[On one innocuous day, bright and early in the morning but not before the rest of the ship has woken up, Freminet will get a knock on his cabin door aboard the Seventh Heaven, and from the other side, Tifa's voice will call out to him quietly.]
Hey. Freminet? You up?
[If it sounds like she's bouncing on the balls of her feet with excitement, it's because she is. Trying (and failing) to completely contain it.]
[He was usually one to be up early. For all this time in the House of the Hearth, one of the things his Father would always tell him is to go to bed early if he could. The faster to bed, the earlier to rise and help out with various tasks. So when he heard a knock on the door, he was rather surprised.
Immediately, he walked out to open the door with a raised eyebrow.]
Good morning, Ms. Tifa. Is everything okay...?
[Whatever she wanted to talk about, she sure seemed really happy about it....]
[While the sudden arrival of Arlecchino in this world is definitely a surprise, it also came with some... concerns regarding his and Freminet's identities. And after talking with Arlecchino, Lyney decides to pay his younger brother a visit to discuss things together.]
[Which is why Freminet will get a knock on his door.]
[This was a surprise, he wasn't expecting Lyney to show up so suddenly. That was why he immediately rushed over to the door. Once he did so, he raised an eyebrow or two at him.]
[ Early in the month when Freminet is out on the deck, he will hear a loud splash off the bow of the ship. Much louder than a person jumping or falling in - but it isn't really a strange sound on their ship, not with Nimona around. She often jumps into the ocean and on the way down, changes into an animal. ]
Hey, Fremi! Is that you up there?
[ Nimona is learning what people sound like when the walk across the deck. Zack and Cloud are pretty light walkers despite their heavy boots and large swords - it's the other sounds that tip her off. The soft jangle of metal is different between the three of them. ]
Want to join me for a swim?
[ Peering over the railing will reveal that Nimona is in her shark form and swimming circles in the water next to the ship. ]
[After everything Freminet went through, all he wanted was to be away from other people. However, he knew that wasn't the most proactive thing to do. He can't sit around and mope all day long. Not only that, but his Father did also tell him to go outside and spend some time to himself. That said, as he was staring at the ocean, he found himself hearing a loud splash.
Raising an eyebrow or two, he heard a familiar voice.]
[At some point, Freminet will receive a package today. Inside it will be a lovingly-crafted box, containing a box of fine chocolates and a handwritten note, written in a script Freminet is no doubt familiar with.]
To my dear younger brother,
May this birthday, and all others to follow, be as magnificent and full of joy and wonder as you. I hope that you enjoy this lovely companion, who has ventured through the deep depths of the ocean to share stories of what he's seen beneath the waves! I've no doubt you and he shall become fast friends!
[Tucked underneath the note and the box? A large, plush shark that, according to the note, is known as a 'Legendary Comfort Blahaj'. Whether it truly is legendary or not, it's very big and soft and perfect to hug.]
[There would be another package for Freminet, wrapped with deep blues and ribbon with cog-like patterns.
Arlecchino's handwriting of the To Freminet, Happy Birthday recognizable on the tag and the letter tucked just beneath a piece of ribbon.]
Dear Freminet,
While this year there may not be a party as there has been at home, I hope you still find yourself in the company of those you wish to spend this day with. See the faces of those you care for. This is a day well worth celebrating, after all.
There will be cake for you when you come to see me, along with a dinner you may take and have under the sky.
Happy Birthday. Father
[Within the box? There was a smaller one filled with colorful shells, deep blue sea glass- and something much bigger it was rested on; soft, blue, and round. Big enough to serve as a pillow, with little legs and webbed feet underneath the rotundness of it. A creature commissioned just for him.]
[These past couple of weeks have been hard for the boy. Ever since he discussed who he was and whom he worked for to those in Teyvat, he had to wonder what would happen should they go home. If they don't remember, it meant that all their hard work here was for nothing. Not only that, but it also meant that he had to start over again in trusting people.
It was already a struggle that he opened up to his crewmates and he accepted him. He had to wonder what would happen should he mention it to anyone else. He didn't know but it didn't stop him from attempting to cut down a few trees nearby. He was frustrated and he knew this wasn't the best way to deal with them.
However, he just wanted to get this feeling of anxiety out in the quickest way possible.]
[Angel, himself, has been through a whirlwind of emotions lately. not only has he been successful in his magic endeavors, but now he's thinking about looking for an actual job. sure, it's been hard, but he wants to make the most of while he's in this world. he hasn't been sent home, yet, so that has to count for something, right?
he's snacking on a piece of pizza as he hears the sound of a tree fall down nearby. slowly, his head turns, wondering if it's some monster out there doing damage. but... no, it just looks like his little pal, Fremi, who is knocking down trees? how is he doing that?
Angel approaches the kid, shoving the rest of his pizza into his mouth, then dusting off his hands. he swallows his food before speaking up]
[ A neatly wrapped package with Freminet's name on it is left at his residence. There isn't any name to hint who it was from as if the sender didn't want to pressure him into feeling he needed to give a gift in return.
Inside is an Endless Mug of Hot Chocolate, a mug that will automatically refill to piping hot chocolate when it's emptied. Additional flavors can be acquired. There is also a fancy looking pen and a note that says, "For your stories." ]
[Several gifts were left on the doorstep of a certain house, each one labeled. Freminet's contains several books on the sea legends around Escordvi, a very nice set of high quality tools for clockwork, and a bunch of Zaytun Peach candies.
There's no named sender, but it's probably not hard to figure out who did this.]
You were quite the little helper this year for Miss Enterprise! It truly warmed this old man's heart to hear and see! I wish I was able to give you more, but alas, my own magic in this world is limited, and I'm only able to bring over a few things. But I still hope that you find some joy in this gift and that I will be able to visit you again next year!
Happy Holidays,
Santa Claus
[Fremi's gift is a large, ultra soft, ultra cute stuffed penguin that looks a little like Pers! He also gets a little, handknitted stocking filled with various candies!
...He also gets a new fishing rod and dive as well. The fishing rod has its own, separate note.]
-- To Freminet,
Thank you for being extraordinarily good this year. I hope you enjoy this gift and that it brings you as much happiness and joy as it brought me knowing you believe in me.
See you next year,
[The note is signed off with an extraordinarily large penguin paw print! The handwriting is also notably very different from the letter given by Santa. It's messier, and more like... they were writing without hands!?]
Edited (idk, thought this might be a little more cute) 2024-12-20 10:23 (UTC)
[ Inside Freminet's cabin is a good sized fishtank that attaches to a flat surface and has small underwater foliage and a couple of fish. There's a note stuck to it that has a drawing of a pink fish. ]
[An elegantly wrapped box will be left on a certain doorstep, labeled for Freminet. Inside is a beautiful wooden box with no...obvious catches or lid, and a letter on top of it in gorgeous handwriting.
"The box is a puzzle. I'm sure you won't have too much trouble working out the mechanism."
...once the puzzle is solved and the box is open, there's a small mechanical penguin and matching turtle, an underwater diving light and scanner, respectively.]
[ Emet-Selch said he would leave a gift and he does! It will be sent by a courier affiliated with his Forge (wouldn't want it to be mysteriously 'lost' now, would we?) and delivered to wherever Freminet may be residing. It's a mid-sized box, and within the protective layers of creased cardboard is a ceramic egg, shell flecked with light grey.
There's a note on top: ]
Dear Freminet,
Congratulations on another year. I hope you enjoy my gift, belated though it is. Keep the egg consistently warm for a week and it will hatch. Do not worry if you let it grow cold; its incubation will resume when it is warmed again.
(Please note that what is inside is not waterproof.)
- Emet-Selch
[ Assuming Freminet follows these simple instructions, the egg will 'crack' (i.e. open) and reveal a mammet in the shape of a polar bear. Its white, ceramic plating covers the intricate mechanism beneath, glimpsed every time it moves. Its main actions are walking, trotting, sitting on the ground, and lying down. ]
[ Inside a nicely wrapped package and addressed to Freminet is a book from another world containing fairy tales from another world. There is no name to say who it is from, but the note (made from letters and words cut out from newspapers) says "To give you inspiration." The book was also printed in a place called London, and there is at least one person Freminet knows from London.
Inside the book is a charming bookmark with a penguin on it. ]
Voice; set after his canon update
Freminet? Are you there?
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are you free to chat? this isn't urgent, so whenever you're up to it is fine!!
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Hey. Freminet? You up?
[If it sounds like she's bouncing on the balls of her feet with excitement, it's because she is. Trying (and failing) to completely contain it.]
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Immediately, he walked out to open the door with a raised eyebrow.]
Good morning, Ms. Tifa. Is everything okay...?
[Whatever she wanted to talk about, she sure seemed really happy about it....]
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[Which is why Freminet will get a knock on his door.]
Freminet? Are you home?
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Hey, Fremi! Is that you up there?
[ Nimona is learning what people sound like when the walk across the deck. Zack and Cloud are pretty light walkers despite their heavy boots and large swords - it's the other sounds that tip her off. The soft jangle of metal is different between the three of them. ]
Want to join me for a swim?
[ Peering over the railing will reveal that Nimona is in her shark form and swimming circles in the water next to the ship. ]
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Raising an eyebrow or two, he heard a familiar voice.]
Uh...yes, it is. But why are you swimming around?
[No seriously, what were you doing down there?]
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It isn't too early. However, is there something you need?
[Why texting him so early??]
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September 24
To my dear younger brother,
May this birthday, and all others to follow, be as magnificent and full of joy and wonder as you. I hope that you enjoy this lovely companion, who has ventured through the deep depths of the ocean to share stories of what he's seen beneath the waves! I've no doubt you and he shall become fast friends!
[Tucked underneath the note and the box? A large, plush shark that, according to the note, is known as a 'Legendary Comfort Blahaj'. Whether it truly is legendary or not, it's very big and soft and perfect to hug.]
🎁
Arlecchino's handwriting of the To Freminet, Happy Birthday recognizable on the tag and the letter tucked just beneath a piece of ribbon.]
Dear Freminet,
While this year there may not be a party as there has been at home, I hope you still find yourself in the company of those you wish to spend this day with. See the faces of those you care for. This is a day well worth celebrating, after all.
There will be cake for you when you come to see me, along with a dinner you may take and have under the sky.
Happy Birthday.
Father
[Within the box? There was a smaller one filled with colorful shells, deep blue sea glass- and something much bigger it was rested on; soft, blue, and round. Big enough to serve as a pillow, with little legs and webbed feet underneath the rotundness of it. A creature commissioned just for him.]
For Angel Dust
It was already a struggle that he opened up to his crewmates and he accepted him. He had to wonder what would happen should he mention it to anyone else. He didn't know but it didn't stop him from attempting to cut down a few trees nearby. He was frustrated and he knew this wasn't the best way to deal with them.
However, he just wanted to get this feeling of anxiety out in the quickest way possible.]
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Angel approaches the kid, shoving the rest of his pizza into his mouth, then dusting off his hands. he swallows his food before speaking up]
So, uh. Didn't know ya were a lumberjack.
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Inside is an Endless Mug of Hot Chocolate, a mug that will automatically refill to piping hot chocolate when it's emptied. Additional flavors can be acquired. There is also a fancy looking pen and a note that says, "For your stories." ]
Attack of the Christmas Kaveh
There's no named sender, but it's probably not hard to figure out who did this.]
Christmas Gift
You were quite the little helper this year for Miss Enterprise! It truly warmed this old man's heart to hear and see! I wish I was able to give you more, but alas, my own magic in this world is limited, and I'm only able to bring over a few things. But I still hope that you find some joy in this gift and that I will be able to visit you again next year!
Happy Holidays,
Santa Claus
[Fremi's gift is a large, ultra soft, ultra cute stuffed penguin that looks a little like Pers! He also gets a little, handknitted stocking filled with various candies!
...He also gets a new fishing rod and dive as well. The fishing rod has its own, separate note.]
-- To Freminet,
Thank you for being extraordinarily good this year. I hope you enjoy this gift and that it brings you as much happiness and joy as it brought me knowing you believe in me.
See you next year,
[The note is signed off with an extraordinarily large penguin paw print! The handwriting is also notably very different from the letter given by Santa. It's messier, and more like... they were writing without hands!?]
Winterstide Gift
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Re: text;
I've been fine. Although...I did get bitten by a rabbit when running away from them with Lyney.
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"The box is a puzzle. I'm sure you won't have too much trouble working out the mechanism."
...once the puzzle is solved and the box is open, there's a small mechanical penguin and matching turtle, an underwater diving light and scanner, respectively.]
A gift!
There's a note on top: ]
Dear Freminet,
Congratulations on another year. I hope you enjoy my gift, belated though it is. Keep the egg consistently warm for a week and it will hatch. Do not worry if you let it grow cold; its incubation will resume when it is warmed again.
(Please note that what is inside is not waterproof.)
- Emet-Selch
[ Assuming Freminet follows these simple instructions, the egg will 'crack' (i.e. open) and reveal a mammet in the shape of a polar bear. Its white, ceramic plating covers the intricate mechanism beneath, glimpsed every time it moves. Its main actions are walking, trotting, sitting on the ground, and lying down. ]
Winterstide Gift
Inside the book is a charming bookmark with a penguin on it. ]