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[likethelight]

[ Are you judging him for not opening up emotionally when this is the first time it also feels like you've opened up emotionally to him too? Other than that time in the catacombs, but... that was on both their parts there, they were raw from the ordeal. But it doesn't really matter; Allen isn't scorekeeping or into some tit for tat argument. Not when it's obvious his actions did hurt the other. Bruise their feelings and friendship.

...what does friendship even mean to him anymore, he has to wonder? He would have said it was like his camaraderie with those at the Order he got along with, but since coming here he's made friendships that... it's not that they're stronger, but they're different. And they are closer, more honest -- which kind of hurts, actually. How that makes him look back on the ones that were and still are so precious to him.

Was the friendship he considered he had with Megumi like the old camaraderie he viewed before, or the newer and more honest one? ]

...It isn't selfish I don't think. Or if it is, I don't mind it.

[ His gaze skims to the side, guilty and thoughtful both, and disconnected from his soft sort of smile. Heavy, but the corner of his mouth does curl up in a bit more of a smile for a second. Genuine. ]

I guess I'm just going to have to make it up to you, aren't I?

[stoicsilhouette]

[Hmmm. His friends from home, had he ever had to open up to them emotionally? Or was it more like they were in the same boat and through osmosis you learn about the intricacies of that individual,whether you asked for it or not.

If that's the case had he unfairly put some of those expectations on to his friends from the Trench? That's selfish. Lots of questions with little space left for answers.

Pulled away from these thoughts, his eyes shift. Not just towards Allen but something gleams for a fraction of a second after hearing his offer?]

What do you mean?

[ Head cocks to the side, somewhat confused but mostly caught off guard and surprised. ]

Action (12/22)

[stoicsilhouette]

[In the early hours of December 22, just before the sunrises, a small package is left on Allen's doorstep. It's neatly wrapped in brown packaging paper and closed shut with a black twine bow. Tucked under one of the strings is a tag:]

Dear Walker,
Happy Holidays
They taste best eaten on the day they're made, so I hope you're hungry.
From
Megumi Fushiguro and Kage
[Flipping over the tag, he will notice a large black paw print.

Upon opening the present, he will see an emerald green velvet pouch. He might even be able to smell a fresh toasty aroma. Inside is a pound of neatly stacked and skewed dango, 5 to a stick. There is a light brown soy sauce topping filled to the brim in a glass Mason jar. When he finally gets a chance to taste this treat, he will find it to be light and fluffy, slightly sweet, and a bit reminiscent of a savory grilled flavor.

Remembering all those months back to the Tanabata Festival, Allen kept a steady supply of these savory sweet treats on hand almost every time he passed by! Giving him a taste of home, Megumi has prepared Mitarashi Dango knowing that Allen will enjoy the gift.

Giving instead of receiving is particularly important to Megumi, especially on this day. Today is the winter solstice, which is a celebration he has from back home. Celebrating that everyone has made it to through the darkest night of the year, symbolizing hope for brighter days to come. He hasn't told anyone that today is his birthday, but knowing he can bring some cheer to his friends gives him some peace of mind and solace. ]