Elliot "actual disney princess" Craig (![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
fiddlestick) wrote2018-11-26 08:16 pm
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[He jokingly sneers, but turns to Elliot, his red eyes surprisingly warm for their colour.]
Don't mention it. Look how many times you've been there for us.
[Crow drums his fingers on the table though, leaning his back int the booth.]
But Rean's right. We're here to celebrate the joys of Christmas that cost MONEY. So let's get started!
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Still, he's so lucky to have met these two. To think a few months ago, he was worried about meeting people from Class VII and how it'd go. But here they were, acting like close friends without even relying on the memories all the time to do so. He never could've asked for a better result]
Aha, guess so. Still, I'm really grateful.
[And he wants them to know that!! but oh right, presnets]
- Oh yeah! I think I'm awake enough to appreciate them for sure! Who wants to go first?
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[♫ It's a metaphor~ ♫ Or, at least, it is to Rean. Who knows if Crow's caught on to that yet.
Rean can't help but feel blessed, too. The app certainly has its drawbacks, and he's seen that plenty of times firsthand this month alone. But even so, he can't help but be thankful to it, and to the memories. Even if they're not relying on those now, he never would have met these two otherwise. He can't trust Retrospec, but right now... he kind of owes them his happpiness. It's an odd place to be.]
Well... [Rean reaches for his bag, pulling out the present from Crow as well as his for the other two. He passes them each a neatly wrapped box, of which Elliot's is slightly larger.] Don't know who wants to go first, but I figured we should at least have everything out.
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[Maybe he has, maybe he hasn't, but he takes the humor in the situation well enough.
Like the other two, Crow's pretty blessed to have them in his life now as well. While he was always good at small talk, he more or less kept to himself, kept a private life. The memories helped kickstart their friendship, sure, but as far as Crow's concerned, this was all done by who they are now.
He tries not to think about just how much the thought of losing them would ache.
Crow watches them take out the gifts, sliding the one from Rean towards himself and putting it off to the side.]
You two start with mine. That way I can say I was the headliner if the gifts you guys got were better.
[He'd tried his best, certainly, but there's always that little twinge of doubt. For Rean, it will be a letter opener that looks like a japanese sword with the sheath intricately painted by none other than Yusuke Kitagawa. The paint style is some pattern of red.
For Elliot, it's a retro metronome with a similar paint design, although more picked towards Elliot's tastes.
Merry Christmas you two!]
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Haha, okay. But I'm sure yours is pretty great Crow.
[But he'll take the plunge and unwrap the gift from Crow. When he sees it, he gasps outloud]
Oh man, an old fashion metronome! These things are incredible- I always wanted one!
[he sounds so sincere, turning it over in his hands with awe.]
Hey- did Yusuke paint this? It looks like his style.
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Wow... it's gorgeous. And perfect for someone like Elliot... please tell me you weren't actually worried about our gifts being better, Crow?
[But while he waits for Crow to answer Elliot properly, he'll unwrap his own gift...
His eyes widen in brief surprise before his entire expression softens into a warm smile.]
This is amazing, Crow. [And he'll turn that smile to Crow directly. There's no joking around, here, no teasing talk of debts and interest – just Rean, genuine as ever.] Thank you.
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[He waits in anticipation for them to open, watching Elliot undo the wrapping to show the Metronome. His eyes warm at Elliot's genuine reaction, glad to see it went over as well as he'd hoped.]
I know they got apps for stuff like this--the pawn shop guy told me when I tried to buy it...but I figure you're a guy who can at least appreciate it. It should work too--I fixed it with a little help from the internet.
As for the paint...I'm glad you recognize it. It was kinda last minute, but he pulled it off.
[And then for Rean's. He'll get the same warm look as well, red eyes practically melting with delight.]
One can't be 100% sure, you know.
[Crow looks a bit humbled by their reactions, as if he really didn't expect such heartwarming looks. Not that he thought they were people who WOULDN'T, but he's always been the joker of the group.]
Well, I'm glad you like 'em.
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Haha, yeah I have an app like that. But I'd rather have the real deal! Especially since I'd rather have no distractions when I'm composing- hard to do that with a phone. [Someone is always messaging him and all] And the fact you fixed it and had my friend paint it...
[He reaches over and squeezes Crow's shoulder affectionately]
Thank you, it's perfect.
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[He gives a sheepish little chuckle.]
Well, now that Crow's set such a high bar, I feel a little bad putting myself out there, but you guys can go ahead and open mine if you want.
[In Elliot's box is a cute little set of instrument-themed measuring spoons, and inside Crow's is an intricate leather and metal bracelet with a poker-themed charm at the center.
Merry Christmas!]
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C'mon, stop acting like I whipped out a Gucci bag or somethin'~
[Crow does reach for his own box, slowly and carefully unwrapping it. It's safe to say he doesn't expect what's inside, and his eyes widen in an almost childlike way as he takes the bracelet out of the box.
It was simple, black and silver to go with anything he might own, and a snug fit that he could tell would fit his wrist perfectly. The charm in the center only amplified it even more. It's like Rean knew his exact style without even him telling. Guy's either seriously got luck on his side or...well whatever.
His red eyes warm, silently unhooking it to slip it around his wrist--yep, as he thought. A perfect fit.]
Heh, you go and talk like your gift's not all that great, and here I am actually stunned to silence.
[He holds it up for the other two to see.]
Does it match me?
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[He barely even is aware what gucci is other than something really expensive you can find knock-offs for back home.
He leans over, watching Crow open his present. He looks pretty wide eyed too at it.]
Wow...that's so nice looking! It suits you perfectly Crow!
[ahaha, "suits". Get it.
He stops leaning so close to open his own present. His eyes light up when he realizes what they are-]
Haha, these are so cute! I love them! Thanks Rean! I'm definitely using them when I cook.
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[But then he falls silent as he watches his friends open their gifts, equal parts excited and apprehensive.
Crow opens his first, and watching the way his expression evolves brings a little twinge of pink to Rean's cheeks without him even noticing. But then he actually verbalizes his reaction, and Rean can't help but grin, holding a hand up to his chin to cover it a little as if he's embarrassed.]
Ahaha... I'd say it's a perfect match, yeah.
[Better than he could have hoped for, even. He turns his attention over to Elliot, eyes warming that much more when he sees how similarly pleased Elliot is.]
Heh. I'm glad you guys like them.
[It's understated, verbally, but the way his gaze just about melts at these two says everything either of them need to know.]
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'Like' s a bit of an understatement, but yeah, I suppose it's good enough for a perfect gift.
[He reaches over to gently push against that shoulder.]
Thanks, man. I'm never taking it off.
...Except for like, showering. Then I'd take it off.
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[He says it purely as a joke, but he's smiling. His present was nice, but man it's so easy to see the reactions between Crow and Rean. They really do like each other...even if they haven't realized HOW MUCH yet.
Man. He should've volunteered faster. He feels dumb trying to go after them with his gifts.]
Aha, well I guess that just leaves me... though I wish I'd gone first, with how great your gifts are, mine's gonna be anti-climatic...
[Anyway, he pushes his gifts towards Crow and Rean. For both of them, there's a framed physical photo of Class VII. For Crow, there's several starter packs of pokemon cards, all placed in a pokeball card holder. For Rean, it's a Alolan Vulpix plushie, with the snow coat included.]
T-There's a game shop near the build-a-bear in the mall, so I guess I got ideas.
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Haha... yeah, I'm with Elliot. Please keep showering.
[As for Elliot's gifts, though... Rean opens up the photo first, and the warmth in his eyes is unmistakable.]
Anti-climactic? Elliot, this is awesome. [He could actually cry of happiness at just this, but he's holding it back. Maybe it's not from this lifetime, but it's a picture of him and his friends, isn't it? A picture where he looks so happy, the way this him now is even starting to feel.
He could be content with just that, but there's still another gift, isn't there? Time to open this up, and—]
...And this is adorable.
[No shame, he's hugging this thing. He needs the hug right now, okay? Too many warm fuzzies.]
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[Crow and Rean seem to have opened the frame at the same time, leaning over to look to see if it matches.]
Rean's right, I wouldn't exactly call the one thing that connects us random guys to Retrospec as 'anti-climactic.'
[But he'll let Rean open his second gift up, red eyes lighting up as he sees Rean unashamedly hug the thing.]
Wait...that's...isn't it usually orange?
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Yeah. This is its Alolan form from the newest games... normally, Vulpix is a fire type, but this little guy's an ice type.
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[But awww, Rean hugging the Vulpix is ADORABLE. Would it be too much to grab his phone and take a photo? Probably.]
Aha, right. They took a bunch of older pokemon and changed their types to shake things up. Vulpix, Sandshrew, Meowth - a bunch of others too.
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Dang, just when I thought I was starting to learn all the first 150, they go and change their types.
[Thanks, Pokemon GO.
But he won't leave Elliot in suspense for long with his own gift, moving over to open it up to reveal...
Pokemon cards. A gift that would be thoughtful and nerdy on its own....but one has to consider who this gift is going to.
Crow's eyes LIGHT UP. It's rare to get excitement like this out of the man, he always seemed to have such a calm, amused demeanor about him. But he's frantically looking at all sides of the box, as if he's going to find the rules for it listed there.]
Oh MAN, it comes in CARDS too?? No one told me it was a CARD game!
[Crow didn't live under a rock as a kid--he knew OF the cards, but he never saw them nor did he think they were a game. Just...collectibles.]
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Haha, well, maybe you need to learn a little faster, old man—
[Oh, Crow's opening his other gift, and... oh, wow. That look on his face is something else. He really does love card games, doesn't he? Rean knew he liked them, he wouldn't have picked the bracelet with the poker charm otherwise, but there's a difference between liking something and this.
...Noted. He doesn't often play card games, but it's not as if he's opposed to learning how. Against Crow, he thinks it might be fun.]
Ah, yeah. I haven't played since I was really young, though, so I couldn't even try to tell you how it works now...
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[Elliot sure hasn't. He only has that mad memorization level for music. Make a poke-rap for all 807 pokemon and then we'll talk.
but holy crap, that sure is a reaction from the present. He had hoped Crow would like it, he knows Crow likes card games, but to see him light up SO MUCH- man, it's such a great feeling. what is this feeling in his chest? Is it...pride?
Weird. ]
Hehe, yep! And don't worry Rean, I dug out my old deck and brushed up on the rules - so I can teach him.
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You have your own cards?
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I'll let Elliot do the actual explaining, though.
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[He digs into his bag and pulls out a ziploc bag with a deck of pokemon cards inside. Clearly they are a few years older and a little worn compared to Crow's new shiny deck, but still good]
Not sure I'd call my deck anything special, but it was fun to play and collect. I mean, I know there's the video games...but I've always had a soft spot for games like this. [Card games, pool, board games ... basically any game that wasn't an actual sport]