20 (Mickey Steps Out)

[her_mouse_jesty]

[Out and about at the PokeMart, Minnie turns on the video. You may or may not notice her cheek is slightly bruised - because she can't go a month without bodily harm Shadow was a meanie and pushed her hard. But she's bright and cheery!]

Hello everyone! I hope you're all having a pleasant day. My new friend Ahiru reminded me how fast time flies...

Comments

[video]

[combat_butler]

... Santa is a liar and a cheat, it's completely pointless to think he'll bring anyone presents.

[video]

[her_mouse_jesty]

[... dude, what the hell.]

... Huh?

[video]

[combat_butler]

*HAS A DEEP, DEEP TRAUMA ABOUT SANTA, THANK YOU*

There's no point in believing in such a stingy old man!

[video]

[her_mouse_jesty]

...

Did he not give you any presents?

[Video]

[foolishwren]

Heh... wow. I almost forgot about Christmas. [... And for the first time in awhile, the prospect is kind of exciting. There's a smile on Heather's face!]

[... Until she notices that bruise. D8< MINNIE WHY YOU ALWAYS GOTTA BE HURTIN']

[Video]

[her_mouse_jesty]

So did I, heeheehee.

Is there anything you'd like, Heather?

[Video]

[foolishwren]

[She'll let herself be distracted for NOW, but she does kind of want to find out what happened. At least Minnie's cheerful. That's a reassuring sign.]

Wh-- me?

[... Well, she's been thinking about how much happier she'd be traveling with a gun on hand in case of emergencies, but that's nnoooooot the best thing to request in this situation. SO SHE DOESN'T.]

I uh... huh. You'll have to give me some time on that, I think. It's been awhile since I've thought about anything like that.

[Last year's Christmas had been ... very unChristmasy, although she and Douglas had done what they could. It had been less a time for cheer and more one of... quiet contemplation.]

What about you?

[In the event that she kept the money that the Joker dropped ... she'll have plenty to go around for the holidays. And the prospect of having people other than herself to spend it on is surprisingly exciting.]

[Video]

[her_mouse_jesty]

All right, but you let me know when you think of something.

Let me see... how about a new hair brush? I think my old one is breaking.

[indemnifies]

... Why would anybody do anything like that?

[... poor hayate. oh jesus. a-anyway. WHAT ARE PRESENTS. SIMON DOESN'T GET IT]

[her_mouse_jesty]

Why not? It shows us how much we care for each other, and how well you know your friends.

[indemnifies]

We never did anything like that...

[her_mouse_jesty]

Now you can try it! You can kiss your sweetheart under the mistletoe too~

[Action]

[tiercelet]

Minnie? [He catches her in the Mart and steps closer with a frown]

What happened to your cheek?

[Action]

[her_mouse_jesty]

Oh, this little thing?

[She'll try and brush some hair aside, trying to hide the bruise.]

Nothing, nothing, I just... fell.

[Action]

[tiercelet]

I don't believe that for a second. [He gently takes hold of her shoulders, getting a closer look at the bruise. His expression darkens]

Who did this to you?

[Action]

[her_mouse_jesty]

[Looks away.]

... It's worse than what it was. I was pushed, and my surprise let me fall harder, that's all..

[hittheroadjack]

I like christmas! I really want a....

[my attention to detail is showing]

...Miss, what happened to your face?

[her_mouse_jesty]

[Waves a dismissive hand.]

Nevermind that. What did you really want?

[hittheroadjack]

Oh! Well...I'd want to be with my friends for Christmas.

[her_mouse_jesty]

Oh, well... I don't think I can give you that...