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[o hi Kanoa, there's a bunch of texts coming your way. Mostly a series of short videos.]

[Of all of your adorably dumb cats.]

You got 10 minutes to get home or I'm feeding your dinner to them.

[It was another day with little to do, so as usual the Puppet Formerly Known as the Kabukimono went to the forges to get to work on some new blades. It felt odd sometimes, to continue the practice after everything that happened at Tatarasuna, but he reminded himself that it was an important skill that could help the people there.

He was just finishing putting clay on the hot iron when someone approached him, he offered a smile before speaking.]

I'll be right with you! This part gets a little loud-

[And he dipped the blade into water and held it there to cool- and while most did the sensible thing and used tongs to handle hot iron, he simply used his hands.

Once the blade finally cooled enough he removed it and laid it flat, turn to the stranger as he shook the water from his arm.]

I'm sorry about that, one must work quickly while the iron is hot. May I help you?

[On the 24th Kanoa will find a box with his name on it along with a holiday card that reads,]

Merry Christmas!
- Arrakis Faylare

[Inside are a small bag of chocolates and a personalized chess set!

Arrakis attempted to make his chocolates sword shaped but they kept breaking so he chose cat shaped instead. The chocolates are mildly spicy with a hint of orange for his bright personality.

Kanoa's chess board is designed after a sword. The white squares are polished metal to resemble a sword's blade and the black squares are black wood. The board has a black border with a rapier carved in silver on each edge. The pieces are black and white wood and carved on the bottom of one of the black knights are Arrakis's initials, AF.]

[On December 25th, Kanoa will find a package on his doorstep containing an assortment of teas, a box of goodies from the local bakery, and a palm-sized glass heart. A note attached reads:]

Hey Kanoa. Thanks for making all of those swords for me short notice. You really helped me out. I put some tea and snacks in here, but come to think of it, I'm not sure if you eat or not. If you don't, I'll take them off your hands, and I can just get you something else.

I know that glass heart isn't really the type you're looking for, but I thought of you when I saw it.

- Eren

[Delivered quite kindly by the mail mice to Kanoa's home is a bag of homemade potpourri and a little handmade Christmas Pixie. Last but not least, there are some Christmas cookies (some are a little misshapen but it's clear they were made with care).

Attached is a card inside is delicate handwriting:]

MERRY CHRISTMAS KANOA
I made the cookies myself with some help!
Hope you have a wonderful holiday season.
Again, Merry Christmas!

Sincerely,
Alice Liddell

[On his doorstep there will be a box filled with a pair of geta sandals and a book of Pinocchio. At least he left a name on the card, that’s all. Happy holidays kid.]

[At some point in the afternoon/evening, after this conversation, Kanoa will receive a call. Maybe a text would have been more appropriate, but Aubrey’s marginally more used to leaving messages after the beep.]

Hey, is this Kanoa? Uh, I’m a… I know Eren, and he was talking about getting a sword from you. For me. My name’s Aubrey. I have my arm measurements, and if there’s anything else you need, let me know. Thanks. Really appreciate it.

[In late March, Kanoa will receive a small box. There’s a folded note on top, written on nice stationery in (a very amateur attempt at) quill ink:]

Hi Kanoa,

I’ll be upfront: this is part request, part gift. I’d like you to make a sword for a friend of mine. Measurements are on the back of this paper. It’s ok if you’re busy and can’t or don’t want to do it, though.

The gift part is that you can keep this, whether you make another sword or not. I know you said you didn’t want anything for mine, but… ~~here’s payment for~~ here’s something anyway.

—Aubrey

[Within the package: a wood-carved box, with crossed swords atop the lid. (Dealer’s choice on the details.) On the bottom is a signature from the local woodworkers’ shop, Built by Otto; and carved across the front is a short message: “Don’t forget to blink!”]

(ooc: Not expecting a thread here, just a small token for the local puppet swordmaker!)

Hi, Kanoa-kun. I wanted to check in to see how you're doing.

If there is anything I can do for you in Eren's absence, please let me know. I'll help in any way that I can, even if it's just by providing company.

[ At some point during the week, Kanoa receives an invitation:

I'll be hosting a dinner party on March 22 and would love to see you there!

Feel free to come to the Horizons farmhouse any time after 5 PM.

Please do not bring anything! No food, no drinks, nothing but your presence. I appreciate the thought, but for me, the joy of this is being able to cook for a group of people, and I would like to handle it myself.

Hope to see you there!

Dr. Maruki

One gets the impression that if you go against his wishes to bring something anyway, it might stress him out...

When the mingle log goes up on the 22nd, please feel free to come tag around! ]

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