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[Issei is knocking on his friends' doors and giving them their gifts today. Why today? He's worried about being indisposed at Christmas.

What are his gifts? Bouquets. Each with a different kind of flower. If the door isn't answered when he knocks, he'll leave the flowers wrapped up nicely by their door with a note that reads simply "Merry Christmas. - Ryudo Issei."

His gift list:
Shirou - Lilac - first love
Diarmuid - Rose (pink) - friendship
Arturia - Orchid - beauty
Neah - Gladiolus - strength of character
Tatsuma - Daisy - innocence
Ingrid - Delphinium - boldness
Hakuno - Jasmine - grace and elegance
Allen - Aster - contentment
Kaiji - Lily (day) - enthusiasm
Kiritsugu - Holly - domestic happiness
Waver - Zinnia (mixed) - thinking of an absent friend

He hopes everyone enjoys them. He spent a while picking them out.]

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The new moon falls nearly on Christmas this year. If the full moon doesn't provide us with trouble, that's my next concern. ...It's something to think of, at least.

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[For the girl he'd just met but felt an instant connection to, possibly because he was a creepy NPC somewhere else - a bouquet of jasmine flowers.]

Merry Christmas. Sorry, they're a tad early.

[Oh hey, flowers. Her eyes widen a little with pleasant surprise. Wow, she never actually got a gift from anyone before... This is nice. She takes the bouquet into her arms and gazes down at them.]

They're beautiful... but why so early?

One, I had very specific flowers I wanted to purchase, and to make sure I got the right meanings I had to buy before the holiday rush. Two, especially with the new moon falling on Christmas Eve, I'm not counting on Christmas being a good time to give them.

...I'm glad you like them.

I love them! Thanks, Issei. I really appreciate it.

[Look, he earned an actual full-blown smile from Miss Lineface. Achievement unlocked.

---Wait, she's pretty sure she heard something confusing. She tilts her head to the side questioningly.]

What's the moon go to do with this...? [It's not like we're on it or anything---]

Large Shadows show up by the phases of the moon. The full moon, and likely the new moon if the full moon is uneventful. [Serious... but he smiles again. Not much he can do but plan.] You're welcome.

[Looks like the moon won't ever leave me alone here... I might ask Saber to let me investigate tonight. I want to be able to do something too.]

Well, let's hope nothing too serious happens. I want to be able to give you your gift once I'm finished with it.

Ah? Um, thank you.

[He picked out the flowers, but he didn't actually make anything.]

[She gives a small laugh.]

Don't thank me until I actually give it to you.

I'll thank you if I like.

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