naughty or nice?

[oneholysock]

naughty or nice?

He's making a list
And checking it twice
Gonna find out who's naughty and nice

• well? how did your muse behave this year? are they going to get everything on their wishlist, coal in their stocking, or eaten by Krampus?
• holiday magic is in play, no lying
• no blank top levels

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[pettymuch]

[ Just let him die of embarrassment already. ]

You're not wearing it either!

[badlucklady]

[You're not getting away from this clown that easily.]

Are you sure? My legs are very fetching, if I do say so myself.

[pettymuch]

That's it, now you are getting a pair of chopsticks!

[badlucklady]

Ah yes, the most challenging option.




I mean, where would you find a pair large enough to pick my snack? [Gesturing at him~]

[pettymuch]

You already have a pair for that.

[ Gesturing right back at those fetching legs of Warren's. ]

[badlucklady]

[The look on his face. Good one, kid.]

Weren't we discussing your Christmas gifts for me? If that's so, you'll have to wrap them. We're back at stockings!

[pettymuch]

Go buy your own stockings if you want them so bad. I'm getting you something else.

[badlucklady]

Ah, what could it be... If you've chosen entertainment, I've already finished Dark Souls II.

[pettymuch]

...why are we not gaming together?!

[ A more important question than Xmas gift guessing. ]

[badlucklady]

[🤷]

You never asked?

[pettymuch]

I didn't know you were a gamer! Okay, I changed my mind on what you're gift's gonna be, then.

[badlucklady]

No, I refuse to accept. Telling me now ruins the surprise!

[pettymuch]

You still don't know what it is. Maybe I'm trying to trick you into thinking you know so you're extra surprised!

[badlucklady]

[reverse psychology... (jurassic park voice) clever girl]

That's too much, have mercy on me! You've cursed me to toss and turn all day in consternation!

[pettymuch]

Achievement unlocked!

[badlucklady]

Victory Achieved...

[mutter, mutter.]

In recognition of your heroic deeds, you may choose which game we play on Christmas Eve.

[pettymuch]

Awesome!

[ He looks like he's mentally scrolling through his entire Steam library. ]

What else can I cross off the list besides Dark Souls II?

[badlucklady]

[Warren shoo's the question away while halfway through patting down his ruffled hair. Will his PS5 controller soon have Bandou's prints all over her??]

Anything goes, really. It would be a shame not to play whatever you like only because Aimi and I have done so already.

[Look at the glimmering spark of excitement behind those glasses. Papa can't deny his babygirl anything!! Except...]

I'll warn you, our competitive spirit is brutality itself.

[pettymuch]

Then we're playing something co-op.

[ Look he's being smart and opting against a game that will put him in a bad mood when Warren inevitably kicks his ass at it. ]

[badlucklady]

There's an idea.

[Yeah, now that Bandou brings it up? That's a great solution. No need to hold back on his superior reflexes just to spare Bandou's feelings. Warren seem perkier now; if he can quell his urge to be competitive they'll be right as rain.]

Very well, that sounds fun. A few drinks, a night watching the snow - and our enemies - fall!

[pettymuch]

Nerdy and romantic!

[Warren's found another one of Bandou's sweet spots!]

[badlucklady]

[Amused:]

Yes, you are.

[Warren swoops in a cheek kiss. A simple reminder that Bandou is appreciated beyond what words can convey for being exactly the way he is, nerdy to the core and willing to entertain Warren's penchant for flattering gestures and time alone. A little muah goes a long way!]

[pettymuch]

Damn it. How do you still get me fluttered after everything we've done??

[badlucklady]

Skill. [A theatrical wink!] And an obscene amount of practice. Wait until you see me crush it in Elden Ring; then you'll really be turned on.

[pettymuch]

Shut up...

[He can't argue it because it's absolutely fucking true.]