, he nods.]

Yup!

[vulcanblazer]

[Well, he's got a bunch of packages, and a bag that looks like they're full of them. But he smiles when he encounters her.]

Sorta, but not too much of one. Actually, I was looking for you!

[Action, December 25th]

[vulcanblazer]

[Adell smiles disarmingly at her, trying to break the ice and stop her from being confused.]

Merry Christmas, Daisy! I come bearing stuff!

[That disarming grin is still there, dammit.]