( Esikko is a little too shy to drop this gift off face to face, even with their fun time just the day prior. So he leaves it at Bakugo's door, knocks and leaves!! The fact that he's gone by the time Bakugo answers means he's improved a lot, right?
The gift is a sizeable box wrapped in elegant gold and white stripes, with a bright red ribbon tied into a bow. Beneath the ribbon, there's a card tucked with paper godetia flowers, since he wanted something to liven it up without tasking Bakugo another living plant. He's already housing quite a few for him, after all.
Inside the box are a variety of other wrapped items, just to make him grumble about having to unwrap more. A fancy whetstone for sharpening his kitchen knives, engraved with his hero name just to be extra. A luxurious black shower robe, for that bit of comfort he's not sure Bakugo always bothers with for himself. A gift certificate for some mapadubu at the red cardinal, with a little note that says "This is like something they make where I'm from! Try it!" Lastly, tucked carefully in a small black box that almost looks made for jewelry, is a coin with the image of a white poppy hand-engraved. The card answers what this one is.
It's written in extremely neat handwriting: )
Merry Christmas, Katsuki. Whatever that really means, it at least means I can show you a little of what you mean to me.
You're always so self sufficient, so it feels like you're impossible to get gifts for, you know? Hehe. But, I think, despite handling yourself so well so that not a single person can worry about you, I want to reach out and give you even more comfort. Is that silly? Too bad~
Everything is self explanatory except the coin. I made it myself, with some magic, and tried to imagine what might represent that role model for you. All Might, right? The flower I used represents peace, so I thought it might suit him. The spell I used means that if you grip that coin tightly in your palm, you'll be able to vividly remember things he's said to you, or things he might say based on your interpretation of him. It's a normal function of your mind, but enhanced, so I hope you find it comforting, rather than weird. Even if you never use it, isn't it pretty?
This got long, but one more thing: thanks for your help yesterday. It was fun. I want to do things like that again, with the both of you, so can we find more excuses for it?
[It also means Bakugo was in his gym room working out and couldn't get to the door in a flash. Towel around his neck, one end wiping at his face, he doesn't need to know who dropped the gift off; Esikko's scent cuts clean through the mix of sweat and resort hallway.
Paper flowers? When did Esikko learn origami? He brushes a finger along one petal before shucking crimson ribbons from their extravagant wrapping. Flowers set to the side, he opens the card first, sitting on his couch edge to read it over.
Whatever it really means. No one's told him the stories behind this holiday, huh. Not sure he's the one to do so, or that Esikko's the person who'd appreciate the origins. So steeped in religion as it is. He pushes the thought aside for now, chuffing softly when his friend suggests his "self sufficiency" makes it hard to gift him. Esikko's not the first person who noted that. He brushes his thumb across the paper, knowing full well more people than he wants worry about him despite all his efforts. Esikko's one of them. Is it silly to want to comfort someone? No.
"Too bad~" he says, and he snorts in amusement. There's the backbone he knows his prince has. Guess he's opening the gifts now since Esikko's note talks to them...
Tch, why the hell are there so many? He has to unwrap each one too! Hefting the whetstone in hand, he traces his hero name's carving with his index joint, wondering what kind of face Esikko made when he told the carver what to inscribe. Guh, is this a shower robe or a mink blanket? Feels heavy, soft, rich, indulgent. He could probably end up sleeping in it on the couch. But in the resort's chilled air, functional. Oh? They actually make something from Esikko's world? Or is the dish an overlap... He'll try it out next time he's at the Red Cardinal.
A coin? ... He wraps his fingers around it as he reads Esikko's explanation. All Might. A memory token of sorts. There's no way he'd ever forget All Might or the things he's said. And yet, considering the resort, he can't say that 100% fully now. Not after August. Not after that curse. If he ever does forget... Esikko... He leans back on the couch, holding the coin as words wander across his mind. Weird. Comforting. Nostalgic. Another nail in determination to find a way home for all of them. To at least make things mutual.
Aa. He had fun yesterday. Probably the best memory he's had in the resort. That's all the "excuse" he needs to agree wih Esikko's request for another time. And the time after. As many as they want.]
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Date: 12/26/25 04:49 (UTC)The gift is a sizeable box wrapped in elegant gold and white stripes, with a bright red ribbon tied into a bow. Beneath the ribbon, there's a card tucked with paper godetia flowers, since he wanted something to liven it up without tasking Bakugo another living plant. He's already housing quite a few for him, after all.
Inside the box are a variety of other wrapped items, just to make him grumble about having to unwrap more. A fancy whetstone for sharpening his kitchen knives, engraved with his hero name just to be extra. A luxurious black shower robe, for that bit of comfort he's not sure Bakugo always bothers with for himself. A gift certificate for some mapadubu at the red cardinal, with a little note that says "This is like something they make where I'm from! Try it!" Lastly, tucked carefully in a small black box that almost looks made for jewelry, is a coin with the image of a white poppy hand-engraved. The card answers what this one is.
It's written in extremely neat handwriting: )
Merry Christmas, Katsuki. Whatever that really means, it at least means I can show you a little of what you mean to me.
You're always so self sufficient, so it feels like you're impossible to get gifts for, you know? Hehe. But, I think, despite handling yourself so well so that not a single person can worry about you, I want to reach out and give you even more comfort. Is that silly? Too bad~
Everything is self explanatory except the coin. I made it myself, with some magic, and tried to imagine what might represent that role model for you. All Might, right? The flower I used represents peace, so I thought it might suit him. The spell I used means that if you grip that coin tightly in your palm, you'll be able to vividly remember things he's said to you, or things he might say based on your interpretation of him. It's a normal function of your mind, but enhanced, so I hope you find it comforting, rather than weird. Even if you never use it, isn't it pretty?
This got long, but one more thing: thanks for your help yesterday. It was fun. I want to do things like that again, with the both of you, so can we find more excuses for it?
Sincerely,
Esikko
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Date: 12/29/25 20:09 (UTC)Paper flowers? When did Esikko learn origami? He brushes a finger along one petal before shucking crimson ribbons from their extravagant wrapping. Flowers set to the side, he opens the card first, sitting on his couch edge to read it over.
Whatever it really means. No one's told him the stories behind this holiday, huh. Not sure he's the one to do so, or that Esikko's the person who'd appreciate the origins. So steeped in religion as it is. He pushes the thought aside for now, chuffing softly when his friend suggests his "self sufficiency" makes it hard to gift him.
Esikko's not the first person who noted that.He brushes his thumb across the paper, knowing full well more people than he wants worry about him despite all his efforts. Esikko's one of them. Is it silly to want to comfort someone? No."Too bad~" he says, and he snorts in amusement. There's the backbone he knows his prince has. Guess he's opening the gifts now since Esikko's note talks to them...
Tch, why the hell are there so many? He has to unwrap each one too! Hefting the whetstone in hand, he traces his hero name's carving with his index joint, wondering what kind of face Esikko made when he told the carver what to inscribe. Guh, is this a shower robe or a mink blanket? Feels heavy, soft, rich, indulgent. He could probably end up sleeping in it on the couch. But in the resort's chilled air, functional. Oh? They actually make something from Esikko's world? Or is the dish an overlap... He'll try it out next time he's at the Red Cardinal.
A coin? ... He wraps his fingers around it as he reads Esikko's explanation. All Might. A memory token of sorts. There's no way he'd ever forget All Might or the things he's said. And yet, considering the resort, he can't say that 100% fully now. Not after August. Not after that curse. If he ever does forget... Esikko... He leans back on the couch, holding the coin as words wander across his mind. Weird. Comforting. Nostalgic. Another nail in determination to find a way home for all of them. To at least make things mutual.
Aa. He had fun yesterday. Probably the best memory he's had in the resort. That's all the "excuse" he needs to agree wih Esikko's request for another time. And the time after. As many as they want.]