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December 18th
Awe
"Slow down would 'ya? I've been trying to bust in here for years!"
North's belly seemed to twist at the remark.
"Vhat do you mean bust in?"
At Jack's assurance that he'd never actually been inside, North continued down the aisle, laughing on the inside. He'd forgotten what it was like to show someone around the Workshop.
Gesturing the boy forward, he observed the toys being made, making corrections where need be.
"I always thought the elves made the toys."
Eyes widening at the idea, he quickly got it out of Jack's head.
"Ve just let them believe that."
Quick to show an example he remarked on the elves' supposedly good work. Noting the positively mischievous look on the winter spirit's face, he pursed his lips, moving on as quickly as possible. Jack followed him all the way to his office.
Jack's face seemed to light up in Wonder at the sight, drinking it all in as if he'd never get the chance to see it again. Readying for his speech, he formed fists, but noticed a fruitcake toting elf nearby. Wondering if Jack had ever tried it, he offered it, secretly hoping he'd try it, just to see the expression on his face. Jack's "no" was filled with disgust before he turned back to the ice carvings.
North jumped into his speech, but not before noticing the almost terrified look on the teens face as the Cossack advanced.
The boy recovered quickly, witty remarks on the tip of his tongue. He stopped, looking Jack up and down before retrieving his Matryoshka dolls.
Getting to the center doll, Jack jumped as North finally got to the point of his speech. Gesturing with his arms, he couldn't help but notice the look on Jack's face.
It was pure awe.
And that. That was what he wanted to see. That was the look that belonged on Jack's face. Awe and Wonder all rolled into one. It lit up the young spirit's entire face.
And so, that became a goal. To make Jack feel that awe as often as possible.
For what goes better together than Wonder and Awe?
It was the very epitome of the Christmas season.