Christmas 2014 Page 3
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/101 (No Timeout) Posted Author A Riva Christmas (Union 2) Dec 22 2014 Riva Banari
Harry Dresden - A pressed 4-leaf clover encased in rigid plastic about the size of a credit card. Also, a tarp.
Inga - A set of plush animals! There is a goat with a tophat and monocle (and tagged Sir Goatington III, Esq.), a sheep dressed up in a Victorian dress (Lady Sheepsonia of Dover), and a pig in a waistcoat (Henry Pigglesworth, Jr.). They come with a note: So you're never out of animal friends.
Kongou - A gift card for a local London curry house. They're probably in for a shock.
Mizuki - A letter for The Artist (as always, decorated in watercolor), as well as various treats for Mizuki's other cast of characters. Mizuki herself is also a recipient of a London Tea Set, as well as a classic silver tea service. Mizuki also gets a set of books, though mized in with the classic literature are a number of philosophy books.
Saber and Sir Bedivere - A landscape painting of Dun Realtai, with an aurora over it and the village and frozen lake beyond. Title: 'A New Legend'. They also get a box of 100 of Dante's tacos with bottles of hot sauce.
Sir Gawain - A set of cookbooks and the entire run of 'Worst Cooks In America' and 'Kitchen Disasters'.
Staren - A storyboard for Supercatboy #1, featuring the origin and trials of DR. STAR and his first conflict against the evil NEGA-LUDDITES.
Tatsuto Satou - A watercolor picture of the Digimon Village they visited with Plotmon, Kudamon, and all the baby mon. The adorableness level is over 9999.
Thor - The Led Zeppelin 1-IV Collection (Immigrant Song!), as well as a selection of Metal from various Nordic bands. He's a god, he can figure out a CD player.
Tomoe - A pendant of a little fairy in stainless steel.
Yuuki Kuran - Being a Normal Girl, Riva gets her Normal Girl things. She gets a smartphone.
Na'Sabal-Une Fang - A stained-glass dreamcather featuring a sprite.
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/102 (No Timeout) Posted Author More Metal Gifts Dec 22 2014 Metal Man
Armsmaster: A copy of how to win friends and infulence people, a book on about reformed supervillains and the heros who gave them that one chance to turn around. There's also a note, perhaps this will help you find your way. Leaving your world and your self better off for it.
Roll: A very nice sweater and it's not trapped in any way.
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/103 (No Timeout) Posted Author Junker Gifts Dec 22 2014 Maya
Toph: She gets a box of cookies, and a odd chunk of Mithril Ore there's also a sheet with braille with a bit of information on the Mithril itself over the various world's it's been found upon. Also she gets some fresh pastries which are native to Maya's world.
Kirito and Asuna: Directions to a island on her world in a more tropical region, they'd find a intact hideout there possibly one of Maya's old ones from the preunification and they would find enough supplies for them to enjoy a week there without much trouble, there are also none of the local predators known to Maya's world on the island either and it has a heck of a view of the world shells above and below it.
Nanthan Hall: A Leather bound book covering the mythology and history of Maya's world, there are a large number of hand written notes by Maya in the margins indicating information about various things mentioned in the book but not covered in it.
Shirou: gets a Junker Survival Knife it's a fairly long blade that could be used as a weapon if need be, it's also /very/ well crafted too from the looks of it. IT also comes with a leather sheath that can be fitted about the leg or upper arm as he wishes. He would also note the material made up of the blade while steel seems very receptive to magic like enchantment and the like.
Auron: A Long sword as akin to the Holy Guard of her world use, it's a very nicely balanced weapon oddly it has no cross guard.
Faruja: A Book of her world's own holy scriptures. With a note - I hope you find this interesting and enlightening given your interest in my world.
Solid Snake: A bottle of Jun and Wun's finest whisky and a card wishing them best in the coming year.
Freya: An invitation to join Maya's adopted Family for a meal.
Theo: Gets a single healing fate card from Maya it's reusable and Maya's note also indicate she'll tech him how to use it.
Landon al Cid : Gets a model of Maya's world, well a globe, showing off all seven shell layers and it actually rotates as well it's clearly powered by a small magical crystal at it's core and there's a note. I thought this might be of interest and hope for good things to come from contact between both our worlds.
All active elites get a Christmas card from Maya with a picture of her in a Christmas outfit sitting on the snow edge of a floating island from the looks of it wishing them well. They also get as small thing of cookies.
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/104 (No Timeout) Posted Author SMISSMASS GIFTS Dec 23 2014 Jinx
Since Miss Jinx is still figuring out people in the Feds, everyone who didn't get a personal presnt mailed to them gets a hand crafted Derringer-ish pistol. Small enough to be concealed... and it would have to be because all of them are garishly colored and cobbled together with scrap parts.
MERRY SNOWDOWN!
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/105 (No Timeout) Posted Author Toph's Gifts part 4 Dec 23 2014 Toph Beifong
VEGETA is given front row seats to Earth Rumble VI for the next season of fights, including free cabbage snacks and soft drinks for each fight.
RIVA BANARI is given a very fine inking set from the Earth Kingdom along with blank scrolls.
ZEPHYR gets a large windchime that is nearly half a meter long. It's made of various metals, decorated with various rocks and gemstones.
BELI KLUM is given a series of scrolls with drawings of various spirits from the Avatar world on them.
JINX will get a huge sack of high grade coal.
TONY STARK and PEPPER POTTS will receive their gifts in person on Christmas morning AFTER she has been allowed to open all the gifts that people have given to her. So there.
The rest of the Union members that have not received a personal gift from Toph are given a small set of fancy rocks and ores from the Earth Kingdom.
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/106 (No Timeout) Posted Author Dragon Gifts Dec 23 2014 Ryu
Fang, Bahamut, Rhapsody, Paarthurnax and even Teepo: A single, eerily-shimmering white dragon scale. One of Ryu's own. It glows faintly in the right light, possessing a very slight magic to it. The note says, "I couldn't think of something that meant more to another dragon than this. - Ryu"
Finna: A gift basket! It's, at least, one of the good ones that are full of candy.
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/107 (No Timeout) Posted Author Gifts Of State Dec 23 2014 Landon al Cid
While neither Landon al Cid, nor the world of Galianda in general, celebrates Christmas, the Prince of Ramuh has arranged for all Union members to receive a small gift. While it isn't specifically for Christmas, it is in the spirit of the holiday, in the spirit of greater cooperation with the Union, and in spirit of the coming Victory Day feast.
These presents are baskets of Galiandan delicacies. There's a sampling of food from every continent - Ifriti cactus milk and sweetbreads, Shivan Coatl steaks, Ramuhan vegetable platters and chocolates, a single slice of Odynari metalfish, Bahamut skyfish sushi, Levitani Zolom meats, and a mix of mushrooms and edible fungi from Titan.
The baskets are nicely-crafted, with a tag explaining each wrapped food, as well as a list of some popular recipes.
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/108 (No Timeout) Posted Author Actual Christmas Gifts Dec 23 2014 Vegeta
Vegeta is not in the spirit of giving, but he is a thankful person and has saiyan honor and all that. So there are some exceptions to the rule of selfishness.
Beli Klum - A capsule that expands into a thirty foot dome freezer full of freshly cut and wrapped t-rex meat.
Toph Beifong - Saiyan armor (Classic shoulder pad type like Vegeta originally wore), and a red ferrari.
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/109 (No Timeout) Posted Author Gifts from a Firebadger Dec 23 2014 Mortimer Balman
Naturally, Mortimer is sending out gifts to everyone he knows that he can remember- he may have forgotten some people though (so tell me if I forget you and you're someone Morty likes or at least respects). Presume that if you are on this list, you also get a big tupperware container of gingerbread cookies.
BELI KLUM- A puzzlebox covered in small, carefully cut gemstones native to Equestria. The puzzlebox cannot be solved without the use of magic, because otherwise the dimensions do not line up. When solved, it plays a soft melody that sorta sounds like Swan Lake, but is different enough to only be reminiscent.
SARAH- A fine, meticulously hand-carved staff of simsapa wood, looks an awful lot like a long quill with winding patterns. Note attached, written in early Japanese script, "In our legends, Shaymin once gave one of his quills to a young sorcerer in the form of a stave. With it she saved entire nations from corruptive influences and filth. I'm sorry it's only a replica, but I'm no wizard."
TONY STARK AND VIRGINIA POTTS- Hand (well hoof) molded dinner plates and bowls made from an off mixture of clays- very sturdy, has a pleasant sort of earthy smell, labeled DO NOT MICROWAVE, BEST FOR BARBEQUES. Also, a couple bottles of a strong, sweet red wine. Also a delivery of simple, inexpensive, but amusing toys to be added to the Children of Annu donations.
AMALTHEA- A subscription to 'Better Homes and Fortresses', this month's issue has special interviews with Bob Vila and one iteration of Bevel Lemelisk on how to put the perfect breakfast nook in any home construction, world-killing superweapon, or townhouse. There is also peach-apple flavored ale, several bottles of it.
STAREN- A pokeball. A single pokeball. But it's not like any other Pokeball in the Multiverse, because it's one of Mort's, from his world- it's (supposedly) capable of capturing humans because it recognizes them as a type of pokemon.
RAVEN DEVANOS- A short list of potential contracts with some of the people Mort used to work with when he still had his company- people who might like to buy Chocobos or temporarily house their pet monstrosities. Also a big pot of five alarm rainbow-colored chili, a crate of ale, and cat odor eliminating sprays.
NOH BODY- A bag of shiny marbles, and some jingly silver bells polished to a mirror shine.
TESLA ARMADIA- The usual.
LUTE- A positively /delicious/ Christmas raspberry pie. It explodes when bitten into or cut, but it's /really/ tasty.
JINXEL- Falstaff will show up at her place in the Everfree carrying some household goods, a bundle of fabrics, and custom-knitted socks for Jinxel. She will also get Absol-hugs.
LOROS- A small crate of fine wines made from local fruits, carefully aged to exquisite taste.
ARTHUR LOWELL- A broom made from /solid/ teakwood. Note written in English, probably by Switchbait, "I know you've already got brooms and stuff, but you could probably alchemize it into a good backup broom, this thing is solid enough to beat a man to death with." And a copy of Call Of Modern Warduty 4: Way of the Samurai Ghost Dad.
JOHN CONNOR- The Connor family will discover a bundle full of Mortimer's fine home cooking, a huge bottle of cooking oil which is filled with a veritable cornucopia of compressed vegetables to add flavor, a hand-carved pipe with some apple-flavored tobacco for Derek, and a box marked 'JOHN ONLY.' Inside the box is a manual on survivalism, escape techniques, and improvising tools. Annotated with notes on how he can use this information to sneak out the house now and then.
SIMON PETRIKOV AND MARCELINE- Two huge, fresh, juicy burgers with nabulsi cheese- a semi-hard brined cheese made from sheep's milk. There is also a package containing all the condiments and trimmings they could reasonably WANT to put on a burger.
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/110 (No Timeout) Posted Author More Firebadger Gifts Dec 23 2014 Mortimer Balman
TWILIGHT SPARKLE- BOOOOOOKS. Specifically books written by Mortimer about his world's history, magic, and legends.
RAINBOW DASH- Same as last year, plus a keg of good hard cider.
RARITY- A couple spools of fancy fabric and thread from other worlds across the Multiverse. None of it magical but it's at least nice. And some choice jewels, professionally cut, for whatever she wants to use them in.
PINKIE PIE- The other one, the one with the dark side. Couple bottles of hard cider and some sturdy juggling balls for emergency purposes.
BRAMBLE PATCH- A small package of seeds. The seeds will grow into trees which may or may not suddenly explode without any warning whatsoever. They're from a strange and mysterious land known as 'Australia'.
RADITZ- Fooooooood. Lots of food. All of it grown by Mortimer himself! There's fruits, super hot peppers, jalapenos, a rack of pork ribs, a turkey, and two packages of bacon. Yes, all of this /grown/.
PONYVILLE- A bunch of trees and decorations collected from around the Multiverse by Mortimer while he was out doing other jobs, to help beautify the town for Hearthswarming.
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/111 (No Timeout) Posted Author A Kitsune's Gifts Dec 23 2014 Kirika
Psyber: A finely crafted katana inscribed with glowing white runes, sharpened to perfection and balanced immaculately. The blade's hilt is wrapped with dark green, and what appears to be an ofuda seal is affixed around the grip itself. The blade is enchanted by Matron Shukutou herself as a holy blade, intended to be a bane against demons and other beasts. It should be strong enough to slice through most materials of mortal make as well, and it is a blade more durable than any man-made sword of Kasun. A note says, "It was not easy convincing my mother and uncles to approve this, but with my word vouching for you, they agreed in the end to forge you a blade."
Na`Sabal-Une Fang: Nasa gets a tanto inscribed with runes intended to be a bane against demons, as well as prove durable and sharp beyond mad-made blades. It's finely balanced, and also immaculate in make. It will make an excellent fighting dagger should Nasa choose to use it.
Saber and Sir Bedivere will both receive a matching set of kimonos in varying shades of blue, and trimmed with gold coloring. How Kirika managed to get information on Saber's coat of arms, it's hard to say, but regardless it is on the back of both garments, three gold crowns making up her royal crest. Sandals are also included.
Faruja and Ainsley: Both will receive a necklace each, one styled as a bent T, the other as a large book. Each symbolizes Faruja's fealty and loyalty to the church of Glabados, and Ainsley's drive for knowledge respectfully.
Wuyin Tsai, Inga, and Riva will each get a jeweled pendant of amber, formed from sap hailing from the insect queen of Kasun. They also will acquire a jar of honey, but not just any but Ambrosia of the highest quality.
Kaminagi Setsuko: A yari (spear) enchanted with the strength of oni-steel and blessed as a monster slayer's weapon is provided to Major Kaminagi. It bears the seal of Matron Shukutou, and it marks Setsuko as an ally of the Nine-Tail to be trusted in Kasun.
Finna: Fried tofu, green tea, sake, and a large variety of other delicious foods are sent to the winter fox, all in a Christmasy gift basket.
Kagenashi: The Nogitsune will receive a deep red winter shawl made of the finest spider-silks, enchanted to provide warmth and protection from the roughest of weather and winds. The shawl also is trimmed with golden patterns styled like a fox on the run.
Cheyanne: Holy seals inscribed onto a hooded cloak, bearing fortune while traveling amid the wilderness from the spirits that may reside there. Also included is a skin containing the necessary grounds for Kirika's favorite tea.
Mizuki: A book containing a series of heroic tales and plays hailing from Kasun, as well as other stories of folklore and history of the world as a whole.
Eleanor and her girls: They will receive a series of kimonos colored in orange and white, with a fox bearing features similar to each assigned girl. Eleanor herself seems to be the matron of the pack, while the girls are represented by a fox kit.
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/112 (No Timeout) Posted Author Arcane Gifts Dec 23 2014 Mihk Lihzeh
(They're arriving right on the wire, but that's because they were all hand crafted.)
ARIAH: Receives a fine robe made from 'Velveteen' This is a mix of regular cotton and the silk produced by Dire Mites.(Don't ask where she got the silk). With it, a note written in traditional Eorzean script. Miss Ariah, I hope this finds you well, and I thank you most sincerely for being so kind.
GAIUS VAN BAELSAR: Receives a set of potions, clearly labeled and marked. They are a mixture of Ether, Healing and various Elemental Resistance potions, some to drink, others to apply to armour, as well as a couple of very powerful poisons to be applied to weapon blades. The accompanying note reads: Van Baelsar. Thank you for your gift, and I appologize for my frosty reception, perhaps moving into the new year we can come to a better understanding.
SERORI: Receives a pair of warm woolen gloves, a matching hat and jumper. They're not GARISHLY HORRIBAD CHRISTMAS, but are instead made in cool blue with ice-white embelishments. The note accompanying the parcel reads: Thank you your hard work this year, Colonel. I hope I can prove myself more reliable in the field of battle in the coming new year than I have previously.
DRACULA: Receives a gift and card set similar to Serori. His set is in a deep wine red with lighter red embelishments.
PSALM: Receives a pair of warm shoes, made with care, they're soled with a hard leather, and covered with a reinforced cotton lined with further leather. They're lined to keep feet nice and warm. The note reads: Miss Songsteel. Thank you for being so kind to me.
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/113 (No Timeout) Posted Author A Thunderous Christmas Dec 23 2014 Thor
Tony and Pepper each are given a lightning-bolt styled pendant, a token of loyalty to them as a friend and protector. "You need but look to this to know I am always there, should you call to me." The note accompanying it says. Tony also gets fine quality ale, for his liquor stores.
Faruja gets a red, blue, and silver traveler's robe sewn with cloth of the highest quality of Asgard, fit for a royal in fact. This cloak also bears a lightning bolt on the back, signifying its connection to Thor. The orphanage Thor had donated to the previous year has also been given a third of Thor's Union wages in donation.
Inga shall get wiseman's staff blessed with runes and raven feathers is sent, well crafted and balanced for use in her duties to Asgard.
Riva shall receive a series of paints of many colors, as well as canvas to use them with. To go with them, she receives a crystal containing pictures of Asgard in general, for reference. "Word reached me you were an artist by trade before you joined your order, I hope this gift satisfies you." a note coming with it says.
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/114 (No Timeout) Posted Author Cyber Gifts Dec 23 2014 Alexis Maaka
The Gatecrashers in general will receive a voucher for two out of eight games to choose on Mist during the Holiday sales, as well as several DLC packs available to go with them.
Noble Six gets a high-frequency blade, using nanofibre cords that when deployed and solidified, gives it a tinsel-strength and sharpness to punch through solid plate armor. She also gets a red zip-up hoodie sized for her considerably large frame, with two fluffy wolf ears on the hood.
Kotone Yamakawa will get a light ballistic vest capable of being hidden under a hoodie or jacket, something she could use in the field for protection. She also will get a hacker's kit full of programs for a rookie hacker, complete with a how-to guide for assistance in doing it right.
Reker gets an in-game weapon, the Mk. 46 SAW, in Gun Gale Online. Coming with it is an XP booster as well as a series of mods for the gun itself.
Amalie, the GGO player secretly known as Amalthea, will be getting a FAMAS rifle with an extended magazine in-game.
Kirito will be receiving a few Christmasy themed outfits for his avatar, each of them girly as all hell. Something about this says a lot about Maaka's sense of humor.
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/115 (No Timeout) Posted Author Kryptonian thanks Dec 23 2014 General Zod
Although Zod and crew are definitely not the gift-giving types, Zod ultimately feels that to not make some holiday gesture would not endear him to his allies. Thus. Some very pragmatic gifts.
First of all, the Confederate elites get a heavy duty scarf, made out of whatever that almost unrippable fabric the Kryptonians make their capes out of. These scarves are black, white, blue, or red, as it is really a random assortment. Apparently Zod had a lot of spare cape fabric, especially since he forbid their use in combat conditions after that one guy got sucked through a drop ship engine intake. The engine didn't survive.
Fake Avenger specifically gets a katana made out of the weird alloys the alien people use, being an almost lusterless dark stone grey blade. It is extremely sharp even though its weight is way too light to be just metal. It is also not as brittle as a traditional katana, with no evidence of the stereotypical Japanese forging techniques used to make the blades. The hilt is wrapped with that weird cloth material they use as well.
Gaius Van Baelsar receives a Kryptonian plasma pistol, for those times magitech just isn't going to cut it.
Samar receives a series of space survey reports that show the sites of where the Black Zero has encountered the remains of space battles. The note attached explains that these were surveyed prior to the Black Zero's unification, but could give clues to similar sites that have unified.
Strangely, Lute receives a specific gift from Zod. It is one of those funky undersuits they wear, along with the breathing helmet apparatus thing they use. The card says it is so that Lute can ride along with Mr. Crabs underwater. The breather has been calibrated for use by a human.
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/116 (No Timeout) Posted Author Gifts from the Izzet! Dec 23 2014 Rhapsody
Behold, Gifts of SCIENCE!!! Well, maybe not all of them. But hey, SCIENCE! Everything would come in a very shiny blue and red box.
Yunomi Stadler - The off world apprentice, Izzet Guardian, and closest friend of Rhapsody would receive an oriental themed, meditation fountain with a simple spell cast on it to keep the water fresh and always rushing across its stones and down the mini-water fall it creates.
-For those times when something simple can help one relax.
Amalthea - It seems Ryxinel has tried to step into the shoes his father left behind. While sent from all three, the dragon artificer has created a Mizzium kite shield for Amalthea's use, should she want to use it. A small note indicates she can ask for any design she wants on the front of the shield.
-For when the best offense requires a little defense.
Jeanette Thompson - a stock of Mizzium Bullets that would fit her sidearm as well as all the items needed to keep a sword in prime condition. additionally there would be a waiver to a Ravnican type spa located somewhere in one of the Guildless Districts of outer Ravnica.
-A weapon is only as good as its owner and the condition its kept in, but sometimes the owner needs a little R&R too.
Theo Morrison - A bottle of polish and a well made towel would be gifted directly to Kickotron while Theo's gift is a single black petal of some kind of plant.
-I'm sure you can guess what this is, Theo. Use it wisely.
Noh - A waiver to a popular butcher's shop in the Boros District worth 50 credits in Ravnican Currency.
-Cause a little extra food around the holidays never hurt.
Noble Six - A high number of mizzium bullets for a regular rifle of her world as well as a 'Lightning Rifle' of Ryxinel's design.
-Because having options in your arsenal can never hurt.
Cheyanne - A bright green crystal that glows faintly, but grows brighter for a while if blown upon by its owner.
-For the one that lit a bright path through a dark time, something to light your path when little light is near.
Rainbow Dash - An enchanted book that, while read, will produce images of the subject matter. The subject? The many different fliers of Ravnica: People, creatures, and otherwise.
-Maybe you'll learn some new moves from the ones described in here!
Ainsley and Faruja- Each would receive a simple cape, reversible, with one side red and the other side blue.
Ryan (Ryu) - While Rhapsody could not reply in kind to Ryu's gift, Sidonia and Ryxinel send one of their own scales, while Rhapsody sends a single white feather, possibly from another form of hers. Perhaps strangely, there is no message included.
Bahamut - A small sphere that, when activated in a dark place, would cause the constellations of Ravnica to appear above. The brightest of the stars in the display would be a blue and red star higher than the rest, in the center of the display.
-May the wonder of a new sky and those that have become a part of it be an inspiration to you.
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/117 (No Timeout) Posted Author Gifts from the Izzet! Part 2! Dec 23 2014 Rhapsody
More Gifts!
Elasaid Hood - A dozen vouchers to a very popular all you can eat buffet in the Guildless Districts of Ravnica.
-For when you need to resupply. Don't worry, they will be able to keep up.
Richard Stadler - A pair of shades, a leather jacket (which amazingly is only red and blue on the INSIDE of the coat, while the outside is black) and a small communications crystal that can act as a 'red phone' straight to Rhapsody.
-Just some stylish clothes and a way to contact me directly if you need to do so.
Neva Fernandez - For the accomplice to Rhapsody's recent escapade in Ravnica, Neva would receive a real pair of 'Izzet Charm Gauntlets', a blue and red cape with a hood, and an Izzet Signet on a cobalt chain should she want to wear it.
-For the only other Planeswalker I've met that truly deserves to be an Izzet Magewright.
Tony Stark - An invitation to the Izzet's next Presentation Day (Date to be determined) as well as a couple dozen ingots of Mizzium with instructions on how to use, mold, and smelt into whatever fashion he wants.
-Lets see what you can come up with!
Maya - A blue and red Ornithopter to do with as she pleases.
Genghis Rex - A piece of paper that reads thusly: I. O. U. One (1) Punch in the Face.
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/118 (No Timeout) Posted Author A Pug's First Christmas Dec 24 2014 Grumble
Twas the night before Christmas and all through skies, a Grumble was flying. Oh me oh my!
Out on a mission to give the Union all presents, he traveled the Multiverse with a determined essence!
For each boy and girl and spirit and dragon. Not a toy, a pet, or even a wagon!
A sausage! Smoked, cooked, and nutritious. His present to all would be tubular and DELICIOUS!
And so the pug did fly through night! Visiting each house, fortress, and home with all his might!
A sausage for all and to all a goodnight!
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/119 (No Timeout) Posted Author (Ice) Kingly Gifts Dec 24 2014 Simon Petrikov
Simon and Marceline do not exactly have a lot of cash right now. But the gifts they are able to give are heartfelt at least.
STAREN: The first season of Cheers, on tape. They are clearly very old tapes, and some of the tapes may be a bit damaged on their cases, but they play just fine.
RAVEN DEVANOS: All the Popples from the original line, in a large plastic bag. More or less pristine condition. Pretty Cool, Party, Pancake, Puzzle, Prize, Puffball, Pretty Bit, Potato Chip, and Putter.
KIRITO: A novelty giant pencil sharpener, to keep his swords sharp, and a pair of pandabear earmuffs to keep his pointy elf ears warm.
QUENTYN WESTWIND: A banged up red first aid kid... Full of various canned food, instead of first aid supplies. This including pie filling and chicken noodle soup. They are thankfully not from Simon and Marcy's world, as the expiration date is nowhere near expiring.
KYRA HYRAL: Dungeons and Dragons 1st Edition, including all five boxed set expansions available as of the mid 1980s. Dice included.
RYU: A book of motivational phrases from Simon's world, with such gems of wisdom as, "Don't let the dragon drag on."
MORTIMER BALMAN AND FALSTAFF: L.A. Lights sized for Typhlosions and Absols. Where light-up shoes in that size came from given the lack of a manufacturer to take custom orders shall remain a mystery. A note from Marceline, probably written for her by Simon, makes the claim, "The shoes light up so you can go fast!"
CHLOE VON EINZBERN: A warm coat, shirt, and pants, in her size. The shirt has a stylish vampire-smiley-face on it that kind of looks like Marcy. Except Marcy isn't a vampire, obviously.
JONOTHON STARSMORE: A black scarf with purple-furred 'black cats' and jack-o-lanterns, as well as a more season-appropriate green one with bells and ornaments.
NURSE JOY: A thermometer that is also a switchblade. Just incase.
TOMOE: Earmuffs like Kirito's, only they have koala bears instead of panda bears.
GRUMBLE: An invitation to live with Marcy and Simon once they have a place to live of their own, and also a Christmas body stocking designed for pugs. It is very warm and cozy.
JINXEL: A sign to hang around her neck that says, 'FRIEND. NOT FOOD.' incase she decides to dress up like a deer again. Also toothpicks to get fir tree splinters out of her teeth.
FINNA: A fox-ear headband, and a music video about animated fox girls set to the song, 'What Does The Fox Say?' Both of these were picked out by Marcy.
BRAMBLE PATCH: A written apology from Simon, explaining that apparently he fought her or something but he can't remember, and he hopes she didn't get hurt. Also, a wooden statue of a whywolf, to promote scientific inquiry instead of destruction.
NOIELA: A santa hat that comes with a monocle. Also a written thank you letter from Marcy for helping to protect her and Simon.
ANNIE SANDBERG: Though they have yet to meet in person, Marcy was so enthusted about getting to meet another girl her age that she has drawn a poorly-rendered representation of her life's story so far, in whatever was around at the time. Most seem to be crayon, but there is also ink pen, marker, and one appears to be drawn with condiment packets of various kinds.
NA`SABAL-UNE FANG: An authentic NASA astronaut uniform. It looks like it was probably taken from a museum, and is not a 'modern' version by any means. A letter from Simon says, "I think you said you liked NASA or something like that. Sorry for not remembering the details. I thought you might appreciate a bit of history to add to your collection!"
That appears to be it for now, as it's everyone Simon and Marcy have interacted with, but there might be some people that were missed who may be getting something at the last minute...
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/120 (No Timeout) Posted Author OOC: Mailbox Closed Dec 24 2014 Santa Claus
Santa's Mailbox is closed! No further @mails for Christmas miracles, please.
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/121 (No Timeout) Posted Author More Gifts! Dec 24 2014 Jonothon Starsmore
SIMON PETRIKOV: (And Marcy!) Figuring that the two will need to make a new start of it due to their world being in like the worst shape ever Jonothon has gifted the pair with household goods! A set of good pans for cooking and baking, a set of microwave-safe dishware (plates, saucers, and cups), and some silverware. The note with them says, "I hope you can use these things for when you get settled."
FERHAM: Jono doesn't know her very well, so her gift is a little... impersonal. Maybe he's kind of phoned it in, but he's got her a reasonably generous gift card for a women's clothes store in the Multiverse Mall. The note with it says, "I'm sorry. I didn't know what you'd like. Maybe you can use it. If not let me know and I'll think of something else."
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/122 (No Timeout) Posted Author Presents from an Aeon Dec 24 2014 Bahamut
Bahamut had never heard of this Christmas thing before joining the Multiverse, but it sounded like a fun and noble tradition to him, so he decided to join in.
Rhapsody - The Izzet Guildmaster receives a machina sword with the Waterstrike and Firestrike aspects. The blade is about four feet long, made of adamantite, and collapses in on itself or deploys with the push of a button so that the pommel and hilt are all that remain. One side of the blade bubbles with watery power, the other side burns with fiery fury.
Ryu - The newbie dragon receives an invitation to the Junko Chocobo Ranch in the Calm Lands of Spira, to select a strong chocobo for a mount. He may do this at any time during the day and select any of the chocobo there, by order of the Aeon of Bevelle.
And everyone in the Union receives a small sculpture of Bahamut in his arms-crossed pose, that confident grin on his face and his wings spread wide.
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/123 (No Timeout) Posted Author Gun Gale Gifts Dec 24 2014 Reker
Kirito: For Christmas this year, Reker has gotten Kirito modificaton kit for the FN FiveseveN that Kirito had picked up in GGO. These modifications include a supressor and a laser aiming module. A note comes with it.
'I know you're mostly using this thing for a backup, but the laser will help you line up shots better and the supressor will reduce the recoil.'
Asuna: For Asuna, Reker has gotten her a full set of healing equipment, including both types of medkits and the device needed for rezing players.
'So I heard they called you the Berserk Healer in ALO. Figured you might want to give the role a try in GGO.'
Tomoe: For Tomoe, she's going to get an upgrade for her SPAS-12. Visually it looks like a rack of shotgun shells that mount on the side, but statistically it grants her faster reload and extra ammo in the weapon.
'You never know when you're gonna need an extra round in the chamber. Use it wisely.'
Agil: While Reker hasn't had the chance to meet Agil yet, he still got him a gift. Knowing that Agil uses an explosive arsenal, Reker went out and got him a box full of a wide variety of grenade launcher rounds. All types, from lethal to non-lethal, covering the spectrum.
'I've got one of those MGLs myself, I know how fun they are. Figured something to give it a lot of utility would be the best bet.'
Rhapsody: What do you get for the dragon who can buy herself anything? Simple, get her something she can't buy. Reker found a special in-game incindiary ammo and grenade combo, since she's a dragon and he figures she's missing her fire breath.
'Here you go. I know it ain't the same, but it'll let you light people on fire at a distance, has to count for something, right?'
Alexis Maaka: Maaka finds her package to contain an MP5-K with a drum magazine on it.
'I need to get to know you better, but from what I've gathered so far, a bit of close range spray and pray ain't a bad thing.'
Amalie: The in-game avatar of Amalthea finds herself with a package in her mailbox from Reker. This package contains a set of tactical gear that is the same colors as her maid outfit.
'I don't know if you'll wear it, but this way you can have some extra protection on top of your getup.'
Arthur Lowell: Arthur is the only one who gets a gift outside of GGO. Arthur will get a long package with the note attatched to it. Inside of the package is a Tactical Broom. A tactical broom is a regular broom that has been spray painted black and has a pistol grip, front grip and iron sights attatched to it.
'I know your fighting style is somewhat unconventional, so I figured an unconventional present was in order.'
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/124 (No Timeout) Posted Author INCREDIBLE SUPER GIFTS! Dec 24 2014 Herbert West
ARTHUR LOWELL receives a warning note to be a good son-in-law, and in a more practical sense also receives an attachment for his broom(s) which unfolds into a cowcatcher. It also has a low magnetic charge that collects stray particles for use in a small fusion device. This turns his broom for a limited time into a TYPE 36X SUPER WEST INVINCIBLE BROOMSABRE.
PSYBER receives a pistol which bears a close resemblance to an IMI Desert Eagle, but which has a rear-loading chamber that fires cryo-shells. "Sorry that you didn't get the guns you wanted! When used with the SUPER WEST AESTHETIC SUNGLASSES this pistol will show scantily-clad busty women when each shot is fired as a consolation!"
AMALTHEA receives a fancy, frilly dress with a wide bell-shaped skirt. "Under the skirt you will find a TYPE-4UL SUPER WEST EXPLOSIVE UNICORN HORN LAUNCHER! Three shots per clip."
AL AZIF also receives a frilly, pretty dress. This one is just a dress.
LILA receives a selection of accessories like belts, hats, necklaces, and other things. "Each of these has a SUPER WEST MULTIVERSAL RANGE EMERGENCY TRANSPONDER in case of further kidnap attempts!"
STAREN receives one SUPER WEST COCKPIT SOFT-SERVE ICE CREAM DISPENSER for use inside giant robot cockpits.
ARIEL receives a small selection of TYPE-55P SUPER WEST TEMPORARY PROTECTIVE DEPLOYABLE SHELTERS, which can be used to shield civilians from the elements and reasonable amounts of destructive power being flung about for a period of 24 hours. Each one holds 4-6 civilians.
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/125 (No Timeout) Posted Author Holiday Fabulousity Dec 24 2014 Rarity
The Other Mane Six - Each of the girls gets a figurine (about the same size as the RL toys) of themself sculpted from crystal matching their primary body color. A small gemstone carved to match their QT marks is inset in each flank.
Toph - A box of various mineral salts meant for use in a -mud- bath instead of the normal watery type. Included is a small holiday note (in braille of course): For as few interests we share, this is one I know you will definately love -- Rarity
Raven - Scarves and hats for herself, Aries, and the kids. Seriously, she knows how quickly children can go through these things in a season. Each set is a different color to help tell them apart, and the pompom on the top magically glows in the dark so they can be easily found at night. Instead of a pompom Aries' has an umbreon ring around the middle of the hat that also glows... Considering the irrate birds around the farm it probably won't take long for one of the kids to discover the hats have an additional secret enchantment that makes them pierce and clawing resistant. Opal tested, Opal ... well the cat is mostly indifferent to everything. Because cat.
Yuna Kagurazaka - A small snowglow that features several ponies in a snowball throwing scene. When shaken lightly in addition to the 'snow' falling it plays a toybox style version of the chorus for 'Winter Wrap-Up'.
Jinxel - A keepsake lockbox that is touted as being enchanted enough to be indestructable. Even to bad luck. We'll see how true that is, but Rarity did test one by letting Pinkie Pie use it for a few days and it survived so...
Annie Sandberg - Three foal sized plush ponies, one for each type, each wearing a scarf and christmas hat. No one can complain about having warm pony to cuddle on a cold winter night, right?
Mortimer - A new jacket made of fireproofed leather (yay magical world) and given the same enchantment she and Twilight came up with for shapechangers so it will always fit perfectly when he goes to and from Equestria. Also a large tin of assorted christmas cookies for his little horde. She's counting on Switchbait to make sure they're shared equally.
The Starks - Tony gets a very large canister of the same high quality polish the Royal Guards use to get their armor that appropriate sun-like gleam. Pepper gets a set of designer silk scarfs in a set of colors so she'll be able to always match one with an outfit.
Raditz - A -really- big box full of pakes of various flavors. This is one is more likely to actually be Pinkie Pie's doing.
Staren - A gift card to a Urbania store that specializes in high quality saftey gear and other sciency things. She hasn't quite gotten a hoof on working with that weird rubbery substance lab equipment uses for protection so this shall have to suffice. n.n;
All Union Elites - Everyone gets a holiday card of Rarity and Sweetie Belle building a snowpony together, while a pet sweater sporting Opal sits in the background with her usual :< of catness.
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/126 (No Timeout) Posted Author From the Faker Dec 24 2014 Emiya Shirou
EVERYONE LIVING IN THE DUN REALTAI KEEP (and anyone happening to be there at the right time) will enjoy Shirou's cooking skills come Christmas day dinner. If there isn't a feast planned then he makes one. If there is then he helps any other cooks. There's going to be lots of leftovers too, what with having to account for THREE different SABERs...
CHLOE and ILLYASVIEL VON EINZBERN receive a plate of chocolate chip cookies each, with a note attached. 'Don't eat them all at once! Merry Christmas!'
EMIYA KIRITSUGU gets a rather sizable picture of Shirou, Fujimura Taiga and her grandfather (Kiritsugu's old friend) Fujimura Raiga in front of the Emiya Residence, with Raiga's motorcycle right behind them. There's also separate pictures of both Chloe and Illya. On a card is written, 'If family can exist without blood connections then dimensions shouldn't matter either. Let's all get together sometime!' There's also yes, some cookies for himself, Maiya, and perhaps Irisviel. The only oddity about this gift is that he couldn't possibly have the picture of the Fujimuras... perhaps Projection was involved? But the picture isn't a Projection...
PRISCILLA also gets a plate of Chocolate Chip cookies with the same message as Chloe and Illya. The cookies, however, are carefully upscaled to her size.... or at least closer to it. Jumbo cookies. There's an additional note however. 'I'll help you find the real her once this mess in Lordran's over.'
IIANOR is also a recipient of Christmas cookies. The note says 'You've helped me more than I can possibly ever help you. But if you think otherwise then just ask. Merry Christmas!'
SIEG is given a winter jacket and an invitation to the Dun Realtai feast. The latter is presumably run past SABER and SIR BEDIVERE beforehand, of course.
AOZAKI AOKO and her Servant ASSASSIN are more lucky cookie recipients.
That's an awful lot of cookies, but they are ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS.
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/127 (No Timeout) Posted Author Ship Gifts mk.II Dec 24 2014 Elasaid Hood
Just a couple more gifts from the Fleet Maiden.
RHAPSODY: Receives a matching pair of steel bracers. These are fitted for her arms, from wrist to elbow and are meant to cover the outer half of the forearm. These also come with a breastplate with the Izzet sigil engraved into it. The accompanying note only reads: Always remembered.
KONGOU: Receives an authentic English tea set, with a selection of teas from around the country. It also comes with an invitation to join the Hood family for New Years on January first.
PSYBER: Receives a matched pair of short swords. One is a dazzling mirror sheen of silver metal, the other is a dark, almost obsidian black material. They have opposing scabbards, the silver blade in a dark black leather scabbard, while the black comes in a brilliant white wooden one. The note accompanying the swords reads: Ebony and Ivory, Light and Dark, Yin and Yang. Whatever you call them, these blades embody the light and darkness within all of us, only by balance can we truly shine.
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/128 (No Timeout) Posted Author From the Black Swordsman Dec 24 2014 Kirito
ASUNA receives real-world equivalents of some of her favorite outfits from SAO. Or at least, they look the part. She had an AWFUL lot of clothes in her inventory after all...
AGIL gets a few new decorations for DICEY CAFE. Counter and shelf trinkets and the like. Although they're eerily familiar - he's seen some of them in Aincrad...
SHEENA ARMSTRONG aka TOMOE gets new shoes for her parkour endeavors.
DOUBLE FAULT is polished to a shining gleam. He's not really sure what a sword likes, otherwise.
METAL MAN receives another polishing kit, like last year. Seems he still remembers that weird fight that never concluded.
PSALM receives sheet music transcripts of some of the more popular tunes heard in SAO's background music and in-town orchestras. Where the heck did he get those?
KARIAN receives a whole crate of bottles full of some kind of meady booze that's... apparently from Aincrad? Except it's not digital. The stuff does taste pretty mead-like and brings with it a weird headbuzz. Not quite as potent as actual alcohol - but utterly no hangovers result even if he drinks it all at once. Where did he get this stuff?
FUKI receives Shinki-sized earmuffs and a scarf for the winter.
EVERYONE in the Gatecrashers Union receives cards full of well-wishes.
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/129 (No Timeout) Posted Author A Very Pure Christmas Dec 24 2014 Samael
Samael's gifts are simple. Everyone who has an abstractum but doesn't already have one gets a black cartridge.
Everyone who happened to witness Samael's little theft gets a very nice "IOU One Favor" with a big disclaimer (marked with hearts, of course) that she doesn't have to redeem it if it's convinient or she doesn't feel like it at the time.
Kirito gets a literal ton of what apparently seems to be early Valentine's chocolates and a scrapbook with Samael's newbie experiences of ALO.
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/130 (No Timeout) Posted Author One Long Christmas List Dec 24 2014 Psyber
All of Heaven or Hell:
The entire group gets, in their personal clothing size, black-and-red varsity-style jackets with their name on the chest and the corporate logo and office name on the back of it.
The live-in residents of Heaven or Hell receive the following presents:
Nathan Hall - Nathan Hall receives some tastefully restored, very old books from various periods throughout history. Lost texts, first editions, and stuff people haven't seen in decades, sometimes centuries. A slim amount of it is paranormal in nature, the rest are just books from Psyber's storage units.
Abstractum.net - How do you shop for a sword/gun/gauntlet? Adjudicator gets a fancy new sheath and a nice new mounting spot on the wall.
Aoko Aozaki - Aoko is as easy to shop for as she is simultaneously difficult. So instead of a significantly material possession, Aoko gets a book of Multiverse-valid Traveller's Cheques alongside a key to the office and a nice, warm jacket.
Assassin - Assassin gets an Amazon Kindle. Despite the last media device he got, it is not possessed. It is, however, almost packed to capacity with theological and philosophical pieces of literature. Mostly relating to the nature of life and death, but also more existential works than even that. Hopefully he will find it an interesting read.
Hastur - Hastur gets a new set of pots and pans, some new cooking equipment, and some new knives. She also gets a spice rack featuring a good number of non-Eldritch spices that she uses. Alongside this she gets a nice, yellow sundress with a big yellow hat. And a yellow apron.
Laine - Laine gets a Kong Dog Toy. She also gets a couple new perches in the office. Her final edible gift is six pounds of bacon in separate, self-heating containers. Alongside all of these gifts from Psyber, she also gets a really cheesey looking dog sweater.
Riva Benari - Riva Benari is given a pair of MP7s along with a note describing to her the fact that MAC-10s are terrible guns, even for magic, and that she should use real guns. It also comes with gift certificates to various pizza places around Boston. There's also a stylish new suit so she can look professional.
Sakura Haruno - Sakura gets some new medical equipment for her office, a couple gift certificates to local clothing stores in Boston, and a nice book of hand-pressed flowers. Most of the flowers originate from the Spring region of the Multiverse. She also gets about 15 different easily-installable locks for her door so she can stop worrying so much.
Vervi - Vervi is gifted some Jelly Cans and a remote control helicopter she can fly around the office.
The Non-Resident Members of Heaven or Hell also receive gifts:
Ainsley - Ainsley gets a fancy pen. The trick with the pen is that it's enhanced to never run out of ink while writing. There is no way this can be abused or gamed in a beneficial way beyond 'she won't have to search for a pen anymore, since she basically has one for life'. This should help her in her travels and as a teacher.
Al Azif - The tiny Necronomicon is gifted a santa hat. As this is the first Christmas Psyber can remember her being around, she's also given a ton of traditional christmas-style gifts: Fruit cake, candy canes, peppermint bark, and other holiday treats. Along with this is a new dress and some video games, because she's also still pretty childish, despite her insistence of being an ancient tome.
Amalthea - The robotic unicorn gets a badass new eyepatch. It's pretty cool looking. She also gets a new swordcane and some tools to help her with responsible gun maintenance now that she's started using one more often.
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/131 (No Timeout) Posted Author This is Two Long Dec 24 2014 Psyber
NON-RESIDENT GIFTS CONTINUED:
Ariel - Ariel gets, in Psyber attempting to help her search for who she wants to be, the following things: A drum kit, an electric guitar, fireworks, a second (much louder) drum kit, a one-man-band kit. This may be a subtle plot to prank Amalthea during the holidays. She also gets a much more heartfelt present: A silver locket with a picture of her and Psyber working on a car together shortly after she was first created.
Arthur Lowell - Arthur gets a 'Badass in a Box' kit. It comes with aviator sunglasses, a studded leather jacket, wallet with a chain, and a shirt with a pack of smokes pre-rolled up into the sleeve. It has boots and hair gel, too. Basically everything he needs for when he wants to show up like a dramatic cool guy hero bad boy. Arthur is NOT told about the sub-gift below.
Subgift: Elsa - Elsa, the android, gets a gift from Psyber too. It's a matching 'Bad Girl' version of the above gift. She is made aware that she and Arthur have matching outfits in a note from Psyber.
Ayako Hasekawa - Despite her being hard to shop for, Psyber managed to come up with a good present for Ayako: He got her a subscription to a fashion magazine. The magazines, delivered twice a month, will find her wherever she is travelling in the Multiverse. The meaning behind this gift is that Psyber knows she likes to dress up, but that she doesn't really use clothes, so now she can take inspiration regularly from fresh ideas.
Beatrice Marshal - Though new to the office, Beatrice gets a stuffed lobster plushie that Psyber managed to find at one of the many tourist shops around Boston. It's pretty cartoony.
Beli Klum - Beli gets a photo album. It has numerous pictures in it, ranging from the first time she stayed at the office, to her wedding, and into her current life. Most of the pictures are framed by news articles or excerpts from Union reports about what she's been doing at that time. It serves as a reminder to show her how far she has come.
Cas - Cas gets a bunch of oversized sweaters.
Cecily - Cecily gets baking cookbooks! They detail cakes, cookies, and all sorts of new pastries she can try out for the upcoming year. She also receives a nice basket of assorted teas.
D - D gets a nice coat. It looks similar to his normal coat, but is slightly more durable and warmer.
Eleanor Lamb - Eleanor gets a nice teaset. Psyber figures that running an orphanage, she probably loses more teasets to children than is convenient to replace, so these ones are slightly more durable. Able to survive being dropped from most heights or treated roughly by children. They still look and feel like a high quality tea set.
Emiya Kiritsugu - Emiya receives a Heckler & Koch PSG1. It's a very nice sniper rifle and incredibly rare.
Fiora - Fiora gets an empty box. However, since Psyber isn't a total jerk, when she turns it over, she'll find a card attached to the bottom. The card, which is hand-written, gives her directions to a parking lot where she'll find a Rolls Royce Phantom. Specifically, since Psyber doesn't have the money to buy her one, it's the one that Keane gave Psyber and that he's giving to her.
Himei - Himei gets a box of fake IDs a lot like Psyber's. Most of them, like the ones Psyber has, are music references. As a joking second present, she gets a bunch of paper targets that look like Psyber so she can practice her aim. Along with it is a pretty heartfelt note about how far she's come in the time he's known her.
Homura Akemi - Homura gets a few things. One is an offer for driving lessons due to having turned 17 recently. Another is a set of keys to her own room in the office since she's been commuting to school so much.
Hope's Light and Jack - A combined gift, these two get a pair of matching dresses and hats. It also comes with some paired winter clothes like jackets, hats and sweaters. All-in-all a mother-daughter sort of matching gift.
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/132 (No Timeout) Posted Author Gifting up the Wrong Three Dec 24 2014 Psyber
MY GIFT GIVING LIFE IS SUFFERING, PART 3, MORE GROUPENING:
Kalliona - Kalliona gets a big book talking about the meaning of Christmas. Beyond that, she also gets a book of Christmas related artwork and an iPod of Christmas music. The kind of stuff a Muse like her would like.
Kimiko Shinobu - The Armored Puella is gifted a sword. Specifically, it's a very old longsword made of damascus steel. It's more a showpiece than anything else, but it also comes with a card detailing that it was owned by a wandering sellsword, who passed it down his family for some time, until it was traded to Psyber in exchange for dealing with a manticore on the family land.
Kirika - Kirika gets a warm winter hat with fox earholes in it. She also gets some other warm and modern clothes all packaged in various boxes and packages, meant to create a decent ensemble of winter outfits she can wear. In addition to this, she gets a nice backpack of holding, meant to make carrying things easier.
Kirito- Kirito gets a nice pair of durable gloves. He also gets a version of his coat that is enchanted to be slightly more durable, so that he can use it in real life. It has a similar holding enchantment to Psyber, too, meaning he can keep stuff inside of it.
Kiyoko Saito - Kiyoko gets a utility belt. The pouches are individually enchanted to be slightly larger than normal, but not huge. It should help with the immense amount of stuff she carries.
Kongou - Kongou gets a suit like Riva, mostly so she can dress in something appropriate for a modern era. She also, since Psyber doesn't know what else she'd wear, gets gift cards to a couple clothing stores.
Lila - Lila just gets a huge bag of candy. Mostly chocolate, but also peppermint and some chocolate-coated marshmallows.
Madoka - Psyber isn't quite sure what to get Madoka. So he goes simple: Madoka gets a nice card with a long note inside thanking her for what she does for her world and the sacrifices she's made.
Mizuki - Mizuki gets a tin of butter cookies. They're not homemade, but they're pretty good. Psyber doesn't know what else to really get her, so she just gets a coupon. It guarantees her one straight answer to any question she wants to ask him, but has an expiration date of next Christmas.
Na'Sabal-Une Fang - Nasa is gifted a heavy traveller's cloak. A very warm, very thick cloak that is sized for her and meant to obviously keep her warm on her travels, whether worn or used as a blanket.
Nozomi Houken - Nozomi gets a simple present: A couple giftcards to restaurant in Boston, perhaps Psyber's way of encouraging her to go out more. Taiga gets a beachball sized ball of aluminum cord. He's a cat, after all.
Saber - Saber gets a big, flopping Christmas Hat. As a more actual gift, she also receives an envelope of gift cards to various restaurants around the Multiverse. Finally, she gets a nice winter sweater. Bedivere will get one to match.
Sayuri Yaguchi - Sayuri gets a big, dorky sweater. It is in the lamest possible design Psyber could find and is absolutely wooly in texture.
Setsuko Kaminagi- Setsuko gets some books on the philosophy of war and destiny. Nothing too fancy, but some good reading material that is meant to hit her interest points in relation to her new existence.
Sir Bedivere - Bedivere receives a few button-up shirts and some slacks with a belt, along with a pair of loafers. It is supposed to give him a nice wardrobe of some business casual clothes from the modern area, so he can keep up his formal dressing style. Along with it is a book about learning English.
Sir Gawain - Despite the fact that it won't be released for two more years, Gawain gets a Nintendo Gameboy. It comes packaged with some pretty classic platformers and RPGs.
Summer Powers - Summer Powers just gets a book on dating advice.
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/133 (No Timeout) Posted Author Gifting like Never BeFour Dec 24 2014 Psyber
YOU THOUGHT THIS SHIT WAS DONE? WRONG, TIME FOR PART FOUR:
Theo Morrison - Theo is hard for Psyber to shop for. However, with the power of Google and some favor-calling, Psyber managed to find the perfect gift for Theo. Arriving in a padded envelope with bubble wrap, kept in a protected card sleeve, Theo Morrison is gifted one (1) Time Walk from the Limited Edition Beta. It is signed by Amy Weber.
Vruasa Telash- Vruasa receives a gift that is very special, and which took Psyber a great deal of time, and which is also probably pretty creepy in a dark humor sort of way. Set to Celine Dion's seminal piece of work "My Heart Will Go On", Vruasa is given a video/photo montage of everyone Psyber could track down that he abused his powers on in the most dickish ways possible. It cycles in order of 'least grievous' towards 'those times he castrated dudes'.
Ysabel Thibault - Ysabelt gets a pretty nice bottle of Scotch to counter her gift of beer. Along with it is a winter jacket and a prepaid cell phone so she can actually keep in touch with people for once.
Yuuki Kuran - For a normal girl, normal presents. Yuuki gets a box of socks.
Elliana Fairchild - The same gift as last year: Her access card to the tower renewed for another year. But that's not all! Elliana is also given a hand-engraved 1911. Psyber almost never gives these out due to the effort and time he takes with them, but it depicts the Wrathborn wrapping along the one side of the slide and under the barrel. Along the other side, in gold leaf, is engraved: Dum vita est spes est. (While there is life, there is hope.)
THE UNION:
Lloyd Irving - Lloyd gets a pair of nunchucks. They're very nice and of a pretty high quality. If he grips one end just right, the other end will turn into a set of blades that he can whip around at people rapidly.
Ellestaria - Ellestaria gets some earmuffs in relation to his earlier present to Ariel. Seems Psyber only wants to torture Amalthea. She also gets a very nice card from him.
Sarah - The counterpart to Sarah's gift she gives him is that Psyber gives Sarah a very nice silk scarf in a flowing blue color. He also got her some vacation vouchers for the Boston Harbor Islands, figuring Sarah would love any seaside vacation. Plus it would give her an excuse to be in the city sometime.
Tony Stark - Tony gets a bottle of Alexander Murray Highland 49. Bottled in 1965, this Scotch is incredibly old and incredibly hard to find. It's one of the best Scotches in the world.
Pegasus - Pegasus just gets a renewal of her yearly contract for muffins and donuts to be delivered to the office. It's a lump sum, paid up front, and includes a generous tip.
Faruja: Faruja receives a bottle of red wine, of a pretty decent make and vintage. But it also comes with a card that has a Bible verse attached. Matthew 7:12 - "So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets."
Finna: Finna gets a nice hat with holes for her fox ears. She also gets a scarf.
Priscilla: The Crossbreed gets a pretty nice card from Psyber inviting her to stop by the office and actually hang out for once instead of lurking invisibly. It also has a pretty long note about how much she's grown as a person in the past few years and how he's really happy to see her coming into her own.
Staren: Psyber isn't sure what to get Staren, so the catboy gets a note saying that Psyber donated a thousand dollars in his name to a local charity trying to pioneer medical equipment for disease treatment.
Herbert West: Elsa - See Arthur's Gift. West himself is given a Gibson Les Paul Custom Classic Light, the remake of the classic electric guitar. Now he can rock out even harder when he debuts inventions.
Raven DeVanos: In counter to Raven's present, she receives an envelope with several notes in it about the Church of the Redeemer's patron Saint making large donations to rehabilitation programs for former criminals who wish to change their lives. Job placement and housing and the like.
Eryl Fairfax: Eryl receives a number of nice new dress clothes, all reinforced to actually survive his combat phases. They may need dry cleaning, but they have a higher chance to make it out of his fights with only minor damage.
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/134 (No Timeout) Posted Author Done and Still AFive Dec 25 2014 Psyber
WE'RE IN THE HOME STRETCH WITH PART FIVE:
Elasaid Hood: Receives a recreation of her Patron Ship, in a glass bottle. It's very nice and fairly detailed.
Zephyr Windstar: Zephyr gets one of those Pocket Pets that registers points and growth based on how much you move. She seems like she moves around a lot, so she should win against the other Battle Pets.
THE CONFEDERACY:
CIRNO: Gets a snow globe from Boston. Inside of it is actual snow being generated from the shard of an ice elemental. It's pretty frigid to the touch, but a very neat present.
LAER: Laer gets, in direct counter to her present to Psyber, an Orb of Dust Bunny. It is a dull, grey orb that gives her control of all clumps of dust within 20 meters, as long as they have a diameter of greater than 2 inches.
MIR: Mir receives one of those big dumb mascot costumes that people wear. It's a rabbit. It looks incredibly dorky, so Psyber bets she will vocally hate it and secretly love it.
CHARITY: Despite her insistence that they're not friends, Charity Whiteheart still gets a 50 dollar gift card to a nice restaurant.
MORDRED: Mordred gets a coat just like Psyber's. It's an almost 1:1 replica, in fact, because she expressed a liking of his original one. Also, it's not an exact replica, because hers is red with black highlights instead of Psyber's, which is black with tan trim.
LOROS: Boxed copies of the new edition of DnD. It has the Player's Guide, Monster Manual, and Dungeon Master's Guide.
THE SYNDICATE:
ZWEI: Zwei is given a book of philosophy. Specifically, they are given Nicomachean Ethics by Aristotle. He figures someone like them would appreciate a more cerebral gift rather than something material.
UNAFFILIATED:
SIEG: An equally nice Christmas Card as Psyber got from Sieg. This one, though, has directions to 12 Step Meetings at various Multiversal locations. It also has an offer to grab lunch sometime.
SAMAEL: The vagabond-ish Pure receives a gift certificate for Dunkin' Donuts from Psyber. Beyond that, he's not sure what to get her.
It should be no surprise why this took me 25 days
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/135 (No Timeout) Posted Author A Very Riva Christmas (Synd/HoH) Dec 24 2014 Riva Banari
Syndicate Presents!
Riva doesn't know most of the Syndicate as well, but she does send out a batch of cards and tins of cookies to whoever she can manage to deliver to. A few people get specific presents!
RIVA'S NEWBIE ALCHEMITER SPECIAL TIME: Arthur Lowell: Arthur gets a pile of action movies, internet memes, and ADVENTURE-themed video games. Also, a pair of SHADES that she tried to graft something SPACY to in order to try to make some kind of cool galaxy effect. It didn't quite work right. The shades look all spiral galaxyish in shape on the lenses instead. She's giving them to Arthur anyway because why not.
Vruasa Telash: Vruasa gets a JACK IN THE SNAKE IN THE JACK IN THE BOX BOX BOX. The box pops open six seconds before it attempts to be opened, revealing a jack in the box. Twelve seconds later the jack in the box fires out one of those trick snakes in a box. Six seconds before that, it pops open with another jack in the box on the jack in the box's spring. It's a recursive mess and there's JPEG artifacts all over the place in this shiz, but hey, it's stupid recursive vaguely temporal shenanigany weirdness.
Fiora O'Brien: Fiora gets a pile of low-grade Grist and a box. There is nothing in the box. Then she gets a second box. In THAT box is a set of NONDESCRIPT POLYHEDRONS. It looks like Riva specifically tried to crowbar as much distinguishing information off of these things as possible in order to functionally make a set of polyhedrons of some strange non-color, no identifying markings, and unknown material. They do, however, have some JPEG artifacts hanging around them, likely from screwups in the intense number of Subtraction operations.
Deelel: A copy of the 'Hallstep' CD she made for Nathan.
Wuyin Tsai: A double-tailed coin, and some plans for some 4-D GLASSES that she wrote up. Note: 'I didn't have the stuff to make these but maybe if you can score the Grist it'll take your fashion statement TO THE NEXT LEVEL.'
Zwei: A set of classic Earth hard sci-fi. Asimov, etc. In paperback.
And Heaven or Hell!
Assassin: Season passes to a local amusement park.
Hastur: A signed promise to not screw up her kitchen.
Vervi: MORE JELLY because all Shinki need more Jelly, right? Also, several games from the Gradius series, and a note: 'If you need a controller I'll figure something out.'
Madoka Kaname: A painting of Madoka! She's sitting on a pink cloud with a rainbow, with a little smiling pumpkin in her hands. A note: 'Thank you! You know why.'
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/136 (No Timeout) Posted Author British-Japanese Gift Delivery Dec 24 2014 Kongou
Kongou has not been around for very long. But a few people have reached her such that she is returning the kindness.
Psyber - A simple round white hat box tied shut with a red ribbon. Inside is an immaculate white admiral's cap with a black brim and gold filigrees. The symbol in the center is a naval take on the Heaven or Hell logo: An anchor upright in the center, with a demon wing hanging on one side and an angel wing hanging on the other. This is made out of polished brass. "You, most of all, saved me. I don't know quite what happened but I remember that much very clearly. Please accept this symbolic gift from a grateful ship. You will always be my Admiral. ~ Kongou"
Hastur - The Great King In Yellow's gift is ... a perfectly cleaned kitchen. No appliance is left un-tidied, the counters sparkle, the floors are immaculate. The pantry and fridge have both been meticulously cleaned and the items placed back exactly where they were prior to cleaning. Kongou would never re-arrange another woman's kitchen! But she will clean it with all her energy. There is also a platter of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies with her name on it in katakana ("Ha su to re") and a handwritten note: "This is your domain! If I make use of it, this is my promise to return it to this state each time ~ Kongou" The dishes used to make the cookies have also been cleaned and put away.
Fayt Ravus - A 15.5cm three-gun turret scaled for Kongou's land fit-out. However, the cylindrical trunk sinks into surfaces (like a desk) until the gunhouse is flush to it. She seems to have neglected to provide any ammunition for it, but once placed it rotates meaningfully towards people who enter the room. "You've been a real life-saver! I want to show my appreciation for all that you have done for me since I joined this fleet. Perhaps this will help with negotiations of new contracts? ~ Kongou"
Elasaid Hood - A single 35.5cm Type 94 high explosive shell from Kongou's land fit-out. It's about 3 centimeters in diameter, seven centimeters long, and weighs about two kilos. It's the wrong size for Hood's guns, but makes a good naval-themed paperweight. "My memory of that day is still unclear, but I know you were there and that you helped me. If there's anything I can do, let this serve as a reminder that Kongou's guns are there for you. ~ Kongou"
In addition to the specific gifts, all four also receive a selection of British tea blends all in teabags shaped like goldfish, with the string coming from the mouth. The material is a flat white until it gets wet, where it becomes nearly translucent and the colorful tea leaves can be seen inside. These look to be hand made.
Samar - The Admiral of the Shinkaisei-kan also gets a present. It's a Type 94 armor piercing shell with the explosive load removed. Instead, once unwrapped, a little flag pops out of the side with "Burning Love!" and a cartoony drawing of Kongou's face on it. This would also make a good paperweight. But Samar gets no tea.
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/137 (No Timeout) Posted Author Party Shinki Christmas Dec 24 2014 Metta
TO THE UNION SHINKI: They get a small box of assorted, yummy jellycans! Predominately the fruity types. They also get coupons to one of the higher end Shinki shops in the Multiverse.
TO THE CONFEDERATE SHINKI: They get the same box of jellycans, but no coupon.
FAYT RAVUS: He gets a booklet of twelve 'get out of a Metta scolding for free' coupons, and a second booklet of twelve 'can ask Metta to do something without her teasing him about it' coupons.
She rather suspects the first will get used by the end of February.
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/138 (No Timeout) Posted Author Fiery Gift! Dec 24 2014 Chandra Nalaar
Delivered to Theo: In a brown paper package all tied up with string (and the string singed at the ends), a piece of quartz, a warm red at one end, fading to a smokey, near-clearness at the end. It's got some metal crudely melted to it, with a length of chain on it. Inside there's a note, handwritten in a surprisingly neat way with letters that curl like flames in the breeze.
"If you celebrate the winter holidays like most places do, then this is part of the tradition. This reminds me of the fire quartz that was found on a plane I rather liked. You are the closest thing I have to a friend in this place. Enjoy."
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/139 (No Timeout) Posted Author Tanuki Gifts! Dec 24 2014 Yunomi Stadler
Beli: Her darn tree back. With a note: "I carry with me what I need from my homeland; this piece is for you. It needs to be kept safe." There is a branch missing, but it looks like it's been healed over. In a green foil box with silver ribon on it, there is also an African Violet in a wooden pot, created from bleached beechwood. And a note: "I don't expect this one back either." On occasion, the plant may be heard humming "Feliz Navidad"
Sakura Kinomoto: Updates to the Danger Tanuki collection, a new backpack and a pothos plant in a cheery yelow container. It strangely has a bud that hardly /ever/ spouts fire. "Warning: Keep away from flamable objects."
Bedivere: A cluster raspberry cane, heavy with fruit. In the middle of the cane there's an apple growing there. With a sticky note: "Oops. Got carried away. Enjoy the raspberries!"
Saber: What can a tanuki give a king? A crown! Though this one tongue-in-cheek is made with goldenrod spires, ringed with golden sunshine dasies, and decorated with jewel-like anenome and crysanthimum. It comes in a bright blue box, and the flowers are enchanted to never fade.
Tatsuto Satou: A short staff! And some training pants! And a card with Yunomi giving a >:3 face on it.
Chuck Hansen: A can of Fosters, with a bow on it, in jest. The can is opened to reveal a variety of encouraging notes with smiley faces on them, and a gift certificate to the pub they frequent in Sydney. "My turn to pay for dinner and drinks. <3 Y."
Herc Hansen: An MP3 player filled with a variety of music: "For when Chuck gets loud about himself. Can't possum him all the time." - Y.S. There is also a sketch of a very, very angry looking possum with 'skree skree skreeek!' written above it.
Max Hansen: The dog gets a big ol' smoked beef bone and a Santa hat.
Dad Stadler gets YET ANOTHER TIE. This one is a nice silk tie, made with fine materials. Such a pity that it's BRIGHT ORANGE and displays a surfing Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. The tie plays "Surfin' USA" in time with the nose flashing. He also gets a tasteful gold watch with mother-of-pearl inlay on the face. Yes, it doubles as a GPS locator and has a built-in radio.
Fleece gets updates to the Danger Tanuki Omnibus, the AU 15 Danger Tanuki Fanclub T-shirt, Prism Race variant.
Estano gets polish for his automail and a 'Ladies of Ravnica' callendar. It's all a /very stern/ Isperia the Sphinx glaring into a camera. Except for December, which is Yunomi, covered in soot, with the remains of a broken camera around her and a pile of paperwork on her stomach, holding her down.
DeClere would receive a note saying that her entire lab has been cleaned, sanitized, and reorganized by a pair of kodama. There's a polaroid of Yu and Mi giving thumbs-up, using a tongue presser stick as a snowboard on a pile of glitter. THere is not a single scrap of glitter in the office or lab.
Tomoyo would find, in a red and silver box, a charm bracelet with suns, moons, stars and -- bobbins of thread? It's a finely made charm bracelet, with the suns set with white gems, the moon with blue and the stars with red.
Theo Morrison: Custom artwork! It shows Theo in all his glory, with his faithful Kickotron by his side, commanding what ammounts to be GIANT GOATRABBITS that are stomping puny crocofiles that are made of lightning beneath their hooves, in front of a chariot with shepherdesses decorating the charriot rather like valkyre. It's a 3' tall and 5.5' wide oil painting, titled "Master of the Springjack".
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/140 (No Timeout) Posted Author Christmas from Azuma Dec 24 2014 Kagenashi
All of Kagenashi's gifts come very carefully wrapped in colorful paper and bright red ribbons, no matter their size or shape, almost as if each one was treated as an individual piece of art in its presentation.
D - A package of assorted gifts: a pack of incense sticks made with sandalwood, cinnamon, clove, and patchouli; a small woven basket of fresh peach, plum, and orange blossoms; a simple, carved bamboo flute; and, finally, a patch of soft, scarlet fabric.
Setsuko Kaminagi - An exquisitely crafted tanto with a double-edged blade. The knife-like weapon has a predominant golden color in its sheath and handle, with an Eastern dragon design coiled around the sheath and placed to 'swallow' the knife when tucked into the sheath. It appears extremely resistant to dulling, if not immune, and the cutting edge is almost razor-sharp. It even comes with an attached leather sling for easy carrying.
Shizune Nakamura - A small kitsune statue similar to the sort given to Inari shrines: an upright posture, a raised tail, and a scroll in its mouth. While normally a symbol of Inari's blessing, the fact that it's entirely black may muddle the meaning a little under the circumstances. Alongside this, Kagenashi has included a simple paper token of good fortune for the coming new year, apparently handmade.
Sir Bedivere - A beautifully carved shogi set. In a mirror of Bedivere's own gift, the pieces don't have Japanese characters, but instead iconic symbols to represent their roles for easy recognition. It also comes with a beautiful golden cushion of excellent softness and make, perfectly sized to fit on a small priest's gong, and a long, silken yellow ribbon is included too.
Saber - A light blue kimono of fine silk, decorated with floral patterns in glistening silver. It's a fairly elaborate outfit with several different pieces; she'll need help putting it on properly, but the highly formal outfit is certainly worth the effort.
Kirika - A red folding fan that opens up into a display of foxes of various colors and floral background patterns. Rather simple, but well-crafted all the same.
Sir Gawain - A well-made, though basic katana with a silver motif, equipped with a sheath and harness. Included is a note offering lessons or sparring in the future.
Lu-Mey - A writhing ball of venomous centipedes about the size of anacondas, each one pitch black with a bright red head. Exactly how Kagenashi wrapped this is unclear, but she managed somehow.
False Avenger - A fine bottle of warmed sake and a branch of cherry blossoms at the height of their bloom, freshly taken from their tree.
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/141 (No Timeout) Posted Author Santa's Delivery (1) Dec 24 2014 Santa Claus
'Twas the night before Christmas, and in Santa's eye, A twinkle is shining like stars in the sky! Already so merry, he loads up his sleigh, And his reindeer take flight without any delay! The first gift is dropped at the Fortress of Stars, An armored suit to survive Sir Bedivere's wars. Enduring and true, the armor stands strong, And will serve this good knight through tests short and long. The others there waken to scents of a feast, On their tables all sorts -- even roast beast! Outside their window, a feast for the eyes -- Valley lilies bloom, quite the winter surprise! Arturia receives the gift of a lion, Engraved in a shield made of dentless iron. Sir Gawain meanwhile gets something more simple, A large bag of chocolates to make him smile and dimple. As for Assassin, a gift nice and sweet, A Christmas lollipop to last almost a week. Shirou Emiya receives the gift of good armor, Suited to him and his boundless ardor. For D it's peace from his painful abstention, No blood will he crave on this Christmas duration. Freya receives something similar, too, For Christmas she gets to be normal, not blue! The Kaibas are sent no cards that are great, For Seto it's coal -- delivered by freight. On Mokuba, Santa's taken some pity, And delivered to him a Christmas-bowed kitty. Ainsley receives a story so sweet, It cannot be told here -- it's she who'll repeat. Faruja instead wakes to a calm heart, His fears held at bay, his light lacking the dark. Nadia Fortune gets nothing at all, But Innsmouth is kept warm through winter's cold sprawl. Fernandez is also warmed for the day, By news that her parents know she's okay. Simon and Marceline spend Christmas together, Surrounded by joy and warm Christmas sweaters. And like them the Connors have a holiday safe, No trouble from SkyNet will find them this day. Balman's Pokemon team get treated to snacks, And potions and playthings, and for Balman, new pants. Starsmore meanwhile is given Santa's applause, And a holiday blanket knit by Missus Claus. Vervi sadly does not get her heart's desire, But she does get a locket made with silver and wire. Inside it a picture to hold close to her chest, Of the friend she considers to be her best. For Noble Six a small gesture is given, And a small part of Troy returned to the living. Reker receives for his launcher an upgrade, With Christmas the theme of every new grenade. To all who helped Santa defend his workshop, They get a special stocking filled to the top. Trinkets and toys, and coins made of candy, But the best gift of all is a medal that's dandy.
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/142 (No Timeout) Posted Author Santa's Delivery (2) Dec 24 2014 Santa Claus
Rebecca receives a new Magnum gun, And for Iria it's time for hovercycle fun! Kongou meanwhile gets a compass that's new, And all of her sea charts are updated, too. Fassad is sent gloves to make his fists strong, And a boomerang tough and a bow that is long. Another present for 'Sassin, but he's in no peril, This time it's a music box that plays only carols. For Theo a night free of things that go bump, And a day that is joyful -- the cheer can't be trumped. For the heart is the thing Santa cares for the most, And it's best when it's light, and not burdened by ghosts. More for Simon and Marcy, this time it's hats, And hot cocoa and food -- a feast, how 'bout that? Malkuth DeVanos gets the stuffie requested, And a shiny new tea set that just can't be bested. Santa's gifts to Fiora are long overdue, She's owed plenty -- just look at this queue! Movies and mysteries, and shoes with bright laces, Paints and canvas and books, and tickets for places. Now because she's owed much, there's coal in the mix, But it's no more than some pebbles -- certainly not bricks. Last of all she receives a holiday sorry, For Santa never likes to be tardy. Kingsmouth is air-dropped lots of supplies, And the town given peace, and calm pleasant skies. Eiko is given a bag full of goodies, Not just chocolate but treats to please any foodie. Harry Dresden is honored in the usual way, And Chicago given peace for at least one good day. Kotoha meanwhile gets her Christmas wish, In the form of a Walther, and some good German schnitz. Confederates receive the usual gift, Coal by the handful -- some too big to lift! Crammed into every cranny and nook, There's coal to be found wherever they look. But some not SO evil receive other things, Like Kari's Master who gets a vacation fling. Mojo Jojo receives his new uncracked lens, And for Tenshi it's candy -- her weight times ten. But for every good 'Fed there's plenty of bad, And for all who helped Bain, it's extra coal to be had. Vegeta gets nothing except extra coal, too, The kind he can't blow up or flush down the loo. Lute receives something special this day, A mirror with a message engraved in its frame. Whenever he looks there he will be reassured, He's the Multiverse Sexiest -- all contenders deterred. With his final gifts given, Santa heads home at last, To rest all his reindeer, who've gone far and fast! The Missus is waiting, and a seat by the fire, Santa rests easy, another year retired. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/143 (No Timeout) Posted Author A Golden Christmas Dec 24 2014 Hastur
Hastur's gift isn't to anyone in particular. Instead, come midnight, all of Boston-666 and the Heaven or Hell Tower will be gilded with lights of golden magic stringing along every roof, window, and street light. Heaven or Hell Tower is the main focus of this magical decoration, however, culminating in a beautiful eight-pointed star hovering over the tower. It makes the night a little less dark, certainly, and by midnight on Christmas night, they'll fade away as mysteriously as they came.
Hastur denies any involvement with a self-satisfied smirk.
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/144 (No Timeout) Posted Author Last-Minute Gifts Dec 24 2014 Serori
RAVEN DEVANOS receives a full set of Pokemon-shaped chocolates. Many are filled with various cremes, caramels, fruits, and nuts, and the chocolate ranges from white to dark.
YUNOMI receives fruits collected from Namamura. It's not really meant to be a cruel gesture.
GOHAN receives a tie pin in the style of the PTO logo. It's fancy, to go with his best attire.
TRUNKS is sent homemade cookies. They're not great.
THE ABYSSAL FLEET is sent Santa hats.
TONY STARK is sent some kind of fancy sandalwood-scented soap and bath salts, presumably so he stops stinking like human garbage all the time. The card doesn't say this, but he knows Serori well enough to make the necessary inferences.
As a final nice gesture, SEVENTEEN and EIGHTEEN are sent gift cards to some kind of fancy spa. It's requested that they not blow it up.
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/145 (No Timeout) Posted Author Amalgamated Gifts 1/2 Dec 24 2014 Solid Snake
CRUSH Once again, Comrade Crush delivers no presents, because Christmas is good thought completely subverted by CAPITALIST PIG TOY INDUSTRY.
(All the Confederacy's brass rank 5 or higher receives a bottle of very expensive vodka because 'Disdaining holiday is no excuse for being thankful to superiors'.)
HANA Employees of Sea Breeze on the Red Mountain PMC all receive a generous bonus. This has been a very good year.
Lu-Mey receives a special ceramic combat knife, inlaid with runes that are designed to confound sensing spells. Perfect for getting past metal detectors and scrying alike. 'I know you have plenty of your own concealed weapons, but it never hurts to have one more the enemy doesn't expect. The weight and balance should be good for throwing, too.'
Eliot Ness receives a carefully-maintained Colt Single-Action Army, in almost as good of condition as the day it was made, with a carefully-carved wooden case to keep it in. Included are six custom-made silver bullets. 'This is meant more as a collector's item than a usable sidearm, but if the need comes to it, it should work perfectly well. It's older than I am, which is saying something, but it's still a fine firearm.'
Anyone who has paid for Hana's services in the past year (including Eliot and Lu-Mey) receives a polite gift basket containing a bottle of sake and several confections. Her employees, naturally, also receive this basket.
NOZOMI Nozomi has few skills she's proud of, but she's put her proudest one to work this year: all her gifts are completed model kits, with a large attention to detail.
Psyber - A '57 Chevy Camaro, with the Heaven or Hell logo hand-painted on the side. Homura - An M1A1 Abrams. In Homura's colors. Auzren - An Oberth-class science vessel, carefully weathered to look as if it's soldiered on through long years of service. Frederica - A sleek sportscar of some vaguely futuristic Multiversal make. The model includes numerous panels that swing open to allow hidden weapons and gadgets to deploy.
Kotoha will be receiving her gift in person.
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/146 (No Timeout) Posted Author Amalgamated Gifts 2/2 Dec 24 2014 Solid Snake
SATSUKI Ryuko and the Mankanshoku family receive a fully-paid Christmas feast. This is probably as much to rub it in Ryuko's face as it is to actually be generous.
The Confederate Nanoha and Fate receive the same, although the intentions behind this are much more benevolent.
Courier Six, Li-Ming and Homura all receive a very generous gift certificate good for any tailor in the Two-Star District of Honnouji, and a badge which guarantees they'll go unharassed for the duration of their stay there, as long as they cause no trouble. Homura's includes a note simply saying, 'You will be watched very carefully.'
SHIZUNE Sayuri will receive hers in person, naturally.
Jeanne - A 'Japanese classics' cookbook, with a note offering to help her with any particular part she has trouble reading. Tora - Several new upgrade pieces, including a body set painted with Shizune's signature yin-and-yang symbol on brown backing. Yuri Stinson - A book on the French Resistance.
The Students' Union all receive a particularly expensive gift box of Japanese sweets, and well-wishes for both Christmas and the New Year.
Kagenashi receives an unsigned letter done in elegant calligraphy, consisting only of a haiku. 'Though the wind blows cold / most will simply don their cloaks. / Look ye to the sun.' It is an obvious reference to a certain parable, but comes with no explanation or return address.
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/147 (No Timeout) Posted Author God-Cleaving Gifts Dec 24 2014 Setsuko Kaminagi
All of Setsuko's gifts come with some sort of note in elegant calligraphy.
Kimiko - A book on blacksmithing techniques and metals from all over the Multiverse, both mundane and magical. 'I don't know how much you care for the art itself, but for a master of blade and shield, it should be an interesting read regardless.'
Psyber - An antique Shogi set. 'It's peculiar, but Seiryuu has the game of Shogi as well. I thought someone of your age might appreciate such a venerable set; some of the history of this particular one is the kind of history I can feel.'
Amalthea, Lest, Ariel, and Iyoshi - Hang gliders, and pre-paid lessons. 'Everyone should experience flight without the roar of an engine drowning out the wind at least once.'
D and Beli - Each receives a small crystal, with an emblem etched into it consisting of a dragon coiling its way around a sword, against a six-pointed snowflake background. It causes D no pain or discomfort to hold and does not react poorly to either of Beli's aspects, but nevertheless its depths pulse with a faint but familiar sky-blue light when held. 'This crystal contains a very small amount of my power. If you shatter it in time of need, I should be able to sense the release of that power no matter where you are. Though Clan Kaminagi no longer exists, I hope its crest serves to remind you of the allies willing to stand by your side.'
Sakura Haruno - A book titled "In the Shadows: The Formation of the Union, and the Role Shinobi Played". 'There seem to have been quite a few ninja clans involved with the Union in its history. I picked up a second copy of this for myself.'
Himei, Jack, and Hope - Christmas morning, a catering truck shows up at the Shoutan household. There is lots and lots of dessert, including gelato. But absolutely no ice cream. 'A safe, sweet, and peaceful Christmas to those who have seen the depths of darkness and said nothing but "I will shine a light here."'
Bedivere - A gleaming shield of enchanted metals, elegant and bright, with his personal heraldry on the front. 'The bearer of this shield is entitled to the services of Kaminagi Setsuko, final general of the Clan Kaminagi, as a knight and retainer for the span of 24 hours. This may be redeemed at any time.'
Homura - A book on fireworks throughout the ages and firework-making techniques, and a promissory note offering to pay for training and certification. 'There are few disciplines of war which can be turned to peaceful civilian purposes. Oddly enough, explosives is one of them. With your skill in demolitions, I think you would do well in the fireworks industry if you ever wanted to.'
Everyone who participated in Operation Cursebreaker or helped Setsuko towards vengeance in her world receives a simple thank-you card, with the crest of the Kaminagi on it a calligraphed thank-you note. 'Though the darkness may close in, having allies will always be the torch that sees us through. Remember always that to someone, you are their torch; you are their hope.'
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/148 (No Timeout) Posted Author Gifts from a Mage Dec 25 2014 Fate T. Harlaown
Just on time is better than never!
To Saber: A pair of pajamas, primarily blue, with a note: 'I thought you'd like something a bit more sophisticated this year.' The buttons, though, appear to be little lion paws. Maybe not completely sophisticated.
To Sir Bedivere: A CD player that runs on a small magic power cell, so it doesn't need to be plugged in. Included are a few CDs of Welsh and other Celtic music from a number of different eras.
To Amalthea: What looks like an ugly Christmas sweater <tm>, though there are dolphins in the pattern instead of reindeer.
To Asuna: A soft sweater that matches her ALO appearance. There's also a small sweater around Yui's size, complete with an opening for wings.
To Testarossa Fate and Takamachi Nanoha (the Confederate ones): Matching winter hats and a gift card to a famous dessert shop in her own Uminari City.
To Fate Testarossa and Nanoha Takamachi (the Union ones): Different matching hats and a gift card to a famous dessert shop in her own Midchilda.
To Caro Ru Lushe: A pink and white scarf, and a matching one for Friedrich.
To Cas: A fuzzy coat, and a hat with openings in it for her antennae.
To Lou: A warm scarf, and a note: 'Thanks for being friends with Cas.'
To Zephyr Windstar: A scarf that matches the color of her magic and a gift card to Midoriya bakery.
To Material-S: A book of passes to one of those stores in Tokyo where you can just sit and pet cats.
To Material-L: A year's subscription to a dessert service that ships one new item every week.
To Material-D: A book about the history of Ancient Belkan royal families, though intended for younger readers; it focuses mostly on the personal lives and adventures of Olivie, Claus Ingvalt, Jeremiah, and several others of that era.
To Alicia T. Harlaown: A sweater and a stack of gift cards good for two people's admissions to karaoke.
To anyone Fate knows personally that is a parent: a mug and a supply of winter-themed coffee, tea, and cocoa.
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/149 (No Timeout) Posted Author A Winter Story Dec 25 2014 General Zod
A video message from Zod is delivered to various media outlets today.
General Zod appears, standing againsted a backdrop of stars, dressed in an armored spacesuit and wearing a cape. He looks very serious as he begins speaking.
"On Krypton, our winters were harsh and unforgiving. My early ancestors never knew if they would survive the night to see Rao's light again. They spent the long darkness of the winter lunar cycles waiting for the thaw. When the city-states arose, the safe haven they provided created a new tradition. Every fall, the people of the hinterlands would make pilgrimage to the cities to wait out the cold. Their brothers and sisters in the cities would welcome them and hold feasts to celebrate another year of life and share the year's bounty with their less prosperous kin."
"There was also a ceremony held on the day of the winter solstice, observed by urbanites and outlanders alike. They set the day aside to remember the passing of the ones who hadn't made it to the winter celebrations and share stories of the lives lost during the year."
"Even as our technology advanced and survival became assured, even as the feasts and celebrations faded into memory, we still kept the tradition of the winter solstice and remembered those who were no longer among the living. Although this seems a poor day to remind people of what they lost, the act of remembrance was not a somber one for my people. Because we were celebrating the ephemeral gifts of friendship, joy, and life. These are the things my people prized. I hope they are something others out here in the Multiverse cherish as well."
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/150 (No Timeout) Posted Author Dancing Gifts Dec 25 2014 Lu-Mey
Starless - Lu shows Starless just where she was keeping that fourth Eye-stalker she always said she had hidden on her somewhere. Lu then moves it again to make the game interesting all over again. BUT there's also another gift. Lu cooks christmas dinner. The meat is questionable, and it's probably best to not ask where it came from but like some kind of crazed dietician, Lu meticulously prepared the proper amounts to suit the nutrition needs of the annelids within the kugutsu's body.
Kenshin - Wandering swordsmen of wind and time are hard to shop for, do you know that? But Lu-Mey thinks she might have done well with what she managed to get for Onikaze Kenshin. It's an Asian Princess Barbie Doll! Complete with several changes of miniature kimonos and a pullstring that allows her to say authentic princessy things. This is a joke gift, a much more serious gift however comes in the form of a silver pocketwatch that re-sets itself to proper time after his crazy wind and time hacking. But inside flip lid is a picture of the events just after Xu the Mad's downfall. It is a small picture of Lu-Mey draped with her arms around both Kenshin and Mari at the celebration that followed said events. There is no note.
Hana - For all Hana helped Lu-Mey, how can she forget that help, oni to oni? Lu-Mey does not forget. Hana gets a folding fan. Specifically it was Lu-Mey's old fan, which means it is gaudy, frilly, and has a razor edge of iron- perfect for actually killing people with. This gift is symbolic, though it can still very much be used as a murder weapon. But it comes with a much nicer gift for the Blue Oni; a blue dress, Chinese style, decorated in gradient shades of blues, greens, and ocean colors, with brighter red and pink sea-flower designs for contrast. 'It's always such a joy working with you, and I do so hope we can keep contracting your lovely organization further! But this is a personal gift from me for helping out when I wasn't at my best.'
D - What does one get a vampire hunter who is AMAZINGLY GORGEOUS but has shit for actual social charm and people skills? Lu-Mey gets D a book. How To Smile. 'Do this more. You already have the drop dead gorgeous thing going for you. And don't ever try to sex beam me.'
Lance Benson - Lance gets ALL the grooming supplies a roguish dashing cat-xeno-symbiote-doctor could ever want. And a brand new labcoat with a holster for his blaster pistol built right into it. Said labcoat is incredibly durable and made from some kind of silk. Lu-Mey may have harvested this silk from some terrible annelid, herself.
Kagenashi - For a certain Nogitsune, Lu's gift is several-fold. Firstly is a picture of Lu tangling up with all the horrible centipedes Kagenashi got her, looking absolutely delighted. She has named each one. It is stupid names in the oni language that come out to thinks like 'Fluffles' and 'Mister Happy Jaws' and other childish pet names. The more serious gift here however are a variety of grooming products for Munashi to maje sure the shadow fox is as happy as a literal shadow-fox can be. For Kagenashi herself is a silken kimono of a blood red-brown hue. It was actually dyed with blood, for the record, but it also has pink floral designs with a dark fox peeking through the shadows of the imagery. It was woven from annelid silks, and is in fact durable enough to survive combat.
Mari-Hime - Though no longer played, the Ancient Lightning Style-wielding Kugutsu is not exempt from a festive oni's gifts. It looks like Lu had sent a slew of gorgeous kimonos in varying colors and fashions. Not meant to be worn into battle of course.
Human Resources - Every member of Human Resources gets an all expenses paid weekend vacation to a super amazing getaway resort! Where did Lu-Mey get the money to FUND this? ... She probably murdered someone for it. Still, it's got the works. Spa, sauna, deep tissue massage. ... Also instructions on who in specific to murder while there. There is one target for everyone. Because there is no better vacation than a workcation.
