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Fandom Post Office, Wednesday (12/19)

Beauty hadn't grown up with the flashy holiday trappings she was starting to see cropping up, but they were making her feel a little homesick anyway. So while she sat behind the counter, she composed a set of letters home. Maybe she'd ask A.J. if he'd do a quick drawing or something to include.

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"I know exactly what you mean. Someone like that, it would make you feel so small to be around them, like you hadn't really done anything to...to deserve their notice."

Beauty frowned thoughtfully at Ino's question, nodding slowly. "I guess if you're getting a gift for someone who's half of a couple, you shouldn't leave the other person out. Um...he has a husband?"

"I know," Ino said, "I was pretty surprised to find that Yondaime-sama was married. And to Deadpool-san, of all people." She added hastily, "Don't get me wrong! I really like Deadpool-san, because he doesn't beat around the bush when I ask him things, it's just... hard to picture."

"Oh! Professor Deadpool teaches one of my classes!" Beauty exclaimed. "I have to admit, I had a hard time getting used to him, he's just so...unusual. But he does seem nice. I just didn't realize he was...I mean, I don't think men marry each other where I come from. There are a lot of things that are different there."

Like public boykissy, and girls going to college, for starters.

"It's not exactly common where I come from either, but..." she lifted her shoulders in something that wasn't quite a shrug, "I guess it works for them, so it's really none of my business. I just don't know what to get him."

"I know he likes beer, ANTM, and bothering Cable-san 'cause they're friends, but that's about it."

"Is there anyplace that brews exceptionally good ale?" Beauty suggested. "And I know he has a really strong...affection for a woman named Bea Arthur. I'm still not actually sure who she is, but I'm a little afraid to tell him that."

"I could try the Devil's Nest, since the zombies in Caritas kinda creep me out," Ino said, looking thoughtful, "and maybe I'll do a bit of research about, Bea Arthur? That's it, right?" Maybe something would spark an idea while she did that.

Ino eyed Beauty for a few seconds before grinning, "What do you think of the colour green?"

"I'm never setting foot in Caritas again," Beauty stated firmly. "I got drunk and fell on the floor and embarrassed myself, and I had the worst head the next day." She wasn't sure which had been worse, the hangover or the embarrassment. "I bet there's a book in the library about Bea Arthur. The library has got to have every book every written."

She smiled at Ino's question, a little curious about why it was being asked. "I love green, it's one of my favorite colors."

"Dad says to drink a lot of water before sleeping, if you've had a lot to drink," Ino said helpfully, "that's supposed to help. But he also said he doesn't want to hear about me drinking ever so..." She grinned, "I'll definitely try the library - they've had everything I've needed in there so far. They even had a book all about the plants associated with Christmas."

Ino beamed at that. "Excellent!" She wondered what Beauty would say when she saw A.J.'s hair. Oh yes.

"I don't think I plan on doing anything like that again, but if I ever do, I'll remember your father's advice," Beauty said, sounding grateful for it.

She eyed Ino, still wondering why green was so excellent, but feeling too hesitant about asking.

Once she found out, though, A.J. would probably pout over how hard Beauty would be laughing.

Ino grinned, "I hope it helps, just in case - you never know what'll happen."

She wouldn't have told Beauty why even if she'd been asked. It was too good a thing to spoil.

"How much do I owe you for the letter?"

"Coming here has definitely taught me the truth of that statement!" Beauty laughed.

She checked the postage schedule and gave Ino her ~~handwavy~~ price for the letter. "And I'll make sure it goes into the batch that leaves today."

"It's definitely an eye-opener no matter where you're from." Ino paid for her letter and beamed, "Thank you so much! It means a lot, really."

"I'll see you around, yeah?" She started heading for the door, "And don't forget what I said about the green, okay? It's important!"

"You're welcome, Ino, and it was nice meeting you. I hope we do see each other again," Beauty replied, smiling back at the girl. "I promise, I won't forget!"

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