( Whoever came up with the idea of a secret gift exchange did not do so with either of Anders' or Justice's situations in mind. Anders, for one thing, has never been good at deception. And that probably wouldn't be such a big deal if he were given the name of someone he'd never met. He could just drop his present off in the mail, leave it for his recipient to pick up. They would never have to see each other or him trying (and failing) to be stoic.
But instead he got Justice. The spirit who Anders not only shares a body with, but who would be also able to read his mind if the topic ever came up. He'd see straight through all of his bullshit.
So he waits until the end of his shift to call Justice over, saying that he has something to show him back in his room. He punctuates the request with a wink, which probably goes over the spirit's head because it's innuendo and they don't have that in the Fade, but Anders revels in it anyway. )
It's something I know you've been wanting to get your hands on for a while.
secret santa gift
But instead he got Justice. The spirit who Anders not only shares a body with, but who would be also able to read his mind if the topic ever came up. He'd see straight through all of his bullshit.
So he waits until the end of his shift to call Justice over, saying that he has something to show him back in his room. He punctuates the request with a wink, which probably goes over the spirit's head because it's innuendo and they don't have that in the Fade, but Anders revels in it anyway. )
It's something I know you've been wanting to get your hands on for a while.
( Someone please stop him. )