Pierce's Plotter

It was a bit of a Twiggs saying. Money was a less amusing topic, but socks... those were valuable. All their favourite socks were handmade by Molly, in cool designs and the softest materials. The kids loved to show them off and compare. "Run for your socks" typically equated to how cool someone was. Sock theft in the Twiggs household was considered an unforgiveable act, or a devastating one if some simply go missing.

Only the special ones, of course. But the saying still worked.

Japan
The Twiggs family managed to floo to Tokyo with minimal incidents, though ended up wandering the snowy and unfamiliar streets for over an hour in search of their restaurant -- made difficult by their lack of a guide, and apparently the restaurant itself was magically hidden away. As Alan delightfully discovered, Japanese wizarding folk had a different way of doing things, so it took some trial and error to figure it out.

The streets were picturesque -- cold and snowy, but beautiful. Muggles went about their festive day but somehow Japan blurred the lines a bit in being able to easily tell Muggle from Magical Folk apart. They couldn't pinpoint why.

'Our first stop is a highlight,' Masuyo proudly informed them. 'The Museum of Magical Artefacts.'

If anyone knew even some of their history, they'd recognise that name immediately. It was one of the few in the world, and a very prestigious place -- filled with relics of the earlier days of magic, inventions, discoveries, or Quidditch feats. Japan's was known to be the biggest, however. And the most protected; it was a rare gift indeed to visit such a place.

Alan walked proudly the whole way; they likely had such permission because of his status from working for the Ministry for Magic. A trusted observer, through which they could witness a special collection of magical history.

Fizzy Fudge
Fizzy Fudge is a new (less than 4 years) yet very expensive wizarding treat which the Twiggs children only had the fortune of trying last Christmas. It's nearly impossible to replicate, and highlights Otis' magical baking skills that his version is still moderately close to the real thing. (Otis = Great-Uncle)

Presents
Yellow knitted jumper, quality telescope with Goblin-cut glass, Japanese Tea Leaves Set (20 different flavours), and a box of Cauldron Cakes from Mum & Dad.

Then wrapped up for Pierce Twiggs was a hand-stitched book sleeve, decorated with a magical library theme. It would fit any journal quite nicely and protect it from dings and tears.

As a Twiggs, Joshua was familiar with art projects -- as it was a common activity growing up to keep the kids distracted. But they weren't masterpieces in the eyes of the art world, just fun freehand paintings or craft projects. Occasionally their backyard or a scene from their favourite storybook.

The most effort and skill they'd put into art was likely for Quidditch World Cup reasons; they'd often gather together to paint banners... or their faces.

Still, the act of painting was familiar to him from his childhood, and some of his repaired objects or new crafts required a fresh pain job. And masterpieces or not, his parents still kept every one of those drawings as if they were worthy of a gallery. To his parents, they were. Joshua at least had a foundation for the task ahead.