NG:- hey everyone! Here's a little fic for the festive season. Sort of came out 'bleagh'because I wrote this while travelling back from Kaikoura today in the car. If you enjoy it, enjoy it and review. If not, no flames please.
Shard:- and the Nightside doesn't own Ghost in the Shell. No matter what star she wishes upon.
NG:-You're mean.
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Christmastime
The Section Nine Christmas Eve Party was in full swing, when Togusa and Saito finally made it back to HQ. They were glad to finally wrap up their investigation before Christmas and that meant Togusa would not have the same apprehensive look he had during the mission, when he has supposed to be enjoying the festive season with his family. For Saito, the holidays didn't have any significant hold over him. No relatives lived nearby so he appreciated the break he would get by relaxing for once, possibly a few levels of KOTOR to pass time, but other than that, nothing. He watched as a couple of the rookies decided to drunkenly accept Loki's dare to chug down a quart of eggnog before making his way over to where Motoko was sitting.
"Tough day?" She asked, passing him a beer.
"Yeah, but I know don't have much to worry about during the holidays."
"Unless someone decides to start another stand alone complex." Motoko said amused. She jerked her head towards the door. "Come on. There's something I want to show you."
Saito followed her on to the rooftop of Section Nine Headquarters. "So what did you want to show me?"
Motoko came closer to him. "Do you know what we're standing under?" She asked.
He looked up suddenly and found Mistletoe hanging.... in mid air? The air distorted as a Tachikoma disengaged it's thermoptic camouflage. "Is my mission complete, Major?" it asked.
"Almost, Max and thank you."
Saito chuckled at the Tachikoma's antics, before lowering his face and kissing Motoko. "Merry Christmas."
For Saito, Christmas just became more appealing.
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NG (sighs) and reviews would be nice around this time of the year.