MINI-EVENT IC POST: Action

[oldman_npc]

[There’s the sound of bells-and the stamping of quite a few pairs of hooves

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[coolerthansora]

[Roxas had been trying to sleep. After all, Santa doesn't come if you're awake, or so he thought Sora's parents had said. But he's barely even dozing when he hears the jingle of bells, and he goes to peer stealthily out the window. He jumps at the knock on his door, and creeps with equal parts caution and excitement to answer it, his eyes wide.]

Santa...?

[oldman_npc]

Some favour that name, [the old man muses, stroking his beard idly, his elbow leaning lightly against the top of his cane. He smiles down at him, shifting the wrapped parcel under one arm.] A good winter to you, my boy.

[coolerthansora]

[He doesn't look quite like the Santa Sora met in Christmas Town--but then Santa has to go to all sorts of worlds so maybe he doesn't look exactly the same in every one.]

Ah- mm. You, too. Sir.

[Oh gosh what do you say to Santa Claus?]

[oldman_npc]

[The old man chuckles and lifts the package from under his arm, presenting it to Roxas while leaning on his cane.] For you, I do believe.

[coolerthansora]

For me?

[He takes it, slowly.]

A-are you sure? I didn't think I was very good this year...

[oldman_npc]

[The man strokes his beard with a chuckle.]

Of course I'm certain.

[coolerthansora]

Then- thank you. I'm... It means a lot.

[He's not even a whole person and he's on Santa's list!]

[oldman_npc]

You're quite welcome. I hope you find some fun with your gift.

[He smiles down at him, as always satisfied to see anyone pleased to get a gift.]