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[Marie will receive from Zelda a set of handmade hair pins. Admittedly, the crystals used are a little flawed, and the wire wrapping isn't totally perfect, but hey, she tried. She'll explain that each crystal is enchanted with a minor healing spell, just, you know, in case. All that's required to release the spell is a single drop of the intended target's blood, though she'll also note that the spell isn't that powerful and that, at best, it will help stabilize someone so they have a bit more time to find a more thorough healer.
This is how she cares for people, okay. She tries to make sure they won't die.]
This is how she cares for people, okay. She tries to make sure they won't die.]
[ Marie receives her gift a bit later than originally planned. Because— upon seeing the illusion trick (well-played, well-played)... he can't leave his gift unattended. Marie received a hand-made lily pendant with polished orb it seems to be just that. Pretty pendant.
Only upon close examination by a Witch, it would tell that this pendant is actually enchanted. With a simple spell. The spell fires off two times a week, Tuesdays and Fridays, at a random hour. And it makes wearer's voice sound as if they just breathed helium. The duration is anywhere between 2 to 7 minutes. ]
Only upon close examination by a Witch, it would tell that this pendant is actually enchanted. With a simple spell. The spell fires off two times a week, Tuesdays and Fridays, at a random hour. And it makes wearer's voice sound as if they just breathed helium. The duration is anywhere between 2 to 7 minutes. ]
[Left surreptitiously on Marie's doorstep is a thick box wrapped in pink and red paper, enchanted to glitter and sparkle and shed little bits of light. Inside is a cute dress befitting those with more royal tastes, and a simple letter.]
Mistress Marie,
In the land of my birth, we celebrate the turning of the cold season with what we call the Starlight Celebration, a time where children, particularly orphans, receive gifts from certain bringers of cheer. Others love it too, of course, and trade gifts; it has become synonymous with charity and love and acceptance for all, as we move into the new year and new beginnings. Modranicht seems similar enough that I thought a gift was appropriate. You may rest assured that this one does not come with a screeching avian. It is, however, enchanted with a spell to keep you warm for a few hours.
Thank you for all you have done-- not only to make me feel welcome, but for all your fellows. May you see many good returns in the new year.
Your friend,
Crystal Exarch
Mistress Marie,
In the land of my birth, we celebrate the turning of the cold season with what we call the Starlight Celebration, a time where children, particularly orphans, receive gifts from certain bringers of cheer. Others love it too, of course, and trade gifts; it has become synonymous with charity and love and acceptance for all, as we move into the new year and new beginnings. Modranicht seems similar enough that I thought a gift was appropriate. You may rest assured that this one does not come with a screeching avian. It is, however, enchanted with a spell to keep you warm for a few hours.
Thank you for all you have done-- not only to make me feel welcome, but for all your fellows. May you see many good returns in the new year.
Your friend,
Crystal Exarch
[Marie will receive what is obviously a made to order fan, since it kind of clashes with the fashion in this place. The maker actually didn't really know what to make of it, but Aziraphale is a good costumer and so he just went with it.
He hopes it'll just remind her of France.]
He hopes it'll just remind her of France.]
[Sometime over the holiday, Marie will receive a knock at the door from a courier who hands her a small but lovely bouquet of red and cream roses, and baby's breath. Tucked into the ribbon is a handwritten note.
Good tidings and fortune to you in this coming year. May it smile upon you.
Diarmuid
She'll have to excuse his appalling writing]
Good tidings and fortune to you in this coming year. May it smile upon you.
Diarmuid
She'll have to excuse his appalling writing]
Edited 2019-12-27 21:32 (UTC)
( via the watch, marie will receive a sepia toned image of a 200lb dog—enormous, wolfish and shaggy—wearing the lily tucked into his collar. he has sat very obediently to have his picture taken. )
He's not allowed the biscuits but he'll be anyone's friend.
G. & Putinka
He's not allowed the biscuits but he'll be anyone's friend.
G. & Putinka
[somehow left at her windowsill, a package wrapped in paper. inside is a beautiful box of dark wood, delicately carved into something pretty. there is a lock, and opening it reveals compartments, room to store what she wishes.
the key can be found underneath a false bottom - along with a note written in French.]
To keep your secrets. Merry Christmas.
the key can be found underneath a false bottom - along with a note written in French.]
To keep your secrets. Merry Christmas.
[ Before the month is through, a courier will find Marie at her home, presenting a gift box with a floofy pink shrug inside. The shrug itself is enchanted to ward against snow and ice—a weakness of fae, if Asura remembers correctly.
The letter which is attached is scripted ingoogle translate immaculate French; the hand writing is lovely and flowing. ]
Il y a des moments où ce qui est le plus nécessaire, c'est la bonne volonté parmi les étrangers. Merci pour les cookies.
-Asura
[ There are times when what is most needed is goodwill among strangers. Thank you for the cookies. ]
The letter which is attached is scripted in
Il y a des moments où ce qui est le plus nécessaire, c'est la bonne volonté parmi les étrangers. Merci pour les cookies.
-Asura
[ There are times when what is most needed is goodwill among strangers. Thank you for the cookies. ]
[Asahi shall receive an even more eloquent reply]
Ehehe :)
Ehehe :)
[How wonderful! Marie really appreciates the gesture and since she is not a Witch herself, she will definitely look into having someone at the Coven or one of her Witch friends enchant the bouquet with a spell that will preserve it so she can keep the present in her room without worrying about the flowers wilting]
don’t worry
I just wanted to treat my friends to something nice in this holiday season
did you like it?
[Marie has a talent for getting what she wants so she did receive her share of discounts on the Modranicht gifts]
[ Just saying "don't worry" is only going to make her worry more! Because Asahi is the biggest worrywart. ]
yeah of course!
i mean it was a great present, that's why i'm so freaked out
i didn't even expect to get anything
since i didn't really buy presents for anyone...
yeah of course!
i mean it was a great present, that's why i'm so freaked out
i didn't even expect to get anything
since i didn't really buy presents for anyone...
[ Nel has super sketchy ways of tracking down someone whose name and address were not included with the cookies Marie dropped off.
But you know what isn't sketch? This bomb-ass cooking. A golden sweet curry, spelled to retain its heat and freshness until the porcelain container is popped open, and it's attached to a short missive. ]
No good deed should go unrewarded.
Nel
But you know what isn't sketch? This bomb-ass cooking. A golden sweet curry, spelled to retain its heat and freshness until the porcelain container is popped open, and it's attached to a short missive. ]
No good deed should go unrewarded.
Nel
[If there's any rules against late Modranicht gifts, Papyrus hasn't heard them. So after he does his asking around, figuring out who left him the gift and open offer of friendship, he's going to reciprocate:
With a small pie, and a wood carving shaped like a bone, and a note back... written in handwriting very like the papyrus font.]
A HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU TOO!!
I HOPE THE NEW YEAR FINDS YOU WELL.
LOOK FORWARD TO OUR FRIENDSHIP, BLOSSOMING WITH THE COMING OF SPRING!
With a small pie, and a wood carving shaped like a bone, and a note back... written in handwriting very like the papyrus font.]
A HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU TOO!!
I HOPE THE NEW YEAR FINDS YOU WELL.
LOOK FORWARD TO OUR FRIENDSHIP, BLOSSOMING WITH THE COMING OF SPRING!
[A little box will eventually appear on Marie's doorstep today, wrapped in shimmering shades of silver and pink, a dainty little bow tied atop it. Inside is a small, handmade tiara.]
My dear Marie
A beautiful queen deserves a crown to call her own, yes? I hope this finds you well.
- Persephone ♡
My dear Marie
A beautiful queen deserves a crown to call her own, yes? I hope this finds you well.
- Persephone ♡
[Marie happens to be fond of shades of brown and can, against all odds, make this accessory work in an outfit. Next time they meet in some sort of formal setting, she might even have it with her!
For now she sends him the following note]
Thank you for your gift, Aziraphale! I shall treasure it.
For now she sends him the following note]
Thank you for your gift, Aziraphale! I shall treasure it.
[Marie has died before. She can definitely appreciate any kind of sentiment that does not wish her to go through this again. She will immediately place the hairpins in her hair and thank Zelda for being so thoughtful. Let’s hope she does not have to use the healing spells!]
[Rules? What rules. Marie does things her own way and encourages others to do the same.
So she keeps both the pie and the wooden bone. Then she sends him a picture of the carving placed on one of the shelves in her room]
Thank you for the sweets, the pie was really tasty! Looking forward to seeing you around!
So she keeps both the pie and the wooden bone. Then she sends him a picture of the carving placed on one of the shelves in her room]
Thank you for the sweets, the pie was really tasty! Looking forward to seeing you around!
all is fine, really!
you deserve a nice treat, not just at this time of the year, but especially now! :)
and it’s not like I expect a payback or anything like that
[Sheesh, Asahi, just enjoy your gifts!]
you deserve a nice treat, not just at this time of the year, but especially now! :)
and it’s not like I expect a payback or anything like that
[Sheesh, Asahi, just enjoy your gifts!]
[ Actually enjoying gifts without fussing? Is that a thing people do? Asahi can't relate! ]
you're going to get payback though!!!!!
even if you're too sweet to expect it
i mean probably not right now but i'll make sure to make this up to you at some point
i promise
you're going to get payback though!!!!!
even if you're too sweet to expect it
i mean probably not right now but i'll make sure to make this up to you at some point
i promise
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