All of the Alconians were ushered to the front, closest to the tree. As Skye and Amara made their way through the crowds, the Highlanders had already started to hand out the presents..
Everyone was smiling and laughing as they opened their gifts. Skye had made baskets with goodies for all of the RMC members, but the Highlanders had also made sure that each Alconian got a gift from them as well. They were random things; everyone chipping in what they could.
Shop keepers gave small gift cards, knickknacks with Yuletide elements, and samplers of foods they made. Many of the Alconians received handmade items, too. Scarves, gloves, and wooly hats were probably the most common gifts among them.
The Alconians themselves were taken aback by their former enemy's kindness. They knew that it stemmed from Skye's generosity towards them, but there was no reason to extend it to the Alconian soldiers, at least they thought..
