♕ 005 || Presents under the tree || OTA to those on Lottie's "friend" list

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[As much as Lottie likes receiving gifts, she also loves to spoil her friends -a term that has become very loose while at the Academy- with presents.

Below the respective trees in the commons of Joe West and Hoover Hall are presents addressed to the following, from none other than the bubbly blonde.

For Kronk: There is a large heavy box waiting

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Yay, just like last year! Merry Christmas~ <3

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[Jane had just returned from delivering her gifts to Hoover Hall's Christmas tree. Sadly she hadn't had the money to afford anything nice for her friends, so she instead knit them both a pair of plain mittens. Purple ones for Rapunzel and pink ones for Miss Lottie.

As for Dug, she leaves him a simple, bouncy little red ball beneath Joe West's tree.

She spots the bag left there for her, and should have immediately felt embarrassed to receive such a childish gift. She should have. But for some reason as soon as she unwraps the toy, something stirs within her. Her lip begins to tremble, and soon, without warning, she's in tears. Embarrassed and confused by her emotions, she covers her face and slips out of the room, hoping no one else saw her

WOOOO!

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[Lottie loved the mittens, Jane. She makes it a point to go find the girl and personally thank her for the beautiful gift.

She knocks on Jane's door, oblivious to the young girl's current disposition.]

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[A little squeak escapes Jane as she raises her tear-soaked face up in surprise.]

She swallows down a sob and clears her throat, trying to answer best she can, but her voice still trembles.]

I-I.. I'm s-sorry.... y-yes?

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[...That was not the sound of joyous laughter. Lottie's disposition instantly changes from gleeful to concerned.]

Jane, honey, are you alright?

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Y-yes, of course...

[Sniffs.

She runs over to her bed and hides the bear behind a pillow, not really thinking straight. It was a gift, yet just the thought of having someone see it in her possession caused a knot to form in her stomach.

After feverishly rubbing her eyes until they're dry (but quite red), she shakily opens the door.]

..um, hello Miss Lottie. M-Merry Christmas. [Forced smile.]

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[Lottie doesn't have to be a rocket scientist to know something's wrong.]

Merry Christmas... though, I s'pose there's a lack of merry right now, isn't there?

.... again, I am SO sorry for my slow tags. T_T

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W-what makes you think that?

[Sniff.]

No worries! <3<#<3 FLOWERS AND HEARTS.

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Well, those sniffles for one.

[Lottie places a light hand on the girl's shoulder.]

You want t'tell me what's got you so blue?

Thank you so! ;3;

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I...

[Her lip quivers before her determination crumbles. A new wave of tears begins, and she covers her face, ashamed.]

..I.. I'm not even s-sure...

I just... can't stop.

Anytime <3<3<3

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[...Lottie quietly wraps her arms around Jane's shoulders, pulling her close, stroking her hair.]

It's okay, darlin'. Just get it out.

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...I'm sorry...

[She buries her face into Miss Lottie's shoulder and weeps.]

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Don't be, sugah... we all get a l'il down and out sometimes.

[Lottie doesn't move from her spot, focusing on calming the poor girl down.]

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[Jane takes a breath before she looks up with worry in her puffy red eyes.]

B-but... this time it's h-happened out.. [sniff] ..of nowhere. I don't even understand what has me upset... I simply don't know.

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That... is sort of strange. Well, 'less it's hormones, and at your age, I wouldn't be surprised if that was th'case. But sometimes what a dame needs is a good cry.

Jus' get it all out, sugah. [Lottie smooths the hair away from Jane's face.]