The Gift Giving Meme

[darjeeling]

{ the gift giving meme } { how to play } 1. Post your characters along with any preferences in the subject 2. RNG yourself or choose a number between 1-15 and tag others. 3. Feel free to include pics/links or write the notes that go with their gifts! { tie it up in a pretty little bow } 1. 'Tis The Season! → It's some holiday or another, and you don't want to be the one who breaks tradition by not giving a gift. 2. Happy Birthday! → Another year older! Is it their sweet sixteenth? The no-holds-barred-finally-legal 21? Or that stately eighty candles that might set the cake on fire... 3. Sweet Valentine → Not that you need a commercialized excuse to butter up your sweetheart, but if the heart-decorated chocolate truffle fits... 4. Anniversary → You didn't forget this year! But seeing as how it only comes once a year, you'd better make it fantastic or you'll be sleeping on the couch... again :( 5. Wedding Bells → It's the bride and groom's happiest day and you want to give them something to commemorate this momentous occasion! 6. Housewarming → Those new neighbors of yours are still getting settled. Why not give them something to welcome them to the neighborhood? 7. What Bribery? → It never hurts to get on someone's good side, right? Especially if they could make your life miserable if they don't like you... 8. Get Well Soon! → Someone's stuck in the hospital and you just know that a gift will put a smile back on their face. 9. Going Away → They have to leave and you can't go with them, but you'll wait until they return. Give them something to remind them of you while they're far away. 10. I Miss You! → Has it been a week? A year? However long they've been away, you want them to know you're still thinking of them. 11. I'm So Sorry → You've screwed up big time and apologies just don't feel good enough, but you'll give them a token of your sincerity. 12. You're Appreciated! → There's just no one else like that person! You know everything they've done for you and others and you to show your appreciation. 13. Glorious Victory! → Hail the conquering hero! It doesn't matter if they've run a marathon or usurped a kingdom, this calls for mighty spoils! 14. Secret Admirer~ → You haven't quite worked up the courage to give them something in person, and hopefully they don't recognize your handwriting... 15. Wildcard → Anything else, go crazy with it.

Comments

OMG I rarely get to RP his Hero persona! Yay!

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[PR events involving all the Heroes are a semi-rare event. Not impossible, because they really draw the crowds, but sometimes it is difficult to have eight schedules and the cities infrastructure work together nicely. It's much easier to spread them out to different days or different locations.]

[However, today, all everyone is greeting the fans. It's been a long day. Ivan wants to go home and relax with a cup of tea and a ninja movie, but nevertheless, he's up there giving his all with his "shu shu" and "shwing shwing" ninja star action. With the roll of the head and a kabuki pose, Origami Cyclone faces the fan who has wormed her way to the front. He assumes the gift is for one of the other, more popular Heroes. He's in 8th place. Of course it is.]

Hello, miss. What may this ninja do for you?

yaaayyy ♥ Though Ivan is super duper cute too outside of his hero persona.

[healinghime]

[H-He spoke to her!! Orihime felt star struck and almost reverted into fantasy land before she vigorously shook her head. NO NO NO Stay here Hime! She felt her face heat up again as she fumbled with her gift.

Orihime held out the neatly wrapped blue package to Origami and gave him her best smile.]

I--I want to give this to you!

You see, I'm a big fan of yours! Especially with your super ninja star action and appearing everywhere!

Tatsuki-chan said I should do something crafty so I decided to make you something! I promise it's not edible, Tatsuki says that it would be dangerous if I did that but I like to think you would like wasabi chocolate chip cookies.

And Orihime is so adorable too

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E-eh?!

[Origami stumbles a bit from the shock and falls out of character for a moment. Is she really giving it to him? And not to just give to one of the other Heroes? She really is!]

I-I... th-than--

[Wait? What? Wasabi chocolate chip cookies? He clears his throat. Come on, keep it together. His sponsors won't like their Hidden Hero acting like this.]

I am deeply honored to receive a gift from such a fan.

[He gives a deep bow.]

♥;;;

[healinghime]

[Orihime laughs lightly at the small fumble, smiling bigger now at her accomplishment.]

You can open it later if you want to! I'm sure it will be fine. Plus, I think it will be pretty useful while you're a hero!

[She pauses for a moment, patting her flushed cheeks and glancing away.]

U-Uwah I didn't think I could gather up the courage to do this. Origami-san, you are very cool!

[ooc: oh oops--I forgot to mention if he doesn't open the gift now, it's just a lucky charm bracelet.]

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[Ivan is very thankful for Origami's mask. He's pretty sure he's blushing as he takes the blue package into his hands. He wants to say something, but he keeps blanking. What would Wild Tiger or Sky High say? Something encouraging.]

Um.. I am merely doing my duty to this city and people like you, but I will treasure this gift always. May I ask your name, miss?

[He'll leave the packaged wrapped for now, so there's less chance of the gift being lost in the commotion. However there may be an unmasked Ivan walking around Stern Bild wearing the good luck bracelet later.]

[healinghime]

[Orihime's eyes widen comically in shock at the question.]

E-EHHHHH!? Origami-san wants to know my name!!

[[She can't help the smile that returns on her face and her face seems to glow happily. She hastily gives him a small bow and then salutes.]
I'm Orihime.

Orihime Inoue!

[sponsorigami]

[This is really happening. He has a fan besides people who like to play the "Where's Origami?" game! Admittedly, Orihime is also a part of that, but she's not a little kid. She could be a fan of any of the other Heroes, but she thinks he's cool.]

[Not that real Heroes do their work for the recognition, but it helps him feel like one, the likes which who are higher up on the ranking.]

Miss Orihime, thank you very much. This means a lot to me.

[That was probably more Ivan than being "in character" for Origami. He knows she can't see it, but he's beaming on the inside.]

[healinghime]

[She feels all warm inside as she hears his tone. It makes her feel rather proud of herself that she did a nice thing--hopefully he liked the gift though!

Orihime reaches out and grasps the armored hand.]

I hope you enjoy the gift. I really am happy to give it!

[sponsorigami]

[Origami whispers something to a Hero TV employee who's trying to move things along. The employee gives him a nod and returns with a flyer and a pen. Origami refuses the pen and lets go of Orihime's hand. The gift is temporarily handed to the employee. Origami cuts the flyer into two squares with a small shuriken. Practiced fingers make quick work out of the sheets of paper; he could make these in his sleep.]

[Then he places an origami shuriken gently into her hands.]

It is not much, but please accept this as my thanks to you.

[Then he goes to take back his gift because he doesn't want it to get lost!]

[healinghime]

[She looks curious as Origami asks one of the employees to get him something. When the person returns with a pen and paper, Orihime feels jittery that she is going to get his signature. But when he gives the pen back, Orihime blinks and looks puzzled. Was he just handing her a paper? But then, with ninja magic only Orihime can imagine he has, he creates a small origami shuriken.


Orihime feels her eyes tear up a bit and she holds the shuriken close. She bows deeply to him. When she stands back up she has such a beautiful smile on her lips and she even hops a little in her place. She can barely contain the excitement.]

Thank you so much Origami-san!

You're so kind! I'm going to make sure this is safely placed with Sora's stuff.

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[He bows again and is smiling brightly behind his mask. The Hero TV employee is ushering him to keep going, and Origami can't exchange anymore pleasantries with Orihime. A final wave is about all he can give as he's guided further along.]

[However, once the event's over and the crowds disperse, she may catch sight of a young man resting on a bench with a to-go cup of coffee and a very familiar good luck bracelet around his wrist. It's not that late in the day, but he sure looks beat.]

[healinghime]

[Orihime waved vigorously to him as he was guided away before one of the police officers kindly reminded her to move away now that the heroes were leaving. She sighed dejectedly as she followed through with the orders and walked away.

The auburn haired princess still sticks near by though, a bit star struck by the lucky turn of events for her. As she passes by the young man, her eyes catch the lucky bracelet. Now, Orihime was a bit of a ditz at times but she was second best in her class. Putting two and two together, Orihime felt rather excited! It was like discovering Bruce Wayne was actually Batman or finding that hidden treasure or--until she ran into the telephone pole in the midst of her rambles.

She fell flat on her butt, rubbing her face as she glanced away from the young man.

Oh no she made a fool of herself!]

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[Ivan's relaxing is interrupted by a young woman who runs into the telephone post.]

A-ah! Miss, are you all right?

[The coffee is left behind on the bench as Ivan hops up and goes to make sure she is okay. He offers a hand to help her up, eyes growing wider as he realizes who the young woman is.]

Eh? Y-you're...

[healinghime]

[Orihime takes his hand, her free hand rubbing her hand sheepishly as she stares intently at the ground.]

I'm sorry I can be such a klutz sometimes! Thank you--

[She looks up and her own eyes also grow wide. Orihime pats her blushing cheeks as she stands up.]

Y-You're even cooler out of your costume...UWAH! I MEAN! WHAT?! I have never met you before ever.

I-I promise. Don't let the little blue men get to me, I keep secrets!

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[A blush starts to form on his cheeks when Orihime starts blushing and fueled by the fact that she knows who he is and called him cool.]

I-I-I, er. Well-well, I-I mean... I-I'm not...

[Not what? Ivan has never thought of what he would say if he secret identity was discovered. Although his stuttering confusion is halted by a strange comment from Orihime.]

E-eh? "Little blue men"? Why would I...?

[healinghime]

[Orihime looks around quickly before she leans really close and whispers to him.]

About your super secret.

[She gives him a small smile as she places a finger to her lips.]

You also look really close to my age too!

[sponsorigami]

Um, well... I am younger than a lot of the others... But how did you...? I-I've never revealed my identity.

[And she's probably guessed as well that his social skills outside of the suit take a major hit, especially when surprised and flustered as such.]

[healinghime]

[Orihime places her hands on her hips as she grins confidently.]

I can recognize my charm bracelet I made from anywhere!
um...especially since it was specially made for Origami-san.

[sponsorigami]

[Blink blink]

Eh?

[Ivan breaks out into a small laugh. He lifts the wrist with the charm bracelet around it and jingles it a bit. How could he not realize it?]

Of course you would.

[healinghime]

[Orihime giggles and smiles brightly as he jingles the bracelet.]

I'm really glad you like it too! I feel super special to see you wear it Origami-san!

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I hope it's all right that I'm wearing now like this... I mean, I can't really wear it underneath my suit, and on the outside... well, it could get lost.

[healinghime]

I'm just happy Origami-san is actually wearing it. I was worried you wouldn't like it.

[She fiddles with her skirt and avoids looking at him.]

Ive always admired the heroes! I want to help but...I think my powers are still awkward..

I keep almost typing Orihime as Origami |D;;;

[sponsorigami]

[Ivan is about to say something when Orihime's words stop him.]

You're a NEXT too?

ffff its ok! I do it too!

[healinghime]

[Orihime smiles sheepishly as she rubs the back of her head.]

Ah yes...I'm still kinda working on them but it-it's not much...

They are just a few letters different

[sponsorigami]

[He tries to sound as reassuring as he can be, remembering how much trouble and grief his own powers gave him when they first appeared. And there are still times when he doesn't realize he's shapeshifted.]

It's okay. They can take some time to get used to.

[Although, Ivan feels like he's the wrong person to talk to about using your powers for being a Hero.]