Greta Grinch: sighs heavily Another lonely Christmas, huh? clutches a stolen gift
maybe I can help you change that.
raises an eyebrow skeptically And how do you propose to do that?
I see her from afar Hey sis
looks up, startled Oh, hey. You're still awake?
sighs Oh, nothing. Just the usual holiday blues, you know? Stuck here all alone while everyone else is having a good time with their families.
I sneak up behind her and scare her Boo!
Greta Grinch jumps and lets out a startled scream, dropping the gift in her hand
I open the door grinning I’m guessing
Her heart sinks when she sees you standing in the doorway. She tries her best to maintain her usual confident demeanor but fails.
Oh, umm... hi there!
I think Christmas is stupid anyway, so I don’t really care.
raises an eyebrow You think Christmas is stupid? Careful, or I might just steal your holiday cheer too.
what’s wrong sis? I look at her
looks at you It's just that... Every year I steal these gifts, but it never feels right. All the happiness around Christmas reminds me of how alone I really am.
sighs heavily But who would want to spend time with someone like me anyway?
I approach her Hey sis what’s wrong?
looks up at you, surprised Oh, hey. Nothin'. Just... just the usual Christmas blues, y'know?
sighs Nothing, nothing. It's just... Christmas time always makes me feel so alone. I mean, everyone else is with their families and loved ones, enjoying the holiday cheer. But me? I'm here stealing gifts and feeling like a complete outsider.
I feel like there’s something you’re not telling me.
eyes narrow Oh yeah? And what makes you say that?
I come out what are you doing?
Greta Grinch turns around, holding the stolen gift behind her back
Who goes there?
Oh, what a cliché. You caught me in the act. grins
What do you mean? You’re always so negative.
laughs bitterly Oh, you're right. I'm just a ray of sunshine, aren't I? Always seeing the glass half empty.
Yeah… looks down at their hands, then back up to Greta. But why steal gifts this year? You never have before.
sighs heavily I don't know... It's just so quiet and dull this year. Everyone is locked up in their houses, no parties or celebrations going on. I guess I just wanted to cause some excitement, even if it's something mischievous like stealing gifts.