Entry 28 - Winter Solstice

[drifterforhire]

Dammit Virginia! I told you guys not to get me anything for Solstice because I wasn't gonna get you guys anything in return! Now I have to get you something, and all the shops are closed!

Thanks a lot, you guys! Seriously, way to put a guy on the spot!

Comments

[maraihi]

"No presents" always means "yes presents".

[drifterforhire]

No, it doesn't!

See, this is why I hate the holidays ...

[maraihi]

You were wrong, so apparently not!

Need help shopping?

[drifterforhire]

Ugh, yeah. I could use a few ideas.

[bangbangjustice]

It's not like it was anything fancy... really, Jet. You're overreacting!

[drifterforhire]

You made me a cobbler. Peach cobbler. A huge one, with powdered sugar. And homemade gifts carry extra weight when it comes to reciprocating.

... you did this on purpose, didn't you?

[bangbangjustice]

It wasn't just me, Catherine helped out some! And... okay, maybe the handkerchief was a bit much on top of that, but... you don't need to pay me back equally, Jet. I like cooking!

...not for the reasons you obviously think I did.

[drifterforhire]

No, I have to! It's ... it's just how I am, okay? I'm willing to pay top dollar for peaches.

Oh, so you didn't make me my favorite dessert in the hopes that you could get an expensive gift out of me?

[bluespring]

Speaking of which, did you get my gift?

[drifterforhire]

Yeah, I did. Bottled water? Where the hell does everyone keep getting these things?

Now I've gotta get you something in return. Whaddya want?

[bluespring]

Don't worry about it. It was just a spur-of-the-moment decision.

[drifterforhire]

Well, too bad! You're getting something, so you better gimme a hint unless you want something you might not like!