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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.

[batteredbatter]

Who's that? Like, a teacher you knew?

[kickstart_my_heart]

Someone that helped me out back in Paris.

[batteredbatter]

Huh, cool... [He's kind of curious how but that seems a bit personal to ask] What sort of things is he into?

[kickstart_my_heart]

... That is a fantastic question. I think he mentioned collecting teacups.

[batteredbatter]

Teacups...? I'd say to send him an American one but... I think it's kind of more a coffee-mug sort of country.

[kickstart_my_heart]

Well I'll see what I can find, regardless.

[batteredbatter]

Yeah, I mean, we can just look around and see if inspiration strikes?

[kickstart_my_heart]

Exactly. No pressure.

[batteredbatter]

I'm kind of looking forward to this! I missed the parade and the halloween thing, so this'll be my first time going into the city with a bunch of the other students.

[kickstart_my_heart]

It's a pretty exciting place. Lots of hustle and bustle.

[batteredbatter]

Yeah, it seems that way... though it's probably even crazier with holiday shopping going on. Hopefully no one gets lost!

[kickstart_my_heart]

Hmm, that is a concern. I'll ask some of my teachers to be chaperones.

[batteredbatter]

Ooh, that's true, that might be a good idea.