More gifts to go around

[themountie]

((Backdated to Christmas!))Fraser had been on leave since November, and he was going completely stir-crazy. With absolutely nothing better to do, he'd gotten a little gift-crazy. As usual, he'd preferred to make his presents by hand; this had proved to be his salvation for the last month

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reply owl to Fraser

[damnfinecupof]

DATE: 12/26/07
TO: Constable Fraser, RCMP
FROM: Special Agent Cooper, FBI
RE: Reports of my evil have been somewhat exaggerated

From your kind note I take it you've met my 'doppelganger'. Fraser, have you ever heard of a place called the Black Lodge? It's where I've been running around for the last few weeks. It's also where I was before I came to Hogwarts. This isn't the first time I've had a run-in with that thing. I'm very sorry he dragged you into this, and hope it's the last time he troubles you. Can I ask what happened?

I'm sending you a little something for use in the event my doppelganger reappears. Open up a can and give him a dish full, or just pour it on the ground if you're in a real hurry. It's not what he's after, but it's like enough that he'll feel compelled to slow down and have a taste, just to make sure.

I really am sorry.

The note is accompanied by a case of canned creamed corn.

Reply owl to Cooper

[themountie]

Agent Cooper,

I have indeed heard of the Black Lodge, sir, but I believe that you were the one who told me about it. At any rate, I was unaware of the existence of your doppelganger, but I'm glad to hear that you're safe. I ran into him on Halloween and he... well, he bit me, sir. And I'm afraid it all gets a little fuzzy after that.

If it helps, I do recall that he had a toothbrush and a head injury, and he was very concerned about someone named 'Annie.'

Thank you kindly for the gift. I'll keep it close at hand in case of any further incidents.

Constable Benton Fraser, RCMP

Return owl, carrying a ziplock baggie of candy canes

[buggy_genius]

Fraser,

Thanks, man. I really don't want to know what's in it, do I? I don't have anything planned at the moment but when I get inspiration you'll be the first to know. First or second. I should probably get my boss in on this next one.

-Jack

Return owl to Jack

[themountie]

Dr Jack,

Thank you for the candy canes! Diefenbaker (I don't know if you've met -- he's my wolf) is already enjoying them. And I hope the salve helps. Experience tells me that you would probably rather not know, yes. Americans seem to be very easily nauseated; no offense meant, of course.

Well, if anything comes up, I'll be delighted to hear about it.

-Fraser

Re: Return owl to Jack

[buggy_genius]

Fraser,

Not a problem. I hope candy canes don't screw up wolves. If they do, I apologize in advance. None taken. I'm not particularly easily nauseated but sometimes it's better not knowing these things. Sort of like how people freak out if they think about what's in hot dogs.

-Jack

Re: Return owl to Jack

[themountie]

Jack,

Don't worry; considering the other things Diefenbaker has put into his system, I don't think the candy will make a bit of diffrence.

I have to admit that that attitude bewilders me. Don't you want to know what you're eating? And anyway, hot dogs really aren't that bad. You know, the Inuit subscribe to the belief that one should use all the parts of an animal one kills, so I suppose in a way you could say that the hot dog industry is simply assisting with that.

Er. Anyway, I'll leave you to your holiday.

-Fraser

[robinthepuck]

What was this, now?

Robin had, admittedly, almost completely forgotten about one Benton Fraser. Nothing against the Mountie personally, of course. It was just... Well, when you were as old as the Puck was, you tended to have faces and names all blur together. Especially when there wasn't anything more to said name or face than one nice kiss and a momentarily amusing prank. Dear Bacchus, if he kept meticulous track of everyone he shared that with, he'd of run out of brain space in his first century!

So, yes, when he received the owl and the gift, he was momentarily confused. The name rang a bell, but why?

It took him a few hours, but he finally recalled dear, sweet Ben and was utterly delighted at the fact the man had thought of him. He was more delighted that there was an apparent mix up of some kind. Now, a kind person would gently correct the good Constable. But Robin was...well, he was a Puck. So he gleeful seized the opportunity.

Why not? He didn't have anything better to do that day.

---

Ben

[themountie]

Fraser was simultaneously relieved and unnerved by Robin's reply: on the one hand, he was glad that he apparently was on the right track with his memories, and that Robin wasn't angry with him for accusing him of lying. On the other hand... it wasn't the most reassuring letter he'd ever gotten in his life. Spread out on the rug? "Oh, dear," he sighed.

He wound up staring at the note, and the picture, for quite a while before he replied.

Robin,

Thank you kindly for the picture. It's a nice reminder of home, and I have only a few of those here.

I'm afraid I don't remember the night you mentioned, although... I'm sure you're quite right that it happened and I'm sorry I don't remember it!

As for the candle, I just remembered you saying that you enjoyed your time in the Yukon, and I thought you might like something that might bring that to mind, as well as provide a little light and warmth.

I hope you have a good Christmas and a happy New Year. I don't think that It's probably not I'm sure I'll be seeing you around the school.

-

Mr. Quackers returns to Fraser, note and package warded and chramed to sing carols to anyone else

[lilypotter60]

Ben ~

This is simply beautiful! Thank you so much. And please, don't mention it - you are a part of my family, and I didn't do anything that anyone else wouldn't have.

It's been a joy to be your friend over the past year. I hope the holiday season finds you happy and at peace.

~ Lily

(Mr. Quackers was also carrying a huge basket of food - pastries and stews and various baked goods that Lily had been busily making.)

[beingironical]

Fraser,

thanks, buddy! this is actually great 'cause my glasses have pretty much been sitting in my desk ever since my gun got confiscated, getting all scratched up and stuff. this will keep 'em from getting dusty to.

not like there's a reason to carry them around anymore.

-Ray

ps - i got something for u. i suck at magic and stuff but steph charmed 'em and says theyll work.

((Attached are a boxed set of walkie talkies. Or rather, a walkie talkie. The other walkie talkie has been cut out of the packaging, as Fraser was naturally going to give it to Ray anyway. Ray just figured he would save Fraser the trouble.

[themountie]

Fraser held up the walkie talkie and smiled. After giving it a quick, cursory examination, he put it to his mouth and pressed the button. "Thank you, Ray," he said into it. "I'm sure this will save a lot of paper, not to mention owls." He drew the walkie talkie back and waited to hear the response.

[beingironical]

Ray was, of course, waiting with his walkie talkie turned on. It never occurred to him that Fraser might wait and open the gift later, because who the heck could resist a present?

"Rodger rodger, this is Action Hero, that's a 10-4 on the reception of gratitude. Do you copy, Canadian Sidekick?" Ray paused, and then clicked the call button again. "That's your handle, Fraser. We're talking in codes and handles and stuff. You have to for walkie talkies. It's required."

[themountie]

Fraser's amusement was slightly tempered by the nickname he'd apparently been given. "Why?" he inquired. "And why am I the sidekick? That's an absurd nickname, Ray." Weren't code names supposed to be more along the lines of... well, code? And used in times when code was necessary? "Do you think anyone is listening in on this channel?"