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[dictated cheerfully; she'll also be quickly slapping a filter over this a few moments after it's posted]

[Filtered away from Once-ler]

So. It's December! For all of you newbies, that means it's about the time of year where the castle starts playing matchmaker yet again. Every year so far there's been some kind of enchanted decoration around the castle that forces people to kiss each other. Good luck trying to avoid it, that stuff is everywhere. Literally.

With that in mind, things can get a little complicated in your love life during this trying time. Maybe you'll accidentally kiss someone your best friend likes in front of them! Maybe you'll kiss someone and realize you actually had feelings for them after all. Or maybe you'll kiss your worst enemy and realize it wasn't actually that bad.

So, I'll be putting a little box at my door -- that's room 405, for anyone who didn't know -- for anyone who needs some anonymous advice about what to do about their newfound feelings, the awkwardness that ensues, or whatever. Trust me, I'm sure at least one couple will hook up before Christmas rolls around. It's a little bit sad that it takes enchanted ornaments to get the love flowing, really, but what can you do?

Have fun~ ♥

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[Friends]

What do you guys want for Christmas? No non-answers allowed!

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So, you're saying I should stay away from the castle for the next several weeks, right?

[Pity. She had been looking forward to seeing the decorations, too. Though, she still might--creeping into places late at night when no one's around can be fun.]

If you can. The castle makes it hard to get out of it entirely.

Yeah, I noticed.

But, do you really think it'll do this again this year?

You'd think it's be tired of it by now.

[Unless it's pranks like the one being played on Once-ler that keeps it going.]

It's happened every single Christmas I've been here, so I'd be really surprised if it didn't happen.

It's a hell of a way to get energy from people.

Well, whatever it is it's trying to do, I figured it might be good to warn everyone about it before it starts.

Yeah. The last thing we need is--

[She stops and thinks.]

Uh, Ino. Just how bad does it get? You said something about people becoming couples?

Not to mention kissing enemies.

Well, yeah. There are plenty of people who have a lot of romantic tension but won't do anything about it. Then the castle forces them to kiss and they both realize they like each other, blah blah blah. It's not uncommon for people to get together around this time.

[Sheena chuckles.]

Who knew the castle had a sense of romance? Forced, yes. But still kind of romantic.

[Good thing certain people aren't seeing this--she'd never hear the end of it.]

Oh? So is there someone you'd like to kiss?

[TEASING.]

[Thank the gods for this being the journal, or Ino would get to see that blush.]

Maaaaybe.

Edited 2012-12-03 16:50 (UTC)

That sounds like a ye~es~!

[Deny. Deny. Deny.]

Yeeeah. It is...

[Some denial.]

So? Who is it?

Ummmm.

Have you met Cloud?

... That really quiet blonde guy with the crazy hair and the giant sword?

I like his hair...

[Not defensive at all, but definitely a positive answer.]

Well, nothing wrong with that.

So have you kissed him yet?

No.

[Sighs.]

And, to be honest, I don't think it'll happen. I don't think he feels the same way I do. But, he's still my friend.

You won't know until you try! If it doesn't go well you can always blame the castle.

But, I can't lie to him....

[No, really, she can't. She sucks.]

It's not lying if you're just omitting something.

Innoooo.... [If Ino's ever heard Zelos whine, then what Sheena just did was a perfect match.]

What if he found out I did that? He might not forgive me.