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[islandshore]

[Riku would not be the friend that he is if he let Sora off the hook for embarrassing attempts to get him a girlfriend. No, if Sora's gonna play that game, then it's only natural for Riku to follow suit, which is why he's addressing the network today.]

Hey, Johto. Kanto. Have I got some news for you.

[Riku grins wildly as he reaches behind his back and holds up a photo for all to see:]



See this guy? Dorky grin, messy hair, looks kind of like a goofball? Well, that's because he is, but that's not the point. No, the point is, he's feeling kind of down in the dumps. A bit lonely. Guy spends all his time glued to my hip, but deep down, he wants nothing more than to serenade someone special into the night, and--

[He has to stop himself because... man is he having trouble taking this seriously, but darn it. Sora needs a taste of his own medicine.

Right, after catching his breath, Riku continues.]

The point is, he's looking for a date. Or maybe a handful. Maybe even something longterm. Sora's a complete sap, making friends with everyone he meets, always wearing the same stupid smile, and, to be fair, he's probably the best friend a guy could ask for. But there is one little road bump: he actually believes in Santa Claus.

Which brings me to point two. See, I noticed a ton of people vouching for him, but I know there's gotta be at least some of you smart enough to admit Santa's made up. Even if you're not into bets, here's some incentive: speak up, and there's a chance you might get to see Sora belt out cheesy Christmas songs. Trust me, you'll get a good laugh.

[Well, Twilight suggested bringing it up. Whether or not it works remains to be seen.]

Comments

[dressofheaven]

Well now I really wish I did believe in Santa Claus, at least the one you're talking about. I think I'd much rather hear you sing than him. Nothing's worse to my ears than off-key singing.

[She visibly shudders at the thought.]

[islandshore]

True. I guess I'd be doing a service to you guys, if it wasn't for the stupid outfit I'd have to wear.

[Riku cringes at the mere thought of that Rudolph costume.]

[dressofheaven]

[That brings out her curiosity, at least enough to raise an eyebrow.]

What sort of outfit? A costume?

[islandshore]

A reindeer costume with a flashing red nose...

[He pinches the bridge of his nose as he says this, bracing himself for laughter.]

[dressofheaven]

[She covers her mouth and manages to restrain her laughter to a little giggle-fit. Once she's recovered she lowers it again, still smiling.]

And does he have to wear the same thing if you win, or did you pick something else?

[islandshore]

I'm still deciding, but I'm tempted to make it something worse.

[He places his hands together and snickers...]

Like a snowman suit made out of actual snow.

[dressofheaven]

[Once again she has to hide helpless giggles behind her hand.]

Oh dear! He's going to have his teeth chattering for days after that.

[islandshore]

Exactly. And can you imagine singing while coated in slush?

[It'd probably create some kind of trembling effect of pure dorkiness.]

[dressofheaven]

That sounds like you'd invent an entirely new genre. One that would be difficult to follow up on, but people have suffered for the sake of art before.

[Worst. Art. Ever.]

[islandshore]

Hey, maybe we'll kickstart a new trend. Some kind of weird, modern musical masochism.

[It'd be horrible, and he so doesn't endorse it, but man is it fun to joke about.]

[dressofheaven]

Careful. If your idea gets out to idiots with something to prove that might just happen.

[The most terrifying words to hear from the mouths of teenagers and young adults: "Hey guys, watch this!"]