[ This is a drabble orp for anyone to post their Christmastival gift related happenings~~ Feel free to post all in one post or spread it out over a million- up to you! Approved by liz and using the format from previous years. Responses are okay too- have fun! ]
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What awaits all the little Halloween scarelings as they wake from their beds on Christmastival morning? What presents gleam with promise underneath the (spiderweb covered) tree, wrapped and tagged and ready to tear open? Since events tend to suck up time and thought like some sort of internet blackhole, this thread is just a fun little solo dump to let other players know what their character's will find on Christmastival morning, and maybe a little background on the gifts as well. So feel free to post any such solos or snippets in this thread.
Note: Christmastival celebrates both the events of pumpkin king Jack & the JOY from Christmastown. For all intents and purposes, it is a holiday of giving gifts to others. Feel free to give gifts to whatever extent your characters would icly do/be able to afford!
Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2015 1:15 pm
Danny
Danny was actually somewhat of a spoilsport when it came to Christmastival; ever since that one year that Christmastown had attacked and covered the land in snow, she'd been particularly on edge around this time of the year. Not because of the attacks of course, that had actually been pretty fun, but no, because of the snow. Danny hated snow more than anything.
Yet even she got dragged to the store to buy some presents with Rikki because she did care enough about her friends to buy them stuff. Was she a particularly good shopper? No. Did she make it hell for Rikki the entire way through? Yes. Did she light one of those clothing racks on fire by accident? That is up for legal debate.
Rikki
Danny gave Rikki the same thing she gave him every year: another blanket for the bed (that made what, 5 or 6 blankets now?) and the promise that he could sleep in a whole day and she would do all the chores. Did that mean the apartment might burn down? Yes. Was Rikki going to sleep through it? Also yes.
Danny was not a creative giftgiver. Rikki would probably turn 80 and receive his 62nd blanket on that Christmastival too.
Amphi
Amphi got most of Danny's love compared to Rikki; a full (plastic) bag of chocolate related goodies and an exciting carriage ride through the park. Danny had not realized that carriage rides were supposed to be for romantic couple and was confused why the carriage driver was asking so many personal quesitons about them- how long have you two been together? Are you married? Any scarelings?
(Danny still answered the questions though).
Then when they returned Danny had somehow managed to coax Rikki into a very simple double date with Amphi and Lou.
(Probably with more presents waiting for Amphi at the restaurant).
Andrew
For her dear cousin Danny had picked out a really ugly hat and a good pair of boots ("For all the butt you're going to kick! ... But not as much as me!!"). She dropped these gifts off in person probably at a really inopportune time and with a lot of questioning as to whether or not he'd be spending Christmastival with Olivia.
Yin & Alex
If it wasn't clear by now, Danny was a very bad gift giver. She gave Yin a punching bag (for training!) and she gave Alex a gift card to a store he would probably never visit. Merry Christmastival.
Demi
Demi was only thought of belatedly because Danny had heard through the grapevine that he had finally graduated and was with that underclassmen now to boot. She sent him three chewtoys of corresponding colors that were shaped like little bones. He wasn't too old for that kind of thing, right?
Gene & Xiu
Though it wasn't really a "present" Danny did show up to their cafe one day and buy everything they had in stock.
Yes Gene, everything. Yes she can. Yes she just did so stop arguing that she can't do that, because she just did.
Then she was really in a bind because she had essentially acquired an entire bakery's stock and now didn't know what to do with it. It would probably be in the news a few days later that a mysterious figure had been chucking (flaming) pastries around Amityville campus.
Shun
While one wouldn't really consider Danny and Shun to be friends, she did give him a book of sheet music (it was for Piano, not guitar) with a sticky note pressed to the cover explaining that she would pay good money for him to show up at their house and carol. She really expected him to, too.
Edel
Edel would find one of her belongings on fire one day. Don't ask which one and don't ask how she got in, but it was definitely on fire so RIP that belonging you loved Edel.
darkheartedsorrow
pixie nyxie
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Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2015 1:51 pm
Lock
Lock had a relatively small group of friends and an even smaller sense of a "generous" Christmastival, but he still managed something.
Each present was wrapped impeccably and it made you wonder where he learned to do it so perfectly.
Erebus
Erebus got a few classic books and a small bar of chocolate. Lock was really, really lame, okay.
Lutz
Similar to Erebus, Lutz also got a stack of books. Except they were textbooks because Lutz needed to do his jacking homework. There was, however, a note tucked into the very last book (so provided he did the work, he might find it) that invited him over for cocoa on Christmastival day.
(Below that, of course, was a bunch of scribbled out words that said things like but you don't have to come I don't really care and what not).
Shun
Seeing as both men were particularly curt, Lock didn't really go through a lot of pomp and circumstance. Shun was presented with a cloak that Lock had enchanted himself (and hopefully not botched) to grant him an ability similar to his own natural ability, albeit for a shorter amount of time. Probably useless in the eyes of someone with a thousand abilities, but Lock had tried okay??
((Lock's ability for reference; cloak gives Shun maybe 1-5 seconds of this. It's like floormasters from zelda okay.))
Shadowy Hideaway: Lock can meld into his shadow and occupy a shadowy circle for a short amount of time. He cannot go through walls/move in this form.
Estel:
Lock knew a lot about Estel's fighting style and general attitude from their many days training with Shun, but he knew absolutely nothing about what the ghoul liked from day to day or what her interests were. He gave her a particularly cheesy necklace and a small bag of handmade cookies. Lock was really awkward and did not know what to do with Christmastival.
Piper & Bren
Piper and Bren were both given their own packages of hot cocoa. Lock was not really a heartfelt giftgiver and pretty awkward about it all to boot.
melodine cantus
kaiyumi
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Posted: Thu Dec 24, 2015 12:51 am
Christmastival sounded wonderful! While Malik really had only gotten to know a few creeple at Amity so far, he was still determined to get them just the absolute best presents ever.
Magda
For Magda, his very first partner, bestest writing co-writer in all of Halloween. He got her a brand new copy of the human book "The Tale of King Arthur" as well as a wonderful fountain pen with a mushroom on top! Her wonderment had influenced him greatly in his gift selecting to say the least.
Gabby
He wasn't sure if the boil would accept his well thought out gifts or not, but he figured he would try anyway. His present contained not only a picture of Sir Reginald, but a signed picture of Sir Reginald. Along with it stilted shoes! To help him reach high places.
Merope
While he only met Merope for a short bit, their meeting had still been a wonderful one! To commemorate this joyous occasion, Malik got the boil the cutest little swoleman made of glass. Just how he managed it, even he would never tell!
Ala
For Ala, tickets to an all one could eat buffet with a note attached.
I'm so sorry please accept more food as forgiveness!
Later that day, the shoes and picture were stuck on his dorm room door, by a sheet of ice that had also sealed the door shut. Several icicles had stabbed their way through the door cracks.
The gift was not accepted.
opticpeach
he is not happy
Posted: Thu Dec 24, 2015 1:43 am
Once the boil figured his way out of his room, he placed another gift near Gabby's door. Inside, a fabulous mirror to gaze at himself in along with a sparkly silver scarf.
Since you didn't like my last gift maybe this will be better! Have a merry christmastival!
- Malik
Nio Love
GABBY JUST ACCEPT HIM.
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Posted: Fri Dec 25, 2015 3:44 am
Christmastival was a Holiday the Dormouse had been looking forwards too! It was a time of giving and generosity, and there was no more a Mouseshirean Dormouse holiday then that! In year's past, Camilla had slept through this Holiday due to her natural biology. Now that she was no long a Mouseling, however, she could be up and celebrate!
Like the year before, her parents allotted her a MASSIVE gifting budget! She was going to spoil her friends rotten!
Shayne
Being a Dormouse with the ability to shrink left many opportunities for sneaky gift giving! One just had to mind the minis... And that's exactly what Camilla did as such snuck into a certain Wight boil's dorm as he slept! Giggling gleefully to herself as she squeezed under his door. Camilla, clad in red and white like a little santa mouse, kept a lookout for Rayen or any other of his more... Aggressive... Minis... Once she reached his coffee table, there would be a soft poof of smoke as the Dormouse ghoul returns to her regular 2ft something size. Smiling, she begins digging perfectly wrapped gift after gift out of a messenger bag that shouldn't have been able to hold that much! Soon a large mound of presents rested on the table and the Dormouse ghoul was gone in a flash!
Inside the colorfully wrapped boxes, Shayne would find a myriad of rather expensive Minipet equipment which ranged from brushes, to treats, to soaps, and even pet beds and clothes!
Sheyenne Thunderstorm
Camilla: Merry Christmastival!
Mayaa
A certain Harpy ghoul was next on her Christmastival gifting list! Carefully, Camilla sneaks into her room while avoiding the flock of phoenix hatchlings. This time she had a different bag with her, a large square one that looked a great deal like a cooler for transporting food. After leaving it in a place where she thought her always hungry avian friend might find it, Camilla was gone!
Inside was a feast of Mouseshirean(English) Christmastival treats and goodies! Spookies, cakes, ham, turkey, stuffing, pudding, etc! Far more food was packed in the cooler bag then should be possible but a nice little storage spell aided in shrinking the food and keeping it warm!
[A.V.]
Camilla: Merry Christmastival!
Carlos
Camilla was extra careful as she entered this friend's room... A sleepy cat might be a careless cat... And her friend did have a penchant for eating mouse minis... Once she was sure it was safe, Camilla creeps in and with the same bag as with Shayne, Starts digging out many perfectly wrapped presents which were placed on the tea table she had bought the Cheshire Cat boil. Once everything was placed, The Dormouse ghoul was gone as if she'd never been there! Though, chances were, with Carlos' nose he'd be able to tell she was there.
Inside the presents, which probably smelled of Dormouse, was a myriad of fancy expensive teas, scones, cakes, and a rather dashing teapot which looked like a top hat with matching hats!
phantompanther13
Camilla: Merry Christmastival!
Keen
Into a certain Banshee ghoul's room she crept with presents abound! Boxes were left on a table with care, perfectly wrapped they were so there would be no despair! Inside there was, Minipet bushes, treats, toys, and things, all for poms happiness would bring! Then out like a flash, the Dormouse would creep, away into the night to deliver more delight!
Steal
Camilla: Merry Christmastival!
Ellie
This gift receiver required the Dormouse to go off campus. Away to a certain bookstore Camilla went. Once she was in the house above the store -- Which was no easy feat mind you. -- Camilla began digging out present after present; all book shaped, and placing them on a nearby table. Inside the presents, the the Object Spirit ghoul would find many ancient books, found on a recent trip back to Mouseshire to spend time with her family. Camilla had intended to give these to Ellie earlier, but decided to hold off till Christmastival.
Uru
Camilla couldn't say she knew the Hell Hound boil all that well, and finding where he lived wasn't exactly easy. But she did consider him a friend, and despite being pretty clueless as to what to give him, she made her way to his address. The boxes she left for him were full of things like training gear, fancy clothes, and some high class foods. She just hoped the gear would be useful, the clothes fit, and he wasn't allergic to any of the foods...
PhifeWolf
Camilla: Merry Christmastival!
Taika
Camilla didn't exactly know the Dragon ghoul all that well yet, but she did consider her neighbor a friend and wanted to get her things for Christmastival. When she had helped Taika unpack, she learned the ghoul liked Anime, Manga, Video games, and Minis. So, that's exactly what Camilla got her! Box sets of Animes, and Manga she thought the ghoul might like; Video Game collections, and various Minipet care gear. It ended up being one of Camilla's more expensive endeavors but she didn't mind.
Sheyenne Thunderstorm
Camilla: Merry Christmastival!
Andrew
Next on her list was a certain Fire Demon. She had to be extra careful with herself as well as the presents as she snuck into his furnace of a room... The Presents were put in a large carved stone box so they wouldn't catch fire... Inside, Andrew would find perfectly dried out breakfast, lunch, and dinner foods! Like the cooler, the box was enchanted with a storage spell. The box could also be used for a treasure chest later if the demon boil so wished.
phantompanther13
Camilla: Merry Christmastival!
Kari
Camilla knew the Reaper ghoul even less then Uru and Taika it seemed... Still, it was Christmastival. The gifts that were left in her Dorm mostly contained a myriad of scarves and other clothes she hoped the ghoul might like. There was also a nice big bag of spookies included. Homemade of course.
Myoukin
Camilla: Merry Christmastival!
Sorrel
Naturally, Camilla had to gift the other Dormouse she had met! The gifts left for him him were inside another enchanted cooler. Inside were a myriad of tea time goodies! There also was a few fancy clothes she thought he might like. She didn't know what type of Dormouse the boil was, but she hoped Dormouse gifts were universal.
Miidnight Melody
Camilla: Merry Christmastival!
AJ
The next place the Dormouse ghoul went was to another Dragon. A certain Dragon boil with a tail head. Her gifts all contained a myriad of different foods! Many were experiments, many were tried and true recipes she cooked with everyday. It was all the Dormouse ghoul could think to give the boil... Well, she knew the head would like them at least!
Meegane
Camilla: Merry Christmastival!
Shiki
Despite not knowing the Kitsune boil for very long, she had quickly learned his likes and dislikes as they ran their booth. He had a insatiable love of all things fluff and that's exactly what she'd get him! Inside his presents were various fluffy soft pillows, robes, night clothes, stuffed animals, and even a super fluffy comforter for his bed! He'd be in fluffy heaven! She also gave him various minipet gear for his Foxfires. Who knew their fur could get super tangled and dirty so easily...
Steal
Camilla: Merry Christmastival!
Shun
Finally, the last gift of the night. Camilla wasn't sure she could consider the shadowy Reaper boil a friend, but she did admire his skill and had encountered him several times. Instead of sneaking in like with the other creeple, Camilla had just sent the gift it the mail after find out his address. Sneaking into his house would probably be way too dangerous...
She sent only a single gift but it was one of her most expensive! Inside the beautifully wrapped box was a pare of ornate Tanto she had asked her martial arts teacher to order for her. The blades were sharp as a scalpel, but were mostly for decoration. Though, in a pinch they could be used for defense.
Blade Kuroda
Camilla: Merry Christmastival!
At long last all the presents were delivered! Camilla had left some creeple out, ones she'd only met once or really didn't know well at all. She felt a bit guilty over it, but had actually had to drip into her own monthly allowance to fund all the presents she already got! She wasn't made of seeds...
It was almost morning as the Dormouse ghoul creeps back into her dorm. She was completely exhausted by her Christmastival eve gifting. But, as she plops her bag down and flops into bed, she couldn't be happier and soon falls fast asleep with a smile!
Posted: Fri Dec 25, 2015 6:10 am
Keen woke early in the morning and yawning softly drifted to her door only to find an embarrassingly impressive assortment of minipet items and other wondrously generous gifts from her best ghoul friend. Keen flushed happily and promised to give her a huge hug.
Shiki on the other hand upon waking and finding the fluffy gifts dove inside and started to roll around in them, soon joined by barking and yipping winged Foxfires. It really was something to see. The boil was obviously in heaven.
He shouldn't have enjoyed Christmastival as much as he did. There was no anger in the holiday to speak of, only happiness, sadness, or wistfulness in his experience, but JOY's influence was a secret pleasure, a cool splash of milk in the spicy-hot-so-hot hotness that was his daily life.
Flush with cash from one single job for the first time since graduation, West decided to use some of his seeds to purchase a couple of gifts for the annoying bastards he considered friends. Hadiyya wasn't actually annoying, but the rest of his small circle of Major Assholes tended to overpower her calm kindness.
The poorly wrapped packages were accompanied by messily scrawled gift tags, though West hadn't actually indicated who the presents were from on said tags. It would be up to the recipients to figure it out. There were no gifts for Levi here in public. The tatzel's waited for her at home.
Yaya
because you've got a lot of hair
Hel
a wig to match your face
Demi
you like these things right?
be sure to give uru a turn if he wants
Beejoux
Lucyal
Bloodlust Dante
Posted: Fri Dec 25, 2015 12:02 pm
Brenley's Christmastival gifts were wrapped meticulously, almost as if he had spent more time on their presentation than he had picking them out. He hadn't, but it looked that way.
Ignatius
So you don't get bugs in your eyes when you run. - Brenley
Lock
Any ink put into this pen will disappear and reappear when you say the word 'indomitable'. There's something for Voodoo too, unless you have a thing for cat toys. - Brenley
Hel
For your chicken. I made it lighter so you could get it home. - Brenley
Serafina
I hope you're doing well. Happy Christmastival! - Brenley
Arynek
We should have lunch again sometime. - Brenley
Piper
- B-Ren
(( The card is kind of messy, as if it was a struggle to commit to writing this nickname. ))
