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apocalypsejack) wrote2020-12-15 08:43 pm
apocalypsejack) wrote2020-12-15 08:43 pm
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Christmas Time in Hunger City
Jack had immunized quite a number of people in the past few weeks for safety's sake. The virus in their water worked fast on those without immunity. It was one of the things the founding members of the Diamond Dogs all had in common, a natural immunity to the virus. However, as more sought asylum they had to develop a vaccine. That was neither here nor there at this point.
Jack was waiting not far from his doorway for those who wanted to come. He knew the twins at the very least would arrive soon. Minoru had insisted on gifts for the kids. He had managed to scrape up some gifts for the twins as well. He wasn't sure if Balthazar would be there when he got to his high rise space. The angel was welcome when they got there but he thought maybe he would prefer something more private now that they were living more and more like a family.
Jack was waiting not far from his doorway for those who wanted to come. He knew the twins at the very least would arrive soon. Minoru had insisted on gifts for the kids. He had managed to scrape up some gifts for the twins as well. He wasn't sure if Balthazar would be there when he got to his high rise space. The angel was welcome when they got there but he thought maybe he would prefer something more private now that they were living more and more like a family.
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Minoru was still sorting through the parcels.
“Choko, that was really polite of you to suggest Hannah. Why don’t you open one next.” Minoru smiled as he handed her the box containing the doll and several sets of doll clothes. He’d done his best to find one that looked like her and hoped that she’d like it.
“I have something for Charlie next.” He announced, not sure how much help the youngest one was going to need.
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He was thinking pictures of the kids because she did have some memories of them. Choko blushed a little when she was called out next for a gift. Even so, she took it gratefully. Once it was open she scooted over to give Minoru a hug to say thank you. She'd never had a doll before, and certainly not one that looked like her.
Jack looks down at Charlie, who has fallen asleep, and chuckles. "You might have to wait."
[OOC: All I imagine is Minoru bringing her a Barbie from this Barbie series with a bunch of outrageous 80s clothes. XD ]
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Balthazar offered both twins and Choko a mischievous smile as he gently pulled Jack into a hug. The leader of the Diamond Dogs was all the angel ever wanted and he often saw Jack and his family as a gift into his life. A gift that he would protect with his life and treasure forever. Glancing down at little sleeping Charlie, the angel's heart melted even more. It was such a sweet sight. Letting go of Jack, Balthazar went back to the drinks, picking up one himself and sipping slightly.
"If I had a Barbie doll I'd probably dress her up in a sparkly gold dress and give her wings."
Because of course he would.
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He set aside that package, as well as some of the books. The books were Isamu’s gift to the family, but at the moment, he was still clutching his tea with lingering trepidation.
“I’ve got a couple more things for you, Choko.” Minoru smiled. “In case you can’t always make it to physical therapy, I wanted to make sure you could still do your exercises.”
That box contained a set of the inflatable exercise balls they had her using for balance, and another set of resistance bands.
Minoru looked around to see if Donya had come up yet.
“Jack, do you want to open one that’s for everybody? Or Balthazar? You could open it too if you want to.”
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Jack only smiles. He would do anything for his kids. Choko was teaching him some of the exercises so he could help. Jack smiled at Balthazar. He sees this as an opportunity to make the angel feel more included in the family.
"Why don't you open them, Balthazar?"
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"Oh, me? I'd love to! I wonder what's inside it?"
He looked at the present and glanced towards Jack with a big smile over his face like a big kid. The one to everyone should be something good if it's from the twins. His fingers danced over the outer paper carefully as he gently began to open it. Peeling back the layers of paper, the gift finally revealed itself as a make your own gingerbread house.
"Oh, how delightful! A gingerbread house kit. We can all have fun making this. Who wants to make little gingerbread angels?"
Because guess what kids? Balthazar does.
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Even Isamu had to smile at the reaction. (Which suggested he might be starting to come around from their brush with the welcoming committee.)
There was another gift for the family too - a game called Paint Chip Poetry. The goal of the game was to rearrange the cards to make poems out of all the weird color names. Colorful and creative, it was perfect for a night in - that probably also involved gingerbread angels.
“We brought a selection of age-appropriate books from our world for everyone to enjoy as well.” Isamu ventured. “Including one that even Charlie would be able to read on his own, one day.”
“Donya’s next!” Minoru called out, looking over his shoulder. Hopefully the teen wasn’t having trouble with the horses. They’d miss all the fun if they didn’t come up soon!
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In a world without holidays and sweets being for the elite, Jack and his family rarely even had cookies let alone a kit to build with cookies. Jack perks up at the mention of a book for Charlie.
"You brought a braille book?" Jack sounds surprised and then sighs when he puts things together. "I've read about them. When the government started culling people they burned all the assistive items. I don't know if anyone here can read it anymore."
Apocalyptic world but Jack saw an opportunity to use this in a broader sense. Charlie wasn't the only Diamond Dog that was visually impaired. He would definitely be in the books they had squirreled away in the various buildings to see if they had something to teach how to read it.
Donya is just coming in with a glass of water.
"What?" It comes out in the usual caught off guard teenage tone. They come in and hop over the back of the couch to sit between Jack and Hannah. Their eyes looking around at the presents with a smile, especially Choko's happiness.
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History could be rather complicated for an immortal angel who saw a few hundred years ago as nothing compared to his vast lifetime. The twins had brought joy into Jack's household and this pleased Balthazar greatly because he set out to do the same. The braille book was also a very heart-warming gift.
"Such beautiful presents indeed! I'd love to make a gingerbread Jack too."
He sidled up next to his partner, shooting a knowing glance and wrapping an arm around Jack, kissing his cheek. Then, Donya was coming in as they always did in their own way. Ah, to be a teenager again.
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(That surprise would be in the form of a plush dog-shaped backpack filled with braille blocks - the kind with visible letters overlaying the dots. It was a way to learn the writing system and hide it away if necessary.)
Minoru handed a few small packages to Donya. Inside one was a collection of funky hair accessories. Inside another was a nail art kit, complete with all the polish, brushes, stencils and glitter. The third was a set of colorful tattoo pens specially-made for drawing on skin.
“We both thought you might enjoy these.” He smiled.
“There are a couple of design books in the stack as well.” Isamu noted. “For inspiration.”