[ your journeys been etched on your skin. ]

[theinlet]

 
Her fingers have taken to madly winding her loose hair into tight tangles, while her other hand grips tightly onto a well worn piece of newspaper. But if one were to take a closer look they'd realize that the "well worn newspaper" is actually dated from a couple days ago. Of course HQ felt the need to deliver her this lovely piece of news on one

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[keystone_kidd]

[Carrying a medium sized pink box in his hands, Alex smiles warmly.]

Merry Christmas stranger, long time no see. I have some sugar cookies myself and Josh made for you. It's not much...hope you lik--[He stops talking while tilting his head slightly.]

Are you alright there, Opal?

[theinlet]

[ peeking her head out she wipes her face off on her blanket. ]
I'm fine, just trying to deal with some stuff back home. I think HQ enjoys ruining my holidays.

[ sitting up she forces a smile. ] I hope your Christmas is going well!

[keystone_kidd]

[Coming closer to the porch, he chuckles softly.]
Classic HQ I tell ya. [He shakes his head.] I would say not to let it rain on your parade...but I'm afraid I'm too late.

Though...it's alright so far, Christmas. All of my cities are gone, except for Josh and Zack. SO...we're making the best of it.

[theinlet]

I guess I'd say be thankful for the family you have here. You could have nobody right?
[ scooting over a bit she pats the space beside her welcoming him to come sit down if he'd like. ]

[ after a brief pause she speaks. ] You've had renovations done to your cities and stuff right Alex?

[fenwick_island]

[he steps through the doorway, smiling a little. He's got his hands in his pockets. In his pocket is this but he doesn't pull it out just yet.]

...
Hey, Opal.
Merry Christmas.

...why are you hiding?

[theinlet]

[ not bothering to come out of her blanket she speaks sounding a bit muffled between the blanket and trying to sniff back her tears. ]
M-merry Christmas Thom...