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[Merry Nattenfest, Shun! A small boreal owl will be arriving to wherever he's staying, with a note that explains she's trained it to go between their houses with snack coding. Hill House to Arc T is crickets.

Snocone the owl (name noted in said note) is also carrying the gift- it's a necklace knife sheath, and an apology for the lack of knife, but not only would that be a bit heavy for poor Snocone, she suspects Shun is a bit particular about those things.]

[A very merry Nattenfest, wherever he's gone off to- well, whether Shun is in the apartment or not over the holidays, when he Is there, he'll find a massive, cozy and heavy blanket set carefully on his bed, with a rather wordy christmas card.

Part of the card notes that if Shun truly wants them all to leave, he can probably find a way to sort out another place for himself and the others to go to- but, he otherwise truly does look forward to coming to know the other, and feels Shun would be rather lonely being isolated in the apartment with no one there.

If Shun indeed isn't there until after the holiday passes, there's an added, smaller note, stating that the new pug came by quite a surprise, but is at least friendly.]

[Shun hasn't had access to his laptop, so his return message is a little late. Still.]

Thank you for the gift, Reira. I like it a lot.

[Shun stays away. Holidays were already bittersweet during the war, and now. He can't deal with it. Not this year, not when he's had less than a month since remembering.

Losing himself in the woods and the nature of being a werebear over the week helps. Shun feels far more settled when he returns to Bavan, to the apartment, calmer than he has in a long time.

He enters through the roof, unwilling to deal with the rest of the household right away… at least until he sees the gifts on his bed. There is a coat – the same purple shade that he used to wear but a size that he suspects will fit his nightform. From Mana maybe? He has no idea who else would be able to get the shade right and know his measurements without asking.

Shun sets that aside to inspect the blanket… and the note on top of it. It's. extensive. The post script about the pug is kind of weird, but Shun can live with more pets, if they come house-trained. As for the offer, Jonathan extended… they should talk about that.

He steps out from Sawatari's, now his room and into the hall to find the other.]

…You around, Joestar?

Yay!

wait

You were supposed to use Snocone D:

Ah! Kurosaki!

[Jonathan's ever optimistic tone rings through the air, and the demon himself is soon visible around the corner. Judging by the basket in his hands...just finished laundry.]

Are you alright? I trust you capable of looking out for yourself of course, but with how things oft are in this place, I cannot help but worry when one vanishes for a period of time...it's quite a relief to see you standing before me!

I'm well enough.

[Settled back into this dimension and into himself at least. That's the best he can ask for right now.]

I just needed space for a bit.

[Dealing with the holidays… maybe he'll be able to do that next year again. Twelve months ought to give him enough time to put himself back together, right? Right. That said, that's not what he wants to talk about.]

About your note… this place was always overcrowded before already. It won't make a difference, if you stay.

My mistake. I'll remember for next time.

Okay as long as you do that...!!

Snocone needs exercise!

And 'enrichment'.

[A somewhat knowing nod-] I understand, [he begins- and indeed he does, or at least somewhat. Speedwagon took off for quite a while around...well, the same time of year, ironically.

That incident was more due to an argument surrounding the cat, however.

As it is, Jonathan's expression brightens considerably.] Truly?

What a relief to hear..! I believe Erina is quite fond of you despite how things began- she's been worried about making certain to make up for it with a proper meal! ...Oh, which does remind me, I presume you've seen the notice about the new dog? It was the strangest thing, truly- we simply woke to find them there not long after encountering one of the bugs from the tunnels. Or perhaps multiples? They were quite insistent that they were 'santa'." He's not sure what to make of it.

[…Shun sees the bait for what it is, but fine. He'll bite.]

Exercise I understand, but enrichment?

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That's the word I was taught :0

It's when you give animals things to do, so that they don't get bored and upset and sick.

So Snocone gets to fly to different places and get different treats.

[...]

Don't you think she'll find things to do for herself, if you allow her space?

[Like, don't keep owls in tiny cages, Shun does not support cruelty to birds.]

Yes. Don't worry, I'm not a person that makes decisions carelessly. I don't go back on my word.

[…Which doesn't mean that he's about to play house with anyone. Though, maybe he'll accept those meals. He's not nearly proud enough to waste food.

Either way, they can revisit that topic when it becomes relevant.

As for the dog… given the cloak that he was given…]

I found a coat on my bed that might be from Mana. Maybe she sent one of you a pet.

[It makes more sense than the dog being from the damn parasites.]

[Well, he'll just nod at that. ~~You're going to receive various spiced curries and Like it, mister bear.~~] A coat?

It would seem then that the puppy was meant for Erina if that is to be the case...I returned from the celebration with my son and others in the Hill House to find my former sword upon my own bed. I've yet to determine just where to put it however...At the very least, I need to fashion a proper scabbard for it.

[As someone who doesn't use cages at all, Reira is very confused suffice to say. No one can blame Shun though.]

????

Snocone has lots of space??? She can go anywhere in the whole house...

This is just so she can have fun doing long distance things without getting hurt!

She used to go back and forth to a friend's house, but they left, and I think she got really sad when there was no one at that spot again...

[~~…Well, he certainly won't say no to them. But they are so not necessary.~~]

Yea. It's custom made, that's how I know it's likely Mana. Nobody else could make me a coat to fit.

[Not one that fits both of his forms in any case. He hesitates for just a second on the topic of sword and scabbard, lips pressing together before he offers:]

Four years ago, I dealt with a couple of metal workers here. I can see what became of them and refer you, if you like.

[Shun didn't really mean to accuse her of anything, but well. He's glad to hear that Snocone the owl seems to have the space she needs.]

If you want, you can send her to visit me at the tower every now and then. I don't mind giving her letters to carry, if it helps her get exercise.

[Will there be owl treats waiting? Mayyyybe.]

I must give you congratulations then! I myself still struggle to find a proper shirt to accommodate these wings I fear. [A struggle, a true stru-

Hold up, the metal workers take priority.] Do you? That would be wonderful indeed, thank you!

Yay!

She already has treats for that spot too, so she'll know exactly where to go! If you want her to go somewhere other than home though, you have to give her a really specific one back...

[Treats Coding.]

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BACKDATED DEC 25 SHHH,

BACKDATED DEC 25 also shout out to mana for surprise pets i guess

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