[She sounds very cheery. She's humming -- it actually doesn't sound bad.]
Dunno who's ass you kicked for this, but thanks a lot "Santa," or whoever the hell you are, you crazy fat bastard. He's fat, right? Remember onna you sayin' that.

Nice swag.

To whichever one of my secret admirers got me this coat, thanks for that too, honey.

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Hey guys. Saica here and taking her sweet time to introduce her second character, Jaime Reyes from DC Comics. 8D What's there to know about Jaime? Basically... he's sorta-kinda got alien technology permanently wielded to his spine. And he's the only one who can hear it talk to him. (So if you think he's gone loco, it's okay - he's gotten that reaction before.)

His alien tech's gone dormant in Rive, so he won't be superheroing for quite a while, but he'll prolly be back in action soon. I can't think of anything else to say, other than he really doesn't know anyone else from the DC club (I mean, he knows Tim/Robin, but... he's sorta-kinda a lot older here than in Rive).

... Intro was a little longer than I expected, but Jaime's a pretty cool guy and I hope he'll be an interesting addition to Rive. ♥ Sorry it took me so long to get him in Rive!

It looks like some of us received gifts from our worlds. I wonder if it was our nearest and dearest who had them sent somehow. That is, if they're even aware of us being here.

Anyway, it's a wonderful thing to see people making the most of being on this island. Missing home doesn't bite as much when you're in good company.

Tifa, Sachiko: I really appreciate these. Much thanks. And to everyone else a Merry Christmas!

This Christmas was great! Thank you to everyone who came to the party.

And those presents falling from the sky are amazing! I received Commoners Coffee! Sachiko, have you ever had it? I think you would enjoy it. It's one of those things that are so simple, you enjoy it.

Oh, and Haruhi, did I show you? Kuma chan came to Rivelata! I bet he's been lonely without me... Did you get anything, Haruhi?

[ooc: In case you were wondering, this is Kuma chan. (Bbeh!Tamaki not included)
And pretend this was posted earlier in the day.]

I'm like, a day late, but here's what my muses got for those special people in their lives...

( Have yourself a merry little Christmas... )

Just a heads up, I am flying out to glorious Pennsylvania in the wee hours of the morning, and staying with a friend for a week. Delicious American New Year's things are afoot. I will be taking a laptop with me, so I should have internet access, but I probably won't be on as often since I'll be all ~*doing stuff*~ with my friend. So, I'm calling a semi-hiatus for the week.

I'm so late...

( Click here to meet Santa. )

Much thanks for the lovely gifts and well-wishes from--

(Guzzling hag dog.)

[Sigh.]

Friends and family alike. This truly was a magical season, and continues to be--

(Kissin' up, kissin' up; yer such a useless waste of space.)

...And I thank everyone for maki--

(Flame-haired pufferwitch!)

[Another sigh. Lily's clearly agitated.]

I'm not sure this Jarvey was the best--

(Quit yer whinging!)

(Quacker!)

(Toadstool!)

(Slimy twittering badgerbird!)

(Powder!)

(Strawberry, strawberry, strawberry tart!)

(YE SISSY!)

That is enough out of you, you pesky, sooty fleabag!

(TWIT!)

That was a lovely holiday. Really, I always loved Yuletime, not just for the presents. Having everyone together and enjoying themselves... it's a wonderful thing. We shouldn't need the holidays as an excuse to do so.

Edward, I was wondering if I might meet with you sometime this week? "Santa" left me a rather interesting gift, and I was wondering if you might be able to replicate it?

Santa really does exist, huh? Even though it's pretty useless here, but.. I'm glad. It reminds me that home still exists..

What did everyone else get?

( Oh ho ho )

Okay I... think I got everyone, although if you think there is someone I missed do tell me and I will get right on that. I am fairly confident I am neglecting some CR here but oh god it's almost 2am |D

( Ninja and masked man can has them too? )

Happy holidays, Rive!

[a muffled and distant-sounding thump is recorded, and Utena's "ow!"] Geez, where did these boxes come from...

...Santa? Cloud was right!

[The noise of tearing paper. An irritated, short mutter: "Roses."]

Huh? Where'd these clothes come from? They even look like they fit. [and a delighted laugh:] Say, this teddy bear thing is kind of cute!

[mumbled, to herself:] If Christmas just went by...it's almost my birthday, soon.

[Two rose petals, one white and one pink, press against the page.]

[ooc: Utena's gifts were packed in rose petals. She's totally pleased, let me tell you. :|]

SANTA BABY, DARLING, SWEETHEART, THANKS

[there's a gunshot and the excited barking of what sounds to be a kind of big dog -- yes, she's being a dick and showing her new crap off via the journal]

And I got this bitchin' dog necklace so I guess the fat man of wonder is hinting something at me. This stupid ass dog's pretty fucking badass though when he's not being a total pussy, maybe it's not so bad to keep him around for shits and giggles and all the love I can squeeze out of his little canine heart. Woof bark yeah!

[she is purposely keeping the journal going as she puts the collar on now]

Oh god Metalhead you big slobbering meatloaf you're the most precious fucking monster puppy I've ever laid eyes on!

-- hey anyone else around here got a dog? Shit I can make playdates for this loser and let him roll all over the place and chew up slippers that aren't mine, this is going to be bloody awesome.

Santa finds his way everywhere, doesn't he...
Thanks, I guess, even though you're probably back in Christmas Town by now.

And I... er, well...
Merry Christmas and all that. To everyone, I mean... I think.

...

[ooc: pretend this was posted yesterday lmao]

YOU ARE ALL POSTING THIS TO THE CRACK COMM AND I DON'T CARE I AM A SPECIAL SNOWFLAKE AND THIS IS GOING HERE DEAL WITH IT DUDERS.

( Gift Bandwagon. )

If I forgot someone, let me know. :) I have a feeling I did, but fff. ;-;