035- [action] Mindy's quest to save Christmas...

[friendly_ghosts]

[Mindy is going door to door today. To every house in Mayfield. It'll take her all day, and she'll be cold and hungry. But if this works, it'll be worth it. She's been erased, and she knows people have forgotten her. But it doesn't matter. The town can take away a lot of things, but it can't always win. Should you answer the knock at your door,

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[answerer_sword]

[Bazett does not know how to respond to the girl's offer. She does not know if the girl is just another Mayfield construct out to mess with her, or if she is sincere in her offer. Furthermore, she has had her fill of caroling after being droned for 24 hours. Still, she does not want to sound too nasty to a child.]

I...have already gone around caroling for an entire day yesterday. I am not sure whether or not I wish to do it again.

[friendly_ghosts]

But this isn't about the carols! This about everybody being together on Christmas eve. It's about making each other happy no matter what the town is doing.

[answerer_sword]

That sounds like a noble sentiment. ...But I would certainly be unhappy if I had to listen to people singing Christmas carols.

[At least, until she had a day or two to shake off her frustration.]

[friendly_ghosts]

[She's getting frustrated now.]

But if you just stay at home and don't do anything then it's like you're giving up!

The town always wins. And nobody tries to help each other. And when bad stuff happens, we just yell and cry and wait. Wait for it to end. I don't want to do that this time....

[She looks at the floor, dejected. Maybe it was too much to ask grown-ups to understand this kind of thing.]

[answerer_sword]

[Bazett sighs. Even if this child is a construct, she still has a point.]

I...will come to your little gathering and participate in the festivities. Just do not expect me to sing anything.

[And if anyone calls her "the Irish Caroler," she will punch them.]

[friendly_ghosts]

You'll come?

[She's confused by the sudden change, but not about to question it.]

Thanks! Thanks so much! You won't regret it and you don't have to sing, I promise.

[answerer_sword]

Yes. I suppose it will be a nice experience.

[Even though it would be awkward, since she has not come to a Christmas party in a long time, it would still be a good chance to make observations to help her solve the current crisis.]

[friendly_ghosts]

It will! It will!

Merry Christmas~!

[And with a smile and a wave, she skips off to the next house.]