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[nunsensebridget]

Ah- the mistletoe..! I-it's back again, and even worse than it was last year! It's all over the place! Um... If you weren't here last Christmas, then you should probably know that taking the mistletoe down is a really bad idea, and if you get stuck under it with someone else, you're um...

[He pauses shyly, trying to bring himself to say it]

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Comments

[guardianofman]

There's nothing to be embarrassed about! It's just a little kiss. Did you know there are cultures in the world that consider a kiss a proper greeting? And there are lot's and lots of different types of kisses, so, it's not like you only have to do an intimate one.

[nunsensebridget]

I know... I guess when I think of mistletoe I think of it differently than kissing as a greeting. U-um... that's why I don't want to get stuck under any... And it's not really the same if you have to!

[Bridget sighs and the squeak of his bed can be heard.]

Maybe I don't feel much like Christmas this year...

[guardianofman]

Perhaps, but it's not the end of the world if you do get caught under it and someone kisses you on the cheek, is it? It is mean they force us, but it's not healthy to focus on the negative anyway.

Is something wrong...?

[nunsensebridget]

Yes, well- [...] I just don't like it. It's ridiculous and I'm upset over things that are beyond my control we shouldn't have to do anything. Some of us may not want to think about Christmas, you know.

... No.

[prodigal_axe]

Oh yeah. Big time. [Sounding even more disgruntled than usual.]

[nunsensebridget]

Oh... How great. I imagine it looks like a jungle because of the Scientists' terrible sense of humour. People will have to come in single file!

[prodigal_axe]

It's just... [Sudden zapping sound goes here.] Mother fucking shit... I'm gonna cut it down, just watch.

[Gritted teeth.]

It's just like last year. Same EXACT places, even in the doorway.

[nunsensebridget]

Ah- Shinji! Don't hurt yourself, you'll only make it worse, remember?! They'll just make even more to replace what you take down! You're so stubborn!

[...]

Do you need some help? Maybe I could um... help move things around, so people are less likely to get caught up under it? Maybe space out the tables...

[skybound_love]

Ah, how nice.

[nunsensebridget]

...

OH DON'T YOU DARE, JOHNNY SFONDI, DON'T YOU DARE!

[skybound_love]

Don't I dare what? I have no idea what you mean.

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[nunsensebridget]

You've no idea, do you? You must have a horrid memory, because I seem to recall a little mistletoe on your hat last year, Johnny! Don't think that'll work on me again, you!

[baratiesbest]

Not a fan of mistletoe, I take it? [yeah, you can definitely tell that he doesn't mind nearly as much as he should.]

[nunsensebridget]

Not anymore. I'm sure you're having the time of your life, aren't you, Sanji-san?

[baratiesbest]

Oh, I'm not complaining! Just have to make the most of it, right?

Besides, compared to the usual shit this city throws our way this isn't so bad.

[nunsensebridget]

That's true. I suppose I shouldn't be quite so crabby. ...Bollocks. Maybe it'll bring more people to the bar..!

You're right about that. I-it wasn't so bad, last year...

[7th_warrant]

... I think I'll stay in bed.

[nunsensebridget]

I think I'll join you.

[7th_warrant]

You're welcome to.

[nunsensebridget]

[Aaand Bridget's just gonna head on over and give a little rap at the door now. ... And defeats the purpose by not looking for mistletoe, mind you.]