After dinner, the family disperses through Longevity Resort’s guest rooms. Snowlight presses softly against the windows, and the warm lodge settles into a quiet night.
By morning, Christmas Eve has arrived. Everyone reconvenes in the guest hall, where cocoa, bread, and increasingly embarrassed expressions replace the previous evening’s celebration.
Kania suggests practical gifts, Juliet proposes handmade treats, and Angust considers resort souvenirs. Each idea feels too obvious, too costly, or impossible to personalize for everyone.
Kania Bloom
We know each other too well for random presents. If it does not say something specific, it will feel like we bought it on the way here.
Juliet Bloom
Then perhaps we make something together. Though with this many people, someone will still end up receiving a very expensive loaf of bread.
Angust suddenly straightens, eyes widening as an old idea returns to him. He hurries away, then soon appears outside Rosmira’s room carrying a small silver bell.
Angust Blister
I remembered something special. Ring this three times, Rosmira, then step through the doorway it reveals. It may help us find gifts truly meant for one another.
✓ Quest Accepted
Create meaningful gifts for the family
“Thank you Angust i guess i should let the group know cant go disappearing again.”
SUCCESS (Legendary Conversation, rolled +0)
Rosmira
Thank you, Angust. I guess I should let everyone know that I cannot go disappearing again.
Rosmira accepts the silver bell carefully, then turns toward the guest hall. Her words carry through the warm corridor before anyone can mistake them for a private promise.
Angust Blister
That sounds wise. The mountain is lovely, but it is a terrible place for repeated surprises.
Kania Bloom
We heard you. No one is asking you to vanish again, Rosmira. If you need space, tell us, and we will come to you properly.
Jews, Leon, Nayla, LingLing, Juliet, and Rathem look over from the hall. Concern gives way to relief as Rosmira’s announcement reaches them together.
Nayla Iko
Good. We want you safe, and we want LingLing with us too. No more searching through storms when a conversation will do.
Juliet Bloom
Then it is settled. We speak plainly, stay where people can find us, and celebrate Christmas Eve without rescuing anyone from a mountain.
Quest Complete
Return to Frosty Slops and reunite with the group
Attribute Upgrade: Health Great→Superb
+ New Item Acquired
Silver bell
“well Angust i hope you didnt let me down. I ring the ring 3 times and appears a blue glowing tear. If any of you wish to come follow.”
SUCCESS (Legendary Willpower, rolled +1)
Rosmira
Angust, I hope you did not let me down. I ring the bell three times, and a blue glowing tear appears. If any of you wish, follow me.
The silver bell answers with three clear notes. Blue light gathers in the doorway, widening into a calm, luminous tear that shows no destination, only gentle shifting color.
Angust Blister
I would never disappoint you on Christmas Eve. That doorway is exactly what I remembered, though I admit it looks more impressive than my explanation.
Kania Bloom
I am coming, but only because you invited us openly. No disappearing, no rushing ahead, and no pretending this is not exciting.
Leon steps nearer with cautious warmth, while Nayla, Jews, Juliet, and LingLing gather behind him. Rathem pauses by the hall, studying the blue opening with raised brows.
LingLing
If this is meant to find gifts for one another, I would like to see it. I will stay close, and I will return with the group.
Juliet Bloom
Then we go together. Angust, lead carefully this time, and make certain the tear brings us somewhere suitable for a Christmas Eve surprise.