Hiyori presents his gift in person this year, curious to see the result. “They’re both from me, but I don’t even know what’s going to be in the second one! Of course, you can keep it a secret if you must. Merry Christmas☆”
The first is a small box wrapped in glossy wrapping paper and ribbon; inside is a collection of expensive chocolate truffles in trendy flavors. The second is one of the Marketplace’s Seasonal Gift Boxes, carrying a cherished object of Eiden's from another world.
All drawn into his role as a Santa Klaus Eiden starts with a low, contemplative laugh. As he's handed the gifts he however lifts his hand forward to pause the action. He's curious - especially about the unknown even to Hiyori package but he must remain patient!
From there it's back to his usual voice.
" Hehe, it's all handmade - here you go! And merry Christmas!!!"
From the confines of large golden bag comes out small star patterned plastic bag arounding gold ribbon - inside are chocolate balls with some edible gold scattered on them. Expensive (looking) for an expensive princess! There's also a light beige winter poncho with fur and all with sun to clip it close.
Eiden lays down his sack of gifts to take better hold of Hiyori's gifts for him that he then unwraps. The chocolates makes a smile spread on his face even further. It's just the kind of gift Hiyori would hand out. They all look tasty, he can't wait to give them a go.
" Thank you!! This has you written all over it haha~~ " he says as he starts opening the other box.
A silence follows after, after he's opened the box. It's ornamental jug. Eiden's fingers run over the tuft of hair, familiar soft resurfacing memories in an instant.
He's left silent, eyes welling up. He rushes to wipe them into his sleeve and then without meeting Hiyori's eyes wraps his arms around him, the gift bag still hanging from his hand.
" ... thank you so much. "
It might be a while before he's able to lift his face.