Christmas with the Crew | Part 1 (Patreon)

Ayame

Aya is very much a fan of spreading Christmas spirit and cheer to others, and though she didn't grow up celebrating Christmas as a kid, due to it being a human tradition, she more than makes up for it now.

She especially loves to decorate the ship, using garlands, baubles, and fairy lights, and making the dull, grey metal as festive as she can manage. When the decorating is done she'll hover around the kitchen, claiming she's only trying to help out. Bash may fall for it, but Damon knows exactly what she's up to... Though she usually manages to swipe a sweet or two before she's unceremoniously kicked out.

She's the worst at picking out gifts for others, and will usually choose something that will get a good laugh, even if she's the only one laughing. And she'll expect a gift (or three) in return. Luckily, she's extremely easy to buy for, and is happy with even the smallest present.

Aya will go out of her way to make sure everyone has an amazing day! She's so happy to be a part of her found family, and will never fail to show that every member is truly loved by her.

What better time to do that than at Christmas?

June

During Christmas on the ship, June sometimes feels a bit lost, and not too sure how to help out with the celebrations. He's never been the best cook and doesn't have the same knack for decorating as Aya does. A lot of the time he feels like he's getting in the way.

Usually, he and Calderon will end up hiding away somewhere together, away from the fuss, with two glasses and a bottle of whatever Cal procures from his secret stash. They'll drink and chat about anything and everything that isn't Christmas-related. Knowing that Cal would never gossip, it's always a good chance for June to get a few things off his chest.

When they're finally coaxed out from their hiding spot (it changes every time, yet Aya still manages to sniff them out) June will always make a point to compliment the decorations and try every single dish that's been prepared. And the little Christmas outfits that Aya picks out for Lizzie are always a highlight! The fact that everyone has gone through so much trouble to make the day special never goes unnoticed by him, and he makes sure to let each of them know it.