Day 9

[kentucky_mcgiygas]

[ The wall that once led to the jungle set opens up again. However, it now leads to… well… it's a hospital ward of sorts. Whether you actually want to use it is up to you, but the first person to head in there will find a box containing a first aid kit with extra bandages and ointment sitting on one of the bunks. ]

[ The tablets are also offering every player in the game a chance to choose a Blu-Ray or boxset from their homeworld (or a similar one). Once selected, it will be delivered to your dressing room. ]

[ And of course there's a new game! ]

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[jinglebros]

[ Frowns when Corrin doesn't look at him. He doesn't believe him about the lack of resentment. ]

It hurts because you don't know why he didn't do it.

Look, do you want to talk about this somewhere else? I've got some ideas about why. But I don't think you're in the shape to talk about it here and I definitely don't want you near the bar anymore.

[chosemyfate]

[ ...He's right. Santa is right. About both things, really.

Corrin would not resist if he was tugged by the other man, at this moment. He only manages to nod numbly. ]

....I'm sorry.

[jinglebros]

Why are you sorry? You're reacting to something upsetting. I'd react like this too. I have reacted like this.

[ He does tug on Corrin again. ]

Come on, sweet dragon.

[ He never uses terms of endearment seriously, so feel special, Corrin. ]

[chosemyfate]

[The endearment at least was managing to make him smile more genuinely...

He's going to follow that tug, despite his wobbling and needing to lean on Santa a bit in the process. Don't worry, he'll attempt to hold his own weight! ]

[jinglebros]

How far do you think you can make it? That decides where we can go.

[ He slips an arm around Corrin to support his weight better. ]

If you don't think you can make it as far as your dressing room, we'll just hide in the middle of some clothing racks. I've found that to be pretty useful.

[chosemyfate]

I will manage the dressing room... But perhaps this might help, too. Let's see...

[He had an idea! As much as he enjoyed the arm around him... (It did feel comforting.) Maybe this could work better for both of them?

In a glow, Corrin shifts into his dragon. The creature had to lean against Santa's legs for a second before it stood on all fours. ]

[jinglebros]

[ Santa leans down and scoops the dragon up, settling Corrin against his shoulder. ]

Yeah, this probably is better. [ He pets him softly and starts walking again. ] Let's go.