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Post by The Master of the World on Dec 9, 2019 3:07:25 GMT -4
She was surprised to see it empty. "Yeah...it's been more than a couple." Missy said.
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Post by observer on Dec 9, 2019 3:09:12 GMT -4
"B-but how is that UURRRPP!" Minda said, covering her mouth in surprise. She hesitantly looked down toward her belly.
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Post by The Master of the World on Dec 9, 2019 3:10:22 GMT -4
"Oh." she said seeing it distended. "Told ya." Missy said as Santa and Mrs. Claus returned.
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Post by observer on Dec 9, 2019 3:13:46 GMT -4
"Sorry for the wait girls...Oh, do you need a refill on cookies?" Mrs. Claus asked as Minda poked her belly some.
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Post by The Master of the World on Dec 9, 2019 3:15:36 GMT -4
"Yes please." Minda said surprised as she had asked for more. "Now...I can tell why you two are here." Santa said. "We came to talk you out of retiring or at least know why." Missy said.
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Post by observer on Dec 9, 2019 3:18:40 GMT -4
"There is no talking me out of it. I've been feeling more and more sore the last few years. I'm not as young as I used to be, so it's time to retire and enjoy my remaining years with my family." He said as he sat down. "But Christmas is so close...You can't retire so close to Christmas." Minda said as Mrs. Claus returned with more cookies.
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Post by The Master of the World on Dec 9, 2019 3:19:48 GMT -4
"She's right. Aside from Holly, there's no one to take the job after you go." Missy said.
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Post by observer on Dec 9, 2019 3:21:40 GMT -4
"And Holly might enjoy the holiday now, but in time all the work will take its toll. I don't want that for her." Santa said, taking a cookie as Minda started munching on two.
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Post by The Master of the World on Dec 9, 2019 3:22:52 GMT -4
"But you can't quit being Santa. I mean, who would even replace you?" Missy asked.
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Post by observer on Dec 9, 2019 3:25:40 GMT -4
"No one I'm sure. There aren't many in the world who care more about others this time of year. They care more for themselves." He said before finishing off the cookie. "But what about the time people spend with their families this time of year?" Minda asked, reaching for another cookie.
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Post by The Master of the World on Dec 9, 2019 3:26:47 GMT -4
"She's right. There's also the kids who still believe in you. Can you really disappoint them like that?" Missy asked.
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Post by observer on Dec 9, 2019 3:28:33 GMT -4
"The world has been trying to make them think I'm not real for years. Should I really give up my own family time for only a few children on the ever shrinking nice list?" He asked. "Would either of you give that up?"
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Post by The Master of the World on Dec 9, 2019 3:29:14 GMT -4
"No." they both said feeling a little guilty.
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Post by observer on Dec 9, 2019 3:31:04 GMT -4
"Then I rest my case." He said, taking the last cookie before Minda could snatch it.
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Post by The Master of the World on Dec 9, 2019 3:32:04 GMT -4
"Oh, this is worse than I thought." Missy said as she and Minda were talking to themselves in the workshop. "He's really given up on people."
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