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[kickstart_my_heart]

I keep looking at the calendar and getting anxious. Not only is it almost midterm time for me, I also gotta worry about Christmas shopping.

I mean, I could do all my shopping online, but that feels a bit devoid of the spirit, right? Father Christmas doesn't go around checking off Amazon wishlists, that's just devoid of humanity, right there.

So I propose this! When midterms or finals or whatever are over, let's all go on a group shopping trip!

There are lots of shopping centers in Manhattan, right? Something for everyone! We'll make it a big school thing, and everyone can chip in to get gifts for our loved ones and family and whatnot!

Well... I think it's a good idea anyways.

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[batteredbatter]

Oh, cool! And maybe we can help each other pick things out? I never know what to get my parents...

[kickstart_my_heart]

No problem! I'm always happy to help.

[batteredbatter]

Awesome! My mom would probably be happy over a lot of the touristy things from the area but I think my dad wants something more practical... who are you gonna be shopping for?

[kickstart_my_heart]

My parents, my brother, select friends here at school, maybe something for M'sieur Kiske if I can figure out where he currently stays.

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[presto_turn]

That sounds like it could be nice. Shopping for gifts to send back home is simpler online, but...if it's for friends here, it would be more thoughtful, finding something in person.

The only problem would be trying not to let anyone else going along find out what you're getting them.

[kickstart_my_heart]

Another benefit to a big group, really.

[presto_turn]

[A short, mild laugh.]

That's true. It'd make it easier to run interference.

Though, I haven't even thought that much about how many people I need to shop for end-of-the-year gifts for yet, to be honest...

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[divine_spirits_universe]

Ordering things is still more convenient, especially when you're busy. Or sending someone off with a list.

[kickstart_my_heart]

That's awfully lacking in spirit, don't you think?

[divine_spirits_universe]

Is it? I can't say I've ever thought much of Christmas, I'm not Christian and not interested in those sorts of dates at the moment.

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[sugoooi]

That's a great idea Bridget! When d'you think we'd do it? After exams or just one a weekend or something??

[kickstart_my_heart]

Next weekend sounds like it'd be best, right?

[sugoooi]

I'm definitely free!

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[eileaneathompson]

Eli hesitated back and forth then typed, "If you have room for one more on the shopping trip?" she hit send before she could chicken out.

[kickstart_my_heart]

always room for more!

[eileaneathompson]

Her whole face lit up as she stared at the message. She quickly replied. "Where should I meet, and when?" Didn't matter she had no money. She'd figure something out.

[realmenknitplushies]

Shopping? Well... I guess need to find something for ma...

[...never mind the fact that he desperately needs to find a better source for craft supplies than he's got at the moment. There's only so much he can raid from the classrooms.]

[kickstart_my_heart]

And your teammates, right?

[realmenknitplushies]

Heh. Well, yeah. I ... dunno what you guys like, though.

[soccerwhisperer]

Do we have to go to the fancy stores? I don't have much allowance.

[kickstart_my_heart]

Don't worry, mate. I can spot you a few quid.

[soccerwhisperer]

Umm...? [He can see a couple of quids?

what are quids

He has a confused look on his face, trying to decipher Bridget's British]

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[tofudog]

The Big Apple, The City That Never Sleeps!? Count me in!

...You don't think the whole green thing is gonna be an issue, do you?

[He points at his face, as if he needed to demonstrate.]

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[kickstart_my_heart]

It honestly could be... I think they might have something that will help, though. A holograph generator based on the same tech in the Danger Room. Wear it on your wrist and all.

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[tofudog]

They can do that? I was just gonna be a parrot the whole time!