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[ Hello, Johto! Here's Sebastian, in what some may recognize as the kitchen of the Violet City Inn. He's making pancakes! The 'gear is clearly in Ellie's care, and after a few seconds of watching Sebastian tend to the griddle, she speaks up. ]

Teddiiii~

[ Sebastian glances up and smiles. ]You even turned it on for me, didn't you? How thoughtful

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And just what would you like for Christmas, my dear Sebastian?

If I wasn't so far away, I would gladly offer up my mere presence as a present, but Johto is oh so cruel like that. I do, however, have the large selection of goods from the Goldenrod Department Store.

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Cruel, indeed, Mr. Sutcliff. [ His voice is dry, and he pauses here. He's inclined to refuse a gift, but... why let such a generous offer go to waste?

Cue warm smile. ] Why, how very thoughtful of you - offering gifts to a mere butler such as myself. I'm afraid it would be improper for someone of my status to accept such a thing. [ He drops his eyes, casting a forlorn sort of glance down and away. ]

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[That look is simply delicious. Grell grins.] Oh Sebastian, you know that you're a special case to me.

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[usedcalmmind]

[ Perfect.

Sebastian glances up through his eyelashes at Grell, brows knit together in a parody of timid uncertainty. ]

... I suppose you were a butler, as well... [ Still playing it hesitant. ]

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[He simply cannot resist those eyes!]

Yes, I was. And I must admit, I almost miss being one. Almost.

You know, I really do wish you were here. I could show you a wonderful time here in Goldenrod as a gift. Leave the brat in his room, sneak out at night... Ah. ♥

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[ He manages, somehow, to ignore the severe case of the heebie-jeebies brought on by this suggestion. Instead, he bats his eyelashes once more, then unwinds his shy body language and looks contemplative. ]

In lieu of that... they sell Technical Machines in Goldenrod, don't they? [ Nice segue, Sebastian. ]

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[That's okay Sebastian, he'll let it slide for now.]

That is correct. They do not come cheap, though!

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[ He actually bites his lip for this next line. ]

Well - if you'd really like to give me a gift... I'll certainly return the favour, say... the next time we're in the same city? I honestly can't think of anything else I could possibly have to offer you....

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[Okay Sebastian, you've got him. Hook, line and sinker. It's obvious from the desire in his eyes.]

You are such a tease!

Which one did you want, my dear?

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[ Tentative hope morphs slowly into a smile, which Sebastian is careful to keep innocent and pleased, though it's hiding a wolfish grin. ]

If it isn't too much to ask... Fire Blast, perhaps?

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Fire Blast... [And he's writing it down. He doesn't quite recall the price.] I do not have much money on me since I spent quite a bit of it on winter clothing, but I will figure out a way to get it for you~

[Here's hoping that Sebastian knows how Grell took that offer of paying him back.]

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[ The smile grows warmer. ]

You're too kind, Mr. Sutcliff.

Happy holidays~.

[ It doesn't matter. Sebastian'll burn that bridge when they come to it. ♥ ]