Dipped In Ink

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“I’m certain they will appreciate our gifts for them Tack.” Amets quietly replied while gently lowering Tack until his paws touched the ground. He then brushed himself off and straighten his outfit some. Dressed up almost like a sugar plum ballet dancer, Tack had on a white and plum colored romantic tutu embellished with sparkles in ornate patterns and matching corset-like basque, white heavy wool sweater, and his matching ruff bracelets and collar. Amets was also wearing something festive for the holiday. Amets’s Venetian half mask and veils had the Christmas nature theme of holly and snow, along with the travelling cloak they have laid aside with Tack’s long coat.

“Oh I hope so…Hmm I wonder where they are today?” Tack looked around before heading to the bed. While Tack checked for a note under the pillow, Amets picked up a sack which held the said gifts and begun to place them on the desk. Each one was beautifully wrapped with a ribbon that reflected Cain and Caym’s favorite colors to tell them apart.

“Hmm nothing under here… Perhaps they’re both in the living room?” Tack mused. Creeping over towards the door, Tack paused for a moment to listen. Sure enough he heard his friends voices speaking quietly in the other room. He waved Amets over and cracked the door open just enough to see them sitting on the couch talking about some holiday gifts they had received already. Tack happily wagged his tail seeing how adorable it was that Caym was sharing some of his candy with Cain. They are so cute together! Tack thought. Then he had an idea…

Reaching under his hat, Tack pulled out some mistletoe that Evgeniya and Yevgenity gave to him after many kisses under it. Motioning Amets to hold the door just enough, Tack tossed the mistletoe in his friends direction. It bounced against Caym’s leg causing him to jump a little and landed next to him. They both looked at it unsure what to make of it, and then towards the bedroom door.

With two somewhat confused faces now looking at him, Tack giggled joyously and waved hello while Amets waved a little as well.

Cain and Caym were sitting on the couch in their living room space, chit chatting and gossiping about the past Christmas events at Site-17.

“I think it’s amazing how they managed to talk Guy into getting all the presents,” Cain mused.

“He totally outdid himself! And we even got the right Guy back!” Caym chirped.

The two were lost in discussion when something touched Caym’s leg, instinctively he jumped and pulled his legs together, followed by a confused chirp. Cain looked at whatever was tossed - it seemed to be a plant. He pointed at it so Caym would pick it up.

Caym instead was too busy staring at who was responsible for this plant-assault and there he saw it, peeking through the bedroom door - it was none other than his friends Tack and Amets! Caym’s wishes to investigate disappeared and he waved eagerly. “Hi guys! Look Cain, look!” Caym waved back at them and pulled at Cain’s sleeve. Cain nodded with a smile. “Let’s go talk to them.” He said and got up. This time Caym picked up the mistletoe and dashed first to the bedroom.

“I know of your evil plan now! Don’t worry, we won the Holiday kisses contest so now we can show off our superior smooch tactics,” Caym chirped and talked.

Cain chuckled. “No need to make a show out of it. Just be careful with the mistletoe.” Caym, being very careful with the mistletoe, put it over Cain’s head and gave the always worried man a little kiss on the cheek.

“Don’t be such a serious bird! We have friends over!” Caym chered.

“Winners of a Holiday kissing contest? Oh ho sound like we’re in for quite the show now eh Amets?” Tack gently elbowed Amets with a laugh.

“Mm indeed.” They replied with a slight amusing tilt of their head.

When Caym kissed Cain’s cheek Tack made a soft sound of delight and wagged his tail. “How adorable you two are! No wonder you won that contest!” With a smile he waited for them to part before giving them both a fragrance filled hug of spiced gingerbread and hot coca. “Oh it’s lovely to see you both and we’re always happy to come by for a visit Cain, especially during the Holidays! Come, we brought some gifts that we hope you like to celebrate!” He gestured to the desk in high spirits to show them the gifts stacked on it.

“Indeed… Now isn’t your turn Tack?” Amets merely stated.

“What? Turn?” Tack asked confused by what they meant. What did they mean?

“I presume it’s part of the tradition for anyone that sees a person under it to kiss them?”

“O-oh! Well… I-” Tack began.

“A kiss under the mistletoe can also mean lasting friendship and goodwill. Besides, you had no hesitation with Evgeniya and Yevgenit when they were under it.” Amets said with amusement in their voice.

“H-hey! Why do I get the feeling you’re getting me back for something?” Tack blushed while Amets chuckled softly. Tack knew Amets was teasing him in a good hearted manner about how affectionate he can really be. If they knew it would made him uncomfortable they wouldn’t have brought it up in the first place. He played along.

“Ah I… probably should ask first. You know in case Caym’s a jealous one.” He jested in good nature. But in reality he was both pleased and quite nervous at the thought of giving a  mistletoe kiss to his friends. Tack did enjoyed giving and receiving affection when he was allowed to to the people he loved and liked, but was always under the impression that he wasn’t the type for such endeavour. So he always asked first to make sure. Bringing his paws on his chest close to his ruff collar he ended up tugging it a little. He felt he was terrible at asking for such a thing.

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