[voice]

[blue_and_proud]

So, as I sit here wrapping a lot more Christmas presents than I thought I would have to, I was thinking about Christmas's before. When I was little I didn't celebrate for...well, just because. And then when I got a little older, after I met Charles, I did, but the presents tended to be...hit or miss.

Some of them were just awful. Charles's mother

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[audio]

[unetrustworthy]

I don't know.

It's been a long time since I've gotten a present, really.

[audio]

[blue_and_proud]

Really? How long?

Re: [audio]

[unetrustworthy]

Since before Mama died.

We didn't have the money.

[audio]

[blue_and_proud]

...I'm sorry.

Is there anything you want this year?

Re: [audio]

[unetrustworthy]

[Quietly]

Not really, no.

[audio]

[blue_and_proud]

Nothing? Books? Clothes? ...Toys?

Re: [audio]

[unetrustworthy]

[Shakes her head, but then remembers that the nice lady can't see her.]

Not really.

I already bought a few new clothes when I got here, because I needed them. Now I don't.

Re: [audio]

[blue_and_proud]

...Well, I'm going Christmas shopping one more time. If you think of something you want, maybe I can get it for you.

Re: [audio]

[unetrustworthy]

You don't have to do that.

Re: [audio]

[blue_and_proud]

No, but I want to.

Re: [audio]

[unetrustworthy]

Why?

Re: [audio]

[blue_and_proud]

Because I remember not getting anything for Christmas, and it was never much fun.

Re: [audio]

[unetrustworthy]

[Midii's voice lowers]

No. It wasn't.

Re: [audio]

[blue_and_proud]

So...what would you like for Christmas, then?

Re: [audio]

[unetrustworthy]

I...don't know.

[She's not trying to be difficult this time; it's been so long since anyone's asked.]

Re: [audio]

[blue_and_proud]

Take a moment and think about it. Whatever you'd like, really.

Well, within reason. I'm pretty sure I can't afford a pony.