Christmas Time in Hunger City

[apocalypsejack]

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.

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[angelic_asshole]

"Oh, it is fun, darling! We can all have a go at making the gingerbread house and angels. I'm still understanding some human customs but this is something that was prominant in the Victorian times with Seth. He said that it was Prince Albert and Queen Victoria who loved gingerbread since Albert was German and loved to bring gingerbread gifts to her. Of course, I could have been there during that time but I was rather busy elsewhere."

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.

[itmeanstruth]

“Not simply braille books.” Isamu added while Minoru was flagging Donya over to the present pile. “When someone opens the gift we picked out for Charlie, they are sure to encounter an educational surprise.”

(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.”