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[Lee is back in action on a brand new day. In the morning, before performing his usual workouts, he takes some time to prepare curried chicken soup to deliver to Rapunzel, assuming she still has her cold. And afterwards, amongst his jogs around the village and general intense workout routines, he takes some more time to prepare for his and Sora's Christmas plan.

Ever since that talk with Sora, Lee has set a new goal for himself and has started undergoing preparations. He doubts that this "Santa" will show up here in Luceti; so he plots to become Santa. He stops at the library and reads several books to get ideas of what different worlds and cultures think of this man, who must be nothing other than a Hokage-class ninja. Maybe even more powerful... His other stops include the item and clothing shops to collect accessories associated with this holiday, often with not-so-subtle attempts to be covert. He may spend some time people watching for signs of actions both benevolent or dubious. And finally, he spends some time running along the beach to collect as many seashells as he can carry to help Sora make them into what he calls "wayfinders".

But even so, he feels uneasy about this plan. What if there are key parts of Santa's legacy he is missing? How is he supposed to determine the difference between nice and naughty? And what if they want something other than seashells? So he decides to take to the journals, without playing his hand.]

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Rock Lee here! Konoha's Beautiful Green Wild Beast! And I come with good news for this holiday season. I have it on good authority that the one known as "Santa" shall be arriving for the beloved Christmas holiday! And - and I am doing my best to act as his ears, eyes, mouth and every other body part! So, I will accept any intelligence that you have freely. For example, the sleeping schedules of yourselves and others, and who you would classify as "nice" or "naughty", including your own honest assessment of yourself. Finally, what would your ideal Christmas present be? I can communicate all of your wishes to the mighty Santa-sama all in due time!

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Of course he can. Santa-sama is capable of anything. If he can visit every house in multiple worlds in just one night, then he is capable of that feat as well.

Ah - yes! That, precisely!

Good luck!

Well, let's just hope the Malnosso don't try to ruin your fun with a tacky experiment. They're practically the masters of bad timing.

[She grins, but covers her mouth for a quick cough.]

I'm glad, too. I feel like I've missed so much, being inside all the time like this. Even with the journal, it's not the same. And the bakery! I hope it hasn't been too much for Nojiko.

[And he reaches out briefly as she coughs, as expecting her to fall and need to be caught.]

I do not believe that it has been. I may not have had the pleasure of talking to Nojiko-san, yet, but it has seemed orderly whenever I have peeked my head in. But I am sure that the outside world has missed a youth such as yourself as well!

Ah... That would be dire shame. Have you been here for previous Christmases, Riku-kun? Have they disgraced this holiday's good name in the past?

[Aww, isn't that so nice of him! Rapunzel beams as she clears her throat. Happiest sick person ever.]

That's good to hear! She's wonderful. I'm sure everything is just fine. [She sighs.] But I'll be glad when I can go outside as much as I want again. I haven't even gotten to play in the snow yet!

Oh yes, playing in the snow is a most wonderful recreational activity! But that should definitely wait until you are in tip-top shape! What is your favorite method of snow-playing, Rapunzel-san?

So should we meet back there tonight?

Well, actually...when I said I hadn't played in the snow yet, I meant...ever. This will be the first time I'll be able to enjoy the snow outside.

[She was rather looking forward to her first winter, to playing in the snow instead of just watching it fall from her window.]

Rapunzel-san... That is very tragic. Yet it is also a very unique opportunity! I will do all I can to make sure that your enjoyment of this snow is maximized, would you enjoy that?

Yes, Sora-kun! That sounds solid. By then, we should have sufficient materials! And I shall also work on acquiring other gifts that people desire. The journal has been most helpful in determining such things!

And no one's caught on yet that we'll be giving them presents?

Eeh? [Appetite for--oh! Pfft. That's right, different worlds, different currency.] Ah, no, you misunderstand. Berri - it's my world's currency, not actual berries. It's really metal and paper money - just like any other form of payment, the name is just...a bit strange, I suppose, now that I think on it.

As for being naughty or nice... [She smirks, and leans back in her seat, leaning her cheek on her hand.] I've been a little of both, but...isn't that how all people are? Horohorohoro...

Oh... I see! I apologize for my misunderstanding! That is a most unique name for one's currency. Are you against the taste of berries in turn?

Ah - that could be argued, but for the sake of Christmas, one side must be determined. It is the only way to know if one is worthy of a gift!

For the most part... one or two seem to have perhaps caught on, but they are trusted with my secrets.

Aw man, really? Who are they?

He really is amazing, doing all of that for everyone's sake. I wish I could do something back for him, to thank him for everything..

Actually, they usually let us off easy this time of year. Sometimes they'll give us gifts, but knowing how unpredictable they get, who's to say they won't shake things up this year?

You already do. By being nice, you earn Santa-sama's favor! That is all he requires.

Perhaps they also seek Santa-sama's favor...

You know, I could almost buy that. It's not like they're ever genuinely helpful.

Mm, no, I like the taste of most berries...though if I were to eat a million, I think I'd die. [And totally not like the taste of them and not fit into any of her clothes ever. 8|a And Perona sighs after a second - she's got to choose, hm? Well, of course she's going to lie. No one would genuinely say they were naughty.]

I've been nice enough, I think. Deserving of what I want, certainly.

.. Really..? [ headtilt. ] He really doesn't need anything more? But how does Santa live then, doesn't everyone need to get something in return for their work..?

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