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A Miracles Fanfic by Melody Rating: All ages Word Count: 226 Author's Notes: So I wrote one last Yuletide Treat, but I wasn't quick enough to get it posted to the archive, and uploading is now locked down. Deejay, this story is for you. Enjoy! "I don't know what you're complaining about," Alva said, infuriatingly calm. Paul took a deep breath and counted to ten. "You don't. Really? Not even a small clue?" He tugged at his collar, mentally cursing his ridiculous costume. "The legend of Father Christmas is centuries old and almost universal." His tone was dryly intellectual, but, even so, Paul could swear Alva was laughing at him. "Although traditions vary, almost every culture that celebrates Christmas has some version of the legend - Santa Claus, Saint Nicholas, Kris Kringle. Really, Paul, I'd think you'd leap at the chance to participate in a ritual involving such a wide-spread mythological archetype. It's a golden opportunity, when you think about it." "Plus," Evelyn said. "Think of how happy you'll make all those children!" She was definitely laughing at him. Paul scowled at her. "I just don't see why I have to be the elf." This shade of green was not his color, and the curly toes of his shoes made it really hard to walk. "Because," Alva said. "The Santa suit fit me better." He settled his fake beard into place, picked up the giant sack of presents and slung it over his shoulder. "Shall we be off?" "God bless us, every one," Paul said sourly, and went to get his coat. Comment on this story on LiveJournal Back to The Stories |