RP with Number Five

[gravity_grrl]

[To say that things hadn't exactly been a holly jolly Christmas season so far would be a gross understatement and considering everything that had happened recently no one was going to blame Roxy for cancelling any and all of her holiday plans.
But Roxy was nothing if not tenacious.
So, in true Roxy fashion she bought herself a fake pink Christmas tree, decorated it in as many pink, purple and black decorations as she could find, bought a bunch of booze and treats and opened her doors up to all her family and friends as well as Five's.
Because you know what? No one was going to spoil her holiday.]

Comments

[extrasensory_problems]

You don't owe me anything, except for a hug.

[Carter says.]

Which I'll take now or later, either works.

[oldmanfive]

[That does get a laugh out of Five as he leans in to give Carter a hug. Because yeah it is good to see his friend.]

Well I got you a Christmas gift. So I hope you don't mind. I promise it isn't because I feel I owe you though. I just felt bad that I missed your birthday.

[extrasensory_problems]

[Carter's face breaks into a warm smile when Five hugs him and he wraps his arms around his friend, hugging him tightly. He knows that it's been difficult for both Five and Roxy, recovering physically and emotionally from Lila's attack, so he hasn't pushed to see Five but now that he can see and hold his friend he finds himself close to tears with relief. He holds onto him for a good long moment before finally releasing him, still smiling.]

A Christmas gift from my favorite older brother? Now why on earth would I mind that? I haven't gotten a gift from a family member since I was thirteen.

[oldmanfive]

[He gives Carter a reassuring squeeze as they embraced. He has missed hanging out and feeling normal. And well he knows Roxy has missed the normality. Which was why he agreed to the gathering even though he had no desire to be surrounded by every one.]

That's good because it wasn't going to take it back if you did mind.

[He manages to joke even as he's still feeling emotional.]

I'll brave seeing my asshole brothers in there, if you want to open it now.

[He offers as they are definitely the big reason he'd rather stay outside.]

[extrasensory_problems]

[He can tell that Five is still feeling emotional and anxious so he appreciates that he is offering to head inside for him. He gives Five's shoulder a little squeeze and he nods.]

Sure, I can give you and Roxy your gifts too that way. Also if you're feeling overwhelmed just stick close to me.

[He gives Five a warm smile.]

I've been told I have a somewhat calming presence by the people at the hospital....

[oldmanfive]

[Five nods giving Carter a smile that doesn't quite reach his eyes. He's just having a lot of mixed feelings and well his therapy sessions have put him through the ringer.

He'd give anything for a break and an actual escape. He takes a deep breath and turns to open the door to head back inside. As he comes back in he sees everyone in various conversations and either eating or drinking or both. He heads over to Allison to ask her which present is which since she picked them up from the gift wrappers.]

The one with the gold ribbon is for Roxy and the gray ribbon one is Carter's gift.

Thanks, hey Rox. Come and open your gift too.

[He calls out to her as he picks up the proper present to give to Carter.]

Here you go, man.

[He says as he goes to get Roxy's gift to give to her.]

[extrasensory_problems]

[As Five goes back into the party Carter does stick close by as he wasn't just joking about being a calming presence. As a telepath he can at least try to promote a little bubble of calm for his friend who is so obviously still tired from the whole healing process.

When Five passes him his gift he raises an eyebrow because it's a lot bigger than he expected and as he opens it his eyebrows go up further.]

Woah what?

[He says and looks at Five, grinning.]

Are you serious? This is so slick!

[oldmanfive]

Glad you think so. I was worried that you might be disappointed because it's not Versace.

[Five jokes, though the smile on his face finally reaches his eyes. Because he remembers Carter teasing him but he's also sure that Carter didn't take him seriously when he said he would buy him a designer suit.]

I'm pretty good at guessing measurements. But let know how far I was off when you get it properly fitted.

You're going to look sharp in that suit.

[Klaus exclaims with a playful wink.]

[extrasensory_problems]

[Carter laughs and gets up and hugs Five.]

It's great! Five this is....this is so fucking great!

[He releases Five to go into his pocket where he pulls out an envelope and hands it to Five.]

Here, this is for you and Roxy. Merry Christmas bro.

[Inside the envelope is two tickets to a daytime ballet production that is scheduled to premiere in the new year.]

[oldmanfive]

[Seeing Carter lost for words makes him feel warm inside. He much prefers giving gifts to receiving, but he takes the envelope with a smile.

He glances over to Roxy, since it is meant for both of them.]

Thanks, man. Come and open it, babe.

[He tells her, definitely deferring to his lady in this instance.]

[gravity_grrl]

[Roxy meanwhile sets her drink down and bops over to Five's side, looking at the envelope with wide curious eyes. She opens it and makes a soft little squeal and shows Five.]

Omg! Five look! Ballet tickets!!! Carter thank you!

[oldmanfive]

[ Instinctively he wraps an arm around her waist as she goes to open the envelope. Her reaction is priceless, Five loves to see the genuine excitement in her eyes. He smiles as she lets that little squeal out.]

Looks like I wasn't the only one who remembered our past conversations.

[ He tells Carter with another smile as he presses a quick kiss to Roxy's cheek. ]

Thank you, Carter. She's still been wanting to go to the ballet.

[ He goes to give Carter another hug, before pulling back to pick up Roxy's gift and hand it to her. ]

This one is for you, sweetheart.

[gravity_grrl]

[Carter gives Five his usual slanted smile but then turns his attention to Roxy when she looks between them curiously.]

Five mentioned that you love dancing but haven't ever seen a ballet so I figured you two could see a daytime show. There's usually less people and that production has been getting great reviews.

Oh it's wonderful, thank you so much Carter.

[She says and hugs him after Five does. She then gives Five a slow grin when he passes her yet another gift and when she opens it and sees the gorgeous black leather dress she utters another squeal.]

Fiiiiiiiive!! Oh my gawwwwwd!

[oldmanfive]

[ Five can't help but laugh at her reaction because it is what he was hoping would happen. Allison and Klaus both laugh as well because it is adorable to see how excited she is over the dress. ]

Five saw that dress displayed on a mannequin in the store and insisted that you had to have it. He wouldn't let us leave until one of the associates found one in your size.

[ She reveals with an amused giggle. Five simply shrugs as he leans in to kiss Roxy on lips. ]

I just wanted to get you something that I knew you would love.

[gravity_grrl]

[The idea of Five stubbornly refusing to leave a store till he purchased the dress for her only adds to the sweetness of the gesture and when he leans in to kiss her she returns it, only more so. Cupping his face in her hands as she presses her lips firmly to his.]

I love it and I love you.

[She says after she's finally done kissing him, not caring that they are surrounded by his family or hers.]

Thank you so much darlin.

[oldmanfive]

I love you too.

[He replies softly after that kiss she lays on him. By the time he fully stands up. Allison has gotten up to retrieve the gift that she's gotten for the pair. She hands him a package the size of a manilla envelope.]

This is for both of you. But you should open it Five.

[He simply looks at his sister confused. However he nods as he sits down next Roxy as he opens it. An updated passport slips out but before he can question it he spots the edge of a letter. He pulls it free and reads it. He lets out an audible gasp and looks up at Allison confused.]

Are you serious?

100% Just ask Roxy, she and I talked about it when I helped her pick out some stuff for this place. Granted she had no idea I would end up booking the trip as a gift.

[Five is legitimately speechless as this is a huge gift. So he gets up to give Allison a hug.]

[gravity_grrl]

[Roxy watches Five curiously, his reaction is so strong that for one second she isn't sure what the gift could be but when Allison mentions that she had the idea for their gift during her and Roxy's shopping day her eyes light up. Also after hearing the word 'trip' it all clicks into place and she looks in the manila envelope and then squeals. Kat looks up, confused and somewhat startled.]

Rox? What is it

OMG! We're going to Bora Bora!!!

[Roxy exclaims and jumps up from the couch to go hug Allison, so excited that everything she says comes out as one word.]

OmgAllisonyouaresoamazingthankyouSOMUCH!!!!

[oldmanfive]

After everything you two have been through. A vacation to some where exclusive, seemed like a good idea.

[Allison replies happy to be able to give them the trip they deserve. It's not lost on her that the last couple of weeks have been difficult for Five and Roxy.]

Thank you, Allison.

[Five finally speaks barely keeping his emotions in check.]

[gravity_grrl]

[Roxy bounces up and down excitedly, hugging Allison again and then wrapping her arms around Five as she nuzzles her nose to his.]

Omg this is perfect! You and me...on our own little getaway full of sun and fun....baby I'm going to go out and buy the smallest, sexist bikini I can find.

[She says and kisses Five again. Bobby laughs and raises an eyebrow.]

Don't you already own like six different bikinis?

[She turns and sticks her tongue out at him.]

Hush.

[Sarah smiles and looks at Allison.]

You've just given Roxy two gifts, a vacation and another excuse to go shopping.

[oldmanfive]

[Instinctively Five wraps his arms around Roxy's waist. He's still feeling overwhelmed because he doesn't usually get grand gestures done for him.]

Make sure you leave something to the imagination.

[Because he doesn't think they will be alone the entire time and he doesn't need or want other guys drooling over his woman on their holiday.]

Don't be such a grandpa, Five.

[Klaus teases earning himself a glare from Five.]

[gravity_grrl]

[If Five was feeling 100% she would be close to climbing him with excitement, but for right now she just giggles and snuggles up against him closer.]

Don't worry, my imagination is already running wild with ideas ...

[She purrs softly in his ear before pulling away slightly so she can turn her attention back to everyone else.]

Well seeing how Five and I got our gifts let's sit down and do the rest.

[For the next while the two groups opens gifts, each of the Umbrella crew getting a pair of socks as well as a fancy but amusing candle from Roxy.
The candles are passed out as such:
Klaus
Allison
Vanya
Diego
Luther]