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🎁 delivery, 12/24

[kobes]

[The gift comes wrapped meticulously in paper that, while not strictly holiday-themed is nevertheless very appropriate, considering who it’s from. The gift is inside, nestled in pale blue tissue paper:

An assortment of candied fruit, nuts and chocolates from the faire, for those of his friends who actually eat. For those who don’t, this portion of the gift is replaced with a simple calendar.

For Tim, a watch with a leather band, to match Hawk’s. On the inside of the band, in that same scalloping font: H.F. Additionally, there’s an only-slightly-tacky rosary.

The note, on thick, cream-colored card stock, is in a somewhat wobbly, but earnest hand:]

Tim -

Don’t worry, I know you have to get it properly blessed in order to use it – I think there might be exceptions made if you’re trapped in a house with no access to a church, though? Let me know if there’s anything in the Bible about that.

I wouldn’t want to be trapped with anyone else, though, as embarrassing as that may sound. I can’t imagine this place without you – I don’t think I would’ve survived. If we ever escape and go home, I hope we remember. I hope you can bring these things along and remember me, sometime. Remember that I’m proud of you, and I love you. Remember how brave I can see you being. Remember that you’re worthy of happiness and safety and love. Okay?

Merry Christmas.
-Koby

P.S. Also please tell me if it’s in bad taste to give couple-y gifts – I’m still learning all the Christmas rules. :)