Ah yes, "Old Saint Nick." We have dismissed that claim. [Fic] [and done]

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Here's the end of the KolyOri Christmas Story / alien clustermuck story.

This is a Christmas story about aliens trying their best at human traditions.... But some things, no matter how well meaning, always get lost in translation.

Tagging is still a little strange, but here are the characters that show up: Kolyat, Oriana, Miranda, Male Shepard, Garrus, EDI, Joker, Kelly, Kasumi, Sergeant Haron, Bailey and Udina.


Summary [from the prompt]:  Kinkmeme fill. The requirement: that Kolyat must show up at Oriana's door dressed in an elf suit. ~Inspirational~ images were provided.
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Across the hall, Bailey was fighting the urge to roll his eyes while he spoke with Donnel Udina. Or rather, to be more accurate, was spoken at.

“Listen,” the officer said, plastering a thin smile on his face and pushing himself to his feet, “I appreciate your appearance to our event tonight, but I've got a pageant I need to run.”

“Of course, of course,” Udina said, standing back to allow the other man to pull on his large, red, fur trimmed coat. “An excellent showing you have tonight.”

“But will they pay for the show's the question,” Bailey said, throwing on a matching hat.

Udina made a face at the costume, but if he had any opinions he kept them to himself. “Good luck, Captain,” he said diplomatically.

Bailey grunted in response as he looked for the remainng pieces of his getup. When he didn't find them, he shrugged inwardly, gave the ambassador a last nod, and went to gather his men.

They had a show to host, and he was supposed to hold opening remarks apparently.
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Depending on what you prefer, you can find the end of the story at:

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! [I hope you like this Icca]