IC HOLIDAY GIFT EXCHANGE MEME

[indigo_events]

We know this time of year is a time of giving to others, and we also know how fun it is to give gifts to each other in-game! So, to keep from cluttering up inboxes, feel free to drop in a comment with what your character is giving their friends for the holidays!

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FROM SHIRO: with love!

[shiro2hero]

Matt: There's the usual, first of all. A labcoat, with thickened material -- good for long winter nights at work. Some specialty coffee. A rice bag shaped like a Furret for applying heat to an aching knee... and an envelope. An envelope with a voucher for Resort Gorgeous, specifically for one of the little couples' cabins the resort offers. "Want to get away?" written in Shiro's loopy handwriting underneath.

Keith: First and foremost, a joke. Sort of. Because this is Shiro and he thinks he's hilarious here. It's a set of these. But buried in that box is a pair of riding gloves, helmet, and jacket. All designed in red and black. The kind used by trainers who prefer to use flying pokemon. "You still owe me a few more races," reads the note. Tucked into one of the gloves is a setting for a stone of some kind, shaped like a pair of dogtags. "For your Mega-stone".

Lance: Congratulations Lance! You are the proud owner of a small, blue egg! Let it hatch and you'll have yourself a nice, round friend. But that's not all. There's a pair of dinner coupons for a local place on the Island, tucked into a basket of self care supplies. Don't worry, they don't smell like Forest Magic.

Pidge: This year, Pidge receives a ticket to the science museum in Pewter City. And a handwritten one for "One Free Round Trip Flight Via Skarmory". Additionally, tucked into the box is an egg. It's warm, but very, very light. And when it hatches... she will have her own spooky friend. There's a pack of peanut butter cookies shaped like Rowlets, too.

Allura: In a box marked FRAGILE, Allura will find a crystal. One that glows a soft blue when held. Once it starts glowing, the interior design is revealed. It's wrapped carefully in a soft, gauzy blue scarf for her hair, with tasseled ends -- ends which hold a set of faux gym badges. "For your future victories", says the note.

Romelle: ... it's a big box. With this. Just. That. Tucked inside. Wrapped up in the big, cozy garment, however, is a little blue egg. Walk around enough with that, Romelle and you'll have a brand new friend.

James: A care package. A warm sweater, scarf. Pokemon treats. As well as an assortment of potions, revives, and trail food. Some of those little instant hand warmers too -- the kind you open and shake up for quick heat. "Take care of yourself out there. You're more than capable, but if you ever need to fall back, there's a place for you," reads the note.

Heather: Sorry, Heather. You get a bag. Opening it reveals it's got an apology note from Shiro, as well as a sweater rolled up at the bottom. It's a nice warm one, with the words "I SURVIVED CERULEAN CAVE" stitched into it.

Krieg: A heavy duty scarf. It's designed to look like a Blaziken. However, stitched into the opposite side from the design is the phrase, "LET ME PUNCH GOD". Tucked into the scarf is a bottle of "Flaming Hot Scotch: from the makers of Kill A Kangaskhan Rum!"

Armin: First of all, Armin is getting a sweater. It's a nice warm one, with the words "I SURVIVED CERULEAN CAVE" stitched into it. Second of all, the sweater is gently folded around a set of maps -- not just any maps. They're old, nautical maps of the seas around Jhoto. They may be outdated, and not super useful for navigation, but they have those crazy monsters doodled in the far corners.

Kazuki: Fingerless gloves! They're supposedly good for anyone playing an instrument -- letting your fingers move while keeping them from freezing in the process. They come with a packet of "PikaBrew" throat tea. Good for cold weather and keeping your lungs healthy!

Yuuko: A pair of tickets to see the Kimono Girls' latest performance -- you know, once Ecruteak is up and running again. It boasts a dramatic reenactment of the Daylight Savings Battle, with dinner coupons at a local restaurant.

Newt: A book on space. Since this is Pokemon World, it's pretty fanciful and speculative, but it's mostly big beautiful photos. The kind of thing a kid would get a kick out of, more than all the science jargon. Newt also gets a pack of cookies.

Sasha: A pair of leather gloves. They look like they'd be good for holding onto a Pokemon's saddle or harness while riding. Additionally, there's a nice little case, for holding Badges. And a note -- "For all your future wins".

Maya: A sweater, scarf, mittens combo. They're blue, because of course they are. The letter with them reads: "In case cold bothers you more than it does Krieg."

Lust: A set of pokeball themed bath bombs. As well as some fancy hair treatments (he probably asked Lance to help), and a note of gratitude for being such a good friend.

Ford: ... a plastic sand shovel. It's pink. However!! After a day or so, another package arrives, and this one is, apparently, the real gift. It's a nice warm turtleneck, with the words "I SURVIVED CERULEAN CAVE" stitched into it across the chest.

Annie: Just... this. It's food, don't fight him.

Jean: An anonymous box of cookies, from a specialty bakery. It's sent without a note, without a return address. Huh. What a mystery.

OKAY if I forgot anyone I will... add them later....