[OPEN/CLOSED DEPENDING ON PROMPT] Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle All the Way!

[lonelysmiles]

Who: Alastor and you!
Which: Log, Open/Closed depending on the thread prompt
Where: Around Reverein in general for the open prompt, Alastor's home for the closed one
What: Christmas presents and a private Christmas party!
Warnings: Standard Alastor warning weirdly coupled with some potential sugar and wholesomeness.


Merry Christmas to all!

Comments

[lonelysmiles]

"Splendid! I do so enjoy reading but sometimes I need to do a bit of mending or other work that requires me to focus my eyes and hands on something other than the page! Absolutely frustrating to have to close a good book to do one's chores when all you want to do is continue on to the next chapter!"

[cawpatrol]

Books were of rare supply in her village, so she couldn't quite understand the urge. Still, if that was really all he wanted...?

"Very well. Then I'll read as much and as long as you wish, if that makes us equal once more."

[lonelysmiles]

Oh, Black Raising Cookie, if you enjoy reading, you're going to be in for a real treat.

"You didn't owe me anything, but, yes, that would more than suffice to keep the scales balanced."

Alastor's smile is amused.

[cawpatrol]

Yes, the scales balanced... as all things should be. That's what comforted her.

"When would you have me begin? I can move my patrolling around easily."

[lonelysmiles]

"Oh, I didn't have a set schedule of when I do my mending. How about I just send you a message and you can let me know if you're available or not?"

[cawpatrol]

A little nod-nod.

"Understood. I'll await your message and arrive as soon as I get it. This I vow."

As if this was deadly serious business and not reading bedtime stories.

[lonelysmiles]

"No need to be so dramatic, my dear. If the timing doesn't work for you, I can always try again another day."

[cawpatrol]

"I gave you my word, and I would crumble to pieces before I broke it."

Some of her crows may be giving her a side-eye, but she doesn't waver.