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[Much different from the man who posed skepticism and disbelief a few days ago, Bond is now smiling. He looks at ease, and for once like he isn't constantly on guard. It erases some lines from his face, makes him look a little younger, a little lighter.]

I never was much for Christmas, you know. Can't understand why now. It's nice, isn't it? The coming together, the gaiety of it all. I think I've been rather rude since I got here, and I'd like to apologize to you all. I'm sure you've only been trying to help, and I ought to have been more receiving. That's what this season's all about, isn't it? Setting aside your disbelief and believing in miracles.

[Another warm smile, and he nods.] I think I like that.

[Private to the Admiral]

[This list will be angrily replaced later, but for now, happiness and good will towards man and all that.]

Haven't written one of these since I was a boy, but if you insist:

For Ivy, a beautiful dress. Green, naturally. With a leaf motif, since she seems so fond. For Castiel - I think he could use a halo, don't you? For Lark - Mm. I'm not very good at this. Aftershave, or cologne, something expensive that he'll enjoy.

And for Vesper-- [He trails off, thinking hard.] A necklace, I think. With a key on it. [A pause, then a smile. Yes, that'll do nicely.]

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[When he ended the post, he realized he was just sitting here alone, with Vesper only next door. Why shouldn't he believe miracles? She was dead, and now she was alive. And he'd attacked her. James hung his head for a moment, and reached into his jacket pocket, where he could turn her Algerian love knot over in his hand. This was stupid; he ought to apologize. He ought to go and enjoy her company. He ought to let her soothe the ache in his chest. Why shouldn't he?

So a moment later, he was at her door, knuckles tapping against the wood quickly.]

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You were just confused. It's perfectly reasonable.

[Sandoval is a little bit brighter himself. Might as well be!]

It's such a waste though, isn't it? Well, at least I know better now. And just in time, it feels like.

Might as well enjoy yourself. It is the afterlife according to everyone here.

Now that I still don't believe. I certainly wasn't dying.

I was. But I have plenty of afterlife to go around so you can enjoy my afterlife too. I'm generous.

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[Vesper had been largely keeping to herself, something between a want to be alone and come to grips with what happened, and really for lack of anything better to do, since she didn't have an inmate yet or a job to do. She had been reading when she heard the knock at her door, and carefully got up to answer it. There were only a few people she could think of who would drop by like this, so she wasn't surprised when she saw who it was, in some ways, but in another... she'd sort of expected him to avoid her as much as possible.

So she stared for a moment, pulling the door back enough that she wasn't hiding behind it and tried to find something to say. If things had been different, she might have said something nasty about was he here to act like a complete lunatic again, and tried to push away and create distance, but. She knew she sort of deserved it. She'd sold him out before they'd ever even met, and that's what he'd be focused on. And she really couldn't blame him for it.]

James.

[It was there, in the back of his head - she had betrayed him and loved him and left him, but he couldn't focus on it, not now. Because she was here and alive and saying his name, and he smiled to see her. Really smiled, like he feels he hasn't in so long. He's tempted to reach out, to cup her cheek, to kiss her until they need air, but he waits. He owes her an apology, first.]

May I come in?

[She can't help but be suspicious, and maybe a little wary, not because she was really afraid of him, but simply because this was so different from how things had gone before, and she wasn't sure why. James might be very good at compartmentalizing, but she certainly didn't think he was this quick to forgive and forget.

But she still doesn't hesitate long.]

Alright. [And she stepped back from the door, holding it open, still looking at him curiously. She hesitated before saying anything else.] Is there something you wanted to talk about?

[He nods, and feels strangely like a schoolboy for a moment, but just for a moment, because he hated school and he doesn't hate her. Reaching out for her hand, he steps closer, hoping she won't back away.]

Vesper, I would never hurt you - I didn't think you were real, that it was some stupid trick. I'm so sorry.

[She did hesitate, but she couldn't help herself, and took his hand gently in hers, trying to stay collected instead of completely breaking down like she'd done when he'd first come to see her.] It's alright. [She wasn't sure how she really felt about it, and she still wasn't sure what had inspired this apology or why he wasn't still incredibly angry with her, but she wanted to at least pretend like she was in control.] I know it's sort of a difficult thing to wrap your head around.

[Because he was an inmate, he hadn't asked to be here, and while that wasn't really shocking, she was still deeply bothered by the idea that he had apparently died. She studied him carefully for a moment, expression serious and concerned.] Why are you here, James?

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MIracles are amazing.

And you would know, wouldn't you?

Yes.

Have you ever done any of your own?

I brought a man back from the dead once. That was good.

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Depends on the miracle, I guess. The last thing we need is water turning to wine.

Really? I wouldn't mind a drink.

No one showed you the open bar?

I'd read it was locked. [And damn is he hopeful now.]

Not if you know the right people. What do you drink?

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[Her tone is warm and sincere.] Completely understandable. This place is a shock to the system on the best of days.

I'm glad you're getting used to it. It can be good for you, if you let it.

That would take considerable effort. [But he smiles, because why shouldn't he?] But I think I'd like to make it. Just because you've done something doesn't mean you have to keep doing it.

Exactly. Everyone can change, they just have to want to.

I'm certain it won't be easy. But then, what is? [He shakes his head.] Let's talk about something more pleasant, shall we?

What did you have in mind?

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