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[empyreanistic]

Hey guys!

[It's a considerably more cheerful-looking America than it should be, given he hasn't slept since reset. He's running on fumes and Haven coffee. And holiday cheer]

So you all noticed that box and poster last week, right? It's a Secret Santa thing! Mindy already explained Christmas, so my turn to explain this:

[Alfred coughs, sits up, and

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[seasalt_sunset]

Not being able to sleep means more time to make gifts, right?

I have to be honest, though. This "Christmas" thing is still kind of confusing to me...

[empyreanistic]

What's confusing about it? It's a time of year where you celebrate-- well, lots of stuff, actually-- [Because Alfred is PC enough lately to not say quite yet] but basically it's a time of... togetherness, and happiness, so you exchange gifts to make your friends happy. You know?

[He laughs though] Exactly! She can't keep us down.

[seasalt_sunset]

Well, I understand that but...why? Like, um, Halloween, for instance, that has something to do with being the day that all the spirits come out to play, right? Is Christmas something like that...?
[She stops for a minute, and looks upward.] I'll have to get something really special for Axel and Roxas...

[empyreanistic]

I mean... it kinda started as a festival in the middle of winter just to celebrate, 'cause winter is cold and long and dark and depressing, so you need some cheer! It's also the day Jesus was born, if you're Christian. [Which he mostly is, but there is that 20 or so percent] But it doesn't have to be, anymore. Now it's just a time to spend with family and spread joy.

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[ippotsuko]

[Here comes Scrooge.]

It's a bit difficult to come up with presents here, dumbass.

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[empyreanistic]

Yeah, but everyone knows that! It's the thought that counts. Maybe you draw 'em a picture or whittle something or just get some fruit, or trade for something. C'mon.

[Guess who's getting a present from America anyway]

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[ippotsuko]

...Christmas is stupid, anyway.

[Because he grew up as a lab rat, he's never really...celebrated Christmas before. The closest thing he's ever gotten to a present is probably getting more shit injected into him by the scientists.]

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[empyreanistic]

It's not stupid! [GASP GASP] It's the best holiday there is!!!!

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[1967impalaluv]

Alfred! Where you been man?

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[empyreanistic]

Flying! Duh! What's up?

[1967impalaluv]

Flying? You actually got to fly?!

[empyreanistic]

Hell yeah! We had wings, man!

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[notaspeedyhobo]

Hey, for this secret Santa thing... I'd be willing to try and come up with a present for someone else if I could put my baby cousin's name in instead of mine. Would that be kosher, or what?

Also, this is pretty cool of you to set up. I mean, it's nice to see all the Christmas stuff going on even though we're... in this place.

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[empyreanistic]

Yeah, sure, if you really don't want a present! [Grin. America is just happy to be spreading a little joy] Besides, like hell're we letting this place ruin the holidays, you know?

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[notaspeedyhobo]

I don't need anything. I've actually got a family this Christmas, that's enough for me. [Pause. And then he's giving you a look.] But if you tell anyone I said, that I'll punch you in the face, friend or no.

But yeah. Luna's only seven. I want her to have a good Christmas. Is next week really an off week? If I've got my dates right, Christmas Day is Sunday, so... Hah. Kind of a small miracle, ain't it?

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[empyreanistic]

Lips are sealed! [But he's grinning at you, Tommy- that's cute.]

I'll make an extra present for her. She's only seven...? [Shit. That's not... good] It's just proof, though. This Christmas has to be awesome!

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[tears_of_gems]

This sounds like so much fun!

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[empyreanistic]

Well make sure to enjoy it! It's gonna be the best Christmas here yet.

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[tears_of_gems]

It will be my first Christmas.

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[empyreanistic]

Geeze, you too?! We'll make it especially great. You wanna learn some carols with Xion?