IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR-

[makingalist]

Oh, is it that time again? I do so lose track this time of year when it's hustle and bustle all over! This is really starting to become quite the tradition, isn't it? Not that I mind in the slightest, HO-HO-HO!

Well then, I'm sure there's a fair share of people around awaiting my arrival once again. I wonder if I'll finally get them to line up orderly this year...

[Uh-]

No, no, no... I know, I know, I know. Not a chance!

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[toogreatforpants]

Wait a moment...

You're supposed to represent me?!

Hah! your likeness isn't exactly what I had pictured, my festive friend.

[makingalist]

Oh, no-no-no! You've quite misunderstood young man!

[Yeah, he'll call a guy from the BC era young man, what're you gonna do about it?]

Really now, now's the season to be thinking of others, not making everything about yourself.

[Though he's grinning about it. Funny stuff.]

[madman_in_abox]

[You can't be serious. Santa?]

You're not a robot this time, are you?

[makingalist]

Hold on! I'll check!

[He pats at his big ol' belly which jiggles, as is customary, like a bowl full of jelly.]

No, I'm quite sure I'm not a robot, but you don't have to take my word for it!

[thebiographer]

[Because Paige needs happy times, dammit. Having your boyfriend spend two months in prison before you even get to your second date and then having to go to a funeral wears on a girl.]

...oh my god I must finally be seeing things.

[makingalist]

I should hope so! Even I can't cure blindness.

[Dad jokes. Santa makes them.]

[huffnpuffs]

[ Ah... Yeah, it is about that time of year, isn't it? ]

Don't tell me you're losing your touch with old age?

[makingalist]

[Hey, a dude he has a working relationship with. You can have a look at the list after a chat, Big B.]

Ho-ho-ho! Us old dogs still have some life in us yet, Bigby!

[teddymitten]

[ ...Teddy wordlessly gets on his lap. Santa! ]

[makingalist]

[Ah, it's so wonderful when they are happy to do that. A hand on Teddy's shoulder to support him and a big smile.]

Well, well, Teddy! You're rather courageous, I must say.

[southernwiles]

You'll never get people to line up orderly. People never do the things you want—or even expect them—to do.

[ is someone still bitter that his attempted overthrow of a kingdom didn't work? you bet he is. unsurprisingly, he's getting coal. ]

[makingalist]

You're wrong, Hans. Every year, millions of people do just as I'd like them to- show kindness and respect to their fellow man.

Now you on the other hand...

[Enjoy a very disappointed look, Hans. Really? REALLY?]

[ganon]

[Oh, it's you again. He asked so nicely (?) for the Triforce last year, and then you had to go and take Tetra's side and ruin everything. This guy doesn't forgive and forget (and still doesn't know better than not to mess with Santa Clause).]

Heh, awaiting your arrival, indeed. You didn't think I'd let you get away with your impudence, did you?

[makingalist]

No, I didn't. I hoped you'd see the error of your wicked ways, as I shall always hope. But judging from that nasty look in your eye, you've not even thought about it.

[Watch it, you. He has things you can't imagine in that bag.]

[girlwithsecrets]

("A fella in a Santa suit?" Caitlin frowns and keeps her distance. Santa was just a story right? One told to keep children in line?)

[makingalist]

[He just gives a little wave and a smile. He's used to the reaction.]

[gentlestar]

Good luck! I hope the busyness doesn't get too overwhelming for you...!

[makingalist]

Oh, there's no fear of that! It's never as big as it looks, I promise.

[soyoudonthaveto]

You know where Santa Christ is?

[makingalist]

Have you ever seen he and I in the same place?

[Wink.]

[darknessiknow]

I'm certain all are thrilled to see your visage this year.

[makingalist]

I hope not! There's two lists, you know... Who knows what naughtiness lurks in the hearts of men?

[timespacemessiah]

My belief in you has not changed, St. Nicholas. I still believe you to be an old fool.

[makingalist]

And my belief in you has stayed the same. You're a young fool, but there's always hope for tomorrow.

[Especially after he dishes out some coal at high speed.]

SANTAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[holdingoutforahiro]

(This one has not believed in Santa for at least a good five years.

But you're standing right in front of him so he can't help but be a little bit excited.

-because omg Santa-)

Uhhhhhhhhh...

[thepoweroflove]

[He's not even sure what's weirder: the fact that Santa apparently has this weird ritual now where he talks to people from practically every universe, or that Marty's just so used to this kind of stuff that he's not even that phased that he's talking to Santa Claus right now.]

So you really don't mind that you have to be here this close to Christmas?

[Because even with the elves, this time of year must be seriously busy for him.]

[voluptuous]

[ she's killed angels and demons, but this is... ]

Oh my. Which list is longer this year, Santa? The nice list, or the naughty list?

[ of course bayonetta expects to be on the naughty list 110% no regrets. ]

[always_north]

[Give him a minute Santa. North may have to stare long and hard for this to get through to him.]

You look very familiar.