Video. Holiday Plotting and Scheming.

[throwsdown]

Who: Takeshi
Broadcast: Fleetwide
Action: SS Golden if needed
When: Now
Note: People who respond will get something from Takeshi for Christmas.
.... No guarantees it will be a perfect match to what they want, though. B^)

[Takeshi's gotten his small taste for Halloween, but now he's learned of his next new holiday — Christmas. He doesn't really get much about it, other than there's a jolly ol' fat man who gives people presents, but he sure does enjoy the thought of giving everyone something for the holidays. He's tallied up his credits he's accumulated all these months, and he's confident he can do something good. As captain, it's important to make everyone happy. And part of him is still a morale officer. That doesn't change, neither.

So, very serious, guys:]

What d'you guys want for Christmas? It's very important!

[He's trying to be so casual and chill and conversational.

Clearly, he's not up to anything.

... Answer the question. Or else.]

Comments

[youdontneedapictureofme]

Wouldn't it be easier for you to think up something you want and make a list? I used to do stuff like that when I was younger.

[She's trying to deflect, mostly, because all the things she wants are a little too upsetting to talk about - namely: she'd really like to see Glenn.]

[throwsdown]

[He shakes his head, frowning.]

No way! 'Cus I'm gonna get other people stuff. I don't need nothin'.

[youdontneedapictureofme]

Well, I wouldn't mind just a Christmas card, if you want to make me one.

[Gosh darn it why is her captain so cute. She can't think of anything on the spot but a card would be nice? Just the fact that he's trying so hard to put thought into it is touching.]

[throwsdown]

[Takeshi flusters, determined, and punches his fist into his palm.]

A Christmas card!! I can really do that, Miss Maggie! Count on me!

[youdontneedapictureofme]

You know, you should make cards for your friends in the fleet. I bet everyone'd appreciate that. Giving a gift with a personal touch means more, don't you think? If you want help let me know if you're doing it.

[throwsdown]

I think so, too... I — I do really like to drawl.

I drawed pictures of people before on the fleet. But I'm getting rusty at drawling!

[HE'S BEEN SO BUSY (see: worrying about being good enough)]

[youdontneedapictureofme]

Yeah? Well you work pretty hard as a captain so I'm not surprised. It's a lot of work.

[throwsdown]

I guess it is... [He smiles a bit, feeling modest suddenly.] I don't do great, but I wanna try to make things easier for my crew...! It's like wanting to be a good fighter for my team at home! We worked hard together, too...

[youdontneedapictureofme]

I think I speak for the others when I say we appreciate it. The fact that you're thinking of others and wanting to get presents is enough.

[throwsdown]

[Awww, shucks...]

Thanks, Miss Maggie.

D'you wanna help decorate a tree, f'we get one? Me and Tempest was thinking of getting one...!

[youdontneedapictureofme]

I'd love to. We could make ornaments too if we don't have any.

[throwsdown]

Yeah! Ormoments!

Kinds with all colors. We can make the round ones.

[youdontneedapictureofme]

What's your favorite color? I'll see if we can get construction paper and make snowflakes to match.

[throwsdown]

Oooh, I like red! That's my favorite! It's the color on my favorite super sentai, Tyranno Ranger!

[such a good hero, aaaaa]

[youdontneedapictureofme]

Red it is.

[She smiles a bit, unable to help that his enthusiasm really warms her heart a bit. It was nice to talk about something normal for a while and think about doing normal things. Perhaps that was what Alexandria would be whenever she could get back home?]

Do you know how to cut out snowflakes?

[throwsdown]

[Oh no, he doesn't want to sound uncool...!

But tragically - ]

... Nuh-uh. I don't think so.

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[youdontneedapictureofme]

Well, if we get our hands on some construction paper and scissors, I'll teach you and we can decorate the ship. Sound like fun?

[throwsdown]

It sure does! I'll start looking for paper and scissors!

[he salutes before running off TO DO JUST THAT!!]