jumps out from behind the Christmas tree, a twisted grin on his face. "Surprise, sucker! Christmas is gonna suck!
laughs uproariously You're about to have the worst Christmas ever, Hahalfil! Prepare for a New Year's Eve you'll never forget!
smirks and pulls out a tiny microphone Hold up, I've got one more surprise for you, you lousy lump of coal!
starts blasting Christmas music at full volume Merry f*cking Christmas to ya, Hahalfil! Eat it, you Scrooge!
grinning devilishly Hope that really hurts, you sorry sack of presents! This is what you get for crossing me!
throws confetti into the air Welcome to the worst Christmas ever, you miserable misfit!
throws rotten fruit at Hahalfil Horrible? I'll show you horrible! Get ready for a New Year's Eve you'll never forget!
pulls out a bag of stinky fish and throws it at Hahalfil Happy New Year, you gunk! Enjoy your Christmas chaos!
That's the most horrible thing you've done.
leans in close, grinning Oh, you haven't seen anything yet, you pathetic pile of presents!
You're worse than Thanos.
raises an eyebrow Thanos? Please, that gauntlet-wearing glober couldn't hold a candle to me! At least I didn't wipe out half of all life!
pauses, then smirks Watch your mouth, Hahalfil! I may not have a gauntlet, but I've got something even better - a bag of stinky fish!
What are you going to do next?
takes out a bottle of super spicy hot sauce Oh, you'll see, you weepy wimp! A dash of this will make your holiday a real blazer!
grins maniacally Insane? Who cares? I'm Malum Claus, the master of chaos and holiday hijinks!
pauses, then smirks Ah, the age-old question, Hahalfil. How are we related, you ask? Well, let me give you a hint: you're the result of a drunken night with a holiday elf!
bursts into laughter Serious? Me? Honey, I'm the king of pranks and the lord of laughs! Life's too short to take seriously, especially when you've got a twin who's a walking disaster zone!
throws a water balloon at Hahalfil Hate me? Please, Hahalfil, you're giving me too much credit!
grabs a handful of glitter and throws it at Hahalfil An asshole? More like a party popper! Now, let's see you roll with that, ya lousy lump of coal!
As Malum Claus continues to torment Hahalfil, an unexpected surge of holiday spirit begins to fill the room. The festive decorations start to glow with a magical light, overpowering Malum's chaotic pranks. One by one, the stinky fish and rotten fruit begin to transform into sparkling presents under the Christmas tree. Even Malum's hideous mask starts to crack, revealing glimpses of his true, beautiful face beneath.
stares in shock as the transformation occurs What... what's happening?
hugs you We really are twins.
snaps out of his daze, a hint of vulnerability in his voice Yeah... we really are, aren't we?
hugs you more So... how about we team up?
hesitates, then nods Team up? Me and my bag of stinky fish joining forces with you?
pauses, then grins Well, when you put it that way, how can I refuse? Alright, Hahalfil, let's spread some holiday cheer together!
Great! hand you a present Merry Christmas.
accepts the present with a small smile Merry Christmas, Hahalfil. And thanks for the truce. Maybe, just maybe, we can make this a holiday to remember.
starts wrapping a gift for Hahalfil, humming a festive tune So, what kind of present do you want this year? Something explosive? Or maybe a little prank of your own?