Um, hi. Is this Anna? This is Yosuke Hanamura. I don't know if you remember me, but I made a network post a few weeks ago? About... er, wanting to stay dead?
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Well, I just wanted to say that I'm sorry. All the crap I said back then, that isn't really how I feel, you know? And you were just trying to be nice. I'm sorry if it felt like I was blowing you off at all, or trying to make my problems worse than yours... that was seriously uncool. So, yeah, I'm really sorry.
Yeah, of course I remember you! I doubt that I can forget you after that little talk, it’s kind of hard to miss someone like that!
[...Okay, maybe a little too blunt there.]
But anyway! Don’t worry about it, being in the box here sucks anyway and you just needed a place to vent and that’s fine by me! So apology is accepted, you are forgiven, Yosuke! But you are feeling better right? Or do I need to cheer you up again somehow?
[ A message pops up in your inbox from an anonymous source. How strange! If you don't delete it immediately, you'll be greeted with an audio message that's quiet, at first. In fact, it's quiet enough that just in time for you to turn it up, it starts to speak. It sounds suspiciously like Xerxes Break if you know him, but at the same time, there's a totally stupid voice being used, since it's not like Break would send this message along. Emily, though? Of course. She's such a gossip. ]
Had an x-ray done today. Guess what they found? It was you, safely tucked away in my heart! They said my heart is fine with a friend like you in it. Send this to all the people you love and care for, because if you don't, then something preeeetty bad might happen to them! Heart failure is pretty serious~! Kehehehehehe!!!
(( ooc note ; break is sending this to literally everyone in the game, so I'm sorry... Feel free to figure out he caused it, since it's not like he's trying that hard to hide it. ))
[Meanwhile, Anna was simply staring at the screen having no idea what in the world to do. At first, panic was written all across her face.
What was she suppose to do? Send this message to everyone she knew? But how in the world can she do that? She had a hard time with emails and using this cellphone already!!! She didn't need anymore!
But on a closer look, her eyes narrowed a little]
And how do you know that? Because whatever you're doing, it's not funny!
Had an x-ray done today. Guess what they found? It was you, safely tucked away in my heart! They said my heart is fine with a friend like you in it. Send this to all the people you love and care for, if you get 5 back no one will break your heart. Xx
I am messaging you on behalf of my Master, Rin Tohsaka. She is planning on a special gift for one of her friends at the Winter Ball, but would like to keep it a secret. Your help would be greatly appreciated. If you are interested please reply as soon as you are able.
{ OOC | rin is trying to organize a group song or two at the winter ball for rock lee's secret santa gift. if this is something you or your character would be interested in doing, there's a plotting document via google docs here that you can throw down some input on. if your character won't be there or you have no interest in it, feel free to ignore this comment. thanks! }
[Later in the evening, whether answering a knock on her door (to find no one there) or returning home from wherever she may be, Anna is going to find a garment box wrapped in festive paper with a bow on it and an envelope taped to the top. The envelope reads "To Anna. Do not open until Christmas!" If she opens it now or later, this is what she'll find:
In the envelope is a card! It's a fairly generic happy holidays card, though the outside and inside have stickers added. On the inside of the card are some cute little doodles of cats or snowmen or reindeer and a note:
Merry Christmas Anna! We never really got the chance to talk, but I remember you from the slumber party, and I want to make sure all my girl friends are having a good Christmas! This isn't much, but I hope it makes your day a little sweeter at least, if nothing else!
❤ Mabel!
In the thin garment box is...a stocking? Yes! It's a stocking! It's red with gold trimming and glitter covering it, as well as --'s name carefully penned in with what looks like glitter fabric paint. Inside this stocking is what you would expect in any stocking. From the toe to the top, it's filled with candy and a variety of smaller items, such as: A pack of scratch and sniff cupcake stickers, a small knit key chain featuring reindeer with a red nose and voucher to a candy shop (run by her brother, so she can probably get discounts too!).
Lining the top are five candy canes, neatly hooked over the edge so they are just peeking out!]
[Knowing how impatient Anna can be, she spent the next couple of hours pondering in her room if she should open said gift or not. She wanted to know what was in the box so badly but at the same time? It just wouldn't be right to open it if it's not on Christmas!
Oooooohhh, it was just killing her thinking about it! But then again, even if she opened it, what's the worst that could happen right? She was going to find out sooner or later anyway! Without another thought, she goes off and opens it anyway! What's the harm in that?
Of course, what she'll find is something more than she expected. That's why as soon as she was done?]
Hey, uh...Mabel? I just wanted to say thank you for the Christmas gift! I don't really know you yet but if there's anything you want in return, I'll definitely give it back to you! Really, I think you just made my Christmas a whole lot brigther!
[Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the apartment complex... a youth was stirring and heading right for Anna's door!
He is fully prepared to be a secretive Santa. In fact, he is fully dressed in a Santa suit, complete with a hat and a fake beard. Underneath the beard, he's even wearing a ski mask to try to conceal his identity. That's what it means to be a secretive Santa, right?
Lee totes over his shoulder a bag full of goods, and in his other hand he holds a miniature Christmas tree.
As he reaches her door, he sets down the Christmas tree and starts to give a booming laugh as he knows on Anna's door.]
[At this moment, Anna was spending all her time sleeping as much as she could. After working around 5 in the morning, she was sure going to use this time wisely! Of course, that was the plan before she heard loud noise from the door. As she got up, there was an angry look on her face. Oh c'mon, who would be up at this hour anyway?
Not bothering to fix her hair, she immediately went to the door hoping that whoever was at the entrance? There better be a good reason why they had to be so loud!
And behold! The moment that she did? Her eyes immediately widen as she stood there with her mouth open!]
W-Wha...Santa? Is that....no really, what are you doing here? [Nevermind that she’s half awake right now.
[ MERRY CEREALMAS ANNA boy this one took Patchy a while. It is hard to properly express "fondness and gratefulness without coming off as creepy, because to one half of the relationship they've only spoken once," whoops. Even if though Anna was already super-friendly, it was a worry she didn't want to have to think about. Uh. Maybe just not let her know that she's only giving these out to a select few people.
Nevertheless, Patchouli's package is a small, a palm-sized golden box tied together with a golden ribbon. Inside is a small card and a tissue-wrapped item. ]
Anna,
Happy Holidays. Thank you for your kindness. I am a witch, therefore my talents lie in magic and enchantments, so please accept a small gift. This charm is able to generate shields if you are in need of physical protection from whatever these incompetent morons that run the colony throw at us every month. Additionally, it can produce light and small amounts of heat on command.
Joyeux Noël, Patchouli
[ The charm in question is in the shape of a sun with rounded points for sun rays, golden and some sort of polished metal, much like the crescent charm on Patchouli's own hat. There's a small clip on the back for attaching to clothing or hair, and if Anna squints, she can see a heptagram engraved beneath it.
It does indeed generate Anna-sized force fields, which are also golden, of course. Its light powers are pretty impressive for something so small, as it's brighter than your average lantern. The heat function is more of an accessory, useful for if, say, your fingers are numb and you're stuck outside in the winter. ]
[All things considered, Anna didn't even think she would get any presents. After all, the best present that she got was knowing that her sister was alive! She couldn't possibly ask for more! Although, when she got back home, she saw a small package just right outside her door.
At first, the young princess wasn't even sure what she did to obtain such a gift but she wasn't going to complain. Of course, after she inspected the box, she merely took a curious glance at it before she narrowed her eyes. To open it or not to open it, that was the question.
As the seconds turned into minutes, any passing stranger could see the princess leaning against the wall with the package in hand. It was important to wait until tomorrow but at the same time, the wait was killing her! She already opened one present, could she dare to open another?
Weeeellll, maybe just one more couldn't hurt. Christmas was just around the corner so just one more never hurt anyone! The moment that she did? Sorry, Patchy, you might get a call from Anna!
This is uh...Patchouli right? This is Anna! Thank you so much for the Christmas gift! No seriously, does this thing really make a shield? How are you able to do that? Well, yeah, I know you're a witch but still! That's so amazing you could do that! I don't know what I did to get this gift but thank you so so soooo much!
[Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! It is a time of generosity, and so Vietnam would like to share some food that one can share with family and friends. A package containing some bánh quy bơ quế (butter cookies with Vietnamese cinnamon MMMM), and an assortment of mứt (candied fruit preserves) for the New Year. Also a card is included:]
Anna,
Chúc Mừng Giáng Sinh! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
May your new year be prosperous and successful. Let us spend more time together in the future!
[And as soon as Anna opened said package because she's impatient like that, Vietnam will get a message in return!]
Hey there! I got your package, Vietnam! Just wanted to drop by and say thank you for the gift! But don't worry, I'll be sure to give you something in return! I don't know if you're going to the ball but if you are?
That's something to look forward to! [She has plans you see!]
[A message appears from Rei, and she's dressed formally in her finest kimono today. There's a certain gravity behind her words as she addresses Anna...]
Anna-chan, do you have any spare time to meet me in person today?
[A voicemail from a certain box-girl would be left on Anna's inbox]
Hello? Anna? Myriam Scuttlebutt here! Editor of The Cerealia Times? I was wondering if you ever got that picture painted you mentioned?
I've got a little bit of space left open if you'd like a photo put in the next edition! It's coming out in two days, so get back to me before then! Sss, sss, sss.
No need to go to any trouble, just give me a time and place and I'll come to you!
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[He'd known she was upset before, so...hopefully this'll lighten her mood.
Along with everyone else's.]
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Well, I just wanted to say that I'm sorry. All the crap I said back then, that isn't really how I feel, you know? And you were just trying to be nice. I'm sorry if it felt like I was blowing you off at all, or trying to make my problems worse than yours... that was seriously uncool. So, yeah, I'm really sorry.
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But anyway! Don’t worry about it, being in the box here sucks anyway and you just needed a place to vent and that’s fine by me! So apology is accepted, you are forgiven, Yosuke! But you are feeling better right? Or do I need to cheer you up again somehow?
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Had an x-ray done today. Guess what they found? It was you, safely tucked away in my heart! They said my heart is fine with a friend like you in it. Send this to all the people you love and care for, because if you don't, then something preeeetty bad might happen to them! Heart failure is pretty serious~! Kehehehehehe!!!
(( ooc note ; break is sending this to literally everyone in the game, so I'm sorry... Feel free to figure out he caused it, since it's not like he's trying that hard to hide it. ))
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What was she suppose to do? Send this message to everyone she knew? But how in the world can she do that? She had a hard time with emails and using this cellphone already!!! She didn't need anymore!
But on a closer look, her eyes narrowed a little]
And how do you know that? Because whatever you're doing, it's not funny!
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I am messaging you on behalf of my Master, Rin Tohsaka.
She is planning on a special gift for one of her friends at the Winter Ball, but would like to keep it a secret.
Your help would be greatly appreciated.
If you are interested please reply as soon as you are able.
{ OOC | rin is trying to organize a group song or two at the winter ball for rock lee's secret santa gift. if this is something you or your character would be interested in doing, there's a plotting document via google docs here that you can throw down some input on. if your character won't be there or you have no interest in it, feel free to ignore this comment. thanks! }
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In the envelope is a card! It's a fairly generic happy holidays card, though the outside and inside have stickers added. On the inside of the card are some cute little doodles of cats or snowmen or reindeer and a note:
Merry Christmas Anna! We never really got the chance to talk, but I remember you from the slumber party, and I want to make sure all my girl friends are having a good Christmas! This isn't much, but I hope it makes your day a little sweeter at least, if nothing else!
❤ Mabel!
In the thin garment box is...a stocking? Yes! It's a stocking! It's red with gold trimming and glitter covering it, as well as --'s name carefully penned in with what looks like glitter fabric paint. Inside this stocking is what you would expect in any stocking. From the toe to the top, it's filled with candy and a variety of smaller items, such as: A pack of scratch and sniff cupcake stickers, a small knit key chain featuring reindeer with a red nose and voucher to a candy shop (run by her brother, so she can probably get discounts too!).
Lining the top are five candy canes, neatly hooked over the edge so they are just peeking out!]
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Oooooohhh, it was just killing her thinking about it! But then again, even if she opened it, what's the worst that could happen right? She was going to find out sooner or later anyway! Without another thought, she goes off and opens it anyway! What's the harm in that?
Of course, what she'll find is something more than she expected. That's why as soon as she was done?]
Hey, uh...Mabel? I just wanted to say thank you for the Christmas gift! I don't really know you yet but if there's anything you want in return, I'll definitely give it back to you! Really, I think you just made my Christmas a whole lot brigther!
Thank you so much!
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He is fully prepared to be a secretive Santa. In fact, he is fully dressed in a Santa suit, complete with a hat and a fake beard. Underneath the beard, he's even wearing a ski mask to try to conceal his identity. That's what it means to be a secretive Santa, right?
Lee totes over his shoulder a bag full of goods, and in his other hand he holds a miniature Christmas tree.
As he reaches her door, he sets down the Christmas tree and starts to give a booming laugh as he knows on Anna's door.]
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Not bothering to fix her hair, she immediately went to the door hoping that whoever was at the entrance? There better be a good reason why they had to be so loud!
And behold! The moment that she did? Her eyes immediately widen as she stood there with her mouth open!]
W-Wha...Santa? Is that....no really, what are you doing here? [Nevermind that she’s half awake right now.
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Nevertheless, Patchouli's package is a small, a palm-sized golden box tied together with a golden ribbon. Inside is a small card and a tissue-wrapped item. ]
Anna,
Happy Holidays. Thank you for your kindness. I am a witch, therefore my talents lie in magic and enchantments, so please accept a small gift. This charm is able to generate shields if you are in need of physical protection from whatever these incompetent morons that run the colony throw at us every month. Additionally, it can produce light and small amounts of heat on command.
Joyeux Noël,
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[ The charm in question is in the shape of a sun with rounded points for sun rays, golden and some sort of polished metal, much like the crescent charm on Patchouli's own hat. There's a small clip on the back for attaching to clothing or hair, and if Anna squints, she can see a heptagram engraved beneath it.
It does indeed generate Anna-sized force fields, which are also golden, of course. Its light powers are pretty impressive for something so small, as it's brighter than your average lantern. The heat function is more of an accessory, useful for if, say, your fingers are numb and you're stuck outside in the winter. ]
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At first, the young princess wasn't even sure what she did to obtain such a gift but she wasn't going to complain. Of course, after she inspected the box, she merely took a curious glance at it before she narrowed her eyes. To open it or not to open it, that was the question.
As the seconds turned into minutes, any passing stranger could see the princess leaning against the wall with the package in hand. It was important to wait until tomorrow but at the same time, the wait was killing her! She already opened one present, could she dare to open another?
Weeeellll, maybe just one more couldn't hurt. Christmas was just around the corner so just one more never hurt anyone! The moment that she did? Sorry, Patchy, you might get a call from Anna!
This is uh...Patchouli right? This is Anna! Thank you so much for the Christmas gift! No seriously, does this thing really make a shield? How are you able to do that? Well, yeah, I know you're a witch but still! That's so amazing you could do that! I don't know what I did to get this gift but thank you so so soooo much!
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Chúc Mừng Giáng Sinh! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
May your new year be prosperous and successful. Let us spend more time together in the future!
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That's something to look forward to! [She has plans you see!]
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Anna-chan, do you have any spare time to meet me in person today?
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Rei! And yea, of course I do! Just let me get ready first though and we can meet up!
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Hello? Anna? Myriam Scuttlebutt here! Editor of The Cerealia Times? I was wondering if you ever got that picture painted you mentioned?
I've got a little bit of space left open if you'd like a photo put in the next edition! It's coming out in two days, so get back to me before then! Sss, sss, sss.
No need to go to any trouble, just give me a time and place and I'll come to you!
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Hey, Myriam! I just got your message and I did! But I guess I completely forgot about contacting you! Sorry about that.
But I'm free today! You can totally come over to the park at around 1 or something and I'll have everything ready!
Does that sound good to you?
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