[Video Entry]

[captainpillows]

[The video clicks on and there's voices off screen, a bit hard to make out.]

Please don't make me do- no! Stop pushing! Please!

Come onnnnnnn.

Ugh.

[Finally, a jolly fat man in a red suit and hat sits down in front of the camera and waves. Those who know him well might realize that it's actually James, dressed as Santa Claus. He waves awkwardly and

Comments

[loopmein]

I would like some hot cocoa with extra marshmallows, Mr. Claus!

[captainpillows]

Ho ho! Odd Thomas! One of my favorite do-gooders! Why that is something I can certainly do for you, Peaches my boy!

[loopmein]

Why thank you, Mr. Claus! I knew I could always count on you.

You're doing surprisingly well at this, sir.

[captainpillows]

Of course! What do you want for Christmas, Odd?

You know it's kinda growing on me.

[loopmein]

Oh, you don't have to trouble yourself with little ole me. I'm just glad to be sharing the holidays with friends again. It's been five years.

Good. I think it suits you.

...that was so not meant to be a pun.

[captainpillows]

Oh come on, there has to be SOMETHING you want! You've been so very nice!

Ho Ho Ho- er.

Haha. Yeah, you know. It feels good to have an excuse to be laugh.

[loopmein]

Sometimes the things you want can't always be carried in that bag of yours, sir.

Ho ho ho indeed, sir.

[captainpillows]

Oh I know that all too well. But you know, maybe a little something for yourself?

I know I'm never gonna live this down, but you know what? I don't really care.

[loopmein]

It's something that's by no means "little", sir, but I've always wanted a family.

Good.

[captainpillows]

Well. Merry Christmas, then.

[loopmein]

Merry Christmas, sir.