❆ 1st Present ❆ [public video post] [BACKDATED to September 2]

[saltysanta]

[Have a young man in a monocle and top hat, complete with a sprig of mistletoe decorating the band, (which seems to be nothing but a belt wrapped around it) squinting dubiously into the mirror.]

She said this is some kind of..... magical intelligent telegraph, right.....? You just talk to it?

[It's a little hard to use, even after Fumiko had showed him the basics, but he's working on it--and his uncertainty is quickly covered with an irritated, impatient look.]

Right, then. Anyone who can see this, listen up! I'm looking for a reindeer with a red nose or a tall guy with long silver hair! They--he answers to Rudolph. You can probably get the idiot's attention with candy or cakes, okay? He belongs with me, and he's going to be in big trouble if he's here but hasn't tried to find me yet. You hear me, Rudolph? You'd better have a good explanation, or I'm cutting you off from sweets for a whole week!

.....Now, how do I make it go.....?

[There's a long beat of silence between his message and his realization that he's not sure how to send it. Noël's scowl softens a little in confusion as he starts poking at the mirror with a gloved hand; a few seconds later, the message ends.]

Comments

[powertotearer]

So you deliver presents on top of it, to cheer them up? That's actually really nice.

[saltysanta]

It's not just nice. Miserable children are monster magnets--that's their absolute favorite meal. We can't take care of everyone all the time, but making kids happy and giving them something hopeful to look forward to..... it helps cut down on a lot of fighting and death.

[Yup, Christmas spirit actually helps save lives. Who knew?]

[powertotearer]

Wow, that's even better! I think I like that a lot more than just regular monster fighting. If keeping people happy could protect everyone, that would be great.

[saltysanta]

It would, wouldn't it? Too bad the world doesn't work that say.

[Sorry, you get Cynic Claus, the Santa who's a grouchy pessimist and doesn't really believe in the holiday cheer he's supposed to be spreading.]

[powertotearer]

I know. But even if you can only go as far as your hand will reach, it'll make a difference.

[saltysanta]

I suppose so.