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[text, un: rue] slips in here two seconds after you get accepted

[ruevealing]

You have not gotten lost yet, have you? I wanted to check in.

:)

[un: hob] AS U SHOULD,

[knickpnack]

I do not believe I am lost. The directions you provided are of the highest standard, as always. Thank you.

I do not understand these symbols :) Please explain.

[ruevealing]

Turn your head to the left, darling.

:)

text; un: Parkour

[heyunderoos]

[He doesn't quite know Hob super well, but... this could be a good way to get to know him?]

Hi, Hob

I was wondering if you liked legos? Would you want to build anything with me?

It's Peter btw

peter parker, I mean, sorry.

un: Hob

[knickpnack]

[oh shit its one of the boys theyre texting him this is it man act cool act cool be fuckin chill man]

Hello, Peter. Worry not—there is only one Peter of import in my life.

I thank you for your communications, and your gracious offer to spend time together. While I am unfamiliar with these legos, I would be delighted to learn and to build something with you, should you so wish.

[what did Rue teach him about texting again?? oh, right:]


:)

[heyunderoos]

[Hob writing formally is not a surprise given how he speaks, but its still an adjustment for Peter.]

Legos are like these plastic little bricks you can use to build stuff. I usually build whatever I want, but if you'd like I can bring a kit I haven't made yet? It has instructions and stuff.

[That is a lie, he has already built this kit, but he'll pretend it's new to make this less daunting for Hob.]

What day would you be free to hang out-? :)

grouptext; un: hob

[knickpnack]

Attention, all sons and son-adjacent young men of Delloso de la Rue:

I have attempted over several days to ascertain what Rue would like to receive as a holiday present. Thus far, my efforts have been utterly fruitless. I suspect the same is the case for all of you.

Should you wish to offer it, your assistance on this matter would be greatly appreciated. If we coordinate our efforts, I am certain we can put together something that would make Rue very happy.

Yours in hope and honor this holiday season,
K.P. Hob

@cjj

[apuckalypse]

right?? they don't want anything, it's the worst.

but I did get an answer from them finally! they'd like a wind chime so I've been working on that. maybe we could all decorate one of the dangly parts?

and they like crafts, so anything handmade they'd love. I gave them some pressed leaves glued to paper one time and I thought they might cry. it's still on a wall somewhere I think.

@fenris

[unshod]

i gave them books and flowers.

@MadRaph

[supersmashbro]

yeah i think i know the least about em outta everyone in here so uhh

idk

i think rue's got big "handmade gift" energy?? i feel like they'd be real into someone putting the work and time in for them

raph's not much of a handsmaker tho

@parkour

[heyunderoos]

Do you want any help making Rue something?

@cjj

[apuckalypse]

definitely handmade energy! it doesn't even have to be good I know that for a fact

do you want to help paint a windchime? I bet they'd love to see a red shard and know it was you :)

@hob

[knickpnack]

I am not much of a craftsman, myself. But it is as you say: the work and time put into a gift surely matters infinitely more to them than the end product itself.

Do you have any ideas for appropriate crafts? My limited experience blinds me to the possibilities.

@golden-emperor

[pyrighteous]

I THINK MAKING THINGS IS DEFINITELY THE RIGHT WAY
I WANT TO TRY TO COOK SOMETHING MAYBE

AND MAYBE ANOTHER, SECRET THING

@primetime has changed the groupchat name to [Rue's Favorite Son Leo Saves The Day Yet Again]

[neonleon]

jfc u guys r bad at this
i already got it taken care of

@cjj

[apuckalypse]

WAIT

HANG ON

EVERYBODY SHUT UP

GROUP FAMILY PHOTO

christmas eve delivery

[neonleon]

[Contrary to everything Leo spouts, Hob gets a package delivered on Christmas eve. Inside is a nice set of claw trimmers, a metal file, comb for his fur, and a nice blade sharpening kit.]

itt: me openly weeping

[knickpnack]

[This is... certainly unexpected. For a long time, Hob considers the items in verklempt silence, gently inspecting the craftsmanship, the detail, the care with which they were picked out. It makes his heart soar, knowing that Leo at some point spared him a thought not out of malice and distrust. What a kind young man. During the whole slumber party later that night, Hob fights to hold back joyful tears.

Leo will similarly find a neatly wrapped package on Christmas morning, waiting for him when he awakens from the slumber party. Hob will be in the kitchen, helping Rue get breakfast ready, should Leo want to talk. If not, that's okay too. He's starting to understand him, if even just a little.]

Dec 25th

[heyunderoos]

[Whether it be at Rue's party or later on, Hob receives a gift from Peter. Within the carefully wrapped package is a pair of handmade pants. The pants have some deep pockets that can be buttoned closed as needed. Peter attempted some flowery embroidery on the flap of one pocket, trying to mimic Rue's peonies. It is not perfect, but Peter tried his best.

Peter had gotten his measurements off Rue, so it should fit well. Included of course is a note.]

Merry Christmas, Hob!

I hope you like these! The style seemed like it would suit you. If you need them taken in or let out tell me and I can do that.

- Peter Parker.

[knickpnack]

[They, in fact, fit perfectly! Hob is proudly wearing them when he approaches Peter later—although he's not wearing a shirt anymore, it's a thing, don't ask, he's got Hangups—beaming as he hands the young man a neatly wrapped present.]

Peter! I hope you do not mind I came to thank you in person. Your gift was very thoughtful. I did not know you had such an eye for garments!

[the evening of dec 24th]

[ruevealing]

[Whether they choose to share gifts at the same time or playfully hide gifts for the other to find, Hob will eventually have Rue's holiday gift to him in his paws.

It's a tiny box, wrapped in glittering gold with an oversize bow. And inside, after the gentle layer of confetti and sparkles, is an ornate peony pin, inlaid with gold that shimmers in the light. Rue will tell him with a kiss that it's meant to live on his jacket, something small and easy to hide if Hob needs to enact the rules of sneakery for any reason.

But it's a piece of their heart with him always, something of theirs that he can take with him wherever he goes - even if that place is beyond Rue's reach again.

And just the same as all of the boys, there’s a pair of Christmas-themed footie pajamas so all of the boys in Rue’s life can match for the Christmas slumber party.]

[knickpnack]

[All that matters to Hob is that he gets to be with Rue when they open their gifts together. Rue's is gently placed in a delicate pink gift box, a written letter on top of the gifts inside.

It's a good thing he'd written them a note before wrapping the presents, because Rue's gift to him leaves him much too emotional to speak. With trembling paws, he affixes the pin to the breast of his jacket, right over his heart, where it will live forever more. The thought and care with which they'd fashioned a present for him is breathtaking.]

I sh-shall wear them with pride. [Said about the footie pajamas he's currently trying not to get tears on. It goes without saying that the pin will be fastened to the pajamas later that night.]

mid-jan

[heyunderoos]

This is an invitation to a group chat!

I guess its my turn to send you one of these, lol

text: un: steph.bell

[eggplanting]

hey dude you don't know me but just a heads up that you better have some plans made for valentine's day

[She sends him a link* of her conversation with Rue, just in case.

She likes Rue a lot and wouldn't want them to be disappointed.

*whatever the network equivalent of a link would be]

incoming text

[ruevealing]

[You have been invited to a group chat!]