(A/N: I thought I'd give you another KeswickXClaire story. Hope you don't mind!)
It was early December in the city of Petropolis. The citizens, save for the bad guys, were all excited about Christmas. Anyway, I say we find out what Keswick is up to on this fine day, especially since the T.U.F.F. agents have the day off.
So Keswick is on his way to the mansion where Claire and her parents live. When he got there, he rang the doorbell, and Claire's dad opened the door.
"If you're looking for Claire, she went Christmas shopping with her mother, but they'll be back soon." Claire's dad told Keswick.
"Actually, I need to talk to ya." Keswick replied.
"Oh? Well, come in." said Claire's dad, wondering what Keswick had to say. So they went to the living room and sat down.
"So what's up?" Claire's dad asked Keswick when they were settled for the moment.
"It's about Claire..." Keswick began, feeling nervous.
"What about my daughter?" Claire's dad asked.
"You know that I l-l-love her more than I've ever loved anyone, right?" Keswick asked.
"Of course. You did mention this to me and my wife during your last visit here." Claire's dad remembered.
"Well, I was wondering... if you... m-m-might... allow me to..." Keswick said, obviously very nervous.
"Are you trying to ask me to give you permission to marry my daughter?" Claire's dad asked. Keswick nodded, praying that Claire's dad would give him the permission.
"Of course you can marry her! You're her first real love, after all." Claire's dad replied.
"Thanks..." Keswick said, feeling relieved.
"No problem. I was going to give you permission one of these days." said Claire's dad.
"Really?" Keswick asked.
"Yup. And I suppose you've already considered the permission an early Christmas present." Claire's dad said.
"I dunno. Anyway, I'd better go pick out a r-r-ring for Claire." said Keswick.
"Okay. See ya!" Claire's dad said as Keswick left to go pick out a ring.
And so ends the first chapter. But there's more to come, so stay tuned!