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Hey there, neighbor! It's Henry Oak here with your Secret Snowflake assignment.
Your giftee is Raven. Go ahead and give them something that will make them feel special this winter holiday season!
Your giftee is Raven. Go ahead and give them something that will make them feel special this winter holiday season!
[ Someone is just dropping by with gifts instead of breaking and entering into people's homes.
On the morning of the 25th, Natasha will receive a package from Steve containing a pair of pointe shoes and a box of cookies that are just a tad too dry.
There's an accompanying note:
"Tried to get these as close to the ones I know you like, but the guy said he'd do an exchange if they don't fit.
Merry Christmas Nat.
-Steve" ]
On the morning of the 25th, Natasha will receive a package from Steve containing a pair of pointe shoes and a box of cookies that are just a tad too dry.
There's an accompanying note:
"Tried to get these as close to the ones I know you like, but the guy said he'd do an exchange if they don't fit.
Merry Christmas Nat.
-Steve" ]
[At some point, there's a rapid knocking on her front door, but when she goes to check, there won't be anyone there. Just a box, not wrapped in any sort of paper, and inside is a note in somewhat amateurish calligraphy.]
Natasha Romanoff,
So you're a spy. Or you were. I guess it makes sense, no point in hiding that here, right? Unless you had a reason to spy on someone here. Or something.
Anyway. This "Secret Snowflake" tradition. Not easy to get something for someone you don't know a lot about. But we do have something in common, I think. Spies serve a purpose, and they'll do anything to survive.
Your potential ally,
The Golden Guard
[Included in the box is: a fire starter, a wire saw, a survival knife multi-tool, a first aid kit... and 3 chocolate chip cookies in a plastic bag. He's written on the bag "emergency rations."]
Natasha Romanoff,
So you're a spy. Or you were. I guess it makes sense, no point in hiding that here, right? Unless you had a reason to spy on someone here. Or something.
Anyway. This "Secret Snowflake" tradition. Not easy to get something for someone you don't know a lot about. But we do have something in common, I think. Spies serve a purpose, and they'll do anything to survive.
Your potential ally,
The Golden Guard
[Included in the box is: a fire starter, a wire saw, a survival knife multi-tool, a first aid kit... and 3 chocolate chip cookies in a plastic bag. He's written on the bag "emergency rations."]
[Inside Nat's room there is a dress size box on the bed alongside a bakery box. The bakery box is full of snicker doodle cookies, while the dress size box has a lovely woolen dress in green inside and a new knife with a hand carved wooden handle. There is a note on Nat's pillow.]
Love you sis...glad you're here. Tag you're it.
-Clint
Love you sis...glad you're here. Tag you're it.
-Clint
[ Dropped off for Natasha, the day after Christmas, is a small tin of Christmas cookiesβ specifically vegan Russian tea cakes. Tucked along with it is a note: ]
Thanks for the vegan butter! I thought it was only fair that I use some of it to make some treats for you. Hopefully you got the chance to relax and enjoy the holiday this year.
Happy holidays, from your pal Henry.
Thanks for the vegan butter! I thought it was only fair that I use some of it to make some treats for you. Hopefully you got the chance to relax and enjoy the holiday this year.
Happy holidays, from your pal Henry.
I guess it is.
And I don't know, I mean, you weren't really impressed last time I kissed you.
Let's just forget it happened.
And I don't know, I mean, you weren't really impressed last time I kissed you.
Let's just forget it happened.
Well, I got a chance to respond this time. And we weren't on the run.
[ Can you feel how embarrassed Steve is when he types: ]
Also, you're very attractive, I don't know how to break it to you.
[ Can you feel how embarrassed Steve is when he types: ]
Also, you're very attractive, I don't know how to break it to you.
[Can he tell how amused she is right now?]
Well, the first time was definitely more about survival. And I appreciate that you're more responsive when you have some warning. You've definitely improved since then.
You're not so bad yourself, Steve. You know, with all those muscles and that boyishly charming smile. A girl could do worse.
Well, the first time was definitely more about survival. And I appreciate that you're more responsive when you have some warning. You've definitely improved since then.
You're not so bad yourself, Steve. You know, with all those muscles and that boyishly charming smile. A girl could do worse.
Anyway, guess I just wanted to check that everything's okay between us.
Which, thanks.
[ 3 seconds later: ]
For the confirmation.
Which, thanks.
[ 3 seconds later: ]
For the confirmation.
Hello there, it's Fran!
It seems like you've been having a hard time of it, lately.
I was wondering if you'd like to come have cocoa with me at the Catfe?
It seems like you've been having a hard time of it, lately.
I was wondering if you'd like to come have cocoa with me at the Catfe?
I think you have a very good reason to complain.
But I'm glad you said yes.
I'll see you there in an hour :)
But I'm glad you said yes.
I'll see you there in an hour :)
Well, well, I hear you're picking up strays now.
Speaking of, got your number off your your little pink-haired roommate.
What are the chances I can swing by and borrow a nail file?
Speaking of, got your number off your your little pink-haired roommate.
What are the chances I can swing by and borrow a nail file?
Bocchi's a good kid. Probably needs someone to drag her out of her shell a little.
And believe it or not, I need it to file my nails. Claws. Whatever.
And believe it or not, I need it to file my nails. Claws. Whatever.
100% she would have been eaten by something. Thank you.
No tail. And if one pops up tomorrow, I'm entirely blaming you for giving this place ideas.
But the fangs are kinda cool, those can stay. Minus the times I've bitten my tongue - really painful.
No tail. And if one pops up tomorrow, I'm entirely blaming you for giving this place ideas.
But the fangs are kinda cool, those can stay. Minus the times I've bitten my tongue - really painful.
That's how I found her. Shuddering and shivering as something in the fog came nearer. Turned out to be a Tsuchinoko, but that isn't the point.
Trust me, Thirteen and her lackeys don't need any help from me or any other Star child about how to terrorize us.
No worse than having a set of wings that I'm sure were once on a gigantic swan
Trust me, Thirteen and her lackeys don't need any help from me or any other Star child about how to terrorize us.
No worse than having a set of wings that I'm sure were once on a gigantic swan
Yeah, that sounds about right. Have you heard her play yet? She's awesome.
Is that your transformation? Giant swan wings?
Is that your transformation? Giant swan wings?
Not yet. She's spent most of her time in the room I gave her, trying not to socialize with me and the other two. She's eating though, so that's all that counts.
It's not all, no. When the wings are out, it's like I've climbed out of a pond and my teeth are sharper than before. It reminds me of a tale I used to hear as a girl.
It's not all, no. When the wings are out, it's like I've climbed out of a pond and my teeth are sharper than before. It reminds me of a tale I used to hear as a girl.
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