[027] Wonderful

[unloved_nymph]

Looking at all the, um, decorations and things reminds me why I'm glad I did all my Christmas shopping in June. Everything was so, um, peaceful. And then I could just go home and glitter glue in peace.

Though I keep having to, um, run out for more as more people arrive.

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[turnedtopoplar]

Oh! I should go out and get some.

[unloved_nymph]

You don't, um, have to, Helia! You can shop online.

[turnedtopoplar]

Oh! That's a good idea actually. That way I could fit it in after my class or something.

Um, what would you like?

[unloved_nymph]

Oh! I don't need anything.

[iheartmemost]

Echo! We should buy us a larger television. It can be my gift to you for Christmas, if you prefer.

[unloved_nymph]

You're not mad anymore?

Um, that would be nice. Thank you. But the gift I got you isn't nearly as, um, expensive and I don't need anything fancy.

[iheartmemost]

That's alright. I'll enjoy it enough that I'm willing to spend the extra money. Now forget, so that you might be surprised on the holiday.

[unloved_nymph]

I'll forget right away! I mean now. I mean, um,

what were we talking about? (See?)

[sunshnesongster]

Glitter glue.

[unloved_nymph]

And sparkles.

[sidewayseeing]

Is the intended conclusion of this holiday not having a portly man in a red coat and hat :

• break into your home under the cover of darkness
• consume a sacrifice of milk and cookies (Usually sugar. Or chocolate chip.)
• leave you material goods in exchange

?

[unloved_nymph]

Santa Claus only comes when you're, um, young. (14 and under as far as I can tell.)

For the rest it is a season of, um, giving. A chance to exchange gifts with the people we care about. Back and forth. Symbolic.

[sidewayseeing]

Oh.
That certainly does explain why we've been -
Yes, under fourteen, certainly.
So, when one reaches the age of majority the task is  p a s s e d  on.
Are the suit and hat still required?

[unloved_nymph]

Not required but, um, fun! I enjoy the hats.

[morphingreality]

It is chaotic.

How much glitter glue have you prepared?

[unloved_nymph]

Chaos, panic, and disorder even; depending on the, um, store.

A lot.

[morphingreality]

An injury would be unpleasant.

That's very specific, Echo.

[unloved_nymph]

Some people think it's, um, worth the risk.

It's a surprise. You'll have to wait to hear about your present.