tushanshu | Video; In which cold weather is clearly the best!

[Everyone gets to see two familiar faces this time, with a couple of twists. Dick (the elder) is sitting down in the chair, wearing a bright red coat with white trim, a hat of the same color, and of course, a beard to match the whole thing. It’s pulled down, though, so you can see his face. And his wonderful assistant, Zatanna, is standing behind him, dressed up like the most beautiful elf there is. They’re both looking pretty happy about this.]

It’s getting cold out! And what does cold mean? Holiday fun, of course. So I, and my amazing elf assistant here, have decided that Santa Claus needs to come to the turtle. [See what he did there? See it? Okay, good.]

And so it is with pleasure that we let everyone know-- [He gets cut off as Zatanna leans forward, and he looks up at her.]

[The fifteen-year-old elf bends down until she's level with his ear, covering her mouth so she could whisper something secretively to him.]

Really?

[She nods, and offers a playful wink.] Trust me. I know a guy who knows the guy personally.

[Dick looks back at the screen, and his voice drops into a perfect, heavy Russian accent.] Is this better?

[She practically has to bite her tongue to keep from bursting out laughing. Impressive. She should've known.] It'll do.

[Dick grins.] I’d like to invite everyone to come over to the Wood sector, where we have a little holiday party going on.

[He stops, laughing and shaking his head. He has to drop the Russian accent.] Okay, I can’t keep that one up, but I tried! Anyway, we’ve got a small thing going on in a café in the Wood sector, with some cakes and gingerbread-ish things, and some hot drinks. And what would Santa be without his...

[He holds up a huge, red velvet-like bag.] Bag, yes! And it is filled with little odds and ends, so there are presents for all!

[Dick sets the bag down, and pulls the beard back up with a grin.] And to all, a good... day? Yeah, that still works. To all, a good day! Remember, café in the Wood sector, we’ll be here awhile!

[ooc: Action is absolutely welcome.]

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You should see the boots.

He really went all out.

He do it on his own, or did you help him out? [Vanessa grins.] You look really cute too, by the way. [Her voice lowers into a mock whisper.] Better than him, but that'll be our secret.

It was a joint effort. He came up with the Santa idea, and we both went from there.

[A grin, as she glanced back towards the older Dick. It wasn't much of a surprise that they got along so well. If anything, she was thankful for it. To know that, come what may, any Dick Grayson she met from any world would be similar enough for their personalities to just...click.]

[Even if there was a rather noticeable age gap this time.]

Oh, please don't tell him that. You don't want to see him pout. It's unbearable.

It's a good idea, especially for the people who are from Earth and celebrate Christmas. [Although then they're leaving other people out, and that's not good either.]

That's why it'll be our secret.

Yeah, we figured there were enough people between our two groups of friends alone that it would be worth the effort.

And, of course, if anybody else wanted to get in on the celebration too, the more then merrier.

There you go. Sounds like the right time for a perfect idea. We could use a little bit more cheerfulness and optimism around this place, all things considered.

No kidding.

I'm pretty sure our Lord and Master Emperor has never smiled a day in her life. It's a wonder she doesn't have more wrinkles from all that frowning she does everytime we catch a glimpse of her.

[There's a snort.] She's smiled before. I've seen her do it. But she could definitely stand to do it more often.

I'm not sure if I'd be more relieved or worried if that day ever came.

Well, if it helps any, I'm kind of an expert in helping to save the world from ending, if it ever comes down to that.

Impressive. I think.

Although...I have to ask: how many times does it have to happen before you become a certified expert?

Just once, let's be real here.

In that case, you can be on Emperor smiling duty and warn us if the next apocalypse is coming.

[Vanessa snorts.] I'll honor my duty as if it's sacred.

[With a grin, she gives a playful mock salute.]

I have faith in you.

Meanwhile...party? [Priorities!]

I guess I could make an appearance.

Great.

I guarantee there's a 90 percent chance you won't regret it.

Those are some good odds. I guess I have no choice now.

Not really, no.

See you in a bit.

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