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Did the witch find what he was looking for?

[ ~~backdated to the week of klaus' arrival; july 11th~~ ]

Klaus is here.

[ sometimes it's important to cushion the blow. sometimes you have to rip off the bandaid and let it bleed. elena decides to forgo the former in favor of the latter. ] He doesn't remember his first stay. He won't remember you.

[ and that's a good thing. ]

Edited (last one i promise oh my god) 2016-07-19 06:02 (UTC)

victor can i talk to you.

[ He hasn't changed much since he was a Lost One. Then again, he's actually 11, so that's probably why. Still talking with a lisp and missing his front teeth, though. ]

Hey, do you remember me from Neverland?

[ victor has a visitor. ]

[ an incredible black beauty has invited herself into his room. a familiar set of paws and sharp ears lies comfortably in the middle of his bed licking the fur between the pads of her paws. vasilka's eyes are the same striking gold as they had been at hogwarts, and her mannerisms are just as clever and arrogant as ever. it's almost as though she's the same cat from the event, although this one has a better knack for entering rooms she hasn't been properly invited into. ]

[ she's dragged a bit of paper to keep her company, and has been nibbling on the corner. when victor decides to grace his room, she ignores him. her tail sweeps along the cover of the bed, and it's the only hint anyone will ever get that she's noticed he's arrived to keep her company. ]

Good evening, Frankenstein.

I understand it's late, and you dislike conversation, but you seem to have more experience with Wonderland than I.

Did you, perchance, see three playing card men on your device the other day?

I must admit, it's gotten me worried.

Edited 2016-11-10 03:15 (UTC)

[ Merry Christmas! Or late Christmas, because Dustin pretty much slept through it. After a rather jarringly loud fist-pounding knock on Viktor’s door, he’ll find a stocking left on the ground. If he's quick enough to answer he can probably recognize curls and a favourite hat turning the corner. The stocking is jammed full of things, including:

1. Air Heads (assorted flavours, but more watermelon because those are the best)
2. A small container with only banana flavoured runts
3. Gummy bears (sour and regular)
4. Bubble tape
5. Caramello
6. Nilla wafers
7. Chupa chups
8. Cow tales
9. Gummy cola
10. Nerds
11. Skittles
12. Sour patch kids
13. Fun Dip
14. Pop Rocks

And lastly, just for him:
15. A flower crown, flowers fresh from the closet and clumsily (but with a great amount of effort) fashioned together by himself. Viktor also gets chocolate covered coffee beans, an entire 12 pack of mountain dew, and a rubik’s cube.

Propped up is a Christmas card, homemade with probably the worst handwriting known to man: 'Merry Christmas. -Dustin' ]

Edited 2016-12-29 02:26 (UTC)

[You thought you would be free from Dorian just because you haven't talked to him in a while? TOO BAD. He's determined to be friendly with you and give you nice things.]

[Just be thankful you don't have to actually speak with him. Instead, you'll find a couple of reference books on human anatomy wrapped up in a soft blanket and tied up with a ribbon. There is a Christmas card that will no doubt remind Victor of home, as well as a note inside that reads like this.]

Dear Victor,

Since you have informed me that you are a medical practitioner, I thought these texts would make a splendid gift. The blanket could also be of use to you, if you find the books insulting. I must admit, it is hard to find gifts for people who distance themselves from others. Can we not be friends? I can assure you, I'm not as horrible as you might think.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year,

Dorian Gray

[ inside of victor resides a man who loves poetry, and it's possibly elena's favorite thing about him. it comes as no surprise, then, that one of her gifts is the book letters to a young poet. elena likes rainer maria rilke, and she wants to share that with him. one poem in particular has been underlined. alongside the book is a montblanc pen. it has been enchanted, so that it may never run out of ink. elena has no doubts that he will use it to record his findings and other scientific observations, but she hopes that maybe, just maybe, one day inspiration will strike him, and when that day comes, he is not without means.

merry christmas, victor. ]

Edited 2016-12-29 06:53 (UTC)

[Rebekah is a sentimental creature by nature which means when it comes to picking out a gift for Victor she gives it a lot of thought. Books seem too easy of a fall out, nor would she want to give anything too practical like tools to help him with his work. She wanted to give him something memorable, if possible.

she finally settles on a pocketwatch which still falls in the realm of practical while also being something he can keep long term.

inside there is an inscription she had put in. it's a quote from one of her favorite books, Kate Chopin's The Awakening and it felt relevant to some of the conversations they've had:

One must possess many gifts … which have not been acquired by one’s own effort. And, moreover … the artist must possess the courageous soul.

While they may not be artists in the traditional since it still applies, to live in the world, to truly live takes bravery, it is not easy to be human or kind but they must strive to do these things all the same.

he will find this in a small wrapped up box on his doorstep the morning of the 26th after the event has died down with a note:

Merry Christmas, Victor

Sincerely, Rebekah]

[ happy holidays, victor! ]

[ you'll find your black, furry friend in the form of vasilka sitting on your bed with a christmas tie in her mouth. upon further inspection of his room, he'll find two other ties left haphazardly on his floor and on a chair. she'll run away as soon as he advances toward her. ]

[Victor gets a more modern looking pair of shades. While useful, the main reason is because Max thinks he'd find it vaguely interesting. The real reason is because Max would think he'd look good in them, and she'd also find it a little amusing. A small tag reads, "Merry ChristMax!"]

on his mirror

text | i think i am surviving in all the wrong ways

August 5, evening

video;

ACTION. 🐾

November 9th. Text.

backdated to the 26th!

[Late Christmas Gift] 12/26

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This Year To Save Me From Tears I'll Give It To Someone Special

26/12 » DELIVERY DROP OFF.

Back-dated to December 25

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