Bolin Honghui
Keme
The Counselor is a TIGER
Curse not the darkness-- light a candle.
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Post by Bolin Honghui on Jan 3, 2010 16:43:43 GMT -5
Bolin smiled, taking the gift with a bow of his head. Merry Christmas, Diana, he mouthed, then held out one arm for a hug.
The paper came off neatly-- again, Bolin smiled. Fishing gear! This will go to good use! Thank you, he signed.
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Post by Hoshi Yogo on Jan 3, 2010 16:46:45 GMT -5
Hoshi rubbed his head where the pocky box had whacked him, then stuffed the pocky into his pocket.
He ripped the paper off in one smooth motion, then grinned. "A mahjong set," he announced, running his hands over the box. "This is very nice." He looked back up at Vincent. "Do you play at all? You and Diana should try a game with Ellie and I."
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Diana Hawk
Ireth
Ass't Principal; Head of Shapeshifters
You told I had the eyes of a wolf; search them and find the beauty of the beast.
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Post by Diana Hawk on Jan 3, 2010 16:49:19 GMT -5
Diana smiled, moving in for a somewhat awkward hug. You're welcome. I'm glad you like it.[/color]
She turned her head to sneeze, and the resulting jerk of her head raised a small cloud of glitter from her hair. Diana had to grin. Oh, Rhythan...
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Vincent Hawk
Ireth
Sexy British Professor of Music
~ Sing like no one's listening ~
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Post by Vincent Hawk on Jan 3, 2010 16:51:30 GMT -5
"I've never played it, but I'm willing to learn," Vincent answered with a smile. "I'd love to join you for a game sometime."
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Post by Smoke on Jan 3, 2010 19:47:33 GMT -5
Smoke was flipping glitter out of his hair when Bolin came into the room, and something struck him. He walked over to the tree and moved a couple of presents. There was a small manila envelope in the floor with a small bump in it; he picked it up. It had Ellie written on the side in flowing calligraphic hand.
"Hey..." he walked over to the person in question. "This is... I don't know what this is, but your name's on it and it seems kinda creepy."
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Post by Hoshi Yogo on Jan 3, 2010 19:53:19 GMT -5
Hoshi grinned. "That would be fun. I haven't been able to play in a while, since there aren't that many people here that know the rules."
He looked up at Bolin and smirked. "Ah, I had a gift for you, as well, Professor Honghui," he commented smoothly. He reached into his pocked and tossed a small wrapped box to Bolin. "It's a little something I thought you might appreciate."
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Bolin Honghui
Keme
The Counselor is a TIGER
Curse not the darkness-- light a candle.
Posts: 127
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Post by Bolin Honghui on Jan 3, 2010 20:01:05 GMT -5
Bolin caught the box easily, grinning at Hoshi. "I thank you, Professor Yogo," he said, his voice perhaps half a note deeper than it would have been normally. He lifted the box to find a seam in the paper, and his eyes seemed to widen. What was that scent? It was amazing!
The feline in Bolin took over quite unexpectedly. His nails found edges of the paper and pulled. No luck. It was shiny and-- packing tape? Oh, bloody fucking hell.
His teeth made a much better tool for ripping off the packing tape, then the paper then-- for the love of God, was it necessary to wrap the box in another layer of saran wrap? Rip, tear, nom, tear. FINALLY. OPEN BOX. What was this--
Catnip. Bolin was torn between giddy teenage glee and the growly that threatened to erupt from his chest. On the one hand-- it was freaking catnip. AWESOME. On the other-- Hoshi had managed to humiliate him. With something awesome. NOT AWESOME.
The corner of Bolin's mouth twitched. He slipped the contents of the box into his pocket for imminent later use and smiled rather tensely at the other man. "I'm afraid I was not able to get a gift for you. But I do value this gift." You conniving little smooth-talking jackass.
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Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros
Keme
Beloved School Healer
So many things I'd say if only I were able; but I just keep quiet.
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Post by Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros on Jan 3, 2010 20:01:37 GMT -5
Ellie's eyebrows lifted, and she chuckled at Bolin's antics. It would have been cute, if she wasn't sure that the were-tiger was possibly quite angry at the moment.
Smoke caught her attention and she smiled. "Thanks, Smoke." The handwriting was odd. It didn't look familiar-- oh well. Ellie ran her fingertips along the seam of the envelope, opening it slowly. She slid the contents out onto her palm, and her mouth tightened into a thin line. There was no other change in her expression, though her shoulders stiffened visibly. She folded the contents of the envelope, slid them back inside, folded the envelope in half, and turned to Hoshi.
"Would you hold this for me please, Hoshi? I have no pockets." She smiled and tapped her hips to demonstrate this fact.
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Diana Hawk
Ireth
Ass't Principal; Head of Shapeshifters
You told I had the eyes of a wolf; search them and find the beauty of the beast.
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Post by Diana Hawk on Jan 3, 2010 20:10:48 GMT -5
Diana slipped away from the crowd of teachers for a moment, taking a few deep breaths of fresh air. She spotted Sa'id and Rivienne over by the far wall, and waved to catch their attention, then signed a greeting. Merry Christmas, Sa'id, Rivienne![/color]
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Post by Hoshi Yogo on Jan 3, 2010 20:18:12 GMT -5
Hoshi smirked at Bolin, biting back a chuckle. He was very tempted to make a remark about psychological experiments, but the other man did seem somewhat upset, and he wasn't going to push it. Much.
He glanced back at Ellie. "Oh?" he asked. He nodded, taking the envelope from Ellie and stuffing it inside his blazer. "Of course," he replied. He smiled back at Ellie. "I believe I have a gift to give. I'll be back in a moment."
He scoured the room for his designated recipient -- the very same blonde that had earlier been chucking pocky at his head. Hoshi stepped up to Himmel, slipping a wide, thin box from under his arm and presenting it to the vampire with a flourish. "I believe I have something for you," he announced. "Merry Christmas."
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Post by Sa'id Abdul-Rahman on Jan 3, 2010 20:21:53 GMT -5
Sa'id smiled at Diana. Merry Christmas, he managed back, and then realized he was supposed to do something.
He came over and handed her a small box.
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Diana Hawk
Ireth
Ass't Principal; Head of Shapeshifters
You told I had the eyes of a wolf; search them and find the beauty of the beast.
Posts: 262
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Post by Diana Hawk on Jan 3, 2010 20:30:54 GMT -5
Diana took the box, smiling and signing her thanks before opening it. A pair of books -- ones she had been hoping to buy for herself, but had never been able to find. She pulled Sa'id gently into a hug of gratitude. I've been looking for these. Thank you very much![/color]
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Post by Sa'id Abdul-Rahman on Jan 3, 2010 20:32:50 GMT -5
Sa'id blushed slightly. "You're- ah-" You're very welcome.
Diana was so nice.
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Post by Himmel on Jan 3, 2010 20:48:50 GMT -5
Himmel looked at Hoshi.
"You believe? Shouldn't you check first then."
Himmel was regardless of the statement tearing it open. He grinned as he saw the vampire costume inside.
"Thanks," He said, "I always wanted to know what it was like to be a Vampire."
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Valérian Mervielle-Dion
Kitty Kat
Hold me closer, tiny dancer~
'I am cute, wounded and unloved. Give me a hug and some hot chocolate.'
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Post by Valérian Mervielle-Dion on Jan 3, 2010 22:50:56 GMT -5
Valérian looked at himself and started trying desperately to shake the glitter off. "Gah, do I not look enough like I'm part of that stupid book? Now I shine AND glitter!"
He sighed and looked around. He needed to give Allan his card, and Ellie and Hoshi, and Bolin. Bolin was closest, so the tiny vampire headed over to him, offering him the card. Courteously, he ignored the catnip incident. "I have a card for you, Bolin," he said, his head tilted to the side.
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Bolin Honghui
Keme
The Counselor is a TIGER
Curse not the darkness-- light a candle.
Posts: 127
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Post by Bolin Honghui on Jan 3, 2010 23:04:02 GMT -5
Bolin smiled. Good thing he was still by the tree. Before accepting Valérian's card he knelt and grabbed the package he had just placed there. Then he straightened, offered the package with one hand, and took the card with the other.
"Merry Christmas, Valérian," he said. The vampire looked quite festive-- all glittery and whatnot, though that was probably Rhythan's fault. He smiled at the card. "Thank you."
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Valérian Mervielle-Dion
Kitty Kat
Hold me closer, tiny dancer~
'I am cute, wounded and unloved. Give me a hug and some hot chocolate.'
Posts: 191
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Post by Valérian Mervielle-Dion on Jan 3, 2010 23:29:35 GMT -5
Valérian looked at it in surprise, then made the connection and smiled, "Ah merci. Merry Christmas to you too, Bolin."
He opened the package awkwardly, trying to find somewhere to put his still substantial pile of cards. Finally tucking them into the gift bag Rivienne had given him and slipping it onto his wrist, he finally started getting the ribbon off the box. It took but a moment, as it was a single loop just holding the box closed. There was no wrapping, but the box was decorative. Curious now at the weight to the rather small box, he opened it and chuckled.
"You got the seventeen year old vampire wine," he grinned, wrinkling his nose as glitter got into his mouth. Spitting it out, he looked at the bottle carefully and grinned wider. "A good vintage too. Thank you, Bolin."
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Post by Veronique Poulain on Jan 5, 2010 17:58:05 GMT -5
Veronique burst through the door, sweeping her hair long hair out of her face. The room was full to the brim with staff, most of whom seemed to be well into exchanging gifts. Somewhere amidst them was, theoretically, the person she was supposed to give her gift to. Of course, she also had gifts for several other people and nice Christmas bonuses for the rest of the staff in the form of department store gift certificates -- but that wasn't particularly important at the moment. She would deal with that later.
Veronique poured herself a tall glass of egg nog, taking a long swig from the glass. There was something slightly off about it, from what she was used to... Not unpleasant, however. Hm. It was probably nothing.
The headmaster approached Himmel, thumping him on the back of the head with a rather large box. "Here, Merry Christmas," she announced.
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Post by Himmel on Jan 5, 2010 18:13:12 GMT -5
"GODDAMMIT," A box had collided with Himmel's head "Merry Christmas to you too oh hateful one." He said rubbing his head. Then smiling he added. " So it is you Vero, I thought I felt hope and love draining away and the room growing colder."
He snatched the box from her hand. "Aww you do care somewhere in that deep black heart of yours." Himmel made a point of obnoxiously hugging her and then let go and backed away before she could take a swipe at him. He tore open the box.
A dress(well duh), a video game (holy shit, really?), and (oh hell, this was too funny) Veronique's credit card transcript with all the things SHE hadn't bought highlighted, the page GLOWED.
God, she must have been sitting there in her cold dark office for hours on that transcript he thought holding back laughter. "DANKE Vero, sometimes you are not pure evil incarnate. Oh,"
He waved the transcript "Speaking of better uses I put your money too then you would."
He pulled two things out of his bag. First he handed her the box of Pocky. "It's salad flavor, cause you know. You're probably getting to the age where you need to watch your weight." Himmel put on his brightest smile. "Also this, two months worth of Anger Management. Just for you." he said handing her a certificate.
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Valérian Mervielle-Dion
Kitty Kat
Hold me closer, tiny dancer~
'I am cute, wounded and unloved. Give me a hug and some hot chocolate.'
Posts: 191
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Post by Valérian Mervielle-Dion on Jan 5, 2010 18:20:54 GMT -5
Valérian smiled in relief as he saw Veronique, hiding his gift under the tree to grab later as he headed over to the headmistress.
"If I might interrupt, Mademoiselle, I have something for you Headmistress. Well, actually it's in your office, but I still have a card to go with it," he said cheerfully, offering her the somewhat larger envelope. Possibly he'd just helped give Himmel a little longer to survive, as well.
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Post by Smoke on Jan 5, 2010 18:24:08 GMT -5
Smoke also stepped forward. "Merry Christmas, Vero. Season of love and forgiveness?" He half-grinned at her and handed her a smallish box.
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Post by Veronique Poulain on Jan 5, 2010 18:40:36 GMT -5
Veronique snarled. "Mon dieu, Himmel--"
The tiny vampire caught her attention. She glanced back at him, narrowing her eyes. "Quoi? Qu'est-ce que c'est?" She drained the rest of her egg nog in one drink, then set the glass aside. She took the card, opening it and beginning to read it.
Her eyes darted up at Smoke. "La saison de l'amour et du pardon! Bah," she mocked, taking the box from Smoke. "Himmel, go do something useful and get me more egg nog, hm?"
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Post by Himmel on Jan 5, 2010 18:52:24 GMT -5
Himmel grinned and bowed to Veronique. "Ja, meinen Dunkler Oberherr."
He ran off, getting a cup full to the brim of eggnog. Coming up from behind Veronique he swung his arms around shoulders shoving the eggnog up in her face waiting for her to grab the cup.
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Post by Veronique Poulain on Jan 5, 2010 19:02:14 GMT -5
Veronique grabbed the cup from him, smacking him in the face with the other hand. "Speak a language zhat is not stupid," she snapped. She rolled her eyes. Germans.
She took a drink of the egg nog, then set it aside and tore into the box. "Spa coupons!" she announced loudly. She grabbed Himmel by the collar. "You know," she mused, her words beginning to slur, "I would consider taking you with me, but you 'ave been such a 'orrible employee, I might just take someone else with me to zhe spa."
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Post by Himmel on Jan 5, 2010 19:14:30 GMT -5
Himmel nodded seriously. "May God have mercy on them." he said.
He looked at Smoke. "A spa visit huh? That was nice of you. I imagine it takes quite a lot out of you being the root of all evil on earth, does it Vero? You look like you haven't got a good night's sleep in forever. ... Or maybe that's your face." Himmel turned to face Vero.
"And I know your lonely and bitter, but uh let go?"
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