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[ Horohoro doesn't even bother to change out of his shorts and into pants. He just throws on a hat, grabs some gloves and steps into his boots. Snow waits for no man.
Finding Ion quickly, and inspired by his luck of not getting lost, he starts the snow games early by chucking a snowball at Ion-- ]
Heads!
[ --and missing his target by a good foot. ]
Finding Ion quickly, and inspired by his luck of not getting lost, he starts the snow games early by chucking a snowball at Ion-- ]
Heads!
[ --and missing his target by a good foot. ]
Preparing tea isn't that difficult. I'm sorry.
[He puts his own cup beside Michael's, shifting before he gets up to his feet. Micheal sure is taking this very well because, really, Ion took the time to mess up something so simple.]
Are you sure it's easier than brewing a new batch?
[He puts his own cup beside Michael's, shifting before he gets up to his feet. Micheal sure is taking this very well because, really, Ion took the time to mess up something so simple.]
Are you sure it's easier than brewing a new batch?
[Maybe it's better for Horohoro's head that he has missed his target because who knows how well it would have went otherwise. Ion blinks a few times with that and only spares the failure a quick look. Well, as quick as he can be with being bundled up like that. He reaches up to pull his scarf down from his face so his speech isn't terribly muffled.]
You're really in high spirits.
[Maybe something of a tease but he doesn't recall Horohoro being thrilled to be left to bake during the summer seasons.]
You're really in high spirits.
[Maybe something of a tease but he doesn't recall Horohoro being thrilled to be left to bake during the summer seasons.]
There's no need to apologise. It's just something you're not accustomed to, perhaps.
( he smiles at the other, not a single trace of accusation on his face. he'll just making an offer, a friend to a friend. )
If you'd like, perhaps you can make a new one, and I can give you some pointers. Whatever you'd prefer.
( he smiles at the other, not a single trace of accusation on his face. he'll just making an offer, a friend to a friend. )
If you'd like, perhaps you can make a new one, and I can give you some pointers. Whatever you'd prefer.
Of course I am! It's--
[ He wants to say "beautiful," but that sounds needlessly dramatic and it's such a wimpy word for what he really thinks of the weather. What he really thinks is something he can't put into words with his limited vocabulary. ]
--it's what I keep waiting for. The snow is perfect for snowballs, the sun is out, there's no wind. When I picture what it's like at home right now, it's always like this, except, you know. It's home.
You like it too, right?
[ He wants to say "beautiful," but that sounds needlessly dramatic and it's such a wimpy word for what he really thinks of the weather. What he really thinks is something he can't put into words with his limited vocabulary. ]
--it's what I keep waiting for. The snow is perfect for snowballs, the sun is out, there's no wind. When I picture what it's like at home right now, it's always like this, except, you know. It's home.
You like it too, right?
Tyr, a friend of mine, had made tea for me on a couple of occasions. It doesn't look that hard. [So he's only to be disappointed with himself as he gets up.] I think I'll just make a new one.
[He smiles at that. Horohoro really is excited.]
I didn't see snow at home. The climate was much warmer. But the snow's pretty to look at.
[Even if he doesn't like the cold an awful lot.]
I didn't see snow at home. The climate was much warmer. But the snow's pretty to look at.
[Even if he doesn't like the cold an awful lot.]
Good. [ He gives Ion an appreciative smile. It was important that Ion like snow. For some reason. Though it's not fair that Ion can have such a vague opinion of snow when Horohoro is making an idiot of himself. ]
But you can't just think "it's pretty." I mean, you can, but if that's all you think right now, then we gotta change that.
What do you wanna do first?
But you can't just think "it's pretty." I mean, you can, but if that's all you think right now, then we gotta change that.
What do you wanna do first?
[He does his best to survey the area between the scarf and hat, trying to make a choice here.]
Do you want to build a snowman...?
Do you want to build a snowman...?
Ah, Tyr-san! It doesn't surprise me that you know him. Do you know what kind of tea it was, by chance?
( he smiles, doing his best to radiate charm so that Ion doesn't feel down; it's obvious that it's gotten to him, and really that was what Michael wanted to avoid. ) Well, tea is art--it's deceptively easy. Let me show you a few tricks.
( he smiles, doing his best to radiate charm so that Ion doesn't feel down; it's obvious that it's gotten to him, and really that was what Michael wanted to avoid. ) Well, tea is art--it's deceptively easy. Let me show you a few tricks.
You know Tyr?
[But that isn't the point to keep piling questions on Michael and he's soon shaking his head.]
I can't remember. But tea's truly art, I can't doubt that.
[But that isn't the point to keep piling questions on Michael and he's soon shaking his head.]
I can't remember. But tea's truly art, I can't doubt that.
Mm, I met him at the ball! ( he pauses a moment to recall. ) He was dressed as a prince.
( regardless of how much a tangent it is, a question is still a question and it would be impolite te not answer. and when has he ever been averse to taking a chance to talk. )
Yes! And to be fair, lots of things that don't seem all that complicated, that's just because they're deceptively easy. Though with driving, it's not really all that complicated. A lot of it ends up being muscles memory. One doesn't need to put the same amount of thought into presentation in this case.
( regardless of how much a tangent it is, a question is still a question and it would be impolite te not answer. and when has he ever been averse to taking a chance to talk. )
Yes! And to be fair, lots of things that don't seem all that complicated, that's just because they're deceptively easy. Though with driving, it's not really all that complicated. A lot of it ends up being muscles memory. One doesn't need to put the same amount of thought into presentation in this case.
[He nods once as, yes, his own memory serves correctly as Tyr did go as a prince. But the past's in the past and they have other things to focus on. It's time to go out into the kitchen.]
...I didn't think tea brewing would be compared to driving.
...I didn't think tea brewing would be compared to driving.
( Michael will of course follow, keeping stride with Ion. He gestures with one hand as he speeches, pointer finger in the air. )
Well they both seem simple don't they? At least when other people are doing to them? That's because there's tricks. But, like I said, it's simply a matter of learning those.
Well they both seem simple don't they? At least when other people are doing to them? That's because there's tricks. But, like I said, it's simply a matter of learning those.
[Someone's being fancy- while Ion simply nods along. The kitchen really isn't that far.]
I'd prefer not to poison my guests.
[That's all.]
I'd prefer not to poison my guests.
[That's all.]
( sorry, but that does make him laugh a bit. )
You're not that bad, surely. I think it's hard to lethally poison your guests unless you actually intend to.
Ah, but--tea is a nice, proper gesture, I think, so it's important to be able to do it well. Do you have any teabags? Those are a nice, simple way to start.
You're not that bad, surely. I think it's hard to lethally poison your guests unless you actually intend to.
Ah, but--tea is a nice, proper gesture, I think, so it's important to be able to do it well. Do you have any teabags? Those are a nice, simple way to start.
-Ion will find a lovingly hand written letter of invitation to the Cloudberry Jam Restaurant, along with two vouchers for a free meal, inviting him and a "special someone" to enjoy a private dinner on the house courtesy of owner and head chef Jam Kuradoberi.-
[a tag that says:]
TO: ION
DO NOT OPEN UNTIL CHRISTMAS!
Ion-chan,
Merry Christmas! Hope you like sweets (if you don't, feel free to send it back to sender). And that you have a amazing holiday too, of course.
Best wishes,
The President
[included with this letter is, as hinted to, a candy cane wrapped with pink ribbon.]
Merry Christmas! Hope you like sweets (if you don't, feel free to send it back to sender). And that you have a amazing holiday too, of course.
Best wishes,
The President
[included with this letter is, as hinted to, a candy cane wrapped with pink ribbon.]
[ In your mailbox is a Seasonal Greetings card enclosed with a $50 gift card from Holly Mall. ]
Dear Ion,
Merry Christmas.
From,
Tieria Erde
Dear Ion,
Merry Christmas.
From,
Tieria Erde
Edited 2013-12-23 07:50 (UTC)
[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 basket will be discovered on your doorstep containing some bánh quy bơ quế (butter cookies with the best Vietnamese cinnamon she can get her hands on), and an assortment of mứt (candied fruit preserves) for the New Year. A card is included:]
Ion,
Chúc Mừng Giáng Sinh! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
May your new year be prosperous and successful.
Vietnam
Ion,
Chúc Mừng Giáng Sinh! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
May your new year be prosperous and successful.
Vietnam
[ It has been a few days since Chaltier has seen Paris around the house; not that he interacted with her often nor did they seem to get along well (ever since his arrival, he had long gotten used to sleeping on the couch), but nonetheless – even if she kept to herself – it is worrying to think how much time has passed since he last saw his "wife". Perhaps he feels it is duty as the household's patriarchal figure to check up on her.
And so, Chaltier treks to the master bedroom to knock on the door out of courtesy, but manages to catch Ion in the hallway along the way. After some thought, he figures asking him may be the, well... safer route. ]
Ion... have you seen Paris lately?
And so, Chaltier treks to the master bedroom to knock on the door out of courtesy, but manages to catch Ion in the hallway along the way. After some thought, he figures asking him may be the, well... safer route. ]
Ion... have you seen Paris lately?
( inside.....: a friendship bracelet!! )
( a note with a familiar face is inside: )
"I made this and I hope you like it. I hope you and I stay friends for a long while!"
( a note with a familiar face is inside: )
"I made this and I hope you like it. I hope you and I stay friends for a long while!"
Edited 2013-12-24 06:22 (UTC)
[there'll be another gift in ion's mailbox: a small set of green gloves (thankfully roxas has a knack for accessory shopping, though he had to buy and deliver this in ema's body) and a small sheet of peppermint bark, about the size of a credit card. there's a small card attached with a ribbon:
Merry Christmas
-Roxas]
Merry Christmas
-Roxas]
[ It's the happiest time of the year! That means presents. Lots of presents. Hong Kong will add a few to the pile in the form of his gifts, delivered to your doorstep!
Inside the festively decorated bag, you'll find a small container of gingerbread men, women, and children. Each is uniquely decorated and adorned with icing, gumdrops, licorice, and the odd jelly bean. Don't ask about the jelly beans. The bag also contains a bottle of wine if you happen to be in an adult slot and a bottle of spiced cider for the kiddos. Also in the bag are several small paper cutouts, made from delicate red paper and intended to be pasted in your window. ]
Inside the festively decorated bag, you'll find a small container of gingerbread men, women, and children. Each is uniquely decorated and adorned with icing, gumdrops, licorice, and the odd jelly bean. Don't ask about the jelly beans. The bag also contains a bottle of wine if you happen to be in an adult slot and a bottle of spiced cider for the kiddos. Also in the bag are several small paper cutouts, made from delicate red paper and intended to be pasted in your window. ]
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