It's Karma. I need your expertise on fashion to find some nice dresses, and will take you shopping again in return. Not just window shopping this time! Willing to help me out?
[ Like all of her friends, Anri gets a box of handmade chocolate truffles! These she was particular with to use a quality of chocolate she knew Anri loved. It also came with a ring (she's been practicing her alchemy!) adorned with a virdine gem (how she found it? who knows). Along with all of that is a card, reading; ]
"May the new year find you well and happy, my dear friend!"
[Gareth can't see it right, probably. But she's smiling from ear to ear as she munches on the truffles while reading the card and fingering the stone inlaid ring. Wondering just where she'd managed to get such a precious looking item]
Mm... and I wish you the same, Gareth!
[Said after reading the letter. Perhaps she should go find her after all?]
[ Gareth wound up sleeping in part of the day. All that truffle making, gift preparing, and delivery business wore her out, to say the least. Even so, if Anri came knocking on the door of the cottage Gareth and Kadoc shared, later that day, she'd find Gareth awake, at least. ]
[She'll go ahead and stop by to visit her in person, and Kadoc too if he's hanging around! Probably after she's finished up a football match, with her lion familiar next to her. He's gotta get out and about too you know!]
[ Kadoc didn't seem to be around when Anri arrived at the cottage. Gareth was, however, and opened the door with as shining a smile as ever. ]
Merry Christmas, Anri!
[ She didn't really expect company, and in fact looked like she'd slept in, herself, still wearing an over-sized sleep shirt, but even so, she had the energy to greet a friend. ]
[ It was a bit of a pain to hunt down a gem that was similar to the virdine, but she's glad she managed, seeing that look on Anri's face. It made her own warm brightly, smile going a bit dopey. ]
I still wanted to and had to. It is Christmas after all! And that means spending time with those precious to you.
[Seeing that smile on Gareth's face just makes her own grow larger, brighter and warmer. Lightly, she fingers that ring, gently rubbing the green gem while holding it close. Yes, she was very much appreciative of the thought given into the gift. As well as the effort that most certainly went into it.]
...And... well I also just wanted to see you being happy along with everyone.
[Seeing people she cares for happy and spending time with one another. Given that her friends and brothers from home aren't here she's found herself leaning ever more heavily on the friends she's made during her stay in Avalon. The giggle only adds to her own happiness for the day, to the point where her cheeks were lightly flushed, as she takes the invite to enter.]
[ Once inside, Gareth let Anri have a seat on the sofa in front of the fire, probably an increasingly familiar place for her, as she fetched the cider to serve. There were still some truffles left, so she brought those out as well, sitting herself down beside Anri ]
[This had become a rather familiar scene, sans the big lion that padded itself up near the fire and was currently toying around with the ball that she brought with her. She goes ahead and sits herself down, eyes closing for just a moment before Gareth returned with the cider and those truffles.]
Oh, thank you again! I'm sorry if I woke you up though.
Worry not, Kadoc woke me up earlier today. I just... haven't bothered changing into anything else.
[ Gareth laughed a bit, popping in a truffle before settling herself into the sofa, almost instinctively moving to snuggle up to Anri. She'd done it so often, at this point, it seemed to come as second nature for her. ]
[There was a small laugh from herself before she cuddled back against Gareth. Snagging a truffle for herself as well. It became all to easy to relax like this, the soft couch, the warmth from the fire and natural heat from Gareth made everything just so very comforting. Elevated further by the general fervor the day brought with it. She goes ahead and leans her head down on Gareth's shoulder.]
I see. [Another giggle.] And you still look as cute as ever~. And more relaxed.
Ah, well, it's Christmas Day, right? That's a pretty good reason to relax, I'll say.
[ Considering she'd be a busy bee any other day of the year, she figured she'd earned a bit of a break. Making certain everything was delivered *by* christmas morning wasn't an easy feat by any means. Poor Stoirm was worn out, herself, from deliveries.
But it was fine. Things like this... were a reward for all that work, she thought. The warmth of Anri's company, something she'd really come to cherish. ]
I'd also say I'm only cute right now because I thought to brush my hair before any company might arrive.
That's true, and normally I would have only just gotten out of bed by now.
[It was said with a little bit of embarrassment on her own end. Just a little though! That said, she smells like she'd been hitting the coffee hard. She had a long trip and a lot to do! It was a good thing the post office here was reliable.
Anri snuggles in further, another sip of cider before the mug was placed on her lap. It was nice to keep Gareth company like this. However brief, or long, it was. As long as the other girl enjoyed the company then it was really enough for her.]
Oh? You only brushed your hair~? [The corners of her lips curled upwards, crinkling her eyes in mirth.] And I'd say it's because you're always cute anyway. Brushed hair or not.
[ A definite tell of how comfortable Gareth was with her was how much less fussy she was over being called 'cute' all the time by Anri. Perhaps even more than how eased she was with this casual affection. ]
I look like a nappy dog, is what I look like. Hardly 'cute'.
I was thinking more like a scrappy puppy. Incredibly adorable.
[There was another laugh, followed by her ruffling Gareth's hair. Seeing her like this, not acting fussy, stressed, or feeling the need to bend to a certain image, was just... it was more than nice. It really did warm her heart more than a little bit to see her like this.]
[ Well she supposed she had to concede there, especially with Anri tussling up her hair like that. The nostalgic warmth that ran over her from that sensation though... ]
H-hey, could you... keep petting my hair like that?
[Her ruffling grew softer and gentler. Until they resembled more like soft sweet pets, fingers gently brushing through her hair and along her scalp. Her own smile grew softer, more than happy to fulfill the request.]
[ Another bit of selfishness she'd grown into, allowed herself to desire. Something that was distinctly hers to want for, and not part of her identity as a knight, or as part of her family. Just as Gareth.
She leaned into the touch, humming her contentment. ]
[She places her mug down and off to the side. Pressing her other arm around Gareth. Letting her get comfy as she cuddled into that touch. Encouraging her to relax and be as selfish as she liked.
[One of the best uses for moving through shadows, as Caster discovered, was to slip out the shadow, sneak presents (wrapped in a cloth gift bag far more suited to Halloween) on the doorstep and knock- then slip back into the darkness again before the people could catch her. Just evil witch things.
And so, she'll be sneaking a bottle of her homemade pomace brandy, with a set of two brandy glasses. She hoped Belgium would enjoy it!]
[More like good girl shenanigans. She's absolutely going to enjoy it. Using one of the given glass to pour a bit out. Smell it then take a slow sip. Absolutely delicious~!
Casters going to get a note on her phone in return. Along with a picture of Belgium holding the bottle and taking a pleased drink... with some flushed cheeks cause of course she's going to get stuck in it before adding it to her collection.]
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Date: 2021-03-06 04:31 pm (UTC)I need your expertise on fashion to find some nice dresses, and will take you shopping again in return.
Not just window shopping this time!
Willing to help me out?
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Date: 2021-03-14 09:15 am (UTC)dec 25th gift delivery
Date: 2021-12-25 05:44 am (UTC)"May the new year find you well and happy, my dear friend!"
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Date: 2021-12-25 07:54 am (UTC)Mm... and I wish you the same, Gareth!
[Said after reading the letter. Perhaps she should go find her after all?]
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Date: 2021-12-26 01:45 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2021-12-26 04:19 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2021-12-27 09:54 pm (UTC)Merry Christmas, Anri!
[ She didn't really expect company, and in fact looked like she'd slept in, herself, still wearing an over-sized sleep shirt, but even so, she had the energy to greet a friend. ]
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Date: 2021-12-27 10:00 pm (UTC)[Sleeping in was perfectly fine! The only real reason why Belgium was up was to get her Xmas feast started and see what everyone was up to.
She goes ahead and holds up her hand with the ring on it.]
I just wanted to say thank you in person for this.
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Date: 2021-12-30 12:08 am (UTC)[ It was a bit of a pain to hunt down a gem that was similar to the virdine, but she's glad she managed, seeing that look on Anri's face. It made her own warm brightly, smile going a bit dopey. ]
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Date: 2021-12-30 01:25 am (UTC)[Seeing that smile on Gareth's face just makes her own grow larger, brighter and warmer. Lightly, she fingers that ring, gently rubbing the green gem while holding it close. Yes, she was very much appreciative of the thought given into the gift. As well as the effort that most certainly went into it.]
...And... well I also just wanted to see you being happy along with everyone.
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Date: 2021-12-30 02:08 am (UTC)Come on. It's chilly out there. Let me make you some warm cider.
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Date: 2021-12-30 02:41 am (UTC)[Seeing people she cares for happy and spending time with one another. Given that her friends and brothers from home aren't here she's found herself leaning ever more heavily on the friends she's made during her stay in Avalon. The giggle only adds to her own happiness for the day, to the point where her cheeks were lightly flushed, as she takes the invite to enter.]
Ah-- but thank you, Gareth. Don't mind if I do!
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Date: 2021-12-31 05:42 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2021-12-31 06:41 am (UTC)Oh, thank you again! I'm sorry if I woke you up though.
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Date: 2021-12-31 05:45 pm (UTC)[ Gareth laughed a bit, popping in a truffle before settling herself into the sofa, almost instinctively moving to snuggle up to Anri. She'd done it so often, at this point, it seemed to come as second nature for her. ]
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Date: 2021-12-31 06:18 pm (UTC)I see. [Another giggle.] And you still look as cute as ever~. And more relaxed.
[She's a little jealous!]
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Date: 2022-01-01 11:45 pm (UTC)[ Considering she'd be a busy bee any other day of the year, she figured she'd earned a bit of a break. Making certain everything was delivered *by* christmas morning wasn't an easy feat by any means. Poor Stoirm was worn out, herself, from deliveries.
But it was fine. Things like this... were a reward for all that work, she thought. The warmth of Anri's company, something she'd really come to cherish. ]
I'd also say I'm only cute right now because I thought to brush my hair before any company might arrive.
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Date: 2022-01-02 01:42 am (UTC)[It was said with a little bit of embarrassment on her own end. Just a little though! That said, she smells like she'd been hitting the coffee hard. She had a long trip and a lot to do! It was a good thing the post office here was reliable.
Anri snuggles in further, another sip of cider before the mug was placed on her lap. It was nice to keep Gareth company like this. However brief, or long, it was. As long as the other girl enjoyed the company then it was really enough for her.]
Oh? You only brushed your hair~? [The corners of her lips curled upwards, crinkling her eyes in mirth.] And I'd say it's because you're always cute anyway. Brushed hair or not.
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Date: 2022-01-02 07:21 am (UTC)I look like a nappy dog, is what I look like. Hardly 'cute'.
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Date: 2022-01-02 08:55 am (UTC)[There was another laugh, followed by her ruffling Gareth's hair. Seeing her like this, not acting fussy, stressed, or feeling the need to bend to a certain image, was just... it was more than nice. It really did warm her heart more than a little bit to see her like this.]
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Date: 2022-01-02 09:02 pm (UTC)H-hey, could you... keep petting my hair like that?
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Date: 2022-01-02 10:28 pm (UTC)[Her ruffling grew softer and gentler. Until they resembled more like soft sweet pets, fingers gently brushing through her hair and along her scalp. Her own smile grew softer, more than happy to fulfill the request.]
Like this?
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Date: 2022-01-03 01:50 am (UTC)[ Another bit of selfishness she'd grown into, allowed herself to desire. Something that was distinctly hers to want for, and not part of her identity as a knight, or as part of her family. Just as Gareth.
She leaned into the touch, humming her contentment. ]
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Date: 2022-01-03 02:06 am (UTC)To be herself as simply Gareth.]
Gareth... Merry Christmas.
Christmas Delivery!
Date: 2021-12-26 11:29 pm (UTC)And so, she'll be sneaking a bottle of her homemade pomace brandy, with a set of two brandy glasses. She hoped Belgium would enjoy it!]
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Date: 2021-12-26 11:40 pm (UTC)Casters going to get a note on her phone in return. Along with a picture of Belgium holding the bottle and taking a pleased drink... with some flushed cheeks cause of course she's going to get stuck in it before adding it to her collection.]
Thank you, and Merry Christmas!
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Date: 2021-12-27 02:19 am (UTC)merry christmas