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POSTED ON Nov 13, 2023 0:19:23 GMT

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REMEMBRANCE DAY GIFTS

Celebrating survival and hope in the face of hardship[break][break]

TO: Ashley Shepard[break][break] FROM: Isaac Merlo[break][break]
MESSAGE: You're always going to be my brother, and I don't know what I would've done if you didn't make it out of there okay. One day, we're gonna make everyone see what we see. Until then, I'm always going to be fighting by your side, and I'm gonna cherish every moment we've got on this bitch of an earth.[break][break]

Day 1 Gift: You open your gift and find:[break][break]
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A lamp stylized after a haunted lantern, complete with cleanse tags, chains, and flickering purple flame.

Day 2 Gift: You open your gift and find:[break][break]
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A compilation DVD of the best episodes of Kitchen Nightmares, Cutthroat Kitchen, and Dine-Ins, Diners, and Dives.

Day 3 Gift: You open your gift and find:[break][break]
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A mirror, with "but you are my comfort, bro!" etched into the mirror frame.

Day 4 Gift: You open your gift and find:[break][break]
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A bottle of multicolored sands, each taken from Alola's many beaches and swirled together into various forms of art.

Day 5 Gift: You open your gift and find:[break][break]
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Isaac's own attempt at the revenge sashimi Ash had made for him and kepler brueshaber. The cuts aren't as even, and the Carvanha isn't as flavorful, but he tried, dangit! In case it sucks, a Paldean cookbook is attached too.

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Wanderer

The Liberator

he/him/his

April 10

Lavaridge Town

Figuring it Out

Penitent

Renegade

949 height

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POSTED ON Nov 13, 2023 0:41:46 GMT

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REMEMBRANCE DAY GIFTS

Celebrating survival and hope in the face of hardship[break][break]

TO: Genevieve Cromwell[break][break] FROM: Isaac Merlo[break][break]
MESSAGE: You're one of the strongest people I know, and I don't care how hard this region tries to stop you. One of these days, you're going to make a massive difference, and I'll be there cheering you on all the way. Don't forget about me when you're the head ranger and our new top champion, okay?[break][break]

Day 1 Gift: You open your gift and find:[break][break]
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A snowglobe of Circhester, the city's lights looking warm, vibrant, and ready to celebrate the holidays. A far cry from the wasteland she remembered.

Day 2 Gift: You open your gift and find:[break][break]
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Training gear, both for Genny and for her Pokemon, and a badge sash to hold the inevitable marks of her triumph.

Day 3 Gift: You open your gift and find:[break][break]
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A warm and comforting sweater, patterned after an Arcanine's fur ruff and jagged spikes. It's a little oversized, as all good sweaters are.

Day 4 Gift: You open your gift and find:[break][break]
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A set of good and proper climbing gear, to ensure no part of the Hoenn region is ever outside of Genny's reach.

Day 5 Gift: You open your gift and find:[break][break]
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Another variety pack of Manapua, this time focused on the flavors Genny liked most. They don't taste quite like the vendor's . . . did Isaac try to make them himself?

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Wanderer

The Liberator

he/him/his

April 10

Lavaridge Town

Figuring it Out

Penitent

Renegade

949 height

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POSTED ON Nov 13, 2023 0:53:12 GMT

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REMEMBRANCE DAY GIFTS

Celebrating survival and hope in the face of hardship[break][break]

TO: Aurelie Lefevre[break][break] FROM: Isaac Merlo[break][break]
MESSAGE: Whatever comes between us, you're always going to be someone that means the world to me. You've taught me so much, and helped me through so many of my hardest moments, and there's no way I could ever forget that. I'll hope til the end that we can make our way to some better times.[break][break]

Day 1 Gift: You open your gift and find:[break][break]
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Coal? Most people would find this an insult, but for an Iron Lady who probably spends a pretty penny lighting her forges, it's invaluable.

Day 2 Gift: You open your gift and find:[break][break]
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A book about story and world creation, especially for tabletop game DMs, so Aurelie can bring worlds to life as easily as she does creations.

Day 3 Gift: You open your gift and find:[break][break]
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A few other hand-drawn stencils, ready for use in any future acid etching. They appear to be attempts at coming up with an Iron Lady Forge logo.

Day 4 Gift: You open your gift and find:[break][break]
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A book of swordfighting techniques from around the globe, both mainstream styles from Kalos, Galar, and the Tohjo Falls regions and more obscure schools.

Day 5 Gift: You open your gift and find:[break][break]
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A pot of slow-cooked boeuf bourgignon, so tender and flavorful its aroma is clear before it's even been opened.

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Wanderer

The Liberator

he/him/his

April 10

Lavaridge Town

Figuring it Out

Penitent

Renegade

949 height

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our purpose was to play a role

POSTED ON Nov 13, 2023 1:09:57 GMT

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REMEMBRANCE DAY GIFTS

Celebrating survival and hope in the face of hardship[break][break]

TO: ana fell[break][break] FROM: Anonymous[break][break]
MESSAGE: Wherever you are, whatever you do, know just how much you mean and how important you are.[break][break]

Day 1 Gift: You open your gift and find:[break][break]
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A magnetized light kit with a multitude of different attachments, including a powerful flashlight, a snake light, and an LED light bar.

Day 2 Gift: You open your gift and find:[break][break]
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Salvaged scraps of tech from the depths of Greater Mauville Holdings, the Clockwork Kingdom, and the Lesser Megalopolis.

Day 3 Gift: You open your gift and find:[break][break]
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Potted dahlias, blooming in each and every color; blue, yellow, black, red, white, and all the spectrums in between, for Ana's destiny is hers to choose.

Day 4 Gift: You open your gift and find:[break][break]
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A 12 pack of beers from around the world, each from a different region.

Day 5 Gift: You open your gift and find:[break][break]
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A plate of freshly made brookies, sealed to preserve their freshness and warmth until it's time to eat.

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Kiwi

Ash

He/Him/Them

December 2

Aspertia City, Unova

Pansexual

Picking up the pieces

honey we're screwed

5'11'' height

But I, I will, go on howling and hollow

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Ashley Shepard

our purpose was to play a role

POSTED ON Nov 13, 2023 21:01:34 GMT

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REMEMBRANCE DAY GIFTS

Celebrating survival and hope in the face of hardship[break][break]

TO: kepler brueshaber [break][break] FROM: Ashley Shepard [break][break]
MESSAGE: "I may not be able to be as free and open as I've been before. The road ahead is rocky, and bumpy. Everything makes no sense... but you do. You're going to learn things I've done. The worst part is that I ever had to pull you into it. But I'm selfish. I want to do everything I can, with you. We survived a meteor, we can survive this. Stay strong. Happy anniversary. Ash."

Day 1 Gift: You open your gift and find:[break][break]
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A tiny Pumpkaboo jack'o lantern. It's electric, plugs into the wall, and can be used as a night light. To remember the first date they had on Halloween. A note. "You remember our first date? I invited you out and you wore that Victor Frankenstein outfit with your Raboot as the monster. I took you around... the best decision of my life."

Day 2 Gift: You open your gift and find:[break][break]
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A full set of the Great British Baking Show. And a note. "A show for us to watch together. When you baked with me, I felt the happiest I ever did. I'm no baker... but holding you while we did our thing made me happy... I hope that in five years, we still do it together. I'll be sure to only wear an apron next time." There's a tiny winky Ash face drawn at the end.

Day 3 Gift: You open your gift and find:[break][break]
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A half of a heart necklace, the white half. Written on it is 'I love you'. Another note. "Keep it close to your heart. And know that I always come back. I promised you. You'll never have the other half. It's with me."

Day 4 Gift: You open your gift and find:[break][break]
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A big red winter coat. It's more Ash-sized than Kep-sized, but it comes with a scarf, and is lined with wool. The hood helps protect from the cold. Attached, a single orange feather like a charm. Another note. "Remember when I took you ice-skating? It was something I wanted so badly, and you went with even though my arm was broken. Here... I may not be able to enjoy the ice and snow this year. But you can bundle up. PS. That feather cost more than the jacket, especially because I can't quite remember everything. It's a replica. I hope it gets you closer to what you were looking for."

Day 5 Gift: You open your gift and find:[break][break]
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A sushi platter that he had made the first time they had food together. Isaac Merlo was there with them, enjoying the meal, and it was first time they met. The last note. "I promised sushi, didn't I? I made sashimi instead... happy anniversary, baby. Don't eat it all at once. Love you. Ash."

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Kiwi

Ash

He/Him/Them

December 2

Aspertia City, Unova

Pansexual

Picking up the pieces

honey we're screwed

5'11'' height

But I, I will, go on howling and hollow

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Ashley Shepard

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POSTED ON Nov 14, 2023 4:06:58 GMT

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REMEMBRANCE DAY GIFTS

Celebrating survival and hope in the face of hardship[break][break]

TO: jayden cross[break][break] FROM: Anonymous[break][break]
MESSAGE: "Sorry."

Day 1 Gift: You open your gift and find:[break][break]
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An olden lantern. He has to light it himself, but he has to be the one to do it. If he lets it stay dark, that's for him to decide.

Day 2 Gift: You open your gift and find:[break][break]
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A tiny plushie of Gastly. It comes with an attachable little purple poison fog that is attached via velcro.

Day 3 Gift: You open your gift and find:[break][break]
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A singular locket of a photo. It's in sepia tone, but in the locket is two kids, one with silver hair, one with black. Both of them seem so happy back then. The first mission they ever did together... a fonder memory.

Day 4 Gift: You open your gift and find:[break][break]
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A plane ticket to Alola, first class. There's just a single line put on an attached note. "Please. Get out while you can."

Day 5 Gift: You open your gift and find:[break][break]
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A single chocolate cupcake. It reads 'JAY' on a little decoration inserted into the cupcake.

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Kiwi

Ash

He/Him/Them

December 2

Aspertia City, Unova

Pansexual

Picking up the pieces

honey we're screwed

5'11'' height

But I, I will, go on howling and hollow

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REMEMBRANCE DAY GIFTS

Celebrating survival and hope in the face of hardship[break][break]

TO: Isaac Merlo[break][break] FROM: Ashley Shepard[break][break]
MESSAGE: "I can't fully follow you back. It's not a place that's meant for me. There's no trust for the League. But I can't trust Rocket either. So I'll walk the road to dawn between. I'll be around. But until the head of the snake is gone, the threat will be there. Until I cut the head off myself."

Day 1 Gift: You open your gift and find:[break][break]
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A box of little lightbulbs in the shape of Miniors. And a note. "Dude. Stop drifting from place to place and get a place to call your own. These glow really nicely, and it would REALLY suck if you never use them."

Day 2 Gift: You open your gift and find:[break][break]
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A big ol Dracovish plushie. It will never not be lopsided. Little bastard cannot sit on their own, but they are soft as a pillow.

Day 3 Gift: You open your gift and find:[break][break]
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A tiny replica model of a house. Written on a note attached to it... "It's a tiny replica I found. I reminds me of the orphanage I grew up in... I haven't forgotten that dream, you know."

Day 4 Gift: You open your gift and find:[break][break]
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A silver knapsack to put stuff in. It's pretty roomy, but don't try and tear it. Light things, nothing sharp. A note. "Tried my hand at stitching. Let me tell you, ISAAC MERLO is hard. Look inside, you'll find I.M. Never doing that again."

Day 5 Gift: You open your gift and find:[break][break]
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A bowl of pasanda curry, in a neat little box with a note attached. "We never did go camping again. Here. Eat."

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gunsmile

he / him

December 28

Snowbelle City, Kalos

heteroflexible

ambassador

Rocket-adjacent

6'2" / 188 cm height

Timendi causa est nescire. Ignorance is the cause of fear.

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Julien Demassieux

POSTED ON Nov 21, 2023 15:24:35 GMT

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REMEMBRANCE DAY GIFTS
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Celebrating survival and hope in the face of hardship
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TO: marilee beaufort[break][break] FROM: Julien Demassieux[break][break]
MESSAGE: "I heard there's a new observance that the Hoennians are calling Remembrance Day. I thought you might like a few small trinkets."[break][break]

Day 1 Gift: You open your gift and find:[break][break]
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A well-crafted candle, with a light scent of vanilla and cinnamon.

Day 2 Gift: You open your gift and find:[break][break]
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A set of watercolor paints and paintbrushes.

Day 3 Gift: You open your gift and find:[break][break]
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A tin containing two lavender bath bombs, with real lavender buds inside.

Day 4 Gift: You open your gift and find:[break][break]
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Brand new, luxury brand headphones in rose gold.

Day 5 Gift: You open your gift and find:[break][break]
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A box of six amaretto chocolate truffles.

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gunsmile

"Lancer"

he / him

September 5

Fallarbor Town, Hoenn

pansexual

paralegal / special agent

lieutenant

6'1" / 185 cm height

i used to dream in the dark of palisades park.

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Gunner Graves

POSTED ON Nov 21, 2023 15:46:10 GMT

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REMEMBRANCE DAY GIFTS
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Celebrating survival and hope in the face of hardship
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TO: GIDEON GRAVES[break][break] FROM: Gunner Graves[break][break]
MESSAGE: "I can't believe it's been a year since we survived a doomsday meteoroid. Nothing keeps the Graves brothers down, huh? Anyway, don't work so hard. Talk to you soon."[break][break]

Day 1 Gift: You open your gift and find:[break][break]
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A lamp in the shape of a book that lights up when you open it.

Day 2 Gift: You open your gift and find:[break][break]
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A new book cataloguing Paldean historical artifacts.

Day 3 Gift: You open your gift and find:[break][break]
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A warm, cozy beige sweater.

Day 4 Gift: You open your gift and find:[break][break]
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A vintage-style, instant film camera and a cartridge of film.

Day 5 Gift: You open your gift and find:[break][break]
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A bag of top brand coffee beans.

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gunsmile

"Lancer"

he / him

September 5

Fallarbor Town, Hoenn

pansexual

paralegal / special agent

lieutenant

6'1" / 185 cm height

i used to dream in the dark of palisades park.

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Gunner Graves

I cannot conceive of a universe

POSTED ON Nov 21, 2023 16:01:04 GMT

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REMEMBRANCE DAY GIFTS
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Celebrating survival and hope in the face of hardship
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TO: mila alexopoulos[break][break] FROM: Gunner Graves[break][break]
MESSAGE: "Hey. I'm glad you're alive and doing okay, and that... we're not apart anymore."[break][break]

Day 1 Gift: You open your gift and find:[break][break]
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A rose-scented candle.

Day 2 Gift: You open your gift and find:[break][break]
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Two movie tickets to a film she's been looking forward to seeing for months.

Day 3 Gift: You open your gift and find:[break][break]
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A plushie of an Alolan Vulpix.

Day 4 Gift: You open your gift and find:[break][break]
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A pocket-sized sketchbook, for sketching ideas/inspirations for fashion designs during travel.

Day 5 Gift: You open your gift and find:[break][break]
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A small fruit tart from a high-end bakery.

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nellethiel

Nomi; The Visionary

She/Her

November 9

Ecruteak, Johto

Bisexual

Prophetess

Head Scientist

without you in it

5'2" / 157 cm height

Curiosity is one of the great secrets of happiness.

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Naomi Sato

POSTED ON Nov 21, 2023 16:49:43 GMT

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REMEMBRANCE DAY GIFTS

Celebrating survival and hope in the face of hardship[break][break]

TO: parker jones[break][break] FROM: Naomi Sato[break][break]
MESSAGE: "I hope you know that I would be utterly undone without you."

Day 1 Gift: You open your gift and find:[break][break]
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A DO-IT-YOURSELF PINA COLADA KIT - "Something sweet to hold you over when I'm working too late..."

Day 2 Gift: You open your gift and find:[break][break]
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A PAIR OF HIGH QUALITY BOXING GLOVES - "The ones in your apartment are all beat up! How are you going to protect me if you can't train properly?"

Day 3 Gift: You open your gift and find:[break][break]
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BOX OF GOURMET POKE-TREATS - "These are technically for Maisey...but can you blame me?"

Day 4 Gift: You open your gift and find:[break][break]
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KNIT HAND WARMERS - "I made you these! It was my first time knitting so I hope they fit okay!"

Day 5 Gift: You open your gift and find:[break][break]
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PHOTO ALBUM FEATURING CUTE PICTURES AND LOVE NOTES FROM THE PAST YEAR - "I know I can be kind of a serious person, Parker...so this is a reminder that I appreciate all of the fun times we've had. I hope we have many many more. You're my greater good, too."

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gunsmile

"Lancer"

he / him

September 5

Fallarbor Town, Hoenn

pansexual

paralegal / special agent

lieutenant

6'1" / 185 cm height

i used to dream in the dark of palisades park.

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Gunner Graves

feel the fire deep within

POSTED ON Nov 21, 2023 16:58:37 GMT

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REMEMBRANCE DAY GIFTS
[break]
Celebrating survival and hope in the face of hardship
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TO: PENELOPE LIVY, paxton concordas[break][break] FROM: Gunner Graves[break][break]
MESSAGE: "It feels weird to say 'Happy' Remembrance Day, but I'm glad we all got through the past year safely. Here's to another year working hard and protecting our home."[break][break]

Day 1 Gift: You open your gift and find:[break][break]
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A pack of three battery-powered pens that light up for writing in the dark.

Day 2 Gift: You open your gift and find:[break][break]
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A bespoke, funny office mug.

Day 3 Gift: You open your gift and find:[break][break]
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A soft, high quality knit scarf.

Day 4 Gift: You open your gift and find:[break][break]
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A leather, personalized passport holder.

Day 5 Gift: You open your gift and find:[break][break]
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20 PD gift cards for the Sawsbucks coffee chain.

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aero

dog boy

he/him

october 24

verdanturf

asexual

league officer

champion

you're the key to where my trust begins

2240 height

Join my dream it's just the right time, woah

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kyle lopez

feel the fire deep within

POSTED ON Nov 22, 2023 3:27:02 GMT

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REMEMBRANCE DAY GIFTS

Celebrating survival and hope in the face of hardship[break][break]

TO: noah faber[break][break] FROM: kyle lopez[break][break]
MESSAGE: "I finally found an excuse to give you gifts! See? I'm trying to be romantic. I'm learning!"

Day 1 Gift: You open your gift and find:[break][break]
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A rainbow feather from Ho-oh! Ho-Oh's feathers glow in seven colors depending on the angle at which they are struck by light. These feathers are said to bring happiness to the bearers.

Day 2 Gift: You open your gift and find:[break][break]
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SOMETHING TO ENTERTAIN AND AMUSE.

Day 3 Gift: You open your gift and find:[break][break]
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A very old-fashioned bell that makes a gentle ringing. A souvenir from Ecruteak reminiscent of the trip they once had.

Day 4 Gift: You open your gift and find:[break][break]
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Shoes that match Kyle's sense of fashion. The design is plain and simple, but it's autographed by a celebrity— Hoenn's champion himself!

Day 5 Gift: You open your gift and find:[break][break]
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Cookies from Lavaridge that are supposed to be calorie-lite. Popular for those trying to be healthy since it doesn't compromise taste.

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aero

dog boy

he/him

october 24

verdanturf

asexual

league officer

champion

you're the key to where my trust begins

2240 height

Join my dream it's just the right time, woah

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kyle lopez

feel the fire deep within

POSTED ON Nov 22, 2023 7:52:58 GMT

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REMEMBRANCE DAY GIFTS

Celebrating survival and hope in the face of hardship[break][break]

TO: MATIAS SILPH[break][break] FROM: kyle lopez[break][break]
MESSAGE: "I heard Rememberance Day is the new trend in the city. Since you have no friends, and you live in the middle of nowhere, I figured I might as well send you some since no one else might."

Day 1 Gift: You open your gift and find:[break][break]
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A rainbow feather from Ho-oh! Ho-Oh's feathers glow in seven colors depending on the angle at which they are struck by light. These feathers are said to bring happiness to the bearers.

Day 2 Gift: You open your gift and find:[break][break]
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A music player that allows you to listen to nostalgic songs. It's an older model to accommodate to the receiver's poor technological skills, but the playlist is filled with the sender's preferred songs.

Day 3 Gift: You open your gift and find:[break][break]
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An incense that calms the nerves. Supposed to smell like the city as a prank based on the receiver's home. Oddly reminiscent of ancient Hammerlocke when mixed with the smell of the wilderness.

Day 4 Gift: You open your gift and find:[break][break]
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Dripped out clothes for travel. Looks better on the receiver than going shirtless.

Day 5 Gift: You open your gift and find:[break][break]
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An edible in a form of a cookie to help with being chill. Uneven portion sizes suggest it being homemade.

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aero

dog boy

he/him

october 24

verdanturf

asexual

league officer

champion

you're the key to where my trust begins

2240 height

Join my dream it's just the right time, woah

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