Frank was grinning from ear to ear when he appeared, though there was a bit of soot on his shoulder that he brushed off with a laugh, surprised by the cheering of his name. He had spent a good deal of time that morning getting cleaned up and wrapping not only Alice's gift but a gift for Henri and David.

"Happy Christmas, Alice dear, and to you two, as well, Henri and David!" He beamed at the lot of them, holding out the wizard chess set he had gotten the boys for them, knowing it would not be a long time at all for the package were he to try and keep it away, "I do hope you like it!" He offered as he watched the young boys set at the wrapping, his eyes darting to Alice. He never could keep his eyes from her long when she was in the room, after all.