Tick, tock, did you get lost?

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Winter was the best season for a long walk, Elyfar always found. With the world coated in soft white snow and the brisk winds howling through the bare trees, the experience was as much relaxing as it was exhilarating. The one downside of this weather was that under such an expansive snowy blanket, everything looked the same. White, white and more white. And if your sense of direction was as poor as Elyfar’s, you’d find yourself in a similar situation to his current one---being utterly and hopelessly lost. 

He sighed and tightened his scarf, breath misting in the cool air. This was just great. It would take hours to find his way back now. 

Walking aimlessly along the empty woods, hope returned to him as he found fresh footprints in the snow. He picked up his pace and followed them, soon spying their owner traipsing along ahead. Perhaps they’d have a map or a compass, or just a functioning understanding of the layout of this world. 

“Well, I wanted to get multiple gifts for my friends! And that I don’t exactly know what holiday you might celebrate during this time so I thought three gifts was a safe bet.” She grinned happily up at him. “O-Oh, the ring? That one was the hardest to get together. I had an old friend help me out a bit with the runes a long time ago… but uh, I was the one that got together all of the materials.” She took a moment to think to herself before bringing herself back to the conversation.

“I’m pretty sure what it does is that it can store a magic spell or of the sorts in it as like, an emergency stock? I haven’t used it yet. It seemed like a good gift for you,seeing as you kind of lose magic all the time, I thought this might be handy. For whenever you end up in a sticky situation again.” She explained, watching Elyfar to see how he reacts.

Taking the watch, she grinned as she looked it over. “Oh my gosh, this is awesome! Thank you, Ely!” She looked at it more before looking up at Elyfar and opening her arms up towards him, trying to ask for consent to hug.

Elyfar examined the ring closely. “A very useful gift indeed, then. I’ll have to pay a visit to one of the mages in the area and get them to infuse it with something. Unfortunately, despite my best efforts I can’t seem to get any of Minecraftia’s magic to bend to my will. I suppose I’m yust not suited to it.” 

The ring was tucked safely into the pouch, which he then fastened to his belt. He gave Kari a questioning look as she spread her arms, taking a moment to remember what that particular gesture meant. Normally, a hug would be out of the question, but since she’d given him such nice gifts Elyfar supposed he’d let this one slide and actually hug his small friend. 

“Three gifts? …This isn’t some tradition, I’ve overlooked is it?” He thanks her anyway and inspects the gifts, hand going straight to the pouch around his own neck when he saw the one she intended for him. “I could use this new one to keep the ring safe. What does the ring do, by the way? I’m feeling magic on it, but it’s not familiar to me.” 

He takes the kettle and raises an eyebrow, lifting and examining it carefully. “What a thoughtful gift. You know who’d be very yealous of this? Rasper, probably. I might yust have to use some of his tea recipes to really add insult to inyury. Merry Christmas to you too.” 

I DO NOT FUCK CLOCKS.