Need to talk privately with Cilan? Send him a message via the crystal or carrier pigeon? Want to meet with him without posting a log for it? Here's the place to do it!
[ It's a nervous laughter that's at least not coming a completely awkward place. He's had a few Christmases with Green, but this type of exchange was something utterly different, and he's shaking his head quickly at it all the small time flailing. ]
You don't have to say anything. All that matters is you like something from it, even if it's just one thing!
[ Should he keep talking? Let's try keep on talking, bring out that shounen spirit of his!! ]
And you've been a great friend to me since I came here, and... [ nope, shounen spirit is failing, let's just admit- ] really, most of it's just food, it's not as big as it looks! But there should be enough there to share with your pokémon too!
[ The most important part!! Especially the biscuits. ]
[Telling Cilan that he doesn't have to say anything is pretty much impossible, because Cilan is still going to talk anyway, man. Especially as he reaches out to grasp Red's hands in his, smiling so brightly that he might in fact end up near-blinding poor Red here with it.]
No, no, I simply have to say something, such an amazing gift simply cannot go without gratitude! This is such a splendid taste, having such a wonderful friend like you that thinks of us so highly of us like this... so thank you, Red, this really means a lot to me!
[Look at all those K-ON shoujou-esque sparkles and bubbles, someone is really happy right now and it's all thanks to you.]
And come on now, don't say it's "just food"--it's quite thoughtful of you to have picked out such a wide variety of sweets with many different flavors for my Pokemon and I to enjoy. [Ahaha] Plus, I must admit, it can be fun to taste and compare food that I had no hand in making. Occasionally, it even helps give me ideas for something new to create or even improve the quality of my own cooking in the kitchen.
[ Cilan, you're too kawaii for this thread...! Red didn't come here to dip his head with embarrassment, finding himself unable to fiddle around with his hands with them now firmly held by Cilan's, though the touch is perhaps the first where he hasn't wanted to take any part of himself away. Ugh...!
But Red can live with all of this, finally smiling properly again and lifting his chin to face Cilan. ]
I wrote down the names of all the cakes and where I got them on the inside of the flap! Most of them are from my favourite cake shop-- I can take you there sometime. They do delicious smoothies too!
Oh, that sounds great! I'd love to try them sometime...
[...And then, he suddenly claps his hands together.] Ah, but first! I have something for you as well--if you don't mind waiting for just a few seconds, I can go get it for you!
[He doesn't exactly give Red a chance to decline or say that he can wait to get his own Christmas gift later though, as Cilan's already letting go of Red's hands now to wander off somewhere back into the house.
...Although, a few seconds seems to turn into a few minutes, but just hang tight, I'm sure he'll be back out soon once he stops giving this gift a once-over and nit-picking some last minute details of it...?]
[ --ah, there Cilan goes, zooming off at the speed of light. Red doesn't mind waiting, though as those seconds do turn into minutes, he gets restless on his feet, tipping his head back to look for any sign of the guy returning, wondering if he should take a seat (that would be okay, right), but instead finally going for the option of- ]
Cilan?
[ calling. Are u ok buddy, did you fall down and now you can't get up. ]
[The instant Red calls his name, Cilan is suddenly zooming back out, nearly skidding into the doorframe but avoiding it at the last second as he turns on his heel towards Red, a box in hand.]
Sorry for the delay! I just wanted to make sure everything was in order here...
[He does seem to hesitate for a second more though, before he then hands the gift out for Red to take.]
Here, I hope this is to your liking!
[If Red decides to go ahead and open it, he'll find that it's a box full of a wide variety of colorful macaroons, biscuits, cupcakes, and other delicious sweets, no doubt made by Cilan himself. There's even some treats he's made that seems to be exclusively for Red's Pokemon, little labels indicating how a fire-type like Charizard will like this one, or how this other one will be enjoyed by Lapras, and so on. There's also a pair of red winter gloves because Cilan could not remember whether or not he remembered seeing you wearing any back when they went Christmas shopping together (you had a scarf, but gloves...?) so, you know, here's the equivalent of Mom getting you socks a pair that you can use in case you don't already have some. (And hey, if you did already have a pair, Gengar could probably wear these and that would be the closest Cilan gets to expressing gift giving for a ghost?)
Underneath the gloves though are what appears to be some paper. Unlike the book Red gave Cilan with info about the gym leaders of Kanto, it looks like something you'd expect to see on a keyring full of recipe cards, but instead of recipes having been written down, it looks like it can be used for Red to take notes or write information on for just about anything, with a ring that he can use to attach to his bag or belt or what have you for quick access. (Perhaps just in case there's someone with a Pokemon that shows up that doesn't register on the pokedex right away until it's able to be upgraded again? Or even for taking notes on the non-Pokemon living here?) There is a quick note that he seems to have added in the time he left Red in the doorway that says if Red would like something similar to the notes he gave us about the gym leaders of Kanto, Cilan would be more than happy to write about what he knows of the Unova gym leaders to give Red in exchange.
The other bit of paper is a folded note that is... really kind of sappy, wishing Red all the best for this holiday season, and for the general future as well. It also concludes with the following: "Red, I hope you know how proud I am of you--not just because of your abilities as a Pokemon Trainer, but for all of the hard work and effort you've shown during our stay here as well. I'm honored to be friends with someone as great as you are."]
Red holds the box in his hands, looking down at it in a way like he doesn't know what to do with it or what it's for. Except of course he does, his mind just needing to catch up for the smile to grow on his face and for the grip of his fingers to go in a little more, and Red's not about to sparkle or twinkles or any of those things, but you would surely not guess it's winter outside between the pair of these guys.
It takes the word seemingly forever to come bursting out from his mouth, but it finally will- ]
Thanks! [ You wouldn't think that would be so hard. And now, just let him tilt it eveer so slightly, curious and then looking back over to Cilan. ]
Yes, by all means! I think they would like this taste, too.
['Cause apparently great minds think alike and they both ended up getting each other food that can be given to or otherwise shared with their Pokemon... ^^;;]
[ Great minds think alike because Red cheated and asked Cilan all that time ago. ]
Thanks again. [ Ah, how he would like to give a better thanks-- but he looks back over towards the door he came from, where Gengar has been left alone...
His fingers fiddle for a second, because no, they're not over with the mushiness yet: ]
I'm really glad I got to know you, Cilan. [ ... ] Thanks-- for everything.
You don't have to thank me, Red--that's what friends are for, right? [Ahaha] I'm really glad I got to know you too, so... if you ever need anything, don't hesitate to ask me, okay?
[ Annndd, since they've spent a little time. ] I better get back to Gengar-- she's been having too much fun with the snow. [ Ha. ] Have a good time tonight!
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You don't have to say anything. All that matters is you like something from it, even if it's just one thing!
[ Should he keep talking? Let's try keep on talking, bring out that shounen spirit of his!! ]
And you've been a great friend to me since I came here, and... [ nope, shounen spirit is failing, let's just admit- ] really, most of it's just food, it's not as big as it looks! But there should be enough there to share with your pokémon too!
[ The most important part!! Especially the biscuits. ]
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No, no, I simply have to say something, such an amazing gift simply cannot go without gratitude! This is such a splendid taste, having such a wonderful friend like you that thinks of us so highly of us like this... so thank you, Red, this really means a lot to me!
[Look at all those
K-ONshoujou-esque sparkles and bubbles, someone is really happy right now and it's all thanks to you.]And come on now, don't say it's "just food"--it's quite thoughtful of you to have picked out such a wide variety of sweets with many different flavors for my Pokemon and I to enjoy. [Ahaha] Plus, I must admit, it can be fun to taste and compare food that I had no hand in making. Occasionally, it even helps give me ideas for something new to create or even improve the quality of my own cooking in the kitchen.
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But Red can live with all of this, finally smiling properly again and lifting his chin to face Cilan. ]
I wrote down the names of all the cakes and where I got them on the inside of the flap! Most of them are from my favourite cake shop-- I can take you there sometime. They do delicious smoothies too!
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[...And then, he suddenly claps his hands together.] Ah, but first! I have something for you as well--if you don't mind waiting for just a few seconds, I can go get it for you!
[He doesn't exactly give Red a chance to decline or say that he can wait to get his own Christmas gift later though, as Cilan's already letting go of Red's hands now to wander off somewhere back into the house.
...Although, a few seconds seems to turn into a few minutes, but just hang tight, I'm sure he'll be back out soon once he stops giving this gift a once-over and nit-picking some last minute details of it...?]
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Cilan?
[ calling. Are u ok buddy, did you fall down and now you can't get up. ]
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Sorry for the delay! I just wanted to make sure everything was in order here...
[He does seem to hesitate for a second more though, before he then hands the gift out for Red to take.]
Here, I hope this is to your liking!
[If Red decides to go ahead and open it, he'll find that it's a box full of a wide variety of colorful macaroons, biscuits, cupcakes, and other delicious sweets, no doubt made by Cilan himself. There's even some treats he's made that seems to be exclusively for Red's Pokemon, little labels indicating how a fire-type like Charizard will like this one, or how this other one will be enjoyed by Lapras, and so on. There's also a pair of red winter gloves because Cilan could not remember whether or not he remembered seeing you wearing any back when they went Christmas shopping together (you had a scarf, but gloves...?) so, you know, here's
the equivalent of Mom getting you socksa pair that you can use in case you don't already have some. (And hey, if you did already have a pair, Gengar could probably wear these and that would be the closest Cilan gets to expressing gift giving for a ghost?)Underneath the gloves though are what appears to be some paper. Unlike the book Red gave Cilan with info about the gym leaders of Kanto, it looks like something you'd expect to see on a keyring full of recipe cards, but instead of recipes having been written down, it looks like it can be used for Red to take notes or write information on for just about anything, with a ring that he can use to attach to his bag or belt or what have you for quick access. (Perhaps just in case there's someone with a Pokemon that shows up that doesn't register on the pokedex right away until it's able to be upgraded again? Or even for taking notes on the non-Pokemon living here?) There is a quick note that he seems to have added in the time he left Red in the doorway that says if Red would like something similar to the notes he gave us about the gym leaders of Kanto, Cilan would be more than happy to write about what he knows of the Unova gym leaders to give Red in exchange.
The other bit of paper is a folded note that is... really kind of sappy, wishing Red all the best for this holiday season, and for the general future as well. It also concludes with the following: "Red, I hope you know how proud I am of you--not just because of your abilities as a Pokemon Trainer, but for all of the hard work and effort you've shown during our stay here as well. I'm honored to be friends with someone as great as you are."]
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Red holds the box in his hands, looking down at it in a way like he doesn't know what to do with it or what it's for. Except of course he does, his mind just needing to catch up for the smile to grow on his face and for the grip of his fingers to go in a little more, and Red's not about to sparkle or twinkles or any of those things, but you would surely not guess it's winter outside between the pair of these guys.
It takes the word seemingly forever to come bursting out from his mouth, but it finally will- ]
Thanks! [ You wouldn't think that would be so hard. And now, just let him tilt it eveer so slightly, curious and then looking back over to Cilan. ]
Should I open it with my pokémon?
[ YOU KNOW, HE HAS A GUESS... ]
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['Cause apparently great minds think alike and they both ended up getting each other food that can be given to or otherwise shared with their Pokemon... ^^;;]
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Thanks again. [ Ah, how he would like to give a better thanks-- but he looks back over towards the door he came from, where Gengar has been left alone...
His fingers fiddle for a second, because no, they're not over with the mushiness yet: ]
I'm really glad I got to know you, Cilan. [ ... ] Thanks-- for everything.
[ master of words. ]
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But, Cilan just smiles back as brightly as ever.]
You don't have to thank me, Red--that's what friends are for, right? [Ahaha] I'm really glad I got to know you too, so... if you ever need anything, don't hesitate to ask me, okay?
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[ Annndd, since they've spent a little time. ] I better get back to Gengar-- she's been having too much fun with the snow. [ Ha. ] Have a good time tonight!
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[Otherwise she might get the idea to come over here closer to where we are... I mean--]
I hope you have a pleasant evening as well, Red.
[Even though he's not going to the party, Cilan does hope that Red will be having fun with whatever it is he decides to do instead.]