Acension city

[The Magic Otter]

Mag quickly stood up. "Oh, sorry Ray." She picked him up, sat down and put him on her lap. "She might give you more presents at Christmas!"

[Rayleonarde]

Ray coughed, and rubbed his face.

[Aconitum]

The twins raised their brows. "What's that?"

[Rayleonarde]

Ray coughed. "For some families, it's a time to get together, and celebrate the birth of an important figure in Christianity. For others? It's a time to share gifts, and make merry." He rubbed his nose.

[Aconitum]

The twins groan and stopped what they were doing. "That's doesn't sound fun."

[Rayleonarde]

Ray shrugged. "Don't knock it 'til you try it."

[Aconitum]

"And making marry? Isn't that what you and mommy do all the time?" Juka stuck out her tongue to express her disgust.

[Rayleonarde]

Ray's brow furrowed. "No. Making merry is just being happy. W-With the others around you."

[Aconitum]

Con shuddered. "Still sounds gross." Juka took the last paper and ripped it to shreds.

[The Magic Otter]

Mag sighed. "I feel like a third wheel in this conversation..."

[Rayleonarde]

Ray hopped down from Mag's lap. "Then explain to them." He walked out towards the exit of the apartment.

[Aconitum]

Juka hopped up and followed Ray. Con sat there and stared at Mag.

[Rayleonarde]

Ray walked outside, and smiled at Juka. "Gonna follow your old man?"

[Aconitum]

Juka smiled and nodded eagerly.

[The Magic Otter]

Mag smiled and leaned in close to Con. "Listen... I'll be honest, you don't need to spread any cheer... That's just what aids you in getting presents, the basis of it is: 'I give you a present and you give me a present'." She smiled and sighed. "Umm... Could you be honest with me?"