Eventually all of Majora's characters would join the others in the Feast Hall, cause it'd take too long to wrangle everyone up from their collabs and groups. Eliza stuck by Kayli, still worried about her own state of mind, Amanda and Valerie regrouped and sat down next to each other, and Finn went to meet Betty's friends; Oliver soon joining him.

 Maura herself didn't know where to sit. Either with Rowena or with her agents. Either way, she expected the outcome to be...not so pleasant. So she decided to remain standing nearby.

 Then it was time for White Elephant. Like everyone else who had signed up, Eliza, Amanda, and Valerie were some of the few who got their presents. 

 Surprisingly Lily got Eliza's gift first. The witch's eyes widened when the other girl read the note outloud, then grinned when she tried the artifact out. [color=gold]"You're welcome, glad you like it!!"[/color] Eliza yelled back with a laugh. She then turned her attention to her own gift. 

 [I][color=gold]"My gift to you is any outfit you desire. Huh?"[/color][/i]

 Eliza reached into the box and pulled out a toga. Weird. Did the note get mixed up with a different present? The witch glanced the article over. She did kinda wish for a different party outfit at that moment. With that thought, the toga changed into a basic santa dress. Oh. [color=gold]"So that's how that works. Neat!"[/color]

 Then Fanfan, who Valerie recognized as one of the Ascendancy members, got the android's gift. A heavenly cake, fit for royalty. She didn't think much of her choice but from Fanfan's reaction, she probably made a good one. Valerie smiled slightly, then read her note. 

 [i][color=lightsteelblue]"My gift to you is a glance of what could've been."[/color][/i]

 Without looking into the box, Valerie reached in and pulled out a small scroll. Must be a modified mystic artifact, she thought. She opened the scroll, and her eyes widened.

 [color=violet]"Val? What is it??"[/color] Seeing her expression made Amanda curious. And a bit concerned. After a moment the android quickly closed the scroll and she turned to smile at Amanda.

 [color=lightsteelblue]"This thing can let me see what could've been if I didn't become a magical girl, look me in the eyes and tell me you don't seen something like that everyday!"[/color]

 [color=violet]"That's cool, but is it a good memory or...?[/color]

 [color=lightsteelblue]"Good so far, but does it matter right now? Come on, open yours!"[/color]

 Being egged on did make Amanda a bit nervous. She carefully grabbed her present's note.

 [i][color=violet]Uhm, my gift to you is something you've always desired."[/color][/i]

 Like the other two, she looked into the box to find a small orb of magic. It didn't seem like much, but the magician knew. The unassuming orb can turn into anything she wanted. But what did she want? [color=violet]"...Well, I do need a different weapon. Not that Dreamcatcher hasn't been a great spellbook, but I need something more physical, y'know?"[/color] With a bit of a push from Amanda's magic, the orb transformed into an ornate dagger, outfitted with gems associated with dreams.

 Of course as soon as it did, the dagger shape shifted into a toy one as per the dimension's magic. Amanda shrugged, then pocketed her new weapon.

 Seems like Amanda got Maura's gift. Or atleast, Maura thought it was. For some reason even as she signed up for the event, she didn't get a gift. It made her a bit sad. But seeing the others happy with their gifts, well, maybe it was okay. 

 She didn't notice Rowena approaching her until she felt something set on her head. It was the flower crown her sister was working on a few hours ago. Brows risen, Maura turned to look at Rowena, who had a warm smile on her face.

 [color=palevioletred]"Merry Christmas, Maura! Sorry I didn't get anything better..."[/color] Rowena nervously chuckled, scratching the side of her face.

 [color=crimson]"Oh no, don't apologize! I didn't even think to get any of you some normal gifts at all, this is perfect!"[/color] Maura reassured her, adjusting the crown. Though what she said made herself think. She didn't plan for any of this, did she? Or did she not have enough time? She was no time mage, but it seemed like a luxury these days.

 Speaking of plans, it looks like someone was about to interfere with Dan's.

 And just as things were going so great.

 Even if Finn didn't participate in the White Elephant, that didn't excuse Rachel from threatening to screw things up. Like Alex, he started to walk over to the Beacon Inquisitor. But he took his time. He knew better than to rush someone like her, especially when tensions are high and she was prime to attack. Then Lily stepped in. Okay good, she managed to calm things down. But seeing Rachel treat the girl like that left Finn...unsatisfied. So after Dina said her piece, he continued walking to the Inquisitor, a faint scowl on his face.

 [color=C41E3A]"Have you no manners?? What gives you the right to make a scene like that?! For fuck sakes, this is supposed to be a party, not a bloodbath!"[/color] He whisper-yelled.
 
 [b]"A party?"[/b]
 
 Rachel turned around, and looked at Finn like he was a piece of garbage.
 
 [b]"Calling it a party would be an insult to proper festivities. This is nothing but an indulgence in sin and depravity. It needs to be purged,"[/b] she added, and stepped threateningly closer to Finn.

 Even as she stepped closer to the boy, there was naught a trace of fear in his eyes. He knew he was playing with fire. Finn's brows furrowed.

 [color=C41E3A]"Has your pride blinded you? Have you forgotten that there are normal magicals here that may need a break like this?! I don't give a rat's ass if this is a deadly decadence in your eyes, but there are good people here that I don't want to see in bodybags!"[/color] He growled, making sure his voice remained low for the others' sake.

 Rachel stopped mere inches away from him, and looked down on him, the light of the room reflecting on her glasses.
[b]"They won't be, as long as they accept Beacon's mercy, and release themselves from gluttony and lust,"[/b] she stated. [b]"You see, I embody no pride, only my duty to a world of light and order."[/b]

 Gluttony? Lust? Such preachings of the seven sins admittedly bore  Finn. [color=C41E3A]"You claim such hypocrisy. No one is infallible, not you, not I. We're all sinful creatures in our own ways. That's one of the many vices of being human. Unless you claim you're above us all, that is."[/color] He calmed down slightly, crossing his arms. [color=C41E3A]"And if that's the case, I'd be careful not to break anyone's hands here, got it?"[/color]

 Rachel scoffed. [b]"We are all equal under the Beckoners' judgement. I am but a tool, a vessel for their holy edict. As long as there is heresy, I will cleanse it."[/b]
She turned away, glancing back. [b]"A mere hand is nothing to a magical girl. It will heal in time for her foolish challenge."[/b] leaving those words to hang in the air, she left.

 Finn clicked his tongue as the woman left. [color=C41E3A]"Zealot."[/color] He uttered, walking back to his seat. A concerned Oliver watched the exchanged from his spot at the table, and once his friend sat down, the spirit slid a glass of ale to him.

 [color=faed27]"You good, man?"[/color]

 Finn's expression softened once he looked back at Oliver, at Betty and those around them. The boy sighed. [color=C41E3A]"I'm good, Oli. Just can't stand those types."[/color] With a sip of his drink, he silently rooted for Lily in her challenge. Someone's gotta put that woman in her place, he thought.