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[ask-jiro-kirisaki]

Bombastic celebrations normally aren't exactly Yuri's scene, but this is New Year's. He prepares a bottle of sparkling wine, two glasses, a dose of medication so Jiro can share it with him, and at the stroke of midnight he promptly practically climbs Jiro like a tree so he can kiss his assistant as deeply and lovingly as he can manage without words.

"Happy New Year, Jiro; you've survived another year. I love you."

@ask-doctor-isami

Whenever there was something to celebrate, it was always with Yuri. Every holiday - whether he knew about the practices or not - brought another opportunity to learn and to bond with his captain. He was, of course, aware of the New Year. Even he celebrated that. But the traditions between couples were foreign to him. When Yuri invited him to stay up, he hadn't expected the wine. There were other celebrations happening on campus, but the pair stayed to themselves - as they usually did. Moments like this offer him a glimpse of a future he was promised - one they work tirelessly for. Together. Tonight, he imagines ringing in the new year with a romantic candlelit dinner and perhaps a walk around the city. Then they would retire to their shared home with a fire in the hearth and a bottle of wine. He doesn't go too hard with the drinks - not because the wine difficult to drink - but because his alcohol tolerance is poor to say the least. Between not being able to eat and various medications, he had to be careful. He couldn't get drunk. Not when Yuri said there's something they have to do at midnight. He didn't know what it would entail, but he would follow Yuri's lead as he always does. Right at the stroke of midnight, he feels Yuri practically climb him as he brings their lips together. He nearly stumbles at the sudden force, but keeps them from falling. He brings his arms around Yuri's waist, holding him up with ease as the kiss deepens into something more passionate. He would expect nothing different from his beloved Yuri. He's passionate in all things and brings more than enough energy into the room for the both of them. He gives everything his all and Jiro can't help but reciprocate in turn. When he wasn't concerned with keeping things calm or professional, it was easy to get swept up in that energy. In him. His smile is bright as color tinges his otherwise pale cheeks. "I have. And it's all thanks to the most brilliant doctor I've ever known." With a playful spin, he puts Yuri back down on his feet. He rests his forehead against Yuri's as he holds him close, gently swaying. "I love you, too. Here's to another year. Together."

[ask-jiro-kirisaki]

Jiro~!! Merry Christmas!! I brought you a few gifts!!

Alli lifts up a hefty box from behind her and places it on the nearest surface.

Sorry I didn't wrap it! I usually don't wrap gifts anyways. It's kind of a waste of paper, you know?

Filled with excitement, she opens the box herself- as in she takes out Balisong Billie- and the butterfly knife hovers in the air like a specter as it slices through the packaging tape. The box is completely filled-to-the-brim with various gifts. Alli takes a small box out of the larger one and places it into her pocket before stepping back and allowing Jiro to search through the package himself.

Inside the box is a black and dark purple knit sweater, several medical zoology books, a metal-cased DVD of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, a poorly-but-lovingly made capybus plush, a pack of black medical masks, and a jellyfish bandaid tin filled with polaroid selfies of Alli.... some of them lore lewd than the rest. She giddily smiles as she waits for Jiro to peer into the box.

Jiro watches as the bundle of pure energy known as his girlfriend opens the box, stepping back for him to peruse through the contents.

The sweater catches his eye first. He picks it up, running his fingers along the warm fabric. He doesn't put it on, as he's eager to see the rest of the contents, but he does drape it over his shoulders. He's delighted by how warm it is, just from that. His eye is immediately drawn to the capybus plush. It's a bit crudely made, but something about that made it even cuter. He hugs it to his chest as he rifles through the rest of the contents with his free hand. "I wasn't aware you knew how to sew. Does he have a name?" It didn't matter to him if he did or not. He just wanted to listen to her talk some more. He gives a knowing glance with the DVD. This was something they were going to watch together for sure. The books, he carefully examines. "I'll be sure to add these to my studies. It'll be easier for us to work together if I understand the subject material a bit more." He had no shortage of masks, but having more was always welcome. He picks up the tin, unaware of the actual contents. He figured he'd add them to the bandaids he had in his desk - until he opened the tin. He quirks an eyebrow with interest. Normally he didn't care much about lewd magazines and photographs, but this felt different. Perhaps having a partner being the subject matter was the only push he needed. Setting the plush down on his desk, he pulls onto his lap. "Clever girl. Sending such things over the phone presents a risk, but relying on older technology..." His smile spreads to something of a wicked grin as he purrs in her ear. "Perhaps I could convince you to model these for me sometime."

[ask-jiro-kirisaki]

Please stay safe as you work toward positive life changes.

Do not quit alcohol cold turkey

Do not suddenly stop drinking alcohol as a new years resolution if you have been consistently using alcohol most days

Your body gets used to the presence of the alcohol as a sedative in your system

Suddenly removing the sedative you are chemically accustomed to is like suddenly removing the wall you are leaning on - you will topple over

You brain electricity gets overexcited

This causes seizures

This causes sudden onset dementia (Wernicke's encephalopathy)

This causes brain damage

If you use alcohol often (even in moderate amounts)

Or in large amounts

Or you have ever noticed you get shakey tremors and anxious when you stop drinking

Then your body is chemically dependant and you need to be very careful coming off alcohol otherwise you will cause brain damage

Slowly wean down the amount you drink over days or weeks

Talk to a doctor about your goals to quit and ask about support options

Medically supported withdrawal is a lot safer

If alcohol withdrawal goes badly there is a 15% chance it will kill you.

Do not go this alone

You deserve to be safe

[ask-jiro-kirisaki]

((Sorry for the abysmally slow responses. On top of the holiday depression, I also got sick. Still on the mend, so I've been pretty tired. On top of that, job preparation and job seeking have become my top priority right now. I likely won't be more active until that's taken care of. I've reached the end of my unemployment benefits for the year (I'm not eligible again until June 2025) so I need something real soon.))

[ask-jiro-kirisaki]

He carefully opens the box freezing once he sees the doll. His expression is one of surprise and curiosity. A small smile forms on his face as he grabs the doll, inspecting its features. "This is... It looks just like Taro." His voice is hushed with the mix of emotions swirling through him: Joy and amazement tinged with grief. He gently holds the doll close to his chest. "Thank you. Truly. It's not quite the same thing, but I suppose in a way, I won't have to spend this Christmas without my brother after all."

Hey Jiro! Here! *hands Jiro a box*

@morgan-squad

Jiro accepts the box from Morgan. "Thank you. I'm sorry that I don't really have much of anything to give in return. I made some chocolates for the dorm if you'd like some."

[ask-jiro-kirisaki]

With the holiday fast approaching, Jiro takes a late night to create various confections for the students of Mortkranken. He wouldn't be able to participate in any large gatherings, so he decided to leave these out in the common area to show his appreciation for their hard work. It wasn't as if he'd be alone though. He had friends to visit in the coming days, opting for a more one-on-one approach where he could to avoid potential illness. Following tradition though, Christmas Eve was reserved for a partner. He would spend the evening (and late into the night) spoiling his partner in any way that he was able. On Christmas Day, he allows himself to rest - save from taking care of some necessary daily tasks in the office/lab. And if said partner didn't have any plans, Jiro would welcome their company.

[ask-jiro-kirisaki]

@askrpakaito iwas hainging over at oscbsuaby and a plant ovmit acioed on me

I'll prepare something to treat those burns, but I want to be sure there aren't any additional toxins. Could you describe the plant to me?

[ask-jiro-kirisaki]

Hey Jiro! Here! *hands Jiro a box*

@morgan-squad

Jiro accepts the box from Morgan. "Thank you. I'm sorry that I don't really have much of anything to give in return. I made some chocolates for the dorm if you'd like some."

[ask-jiro-kirisaki]

Jiro braces himself as he watches Yuri clamber over the desk, catches him firmly in his arms as he throws himself at him. Yuri's reaction is everything he hoped for and more. "It's not quite the same thing, but in light of the many dangers we face, I wanted to make my intentions clear." Lines that he had carefully rehearsed - hoping to catch even an iota of his brother's mastery of words. He reaches over the desk, taking the ring from the box and slipping it on the ring finger of Yuri's right hand. "No matter what happens, I am yours. I can only hope this symbol of my promise cleanse you of any worries or doubts that may arise. I will remain by your side until my dying breath, and together, we will build a future for ourselves." He could continue on, saying his spirit wouldn't rest until Yuri came with him, but he came to the conclusion that was a bit too morbid. "I love you, Yuri."

🎁🎄 Jiro had initially considered leaving the small wrapped box in Yuri's office, but there would be important context lost. A slew of dangerous missions and memories of loss had tested his own patience. There was no question that needed to be asked (although when the time came, he would. After all, why deny Yuri the experience of a proper proposal?), but he didn't want to leave any room for doubt. Most importantly, he didn't want to be robbed of the chance to declare his intent. He got the idea when he overheard a pair of students talking excitedly about friendship necklaces - the kind where each of the two pendants served as one half of a whole. In response, the young assistant purchased two rings with simple matching patterns. One sitting in the wrapped box, and the other already placed on the ring finger of his right hand (after all, the left was reserved for their actual marriage, should they be fortunate enough to live to see that day). Jiro knocks on the door to Yuri's office, but doesn't wait to be allowed in - the fact that he even remembered to knock was a miracle in itself. "I know it's a bit early, but it's quite difficult to hide a surprise from you." He rubs the back of his head with a sheepish smile. "Admittedly, I didn't want to wait to give this to you either." Jiro pulls the small, neatly wrapped box from his pocket and places it on his desk. "Merry Christmas, Yuri." - @ask-jiro-kirisaki

Yuri glances up from his paperwork with a smile when his assistant arrives, "Jiro!" The urge to kiss him is strong but he waits as Jiro produces a small wrapped box. Jiro got him a gift and is giving it to him now. He couldn't wait, and Yuri can't either as he peers at the box.

He peels the tape off and unfolds the wrapping paper cautiously; Jiro wrapped it so carefully, it'd be a shame to simply tear the paper off. His brows knit together with confusion as he uncovers the box and opens it.

The silence is long and heavy as he stares at the ring and processes the gift. There's a ring on Jiro's hand that wasn't there before. It matches the ring in the box. Yuri's gaze moves from the ring to Jiro's face, then back to the ring. Breathes in, breathes out.

In a heartbeat he's on Jiro, climbing over the desk to fling himself at his boyfriend, capturing those lips for himself. Matching rings. Custom matching rings in their colors and patterns and exactly his size; if their wedding rings aren't half as romantic as this, he'll have failed Jiro completely. "It's beautiful, Jiro, I love it."

[ask-jiro-kirisaki]

For the sake of convenience, it'll need to be mine. There's one point in the evening where I'll have to see Yuri for my final treatment for the day. After that, however, I'm all yours.

Um... Jiro....

Do you... have any plans for the holidays? I was wondering if you wanted to... I don't know.... binge the Silent Night Deadly Night series while drinking tea and maybe cuddling.... or something.... if you're not busy.....

That works for me. I was planning on asking you if you had any plans for Christmas Eve. I know it's not typical for American culture, but in Japan, Christmas Eve is mostly reserved for couples.

[ask-jiro-kirisaki]

? How many snakes do you have exactly?

hey....

I lost my bed

can I.... sleep in yours?!??

He's completely dumbfounded by the declaration. "You... lost an entire bed? Did something happen?" It was surely meant to be a pickup line, but the meaning was completely lost on him.

[ask-jiro-kirisaki]

Um... Jiro....

Do you... have any plans for the holidays? I was wondering if you wanted to... I don't know.... binge the Silent Night Deadly Night series while drinking tea and maybe cuddling.... or something.... if you're not busy.....

That works for me. I was planning on asking you if you had any plans for Christmas Eve. I know it's not typical for American culture, but in Japan, Christmas Eve is mostly reserved for couples.

[ask-jiro-kirisaki]

hey....

I lost my bed

can I.... sleep in yours?!??

He's completely dumbfounded by the declaration. "You... lost an entire bed? Did something happen?" It was surely meant to be a pickup line, but the meaning was completely lost on him.

[ask-jiro-kirisaki]

That is correct. I'd marry you right now if I could.

He's pathetic I love him so much

[ask-jiro-kirisaki]

I mean... why not just say what you mean in the first place?

if you're gonna flirt with me you need to make it super obvious cos I'm thick as fuck and won't get it otherwise.

[ask-jiro-kirisaki]

It's the least I could do after subjecting you to my ruthless strategies.

For me to betray you so after all that you've done for me? Sacrilege. I'm lucky you're still here.

[ask-jiro-kirisaki]

Jiro at the bar: "I'm not sure what to do Rui. He's clearly being overdramatic, but calling him out on it doesn't seem to work. Rui recalling every time he's had to deal with Ed's shenanigans: "No worries bestie. I gotchu.

Yuri: I'm nothing like Hart Mun: Also Yuri: *melodramatically waxing poetic about heartbreak and backstabbing bc Jiro defeated him badly at Uno* Mun: .....*slams X to doubt*