Re: Mission 18.1 - Winter Leave
(OOC: JPed with Nashoba and Kyle)
Imperial Center Mall - Atrium
"Ah," Hanako nodded. "We should probably get started. The day is going by quickly," she said. "I would like to get a gift for each of the crew members while I am here today."
Sune thought back over the years, and the various, occasionally lavish gifts that Hanako bestowed upon her crew members. "So, do you have any idea what you are looking for? Or is this going to be an expedition to find the perfect items?" he inquired
"Times like this make me realize that I do not often get a chance to sit down and actually talk with the people on my ship. Even though we have served together for a long time in some cases, I have no idea what they want this year. Added to this is the complication that this ship, while it is our home, is not a house and certain things do not really belong on the ship or fit in shared cabins. So I may just have to select small items that support their hobbies," the Shosho explained. "Is there something you have in mind? Something you want?"
Sune listened to Hanako, he understood what she was saying all to well. The people that they spent their lives with and depended upon them, while crew members. Many of them were almost strangers beyond their service records. At her request about something he wanted, Sune resisted the urge to say that she already gave him what he wanted.
"When I was away from the Eucharis, I found myself missing the little things, the breakfasts together, the meals. the chatter on the bridge. When I was exploring the Firebird when she was first brought to the Warehouse I thought about our crew, and wondered if the the former crew had those memories, And then about what had happened to them. It was one of the reasons I came up with the design for the Tsuibo Orbs. A way to share memories, and to view them with others. As for myself I have found that I like collecting books, old ones especially, but even new ones have an appeal. I find when I sit in a comfortable chair with a book, that its a wonderful experience. Very personal, because I am holding the words that the author wrote down in my very hands. So if you can find some old books, those would be fine. " he said with a grin.
"Alright," Hanako replied, making a mental note. She mentally went through the list of crew members starting at the top. She leaned in to whisper into Sune's ear: "Do you think food is a good gift? I know Takeyu would like an apple pie."
"Actually food items would probably be a good thing, and they can share with their room mates or other members of the crew. After the food shortage and eating rations more that usual. I think that would be good." He said after a moments consideration. "Perhaps fruit baskets or the like, if Konoka was still aboard, coffee and candy." he said with a grin.
"In addition to an individual gift, I want to give some gifts. I am thinking another rolling luggage piece and a shower bag would be a good, useful gift," Hanako told Sune. "Maybe I can get a Eucharis logo embroidered on them."
"Hmmm..." Sune thought about that idea, The food was a brief feel good item, the shower bag was a daily use item, and the luggage could be used when the person was on shore leave so it would have happy memories connected to it.
"That would be a good thing, They could use the luggage when they have leave and want to stay at a hotel. And the shower bag they can use daily. So I think you have come up with a good combination."
He did a quick count of the current crew, he came up with at least 14 pieces of luggage. "I wonder if the shopping center has carts available for rent. Because that's a lot of luggage." He thought about what he could add to his gift, most of the crew was unsurprisingly female.
"I think I will just have it delivered," Hanako chuckled.
"That's good. I just had an idea, need to check the shopping center directory. I think I want to get some gift certificates for a session a spa. Preferably one that is not just local." he answered.
"Oh. Are you going to join me at the onsen this afternoon?" inquired the golden-eyed captain. "I am certain it will be very relaxing and pleasurable."
Pleasurable definitely, relaxing... that may not be entirely true. he thought as the image of Hanako in the Onsen last year came to mind. "I can not think of a better way to spend the afternoon. Just hopefully this time no fighting demonstrations.
What are you wearing to your dinner tonight?" he asked remembering that most of Hanako's possessions had been lost to a fire in her cabin.
"I will have to buy a kimono or an cocktail dress," Hanako answered.
"It is a shame that the fire destroyed that little black number you bought the first Year End Celebration we were together." he said.
"I will get a new black dress, then," Hanako assured Sune. "For Blueberry, I am going to get her a very fancy makeup kit, and for Blackberry, some magazine subscriptions since she works odd hours."
And at least it won't be tainted by a certain elysian, thought Takeyu as he listened to the exchange going on between Hanako and Sune. He hadn't said much right now, his mind more pondering what he should get for the crew as well, it was truly at a blank other than small items. "Not really sure what to get the crew myself either, I don't really talk much with them," which he knew wasn't a good thing.
"Is there something in particular I could get for you, Takeyu?" Hanako asked him.
The Taii blinked for a moment, and glanced up at the ceiling as he tapped his lower chin. "I've always had a thing for models, ships, stations, that type of stuff, although not exactly easy to have onboard of a ship," he smiled.
Hanako stroked her chin. "Modern or historical?"
"Any to be honest," said Takeyu.
"Okay," Hanako said.