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FIRST bwahahaha; Christmas Eve delivery

[boundbynaught]

[ Xion receives a cold-pack delivery in a large container packed with ice and chiller packs along the sides. Inside she will find a few smaller containers:

- a pint of sea-salt ice cream (which Arden perfected the recipe for 2 years ago with Sora's help, as a Christmas present to Roxas) plus waffle-cones to eat it out of, if she so chooses
- the same ice cream in 3 sugar-cookie wheelies
- as a small-ish sized ice-cream cake with blondie brownie base and caramel drizzle in the middle with macademia nut crunch layer and a creamy topping.
- Lastly, a smoother blend and a label to distinguish it from the first pint, the same ice-cream but meant for milkshakes or floats. ]

Hey Xion,

I remember my first Christmas 2 years ago. I wasn't expecting a single gift, but several people gave me different things. I was so embarrassed, I ran around for days afterwards giving back things in return. One of the harder parts was even just picking what I wanted to give! It was such a strange experience compared to my old life... but I think it really said a lot about what my life could become here.

I hope your first (?) Christmas here - at least here in Verens I guess - is a time that helps you see all of the possibilities you can have here. Enjoy.

- Arden

NOT HERE

[brokenlight]

[Since Ventus is a frequent visitor in Usagi's place, it hasn't taken him long to know that Xion's staying there, too.

So, one day, she'll find something on her bed.

A wayward finder made out of seashells. It's not the best made, but he did his best!! Next to it is a note:]

Something for you, Xion. Hope you like this.

- Ven.

!!!

[astericus]

[ Upon finding the wayfinder, it takes Xion a moment to really take it in. She picks it up and carefully holds it in her hands, eyes closed at the memories she has- no, that Sora had- of seashell charms. Of her collecting shells, wishing she could make one herself... When she reads the note she's surprised but happy, and it's not long before she finds herself headed over to where she's been told Ven is staying and knocking on his door. ]

Um, Ven? Are you around...?

[brokenlight]

Coming!

[Ventus is staying at Snow White's place, but everyone's out doing one thing or another. Terra and Aqua are on some kind of excursion--'date', his mind likes to supply-- and Snow White and Evie are probably at the bakery.

Opening the door, he looks at Xion in surprise.]

Hey, Xion.

[astericus]

Um, hi! [ Now that Ven's actually answered the door Xion looks a little unsure of exactly how to begin, so instead she takes out the seashell wayfinder carefully and holds it out. ]

Ven... did you really make this? For me? [ She jumps right into it, then. ]

misfire; voice

[linearcrash]

Hey, want to go get a bite to eat? I still don't know where the hell anything is.

[ The voice starts off gruff, but softens up with embarrassment with the second part. He's good at this. ]

voice;

[astericus]

Uhhh, food?

[ Food sounds great actually? But... Alright, she's a little confused, because she's reasonably sure that she doesn't recognize this voice or anything. But unfortunately for Xion, since she's arrived here she's been mistaken for other people extremely often, so her next response comes with the resigned air of someone who's Been Through This Before. ]

I'm sorry, whoever you think I am- I'm not.

voice;

[linearcrash]

Yeah, the stuff that goes in your mouth and-

[ Oh. Whoops. This again. ]

Who the hell is it this time?

[ Despite the curse, there's no actual negativity or annoyance in his voice. ]

voice;

[astericus]

[ There's the sound of her letting out a breath of air. ]

I know what food is, I just meant- never mind.

[ She sighs; she really ought to be used to this by now. At least he doesn't sound annoyed to have contacted her on accident. ]

My name is Xion, not- well, whoever you thought I was. I'm sorry, I don't know who you are.

Voice;

[innermonologues]

[ Please don't be alarmed by the few deep breaths. ]

Xion....? Are you here?

Voice;

[astericus]

[ Xion is, unfortunately, a little on edge currently so she almost is alarmed by the deep breaths, but-

Oh, it's Squall. ]

Squall? ...Yeah, I'm here.

Are... are you alright?

Voice;

[innermonologues]

[ oh thank hyne..! For the first time in a few days Squall actually sounds relieved for a moment.]

I'm fine. Sorry I just... needed to make sure you were here. And okay. But it sounds like you are so good.

Voice;

[astericus]

I'm still here.

[ Although she sounds a little unsure, as though waiting for something to prove her wrong or change that. ]

I'm glad you are, too. This is... it's about Sora, right?

May 2; voice

[oathkeeper]

[It's early in the morning when this message comes through. Surely more early than anyone would ever expect Sora to be awake. He pokes gently at a new connection between them like he's trying to politely prod the other to answer. There's a flicker of uncertainty, chilly, like morning rain.]

Are you... still there, Xion? Are you awake?

[It's quiet. And Sora's voice is a little tired and congested. Like he has a stuffed up nose and just woke up.]

[Text]

[innermonologues]

I'd like to talk. When you aren't busy.

If you wouldn't mind that is...

[Text]

[astericus]

We can talk. I'm not busy. [ She doesn't... say anything about minding, but probably she assumes that's implied by her answering. ]

[Text]

[innermonologues]

Where are you...? I can come to you if you'd like?

[Text]

[astericus]

I'm at home- I live with Usagi.

You know where that is, right?

Voice

[rekindled_flame]

[Around midway through the month, Xion will get a gentle mental prod from a familiar voice, one that is laced with an undertone of guilt, regret, and mild apprehension.]

Hey... Xion?

Voice

[astericus]

[ Xion shouldn't be surprised to hear from Lea, but it still sends an odd and confusing flurry of feelings through her that she needs a moment to push through.

She wasn't really mad at anyone else that she's argued with, last month. So, she shouldn't be mad at Lea either- and she wasn't. Not really. But... she'd known him so much longer- he was one of her best friends. Was that it?

She tries not to wait too long to answer back. ]

Lea. How're you feeling?

Re: Voice

[rekindled_flame]

[There's both surprise and relief when she responds, but it's quickly smothered under that guilt and regret from earlier.]

Ah, good. Better, at least.

How're... you doing?

Voice

[astericus]

I'm okay. [ That answer comes quickly, too- almost too quickly. It had been a... rough month for Xion, among many others, and although things are starting to look up... ]

I'm glad you're doing... better, though. [ She pauses, bites her lip. ]

Do you... remember? Last month, I mean.

Box of Cookies delivered [Mid-Sept]

[boundbynaught]

A brief but sincere note tops the box:

From Arden & Naminé,
We were thinking of you, so please enjoy these cookies, since you're one of our friends.

Inside is two of each variety of cookie, some more pristinely decorated than others, but all sugar cookies with roughly the same flavor of frosting on all of them, differentiated only by shape and decoration:
- Tropical Beach themed
- As-Seen-From-Above Flowers or From-The-Side Flowers
- Hearts with a Floral Motif or More Abstract Patterned Hearts
- Brightly Colored Cupcake or Classier Colored Circles
- Simple Sprinkles

12/25

[seasaltkeys]

[Xion receives a few books from one of Roxas's favourite series, as well as a carved ornament that looks like a key.]

Merry Christmas

[astericus]

[ xion will get to work reading them! and will likely send roxas a lot of messages with questions or thoughts.

sorry, buddy.

the key will go in her room, by the carved duck of his she has. ]