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[gyve]

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SHASH

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CHARACTER NAME

KALADIN STORMBLESSED

CIVILIAN NAME

CALVIN WERO

TEAM

REVELATION

HOUSING NUMBER

009

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Comments

@galileo

[ektal]

Query.

[gyve]

I don't know a Galileo
What do you want

[ektal]

I am unsurprised to hear this.

I would like for you to confirm your identity.

delivery! the 25th

[photosympathies]

( He hadn't meant to leave Kaladin a gift, but on his travels he had discovered something so perfect that he couldn't pass it up. So on christmas morning there's a suspiciously shaped parcel at his door and a card.

It's an eel!!!! I thought you might like it! Happy holidays, Kaladin!!! - Vash )

this is so cute, i'm dying

[gyve]

( holidays, huh? "christmas," and bringing in the new year. funny, it feels odd without the constant rain, but he's more content clear skies are forecasted.

the present is opened with reluctance, though the trepidation is gone once he gets a good look at what the wrapping paper was concealing. he never imagined he'd get overemotional about a skyeel, having to work his jaw into a tight clench to stave off an aching tightness in his throat. damnation. )

This is a pretty faithful representation Vash
I'm surprised you could find one

Thank you

12/25

[fursuit]

[ On Christmas, Kaladin will find a simply wrapped package waiting for him. There's no note on the outside, but inside, he'll find a nice, compact medic kit and a bottle of tequila. The bottle is probably a good indication of who it's from, but there's a note tucked in with the box. ]

Today's a day for gift-giving, but since I have beef with the holiday, consider this an apology/thanks for all the time you come down to the bar. It's a group of assholes down there, but thanks for looking out for them all the same. Here's to more in the new year.

- Tezcatlipoca

[gyve]

( kaladin's less worried about this package after receiving a stuffed animal in his first one, but he still employs great care in getting it open. for all he knows, ripping any of this paper would be a cultural faux pas, and he doesn't want to ruin anyone's day when they're supposed to be celebrating.

he holds up the medic kit with an oh, wow, and for kaladin, who's never overtly excited about anything, this translates to a gleeful hoot. the tequila, on the other hand, is clocked as a strong liquor, which he gives a hearty roll of his eyes.

nonetheless, both gifts make him smile, and he thinks now he understands the holiday better. )

I will protect those who cannot protect themselves
I will protect even those I hate so long as it is right

Those are the oaths I swore
And you're far from someone I hate so I figure your chances are pretty good I show up to take care of you and yours

Thank you
For the alcohol too I guess
I've never tried this kind before

12/25

[cutlery]

[ On Christmas morning, there will be an elegantly wrapped package waiting, along with a festive card. ]

Mr. Kaladin,

As the Christmas season graces us with its quiet beauty, I take this opportunity to extend to you my warmest wishes for a holiday filled with peace, joy, and the company of those you hold dear. May the New Year bring you health, happiness, and all manner of good fortune.

With kindest regards,
Sebastian Michaelis

[ Inside the package is an assortment of fine and extremely delicious baked goods--all made by Sebastian himself, naturally. ]

[gyve]

( another present? baffled, kaladin opens this one with as much care as he did the previous one... though the wonderful smell hits him before he's made it into the box.

food is always received well, but this spread almost looks untouchable. they're well-crafted and make his mouth water, and he secretes them deeper into his quarters to eat with some hesitation over the selection. they look sweet, which causes him momentary grief—sweetness is a flavour predominantly reserved for vorin women—which is surmounted once a pastry is shoved in his mouth.

then he leans forward over the box with a quietly pleased groan. maybe everyone should celebrate christmas more often. )

I've only tried one so far and it was very good
Makes my jaw ache
Thank you for these and your words Sebastian

( for some reason, a man who's almost completely a stranger to him wishing him good health and happiness hits harder than it might coming from a friend or comrade.

even these people want him around. )

I wish you well too

01/01

[demandsatisfaction]

[Lilias’s gifts arrive later than is traditional, owing to an ill-timed winter cold—but after her recovery, she chooses to deliver her holiday presents in person. Tucked into a gift bag stuffed with colourful paper are a bottle of spiced red wine and a pair of large, very warm-looking socks, striped in blue and green. Threads of silver appear to be woven in bands around the socks at various points.

Printed on a small card tucked into the bag is a QR code which will bring up a short voice message:]

Kaladin,

I hope you have found some time to enjoy yourself over the local holiday season. I know you have little love for sweet drinks, but as spiced wines go, I found this one quite dry. In my own land, it is traditional to hand-make winter gifts, so Bel and I spelled the socks to keep themselves warm, clean, and dry. They should serve you when you need to spend long days on your feet.

Best wishes,
Lilias

@ SHASH

[gyve]

Thanks Lilias and Bel too
These are well-made
I intend to wear them on my shift tonight

( he's rarely, if ever, received gifts so thoughtful from his peers. and she ties them back to a conversation that clearly stuck with her, which makes the spiced wine a terribly sweet addition.

he... likes them. he never thought he'd get excited about socks. )

Will you share the wine with me
We could drink it over our next cafeteria meal

i lasted one hour

[fessus]

Hey 👋

[gyve]

Lucky bag
Looks like you made the cut

delivery, don't ask me when this is

[newphew]

[ at his door, kaladin will find an anonymous delivery! a warm hat and scarf, as well as thick gloves approximated to his size (they might be a little tight). attached is just a note that says "kaladin". mysterious... ]

[gyve]

—put this here? ( a revelation teammate shakes her head, and kaladin shows the bundle of winter wear to a passing staff member instead. ) Excuse me, did you see who put this here?

( "no, sorry. cute scarf, though." )

Uh, thanks...

( watching them leave, he's at a loss. maybe he should respect the anonymous gifter's privacy and accept what's been given to him without question... lmao... or MAYBE he should EXPAND HIS SEARCH.

for now, kaladin settles for chasing down that staff member to ask them to write a note that he pins next to his door: )

TO WHOEVER LEFT ME THE HAT, SCARF, AND GLOVES: THANK YOU
PLEASE IDENTIFY YOURSELF IMMEDIATELY SO I CAN RETURN THE FAVOUR

FROM: HIGHMARSHAL KALADIN STORMBLESSED
WRITTEN BY: EDWARD ZHOU, THE MAINTENANCE GUY LOL :P

@xXdarkwarriorXx

[fessus]

[ at least two hours into the journey to Yamanashi prefecture ]

Hey all good on your end?

[gyve]

Fine
Uneventful
The vehicles are slow though
I could've gotten Revelation and Everlight to Yamanashi in an hour tops

How's the situation there

@ fursuit, voice,

[fursuit]

[ though all things considered he might wish for text... ]

Yo, Kaladin. Sounds like you got shipped off to Yamanishi, so just wanted to say two things. One, if you end up fighting that Imugi, I'm going to be real pissed if I miss seeing you in action. Get a friend to film you kicking ass for me.

[ He laughs, jovial and pleasant, but it's hard to tell how serious he is. But chances are... yeah, he's completely serious. It also doesn't matter too much, since, well. ]

And two. If you kick the bucket, then pretty sure your soul is under my domain at this point. Felt like I should say that, considering.

Happy hunting, Yiaiauhtlan.

why is this so crazy yet so tender

[gyve]

( returning tezcatlipoca's call is difficult but not impossible. the wind is the most corrupting factor—even the lightning isn't so bad now that he's used to it. it causes interference with his implant only occasionally.

when his voice is returned, it's blown out. like he's standing outside in a gale. )

The Imugi's not foolish enough to attack me in my domain, but thanks for the encouragement, Tez. ( for once, kaladin sounds thrilled. ) I should be trying to lure it away from the cities... Maybe I'll fly it your way!

( a forceful cracking noise signals another strike of lightning, nowhere near him. )

It is a shame we've been separated. You must keep everyone safe in Kagoshima.

@poker | post profiles becoming public, he is using that fucking gremlin voice for text to speech

[stonehearts]

Ah, friend, I knew we had more in common than a history of illiteracy. So how’d you do it? Become a free man, I mean

i punched this into the generator and it's so chaotic

[gyve]

If you have something smart to say about my past don't bother
Sharp wit is lost on me and I recover quickly when I'm cut by it
But if you're serious I'll consider responding

@xXdarkwarriorXx

[fessus]

Hey

[ this is definitely being sent way too late at night ]

[gyve]

( replies way too quickly )

Noctis
What's up

@xXdarkwarriorXx

[fessus]

[ The time? 10:56 am. For Noctis, on a day off, it's practically early. ]

Hey you awake?

[gyve]

( INSTANTLY: )

For a few hours now
Good morning

Don't you like to sleep in