6th Broken Illusion [Backdated to Christmas Morning]

[punch_illusions_get_harem]

[ Phone : Drone Filter ]
After all the tricks, does this place really expect me to open a box sitting innocently under the Christmas tree I didn't even help set up, just because it has my name on it?

[ There is a pause as he considers it. ] Right. I didn't think so.


((OOC: Action open to housemates and/or any guests for that morning, or anyone who would reasonably stop by 840 Hastings.))

Comments

[float-like-a.livejournal.com]

Actually, the packages that show up after something bad has happened usually aren't anything bad.

[punch_illusions_get_harem]

You said "usually". I'm not all that convinced.

[float-like-a.livejournal.com]

Well, they give us back things we had at home. I'm sure everyone's had at least a few things in the course of their lives that they'd rather not see again. So it can't always be something good, but almost everything I've gotten has been either harmless or beneficial.

[punch_illusions_get_harem]

Hm. [ She had a point. ] I'm still worried about the presentation. I don't exactly have a lot from home I think that I want or need, and getting it like this is just more suspicious than normal.

[float-like-a.livejournal.com]

Everything about this place is suspicious. But if there's even a chance I'll get back something that will help me here, I think it's a chance worth taking.

[punch_illusions_get_harem]

[ Another good point. Damn, he's now fighting a very real temptation to go and open that stupid box. ] Alright, so that's the box covered. What about the stockings?

[float-like-a.livejournal.com]

Mine just had candy and treats that I used to eat at home. Even the kind of candy Commander Ferid used to get for me at the castle when I was just a little girl.

[punch_illusions_get_harem]

[ Well that's one name he doesn't recognize, to add to what he doesn't know about the girl who answered. ]

Did you eat them yet? Did they do anything... weird? [ Eying the stocking across the room, now. ]

[float-like-a.livejournal.com]

No, they were fine.

[punch_illusions_get_harem]

Hm. [ Skeptical he is, but if people are telling him things are fine...

Not saying that no one has a reason to lie, but it would be a pretty weird thing to lie about, so. ] I guess it wouldn't hurt to look.

[float-like-a.livejournal.com]

At least at the stocking, yeah.

[punch_illusions_get_harem]

I should do that. What's the worst that could happen? [ Yes, jinxing yourself is the smart plan, Touma. ]

[float-like-a.livejournal.com]

Right! I'm sure everything will be all right.

[punch_illusions_get_harem]

It doesn't sound like you're all that concerned about what's going on. [ Which is both refreshing and something to be concerned about, all at once. ]

[float-like-a.livejournal.com]

I'm just trying to be optimistic.

[punch_illusions_get_harem]

I guess that's not the easiest thing to do around here.

[float-like-a.livejournal.com]

The moment we lose hope is the moment we lose.

[punch_illusions_get_harem]

[ Scratching his head, though she can't see it. ] I know that. I told someone the same thing not too long ago. [ Except she was far more disparaging than he is, now, and the reality of this place was slowly caving in on him. ] I'd better just hope whatever it is will be useful.

[float-like-a.livejournal.com]

I hope so too. Good luck if you do decide to open it.

[punch_illusions_get_harem]

Heh. [ She said the two words that have always helped him the least. ] Thanks. I'll be careful.

[float-like-a.livejournal.com]

Oh, by the way, I'm Lyon.

[punch_illusions_get_harem]

[ Just the clue he needed. ] Touma. Nice to meet you, and thanks for the tip, I guess.