After the year they've had, a small celebration for Christmas seems somewhat called for; it's a nice way to take stock of all that's happened and appreciate that they saw it through 'til the bitter end. The group gathered is, by and large, a disparate one, brought together by circumstances more so than pre-existing alliances, but while the likelihood of a fight breaking out is higher than it has any right to be, at least they can all take comfort in the fact that any property damage won't last beyond January.
Steve, especially, given that he volunteered to play host for the evening's gathering.
They took the better part of an afternoon to decorate the place, boughs of holly and all, and the finished result is undeniably festive, if Dickensian. With an assortment of local food and drinks laid out on a long table, a space cleared for dancing, and a small grouping of chairs off in the corner for those wanting to relax, they were set for an enjoyable night.
Or, at least, an interesting one.
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