20 (Mickey Steps Out)

[her_mouse_jesty]

[Out and about at the PokeMart, Minnie turns on the video. You may or may not notice her cheek is slightly bruised - because she can't go a month without bodily harm Shadow was a meanie and pushed her hard. But she's bright and cheery!]

Hello everyone! I hope you're all having a pleasant day. My new friend Ahiru reminded me how fast time flies... next month is Christmas!

For those who don't know, Christmas is a wonderful holiday celebrated in many worlds... People come together to cherish their friends and families, exchanging gifts. And for all the little boys and girls, if they've been good, Santa Claus will leave them a present! And we all play in the snow, and sing carols, and kissing under the mistletoe, and it's all so much fun! It takes place on December 25th, so please keep that date in mind.

With that... Is there anything in particular you want for Christmas? There are so many great people here, and I want to try and get a gift to all of my loved ones!

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[dragonspeak]

I'm sorry.

[Squirms at making Minnie look so unhappy] Maybe...we could talk to him next time. Try again.

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[her-mouse-jesty.livejournal.com]

Thank you, Merlin.

... If only he could meet good humans like you, then maybe he'd understand.

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[dragonspeak]

[He shifts again, looking down at the floor for a moment]

Erm. So that holiday you were talking about. How long do we have until then?

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[her-mouse-jesty.livejournal.com]

[Cheers up!]

Exactly one month from now. That gives me plenty of time to prepare what I'll give you.

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[dragonspeak]

Let's see...it's in December. It's a winter festival--sorry, holiday--isn't it? Why would you need to prepare anything for me?

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[her-mouse-jesty.livejournal.com]

It's tradition to give a present to your friends and family for the holiday.

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[dragonspeak]

Oh! [Now he's interested] You said it's called...Christmas?

What sort of gifts would you give to friends?

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[her-mouse-jesty.livejournal.com]

Why, anything you know they'd like.

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[dragonspeak]

[Hrmmm making a list now.......]

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[dragonspeak]

What would you like, Minnie?

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[her-mouse-jesty.livejournal.com]

[giggle giggle~]

Let me see... How about mittens or gloves for my hands? It's bound to get chilly here.

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[dragonspeak]

I can do that. [He looks pleased at the thought] Now I have to figure out what everyone else would like.

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[her-mouse-jesty.livejournal.com]

Remember, it's the thought that counts.

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[dragonspeak]

I'll keep that in mind. [A soft laugh] It's incredible to think I've made so many friends in the month I've been here.

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[her-mouse-jesty.livejournal.com]

I'm not surprised, you're such a kind person.

... You know, one of my friends suggested something...

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[dragonspeak]

[A wide smile grows on his lips at the compliment] Thank you, Minnie. It appears I have nothing on you, though.

Hmm? [His curiosity, it grows quickly] What is it?

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[her-mouse-jesty.livejournal.com]

... Perhaps we could have a Christmas party... Although, would it be too soon, since the festival?

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[dragonspeak]

The party would be in a month, wouldn't it? I think everyone would appreciate it. [He perks] This time I'll be around to help with the planning.

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[her-mouse-jesty.livejournal.com]

[eee!]

Oh, would you really, Merlin? That would be wonderful!

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[dragonspeak]

Of course! I'd love to be involved. [The excitement's starting to catch] What do you need me to do?

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[her-mouse-jesty.livejournal.com]

We'll have to decide on a place to hold it... and once we have, then we can decorate it.

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[dragonspeak]

I've never heard of Christmas, but we have a winter festival back home called Yule. I wonder if I could make some similar decorations...

[Pause] What city do you think would be a good place, Minnie? You've been around longer than I have.

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[her-mouse-jesty.livejournal.com]

We could celebrate both! Christmas and Yule! The best of both worlds.

The biggest city I've seen so far is Goldenrod... I'll have to talk to my group and see what our travel plans are.

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[dragonspeak]

That sounds wonderful.

I'm not sure how long Arthur and I plan on staying in Violet. [Thoughtful silence] Should we ask everyone else which city they would prefer?

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[her-mouse-jesty.livejournal.com]

Sounds like a plan~!