62 days till Halloween [Video]

[quickattackjack]

_{[It's early. It's way, way too early, but here's Jack outside in the dawn fog, perched precariously on a ladder and stringing up lights along the eaves of his mansion. The Halloween decorations haven't even been taken down. Why would they be? Of course he's going to address the network!]}

Jingle bells! Silver bells!... Bells bells bells! Aha-hah! I can't believe it, it's already here!

_{[At least he didn't do this on November first, right?]}

I hope you've all been good! I know I have! What are you hoping to get this year from old Sandy Claws?

_{[His joyful yammering is cut off for a moment as his ladder wobbles and he pinwheels his arms (gear in-hand) to catch his balance. Somewhere off-screen it's possible to hear a Yamask having a poke'breakdown.]}

That was a close one...I think. I think this year I'd like...a quiet holiday. And maybe hiking boots.

Comments

[peach_boy]

Yes, yes, yeeeees! Just 24 days until Christmas! I'm so excited, I can't wait!

[quickattackjack]

I know, it's fantastic! I wish we had a count down clock here like back home!

[peach_boy]

Maybe we could make one ourselves!

[quickattackjack]

...THAT IS A FANTASTIC IDEA. I've never built anything like that, but it can't be too difficult, can it?

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[captainash]

Is it cheating if I say I'd like to get a trip home? But I'd be happy with a motorbike, too.

[quickattackjack]

It may be, a bit. I think nearly everyone would wish for that--but a motorcycle sounds exciting! I've never ridden one, but I have driven a snowmobial!

[captainash]

Hey, at least it would make figuring out everyone's gift easy. My riding and driving years didn't involve a lot of snow, but I wouldn't mind trying it out if it meant we could finally buy or use vehicles, instead of riding Pokémon everywhere.

[quickattackjack]

It might be a little faster...especially for those who don't have badges.

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[corporal]

[ Curiously, after a few seconds of just... watching Jack move around and wondering if he's about to really lose his footing. Damn. Makin' him nervous, man. ]

What's almost here?

[quickattackjack]

Why--Christmas! Only the second best holiday out of the entire year!

[corporal]

[ oh no. i'm sorry jack. i'm sure you've answered this question way too many times before... ]

[ Levi narrows his eyes a bit with consideration. ]

What is Christmas? Is that a holiday from this world?

[quickattackjack]

It's a holiday in several worlds from what Iv'e gathered! They celebrate it here but I've met plenty of people who didn't have it at home.

Everyone gets together during the winter and enjoys one another's company and exchanges gifts! There's singing and eggnog and lights and you have to have a Christmas tree if you want to do it right!

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[crackpotcrocker]

...Sandy Claws?!

[Excuse while someone takes that name quite literally in their mental visual.]

[quickattackjack]

Oh, you know! Sandy Claws! Red suit, beard, black boots!

[crackpotcrocker]

OH! You mean Santa Claus!

Mmmm. Interesting, haven't heard him being called that before - but that's besides the point!


To answer your question - A new tie or some science equipment of my very own.

What about you?

[quickattackjack]

Good boots! I want to do some traveling this spring!

[loveisanopendoor]

Sandy Claws...? ...Oh, you mean Santa! Is he really coming, for real? I haven't gotten gifts from him in a pretty long time...

[She used to get them every year; he always used to know exactly what she wanted (of course, beforehand she would always sit by the door and tell Elsa what she really wanted to get from him), but after her parents passed away, he stopped coming...]

[quickattackjack]

Hello here! And I assure you he'll make a visit--he has for years! Not that anyone has spotted him, but that puppy I received a few years ago didn't just appear out of thin air!

_{[Except it did. But shh.]}

[loveisanopendoor]

Well, you're not supposed to see him, silly! Clearly he's magic, I mean, how else does he get to all of those houses in one night and know what you want every year? But still, that's really nice that he even manages to come all the way here!

[stitchedupbodyguard]

Sandy... claws?

[She 'hmms' and 'haas' for a moment before it finally hits her.]

O-oh. You mean Santa, I guess. I don't know what to expect, really.

[quickattackjack]

That's right! And there's nothing wrong with that. Surprises are fun too.

[stitchedupbodyguard]

I guess...

[We're not talking about the same kind of surprises, right?

....Right?]

So, uh, what happens around here when it's Christmas anyways? I'm still kind of new here...

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[awesmazings]

Oh boy...you know what's funny? I actually don't remember when the last time I celebrated Christmas was!

[For some reason, he knows what Christmas is in the most basic sense, but...well, it doesn't seem to be all that popular of a thing in Miseryville for some reason. Can't imagine why.]

Though if it keeps snowing like this, I'm gonna have to get a thicker jacket.

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Do you need any help with that, by the way? I can run over in a sec if you need me to!

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[quickattackjack]

_{[Jack beams at his gear, taking a break in nailing up the lights. His Yamask really wishes that he wouldn't just...HANG OUT on the top of a ladder though.]}

Well you're in for a treat, I'll tell you that right now! Johto doesn't do anything quietly!

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[awesmazings]

[Jimmy is quick to mirror Jack's big grin, leaning in a bit closer to the Gear's screen.]

Aw man, I can't wait! I dunno what I'm gonna do yet, but whatever it is, it'll be awesmazing for sure!