chikaidestroyer | ∞ 90: Snowy springs [action]

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∞ 90: Snowy springs [action]

[Takes place on the 28th.

Part of him is still surprised he made the suggestion a few days ago. If he tried to look for excuses, he could think of many -- the season, the new arrival of an ocean, the constant talk about holidays and good cheer. But whatever the reason, he had suggested to his housemates that they take their gift exchanging to an admittedly strange location: the mountain hot springs. And they had all agreed to it.

So in the early morning, he can be found in the clothing store looking for ... a pair of slippers. By noon, he will be on the way to the rec center to try out the teleporter and scope out the mountain hot springs for the first time.

And by mid-afternoon, he will be up in the mountains with his brother and Raine. Belatedly celebrating a holiday they don't know. Perhaps even celebrating the plaza fountain returning to normal after being shifted to resemble Bil for four days.]

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[He nods in approval as Raine tries on the scarf, smiling faintly as he waits patiently.] It looks nice.

... Thank you. [It really is a lovely gift. Though if he keeps that up she'll start blushing. If she isn't already.

... Maybe it's just time to return the favor. Raine holds up a finger, and moves over to her bag. It doesn't take long for her to retrieve the gift inside. Hers wasn't wrapped the conventional way, either, though when she turns back around to hand it to Albert, it seems to be in a simple wine-red colored velvet pouch, tied at the top with gold ribbon.]

[He tilts his head slightly when Raine holds up her finger, falling silent while he waits for her to return. He lifts a single brow at the sight of the pouch, taking it carefully into his hands before glancing at her.

His expression is somewhere between amused and curious as he pulls one strand of the ribbon to unravel it.]

[The first thing he'll find are a pair of black gloves.

... Because he can't have enough pairs, the way he goes through them. One of the gloves seems to have something hidden inside of it. The actual present, of course. Circular in shape, with a long chain. No engraving or embellishments; it's smooth, and thus up to him.

At least on the outside. The inside, should he go as far as to open it, will reveal that the gift is that of a silver pocket watch. On one side is the clock face. On the other side is room for a couple of pictures, if he chooses. Small ones.]

[His lips curl into a wry smile at the sight of the gloves, though his brow twitches when he notices one of the gloves is heavier than the other. He turns it over, the silver object and chain landing on the pouch still in hand. A deft flick of a finger opens it, showing the face of the pocket watch.]

...This is beautiful.

... I'm glad you think so. I thought of you as soon as I saw it.

[Albert takes a moment to give the gloves a closer look, nodding at them before slipping them back into the pouch. The pouch goes into one of his pockets while he gives the pocket watch and chain a better inspection.] I'll have to look for silver polish now.

Silver polish... and some pictures, perhaps. I don't think that either would be too hard to find.

Pictures. [He looks at the blank spot opposite of the watch face, then shuts the watch. Hn.] I will give it some thought. Thank you, Raine. [He looks at the length of chain and the small clasp, testing it before attaching it to the lip of his right pocket.]

You're welcome, Albert. [She smiles warmly again as she watches him adjust it.] I'm glad we came up here. It really has been quite nice.

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