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[There's static on the screen for a moment before it clears, and Fluttershy waves a bit shyly into the camera.]

H...H-Hello everyone, um...I...hope you're all doing well.

S-So I...I've learned a little about...Christmas, which is...coming up, right? A-And it's actually very similar to a holiday we celebrate in Equestria...wh-where I'm from. S-So I...I-I was thinking that I'd...like to give gifts to people. I-I mean if...if that's all right...

I have...some ideas for what to give people, b-but, um...i-if you wouldn't mind, could you...maybe let me know what you'd like as a gift? I...can't really promise much, but I'm...pretty good at knitting...I think...

S-So if...everyone could let me know what you'd like...I'll do my best to make it. E-Even...if you don't celebrate Christmas...or Hearth's Warming Eve like I do...I'd still like to give you something...if that's okay...

[She hesitates for a moment before turning the D-Terminal off.]

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I guess so. Yeah. But it was okay. They were just glad the baby was safe. I mean, it's the child of God, so you know...

[He rolls over onto his other side, facing the couch and picking at a loose string.]

The baby's name was Jesus Christ. That's where the name "Christmas" comes from. And he was such a special baby that people from all over came to see him. They followed a star to him. And there were three wise men, they brought gifts for the baby. Gold. Mur. And frank...franken...uh...

[His ears turn pink.]

I forgot the last one. But still! That's why we give gifts.

Oh! I see...so the gifts we give others are symbolic of the gifts they gave to the baby...

But what about the tree? And decorating it? Where does that come from?

[He shrugs.]

I dunno, but the star that people put on top is suppose to be the star the wise men followed to Jeru--Wait, no. That's not right. What did I say before? I meant Bethlehem.

[Yup, he's a little embarrassed at getting it wrong. He huffs and refuses to look at Fluttershy.]

Oh, I see...What about an angel? Sometimes people put an angel on top of the tree instead of a star...

[If kindly doesn't notice his blunder.]

Well, duh, that's the angel that told Mary she was going to have the baby in the first place.

[Don't mind him. He still doesn't like that he messed up the name of the place to begin with.]

[No worries. She's very patient.] Oh...okay, that does make sense.

Is there anything else?

[Duo shrugs, still playing with that string.]

That's just what Father and Sister told me...

[His voice is quiet and he curls up a little more on the couch. No. Don't think about it. Don't think about them. Not now. Not when this person's here.]

[She blinks, a little concerned.] A-Are you all right?

[Duo remains silent for a moment before he stands up and runs to his room, slamming the door behind him. Solarmon looks confused and worried at the same time. He floats around to get in front of her.]

I'm so sorry for Duo's behavior, Miss! He's been like this since he got here and we've been trying to get him to act right, but he won't listen.

[She watches him, worried, and winces when the door slams.

Turning to Solarmon, she manages a smile.]

Th-That's all right...arriving here so suddenly can be a little...overwhelming sometimes. I just hope he'll be okay...

[She rises to her feet.] I-I should go...Could you please thank him for me?

[Solarmon blinks, confused.]

Thank him, Miss? For what? He was nothing but rude to you...

[The digimon doesn't even notice the door to Duo's room opening just a crack.]

But he was nice enough to talk with me, and tell me about Christmas, I really appreciate that.

Maybe when he's feeling better, we can talk a little more...

...I will tell him for you, Miss. I'm not sure he will listen, but I will at least let him know.

[The door to Duo's room quietly closes.]

Um, what is your name, again? That way if he wants to talk to you, he can call you?

[And if Solarmon needs some help wrangling in his Chosen, he could call her as well...]

Oh, forgive me...I'm Fluttershy.

[Solarmon dips in the air, like he's bowing his head.]

Thank you for your help, Miss Fluttershy. And for your patience. He's not...easy to get along with.

[That's an understatement.]

I'm glad I could help somehow.

And don't worry about it. Everyone just needs a little time, right?

I hope you're right, Miss Fluttershy.

[He turns to face Duo's door, sighing before returning his attention to Fluttershy.]

If he doesn't get better, may I call on you?

[She nods.] Mm...I'd be happy to help in any way I can.

[That makes Solarmon happy. He even floats around Fluttershy in a quick circle.]

Thank you, thank you! And if you ever need anything, you may call me--US! You may call us.

All right. Thank you.

You're very welcome, Miss Fluttershy. Do have a good day!

[She smiles.] Thank you. I hope you both have a good day too.

[And with that, she opens the door and steps out.]

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