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[Phoenix is wearing his own hideous sweater and a Santa hat over pajamas and pink slippers as he answers the door.]

Merry Christmas! [Then his eyes widen as he realizes who his visitors are.] Oh... Naruhodou! And... Sherlock Holmes!

[He hadn't expected a house visit in response to his gifts. At least they don't look offended. He gives a nervous chuckle.] I see you got the sweaters! Um... How's it going?

Ah, Merry Christmas! [He quickly answers back with a head bow when he remembers this was customary.]

And yes, we came to thank you. And also I uh...wanted to apologize, because I didn't prepare anything to give back in return.

Happy Christmas! [Sherlock just sort of weasels his way past Naruhodou when the man's done talking, grabbing hold of Phoenix's hand to shake it.]

Such a lovely sweater, thank you so much. Truly, one of a kind. It's good to know Mr. Naruhodou's descendant holds holiday traditions in higher stock than he does.

O-oh, well you don't have to apologize. It was a spur of the moment decision, really! [He tries to frantically give a head bow back, but then Sherlock Holmes is seizing his hand at the same time, and now Phoenix quickly transitions into an attempt at an energetic handshake.]

You're welcome! I'm glad you like it. [So he knows about our relation now, too...]

Do you two want to come in for a while?

I-It's not like that... [He remarks to Holmes' claim. It was just not a widespread holiday tradition back in Japan yet. He turns his attention back to Wright.]

If it's all right with you. I brought the grape juice for all of us to have together.

[Such an energetic handshake. It'll also last a bit longer than is necessary, just because Sherlock got carried away.]

Yes yes, and what a good way to bring us together in these merry times!

[Phoenix was starting to look a little sheepishly confused at the duration of the handshake, but then it finally ends.]

Well, I guess I can't argue with that. I''d be glad to drink with both of you! [Phoenix smiles and waves them in, and he heads over to the table to prepare some glasses.] Make yourselves at home.

Thank you very much. [He says out courtesy before he walks inside. No wyvern or dogs were going to come at them right?]

Ah, how has your holiday been so far, Wright-san?

[Sherlock would be perfectly happy to divert the attention of the dogs (and the wyvern) to himself. He loves those puppies. In fact, he's already throwing an expectant glance around as he enters the house.]

[Sure, the animals do come out upon hearing visitors! Wrangle them to your heart's content, Sherlock Fucking Holmes. Oh, there's probably a bunch of cardboard boxes around too, since they're getting ready to move.]

Well... It's been holly, and it's been jolly. So far, it's off to a nice start! [He says with a cheesy smile while he starts pouring some juice into the glasses.] Things are pretty much set for moving into a new house, and it's always a relief to have a Christmas without work.

Oh, you're moving? [He glance at the boxes around the room, as Charley comes up and roughly nudges him. Considering how many people lived here, on top of the pets (those dogs are all over Sherlock now), he can see why they needed to move.]

Would you be needing some help? [As he gives a cautious pat on Charley's head, thinking that's what the wyvern wanted.]

[The dogs are very much all over Sherlock now! He's attempting to pet both of them with one hand, narrowly dodging dog kisses and drool. It's hard to say who's more excited here, the dogs or the grown man.]

Ha ha ha, who are good boys? Who are good boys? [Please ignore him, he'll rejoin the adult conversation eventually.]

[Who did let the dogs out?

In the adult corner, Phoenix takes a moment to think over the offer.]

Well... Now that you mention it, you could be a big help in carrying most of Trucy's stuff! You won't have to worry about it today, of course - we're not really doing much packing until after the holiday. But... sometime this week!

Thanks, Ryuunosuke!

[Charley probably actually wants to slobber Ryuu's hand.]

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