voicetesting

[mantle]

Burning the midnight oil on Christmas eve, huh?

I suppose you'll be wanting another cup of coffee before long. Better order decaf this time or you'll never fall asleep.

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[palest]

[ have a kind smile since that's all snow's face can ever make. ] Sometimes it's good not to fall asleep.

[ take it from this girl who has had enough beauty sleep to last her a lifetime. ]

[mantle]

Yeah... I guess you'd know all about that, huh? [ Ruby's own smile is some mixture of sad and amused. ] It's good to see you, Snow.

[untethered]

Shouldn't Christmas Eve be spent with those she loves most?

[mantle]

You'd think. But I guess that's not really an option this year.

[untethered]

I'm sorry to hear that... It's good of you to keep her company, then.

[mantle]

Really, it was me who got the better end of the bargain. Granny always falls asleep before 8:30 no matter what day of the year.

[untethered]

Well, I'm glad to hear it all worked out, then.

[mantle]

Mm. I'm happy you're here, too.

[untethered]

This is my first real chance to celebrate Christmas, after all. No reason to miss out on the fun.

[theboywiththebook]

Doesn't your mun know Santa won't come if they don't sleep?

[mantle]

[ Well, shit. ] Maybe she's Jewish. I never asked.

[theboywiththebook]

[Oh come on he's not that bad is he?]
I guess that's true.

[mantle]

[ Ruby does not want to be the one responsible for spilling the beans about Santa. Although who knows, Kris Kringle could very well exist in Storybrooke. ]

What are you hoping to find under your tree, Henry?

[theboywiththebook]

[Henry's well aware Santa probably doesn't exist...on earth. But in Fairy tale land? Yeah tots. So he's obvs in Storybrooke. Obviously.]

...You won't laugh if I tell you?

[mantle]

Of course not. I would never laugh at you. [ Encouraging smile! ]

[theboywiththebook]

....I wanted to see Emma and Mary Margret for Christmas.