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Justine gave a faint smile as Alex reacted to the crimson sculpture.
[color=bc8dbf]”I also thought that at first, but then realized I could expand the drawing into three-dimensional space. Besides, there was also the risk of somebody stepping on it while we were sculpting."[/color] She then blinked as Alex suddenly took her hand.
[color=bc8dbf]”Oh?"[/color]
She wasn’t as taken aback as last time, and sighed in relief from the healing magic brought to her hands.
[color=bc8dbf]”Why thank you. I didn’t know your boyfriend was such a gentleman, Li-Oh."[/color]
When she turned, Lily had already left, and she shrugged her shoulders.
[color=bc8dbf]”Well, we can’t leave her alone, now can we?"[/color]

Later at the frozen lake, Lily skated over to Alex and took his hand.
[color=fff200]”I’ve got the hang of it now, so let’s skate together, Alex!"[/color]
However, despite her confidence, she still managed to fumble as they took off, with Lily nearly tripping if it weren’t for the stability provided by Alex. Justine skated close to Lily, simply enjoying the relaxing pastime as she used her white wings to help steer her around.
[color=fff200]”This is so relaxing..."[/color] Lily mused, as she lifted her arms up and mimicked a bird or plane as she curved on the ice.
[color=fff200]”Sometimes it’s nice to just have a little moment like this..."[/color]
She then skated over to Dan; he was wearing a tiny hockey uniform complete with a helmet, and held a hockey stick too big for him. He was practicing shooting pucks into a goal as Lily approached.
[color=fff200]”You always hold the best parties, Dan. Thank you so much for inviting us here!"[/color]

The dolphin smiled, even as the enchanted goal spat the puck right at him, clanging against his helmet.
“You’re welcome, Lily. Though you should really be thanking Mariette; she did all the legwork...so to speak,” he added after a pause.
“Anyway, it’s going to be a little bit before our final outdoors event; the Wacky Downhill Race. Take a guess on how wacky it’s gonna be! And then, the big finale: the White Elephant gift exchange!”

[color=fff200]”Oh, it’s happening soon? That’s exciting! I hope the lucky girl who gets my Christmas wish is going to like it!"[/color] She spoke with her palms together.
[color=fff200]”By the way, can I also try shooting pucks? That looks like fun."[/color]

Justine looked on from a bit of distance, and looked off to the distance.
[color=bc8dbf]”Merry Christmas...Wherever you might be, Caroline."[/color]

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Kimble and Alicia rode back to the lodge on the sleigh, having taken the long way around to avoid the snowball armageddon. However, Kimble soon screamed in excitement as she pointed up at the sky; they were rocked by a wave of water as the Dantellite array brought forth a deluge upon the winter wonderland. Fortunately the sleigh was buoyant enough to carry them right to the doorstep, though the straw goats now looked like horses made from wet noodles.
[color=8dc73f]“I don’t think it matters too much whether it’s practical or not,”[/color] she responded after hopping off. 
[color=8dc73f]”It’s the thought that counts, after all~”[/color] She winked at Alicia.
[color=8dc73f]“Oh, looks like there’s still people. Hi, FanFan!”[/color]

She waved to the stylish girl, who waved back in turn with little enthusiasm.
[color=8dc73f]“Did you go do any of the events Dan announced?”[/color]

She shook her head, looking a bit disheartened.
"No. In fact, I was thinking about leaving soon.”

Kimble blinked in surprise.
[color=8dc73f]“Huh? Why? Isn’t this a fun party?”[/color]

FanFan reluctantly nodded.
“It is, but...It’s just not the same...” She hugged herself as she looked towards the stage where Dina was singing.
“...Leena is still bedridden. Something happened to her after she lost control of her magic in that cursed dimension. She’s been quiet, but I know what happened...she ruined her magic. I always knew Nullification had its risks, but still...” She shed a tear.

Kimble bit her lip.
[color=8dc73f]“Hey, FanFan...I don’t personally know Leena,so I can’t know how she feels. But if I were her, I would definitely want you to enjoy this party, for your sake.”[/color]
She went over to grab a cup of hot cocoa, and offered it to her.
[color=8dc73f]“How about you go sing next after Dina? That’s sure to lift your spirits.”[/color]

FanFan graciously accepted the cup, and sighed. 
“I’ll think about it.”