Renrael

Gifts for the Holiday

Renrael was pleased with the tree. It wasn't a paper flower; he was branching out with his papercraft. The little winter veil tree was made from newspaper he'd cut out, and a book of old music that had been long since ruined by weather and age.

It wasn't really that impressive, but he thought it was endearing, and he hoped his giftee in the work exchange would like it. He hadn't been around the tavern as much as previously; things were still slightly awkward at times, which was unfortunate. He did his morning shifts a few times a week, he smiled and had an ale in the great room a couple of nights a week. But mostly he was still seen as the man that read the paper and kept to himself. Hopefully they knew him to have an easy smile, still.

That's one thing he did know about Kazuko: she had a great smile and a warmth about her. She liked to sing and she helped in the kitchens. A great baker. Helpful and eager to make others feel at home. Sweet as the treats she made.

He'd debated something generic, but ultimately decided to gift her this seasonal decoration she might enjoy. He strung up the cookie cutters--music notes and symbols--through a cord of tinsel and affixed it to the tree. It was a bit crude, but hopefully charming. And maybe he'd be the recipient of some cookies soon.