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"Enough with the festivities,"  

"Well not to worry! The Christmas season is no longer upon us and you have another year from now before you have to deal the festivities involved again. "

I don’t believe we have but I’m always happy to meet a guilty Bieber singer. I’m Veronica.

Likewise! Which is why it breaks my heart that he's retired so soon. I'm pleased to meet you, Veronica. I'm Samara.

With you-uu, shawty with you. With you-uu, shawty with you. It appears you’ve began to sing my guilty pleasure.

With you under the mistletoe. What a coincidence! It happens to be mine too, and my go-to carolling song for this year. Have we met?

Well that’s always good! You seem a lot happier than you did before. And I’ve been doing good! Just the usually things like decorating, hanging out with my girlfriend, eating copious amounts of food.

Why! I have no idea what you're talking about. I'm always chipper! 'That's what I like to hear. So you're all prepared for Christmas than? Which now, is approximately three days, twenty two hours and twenty eight minutes away? not that I’m keeping track or anything…

 Everyone in this town seems to be..or maybe it’s just me who isn’t really with a big Christmas spirit lately..anyways, do you have all the gifts?

Well, that's understandable given the circumstances.. Any uh.. word from your mother yet, Sof? Well of course! I always get my Christmas shopping done early. As big on the spirit as I am, I don't particularly enjoy Christmas Eve shopping. I tried it once and the whole... being crushed by other shoppers, wasn't.. pleasant. What about you? All ready for Christmas?

That’s probably the most interesting thing I’ve heard today, but glad you’re in a good mood! It’s been awhile since I’ve talked to you Samara!

In that case, I'm pleased to hear that I keep your day interesting. I think it's the Christmas season. The snow, lights and carols have a way of making me particularly cheery. It has been awhile! How have you been during this most wonderful time of the year?

Too much Christmas desserts already?

Perhaps... I've indulged in more than just gingerbread or maybe, I'm just hyped about Christmas.

"If I keep that positive mindset then I’m sure I’ll eventually find the perfect one for me, Mara. So… what about you? How are your Christmas preparations going?"

"It feels like a white Christmas this year, with that in mind, my preparations are well under way. Did you know it's exactly thirteen days, twenty two hours and four minutes until Christmas? Just thought you'd like to know, not that I'm keeping track or anything..."

"That’s a great question! I don’t know… but I think I’ll go with the real tree option since it’ll give it a more homey feeling, right? Or at least.. That’s what I hear."

"The tree farm is always a good place to start. They’ve got all different kinds and sizes at the tree farm! I’m sure you’ll find the perfect one! It's wonderful to see you getting into the Christmas spirit, Caspian."

"W-well, I mean, I have. Just n-not fer a long time. Been always travelin’ and things since I left home and… Y’know. Even then, nothin’ too flashy but always grand. Perks o’ big fam’lies and sorta-kinda havin’ a birthday so close t’ it - comin’ fer cake, stayin’ fer eggnog." He let himself reveal the fond smile that brightened his features. Chuckling at her remark, Nicolai could feel his hand reach for his other’s elbow shyly. "Yeah… Actually, I do regular evenin’ gigs at SeaSky as of recent. If y-ya ever wanna drop by, I mean. I’ll, uh, see if’n there’s somethin’ I can do. Nothin’ like spreadin’ a wee bit o’ cheer, after all."