-: Weiss Schnee
23 Nov.
Thanksgiving. What am I thankful for? Everyone's had this assignment for an English class at one point in their lives. I'm no different and quite honestly, I've always lied whenever I got it. I would say how I'm thankful for the friends I've got and my family who raised me. That couldn't be any further from the truth.
I didn't have many friends when I was in Atlas, only those to survive classes with. My family, not including my sister and Klein, were barely around. And I spent every waking moment with books, studying in school or with a private tutor. I led a pretty boring life. Then, I met her. So willing to be my friend, she bought me an extra cup of coffee from her own store and I, to my surprise, accepted the offer.
Today, Ruby and I went shopping for Pumpkin Spice for her shop's seasonal drinks. And while we were out, Ruby helped me pick out gifts for the Starlight's Festival in December. We helped each other, really. I didn't want to get anything too extravagant, but she insisted that I do. At least for Winter and Klein. I previously told her about my relationship with my parents, and I think she understood I didn't want to go out of my way for them. Probably.
I got Winter a sterling silver snowflake pendant from this memorabilia place with the following phrase engraved:
"Schnee Sisters.
Starlight's Festival, 20XX"
Maybe I should have put more thought to the engraving...
Klein… Ruby suggested I handmade him something. I could buy him something like a wallet or a pocket watch. But I agree with Ruby seeing I want his present to be special this year. But what should I make him? He's done so much for me over the years, he's like a father to me. One I never had.
I've got a bit of time left. I'll ask Ruby about it. Maybe get Yang's and Blake's opinions too. Pyrrha and Penny seem to have good taste as well.
… and for the first time in a very long time, I realize I have something I can truly be thankful for this year.