Happy Holidays

== Rose ==
RBDECEPTICON17: 
-Rose had been about to exit her quarters, in order to take a walk around The
Society, have a look and see what everyone else was doing, since it was
Christmas Day: her favourite time of the year...but her boot covered foot
suddenly fit something...something on the floor in front of her door-
What on earth is-?
-She muttered as she quickly pushed past the little pain in her foot, looking
down to see what had stopped her...and her eyes suddenly widened in pure
surprise and joy at what she saw, covering her mouth with both hands-
A present? Someone got me...a present?
-She questioned in pure disbelief and shock at the sight of the beautiful box
on the floor-
Ms Elaina Hyde:
 *Elaina stopped at
the beginning of the hallway. Someone noticed! She leaned against the wall,
watching and smiling*
RBDECEPTICON17:
 -A smile was
visibly hidden behind her hands, the blonde on the verge of crying, before she
slowly picked the present up with both hands as she carefully and quietly
examined it-
-That smile on her face-
-It was the brightest and widest smile, that she had ever worn in her life,
atleast out of the ones that she could remember, before she looked this way and
that...she muttered something and then returned back into her quarters, closing
the doors behind her form-
Thank you...
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  *Elaina grinned.
She felt really good. She made Rose really happy, and she hadn't even opened
it! She hoped she would like it...*
RBDECEPTICON17:
  -She strolled back over to her desk,
a skip in her step and that smile still on her pretty face, even as Rose sat
down in her comfy and warm chair, placing the present onto her desk-
-The blonde stared down at it....she was shaking all over in excitement-
Just open it, Rose...no need to worry....no need to panic -She thought to
herself, wiping away her tears, just as she noticed a tag attached to the
box...that will tell her who gave her it-
-She gulps and with her left hand...the sexologist turns it over and stares at
it-
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  *The tag had a
small note on it*
Rose
I'm sorry, I'm not sure what you do, I just know these might be handy.
Secret Santa <3
RBDECEPTICON17:
  -Rose couldn't stop
herself, from letting small tears run down her face, her heart skipping a beat
as she stared at the tag, reading the words over and over again in her head-
I...have a...secret santa? -She thought in pure surprise-
Ms Elaina Hyde:  
*Elaina walked over to the door, listening for her reactions*
== Brian ==
triman95:
 Waking up from his sleep and rushing
out the door of his room to get started on his daily chores for keeping the
place maintain for winter, Brian tripped over a small package outside of
his room. A swear word can be heard
at first as he would rub his head, but then he noticed the gift he tricked
over. Sitting there down on the ground he grabs the package and reads the tag,
opening it without a second thought.
Upon seeing what
was inside, a warm smile would come across Brian's face. Pulling out a scarf
and holding it up. The scarf is easily the newest and nicest thing he probably
owns now compare to the old clothing he has.
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  *the tag read*
Brian
I don't know you very well but I asked around and figured out what you would
want.
Secret santa <3
triman95:
  Brian chuckles a
little as he reads the tag. "Well secret Santa, you just made this man's
day," he said as he warps the scarf around, "At least now the work
outside wont be as bad."
Ms Elaina Hyde:  
*she grinned*
== Luna ==
Red:
  *luna heard a shuffle so she got her
invention on got dressed and picked up the present.*
*when she opened it it was spare parts a bag for parts and a hood! luna
dissapeaed in her room then u heard a squeal! IT WAS AN INFINITE BAG FOR SPARE
PARTS!!!*
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  *Elaina smiled
happily*
Red:
  *then she poked her
head out the door and saw elaina.*
where did u get this?!?!?!?!?!? and also i know u r the secret santa its too
obvious. im luna.
== Mz. Hyde ==
Mz.Hyde:
  *The sun's radiant
beams shined in an array of colors through the stained glass ceiling of Mz.
Hyde's room. Usually, she would awaken at the rays hitting her face, beginning
her morning routine to start the day, but today the bed was empty, because Mz.
Hyde was not in her room...She was hanging off the roof tangled in Christmas
lights. She fell asleep trying to make everything perfect for Santa's
arrival."
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  *Elaina walked down
the halls, sighing*
Mz.Hyde:
  *As Elaina strides
down the hall, she keeps hearing a steady thumping sound on a window.*
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  *she looked up,
frowning*
Mz.Hyde:
  *There's something
green blocking the window.*
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  What...?
Mz.Hyde:
  *The solid green
mass keeps blinking in an array of colors. There's enough room to open the
window though.*
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  *she opened the
window* hello?
Mz.Hyde:
  *She sees Mz. Hyde
hanging from the roof, lights around her arms and legs. * 
Zzzzzzzzzzz...
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  Mz. Hyde! Wake up!
Mz.Hyde:
  *Mz. Hyde wakes up
startled.*
Wha-! Where am I?! How'd I get here?!
*She panics a little, twisting about it the lights before noticing Elaina.*
Oh! Hey Elaina!
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  Why are you up
there?
Mz.Hyde:
  I'm decorating the
roof for Santa's landing!!
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  Um... too late...
Mz.Hyde:
  What do you
mean....?! 
*She finally notices that it's daylight.*
Oh NO! NO! I wasn't done!! Did he come?! Did he come?! There are kids here this
year!! He-he HAD to come!!!
*She is squirming uncontrollably in the lights.*
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  Mz. Hyde, it's
okay! He came! *she giggled* calm down! Santa always comes.
Mz.Hyde:
  Oh thank
God!! 
*She stops squirming, but the inertia is causing her body to twirl.*
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  *giggles again*
need help?
Mz.Hyde:
  Yeah..... I can't
move...
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  Uh, okay...
Mz.Hyde:
  Please help.
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  *she reached out
and tried to pull the lights to her*
Mz.Hyde:
  *Mz. Hyde grabs
hold of the windowsill when she's close enough.* 
Just a little more...
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  *grabs her hand and
pulls her in*
Mz.Hyde:
  Thank you!!
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  Yeah, sure!
Mz.Hyde:
  Now, try pulling
the lights off. Give it a good tug!
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  *she did as she was
told*
Mz.Hyde:
  *Elaina tugged the
lights hard enough to make Mz. Hyde's body spin around like a child's spinning
top. After a moment, the lights were gone and Mz. Hyde was gripping her head to
try to get the world to stop spinning.* T-thank you Elaina!
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  Woah! *she watched
her nervously, then giggled* any time!
Mz.Hyde:
  Someone did leave
the big man a snack by the main fireplace where the tree is right?
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  Yeah!
Mz.Hyde:
  Awesome!
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  Okay... uh...
Mz.Hyde:
  Is breakfast ready
yet?!
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  Uh... no.
Mz.Hyde:
  Aw man! Well, I
guess I'll wait by the fire!
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  Okay!
Mz.Hyde:
  Did he bring you
what you wanted?
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  Yeah!
Mz.Hyde:
  What'd ya get?!
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  A cape~
Mz.Hyde:
  Oooooo!~ What kind?
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  Like Hyde's!
Mz.Hyde:
  Oh ho ho! With
holes and everything?!
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  Yeah!!
Mz.Hyde:
  Nice!~ I wonder
what he got me?
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  Yeah?
Mz.Hyde:
  But I don't have
time to see what I got.
== Lizzy ==
Miss-Dreamerkat:
  Lizzy walked out of her room having
slept on the floor on her mat. She had felt horrible since yesterday and she
had come to a conclusion. No more facade. She looked down at the gift when her
foot kicked it. She blinked. "What's this?" She asked. "A box
someone left at my door? Better go find who it belongs to" She said
picking it up and started to walk down the hall, she saw more and more boxes
and grew confused. "What are these?" She asked looking at hers.
(Lizzy has never gotten a gift before in her life)
Dreamer opened the
door yawning when she saw a gift. "Hmm? What's this?" She asked
picking it up. "A gift?"
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  *Elaina walked down
the halls, noticing Dreamer and standing off to the side*
Miss-Dreamerkat:
  Lizzy kept going on
trying to find who it belonged to when she saw Elaina. "Do you know who
this belongs to?" She asked her.
Dreamer looked up. "YOu never got a gift before in your life?!?"
"What's a gift?" Lizzy asked.
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  I think it's for
you!
Miss-Dreamerkat:
  "Why?"
Lizzy asked cocking her head. 
Dreamer sighed. "Elaina explain it" Dreamer turned and opened hers
and smiled. Inside it was a new shawl that was warm and not torn. She looked at
the tag.
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  What? Okay... if
someone is you're friend they'll give you something to keep...
Miss-Dreamerkat:
  "Really?"
Lizzy asked.
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  Mhm!
Miss-Dreamerkat:
  "This is for
me?" Lizzy asked for clarification.
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  Yeah!
Miss-Dreamerkat:
  Lizzy shifted one arm to be under the
package supporting it and she opened it with the other. She was curious and
Dreamer had taken off her old shawl and but on her new one. She then read the
tag on the box.
Lizzy opened the
gift and looked shocked. Inside was what appeared to be a satchel and a coat. A
new one, a trench coat that was light brown. Lizzy had tears in her eyes as she
pulled both items out.
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  *she smiled wide*
Miss-Dreamerkat:
  Dreamer smiled at Elaina thinking,
'Your bad at hiding secret santa' She thought.
Lizzy put on the
coat and satchel. "Who would do this for me?" She asked herself out
loud.
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  Someone who really
likes you...
Miss-Dreamerkat:
  Lizzy smiled as she
looked at Elaina.
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  *grins* merry
Christmas!
Miss-Dreamerkat:
  "Christmas?"
Lizzy asked cocking her head.
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  You don't-?!
Miss-Dreamerkat:
  "I didn't
celebrate Christmas" Lizzy said.
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  That's awful!
Miss-Dreamerkat:
  "Really?"
Lizzy said.
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  Christmas is a time
to be with the people you really love and care about...
Miss-Dreamerkat:
  Lizzy looked down
quietly. She had rarely spent any holiday with her family.
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  Lizzy?
Miss-Dreamerkat:
  "yes?"
Lizzy asked looking up.
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  Are you okay?
Miss-Dreamerkat:
  "I'm
fine" Lizzy said.
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  Okay...
Miss-Dreamerkat:
  Lizzy nodded
== Mattias ==
DeathMurder_JH: •  
(Okay, okay, okay! First let's get
some basics straight. Michael is no longer the immortal, evil annoying. He is
trying to reconcile with everyone. Then if they hit him he will bleed and if
they try to kill him he will die. But please do not do this. Mattias has a
sister. Yes, it's a long story, her name is Emilly and she was Michael's
fiancée. Velius and Mattias? I have nothing to say about it, but yes, they love
each other. Ophelia? Completely quiet and in her own little world, but she
loves the Society and all who live in it. You want to say something about
Mattius, Mysterious Gamer?! Hey, Hyde without Jekyll, can you lower Mattias's
age to 30 and mention that he has a sister eleven years younger than him? Thank
you! And lastly... I love Christmas!! Gifts, fascinating soundtrack, colors,
sparkles and food! It does not snow here, so our Santa Claus is probably going
to be a party Santa, wearing beach clothes, sunglasses and a glass of Tequila.
Detail: I can only imagine Ophelia in a polka-dot dress, Michael with a striped
scarf and a hat and Mattias with a reindeer hat and a scarf with Christmas designs!)
It was snowing outside and Mattias
was preparing the presents to take to his sick patients, as he does every year.
He wore a striped sweater, a scarf, and opened the door with difficulty and
many boxes in his hand. He stopped abruptly when he saw a... Present? He set
the box on the floor and looked at the present curiously. "That is a
trap?" He murmured, unaccustomed to earning gifts. He looked around and
stared at the packaging for a few minutes. Mattias would probably like of new
glasses, a scarf or a pudding.
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  *There was a tag on
it, saying how his secret santa didn't know him well but hoped he liked his
gift*
DeathMurder_JH:
  Mattias looked
around curiously and fascinated. He slowly took the present and looked at all
the sides. "Ah, that really is a gift!" He smiled contentedly and
carried him inside.
DeathMurder_JH:
  Mattias entered his
room, closed the door and went to open his present. 
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  *Elaina snuck to
the door to hear his reaction*
DeathMurder_JH:
  Mattias opened the
present contentedly, like a child who won a candy. He smiled as he removed the
colored ribbon and pulled out a pair of new glasses and a scarf. He was very
pleased. His old glasses were destroyed and he had no scarf. He put on the new glasses
and said to himself, "I need to thank, whoever gave me this!"
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  *elaina grinned and
ran off*
DeathMurder_JH:
  Mattias opened the door
and walked down the hallways in search of something. Maybe Ophelia? Michael?
Maybe Velius? Who would have given that gift to him? He walked quickly, willing
to find.
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  *she ran out of sight
and walked like nothing happened*
DeathMurder_JH:
  Mattias was walking
the Society in search of a clue or something suspicious. He was having fun.
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  *Elaina stood in
the kitchen, eating a sammitch*
DeathMurder_JH:
  Mattias walked to
the kitchen and looked at Elaina curiously. "Miss, excuse me. Did you see
anything suspicious around here?"
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  Huh...? *she looked
at him* what do you mean?
DeathMurder_JH:
  He adjusted his new
glasses and smiled. "I don't know how to explain to you, but... I feel
like someone is giving presents." He said looking at her.
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  Really? I saw
presents outside everyone's room..
DeathMurder_JH:
  Mattias looked
confused and surprised. "Well, then... Thank you, Miss." Mattias made
a courteous gesture and left. "If you see something different or unusual,
let me know!" He shouted as he went out.
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  I will!
DeathMurder_JH:
  "Hey hey
hey..." Mattias turned around and adjusted his glasses. "What are you
eating?!" He asked, looking at her curiously.
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  *she blinked* a...
cookie...?
DeathMurder_JH:
  "Ah!" He
let out a cheerful expression. "Cookies! Forgive me for interrupting you
miss, but I would like to know one more thing: Did you do something for
Christmas? Like a fruitcake or gingerbread cookie? If you want, I can help
you!" Mattias was very happy. Christmas was her favorite time of year.
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  No, I don't do much
for Christmas...
DeathMurder_JH:
  "Oh."
Mattias made a sad face. "That's a sad, but can I get some cookies to take
to my patients in the psychiatric hospital? I think they would be very happy if
they realized that there is kindness in the world." He looked at Elaina
with a worried, tiresome expression.
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  Sure! Take some
cookies! *smiles*
DeathMurder_JH:
  "Thank you
Miss!" Mattias took some cookies and put them in a box. "See you
later and Merry Christmas!" Mattias straightened his glasses and smiled.
He picked up his box of presents and cookies and walked out of the Society.
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  Merry Christmas!~
== Catt ==
Catt Hatter:
 If you don't want
to come, I won't make you. *Catt's voice sounded from behind the storeroom
door.* But I'm not about to miss out on Christmas Breakfast just because you're
shy!
I'm not shy! *Sozo retorted as Catt turned the knob.* I
just don't like crowds, too much could happen.
That's kinda the point of gatherings dude. *As she turned to leave the room,
Sozo caught her by the arm, successfully saving her from stepping on two
brightly wrapped packages sitting on the floor.*
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  *Elaina was
checking to see if anyone was out and looking at their gift...*
Catt Hatter:
  *Peaking around the
corner she saw Catt and Sozo standing just outside their door, examining their
presents.*
Who do you suppose left these? *Catt wondered, reading the label.*
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  Catt,
Hi! I hope you like this!
Secret santa <3
Sozo,
I'm sorry, I don't know you well, but I asked around. Hopefully this is good!
Secret santa <3
Catt Hatter:
  Well, whoever it
is, seems to think I needed a hat. *Sozo said, pulling a wool hat
out of his box. It was mostly black with a few rows of repeating diamonds along
the middle, with the center one being hot pink. He turned it over in his hand,
feeling the soft material between his fingers.*
It is winter after all, *Catt eagerly tore into her package, and stared
delightedly as the garment unfolded to hang, almost as long as she was tall,
from her hand. She smiled brighter than either of them had ever seen before.*
It's beautiful!
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  *Elaina grinned,
happy that she made them so happy.*
Catt Hatter:
  Beautiful? *Sozo asked
skeptically, pulling the hat over his head. It just covered the top of his
slightly pointed ears, and admittedly messy hair.*
Shush you! Since when have you understood fashion?
Never.
Me neither, but I like it anyway! *So saying she threw her present around her
shoulders, and sprinted down the hallway the tawny trench coat flapping behind
her.*
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  *Elaina covered her
mouth and giggled. This secret part of "secret
santa" was killing her.*
Catt Hatter:
  *Reaching the far
end of the hall, Catt spun, letting the coat flare out around her before
sprinting back towards Sozo, and Elaina.*
*Sozo rolled his eyes and packed up the discarded wrapping paper as Catt shot
past.*
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  *she grinned,
watching*
Catt Hatter:
  *Catt caught sight
of Elaina as she passed the corner and suddenly stopped, looking very
embarrassed.*
Oh, uh, h-hi Elaina! Merry Christmas!
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  Hi, Catt! That's an
awesome coat, where'd you get it from?
Catt Hatter:
  I, um. S-santa? A
secret santa left it outside my door, I nearly stepped on it!
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  That's awesome!
Catt Hatter:
  Yeah! Heh. What did
you get? *Catt asked, letting the coat hang around her shoulders.*
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  Oh, uh... I got...
a cape. *smiles*
Catt Hatter:
  *Catt raised an eyebrow, was Elaina
lying? Even if she was, this was Christmas. A time to be happy and celebrate
with close friends and family!*
That's nice, is that it?
Catt Hatter:
  Oh, I meant is it
the one you're wearing right now. But besides that, *she interrupted herself,
shaking her head.* You really should get more than one present! Come on!
*She took off her hatt and held it out for Elaina to climb into.* I'm sure we
can find just the right thing for you!
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  *she shook her
head* I'm not wearing it. *she blinked and looked at the hatt* what...?
Catt Hatter:
  Climb inside. *She
said looking at Elaina expectantly.* There's room, don't worry.
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  Oh... um... *she
climbed inside*
Catt Hatter:
  *The world tilted
as Elaina's head passed the threshold and she nearly fell over. Inside there
was complete blackness and dead air, the light from the entrance barely let her
see more than her own limbs.*
You okay in there? *Catt's voice called through the opening in the floor.*
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  *she yelped and
frowned, looking around* w... what...?
Catt Hatter:
  Oh right, you've
never been in there before, have you? Sorry. *Catt apologised.* I'll explain
more once I've turned on some light. Would you mind scooting a bit away from
the hole? I don't want to step on you in the dark.
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  Okay... *she
stepped back*
Catt Hatter: 
*Catt carried the Hatt to a corner where it wouldn't be in the way, before
climbing inside herself. Outside, the Hatt appeared to swallow her on it's way
to the floor.*
Great! Now let's get some light in here, shall we? *There was the sound of
footsteps, and a slight thump as Catt walked into the table. Some metal
clinking sounds, and a propane lantern sprang to life. The white light shone on
three bookcases, and a display cabinet made of oak that stood around the table
and armchair. Darkness stretched beyond the almost cozy circle.*
What do you think?
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  *she shut her eyes,
then opened them* woah... that's awesome!
Catt Hatter:
  Hee-hee, thank you!
Now, *she walked over to the display cabinet and pulled a black, rubber looking
flashlight out of the top drawer. She clicked it on and held out her hand to
help Elaina up.* Let's go find you a present!
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  *she took Catt's
hand* I'm excited!
Catt Hatter:
  Me too! *She
squeezed Elaina's hand.* Let's go!
*Catt lead the way past the little ring of furniture, into the darkness beyond.
After a short time, Elaina noticed they were surrounded by piles and stacks and
mounds of all sorts of things.*
Let me know if you see anything you like!
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  Woah... um...
this...
Catt Hatter:
  Yes? *Catt turned
to look at her, careful to keep the flashlight beam out of her eyes.*
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  I don't know what
to pick!
Catt Hatter:
  That's okay, take your time. *Catt
smiled, handing her the flashlight.* We're not in a rush.
Ms Elaina Hyde:
 *she looked around,
trying to see in the piles without sending them crashing on her*
Catt Hatter:
 You have anything
particular in mind that you'd like?
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  Nope...
Catt Hatter:
  Ah well, *She
shrugged,* I'm sure there'll be something that catches your eye. There's a lot
of cool stuff here! *So saying, she picked up an antique top which she set to
spinning on the oddly level floor. It whistled as the plunger sprouted back out
the top and she pressed it again, making the top spin faster. She smiled in the
near darkness.*
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  Woah... that's
cool! Umm... *she picked up a stuffed elephant and grinned* I like this...
Catt Hatter:
  Nice choice! *Catt
picked up the top and replaced it on one of the piles.* See anything else you
like, or is that all?
Ms Elaina Hyde:
 Um... I guess
that's it...?
Catt Hatter:
  Okay. If you're
sure that's all you want we should get back. *She pointed towards the way they
had come. Off in the distance they could just see the light from the propane
lantern shining past the bookcass. Had they really tracked that far?*
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  Oh, um... sure...
yeah, that's cool! *she hugged the elephant.*
Catt Hatter:
  After you. *Catt
bowed and held her arm out towards the entrance.* Y'know, since you've got the
flashlight.
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  Right. *she led the
way*
Catt Hatter:
  *They talked on the
way back, it seemed to take substantially longer to get there than it did
walking out.* So what made you pick the elephant?
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  I like elephants
and stuffed animals...
Catt Hatter:
  That's cute! *Catt
stepped over an acoustic guitar that lay across their path.* Are elephants your
favourite animal?
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  *she shrugged,
almost stepping on a wooden block* I dunno...
Catt Hatter:
  Don't know your
favourite? That's okay, me neither.
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  There are so many
cool ones...
Catt Hatter:
  There really are,
like peacocks and geckos! *They stepped around a pile of what looked like
mismatched shoes, some of which were small enough to fit an infant.* Then
there's the fuzzy ones too!
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  Cheetahs!
Catt Hatter:
  Yeah! They're so
fast! *She looked off into the blackness that chased the flashlight beam like
rain after clouds.* You ever wonder what it would be like to ride one?
Ms Elaina Hyde:
 I do... although I
don't know if it could carry someone...
Catt Hatter:
 Probably not a full
sized person, but maybe a small one. Oh! Or maybe if it were a giant cheetah!
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  *elaina grinned*
yah! Giant cheetah!
== Helen and Elaina ==
Helen Jekyll:
  *Helen sat on her
bed, her face in her hands as a debate raged within her. Christmas was a time
to be with friends and family, but... would that be worth putting everyone in
danger? Her thoughts were interrupted when a soft mewl came from outside her
door, followed by the sounds of paws on cardboard. She stood and went to the
door, opening it slowly and her eyes widening at the sight of a box outside her
door. Another mewl came from inside as she reached to read the note on it.*
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  *Elaina stood a few
doors down, watching and grinning.*
Helen,
You'll probably figure it out yourself, if I don't just give in and hug you.
You know me, so...
Secret Santa <3
Helen Jekyll:  
*Helen tucked the
note in her pocket and bent down, chewing on her lip. She had a pretty good
idea of who would have done this... Pushing aside the thoughts, she allowed
herself a smile as she opened the box, gasping softly as she saw the cause of
all the noise. There was a Turkish Van kitten inside, along with a small bag of
food. The inside of the box was decorated with blue leopard print.* Oh, wow...
hey there, little guy... *She reached her hand down, stroking the kittens soft
fur.*
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  *Elaina gave in and
ran over, hugging her and giggling happily* merry Christmas!!
Helen Jekyll:
  *Helen jumped
slightly then laughed, hugging Elaina back.* Merry Christmas, Elaina! You'll
never guess what Santa brought me~
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  I bet I can!
Hmmm... a kitty!~
Helen Jekyll:
  That's right! *She
pulled away and picked up the tiny creature, nuzzling it as she smiled.* Cute
thing... Almost as cute as you, Elaina...
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  *blushes and
giggles* almost... *pets it*
Helen Jekyll:
  Where did you get
it...? *She held them close, watching the blonde pet them.*
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  Uh, the street...
they looked tame... I thought they were beautiful...
Helen Jekyll:
  Well, they seem
marvelous... thank you... so very much... But I don't think I can keep them.
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  What?! But... I got
you a kitty!
Helen Jekyll:
  I know you did
Elaina and that was very thoughtful of you... I'm sure they could really use a
nice home, but... I don't think I can be trusted to take care of them...
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  Then I'll do it!
When you're not around!
Helen Jekyll:
  I... I'm worried
about Hela... I don't thinks it's a good idea for me to have something so
helpless...
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  *she looked down
and scooted the other box behind her*
Helen Jekyll:
  I'm really sorry,
Elaina... *She sighed softly, holding out the kitten.* Can you find a safe and
loving home for them...?
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  I'll keep them!
They're so pretty... you name them though!
Helen Jekyll:
  Give them a
name...? Oh... I don't know about that... *She smiled.* You should do it,
they're going to be your kitten...
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  You give them a
name! Now!
Helen Jekyll:
  I can't, it's not
mine...! I don't even know the things gender! *She laughed softly.*
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  You don't need to
know their gender! How about Kisses?
Helen Jekyll:
  Kisses the cat?
*She shook her head.* No, no, then Hela will strangle the poor creature...
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  *she sighed* come
on... if you don't like the name I chose, you make the name!
Helen Jekyll:
  Okay, fine...
Hmm... how about Leo...? *She smiled.*
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  Leo...? Okay... but
then it's your cat!
Helen Jekyll:
  What? Why? *She
blinked, blushing.*
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  You named it! Come
on... Helen, it's for you... please...? *she reared up*
Helen Jekyll:
  Oh... Please...
please don't cry... *She sighed.* alright, I'll keep them... but the second
Hela so much as looks at Leo he wrong way, you're taking them away, okay?
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  Okay! *she grinned
and hugged her tight*
== Lewis, Elaina, and Helen ==
Jekyll1886:
  Bound for Helen's room, Lewis chanced
across Elaina in the hall.
"Merry
Christmas, Elaina," he greeted pleasantly.
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  Merry Christmas!
How are you?
Jekyll1886:
  "Doing well,
thank you. And you?"
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  Good! Thanks!
Jekyll1886:
  "Excellent.
Have you, by chance, seen Helen or Hela this morning?"
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  Uh, yeah. They're
in their room.
Jekyll1886:
  "Perfect!
Let's pay a visit. I've a gift for the both of you."
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  Really? *she
grinned*
Jekyll1886:
  "More an
activity than anything material," he clarified as they made their way to
the door of the room in question. "But I think you'll like it."
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  *she giggled
excitedly*
Jekyll1886:
  Lewis knocked on
the door in a pattern resembling the first eleven notes of "Jingle
Bells".
Helen Jekyll:
  *Helen came to the door, though she
didn't open it, cuddling her new kitten and smiling.* Hehe... is that jingle
bells I hear?
Jekyll1886:
  "Indeed
so," said Lewis, the smile carrying through to his voice. "Merry
Christmas, Helen."
Helen Jekyll:
  Thank you, sir.
Merry Christmas to you as well, Dr. Weir. *She couldn't help but smile wider,
laughing as Leo, her new kitten, tried to climb her hair.* What brings you to
my door?
Jekyll1886:
  "I've a
surprise for you and Elaina. I did some asking around, and I understand you're
not originally from Victorian times, is that correct?"
Helen Jekyll:
  Ah, yes... That is
correct, sir. *She absentmindedly stroked the small ball of fur.* You really
didn't have to get me anything...
Jekyll1886:
  "To be fair,
it's less a 'thing', more an 'outing'. Tell me...have you ever taken a sleigh
ride?"
Helen Jekyll:
  I... I'm afraid I
haven't, sir... But I don't think it would be best to take one now... I'm still
trying to stay here as much as I possibly can...
Jekyll1886:
  "I assure you,
I've a method of transport which will offer no danger to passersby, should your
other half decide to join us. The venue is quite isolated, as well as
delightfully snowy."
Helen Jekyll:
  Are you positive
that there's no possible way for her to harm anyone? Even in the worst case
scenario? *Her tone made it clear she wasn't convinced. Hela had proved too
often that she shouldn't be underestimated.*
Jekyll1886:
  "If she tries
anything funny, she'll be jaunted back into this room faster than I can blink,
with more secure locks added for her trouble," he promised. "Now,
that's not to say she isn't welcome to come along...if she can
behave herself. Everyone enjoys a good sleigh ride, and it is Christmas."
Helen Jekyll:
  Very well... I
would hate to disappoint Elaina and you seem well prepared... *She smiled
faintly, feeling tension drain from her body.* It would be a pleasure to come
with you.
Jekyll1886:
  "Wonderful!
Now, both of you," he said to Helen and Elaina, "dress warmly. When
you're ready, I'll have my colleagues jaunt us on our merry way."
Helen Jekyll:
  Oh, wait...! I...
*She laughed softly.* I can't get out of here, I don't have the keys... I won't
be going anywhere unless you can fetch someone with them.
Jekyll1886:
  "Actually,
jaunting eliminates the need for them. When you've dressed for the elements,
let me know. A warm feeling will come over you, then you'll find yourself outside
in the snow before you can blink."
Helen Jekyll:
  So... you've found
a way to use teleportation...? Without any sort of machine? *Her voice turned
curious.* And you call it "jaunting"?
Jekyll1886:
  "Oh, there's
an entire array of machines. Invented by a colleague of mine, in another
dimension--he refers to it as 'jaunting' or 'going for a jaunt'." A
chuckle. "Guess his name."
Helen Jekyll:
  Um... I'm afriad
I'm not very good at these sort of things... Is he a Lanyon, by any chance?
Jekyll1886:
  "Close."
Helen Jekyll:
  Hmm... A... Jekyll?
You did say this was another dimension, correct?
Jekyll1886:
  "Good show!
Harry Jekyll, to be precise. And, yes. One very reminiscent of the roaring
twenties, though obviously more advanced."
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  *she giggled*
Helen Jekyll:
  I see, well I
suppose I should be getting ready now. *She smiled.* Is there any chance I
could bring my new kitten with me? I just got him and I'd hate to him leave all
alone...
Jekyll1886:
  "Of course.
Taken whomever you please."
Helen Jekyll:
  Thank you, sir!
I'll be dressed soon! *She put Leo down, rushing to her wardrobe and grabbing
her warmest clothes.*
Jekyll1886:
  He waited patiently outside the door.
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  Ah, I need to get
warm clothes too? *she smiled*
Jekyll1886:
  "Go ahead,
then. We'll all jaunt out from here when you return."
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  *she ran off,
putting on a big coat*
Jekyll1886:
  Lewis waited by Helen's door.
Ms Elaina Hyde:
  *she came back in a
coat that was too big for her* ready!
Jekyll1886:
  He nodded with a smile, and turned
his head toward the door.
"Ready, Helen?" he asked.
Helen Jekyll:
  Yes, just a moment!
*She tucked Leo into one of her large coat pockets, bundled up from head to
toe.* Okay, I think I'm ready.
Jekyll1886:
  Lewis nodded. "Very well,
then."
He took out a small device, and spoke
into it.
"Jaunt!"
In less than an eyeblink, the
trio--and Leo--were in a snow-covered field. The mountains in the distance
bounded the tranquil valley in which they found themselves. Weir himself had
suddenly materialized a large, heavy coat, along with other appropriate winter
wear, no doubt provided in rearranged atomic form during the jaunt itself.
He stepped up to a nearby sleigh. It
was of fine craftsmanship, lovingly worn from years of use but still solidly
serviceable. Two black horses were tacked up to it, the light breeze animating
their flowing manes. Jingle bells hung from the array.
Lewis stood ready
to help Helen and Elaina up into the sleigh.
Ms Elaina Hyde: *Elaina hung off of Helen's arm, grinning. She ran to the sleigh, her eyes bright with excitement* wow!
== Obtained From ==
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Role-playing Page for pg 79!