Cabin-Warming

[callmemajor]

There's a small cabin a little ways up the mountain behind Milliways. It's cozy-looking and inviting, smoke streaming softly from the chimney. It's well-lit and welcoming on a cold, snowy night.

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[callmemajor]

It's a staple in Lorne's culture at least. And this particular woman looks a bit familiar.

"Not waitressing tonight?"

[7twistedwishes]

"Oh no." The woman laughs softly, shaking head. "It is my night off..."

"I was wondering where I should leave a gift or two."

[callmemajor]

"Well, I'm glad you don't have to work every night.

"Totally not necessary," he says, smiling. "But if you really feel the need, I think there's an empty space on the counter over there that would work nicely." He points to a spot next to the overabundance of sugary snacks.

[7twistedwishes]

"I really feel an impulse." She nods and smiles, placing two wrapped boxes on that spot.

Yes, they came out of nowhere.

[callmemajor]

Lorne cocks an eyebrow at the out-of-nowhere-ness and makes a mental note to open them with caution.

"Thanks," he says. "We weren't really expecting gifts."

[7twistedwishes]

One of the packages can be guessed to be a bottle of some kind: inside he will find a bottle of Lois Roederer Crystal champagne (1999 vintage, $450 dollars price, for those who know fine drinking). The other is a large box of swiss chocolates.

Fine candy and fine drink.

"I like giving gifts." That is a deep truth: just she does not get the opportunity, often.