Silvertip Mountain When Snows Arrive

I'll either archive, or begin the next round on Friday 11th (depends if any one sticks around)

No more questions seemed to be incoming, and FitzDutiful watched as each wolf went for a stone and claimed it. As he looked at their faces he found that some seemed rather nervous about this encounter. It could be scary, getting someone you didn't know as a gift receiver. Hopefully, though, it would encourage his family to get to know one another that little bit better. He thought about removing his random assigning, choosing a wolf to give, but it seemed unfair. So he decided random was the best course of action - what was the point of getting them to choose the stones otherwise. There was one stone left in the middle, Alastor didn't have one and so FItzDutiful pushed the see-through one to him with a smile. "This one's yours."

Now he re-iterated his instructions, "Now I'll tell you who you're getting a present for, but you have to keep it a secret until you're ready to surprise them with their gift. It can be anything - something you got yourself, something you bargain for, something from your mind for it doesn't need to be physical. Just make sure that you think about it."

He looked around, and chose to start with June; he whispered to her carefully, so no one else could hear. "You need to find a present for Zaria; but remember, keep it a secret!" If he was being completely honest, he had chosen Zaria explicitly for June as she was one who would understand whatever came from June's participation. Sometimes he worried for his daughter.

Deciding to go with age, he went to Mason next and whispered gently into his ear; "You've got Uncle Steady." before smiling and moving onto Steady, "Chaska for you." accompanied the quiet whisper. Zaria was next and he smiled tenderly at her before leaning close; Alastor is yours, my love." and her smiled at her target as he walked towards Alastor. "You're finding something for Mason." Only one left to go, he walked to Chaska - his loyal Chronicler and whispered his receiver; "You've got June." That was everyone. Everyone had someone to get a present for, and everyone would receive a present. Hopefully, no one knew who they had and the fun could begin.

"Feel free to head off now and start thinking about who you've got to find something for, if you need any tips or help then come and find me" With a smile that encompassed everyone, he watched them all.