The team, separated once again.
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[Edward and Orion:]
Edward: Writer ka rin po 'di ba, Kuya Orion?
Orion: Yeeeaahh, I write novels =u=
Edward: (Fanboy Mode: ON)
Edward: Soooo anything I might've read?
Orion:
Orion: That depends. How old are you?
Edward: 17.
Orion: Hmm.
Edward: Do you write uhm, R18—
Orion: No I just use a lot of pen names depending on the genre.
Edward: You didn't answer my question but alright.
Orion: I have mystery novels, you might like that.
Edward: I do! Tell me!
Orion: Aaahhh I changed my mind, it's embarrassing
Orion: I have Dave Casedale Drew's books though, you might like him!
Edward:
Edward: I don't know what to say.
Orion: Nowee likes his books too!
Edward: Of course he does. Noir idolises Dave so much, it's a surprise he hasn't made an altar for him yet.
Orion: That's why I made Dave a character in my novel and tortured him ❤️
Edward:
Edward: I think I know what to say now.
[Team Henry and Forseti:]
Forseti: (hasn't moved since he got there, watching Henry play with dogs)
Henry: (stands up and catches his breath) Whoo! That was FUN!
Henry: I need to stop now though, sumasakit na ang likod at mga kasu-kasuan ko. (brushes his shirt and waves goodbye to the caretaker) Bye Jamila!
Forseti:
Henry: (notices Forseti on his way out)
Henry: Please tell me you didn't wait for ten minutes.
Forseti: I didn't.
Henry: (sighs in relief) Oh thank gods. Papatayin ako nina Heim kapag nalaman nilang pinaghintay kita nang matagal.
Forseti: I waited for 45 minutes.
Forseti: My knees hurt, Hermod.
Henry: (drops to the ground) UUWI AKO NANG NAKALUHOD, I'M SO SORRY.
Forseti: I am hungry too.
Henry: WAAAHHH GINUTOM KA PA I'M SO SORRY
Henry: Halika pakainin muna kita bago tayo umuwi. (stands up)
Forseti: =u=
Henry: Ay wala pala akong dalang wallet
Forseti: I have the wallet, Hermod.
Henry: I also haven't bought anyone gifts, so I need to go shopping too...
Forseti:
Henry: Heim also asked me to buy cake for Christmas eve!
Forseti: Hermod, I am becoming unhappy with my decision to pick you up.
Forseti: Which speaks volumes, considering I am an experienced judge.
Henry: Well sometimes we make wrong judgments.
Forseti:
Forseti: Hermod, I am becoming unhappy with your presence.
Hermod: (kneels in front of Forseti again) PLEASE FORGIVE ME.
[Team Father and Son:]
Lance: Now since Futhark went with Zweihänder, you're in charge of the meat Futhark's supposed to cook.
Joyeuse:
Joyeuse: Alright.
Lance:
Lance: I changed my mind, I'll do it. You might poison all of us.
Joyeuse: Do you really think I'm capable of poisoning all of you?
Lance: Yes, without doubt.
Joyeuse: Great, just so we're on the same page.
Lance: Uutusan kitang magbalot ng mga regalo. Can you do that?
Joyeuse:
Joyeuse: Sure.
Lance:
Lance: Never mind. I have the feeling you'll wrap them shittily.
Joyeuse: Look at that, you're two for two.
Lance: Can you entertain the Coronado Chronicles instead and keep them out of my room?
Joyeuse:
Joyeuse: Of course.
Lance:
Lance: You'll lead them to my room, won't you?
Joyeuse: I'll tell them the party's in your room.
Lance: Hindi kita mapapakiusapan nang ayos, ano?
Joyeuse: Four for four, Lance, you are on fire.
Lance: Let's talk about something else instead.
Joyeuse: Great, let's see if you can go five for five.
Lance: What's with you and Futhark?
Joyeuse:
Joyeuse: You said you want me to wrap gifts for you? I can do that.
[Team Zweihänder and Futhark:]
Futhark: Zwei bilisan natin, marami pa akong lulutuin ngayon.
Zweihänder: Don't worry, pinapunta ko sa 372A sina Macey kaya may katulong ka.
Futhark: Ah! Paki-text po si Macey para i-check ang mga pagkain do'n.
Zweihänder: Uh-huh, uh-huh.
Futhark: Mahaba-haba pa ang lalakarin natin.
Zweihänder: Payag ka n'on, pinaglalakad ka ngayon ni Joyeuse?
Futhark: To be honest, Joyeuse and I were on the same page naman.
Zweihänder: Tologo bo
Futhark: Ang title ng page ay "Ilayo si Zweihänder sa 372A".
Zweihänder: Grabe kayo sa 'kin, gusto ko lang namang ma-feel n'yo ang magic ng Pasko.
Futhark: Well...
Futhark: Matagal-tagal na rin no'ng huli akong na-excite para sa Pasko. Kadalasan kasi no'ng bata ako, ang nararamdaman ko lang tuwing Pasko ay inggit.
Zweihänder: Aww...
Futhark: Kaya siguro ngayong lumaki ako, parang expensive na fiesta lang ang Pasko. Kailangang mag-decorate at maglagay ng mga ilaw, kailangang maghanda ng pagkain, kailangang magbigay ng regalo. That's it.
Zweihänder: Well, para din sa pamilya ang Pasko.
Futhark: Paanong pamilya?
Zweihänder: You know. Ang Pasko ay opportunity para maramdaman mong may lugar ka na matatawag na "home". In your case, 372A High Street, kasama ang mga tatay-tatayan mo at saka mga kapatid mo.
Futhark: Hindi ko ba pwedeng maramdaman 'yan tuwing Summer o Halloween?
Zweihänder: Hindi. Ang Summer ay para maramdaman mo ang init ng panahon. Ang Halloween ay para maramdaman mong napapaligiran ka ng mga demonyo.
Zweihänder: Seriously, hindi ko pa rin napapatawad si Edward sa kakaiba n'yang trip no'ng Halloween last last last year.
Futhark: (grins) Sige, Zwei. Damhin natin ang diwa ng Pasko ngayon.
Ruhmfried: (stumbles upon them) Well, well, well. Harry. Fraulein Snow.
Futhark: Zwei parang nadarama ko ang diwa ng Aztec human sacrifice ngayon.
Zweihänder: Relaaax, mabait 'yang si Ruhmfried.
Futhark: Kung si Ruhmfried ang basis ng kabaitan, anghel si Joyeuse.
Ruhmfried: I am literally nice to everyone but you, Fraulein Snow.
Zweihänder: See? At least aminado s'ya.
Futhark: (squints eyes)
Zweihänder: Anyway. What's up, Ruhmfried?
Ruhmfried: I was looking for Niall because it's Christmas, but I couldn't find him anywhere.
Zweihänder: Yeah naghahasik ng lagim si Lae.
Futhark: You'd love that, wouldn't you?
Ruhmfried: Honestly, I would be the one to stop him. Where's he now?
Zweihänder: Kapag nakakita ka ng parada ng mga ligaw na hayop, somewhere there makikita mo si Lae.
Ruhmfried: I'm not overly fond of animals.
Futhark: Great! (pulls Ruhmfried) I'll bring you to your Niall!
[Team Lukas:]
In a five-star restaurant, where the tables are occupied by animals in little bow ties.
Laevateinn: (sitting in a table with Fenrir, Arthur, Gullin, and Madeline (Orion's husky)) I can feel the Chrirtmas spirit.
Gullin: (sitting on Arthur's head)
Laevateinn: Brother, order us the Christmas special ice cream.
Arthur: (to the room) Is that what everyone wants?
(happy animal noises)
Arthur: (looks around for waiters and other staff)
Arthur: Huh.
Arthur: I think even the chef left, Niall.
Laevateinn:
Laevateinn: The Christmas spirit is trying to escape, brother.
Arthur: Welcome to adulthood.