Gratitude

[over_under_being]

[Do you have CR with Texotic? Then she is going to hesitantly approach you, holding a bag full of gifts. Not a Santa-like bag, just a bag. Also her clothes and looks in general are different than before now.]

You give presents during Christmass, don't you? Take this.

... And thank you. For everything.

[All tsundere-like, she hands you a gift! What could it be?]

(Don't worry about describing the gift you receive, that's my part.)

Comments

[gurrenbrigbonded]

Matthew is struck dumb for several reasons.

"I...did not realize I qualified for Christmas gifts! Thank you!"

He stares down at the gift. Obviously, given his past interaction with Texotic, it can be only one thing:

[over_under_being]

Of course. We know each other, don't we? You seem surprised.

[The gift is a... megaphone. Did you expect that?]

[gurrenbrigbonded]

Matthew was actually expecting a fruit basket, but this...

"...this will really come in handy!" He exclaims, astonished. "How...how did you know?"

[over_under_being]

[There is already a fruit basket around, it's called the White Chalice.]

You like to yell a lot.

[wardeninexile]

"A new outfit of choice?" Ranna quirks an eyebrow as she accepts the bag.

"Thank you." She will then proceed to open it.

[over_under_being]

I went to purchase presents, and the situation... developed from that point. It's not bad, is it? A-anyway, here!

[It's a book, and a rather thick one. Fiction about a lot of characters in a gritty and dangerous fantasy setting, most of them dying sooner or later.]

[wardeninexile]

"Not a bad choice of outfit." It is hard to say what Ranna's criteria are, to be fair.

She gives the back of the novel a quick glance, and nods. "Ah, war and politics in a fictional setting, this should be an interesting read. Thank you."

Then she looks at Texotic curiously, "How did you arrive at this present?"

[paladin_robot]

Trying out a new look huh?

...Well, I like it.

[over_under_being]

Really? You like it?

[A wave of relief and happiness washes over Texotic.]

I mean! Here, a present for you - because it's Christmass.

[It's a wrench. You lose those a lot, don't you?]

[paladin_robot]

[When Richard opens it up, he laughs a little, before pulling Tex into a hug.]

Thanks. I'll put this to good use. Now what to get you...

[saikyocivrobo]

Huh? Excuse me, I don't think we... Wait.

[Werter affixes his glasses.]

Texotic...? I didn't recognize you at first. When did you change your appearance so much?

[over_under_being]

I went to buy Christmass presents, and decided to purchase something for myself to wear too.

It... escalated from there.

[saikyocivrobo]

I see. Well...

It's a bit of a pity you cut your hair. Really long hair is a rare commodity! But I still think you're very cute like this... Er, of course what matters most is how you feel. I mean, you always make a huge deal about how you're not really human or a part of human society.

[mecha_eihwaz]

Oh, are you playing Santa? That's not exactly a Santa outfit, though. But it still looks nice!

[over_under_being]

Do you really think so?
I don't know what a Santa is. I am delivering presents.

This one is yours.

[It's a big can of machine oil.]

[mecha_eihwaz]

A part of local folklore. Human beliefs are weird and miraculous sometimes.

Hey, thank you! A lot of people tend to forget I can't eat human food. It makes dinners awkward at times.

[Lily puts a metal straw into the can and starts to drink.]

[emorangerpink]

...?

Texotic! My goodness, I didn't recognize you for a minute - what a change!

For me? Thank you! That's really...

[...What is it really?]

[over_under_being]

Really? W... well, I suppose it is a larger change than what I had in mind, at first.

Yes, the present. Here.

[It is a hat. That looks like a penguin head. A penguin hat.]

[emorangerpink]

...Great! Ha ha, I love it! It must have taken a while to find something like this. Thanks, Texotic, I really appreciate it.

I got you something, too, actually. Although I don't have it on me...

[the_innocent_blade]

[Kurou accepts the present very carefully, he can't be too sure that this isn't revenge for the whole maid incident.]

Uh...thanks.

This isn't some kind of weird uniform right?

[over_under_being]

What are you talking about? This is my new everyday wear.

[It's a book!
Not just any book, even. An eldritch one.]

[the_innocent_blade]

Wow I...where did you even find this?

[bulletwithgundamwings]

Acclimating to human customs now?

[over_under_being]

I do not have to follow them, but I can if I want to. This is one of such cases.

There you go.

[What present could a Heero get? It's a box full of smokebombs.]

[bulletwithgundamwings]

[[And still Hiiro wasn't expecting to get a damn thing. Not that he wanted anything either. Who's a soldier to expect a gift.

He just stares though, he's thinking 'thank you' but not a word is said. At least it wasn't a birthday invitation.

Though curiosity gets to him, so he'll go ahead and open it now.]]