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The Gift Giving Meme

{ 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.

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[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!

[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!]

[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.

Edited 2013-02-15 03:01 (UTC)

[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.]

Edited 2013-02-15 18:58 (UTC)

[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!]

[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...

[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!

[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...?

[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!

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.]

[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.

[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.

[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!

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.

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..

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

You're a NEXT too?

[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...

[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.]

[Orihime glances away.]

O-Oh yes I feel like there is more to learn with these powers.

But- I can do a bit..it's just not...really anything special.

[She looks back up and smiles wistfully.]
My friends think it's important but I think most of them have better abilities.

Like Kurosaki-kun can do these really, really cool sword stuff! Or Ishida-kun with a lightning bow and arrow!

Eh... oh. Um...

[He shuffles from one foot to the other nervously. Pep talks have never been Ivan's forte. He puts himself down too much. On the other hand, Mr. Tiger would be a better person to talk to about this or--Oh!]

Don't worry. There has to be something that only you can do. You... just have to figure out different ways to use your power. Even if you don't think it's possible at first.

[She looks a bit surprised a first, her grey eyes widening as she listened to him. Orihime grasped one of his hands when he finished. The auburn princess gave him a big grin, feeling a bit more spirited now. To hear such encouraging words always helped. Especially from a hero.]

Thank you Origami-san. Thank you!

I'll make sure to work on them and improve. Before you know it I can bring up a big shield to defend and heal at once--that would be really neat!

[... That's a really specific idea of what her power might do. Ivan's kinda jealous.]

That really does. You'd be great at rescuing people in a crisis.

[Which, you know, could be next week in this city.]

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The Gift Giving Meme

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

ffff its ok! I do it too!

They are just a few letters different

orz Im sorry, I have been on vacation

That's all right. I hope you had fun on vacation

yesss I did ♥

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