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It's Solstice season, and Salmoneus is feeling the spirit.

Early this morning Hermes stopped by to bring him the very large package he'd ordered. Even now the contents of the said package were strewn about through the bank. There are boughs of holly around, and the cheery scent of spiced apple cider permeates the place.

Even Fluffy the Harpy seems in the spirit as she reclines near the doorway to the vault room. She's wearing a red bow around her neck and happily shredding the packing material that came in the big package. Salmoneus sighs when he looks at her, but just shakes his head and smiles.

"So, what do you think, the red one for Michael? Or the blue one?" He holds up an item in each hand and asks the question of Fluffy. Fluffy looks back, a piece of wool still dangling out of her mouth. Her head tilts one way, then the other. Finally she blinks at him.

"Yeah, I thought the red too. The blue one can go to Red." He thinks about it. "Or the red one for Red? That would be appropriate, wouldn't it?" Looking down her nose at him, Fluffy obviously doesn't think much of that. "Okay, okay. Blue for Red, and red for Michael." He nods and sets the items aside to write the tags.

[ooc: come pick up a present from Sal!]

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Michael comes in and sets a money pouch on the counter. "Hey, Salmoneus. Hey, girl." He nods to the harpy. "Just here to make a deposit." He points to the radio. "What, no music?"

"Michael!" Salmoneus looks back down at his desk and finishes tying a bow on a small, strangely wrapped parcel. "No, I'm afraid the radio is broken. It fell off the desk just as I was leaving a couple of weeks ago." He tried not to wince as he remembered the message and his mad dash to leave for Greece. "I suppose I'll have to come by the store and pick up a new one."

The banker moved over behind his counter. "So, a deposit you said?"

Michael nods. "With so much going on these days, I'm concerned about keeping too much loose cash around the store. I don't think we've had a robbery in this town yet, but I don't want to go inviting one. There should be $1000 in there." He frowns, thinking. "We'll definitely get you a new radio. You might think about giving that one to the school, the shop teacher may be able to use it as a project for the next term."

"That's actually a good idea." Salmoneus starts counting the cash in front of him, idly chatting as he does so. "You know, I had a young man in here yesterday from the school. He's starting a school spirit club and I volunteered to be a business sponsor." He frowns for a moment. "That's right, I need to call tonight and leave a message with Principal Bristow."

He finishes the count. "One thousand, and one." After making a note on the register and tally sheets, he stamps the deposit slip and hesitates before changing the amount. "Do you want the one back or shall I just add it in?"

"A school spirit club? What exactly would they do?" Michael didn't remember having much school spirit. Although around here, 'school spirit' might be a nickname for a local ghost.

At the question, he answers, "Just add it in." Looking around, he smiles. "You've certainly found the holiday cheer. Are you going to come caroling with us tomorrow night? There's a party at Mr. Phale's shop this weekend, too."

Nodding, the banker adds the dollar and makes the correction on the deposit slip. "I'll need you to initial that, Michael."

He leans on his elbow, contemplating. "You know, I'm not sure what the school spirit club will be doing. But, I'm excited to be a part of it."

"I am planning on going to the party. As far as the caroling goes -- I'm not sure. I don't know much about this Christmas thing. Solstice is coming, and I'm very excited about that, and we used to go caroling at Solstice. Is it the same thing?"

Michael initials the slip and hands it back. He tilts his head at the question. "Probably similar, I'd guess. We'll go around to different places and sing holiday songs -- not all of them are strictly for Christmas. We have some of the songs printed out so you wouldn't have to know them already." He shrugs. "If you decide not to join us, we'll be sure to stop by and sing for you. And your friend." Michael inclines his head toward the harpy and smiles.

((ooc: and now with the right login...*headdesk*))

Handing Michael his receipt, Salmoneus smiles. "Well, I don't know yet whether I'll be there, but if you don't see me, definitely come by the bank. I'll be waiting -- and I might have something for all of you." He winks, then picks up a small parcel, badly wrapped in greenish cloth. It jingles slightly. "This, by the way, is for you and Ben. Happy Solstice."

[ooc: If and when Michael opens it, he will find a red wooden ornament in the shape of a bell, with a hidden bell inside that jingles softly but sweetly when shaken.]

"If I don't see you, we'll be sure to swing by." Michael looks surprised by the gift, and smiles as he takes it. It gives off a sweet tone as he shakes it. Too curious for his own good, he smiles apologetically and opens the wrapping. "Thank you, Salmoneus. It's very thoughtful of you to remember us. Happy solstice to you too."

Solstice preparations at the First Local Bank

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