4: True sages are those who give what they have, without meanness and without secret.

[nos_servabit]

Who: Jacob and EVERYONE EVER.
Location: Anywhere and everywhere.
Time: Backdated to Christmas Day- all day, from morning to midnight
Style: I'll follow!
Status: OPEN LIKE YOUR PRESENTS ON CHRISTMAS

[The man going around the city isn't wearing a red suit or hat. He isn't fat, and there is no white beard on his face. His nose isn't as round as a cherry, and his cheeks aren't rosy. However, his blue eyes do twinkle as he goes around, carrying a large burlap sack...]

[And he seems to be giving everyone he meets a blue or white wooden amulet, carved in the shape of a scarab with holiday greetings etched on the bottom in Egyptian hieroglyphics. He doesn't seem to single out anyone for the gifts, either- the homeless man in the alley receives the same gift and warm words that is given to the rich woman dining outside a lavish restaurant.]

[Even though he may not look like it, Jacob seems to be taking on the job of being Santa Claus incredibly well.]

[And if you are one of the select few who Jacob knows very well, you're receiving a very unique scarab made especially for you.]

[Care to greet this man as he makes his rounds? Because you're getting a gift too, whether you like it or not.]

[ooc: Jacob is giving out scarabs to everyone! Check the list to see if your character is getting a unique one. Also, for all you new people who don't have CR with Jacob yet, please fill out Jacob's permission post before commenting. Thank you!]

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[beautifies]

What's this for?

[nos_servabit]

[A warm smile as he hands over a turquoise scarab from his sack.]

It's a gift in honor of celebrating Christmas.

[beautifies]

You celebrate with this?

[Uhh. Staring at this. It's...not cute. But he's starting to feel...bubbly. Oh man, is he blushing? Why is he blushing? Only getting more annoyed internally.]

I'll keep it. [That is his way of saying thank you.]

[nos_servabit]

Well, people usually give gifts. And these are my gifts. They're amulets that were often used in Egyptian culture as a means of protection from evil and a reminder of the wonder of life.

[His smile just widens.]

You're welcome.

[beautifies]

I suppose I at least owe you my name. It's Hajime Tounomine.

[He awkwardly pockets it. Okay, maybe not at first look. He appears cool and unaffected but for some reason he just feels...friendlier. What is small chat.]

Are you from Egypt?

[nos_servabit]

A pleasure to meet you, Hajime. You may call me Jacob.

[A slight shake of the head.] No, I'm not. But I've been researching the Egyptians for a very long time and find their culture rather fascinating, to say the least.

[beautifies]

[He nods. That's recognition, okay. Consider the name committed to his memory.]

I see. I'm Japanese. What field do you research?

[nos_servabit]

Japanese? How nice. I visited the country a few times, so I have fond memories relating to it.

[A shrug.] Mostly mythology, though it's more a hobby than actually studying it for a living.

[modernholmes]

Why are you doing that?

[Conan had been out in the city observing people when he'd noticed this man's actions.]

[prominence_glow]

[Lea's eyes are just about sparkling as he gets his scarab.]

[...Also, so what if he's in a sleigh being pulled by chocobo on his own quest to give out presents, fight him.]

You are so cool.

[beautifies]

It seems you're a fan of outlandish tales. Of course, they're just legends. I'm more familiar with my country's mythology. You've visited Japan so you must be vaguely acquainted.

SINCE THIS CR NEEDED TO HAPPEN

[aim_exorable]

[Darkleer may be in a better mood thanks to a certain lususbird that's been flapping around and periodically landing on his shoulder, but that doesn't mean he's perfectly willing to accept things from random strangers.]

[Just. Staring at you Jacob.]

..Have we met?

[Nope not taking that scarab just yet.]

[nos_servabit]

They weren't outlandish tales to the people who believed in them. And who knows, perhaps they're more real than you think.

[He lives on an island that has a place which turned his brother into a smoke monster, legends aren't exactly too unbelievable for him.]

I am. Any legends you like?

[nos_servabit]

It's Christmas and I thought everyone would want something as a gift.

[Here, Conan, you are having a white scarab being handed to you now.]

Here you go.

[beautifies]

[Maybe it sounds more likely when this guy says it but...he's still not convinced.]

Not particularly. They're important to know but I don't believe in any of those old stories.

[nos_servabit]

[He smiles widely at the sight of the sleigh, and just nods in reply to Lea's exclamation.]

Just a simple gift, really. [A pause.] You should compare it to the one I gave Demyx.

YES YES IT DID

[nos_servabit]

No, we haven't.

[A smile as he continues holding the amulet towards him.]

This is for you, though.

[nos_servabit]

Why not? Is it because you don't see what happens in them in real life?

[beautifies]

At best, they're only vague metaphors. Nothing more.

[nos_servabit]

I don't know. Even if they have magic and creatures that you don't and will never see, I think many of them speak beautifully about the state of the human condition and the relationships between people.

Re: YES YES IT DID

[aim_exorable]

[Con...fused...]

Why would you give me a gift if we have never met?

[nos_servabit]

Because I want everyone have a gift on Christmas Eve.

[Just. Smiling forever. Don't mind him.]

[prominence_glow]

Really? Why? What's up with 'em?

[DANGLING out of this sleigh in excitement, gosh!]

[nos_servabit]

Not telling. You'll have to see for yourself.

[He looks so amused over here.]

[prominence_glow]

He is so getting interrogated when I find him.

Oh! [Lea snaps his fingers and straightens up.] I almost forgot! I have something for you, too!