driftfleet | Belated Christmas presents are better than no presents, right?

Who: Wanda Maximoff, friends, shipmates, and YOU!
Broadcast: Fleetwide
Action: Yes; Starstruck
When: Early this morning (last night) through the rest of today

A) Closed to Wanda's Christmas List

[The past two months have been kind of crazy for everyone, and that certainly included Wanda. Spending the month of December with no memories of her previous time in the Fleet, regaining them (well, almost all of them) so suddenly and somewhat painfully, followed by all the chaos that came with the surprise attack on the Fleet, and then, of course, there was the necessary repair process after that, it's all been a whirlwind of distractions and activity for Wanda. Finally now, things were starting to settle back down, and that meant Wanda could turn her attention back to a project she's been discreetly working on since her memories returned.]

[She'd felt guilty that her "condition" had kept her from celebrating the Christmas holidays with her friends and shipmates. Now, it was over a full month passed, but she still really wanted to try and do something special. She'd been gathering some presents over the past year during the Fleet's travels, but she had not quiet finished her list. Thankfully, with time now available to her, she's seen to finishing her list -- which she may have added some people to post-December. But, in her eyes, they still deserved presents.]

[Anyways, last night, Wanda set about delivering her gifts to everyone. Each person will find the gift waiting outside their doors or in an easily spotted place in a communal area. The gifts have tags specifying who each present is for, and some may also have "special instructions," but none have any note as to WHO the gifts are from. Perhaps Wanda's feeling a little too embarrassed and guilty about only just now finally delivering her Christmas gifts to attach her name to them. However, each present will feature wrapping or packaging that belies a certain affinity for the color red. Naturally, some (or all) gift recipients might be able to put two and two together. If they'd then like, they may contact Wanda via communicator or in person. Just expect a very pink-face, blushing Wanda to greet you.]

B) Fleetwide Broadcast

[When Wanda turns on the broadcast, she looks noticeably... well, tired. It seems she did not get a lot of sleep last night for some reason. Hmmm. Odd. She tries to smile, friendly and cheerfully, though her eyes flutter a few times while she speaks. Girl's likely gonna take a long nap after this.]

I was, um, baking... a lot recently... and I, um... I made extra! So, if anyone would like some cookies or brownies, they are... They are on the Starstruck! ... in the kitchen... room... area...

[She covers her mouth with her hand, attempting (poorly) to cover a soft yawn.]

Help yourselves! I... um, everyone is welcome! First come, first serve though... sorry... I can make some more... later...

[The video feed cuts there, as Wanda falls back onto her bed for some much needed rest. Anybody who received a mysterious, belated Christmas gift this morning just got a big clue as to who it was that delivered them.]

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[Wanda smiles broadly on her side of the screen. She switches the feed to video so that she might catch a glimpse of the pendant herself. She'd been given a demonstration of it when she purchased it, but it didn't make it any less fun to watch.]

I'm glad you like it. Just be careful with it in larger bodies of water. The man I bought it from said it would not go far and would only sail about in a circle, but... maybe better safe than sorry.

[Nami is in the bathroom, watching it sail about in the filled basin and she is vastly delighted with it.]

I'll be careful. I'd hate to lose anything this amazing. [She reaches out to tap it lightly with the tip of her finger, grin broadening.] Thanks, Wanda. I'll have to take you out again soon.

[It's been a while since they caught up anyway.]

[Wanda blushes as Nami thanks her. Her smile brightens. She's glad to hear that she was able to pick out a great gift for her friend.]

You know I will happily accept any chance we get.

Good thing most places we go to have a lake, then, at the very least. How have you been, anyway? It feels like forever since I saw you last.

[Wanda's smile dips a little at Nami's question, but a grin stays fixed on her lips.]

Doing better. Things have been a little crazy lately. We had that surprise attack which kept everyone busy, and before that... well, I was more or less otherwise incapacitated by Atroma.

[She touches a finger to her left temple, indicating their augments.]

[Nami makes a face.] Fun. They messed with a lot of people lately, but I get the impression they went above and beyond with you. Sleeping for far too long?

That. And some playing with my memories upon waking up.

[Wanda's expression sours at that. She's still feeling a mix of anger and guilt. Anger at Atroma, and guilt over how she treated people while her memories were glitched.]

...that sucks. I'm sorry.

Is everything okay now?

[Wanda shakes her head, brushing off the apology.]

Nothing you need to apologize for.

My memories seemed to have returned. Though, I guess I cannot know for sure if it is otherwise...

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No, that's the frustration about these places. I'd like to say I've been lucky so far, but then how can you know for sure?

[She smiles faintly.] But you think about it too much, you go crazy, so...

[Nami has the right of it. Wanda's grin returns, a rekindling of her good mood.]

Yes, I have been trying not to dwell on it too much. As with so many things about this place...

It's better not to. Do what you have to to keep you and yours safe, and look for any new information, maybe. Some people tend to go too far the other way.

[Wanda can think of a few times when she had been one such person.]

It is hard to find a balance. I do not want to simply lose sight of why we are here, the fact that we are prisoners here and not letting myself get too complacent, too comfortable. But... as you say, dwelling on it all too much does no good.

Great tightrope to walk, right?

[She grins.]

[Wanda snorts at that. A soft chuckle echoing after.]

One that I still have yet to master.

Belated Christmas presents are better than no presents, right?

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