hasitsthorns | IC holiday gifts 2k23

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

It's not how much you give, but how much love you put into giving.

Happy Holidays, Tsuki. They're better for me with you here and I can only hope you feel the same. I love you.

For Ardyn, he gets the (predictable) gift of a sexy pin-up photo as is tradition for her lovers now. He also gets a reminder that he's yet to cash in whatever kink he wants to do with her. Also, lingerie. For him or for her? Who knows! Surprise her!

The man also gets a necklace of opal, shaped like the moon, and tangled in thin rose gold wiring. It's symbolic of both her nickname for him but how - for as much he likes to say she'll never be rid of him - she's just as tangled up into his life in her own ways for better or worse. The necklace will be able to tell him wherever she is (even if Reyson can't).

Happy Holidays, my North Star. You continue to guide me in the right direction even when I don't know I'm lost. Thank you for everything. I love you.

Noctis, too, gets a sexy pin-up photo of Rosie with his card. He also gets new fishing gear, a fishing rod, and those cool sunglasses that help you see fish beneath the surface of the water.

He also gets a fully loaded snackle box with all his favorite treats (that are available in Amani) and a promise to make more for future fishing trips if he'd like.

Happy Holidays, Aster. I know your birthday is difficult but hopefully the holidays aren't... And if they are, hopefully, I can help make those better for you too.

Just like her other boyfriends, Prompto gets a sexy pin-up photo of Rosie. He also gets an outfit not for him - but her - to wear that's a re-hash of the ribbons she'd tied herself up with for his birthday but now including mistletoe and more festive flair.

He'll also get some cute reindeer antlers that once put on will give him features of the animal... but also tie him up in enchanted festive lights that only Rosie can undo the bonds of. She'll warn him, of course, of this feature in the letter but she's still expecting a frantic call.

Happy Holidays, Byleth. Despite all we've been through this past year, thank you for sticking by me still. I love you, now and forever.

One of Byleth's gifts is, of course, a sexy pin-up photo with his card. His other ones are actually... more of an upgrade to the one she'd given him for his birthday!

Firstly, the rose gold whistle that he received can summon Rosie directly. No one will hear the sound but her; she'll either come to the call or be teleported to his side immediately if he desires. Secondly, he gets a pair of glasses with a rose gold trim. They may look like ordinary spectacles to anyone but putting them on reveals their secret quirk. Byleth will be able to see through Rosie's glamour when he wears these.

Happy Holidays, Vanyel. I know that your moons and traditions are different than ours but I hope you enjoy the gifts all the same.

Vanyel, despite not being a boyfriend 'proper' yet, does get the gift of a sexy pin-up photo with his card.

He also gets a pan of sweet rolls and other foods from home. While Rosie wishes she could take credit for baking them, she can't in good conscience say she did. But The Peacekeeper was kind enough to help her out. He also gets a new alchemy set and several herbs, flowers, and other flora from home to experiment with.

Happy Holidays, Angeal. This doesn't feel like a lot for all you've done for me but... I wanted to show my appreciation somehow. Let's talk soon.

Angeal is gifted a plate of perfectly preserved dango and Rosie's favorite recipe for them.

He's also given the gift of several traditional Japanese cooking tools with a note saying that they'll make a date of her cooking for him sometime instead of the other way around. While she might not be able to make Western food well, her skill in her home cuisine is actually pretty decent.

Happy Holidays, Elidibus. I know this gift doesn't compare to the one you recently gave me but I hope the thought counts more than anything.

Elidibus, first and foremost, gets the gift of music Rosie has composed. They come on three different vinyls - all emblazoned with a golden pink rose in some variation - and are very clearly heartfelt pieces. Only one has lyrics on it, a poetic tale of a man drifting among the stars looking for hope in the heart of all there is in the universe.

He also gets a sexy pin-up. After some deliberation, actually, since Rosie wasn't sure if it would be too much but decided to go with her (almost always) sexy instincts on this one. Hopefully, it's appreciated.

He also gets a snippet of vine from herself. While it normally doesn't work when detached from her person, this one is enchanted to link to Elidibus and move or bloom with his thoughts and emotions. It makes a nice impromptu hair tie, bracelet, or collar necklace for however he'd like to accessorize it.

Happy Holidays, Barnabas. I don't know what holidays you celebrate back in your home country, but I'd like to learn more about it all if you'd be willing to tell me.

Barnabas gets the gift of lights. Rose gold-plated lanterns to hang up on his boat that will automatically flicker to life as he walks by them.

He also gets a model figurine of him as Odin riding Sleipnir into battle. While she knows of his other form, she's yet to see it and this may be her hinting as such. Either way, it's a decently sized decoration piece that he can put wherever he likes.

Happy Holidays, my unexpected husband. While I'm tempted to say me as a wife is all the gift you'll need, I've gone ahead and thought of some other things.

Of course, he gets a sexy pin-up photo. The wedding edition, even! It's actually a handful of silly photo booth print-outs with stickers, sparkles, and everything (that she doubts he remembers taking since she definitely doesn't).

But he will also get a new battle staff. It sparks to life with lightning magic once he gets a hold of it. While she hopes he won't need it here, better to be safe than sorry.

The final gift is a broken bowl repaired with gold and a note explaining the significance of kintsugi to highlight and embrace imperfections rather than erase them. Even if they consider their impromptu wedding a "mistake," it's a part of their history now that she hopes won't be forgotten at least.

Happy Holidays, Rose. And happy birthday, too! Hopefully, these gifts make up for my behavior that night.

If nothing else, the sexy pin-up photo is quite nice. This one is unique, too, both in pose and that she's wearing black lingerie instead of the white of the other photos given out.

The main gift is a coffin lid shaped bath tray. It comes with candles, a bath bomb that makes the water look like blood, and hand-crafted bottles of wine. Well, hand-painted at least!

Last but certainly not least is a star map of Amani's mishmash of constellations and what world they're from. It even has some of the ones given a name by her and Noctis.

Happy Holidays, Erika. Thank you for everything this past year and especially telling me how you feel. I know I've got a long way to go still on being a woman you can be proud of, but I want to try. I love you.

Erika does, of course, get a sexy pin-up photo of Rosie. That's just a given. It also comes with some pressed love blossoms that carry a hint of the aphrodisiacal scent. Not enough to cause any issues, but strong enough that someone with a sensitive nose will likely be just a touch enticed.

Her actual gift is a rose gold bracelet made to look like leaves. Although it appears dainty, once it's put on it will grow along the wearer's body to make a suit of armor. The note attached says that while Rosie knows Erika is more than capable of handling herself, learning the importance of having someone there for you goes both ways. Hopefully, she remembers this if she ever needs to use the bracelet for battle.

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Lavinia A simple gift of a comfortable, rose-motif robe. She also gets some chocolate coins. White chocolate, actually, since the woman isn't sure if Lavinia is wolf in aesthetics only or not.

The Doll For The Doll, Rosie gifts a make-up kit so that they can do each other's again sometime. Practice makes perfect after all!

Eddie Riggs Eddie gets the gift of some dope as fuck Metal Records and a player for his own house that's got hints of rose gold along it.

Laios Despite his everything, Laios gets a hand-written lore guide on various yokai. Rosie will add to it if he wishes but she did her best to get the most common ones on Hiromitsu - and herself - in the notes.

Mithrun Mithrun will get a handful of hair clips to keep his locks up and out of his eye(s) while working at the bakery.

Emet-Selch He gets a fire extinguisher and a card that reads "In case you want to actually help put out a fire next time." (His real gift will be a fancy ink pen and quill set.)

G'rhyf Kett After their date and unsuccessful catching of fish for Rosie, she gifts him paper lanterns from Hiromitsu that look like fish he can hang anywhere he likes.

Hythlodaeus Hythlodaeus gets some sexy lingerie, make-up, and a creature design by Rosie to add to the desert biome now that the Pokemon are gone.

Lahabrea He gets a horse figurine where the mane and tail is on fire - and will not burn him or anyone - to be used as lighting however he sees fit.

Obsidian Blackheart Obsidian gets a fancy, enchanted sewing kit as well as several designs of Rosie's own creation. He can use them or not but most of them, as expected, run risque.

Zero Zero gets literally every flavor of instant ramen that exists in the multiverse. Yes, even the weird seasonal and one-off ones. Enjoy the crunch and flavor dust, Zero.

Dimitri Dimitri gets an aged wheel of cheese. Look, she knows the man and what he likes. That's it.

Felix Felix gets a whip sword similar to Byleth's that he can wear discreetly as a belt for surprise attacks!

Caspar For his gift, Caspar will get some new hand wraps and a punching dummy of his own that regenerates like the ones in the training grounds.

Dirk Strider Dirk gets a mug. Enjoy.

Testament Testament gets a tasteful piece of home decor.

IC holiday gifts 2k23

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