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As Starfire guided the reindeer down, a new illusion illuminated the sky above with hundreds of fake Thor projections. It would have been disorienting if she hadn't been so keenly focused on safely landing the sleigh. With the stacks of presumably more present bombs still teetering around in the back, Starfire was concerned a rough landing could set them all off at once with disastrous results. 

As hooves touched down into the now-thick blanket of snow on the ground without further incident, she stroked the velvety red nose of the lead deer with quiet praise, [color=F5276C]"Well done. Very well done."[/color]

Before she could turn to address the green being of (presumably) extraterrestrial origins that had targeted the Toyman directly, Thor pulled her so tightly into a hug that her feet were lifted out of the snow. Starfire laughed with delighted relief, wrapping her arms tightly around her friend, [color=F5276C]"Thor! You are unharmed! Christmas is [i]not[/i] cancelled!"[/color] 

It was a Christmas miracle. She knew she shouldn't be surprised - he was quite strong, and from what she'd seen when she checked on him after his fall, his armour seemed to take the brunt of the shot. Still, she worried there was more damage than met the eye, but he seemed full of life still. As she touched the ground again, one hand went back to the halter of the lead reindeer to keep them all grounded. They would still need to track down the original owner of these magical creatures - presumably Santa, though she was under the impression that the figure was a fictional adoption to represent the spirit of the season. Starfire followed Thor's gaze to their unnamed ally in the sleigh who had disarmed the Toyman and rendered him unconscious. He certainly seemed to be on their side, but a part of her remained vigilant for signs of aggression. 

[color=F5276C]"I concur,"[/color] Starfire added with a friendly smile, [color=F5276C]"Your assistance is much appreciated. It would be good to know whom we may credit with this success. I am Starfire, and my companions are Thor and Zach."[/color] She paused to look back at Zach who seemed to be doing alright given all the action, but he looked tired. 

Excusing herself with a quick bow of her head, her feet floated up from the snowy ground and she zipped over to their young friend. Starfire placed a hand on his shoulder with a proud smile, [color=F5276C]"You have done very well, Zach. You should be proud. You have certainly impressed me. How are you feeling?"[/color]