To All Heroes of Light

[pole_position]

Hello again!

It's December, and Santa Pyrrha is waiting for all of your letters.  I've worked on mastering the Job since last year, so on Christmas Day I can bring you each one present from your worlds.  After the past month of facing our Shadows, I'm sure we could all use something to smile about this holiday season.  I don't know exactly how the magic works, but I do know that I can't make it happen unless I receive a letter for Santa with a holiday wish written on it.  There are a few weeks left, so start thinking about what you'd like and I'll do my best.  And be sure to watch the sky on Christmas Eve for a sleigh pulled by a red chocobo.  That's how you'll know Santa Pyrrha is on her way!

Merry Christmas, everyone!

((OOC: Per the mods, these regains don't have to be asked for via the usual channels - as long as your character writes Pyrrha a letter, what they ask for will show up on Christmas.  It can't be anything larger than a standard suit of Magitek Armor, anything magical will show up de-powered, and small animals are fair game.  Apart from that, go wild.))

Comments

[pot_head]

Well thank you kindly. Problem is, I can't decide what it is I want. Don't suppose you got any suggestions?

- Donnel

[pole_position]

Is there anything from home that you miss having?

-Pyrrha

[pot_head]

Not really. Never been much of a material person. People have always been more important than possessions.

[... although that does make him think.]

Actually, now I might've gotten an idea. Might sound kinda silly, though.

- Donnel

[pole_position]

I'm sure it's not silly at all. If it's something you want, it's okay.

-Pyrrha

[pot_head]

Well, you see, back home, I carried around this little stone. My Pa thought it might be special or magical, but it wasn't. It was just nice looking and colorful. But it's all I got of him, but it didn't come with me when I landed here. If it ain't too much trouble, could I have that?

- Donnel.

[pole_position]

A memory of your father... of course. I'd be happy to help.

-Pyrrha

[pot_head]

Thanks a whole bunch!

I know this might be your job and whatnot, but if there's ever anything I can do pay you back, you just say the word.

- Donnel.

[pole_position]

If I think of something, I'll be sure to let you know. Right now, though, just helping people is plenty for me.

-Pyrrha

[pot_head]

You just keep me in mind! I may not look like much, but you can always count on Donny to get the job done.

- Donnel.

[pole_position]

I know. You remind me of Jaune that way.

-Pyrrha

[pot_head]

Jaune? Pal of yours?

- Donnel.

[pole_position]

[This response takes a little while to come back.]

A... very important friend. Yes. He's been living in our house since last month. I'm not surprised you haven't met yet, though, with as busy as things have been.

-Pyrrha

[pot_head]

I'll be sure to introduce myself real soon! I admit, I haven't been home to socialize much. Been training every single day, I don't wanna fall behind and disappoint anybody.

- Donnel.

[pole_position]

I'm sure you'll both get along.

-Pyrrha

[free_spirited_wind]

Santa-

Can you bring me my best friend for Christmas? I really miss him.

-Bartz

[pole_position]

Bartz,

I'm afraid bringing people here is beyond the ability of the Santa Claus job.

-Pyrrha

[free_spirited_wind]

Pyrrha-

Aw, that's too bad. I really wanted to introduce him to Boko jr. But don't worry about it.

Hey, do you think you could get me one of his feathers? As a memento?

-Bartz

[pole_position]

Bartz,

Did you say feathers?

-Pyrrha

[free_spirited_wind]

Pyrrha-

Sure did! Don't worry about it, he drops those things all over the place. No way he'll miss one.

-Bartz

[pole_position]

Bartz,

Is your friend a bird?

-Pyrrha

[free_spirited_wind]

Pyrrha-

Yeah! He's a chocobo! How'd you guess?

-Bartz

[pole_position]

Bartz,

Just lucky, I suppose. But that changes things. I should be able to manage bringing a chocobo here.

-Pyrrha

[free_spirited_wind]

Pyrrha-

Really?

-Bartz

[pole_position]

Bartz,

Yes!

-Pyrrha

[free_spirited_wind]

Pyrrha-

Oh! That's great!

-Bartz

[pole_position]

Bartz,

So what's his name? I'll probably need to know that for it to work right.

-Pyrrha

[free_spirited_wind]

Pyrrha-

Boko! Man, it'll be really great to see him again. Thanks!

-Bartz

[mindofathief]

Dear Pyrrha,

Thanks for this letter. There's some stuff I've wanted to get from home, but if I had to talk to Cid and Biggs, I'd rather ask for a new Job.

There's this Thief Tool that's helped me out more times than I can count, the Siren Beetle. It's pretty loud if you don't handle it right.

Will that be alright?

Regards,

Duster

[pole_position]

Duster,

I understand completely. That's why I thought this would be a good idea.

Can you tell me a little more about the beetle? I want to make sure I get this right.

-Pyrrha

[mindofathief]

Dear Pyrrha,

It's a bit big, but it fits into the palm of my hand and kind of purple. It looks like any other beetle, but when you bother it, it makes this annoying high-pitched sound. It also just looks really important. Does that make sense?

[Weird video game logic.]

Regards,

Duster

[pole_position]

Duster,

I'm not entirely sure what you mean, but that should be enough for me to get the right one.

-Pyrrha

[umslay]

Pyrrha:

I'd like a blueprint of one of my smaller airships from home, please. I'll have to rewire it so that it runs on crystal energy instead of Lums, but it's made from metal and would be useful if another invasion occurred.

-Ales

[pole_position]

Ales,

Yes, that shouldn't be a problem. It'll be good to have more transportation options available.

-Pyrrha

[theendiswherewestartfrom]

Dear Santa:

On the grand scale of things, I have been really good this year. I mean really good. No dead aliens, no broken hearts, and only minimal sleeping around. Ask any other Santa, this has been a banner year for me. I am on Doctor-levels of good behavior.

One of the things that could possibly save a lot of lives, maybe even give us access to Narayana herself, is the Interdimensional Rift Manipulator. But it's not working yet. And I've already tapped out all Crystalis' technology, and anybody on this planet who knows about interdimensional travel. What I really need is another set of eyes. Preferably somebody smarter than me.

So can you please bring my friend K9? He'll be a big help, and besides, I might actually get an excited smile out of Chiaki when I tell her we got a robot dog for Christmas.

[pole_position]

Jack,

Oh my... you certainly do live a colorful life!

[She didn't need to know all of that stuff, Jack. But she's too polite to say so.]

But I should be able to bring K9 here.

-Pyrrha

[unyieldingspirit]

Pyrrha,

That seems exactly like you, I think. I'll certainly be watching.

Is there something I could do for you in turn? I could make something, at least.

- K'pandolu

[pole_position]

K'pandolu,

Well, I've heard the customary offering for Santa is milk and cookies.

-Pyrrha

[unyieldingspirit]

Pyrrha,

That sounds simple enough! Are there any you'd prefer?

- K'pandolu

[pole_position]

K'pandolu,

Anything is fine. Beggars can't be choosers, right?

-Pyrrha

[unyieldingspirit]

Pyrrha,

But- you're not begging. I want to make some that you'll like. But if you'd rather not say, I can make you a mixed bag.

- K'pandolu

[pole_position]

K'pandolu,

I suppose you're right. You'll have to forgive me - I've never been good at asking for things. Would oatmeal raisin be all right?

-Pyrrha

[unyieldingspirit]

Pyrrha,

I do. [it seems like a strange thing to her- there's plenty of people without much trouble asking her for things- but she's got an answer now, so she's satisfied.] Of course! I'll be making ginger cookies, too- would you like any of those?

- K'pandolu

[pole_position]

K'pandolu,

Ginger sounds good too. It'll be nice to have a variety.

-Pyrrha

[arcward]

Dear Pyrrha,

I know that this letter is late and that I'm probably the last person you want to hear from today of all days, but besides the obvious go-back-home wish, there's really only one thing that I can think of that I want, and you're the only one who can give it to me.

I miss you, Pyrrha. I miss having my best friend around. Things have been weird between us ever since... well, you know. So for Christmas I want that to stop. I want us to talk again, to joke around. You make me a better person, Pyrrha, and without you, here doesn't really feel real. I know it won't be easy, but can we at least try to talk again?

Jaune

[pole_position]

[It takes a while for the response to come back. Pyrrha's busy delivering gifts all night, after all, and on top of that she's not entirely sure what she wants to say. But she knows she can't avoid Jaune forever, and that they need to talk this out.]

Jaune,

I miss you too. I'm sorry I've been so distant. I'll be downstairs soon.

-Pyrrha

[Not as personable as she'd hoped, but she's still afraid of what's going to come of this conversation. But just as she said, after her Christmas rounds are over, she's sitting on the couch in the downstairs living room waiting for him. Her Santa outfit is hanging on the coat rack in the corner, and she's down to a tank top and shorts - it may be cold outside, but that costume gets hot.]