Rebel 29 [Voice/Action -- Forward-dated to tomorrow]

[not_meatbuns]

[Anybody walking past House 48 today is bound to smell the aroma of cookies. Tons of them. Litchi went a little overboard in preparing some holiday food - as per usual, since the woman never cooks in anything less than army proportions. The house itself is decorated rather nicely; lights, garland, mistletoe, holly, you name it, it's probably strung

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[refinedmaestro]

[Frederic answers Litchi and has a bright tone to his voice.]

I will gladly come over for some cookies, Miss Faye-Ling. And I'm doing my best to not get any illnesses, I'd rather enjoy a winter without them.

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[not_meatbuns]

Well, there's certainly plenty! You can have as many as you'd like.

Are you sure you want to come out in the snow for the cookies, though? I wouldn't mind bringing them over.

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[refinedmaestro]

Oh I don't mind walking to your home, Miss Faye-Ling. Besides, I have a good friend who would appreciate your cookies as much as I do. Can you give me the directions to your home so I may be on my way?

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[not_meatbuns]

It's House 48. We're right behind the smithy in the plaza.

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[refinedmaestro]

I shall be there soon then, thank you again.

[Frederic closes the journal and promptly heads for Litchi's house according to her directions. Once he arrives at the front door, there's a loud knock to alert Litchi of his presence.]

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[not_meatbuns]

[And Litchi will be along to open the door shortly after. She and her housemates have rather obviously put in quite a bit of work to decorating the house, and she's looking incredibly cheerful. Any excuse for spoiling her friends rotten is always appreciated.]

Hello, Mr. Chopin! Come in, come in; it's far too cold to be outside for long today.

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[refinedmaestro]

[With a bow of his head and tip of his hat, Frederic walks inside and looks about Litchi's house that's very well decorated.]

Your house is very beautiful, Miss Faye-Ling. Did you decorate yourself?

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[not_meatbuns]

[She laughs lightly.]

No, no, I had plenty of help. My housemates are really the ones who deserve the credit. But thank you very much.

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[refinedmaestro]

[He looks at the couch and then back to her.]

May I be allowed to take a seat on your sofa? I shall wait for the cookies there.

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[not_meatbuns]

Of course! Make yourself right at home. I'll bring you some cookies.

[It only takes her a moment to get them, too. Enough for Chopin now... and more than enough to feed everyone he knows to take home. Can't say she doesn't take care of her guests.]

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[refinedmaestro]

[While Litchi was away, Frederic suddenly remembered he had forgotten to bring Litchi's gift with him when he came to see her. Thus, he frowns when she returns and sighs.]

Oh my goodness, I'm terribly sorry to say this but I forgot to bring the gift I had for you when I came over. Please forgive me, Miss Faye-Ling.

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[not_meatbuns]

[She looks slightly puzzled for a moment before just shaking her head, smiling.]

Please, don't worry about it. I have to admit, this holiday isn't something I normally celebrate, but I couldn't help but get into the spirit with my housemates around.

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[refinedmaestro]

[He'll sigh more and still feel bad as he frowns.]

I still feel terrible for forgetting, I had found something very beautiful for you too. Perhaps you could stop by my apartment later to pick it up? I'd really like you to have it.

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[not_meatbuns]

Ah... of course. I can come by later, if that would be alright? I had a few gifts I needed to take to some friends, so I was going to be heading out later anyhow.

[Which reminds her...] I have something for you as well, actually.

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[refinedmaestro]

Of course. I'd be very happy if you came by later, especially since you know where I live.

[He looks a little surprised.] A gift for me? Oh you did not need get me something, Miss Faye-Ling.

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[not_meatbuns]

[Her tone is playful.] I did mention that I had some gifts for friends, didn't I? You certainly count towards that group.