The Blazer returned to the palace, proud of the job they’d done. Christmas, huh? Leave it to those low-lives to want to try a human celebration. How ridiculously pathetic.

“Hey!”

Their thoughts were interrupted by a harsh, somewhat high-pitched voice. Before them was a ball of fluff hanging from a railing above. Along with the ears and horns—regular Karier parts—they had a unique appearance: messy lavender hair, a bandage over their nose, blood stains on their cheek, gauze on their neck, a crown headband, and a very comfortable-looking hoodie-jacket combination. Because of their androgynous and unkempt appearance, most people don’t really know where they’re from, but the Blazer recognized them immediately.

“Princess. A pleasure seeing you again,” they forced out through clenched teeth, bowing.

The girl jumped down from her railing position. “Yeah, it’s been forever, Blazer,” she replied, enunciating the last part with a pop. “I take it you’re looking for my brother?”

“Yes. Do you know where he is?”

“Hmmm– Maybe~ Why should I tell you, though~?”

“I have urgent information. You will be meddling in kingdom affairs if you don’t. …Princess.”

“I anyways do that.” She shrugged. “Doesn’t matter, though, cause I don’t know.”

She added a “Lol” upon seeing the Blazer’s posture stiffen a bit.

“You are such an insolent, selfish, little–”

They were cut off again, this time by a familiar tall and brooding figure. “Alright, that’s enough you two. Come to the dining room. We have a guest.”

They both gave each other one last glare before following the king.

Upon entering the royal dining room, they immediately noticed a different sight. Besides the two remaining royals and on occasion, the Blazer eating there, the seats were always empty. However, on this day, there was another figure seated there.

The E-Nasite’s four eyes landed on them and squinted suspiciously. “These must be the other two?” they asked, voice smooth as silk yet whispery—almost like if a snake could speak IPL. There was the slightest growl in their voice as they cocked their green head to the side in question, their long fuchsia hair following behind.

“Yes,” Cerderic replied simply. “Blazer, Aembeir, take a seat. Our meal will be arriving shortly.”

“Um, my king?” the Blazer started.

“Speak.”

“It’s… four o’clock in the morning. What is there to eat?”

“Breakfast. Nasites follow a different schedule than ours, and Suraki here requested for an early breakfast.”

“I see…”

“Was there anything else?”

“Actually, there was one thing. If you’re interested in what that… group was doing?”

“...Yes?”

“Seems the Ovalean found her way onto Earth and discovered a human holiday they were going to try out.”

“A human holiday?”

“Yes, my king. Christmas, I believe, is what it’s called.”

“Hm. Interesting.”

“Ohhhh– That sounds like fun!” Aembeir interjected. “We should try to celebrate it too–”

The Blazer was about to reject but stopped themselves midway to see what Cerderic had to say. “…My king?” they asked as Aki just watched curiously.

“Perhaps later. First, let us eat.”

After their meal had finished, the conversation of Christmas returned. Even after explaining how it works, the princess was still insistent.

“But why?” the Blazer asked Aembeir. “It’s a ridiculous human holiday. I don’t see how it’s important.”

“Uh, so we can make fun of them? Duh,” she replied, smirking. “C’mon, bro~ You agree, right~?” She turned to look at the king with puppy-dog eyes.

There’s no way he’ll agree, right? Of course not. He’s still the king—

“…Fine.” Cerderic gave another one of his off-putting smiles. “Anything for you.”

The princess turned to the Blazer, sticking her tongue out at them victoriously.

The Blazer could only glare back, deciding not to go against the two frightening siblings before them. “Alright then. How’re we to go about this?”

Before anyone had the chance to reply, the sound of a beam went off. All eyes landed on the small lavender ball of fluff, holding a gun in her hands. “What? Celebration equals let’s wreck some shit–”

“What about traditions? If you want to do it, let’s do it right.”

“Ughhh– Blazerrrrr– You’re so boring. Fine! Tree?” They shot a chandelier to the floor. “There! Presents?” They slid random weapons to underneath the chandelier. “Also finished! Now let’s wreck some shit~!”

“…She’s never going to change,” they sighed, wishing they could massage their head underneath their helmet.

“You’re quite chaotic yourself at times,” Cerderic pointed out.

“Only for inconsequential things involving the lower classes. You know I respect you and the castle quite a lot, my king.”

“Fair point. Don’t forget it, though.” He sat back down, watching the chaos unfold with a flame shining in his eyes.

“Of course not.” They stood at guard, expressionless.

As for the E-Nasite? Well, they’d stolen one of the presents and slipped away after their business was taken care of.

Aki headed on over to Tatsy’s house and knocked on the door, receiving a reply from the Bird.

“Oh! Glad you could make it, Aki. Please, come in.”

They slithered in with a nod of their head, tossing the present under the flaming pine tree and joining the rest of them in the kitchen.

And that’s it.

“That’s it?”

Yep!

“The traitor was just allowed in, and we’re not taking care of these rotten upper-class folks?”

Well, you will, just not here. You’ll have to wait for that point in the main story! Speaking of, this is also where I disappear until you require my narration assistance again. You should be enthralled!

“Yes, I am elated with joy.”

Um, okay then? Good day to you all, and have a great rest of your year!

“Bye.”