[ At some point on Christmas morning, a helpful and industrious resort staff member will deliver a box to Viktor on Keita's behalf. The wrapping paper is a sort of iridescent light blue, tied in a deep purple ribbon and with a card sitting atop.
Inside the box, Viktor will find a clockwork gift from Keita, taking the shape of a young oak tree. At first the branches look dead, but should Viktor find the small knob on the back of the trunk and turn it, he will hear the clockwork inside engage as the trunk expands and leaves begin to grow from it, filling out the empty spaces. At its peak, the tree looks fully grown and in full bloom, so to speak, before the leaves withdraw again and it withers back down to youth and begins the whole cycle anew.
The accompanying card reads, ]
As it turns out, the components I took from your room at Halloween came in quite handy for this. I confess it isn't particularly useful except as something to keep your hands busy, but I hope it's nonetheless to your liking.
I'm pleased we met, and I hope to get to know you better in time.
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Inside the box, Viktor will find a clockwork gift from Keita, taking the shape of a young oak tree. At first the branches look dead, but should Viktor find the small knob on the back of the trunk and turn it, he will hear the clockwork inside engage as the trunk expands and leaves begin to grow from it, filling out the empty spaces. At its peak, the tree looks fully grown and in full bloom, so to speak, before the leaves withdraw again and it withers back down to youth and begins the whole cycle anew.
The accompanying card reads, ]
As it turns out, the components I took from your room at Halloween came in quite handy for this. I confess it isn't particularly useful except as something to keep your hands busy, but I hope it's nonetheless to your liking.
I'm pleased we met, and I hope to get to know you better in time.
Happy Christmas, Viktor.
Mori