genessia | Action (Dec 24th & 25th)

(Christmas Eve - Open to All)

[Anastasia still looks hale and whole wearing a comfy reindeer-girl dress while her Nidoking, wearing a fake, bushy beard and Santa hat while they travel the different cities carrying different gifts. Yeah, it's not like she has to act her age all the time, right? 18 is the new 10.

She only stops momentarily to see of she has everything.]

Let's see... I already dropped off Trunks's gift. Saving Soma's for last... So... Rose, Remilia, Mavis, Bulma, Mai, the guy with the Lucario, I forgot his name...

[Speaking of forgetting, Anastasia glanced behind her Pokemon to see someone approaching. They are in the middle of the sidewalk.]

Oops. Over here, Nido. We need to get out of the way. Our apologies, mon amie.

(Christmas Day - Action for Soma)

[On Christmas morning, Anastasia was dressed far more casually while she cooks up a delicious meal for herself and Soma, and some extras for Trunks's family down the hall. On the counter was a little wrapped box, with the tag "To: Soma, From: Anya."

Speaking of a certain derpire...]

Ah, Soma... Good morning, and merry Christmas. I... I got you something.

[While she moves to bring the gift to Soma, she inadvertently stoppsd under a weird sprig of a plant over the archway dividing the kitchen and living room.]

(OTA Christmas Day Wild Card Action)

[A knock at the door to Anastasia's apartment. Who is at the door? Are you at the door? Anastasia comes to the door to open the door.]

Yes, hello?

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[For his part, right now, Soma is wearing black lounge pants and a black T-shirt. His usual sleepwear, at least since moving here. He's not carrying anything, but there is a slight bulge in one of his pockets, suspiciously angular. He smiles blearily at her, then notices where she's standing.]

Morning, Anya, and Merry Christmas to you, too. Um... I apologize for this in advance. It's traditional.

[And then he's stepping in even closer. There's a very clear blush on his cheeks, as he leans in. They made their official, personal declaration of 'something more than friendship' some time ago, but... nothing had really come of it, other than the odd bit of more personal contact. Leaning on one another on the couch a couple times.

This was... a little more than that. A kiss. Not on the cheek, either - directly on the lips. No tongue involved, though.]

[Indeed, their relationship had been very casual with minor fluctuations, like this moment.

She began to blush when he got closer.]

Eh? What's tradition-!!!

[Now her mind is swimming in confusion as his lips met hers. She drops her gift to Soma as she holds on to him for that eternal second until it breaks.

Her heart twirls in joy while she tries to tries to regain her composure. This is okay, right? She is 18 years old now thanks to the dream docks.]

Oh... That is... Some tradition~ ...Oh! Um... [She quickly snatches up the gift for Soma and holds it out for him.]

M-Merry Christmas! Please accept it.

[It's a box containing a custom heart-shaped key. Can you guess the significance, Soma?]

[Backing up a half step, he points up at the mistletoe.] Anyone standing under that is supposed to get a kiss. It's called mistletoe. I don't know the reasons behind the tradition - just that it's... there.

[That familiar awkward neck rub. He pulls the box out of his pocket to offer her in return. It's a horse head-shaped whistle. And yes - with a deepening blush and a sheepish smile, he can indeed guess the significance.] Om... Thank... thank you. It's beautiful, and I'll keep it near my heart. Don't use the whistle inside - you'll understand why, the first time you use it.

Ah... That's a nice tradition.
[You're not half bad at it either, Soma.]

Yes, please take care of it. It's the... The key to my heart. I can't think of anyone more deserving of it than you.

[Then she gets her gift. A whistle to summon a Nightmare. Her own Nightmare. She holds it against her heart for a moment.]

I'll take good care of her. We should make time to meet her, don't you think?

After we eat, I think. I don't know what all you've cooked, but it smells wonderful.

[He smiles, more fully now than before.] Besides that... you already know her. You've met her many times before, after all, and she prefers you over me.

I think it's also tradition to have a "Christmas turkey?" Also, some extra cookies to pass around.

[It takes her a moment to go over what he told her, then it just hits her. She looks at the whistle, then to Soma.]

...This is your Nightmare? Can J really have her? I mean... Don't I need a power like yours to summon her?

I don't know about a turkey, but back home in Japan, it was more traditional to have a specific type of takeout food - fried chicken from a specific restaurant. I always kind of wondered about that, honestly...

[He smiles at her, just a touch smugly.]

I've learned a few things, since coming here. I can bind some of the powers I have to objects so that others can use them - and this was my first really successful one. Merry Christmas, Anya.

[Her first thoughts are, "Where's the heart in that?" But she isn't one to question the traditions of others.

She holds the whistle close to her heart once more as she gazes at Soma and comes in for a hug.]

Thank you. Merry Christmas, Soma.

[ That dress was a an interesting combination with that beard. ...That ans she never saw Ana in a dress like that. ]

My... Are you warm enough in that?

[Remilia! Anastasia was just thinking about her.]

Ah, Remilia~ Yes, I'm well. My people are at their strongest in the cold weather.

Oh, just a moment. I have something for you. Well, "made."

[NidoSanta opens up the large bag for Anastasia to reach in and find that specific gift. She needs to a moment to find it.]

[ She waits patiently, the small vampire giving the bag a curious look. ]

Here we are! Ta~da!

[It was a generous sized tin of sweets. Bat-shaped cookies. Why, Ana. Why.]

I didn't know what to get you, Remilia, so I baked cookies for you and your family to share.

[ Well, that got a little smile out of Remilia. ]

Ah, Sakuya does tell me I'm hard to get gifts for. [ She had, of course, a present for Ana. A broach. ] Here, Ana.

I hope you all like them.

[The appearance of the broach was a surprise. Anastasia wasn't expecting anything, but she gingerly accepts it, examining it and appreciating its luster.]

It's pretty. Thank you, Remilia! Are... Are you certain it's okay for me to have it?

It's fine. I've got a necklace for Satori, ear rings for the other girls I know.

I'll take care good for it. Thank you, Remilia.

[Her Nidoking lets out a low growl. Is it bored? Or jealous?]

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