[A masked hero on a rooftop is waving at the camera.]

Hi there! It's Spider-Man! I just wanted to wish everyone a good holiday season.

[He sounds like he's smiling.]

New year's is coming up, which is going to be really fun, but just remember to be safe! Don't go anywhere at night alone, okay?

I've got your back!

[He waves goodbye and turns off the feed.]

[Elections? Meh, they're kind of over that stuff, especially since they're pretty sure they're not going to win.

Holidays? They were surprised by some of the gifts they had gotten but the one that made them the happiest was the gift from Santa. Which they are currently twirling the knife around their fingers and anyone who can sense a murderous intent?

That knife is full of it.]

About time. [Golly, their voice sure sounds a whole lot more menacing there. Then Chara clears their throat.]

Anyway, how was everyone's Gryf--Christmas, or other holiday thing? Did you get something super special, and if so what was it? I mean, if you don't mind sharing that information.

[And while they're asking these questions? Still twirling that knife in a most dangerous way in their hand, and yet they haven't been cut.]

Who: Sidon & Belle
What: Going on a date after Belle won the auction
Where: All around!
When: New Year's Eve
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[when the feed turns on, Cloud's no longer sitting in an empty, plain room. he'd moved out of there a while back and into a cheap apartment in Genessia. no, instead you'll find that the blond is surrounded by books at the library, some bits and pieces of loose leaf paper with notes scribbled on them strewn about. when he wasn't working or training, this was what Cloud spent most of his time doing these days. searching for answers and learning more about this world.

subarchways... they caught his eye amidst everything that kept throwing him for a loop. with the sacrifice of something important to him, he could unveil a piece of his world, however superficial it was. admittedly, the thought disturbed him. even if it was his choice on what he lost... to be honest, both the good and the bad memories were what made him who he was. if he forgot something, would he lose a piece of who he was? no; there was no way he was going down that road again. coffee in hand, Cloud's taking a break from the various books surrounding him as he plans on staying a little late. his gaze fixes onto the camera as he looks tired, but not unwell. a small smile crosses his lips as he tries to find the right words.]

Guess this is some kind of late catch all, but...thanks for the Christmas presents.

[they'd know who they are. Cloud was going to eventually make it up to those that he missed... he was still extremely new to this, after all. but more importantly, as his smile fades—]

Did anyone else get something a few days ago from "Santa Claus"? [Ted talked about him] How'd they know to take something from my home? Anyone got any clue?

[shot in the dark, he supposed. but there was another reason why he didn't spend as much time at home anymore. he couldn't just throw it away, but for some reason it ate away at Cloud looking at his gift from Santa. not that he'd show it; he was just the same old calm delivery boy for a bakery here. that was everything he wanted to ask for now. some small talk as he skims through books while staying warm inside wasn't so bad. the video ends]