Gift giving!

It was around that time of year now, rather the end of it to be precise. The time where the weather was bitter and cold, where perhaps even snow could start to fall outside. The time where big wooly coats and hot mugs were commonplace, and students rushed to finish their various assignments on time.

Yep, really around that time of year now. And one certain British wrestling team were celebrating it. In the way they liked it.....

"Boss have I got to wear this?! Again?" John groaned out as he looked his attire up and down. The artist was in the very impressive abode of his tag team partner Ryan Knight, a place that he was no stranger to since forming the UK Elite with him. But the artist wasn't dressed in his trademark blue leather trenchcoat, it was hung near the door sure. But he was wearing a green santa's elf costume, and he wore it last year and he hated it!

"Need I remind you of your contract John? Besides you look fine!" Ryan said with an ear to ear grin. The paragon of Britain was dressed in the Santa costume, complete with fake beard. But no fat belly, couldn't be one half of the tag team champions if you had a beer gut like that jolly old man.

Lucy meanwhile was sitting with her legs crossed, her usually blonde hair was now it's natural brown. She was going as Rudolph for this one, with the antlers and glowing red nose. "Yeah John your fine, now be merry!" she said followed by her tongue sticking out. In response to this the master of creation merely rolled his eyes, at least none of those pesky fangirls were going to see him dressed like this.

Since it was the favourite time of the year for Ryan the rich Brit spared no expense, and procured a massive tree that nearly reached the ceiling of his grand apartment. Complete with various presents to be given out to those who earned them in the eyes of the UK Elite.



It was time to give, Ryan checked his list of people. The first one was a surprise here, Ryan hadn't expected it at first. More of a sudden addition here. Tension's resident cowboy, Clyde Gastin.

Now the UK Elite couldn't say they had the chance to meet him, but they of course knew about him. He had fought the 24/7 champ Carmen, who Ryan made a mental note to get into contact with later. Since they didn't meet Clyde they didn't have a gift for him, at least at first.

A woman visited Ryan earlier, Eliza Harenwood. His ex girlfriend, who dropped by last night. Ryan could not have said that he was expecting that, but they spoke for a while before Eliza requested a favour from the paragon of Britain. She was heading back to England and had procured some wrapped gifts and a letter for Clyde, but Eliza hadn't gotten Clyde's address and was going to head to the airport shortly that very day. She apologised for the sudden notice, but Ryan was used to things like that given his life thus far.

It was a simple matter really finding Clyde's address, and so Ryan had sent him an elegantly written letter explaining the situation. Along with where Ryan's place was and that Eliza had given him the presents, so with that the British group waited to see if the cowboy was going to show up or not.

After coming home from training, Clyde discovered a letter left to him by a... Ryan Knight? He opened the letter and read the details regarding what was going on. That Eliza had a gift for him back at gifts for him back at Ryan's place. Clyde didn't know Eliza still hung with her ex, he didn't even like his ex, the older one. Either way, he was pleasantly surprised Eliza got him something, but he felt bad he didn't have anything for her.

He made a mental note that he would have to.

After taking a shower and getting dressed, he slipped on a shirt, a pair of jeans, cowboy boots and a leather jacket before calling a cab and heading off to Ryan's expensive apartment.

When Clyde arrived he was... Frozen solid to say the least and he wondered if everyone in Eliza's old social circle was filthy stinking rich. He shrugged it off and made his way inside the place before eventually finding his room.

"Well..." He said aloud before knocking, half way expecting euros or pounds or whatever to come flooding out the door way.

The knock was heard, and Ryan promptly went to the door and opened it. Which was followed by the British paragon sticking his neck out, briefly looking up and down at Clyde and giving a smile. "Ah hello there Mr Gastin, please come in!" he stated with a friendly smile before opening the door fully.

If Clyde was chilled before walking in then he certainly feel warm in this brilliant abode, complete with secured fireplace crackling at the side of the room. Mounted above the fireplace was a rapier engraved with French writing, below was the Tension tag team belts of both Ryan and John. Freshly polished of course.

Ryan would offer Clyde a handshake and state "Pleasure to meet you good sir, Eliza's told me all about you. The girl is my Sister Lucy and that's my tag partner John."

"Heya!" Lucy said with a wave and smile, looking every part like the cheerful little Rudolph.

John meanwhile gave a polite nod to the cowboy, he still felt stupid in this elf outfit. But at least it wasn't over the top or anything like that, the artist would then say "I'll just procure your gift Mr Gastin." making his way to the massive xmas tree filled with various presents.

As John did this Ryan would ask Clyde a question by saying "So then Clyde, how's the year treated you?"

"Hey Santa..." Clyde muttered with a half smile when he saw the Brit appear out the door. It was his first time meeting the guy and Clyde was a bit curious to see what kind guy Eliza's ex was.  Bit of a light hearted guy he seemed. When the door opened, a wide eyed Clyde was greeted by a six foot something, two-hundred whatever, Santa with a rich as hell looking apartment.

Clyde had his hands stuffed in his jacket when he stepped in to the warm room, looking on in awe at the fancy looking pad. He wondered if this guy just bought this place and decided to make his own European renovations.

"Huh? Oh!" His attention had been divided but he snapped out of it and shook Ryan's hand, feeling a tad smug at hearing that Eliza had spoken about him. The cowboy then turned his head and gave a small wave and smile to the duo. "Howdy." He said to them before eyeing Lucy, who was cute as hell and John... Who looked a little dorky.

"P-Pro...Cure?" What a word Clyde thought. Their vocabulary made him envious. He wasn't a fancy talker or very smart. "Thanks, man." He said to the elf before turning to Ryan.

"It's been, alright." Clyde said, knowing this had been probably the worst year of his life.

"...Y'all are awfully kind and welcomin' to a stranger, friend." This kind of hospitality from other wrestlers wasn't always very common. The guy was just letting him in his home and being super nice to him. Clyde wasn't sure if he'd be the same way.

Ryan had to admit, he was a bit impressed with Clyde here. The way Eliza gushed about the man was impressive, but Mr Knight was a man who tended to believe in what he saw at the end of it all. It was the time of the year that Ryan loved, which certainly went to help in his overall joyfulness.

"Ah it's fine good sir thanks, I believe I make a right good santa. It's the best holiday for me, a time to put away the inclinations of war that comes with being a wrestler and have fun. John have you got Eliza's gifts yet?" Ryan said, changing from being a poetic gentleman to inquisitive boss and turning his head to the artist.

"Yeah, here we go......" John said, in his arms was a large and soft thing covered in wrapping paper with a small DVD box present that was also wrapped on top of it. "Umm we're not sure what's inside it by the way, it was given to us pretty quickly. Probably clothing and a movie."

As John would offer this to Clyde Ryan would produce a letter from his santa suit and say "And Eliza also left this letter for you too, here you go Mr Gastin."

The large present was a sleek black suit, that looked to be tailored. Complete with British union jack patterned tie, the DVD was a copy of the movie Pride and Prejudice. And the letter was written with.....

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"Heh, that's a good film there. But I myself prefer the classic titanic, all the best Mr Gastin." Ryan said with a smile and folded arms.

"Yeah... Sounds about right I 'spose." The idea of putting away war sounded nice for a change. Clyde couldnt remember the last time he and his Bonnie had any kind of peace with other AFW wrestlers.

Next thing he knew, he was given the present from Eliza by John. "Thank ya." Clyde said with a smile before he got the letter, which he opened first and read. He was a little sad Eliza was going to miss the holidays here in Japan, still, he wished her sick relative the best. He chuckled a little when he realized what he learned from Eliza might not even be used with Mercy but nonetheless he was glad he learned a thing or two from Eliza.

Finishing the letter, Clyde folded it into his pocket with a smile and told himself to Eliza something as well before he opened up his gifts.... And his eyes went wide open when he saw that sleek, expensive looking, tailored black suit! He nearly drooled at the sight of it.  He was going to look dapper as fuck! Eliza had taste! The tie was also cool, but he'd probably only wear it for Eliza.

The next item was...  Pride and Prejudice? Clyde had never heard of it but based on the cover, he had hunch there would be no guns, fighting, or car chases. Oh well, maybe he'd like it. He was certainty thankful of Eliza's thoughtfulness all the same.

"Titanic huh?" Clyde couldn't see the appeal in such a boring film where the only cool part was the boat sinking. But Clyde knew he had a short attention span, at least the chick was hot though.

"Lemme tell ya about a lil' piece of American cinema called, The Godfather." Clyde said before he went on to talk about a very old film he watched as a kid before he gathered up his things, said his goodbyes to Lucy, John and Ryan before taking off with his things.

He felt very content right now and just plain happy. He was shown some genuine hospitality by a couple of strangers... It made him want to take better care of the people in his life that he had been taking for granted.

"Godfather? A classic too, anyway take care Mr Gastin." Ryan said with a polite smile as he saw Clyde off. Eliza had spoken greatly of the cowboy, and now having met the man in person Ryan could say he seemed like an affable sort. The British man wondered what Ms Harenwood was doing right now, maybe sleeping if time zones were around that point.

"See ya dude." John said

"Don't let all the swag bog you down!" Lucy spoke and gave a smirk right after it.

But that was one off the list. Next was again a person that Ryan hadn't met in person, rather it was someone Lucy knew. A girl called Gabbie Desjardin, Lucy fought her in some tournament a while back. Ms Grange lost it but Gabbie earned the British girl's respect, and so Lucy sent the girl an invite up to her Brother's place. She should be arriving soon if they were going by the time of early afternoon as was stated in the letter.

"Know what she looks like right bro?" Lucy said as she sat crosslegged.

"Oh yeah I watched your match of course, that was a right blow to head you took." Ryan said with a smirk, his adopted Sister promptly stood up and playfully punched him in the arm as they waited for their next guest.

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Gabbie shivered as she approached the rather ostentatious place. Even though she had a coat on, she was still not entirely dressed for the wintry months. As she small bag she had swung at her side, she checked her phone to make sure the address was correct as a very American looking blonde passed by her. Were people already leaving? Did she come early? She began to fret a bit, feeling nervous at the whole ordeal, but she took a breath and marched forward, trying to summon up the courage she usually had every other aspect of her life.

As she stepped up to the door, she inhaled deeply and then gave a firm knock. Hopefully someone would answer. She didn't want to have to use the doorbell. She had honestly hoped that Lucy would answer the door, because she didn't know anyone else.

In the now named Santa's British grotto Ryan was discussing what might be down the road for himself and his tag partner John, no doubt more title defences. Despite the divisive opinion the group were known to be fighting champions, who would roll up their sleeves and take on all opponents.

This discussion was ended as a firm knock was heard on the door, Ryan looked at Lucy and gave a nod of the head. In understanding Ms Grange would nod back, she knew what it meant. Lucy was going to get the door anyway, she made sure her antlers stayed on. The British girl would unlock the door and poke her head out, to see Gabbie standing there.

"Oh heya! Nice to see ya Gabbie, come in come in." Lucy said after quickly looking up and down at the new guest with a smile, the door now fully opened to let Ms Desjardin inside. If it was chilly outside then there was no cold to be found in this place, the British group spared no expense. Complete with protected and crackling fireplace, all in all it looked like a setpiece out of a Christmas movie.

"So the big Santa man is my Brother Ryan, and the dorky elf guy is our pal John. I got you a nice gift, John your closest to the tree. Why don't you go and get it?" Lucy said playing the role of introductions, Mr Knight politely nodded and gave a slight bow and said "A pleasure to meet you Ms Desjardin."

John rolled his eyes at being called dorky, but nodded and said "Righto, I'll get the gift."

As the artist searched the big tree for Gabbie's gift Lucy would proceed to talk and say "So Gabbie, least I'm not dressed as the elf eh? Remember that tournament we were in? I saw that match you had a while back with what's her face? Akiha right? Was pretty BS how she went about it, you alright since though?"

Gabbie's eyes lit up as Lucy opened the door, only to balk at the reindeer antlers and, more importantly, the brown hair. "Uhhh..." She smiled weakly and then looked at Lucy's brown locks. "You dyed your hair." She stated, assuming Lucy was a natural blonde. "It... looks nice." She said with a small smile. "I thought this was formal though..." She said, suddenly feeling a bit self conscious with Lucy in full reindeer get up.

"Oh." Gabbie blushed when Ryan appeared in his silly Santa suit. He seemed jolly enough even though he was much less rotund and far more handsome than your average St. Nick, even from behind the false beard. Gabbie curtsied politely. "Um, nice to meet you too. You can just call me Gabbie." She said a bit shyly and was thankful when Lucy started talking to her again.

"Eheh... yeah..." Gabbie smiled at Lucy, remembering what she had said to the Brit the first time they met. She felt kind of stupid saying it now, but she meant it back then. She didn't like it when people disrespected the things she valued the most. "Akiha." Gabbie said the name as Lucy suddenly brought up her most recent loss. "I think... that she couldn't beat me in a ring without having to cheat." Gabbie furrowed her brow distastefully. "But, maybe she isn't so bad of a person." Gabbie decided after a small encounter with the Japanese girl outside of the ring.

"Anyway." Gabbie held up her own bag. "I wasn't sure what, exactly, was going on so I brought a gift as well. Well, two, actually. I got one for you, Lucy." She said and reached inside the bag and pulled out a small gift wrapped box.

Inside was a small silver pendant with a thistle on it and a bee perched on the thistle with the words "Dulcius ex Asperis" in Latin. It was more expensive than she should have spent and she didn't even know if Lucy would like it or not, but Gabbie felt a little proud of finding the gift and she hoped Lucy would like it.

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Gabbie then reached into her bag and pulled out the second gift. "I was always told that if you're going to give a gift, make sure there's enough for everyone you see." She paused and pulled out a bottle of wine. "And, I was told that wine, or something like it, was a good gift because it's delicious, everyone can share, and from sharing share memories. I've... only drank once, but... I dunno... Merry Christmas." Gabbie lifted her head up and smiled a bit more warmly.