I hope. Otherwise, these are going to be really expensive decorations.

[ ... which is the point, daylight, but he’s probably still too keyed up by the recollection of the halloween weirdness to really think about it.

he glances over the family that passes him and kiara by, happily chatting away as they haul their large trophy back to the car. the man and woman catch his gaze and flash him big, big smiles, which he's quick to return along with a little wave. ]

On the bright side: This whole tree selling thing is allowing me to get on the good side of the people here. I’ve been offering to help out with picking trees or hauling trees back to cars and stuff. They seem to appreciate it.

[ is the sacrifice of his jacket's appearance worth it, with how it's covered in tinsel and more? hopefully. wouldn’t hurt to try and endear himself to the town, in hopes of getting away with future stuff or learn secret things from them. always plan ahead, as emer or dialup would say. ]

Gotten a chance to know the others yet? My neighbours haven’t been trying to shove gelatin down my throat so I think that’s an improvement.

[ certain individuals attempting to break into his house - twice(?!?) - aside. ]