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!

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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.

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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?

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[crackpotcrocker]

...Sandy Claws?!

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

[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...]

[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]

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

[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!

[quickattackjack]

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

[quickattackjack]

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

[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.]}

[quickattackjack]

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

[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.

[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!

[quickattackjack]

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

[quickattackjack]

That's right! _{[He laughs at himself. How could he forget that?]} You know, I wonder if this place has its own Sandy Claws?

[captainash]

It might even be cheaper, depending on the local fuel prices and which Pokémon you usually ride. My Tauros could outeat a Snorlax, after a good run.

[quickattackjack]

That's impressive! Sounds like you've got a real monster on your hands! Still, I don't think it could compare to flying.

[captainash]

True, flying might be even better than a motorbike. ...In that case, I guess I'd wish for my mobile suit instead, even if that's definitely asking for two much.

[loveisanopendoor]

So there's more than one Santa? ...Huh, I had never thought of that before! But it might make sense if he split the job up between different people. I bet even with magic, he must get really tired going down everyone's chimneys. Especially if people want really heavy things!

[peach_boy]

Maybe we could make one ourselves!

[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]

Mobile suit?

_{[Yes, tell Jack about GIANT ROBOTS.]}

[quickattackjack]

It's possible! I've learned a lot of impossible things in the four years I've been here.

[quickattackjack]

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