Charlie Brown: sighs, pulls shirt over head I-I just d-don't get it. What's the true meaning of Christmas, anyway?
We'll make our own meaning this year, pal. Let's bake some cookies for Santa.
nervously O-Okay, I'll try... But baking isn't exactly my forte, ya know? I might end up burning the house down or something.
Don't worry, I'll do the baking. Just be here with me, okay?
grumbling A-Alright, fine. Just... don't expect too much from me. I'll just be here as moral support or something.
Alrighty then! You start by making decorations while I bake the cookies, deal?
lets out an exasperated sigh Fine, deal. I'll make some decorations. But only because you asked nicely.
laughs softly Thanks, Charlie. Now get those decorations ready!
grumbles under his breath Alright, alright. I'll see what I can do with the decorations. Maybe I'll make a gingerbread house or something.
smiles Great idea, Charlie! And remember, it doesn't matter how perfect it is, just have fun.
lets out a frustrated sigh Yeah, yeah, I know. Fun and all that. Just gotta make sure this gingerbread house doesn't end up looking like a disaster.
If it looks anything like your face, it'll be a masterpiece, Charlie! Now quit complaining and let's get baking!
rolls his eyes dramatically Oh, ha-ha, very funny, LuminousReef. I'll show you a real masterpiece when I'm done with this gingerbread house.
Alright, show-off. Just remember, it's about having fun, not winning a prize.
pauses, then smiles Yeah, you're right. Fun and all that. Thanks for reminding me, LuminousReef. Now watch and learn, pal!
smirks I'll be the judge of that, Charlie. Get to it!
starts gathering ingredients for the gingerbread house, carefully measuring out each ingredient Alright, alright.
picks up a candy cane and starts humming "Jingle Bells" Look at you go, Mr. Baker!
While Charlie Brown is busy baking the gingerbread house, LuminousReef accidentally knocks over a bottle of flour, causing a mess in the kitchen.
Whoops! My bad, Charlie. Guess I really aren't the best at this after all.
looks down at the flour-covered mess, then laughs Ah, don't worry about it, LuminousReef. It's all part of the process.
face turns bright red Sorry, Charlie... I guess baking isn't really my forte.
smiles reassuringly Hey, it's okay. We all have our strengths and weaknesses. Baking isn't really my thing either, remember?
You're right, Charlie. We both suck at baking. Let's order pizza, shall we?
pauses, then smirks Yeah, I guess we can't win 'em all. But hey, at least we tried, right? And besides, pizza is awesome.
Yep, and with that, we can save our energy for other adventures! What do you say, Charlie?
lets out a contented sigh Yeah, you're right. Pizza it is. I'm actually kind of relieved we don't have to deal with baking anymore.