CHRISTMAS GIFTS

[thalassino]

Who: ALL OF VATHEON
Where: CENTER PLAZA
When: CHRISTMAS
Style: Whatever works!
Status: OPEN. GO MINGLE. THREADJACK. TEASE AND EXCHANGE GIFTS. IT'S CHRISTMAS.

[And in the center plaza, there is a magnificent tree. And yes, it is decorated with starfish, amongst other sea-themed decorations (there is a starfish at the very top as well. It is a very

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[limitless_land]

[Riku hadn't really expected anything because to be honest, he didn't really want anything. But when he saw a box with his name on it, he couldn't help but raise an eyebrow before taking it, carefully pulling the wrappings off-]

[...He's just...going to hold onto the picture frame and necklace closely now, with a very faint smile crossing his lips.]

[limitless_land]

[He looks up at Xion when she speaks, nodding slightly.]

Something... I thought had been lost forever. [He holds up the gold heart locket first. Inside it holds a tiny picture of him when he was much younger, and of his father. Though, the father's face has faded out considerably.]

This place sure knows how to give... Merry Christmas, Xion.

[dealwithaweek]

[You sure look happy Xion. It kind of relieves a bit of stress off of Roxas's shoulders. You were so sad for a while after all... just like he was.]

What's great?

[wayward_faith]

[And have the look-a-like, too. He's holding his photo album and book closely to his chest as he tilts his head.]

What'd you get, Xion?

[wavesoakedlegs]

[Mitsuhide hasn't actually... opened his yet. He's seen other people open their gifts and is perhaps a touch unsure about what his might contain. Everyone seems to be getting something symbolic, or highly personal.]

[So, for quite some time, he simply holds it and watches everyone else with soft eyes and a slight smile.]

[This is an unusual festival, but it is one that seems to make everyone quite happy. That can only be a good thing. Most seem to be remembering their homes and families, the ones they have left behind...]

[A small sigh, followed by a quiet chuckle. No, it is not a day for letting himself dwell. He has a home in Vatheon, and people he loves and treasures with him.]

[Looking down at the box he holds, he begins to open it.]

[behisstrength]

[While the ghosts disappeared when yesterday ended, Motochika is still keeping Mitsuhide within his sight -- which is why Motochika is in the position to come over, stand by Mitsuhide's shoulder, and watch as Mitsuhide discovers what gift awaits him.]

[wavesoakedlegs]

[You're so nosy, my Lord.]

[Mitsuhide glances behind briefly, acknowledging his friend with a slight nod and a smile, before turning back to finish unwrapping the box. Within, there are two items wrapped in tissue.]

[He picks up the larger one first and peels away the layers of tissue. Within is a beautifully carved box. It's somewhat familiar. Opening it reveals a lovely comb, decorated with simple designs and the bellflower crest.]

[Mitsuhide stills for a moment, then runs a finger across the item.]

Mother...

[A short, disbelieving sound, before he smiles softly.]

This was my mother's favourite comb...

[behisstrength]

[Especially where you are concerned, Mitsuhide.]

A gift of great sentimental value, returned to your hands...

[Motochika also smiles; the echoes of Mitsuhide's affection are clear in his friend's reaction.]

One with better memories for you to linger on. Vatheon has had a change of heart.

[xlillackeykitty]

[ He didn't think the city would leave him anything but here it was. There's a measure of curiosity and thoughtfulness as he opens the package but suddenly, he's overwhelmed by surprise and nostalgia.

In his hand is a leatherbound volume - his father's precious notes preserved and rebound. He knows it all by heart, everything his father ever wrote about the Umbra Witches and Lumen Sages but somehow, it brings him great joy to see them in such good condition, all in one place.

He's trying not to get teary but there is the warmest smile on his face as he flips through the pages. It seemed as if they'd just been written, fresh from Antonio's pen. ]

...Maybe this city's not so bad after all.

[twotimingmutt]

[Well the tree was certainly new, but nothing really special. The really strange thing were the boxes located underneath said tree. None of them really stood out, though...save one.

Sniffing the air, Inuyasha walks over to a small red box with a bow on top. He picks it up and looks it over, not really knowing what to do with it.]