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]

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.]

[badlucklady]

Time passes through the hourglass... Until the most magical day of the year arrives: Christmas Eve. A snowy December 24th passes wistfully until the golden sunset glow heralds a special evening.

A bountiful mound of cheerfully wrapped gifts sits beneath the shining Christmas tree. Among the ancient decorations - most of which are handmade - are a few bats in bowties. Warren has made a crackling fire in the fireplace and more than one tray of edible goodies are laid out. Sweet drinks await the touch of Bandou's lips almost as eagerly as Warren himself.

[pettymuch]

And thus, Bandou stands in the center of it all, glass of presumably alcoholic eggnog in hand as he eyes the dated decor surrounding him.

"I didn't think vampires would get this festive over Christmas."

Though, he wouldn't put it past Warren to get overly enthusiastic about their holiday date and go tossing gaudy inflatable lawn ornaments around. But these late night, craft night decorations look like they've been collecting dust in an attic for centuries.