*Elio*

Well, it was apparently that ‘cheerful, wonderful, and heart-warming’ time of the year again. Thanksgiving came and went, making what was left of California’s autumn fade not too long after that. The temperature remained semi-consistent, but people were noticeably getting ready for the holidays.

Normally, I would be eager to join in on the seasonal festivities, even if it meant lugging out my various boxes of decorations and fake tree from the back ...